Zhang Fugui froze for a moment, then continued walking with his hands over his eyes. "Seventeen it is. I'm the dignified Left Commander of the Night Guard. Would I really welch on the favors I owe you?"
Li Qingxian turned, swept his gaze over everyone, and cupped his hands in salute.
"I'm about to take up my post. Everything that came before was merely a prologue. If the opportunity arises, let us meet again someday."
With that, Li Qingxian turned and left with easy grace.
Zhou Hen and Yu Ping followed.
As Yu Ping walked, he hoisted the enormous bundle on his back, filled with all sorts of delicacies and local specialties from Far-Reaching City.
Watching Li Qingxian's retreating figure, everyone sank into their own thoughts.
Just as Li Qingxian crossed the threshold, Song Baige suddenly said, "You never answered the question my father asked me to put to you yesterday. Do you know why Chief Minister Zhao sent you to Far-Reaching City?"
Li Qingxian stood on the steps outside the threshold, remaining still for a long time as scene after scene from his time in Far-Reaching City rose in his mind.
Taking shelter in the Divine Bow Sect, steadily building his strength.
Dealing with the Divine Sword Sect, establishing his supremacy over the region.
Slaying Magistrate Wen, composing "River Snow."
Summoning six heavenly gods, hurling a mountain to annihilate demons.
Infiltrating Wolf Head Mountain, obtaining a great inheritance.
Developing Far-Reaching City, extending its blessings throughout the region.
Establishing the Divine Bow Sect and the Far-Reaching Army, his wings beginning to take shape.
Qiyuan County's New City stood complete, while the second New City was under construction.
The name of Far-Reaching spread throughout the world.
Scene after scene from the past flashed through Li Qingxian's mind.
"Remove the old seal,