Chapter 1134: Across The Mortal World (I)
Upon receiving the letter, he recognized the handwriting as that of his elder brother. As always, Li Xizhi's tone was courteous and measured. When he had first ascended to the position of Jiutian Pavilion Master, his letters to the family had been written in the same polite manner. Back then, it reflected humility; now that Li Ximing himself had become a Daoist Master, his brother's unchanged tone no longer seemed driven by pride or interest.
After finishing the letter, Li Ximing thought to himself, Si Xunhui, Empty Response Dispersion.
Empty Response Dispersion was one of the three Dao lineages of Mount Xiaoshi. The Si Family's direct descendant had chosen to cultivate in that lineage and had even made a point to inform him of their intent to enter his mountain gate. The gesture spoke volumes.
Yuan Xiu's lifespan is nearing its end. If the Mount Xiaoshi lineage is now nurturing its own bloodline disciples, it might be a chance for them to inherit something significant. It seems Yuan Xiu intends to intervene.
This move allows the Si Family to enter Mount Xiaoshi through us while extending goodwill toward my family. Having their disciple study under my brother serves to secure an ally for their future.
Si Boxiu's gesture of goodwill was not a bad thing for Li Ximing. Azure Pond lay directly behind their main territory, so the more stable it remained, the better. He calculated silently, Si Xunhui has only just reached the Qi Cultivation Realm, while Wang Quwan is already approaching the Foundation Establishment Realm. The two are unlikely to cross paths. Still, the whereabouts of Mount Xiaoshi's remaining two Dao lineages are uncertain; there may yet be opportunity.
He took out a paper and brush, wrote a reply, and handed it to Li Jiangqian to deliver. Then he asked, "You look rather pleased. Is there good news?"
Li Jiangqian smiled in reply. "Daoist Master, your insight is as sharp as ever. The Viewing Pavilion has been completed and stands tall beside Chengqing Gate. The Jade Court has also been built, stretching beneath Mount Yuting with rows of connected halls. All the court guards have relocated there. There is one Foundation Establishment Realm cultivator, nineteen Qi Cultivation Realm cultivators, eighty-nine who have achieved Embryonic Breathing Realm, and more than twenty thousand mortal soldiers. In total, over ninety-six thousand people now live at the foot of the mountain. It's well beyond the threshold required for gathering spiritual energy.
"Just a few days ago, Dharma Protector Li Wen entered to draw in the spiritual energy, and there were indeed signs of Dust of the Court manifesting. At last, our family's Aged Courtly Path Scripture can be cultivated in earnest!"
"Excellent."