He voiced his concerns to Lei Chongmao, only to see Lei Chongmao shake his head and say,
"If Father is worried, before entering Thunder Marsh, you can notify Dragon King Meng and seek his advice and help. Failing that, either I or Chong Feng can take Father's place and lead the people Beitang Shu sent into Thunder Marsh. There will be no need for Father to show himself."
In truth, Lei Chongmao had also come to a clear realization: in the current Lei Family, the one truly indispensable—the soul and pillar of the family—was Lei Wanche alone. Though he was Lei Wanche's biological son, his cultivation was still shallow. If one had to choose between the two, Lei Wanche was far more important than he was.
Even when it came to continuing the bloodline and spreading branches and leaves, his father might no longer be young, but he was still in his prime. Moreover, his martial arts had transcended the mortal realm and entered sainthood. So long as he wished it, sacrificing a little vital essence would be enough for him to father many children.
Of course, those who had truly cultivated to the Grandmaster realm or above rarely did such a thing. Most simply let nature take its course rather than deliberately depleting their vital essence. To a martial artist, that amounted to stripping away part of the essence of life itself, and was not necessarily a good thing.
Lei Wanche nodded, accepting the suggestion. It was indeed a good plan.
For one thing, Meng Zhao's divine abilities were now unmatched. He was exceedingly familiar with Jianmu Grotto-Heaven and the Thunder Marsh Poison Grotto, understood their mysteries thoroughly, and should have some way to help him overcome this trial.
For another, even if Meng Zhao could not help him