Li Tianqi had only been trying to scare them.
Zhao Guang and the other two were sent to the immortal sect, where Blue Ancestor drew a circle on the ground and imprisoned them within it.
The older generation of the Li Family no longer wished to expend their efforts on the Imperial Dynasty. The dynasty's repeated betrayals and harm, from top to bottom, had made them lose their trust in outsiders. They would rather bolster their own martial strength.
"Brother Changan, what exactly do you want?" Staring at the circle on the ground, Gongyang Ju said to Li Changan with a pale face, "Everything can be discussed. We came in good faith."
"Yes, young friend."
Wenren Jiuyue's body was stiff. "We came to persuade you for the sake of the Southern Border, and out of consideration for our old friendship. There are immortals within the Blood Moon. Even if you continue to struggle, it will only lead to death."
Only Zhao Guang remained silent.
Li Changan looked at the three of them for a long while. Unlike his elders, his gentlemanly bearing had made him adhere to the rules and refrain from acting against these three while they were not at home. Their opposing positions were why he had captured these three people who intended to disrupt the Southern Border's order.
He was best at reading people. Through only a brief observation, he had already understood many things.
"The Human Emperor can no longer control Wenren Xianyi."
"What?" Wenren Jiuyue froze for a moment.
"Wenren Xianyi did not send you here to persuade us to surrender. On the contrary, she was certain that our Li Family would not leave." Li Changan looked at the three with pity. "She wanted you to bring us intelligence, to bring us a little capital