Published: March 3, 2025
Chapter 338: May I Have a Look?
"Truly worthy of Senior Brother Liu."
Yan Kai glanced at the composed and calm Liu Yu, this thought flashing through his mind.
Facing the approaching cultivators from the Wei Family, he tightened his grip on the magical artifact in his hand and felt a bit anxious.
However, seeing Liu Yu's relaxed demeanor inexplicably eased his nerves.
Nearly two hundred qi refinement cultivators, all dressed in black and white ancient robes, marched in an orderly manner, indeed possessing the imposing presence of a cultivator army.
This made Yan Kai, Xiao Chong, and the others feel heavy-hearted and secretly on guard.
If a foundation establishment cultivator were besieged by dozens of qi refinement cultivators and couldn't break through in time, there was still a possibility of falling.
Before the gap in "quality" reached a significant level, "quantity" could still overwhelm.
"I am Wei Guangzheng, greeting Friend Qingyang!"
"I was momentarily confused before and neglected the members of the Yuan Yang Sect. I hope you all will not take offense."
"The betrayal of the White Cloud Temple and the other four sects from the alliance is indeed a great act of rebellion. As the pawns of the White Cloud Temple, the Bai Family has always acted against the current. Their elimination by the Yuan Yang Sect is simply a trend of the times."
"I am willing to lead the Wei Family cultivators to follow Friend Qingyang's orders!"
"Should there be any tasks, I will not decline!"
Wei Guangzheng walked up three zhang and deeply bowed, respectfully speaking.
He clearly recognized the family's situation and did not hold any airs of an old foundation establishment cultivator.
As he bowed, the two hundred cultivators behind him also bowed in unison, their movements remarkably synchronized, creating a spectacular sight.
"Friend Guangzheng, please rise quickly. I am very comforted to see the Wei Family awaken in time."
"Humans are not saints; who can be without fault?"
"What’s past is past; we need not dwell on it. The key is that we cannot go astray on the path ahead; we cannot continue to make mistakes."
Liu Yu smiled and spoke courteously, clearly indicating that he harbored no grudges from the past.
"Previously, under the influence of the White Cloud Temple and the Bai Family, we had to temporarily submit for the sake of our family's survival, but we have always longed for the arrival of the alliance."
"Fortunately, we have finally waited for Friend Qingyang. Therefore, after confirming your identity, I immediately led the Wei Family to submit!"
Wei Guangzheng spoke earnestly.
"Indeed, indeed."
Liu Yu praised, then used his spiritual consciousness to communicate with Xiao Chong, instructing him to take on the role of the "bad cop."
He certainly wouldn’t believe the verbal promises; no matter how well they spoke, it was not as reliable as the spirit locking spell. Only by placing the spirit locking spell could he feel somewhat at ease.
Xiao Chong, who already had a poor relationship with the Wei Family, had no reservations now. Upon receiving the message, he immediately stepped forward and sternly outlined the "rules" of the group.
"The Wei Family sincerely submits. Since this has always been the rule, we are naturally willing to abide by it."
Upon hearing this, Wei Guangzheng’s face subtly stiffened, but he had weathered many storms and quickly composed himself, maintaining his demeanor.
"Good, the Wei Family truly demonstrates sincerity."
"I can feel the sincerity of several friends from the Wei Family. In this case, I will give you some leeway."
"As long as a few friends accept the spirit locking spell, the remaining qi refinement cultivators of the Wei Family will be exempted."
Liu Yu said with a smile.
Perhaps some cultivators, to demonstrate their open-mindedness and genuine acceptance, would choose not to impose restrictions and would not hold any leverage over the submitting cultivators.
But he was not the type of cultivator to be "broad-minded" and would never overestimate his own skills and charm. He would not test the nature of cultivators or give others a chance to betray.