Li Encheng had been a key connection the Li Family built in the past, thought to be useful when the time came. But fate was unpredictable. By the time of his final meditation, no opportunity had ever arisen to make use of that bond.0

Instead, the Li Family had poured quite a bit into him. When he made his final breakthrough attempt, they even sent him a batch of spirit items. Now with this news, all of that had gone to waste.0

Li Xuanxuan, listening closely, said in a low voice, "It’s not a total loss… He did give me an Essence Gathering Pill, so at least he didn’t take our help for nothing."0

Li Xizhi, occupied with preparing to return to the sect for inquiries, didn’t linger. He cupped his hands to the others and said softly, "Keep watch over the family for now and await my letter."0

Li Qinghong rode thunder through the skies for a while,...1