Chapter 5970: Devotion
âDoesnât sound like the Chuâs ancestor is one of the ancestors then, must be a Grand Emperor.â An elder speculated.
âWho has heard of the five emperorsâ origin?â Furious Wind stared at the group.
No one could answer since Insane Gate was too small to have contact with a behemoth like Enigma. Grand Emperors and above lived in another world.
âEither way, we know that this ancestor adores Young Noble Li and has a high position in Enigma. We need to tread carefully because the consequences will be unimaginable.â The first elder said.
Everyone nodded in agreement. Given the value of an ancient dragon crystal, the ancestor must be at the imperial level.
Moreover, she gave it to a mortal descendant - a testament to her love.
âIf we can unite with the Chu again, weâll become far stronger with the backing of that ancestor.â The first elder suggested.
Other elders nodded their head in agreement while the king snorted without commenting. The latter was prideful due to being pampered and respected all this time. For him to go and flatter a skilless mortal? This was shameful and unbecoming of someone with his talent and power.
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Li Qiyeâs group made it to Li Shrine. [1]
It was a Buddhist convent, small yet built exquisitely with each brick carefully chosen. The color of the structure gradually turned gray from perpetual weathering through the years, making people wonder if it could collapse soon.
It was quiet and deserted with no one around outside of servants dedicated to cleaning and lighting incense sticks. However, it held immense significance in the past.
âThen what did you mean?â She uttered coldly.
âYou know my hobby is to read for entertainment and I was particularly interested in this matter, so I did some research.â He said: âTell me, what kind of person is Virtuous King?â
âMatchless in literature and governance.â She said.
âMore than just that, Insane Court during its prime was not inferior to Immortal Suppression of today. She had numerous capable officials and commanders.â He said.
âTrue.â She nodded.
âNo records of betrayal were found, so she must have been just as powerful, perhaps not as much as the heavenly commander but certainly above the apex realm. What kind of man could warrant such devotion from her?â He asked.
âI havenât thought about it before.â She said.
âShe retreated here, eating vegetarian and chanting Buddhist scriptures for him until death, is this not true love?â He continued.
âYes, she contributed the remainder of her life to him.â She said.
âIt shows how wonderful and exceptional the man must have been, she couldnât forget him despite all of her achievements in life.â He continued.
âIt sounds like you know who he is.â She stared intensely at him.
âNope, Iâm just speculating.â The daoist shook his head.
1. This was Li Manor but will be changed to Li Shrine â