Completion of the Journey

The emperor of the Feng Kingdom had died. The Qian family did not rush to announce this matter, instead immediately mobilizing every force at their disposal to begin arranging matters after the emperor's death.

If it was not handled properly, it could become a major event that caused the entire dynasty to collapse.

Fortunately, the Qian family had only recently fallen from power, and its influence both within and beyond the court remained considerable.

Relying on Old Master Qian's iron-blooded methods, they swiftly propped up a puppet emperor.

At first, the court ministers were greatly shocked and fiercely opposed it.

But under the joint suppression of the Qian family and several other factions, the voices of opposition gradually fell silent.

From then on, the Feng Kingdom's government was completely under the Qian family's control. Old Master Qian also became the Grand Preceptor of the realm, wielding power that overshadowed the court.

Li Qing no longer concerned himself with these matters. As long as the Feng Kingdom did not descend into great chaos, he would not devote too much thought to it.

Over the following days, he remained within that simple, secluded courtyard in Qian Manor.

His heart was heavy, and he even could not help pondering what the meaning of his pursuit of the Dao and immortality truly was.

Watching old acquaintances at his side depart from this world one after another was indeed not an easy feeling to bear.

"Since ancient times, sages and worthies have all been lonely. So this is what it feels like."

Li Qing murmured, feeling that the Dao Path ahead of him might be exceedingly lonely and desolate.

With his long lifespan, he was destined to watch the old acquaintances around him gradually wither away. This was almost unavoidable.

After a long while, he