Autumn Mountain Domain. Ever since Li Qing had wiped out the Blood Lotus Sect, Miao Xi had led the important figures within the alliance to begin expanding their influence.
Originally, because of the Blood Lotus Sect, Miao Xi's progress in spreading martial arts across the land had been severely hindered. Now, he could finally spread the qi-and-blood martial path throughout the Autumn Mountain Domain.
Baolian City, once the main altar of the Blood Lotus Sect, remained a field of ruins.
Upon these ruins, Miao Xi stood tall, gazing at everything around him as he said softly:
"The qi-and-blood martial path will welcome a new milestone here. With so many common folk in the Autumn Mountain Domain, they will provide the finest foundation for this path's development."
Before long, martial artists from the Martial Alliance came to the city to deliver information and intelligence:
"Alliance Master, all the people of Baolian City have been counted according to household registration. This is the situation within the city."
As he listened to his subordinate's report, Miao Xi suddenly turned his gaze toward a certain direction within the city.
A tall, upright figure slowly approached along the street, his steps firm and his expression calm and steady.
Upon seeing this, Miao Xi immediately went up to greet him.
"Uncle Li! Why have you come?"
Li Qing withdrew his gaze from the ruins he had created with his own hands and said, "I'm leaving. There isn't much I can help with in what comes next, so nephew, you'll have to put more effort into it."
Hearing the news that Li Qing was about to leave, Miao Xi was slightly stunned, reluctance showing in his eyes.
"Uncle Li, you've only just arrived. Why are you leaving again so soon?"
Li Qing sighed. "There are some matters