Chapter 1077: The Backstory Of Mifan (II)
Zhijing Mountain.
Li Zhouwei returned to the family on heavenly light. He dismissed his companions, handed Mang Huazi over to the white ape for safekeeping, and seized Wenhu to meet with Li Ximing.
When he reached the mountain’s base, a report told him Li Ximing was already at the summit. Relieved, he dragged Wenhu up, flung him onto the radiant square stone, and said respectfully, "This villain dared to offend the Daoist Master with deceitful words. Now that Hongfu Mountain has been taken, I have captured him and brought him here!"
Li Ximing had been waiting atop the mountain and rose with a cheerful laugh. Though the matter had long been planned, and he had blocked the Purple Mansion Realm cultivator from within the great void beforehand, how much they gained still depended on Li Zhouwei’s strength.
He smiled and said, "Good, very good. Lock him away first. You and I will talk in detail, and we will interrogate him later."
Li Ximing had little desire to control the Li Family directly, which was why he was greatly satisfied with Li Zhouwei. Though the Purple Mansion Realm’s divine abilities were formidable, the value of a top-tier Foundation Establishment Realm cultivator could not be understated. Why else had Ning Tiaoxiao once gone to such lengths to elevate Li Xuanfeng? If the Li Family did not have Li Zhouwei now, how could they ever press into Hidden East? If they only had Li Chenghui and Li Minggong’s strength, they would be fortunate just to hold Floating South across the river.
He helped his White Qilin up and explained everything about Changxi. Li Zhouwei considered it carefully, and Li Ximing said, "I believe Ye Hui must have another scheme. Otherwise, he would not have been the first to stand against our family. That is the first point. The second is... while Changxi still lives and can act as a shield, I wish to visit the Cui Family to inquire about their Dao lineage."
Li Zhouwei replied, "The affairs of the Purple Mansion Realm are not too hard to untangle, especially since the Chengyun and Capital Immortal Dao families behind the Mifan three sects lack a Life Divine Ability. Much can be guessed with keen intelligence. Changxi may not be ignorant, but rather unwilling to speak, for it touches on interests. If we do not ask, he will not say. Failing that, we could form ties with Sumian instead."
What he said matched Li Ximing’s own thoughts. Li Ximing responded, "Changxi is a family cultivator who achieved the Dao in the Eastern Sea. He was never a good man. Even as he lies dying, his body stiff, he still guards himself with suspicion. If I were in his place, I might not fully trust our family either. From his perspective, if Profound Peak Gate declines, our family stands to gain the most."
These words carried truth. Should Profound Peak Gate collapse and abandon its mountain, its talents, spirit items, and Dao lineage would surely flow into Moongaze Lake. Li Zhouwei answered at once, "As for the Cui Family, behind them stands the lineage of Dongfang You, who are staunch supporters of Dingjiao. If you seek some information, they should not refuse the Daoist Master. This journey will surely bring great gain."