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.1

After finishing the letter, Li Ximing thought to himself, Si Xunhui, Empty Response Dispersion.0

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. 0

Yuanxiu's lifespan is nearing its end. If the Mount Xiaoshi lineage is now nurturing its own bloodline disciples,...1