Found You!

At that moment, Li Guanqi's heart eased slightly. The figures in the distance gradually drew near. The moment they came to a halt, Li Guanqi noticed Song Yunshu's body tremble slightly. Immediately afterward, a young man clad in ornate green robes stepped forward. Taking a slow step ahead, a sneer flitted across his handsome face. His gaze swept over Song Yunshu with lecherous intent—utterly brazen, paying no heed to Li Guanqi's presence. "Heh, Song Yunshu, I didn't expect you to bring a pretty boy here to throw his life away for you." Middle Void Refining Realm... Such a cultivation realm was by no means low, and by Li Guanqi's perception, this fellow was not even a hundred years old. Song Yunshu narrowed her eyes, bolstered with confidence by Li Guanqi's presence beside her. Glaring at the man, she said coldly, "Shen Junming, do not push things too far! Your father was killed by his enemies back then. What does that have to do with me?!" At those words, Shen Junming flew into a rage! The youth surged forward, unleashing his primal energy in an imposing, suffocating wave. "Song Yunshu!!" "If your Tianji Pavilion hadn't sold that intelligence back then, how could his whereabouts have been exposed?" "Tianji Pavilion caused all of it!!" Song Yunshu sneered. "You certainly have a way with words, pinning every bit of blame on Tianji Pavilion. Afterward, weren't the whereabouts of those very enemies bought through Tianji Pavilion as well?! Tianji Pavilion only trades in information; whatever grievances lie behind it are for you to settle yourselves!!" Shen Junming chuckled coldly, his face twisting into a sinister snarl. "Heh, information? How many bloodbaths were stirred up because of Tianji Pavilion's intelligence? What you've come to today is nothing less than what you deserve..." Li Guanqi sighed and spoke in a calm voice. "Leave. Never come back to disturb them again." Hearing this, Shen Junming's expression darkened, and he sneered at Li Guanqi. "Leave? What kind of thing do you think you are?! If you don't want to die, get lost right now!!" As the words fell, the two elders behind him sneered as well, releasing their terrifying auras. Li Guanqi's gaze remained tranquil. He raised his hand and lightly crooked his finger. *Pfft, pfft, pfft!* Three lightning swords pierced their skulls in an instant! There was no warning, not even the slightest spatial ripple. The sight left Song Yunshu completely stunned. Three Void Refining cultivators, yet Li Guanqi had ended their lives with a mere twitch of his finger. Before Song Yunshu could speak, Li Guanqi took a step forward and appeared midair. As the three corpses plummeted from the sky, Li Guanqi retrieved a jade slip from the young man's body and forcefully wiped away the spiritual sense imprint. "The Shen family of the Dao Zen Domain, is it?" A furious voice of a middle-aged man boomed from the jade slip. "Who are you?! Just you wait, my son's life will be repaid in blood! Don't you dare think of running!" Li Guanqi sneered and replied softly, "My name is Li Guanqi. If you want revenge, you are welcome to come find me anytime. Oh, right... or I can come pay your Shen family a visit instead." With that, Li Guanqi crushed the jade slip. Pulling out his Guanyun Jade Pendant, he said softly into it, "Pass word to everyone: anyone with a grudge against Tianji Pavilion is forbidden from seeking vengeance. Tell them those are my words." Having done all this, Li Guanqi raised his hand and released a beam of thunder sword light that hung suspended above the courtyard. He looked toward Song Yunshu with a faint smile. "Our debts and grievances are settled. The world is vast—may our paths cross again if fate wills it!" Gu Yong's eyes reddened. He cupped his fists toward the sky. "Thank you, young friend... This old man is... truly ashamed, and full of regret." Song Yunshu gazed at Li Guanqi with reddened eyes, pressing her lips together in complex emotion. Li Guanqi departed directly. Treading above the clouds, his heart was exceptionally peaceful. Between him and Gu Yong... they were supposed to have been friends across generations. Exhaling a breath of turbid air, he felt a weight lift from his chest once the matter was put behind him. Taking out a jade pendant, Li Guanqi inquired softly, "Have you found any trace of Li Si'ang?" Yu Hua's voice quickly returned from the jade pendant. "None. We have checked everyone sharing the name, and not a single one matches his age!" Li Guanqi narrowed his eyes. The outcome did not surprise him. He even suspected that after Xun Tian took possession of Li Si'ang, he would retreat to a place where he had prepared a contingency beforehand. The only place Li Guanqi could imagine would be somewhere akin to the Seventh Domain. Perhaps only in such an environment could he cultivate anew. Moreover, with Xun Tian's cautious nature, he would certainly have prepared foolproof plans and escape routes. A significant reason for Li Guanqi coming out this time was to locate Li Si'ang's current whereabouts! Xun Tian was severely injured and had used a contingency to possess Li Si'ang; he would surely be in hiding, afraid to show himself. Yet Li Guanqi could never allow him to regain his strength. If Xun Tian restored his cultivation to a certain level and used some special method to transmit a message upward, Li Guanqi would face endless pursuit the moment he ascended to the Immortal Realm. If that came to pass... even with world-shaking might, he would not escape death. With this thought, Li Guanqi narrowed his eyes and sped directly toward the Dao Zen Domain Master's boundary! After an unknown amount of time, a mysterious pocket of space was suddenly breached from the outside! The instant Li Guanqi appeared, a man's stern shout rang out. "Who goes there! How dare you trespass into the Domain Master's realm!" Li Guanqi frowned slightly. He had not expected people to still be stationed within the Dao Zen Domain Master's boundary. Seeing Li Guanqi ignore his warning, a cultivator clad in armor at the Body Integration Realm drew his sword and lunged forward! Li Guanqi made a grasping motion with his left hand. *Boom!* Boundless thunder sealed the man midair in an instant. At the same time, Li Guanqi took out a jade slip and asked with a frown, "Grandpa, how is the position of Domain Master decided in the Six Domains?" Su Xuan's voice soon carried from the jade slip. "Elected by the ten strongest clans and sects of each domain. Why do you ask?" Li Guanqi shrugged. He had not realized that was how it worked... Suddenly, the space a hundred zhang ahead of Li Guanqi warped slightly. A cultured, refined middle-aged man stepped out before him. The man wore a somewhat plain robe of embroidered blue brocade, his features resolute yet gentle. The instant he caught sight of Li Guanqi, he hurried forward and bowed respectfully. "Tu Yichen, the new Dao Zen Domain Master, pays respects to the Yanluo Sword Venerable!" Li Guanqi returned the salute with cupped hands and dispersed the lightning cage that sealed the guard. "Domain Master Tu, forgive my sudden intrusion." Tu Yichen smiled faintly without the slightest hint of offense. Instead, he gestured toward the central main hall. "I have been awaiting the Sword Venerable for a long time." Li Guanqi was somewhat surprised. "You've been waiting for me?" The man nodded gently. "Indeed, for quite some time. Since taking office, I have rebuilt all the sleeping chambers and main halls. As for everything belonging to... that predecessor, I left it untouched, because I knew you would come!" Li Guanqi felt deep admiration and cupped his fists. "Thank you, fellow Daoist. I do indeed have an important matter to inspect." Tu Yichen hastened to say, "Please, Sword Venerable, make yourself at home." Li Guanqi nodded and stepped into the original grand hall, instantly unfurling his divine sense across every corner! A short while later, just as Li Guanqi furrowed his brows after finding nothing, something caught his eye! A stone carving behind the hall drew his attention! Examining it closely and sensing the traces within, the corners of Li Guanqi's mouth curled upward. With frenzied murderous intent flashing in his eyes, he murmured softly, "Found you..."