Li Qingqiu held a place of great importance in the hearts of his six junior brothers and sisters. Even the haughty Jiang Zhaoxia didn't dare provoke him into anger, and their respect for him only grew as they got older.
Zhang Yuchun wanted to say something to ease the tension, but looking at Eldest Senior Brother's face, he just couldn't summon the courage.
Li Qingqiu came back to himself. Seeing his junior brothers and sisters all looking at him nervously, he realized he'd lost his composure.
He smiled and said, "Go on talking. I was thinking about something else."
Li Dongyue chimed in, "Eldest Senior Brother, you should make the call. We'll all listen to you. Besides, Sixth Junior Brother's marriage is something you ought to decide."
The others nodded. They'd all voiced their opinions, and trusted Li Qingqiu to weigh them carefully and choose the best course.
"In that case, let's observe Pei Miao for a year first. The world is in turmoil, and the Pei Clan might bring about its own downfall."
Li Qingqiu spoke, and everyone nodded. Li Sifeng breathed a sigh of relief.
After they each returned to their rooms, Li Qingqiu heard Li Sifeng and Jiang Zhaoxia arguing inside.
Jiang Zhaoxia still believed the Pei Clan was behind it all, and that they'd be better off wiping the clan out. But Li Sifeng was devoted to Pei Miao and said he trusted her.
Li Qingqiu sat cross-legged on his bed, listening to their conversation. Unexpectedly, it stirred something in him.
With the Legacy System, he could see his disciples' loyalty and Fate. For a time, he'd felt as if he could control other people's destinies. But now, he suddenly realized that wasn't the case.
What people called Fate might only be one possibility among many.