Hearing Madam Cai refuse, Liu Yitian spoke as casually as if chatting about household matters. "Sit, please sit. May I ask where you two have been living?"
Cai Shaolu said, "We have long lived in Gusu City."
Liu Yitian's eyes lit up. "Gusu City is a fine place. What business have you come here to do this time?"
Cai Shaolu said, "Our family originally dealt in silk and satin. After my late father passed away, the business declined. I heard that the north lacked grain every winter, so we came here to see whether we could do grain business."
Every Qiyuan County local nearby revealed strange expressions.
Liu Yitian's voice transmission reached Li Qingxian's ears. "He definitely won't be able to do grain business. We can take our time with him."
Li Qingxian recalled how many major businesses in the north were controlled by great powers. For instance, it was strange enough that delivering grain to Treasure Plains City required escorts from the Treasure Life Sect.
While Liu Yitian chatted with the three members of the Cai family, Li Qingxian silently activated the Fate-Observing Technique. His gaze flickered faintly, then he suddenly stopped observing fate and fell into thought.
Not long after, Liu Yitian once again expressed his wish to take Cai Xuyuan as his disciple, and the Cai couple once again politely declined.
Liu Yitian sighed softly and expressed his understanding. At last, he said, "You two have come to Far-Reaching City to attend to business, so I won't disturb you further. If you are ever willing to let your son enter our sect, you may come to the Divine Bow Sect at any time."
"Master Liu is most honorable. Farewell."
Cai Shaolu took the child by the hand and headed outside. The child twisted around to look at