After refining the Imperial Dragon Seal, Long Yi gifted the Space Law wonder to Li Qing. Although the Long Family possessed an exceedingly deep foundation, they could not truly give away every treasure related to laws to others.
It was only because Long Yi had clearly seen Li Qing's value. An Artifact Refiner capable of forging Heaven-Piercing Spirit Treasures was a figure rarely seen even throughout the entire ancient history of the Human Race.
Even the Long Family could not put on the airs of a True Spirit Family. They would lower their stance to win Li Qing over; even if they could not bring him into the family, they would still seek to befriend him.
Perhaps the Long Family would need to ask him to forge treasures in the future. Compared to Li Qing's value, a wonder formed from a strand of Space Law was precious, but it was not considered much.
Li Qing remained in Longyuan Village for several more days, enjoying the village's warm hospitality and making acquaintances with many of the Long Family's high-ranking elders. Only after enduring their repeated attempts to persuade him to stay did he insist on leaving.
"Fellow Daoist Wuji, you are leaving in too much of a hurry. Our family head will emerge from seclusion soon. Why not stay a few more days?" An old man in purple robes repeatedly urged Li Qing to remain, his face bearing the expression of one who regretted meeting too late, his eyes full of reluctance.
He was the Long Family Great Elder, as well as one of Long Yi's granduncles. His status was extremely high, and his authority was second only to the family head's.
Yet Li Qing smiled bitterly and declined. "Many thanks for Great Elder's kind intentions, but I have other urgent