Upon hearing this, Li Yan immediately rose again and bowed upward once more.
"Two seniors, there is no need for this. What this junior accomplished was not the work of one person alone. Even if my whole body were made of iron, how many nails could I forge?
"The lower realm branch has reached its present state because the entire Tianli Clan stood united. I merely relied on a bit of silver-tongued persuasion to let the other side understand that if this dragged on much longer, neither side would gain any advantage.
"It would be better for each side to reap the greatest benefit without damaging their interests. Moreover, the Tianli Clan was already shrouded in good fortune, so everything naturally fell into place.
"This absolutely cannot be done. It would erase the merits of the countless valiant Tianli warriors who died in battle. I beg the two seniors to withdraw this intention."
How could Li Yan possibly be willing to hold some grand banquet? He had never liked such things. It was fine if the matter circulated within the clan, but if it were treated so seriously, it would stir up all sorts of ulterior thoughts and jealousy.
"This is the truth. Our clan has always acted straightforwardly. Merit must be rewarded, and wrongdoing must be punished..."
The High Priest continued to persuade him. This was not empty politeness on her part. Qing'a King's contributions were indeed far too great; could the clan truly let them pass so easily?
Yet Li Yan still firmly refused. Ge Feng then tried to persuade Li Yan as well, but Li Yan remained unwilling. Before long, Long Yue and Ge Feng exchanged a glance, each seeing an indescribable meaning in the other's eyes.
They now fully understood that Li Yan truly had not