The Golden Lion King said nothing. Beside him, Jin Xiao spoke up. "Master, the Spirit Clan's envoy, Wuxue, came to pay her respects to my father today."
"She told us the story of the Spirit Clan's origins..."
"That story seemed to differ somewhat from what you told us."
Master Yi asked, "Oh? In what way?"
"This is what Wuxue said..."
Jin Xiao recounted Wuxue's version.
After listening, Master Yi breathed a sigh of relief. "Golden Lion King, doesn't what this Spirit Clan envoy said actually confirm that my translation of the inscription was correct?"
"The Spirit Clan does indeed have a definite connection to a divinity."
"But they made many cuts and alterations, mixing truth with lies. They probably wanted to make you wary, Your Majesty."
"In fact, the Spirit Clan did establish contact with a mysterious being in the Moon Crater all those years ago."
"But that being was not a divinity. It was merely a stillborn child born to one!"
"These stories were all recorded on the ancient stone tablet that was unearthed. They are absolutely true!"
The Golden Lion King pondered for a moment before finally saying, "Naturally, I trust your translation, Master Yi."
This so-called Master Yi was only a mortal, with no cultivation whatsoever.
Under the weight of his imposing presence, the man could not possibly lie.
Besides, the Golden Lion King already suspected that everything the Spirit Clan had said was an attempt to deceive him.
"Master Yi, rest here in the Royal Palace tonight."
The Golden Lion King spoke again.
"Thank you for your consideration, Your Majesty!" Master Yi hurriedly knelt to express his gratitude.
At that moment, an attendant emerged from the shadows and led Master Yi out of the Great Might Golden Hall.
"Father."
"If the Spirit Clan really has a