Family Cultivation: I Become a Mirror-Chapter 98 - 97: Wish (Two in One)

"Let him come up."

Li Tongya glanced at the clan soldier who had come to report, pondering in his heart:

"Eight or nine out of ten, it's related to the Ji Family matter. The Lu Family from distant clouds to the east and our Li Family from Lijing to the west are pressuring the Ji Family from both sides; they probably want my family's cooperation."

Just as Li Tongya was thinking, an old man was brought into the courtyard. Wearing a white robe, with the youthful appearance of an old man, he held a jade Ruyi in his hand. He bowed with a smile upon seeing the two men, chuckling:

"From the domain of the Green Pond Sect, Lu Sisi of the Lu Family has come to meet both of you."

"Li Tongya from the Lijing Li Family."

Li Tongya also gave a bow, a sweep of his Spiritual Sense revealed the man to be about the fifth or sixth layer of Qi Cultivation. The jade Ruyi in his hand glowed brightly, undoubtedly superior, probably much better than the sword at Li Tongya's waist from the Fetal Breathing Realm.

"Please."

Li Tongya and Lu Sisi took their seats in the courtyard, and Li Xuanling and the others withdrew. After receiving the tea served by the servant, Li Tongya started:

"May I know the purpose of the elder's visit this time..."

"Oh."

Lu Sisi raised his grayish eyebrows, a smile on his lips, and said in a low voice:

"I have come to congratulate young friend Tongya."

"For what joyous occasion?"

Li Tongya frowned, unsure of the elder's intentions.

"The Shanyue region has seen numerous raids with dozens of homes plundered, and even six families were destroyed. Yet, as I journeyed up Lijing Mountain, apart from some ordinary people's distressed expressions, I saw no mournful cries in plain clothes, which indicates that your noble family hasn't suffered much loss. Isn't that worth congratulating?"

After Lu Sisi finished speaking with a smile, Li Tongya felt utterly vexed, frowning as he said:

"Elder, please speak plainly."

Taking a sip of his tea, Lu Sisi stopped beating around the bush and nodded, saying:

"The Ji Family has occupied Huaqian Mountain, and my Lu Family intends to take it back. The mountain itself we will claim, but all the wealth and Spirit Stones will be compensated to your family. In doing so, it would eliminate the enemy at our backs and also avenge the Lu Family's grievance."

"Oh?"

Li Tongya responded lightly, but he felt little emotion inside, and returned the question:

"What grievance does your family have with the Ji Family?"

"Young friend may not be aware, but my Lu Family once sent a Qi Cultivator to assist and he perished on Huaqian Mountain..."

Seeing the embarrassed look on Lu Sisi's face, Li Tongya said:

"How many Qi Cultivators does the Ji Family have, and what background? Has elder probed into it?"

Lu Sisi nodded, explaining:

"Currently, the Ji Family has two Qi Cultivators. Family Head Ji Dengqi is in the Middle Stage of Qi Cultivation, probably around the fifth or sixth layer. Another Ji Family disciple has only begun Qi Cultivation in recent years. As for the background... There are rumors that a Ji Family girl serves a significant figure in the Tang Jin Sect."

Li Tongya let out a slight laugh, shaking his head helplessly as he replied:

"Since elder knows of this, you must be aware that the Ji Family cannot be touched."

Lu Sisi chuckled, putting down his tea bowl, and said with a smile:

"If I've come to find young friend, I obviously have done my research!"

Lowering his voice, Lu Sisi whispered:

"I have an in-law serving as a Guest Elder in the Tang Jin Sect. Three years ago, he mentioned that the Tang Jin Sect had already recalled many of its defenders along the Wangyue Lake coastline. If my guess is correct, the Tang Jin Sect must be undergoing some turmoil..."

"Oh?"

Li Tongya's interest finally piqued, he pursued the matter:

"What is the Green Pond Sect's position on this?"

"Naturally, they have issued orders..."

Lu Sisi took out a Hand Decree, inscribed with "Green Pond" and filled it with dozens of words. The general meaning was that the boundary between the Green Pond Sect and the Tang Jin Sect had been moved several thousand miles north, with the entire East Bank of Wangyue Lake now belonging to the Green Pond Sect.

"This edict was issued in the county a few days ago. After seeing this edict, I calculated the dates, and if my guess is accurate..."

"The Zifu monk in the Middle Stage of the Tang Jin Sect should have reached the end of his lifespan and likely has already passed away, leaving only an Early Stage Zifu monk in charge!"

Li Tongya suddenly paused, his expression showing a touch of shock, and he sharply questioned:

"Such a significant event as the fall of a Zifu should have been carefully concealed by the Tang Jin Sect, so how come the Green Pond Sect is now fully aware of it?"

The Three Sects and Seven Doors stand so high because they all have one or more Zifu lineages. It's said that each of the Three Sects has more than three Zifu lineages, whereas the Seven Doors vary from one to two, and their sects are fortified by Zifu Monks.

Now that the Middle Stage Zifu monk of the Tang Jin Sect has passed away, though it may not lead to the sect's destruction, a significant reduction in power is inevitable.

"How can we understand the intricacies between Zifu monks?"

Lu Sisi shook his head and then asked in return:

"I won't beat around the bush anymore. Is the Li Family in or out?"

Li Tongya closed his eyes to ponder for a moment. Currently, the Li Family lacked legacy and Spiritual Objects, and this opportunity was indeed a great temptation. Removing the Ji Family would also eliminate a major concern.

Out of caution, Li Tongya still repeatedly confirmed:

"The significant figure that the Ji Family relies on is rumored to be the Young Master of the Tang Jin Sect. What is his connection to that fallen Zifu?"

"He is a grandchild of that Zifu! By now, that branch is likely struggling to retain power, unaware of what kind of bloody upheaval they might cause. They no longer have the capacity to concern themselves with the minor Ji Family."

"Good."

Li Tongya nodded, declaring resolutely:

"I have several conditions."

"Please, young friend Tongya, speak."

"Firstly, if any Cultivation Techniques and Secret Manuals of the Ji Family fall into our hands, my Li Family will copy a set, not included in the compensation of Spiritual Objects."

Without hesitation, Lu Sisi nodded and whispered:

"Agreed."

"Secondly, I will act as a Loose Cultivator from Wangyue Lake, not on behalf of the Lijing Li Family. If enemies beyond our strength appear, I will retreat immediately. And if I kill anyone, all the spoils of battle shall be mine."