"Family Head, since we've decided to side with Yang Province, contacting the Li Family..."
After a moment's thought, Huang Yuanzong said, "This matter is too important. To show our sincerity, I'll go in person."
Everyone nodded.
Huang Yuanzong turned to the First Elder. "Once I leave for Yang Province, contact our former allies at once. When the matter is settled, the entire Huang Family will move south."
The First Elder nodded solemnly.
When disaster struck Tai Prefecture, the Blood Demon Sacred Cult had wiped out many of its prominent families.
But some had escaped and scattered across the south.
Together, they were a force to be reckoned with.
Huang Yuanzong acted quickly. That afternoon, after the decision was made, he left the southeastern mountains alone and traveled discreetly toward Yang Province.
Half a month later.
Travel-worn and dusty, Huang Yuanzong arrived outside Green Maple Valley.
He gazed at the valley, where clouds curled through the air and spiritual energy gathered like mist.
Huang Yuanzong drew a deep breath and stepped forward.
The Li Family's mountain guards soon spotted him.
"Who goes there?"
Huang Yuanzong looked at the four men before him and cupped his hands. "Sorry for the trouble, but please announce that the Huang Family of Tai Prefecture has come to pay a visit."
He took an invitation from his sleeve and handed it over.
The leader accepted it. When he opened it, his heart jolted.
He hurriedly returned the salute, his tone growing far more courteous. "Please wait a moment, honored guest. I'll announce your arrival."
"Sorry for the trouble."
Huang Yuanzong smiled.
Inside Green Maple Valley.
Li Xuantong, the Li Family First Elder, studied the invitation with a puzzled look. "The Huang Family of Tai Prefecture?"
Then he remembered who they were.
The family that