A Joint Petition Nominates a Governor!

After the Li Family's ancestral rites had concluded, the guests didn't leave at once. Instead, they stayed in Baihe County for another three to five days, using this rare opportunity to build connections and discuss cooperation.

Li Xinge summoned True Person Haoran, the head of Lingxu Sect.

Ever since Li Xinge broke through to the Divine Mansion Realm, True Person Haoran had regarded him with even greater awe. At the same time, he couldn't help reflecting that the older, the wiser.

Before passing away, his master had found Lingxu Sect a towering tree to shelter it from the wind and rain.

"Cui Haoran pays his respects to Li Family Head."

Cui Haoran bowed.

Li Xinge smiled faintly and raised both hands in a gesture of support. An invisible force lifted Cui Haoran upright. "Sect Master Cui, there's no need for formalities. I summoned you today because I have something to discuss with you."

"Please, Li Family Head. Just give the order."

Cui Haoran replied respectfully.

Li Xinge was quite satisfied with Cui Haoran's unquestioning obedience.

The reason he treated Cui Haoran so well was, of course, out of respect for the late Venerable Jingkong. But if Cui Haoran took advantage of that goodwill, even that bond would eventually run dry.

"I intend to announce that Senior Jingkong has passed away," Li Xinge said gravely.

Cui Haoran was startled at first, but he quickly understood.

The reason they had concealed his master's passing was that although Li Xinge had already taken control of Yang Province, he himself had yet to break through to the Divine Mansion Realm. He still needed to borrow his master's name to intimidate the surrounding powers.

But now, Li Xinge had opened a thousand-mile Divine Mansion and shaken the world.

The Li Family had also used this