Chapter 1059: Greetings, Great Lord
Qu Buzhi was an old fox. He racked his brains and whispered, "The serpent demon is not strong, so he dares not say much... but the North Brocade River King is a demon highly regarded by the Dragon Son, with authority over the three streams. A few years ago, even cultivators of the Baiye Capital Immortal Dao personally paid him a visit..."
The old man’s hidden meaning was, Your family has a Purple Mansion Realm cultivator, his side also has a Purple Mansion Realm cultivator. Since when has the Dragon Clan ever feared anyone?
He spoke as if it were about favor and prestige, but in truth it was a cautious reminder not to let the Li Family’s ways offend such a being. His roundabout phrasing made Li Minggong chuckle inwardly.
Li Chenghui answered with a smile, "Honored guests, you may set your minds at ease."
As he spoke, heavenly light gathered, and several figures descended from the south and landed in the mountains. They were led by a man clad in Radiant Light armor, gripping a halberd as his golden eyes shone. He was accompanied by a stern-looking black-clad man with a sword at his waist.
Li Chenghui and the others rose at once to welcome them, "We greet the family head!"
Li Zhouwei helped him up, entered the newly repaired hall, and without sitting, asked, "How have matters here progressed?"
Li Chenghui recounted everything in detail. All had gone smoothly, except for the lingering issue of the serpent demon, which he deliberately asked Qu Buzhi to repeat. The old man dared not be careless and explained it clearly from start to finish.
Li Zhouwei frowned.
The reason was simple. Li Zhouwei had a good personal connection with Dingjiao, but the gap between their two sides was like heaven and earth. Such ties could not be cashed in lightly. Once used, it would mean settling all accounts with the Dragon Prince. Even a Purple Mansion Realm ancient spirit artifact had not been enough to sway him on such matters.
Dingjiao is the White Dragon Prince, but the faction behind this North Brocade River King may not be aligned with the White Dragon. It might be manageable if it were any other lineage, but if he belongs to the Black Dragon side... then we would be provoking a heap of trouble for no reason at all!
Li Zhouwei had long heard that the Dragon Clan was not a united front. He had personally seen how Dingjiao had made things difficult for Miao Ye at the Miao Family’s place in the Southern Sea. In the end, it always came down to the struggle between White Dragon and Black Dragon factions.