On the "Cloud-Piercing Willow," Qianji and Zi Kun stood behind Li Yan, while Shadow Matriarch stood beside him. They quickly flew back toward the clan.
"Master, what was the result?"
Qianji glanced at Shadow Matriarch before hastily asking first. One had to know how to read the room; Shadow Matriarch's eyes were clearly filled with questions as well, and she was pondering the matter. It was merely in keeping with her nature that she had not asked at once.
"It should not merely be sealed for a few years, but sealed completely. The reason we cannot make a final determination yet is that we need to check on it at intervals over the coming years.
Only if the seal shows not the slightest change for years can we truly confirm that the sealing succeeded!"
Li Yan softly explained. Only then did the three understand why neither side had answered earlier about the result of the seal.
After asking several more questions and receiving Li Yan's definite answers, Shadow Matriarch finally set her mind at ease.
"After generations upon generations of endless warfare, was it finally going to end completely?"
When she looked at Li Yan again, all manner of emotions surged into her heart in an instant, leaving her somewhat dazed...
Li Yan, meanwhile, turned to the two demons and began asking about the defensive formations at the front. Only after confirming that there were no problems did he relax.
Though they had basically reconciled with the wind beasts now, they still had to retain the caution they should have.
"That is good. Your contract with Yan San and the others is beginning to show results as well. You need not remain at the front anymore. Go back and rest for a while!"
Li Yan instructed the two demons.
Qianji