Chapter 1079: Cui Family Of Chongzhou (II)
Li Ximing frowned at Cui Xianye’s words. The Cui Family’s bloodline was not weak, and many of their family’s techniques could allow one to break through into the Purple Mansion Realm. With no external threats and the rich spiritual energy of Chongzhou, surely more than one cultivator should have reached the Bright Yang Purple Mansion Realm. This place was an excellent treasured land, and it was unthinkable that they would fail to produce more Purple Mansion Realm cultivators.
He had come partly with the hope of seeking allies, so disappointment was inevitable. He asked, "The Cui Family has cultivated here for a thousand years. Surely there should be more than this."
Cui Xianye hesitated, then said respectfully, "To report to Daoist Master, it was not just great-grandfather. His uncle also reached Purple Mansion Realm, but he followed Li Xunquan and perished when the nation fell. My heavenly ancestor too was a Purple Mansion Realm cultivator, and he brought along two of the most gifted elders to follow Li Xuan, but they also died. During the days of the Dongli Sect, Chongzhou was part of its territory, and all our family members were summoned back, only to be annihilated. As for how many Foundation Establishment Realm or Purple Mansion Realm cultivators were lost, none can say."
He poured tea for Li Ximing and continued, "This junior harbors no other intention, only to offer clarity. I beg Daoist Master’s forgiveness."
These words left Li Ximing at a loss. Although everyone said that Moongaze was descended from the Wei’s Li Family, he dared not openly admit it. He could only sigh and say, "The Cui Family’s loyalty and devotion truly inspire admiration."
Li Ximing’s tone softened considerably, and he said gently, "My Li Family rose as a small family by the lakeside, and our Dao lineage remains incomplete. This time, I have come first to strengthen the bond between our two families, and second to inquire about the Dao lineage in hopes of filling in a few gaps. Naturally, there will be compensation."
Cui Xianye had clearly guessed his intent, since Li Qinghong had already inquired once about the Bright Yang Dao lineage. So he said, "Rest assured, Daoist Master. My family has preserved the Bright Yang Dao lineage. May I ask, which Dao have you cultivated?"
Li Ximing was not afraid to let them know. He tapped his teacup and replied, "The Heaven-Venerating Gate."
"So it is the Heaven Gate divine ability."
By Heaven Gate divine ability, he clearly meant the entire Heaven-Venerating Gate lineage, which included various higher and lower-grade techniques such as the Radiant Origin Pass.