"Li Zhiyi..."
The Lord Chen sat in a dark sandalwood chair, his expression as still as ink. Smoke drifted from the cigarette between his fingers, meeting the cool white light and blurring the room in quiet.
He smoked in silence, but Chen Youqing's report from Qin Prefecture echoed in his ears.
"The First Elder has already staked his life on the military order. Qin Prefecture will be completely taken within ten days, and our forces will advance on Yun Prefecture from the east and west wings. It's only a matter of time before we take the five southern prefectures of Great Xia!"
Chen Youqing continued her report. She mentioned the intelligence on Li Zhiyi only once, then moved right past it.
But the Lord Chen had taken an interest.
"Tell me more about that Li Zhiyi."
On the other end of the Communication Array Disk, Chen Youqing paused before answering.
"Li Zhiyi is unusual. He can cultivate only the Will Path. He was punished and sent into the army after stealing Venerable Sir Chen Yan's clothes. Later, he killed Ji Tianhe and became a Blood Gu chosen by the Blood Brand."
Chen Youqing let out a soft sigh.
"He has a special martial art of the will. By using the power of his will to strengthen his body, he can slip through the air, and his physical strength can reach the Sixth Order.
"With the Blood Brand's augmentation, he can stand against someone in the Mid Creation Realm."
The Lord Chen narrowed his eyes.
"Keep a close eye on him."
Chen Youqing was clearly astonished. No matter how unusual Li Zhiyi was, her father had long since reached the pinnacle of the Human Race. Why would he care about one Li Zhiyi?
The Lord Chen took a drag on his