Luo Dao's arrival brought a turning point to the Chang Household's crisis, and left all the factions on Eastchang Island utterly astonished.
Only then did they realize that Li Ling was serious about protecting the interests of the Immortal Abode's explorers.
After sending his message, Luo Dao immediately urged the Chang Household to act quickly. Chang Qing summoned the various branches of the lineage to discuss the matter, only to discover that there was really nothing to discuss.
With the Chang Household in distress, such a powerful leg had suddenly been lowered for them to cling to. Of course they had to seize it tightly.
But how they should cling to that leg, and how tightly, remained open to discussion.
Chang Qing said, "Grand Elder Li is a man of his word. Given his standing, there's no reason for him to trick us into going there just to kill us. This really should be a legacy left by our Old Ancestor."
One lineage elder suggested, "Then let's send our finest children over to seek shelter under him."
Chang Qing said, "No, that isn't enough. Nowhere near enough."
"Not enough? You mean..."
Chang Qing said, "We should simply select our best and have them join the sect!
"Our generation no longer has much chance, but among the younger children, those who haven't begun their elementary schooling all meet the enrollment requirements. They can become disciples of the Incense Accumulation Sect."
One lineage elder voiced his concerns. "If we do that, our Chang Household will be tied to the Incense Accumulation Sect's ship. We'll be more a faction of the Incense Accumulation Sect than of Eastchang Island."
Chang Qing said, "So what? We no longer have our Old Ancestor. Joining a sect is a perfectly good way to seek protection. As for