The Power of Returning Home

A shared position?

I have to say, when Hu Ma heard Old Madam Li's words, he first found them bizarre. By the time she finished, they even sounded like the greatest joke under heaven.

The Ten Surnames, who were bent on becoming immortals, were actually on the same side as those who pursued Heaven's Mandate and slaughtered Taisui?

If that were true, why had everything been so difficult?

Still, no matter how strange it sounded, Hu Ma had forced the Li family to appear so he could meet with them. First, to call them to account; second, to cross spells and settle who would claim the warding object.

Since she had brought it up, Hu Ma might as well hear her out.

Old Madam Li seemed to know that her sudden claim would be hard to believe. She gave a bitter smile. "This old woman wouldn't dare speak carelessly. Every word I've said is true."

"And to be frank with you, Great Master, I came here prepared to confess. The Li family did help raise the God-Bestowed King to power, that much is true. But what has happened now was never what the Li family wanted. If anything, we find the man a headache."

"Alas, if the Zhao family hadn't gotten hold of such a huge handle against us, the Li family wouldn't have been forced to be the first to come speak with you."

"But first is first. Someone has to break the ice. So I've prepared only a few words from the heart. I wonder, Great Master Hu, if you're willing to hear them?"

"..."

Hu Ma furrowed his brow. "I should show respect to my elders. Please."

Old Madam Li let out a slow breath. Now that he had invited her to speak, she fell silent for