The Sacred Leaves Family's Wishes for Peace-Chapter 57: Disrespect

When the clan disciple reported that the person who killed the Yulin Wang Clan’s affiliated cultivator was someone from the Yun family of Yuncang,

The Wang Clan Patriarch was momentarily stunned.

That newly ennobled cultivation family… were they truly so brazen? Did they dare provoke the Yulin Wang Clan so openly?

"Senior, may I have a word?"

Li Qing, sensing the displeased expression on the Wang Clan Patriarch’s face, quickly stepped forward and clasped his hands with a polite smile.

"Are you here to speak on behalf of the Yun family of Yuncang?"

The patriarch’s gaze swept over him, his tone cold.

"Actually, the purpose of my visit is to mediate the conflict between your noble family and the Yun family of Yuncang," Li Qing replied with a faint smile.

"So, you’ve long known that the Yun family of Yuncang killed my Wang Clan’s affiliated cultivator?"

"In a manner of speaking. That’s precisely why I came—to resolve the misunderstanding."

"Hmph! What misunderstanding could there possibly be? It’s clear that the Yun family of Yuncang wanted to give my Yulin Wang Clan a show of strength!"

"Senior, if that’s what you think, then I’m afraid you’ve got it all wrong."

"According to what I know, the root cause of all this lies in your clan’s affiliated cultivator. He deliberately stirred up trouble, which led to this fatal outcome!"

"Senior, are you aware of the recent rumors about the ghost fox causing havoc in Yunzhang County?"

"I’ve heard bits and pieces."

"Well, it was your clan’s affiliated cultivator’s friend, Kuang Tianlu, who controlled the ghost fox and caused harm within the Yun family’s territory.

Kuang Tianlu was a rogue cultivator who had practiced for decades and was somewhat skilled. However, he was morally corrupt and deliberately sacrificed human lives to raise his ghost fox.

The Yun family of Yuncang only acted at the behest of the county authorities to eliminate the threat.

To avenge his deceased friend, your clan’s affiliated cultivator sought out the Yun family. To protect themselves, the Yun family’s spirit root disciples had no choice but to kill him."

Li Qing meticulously explained the sequence of events to the Wang Clan Patriarch to prevent the Yulin Wang Clan from taking action against the Yun family of Yuncang and sparking a conflict between the two cultivation families.

On an official level, as an envoy of the imperial court, Li Qing had the responsibility and obligation to mediate disputes among the various cultivation families in Yue State.

On a personal level, he had promised the blind elder of the Yun family that he would quietly support the Yun family as repayment for their guidance.

Unfortunately, even after hearing Li Qing’s explanation, the Wang Clan Patriarch’s expression remained unmoved.

He didn’t care about who was right or wrong. All he cared about was that someone from the Yun family of Yuncang had killed his clan’s affiliated cultivator, which was a direct insult to the Yulin Wang Clan.

And that was something he couldn’t easily swallow.

"Senior, how about this? I’m willing to offer 800 low-grade spirit stones as compensation on behalf of the Yun family of Yuncang."

Li Qing noticed the patriarch’s unwillingness to let the matter go and flipped his hand, producing a pouch filled with low-grade spirit stones on the table.

"Well, Immortal Master Li, you are quite generous,"

As Li Qing expected, the patriarch’s cold expression softened significantly when he saw the 800 low-grade spirit stones offered as compensation.

For the Yulin Wang Clan, 800 low-grade spirit stones wasn’t an enormous sum, but it was still sufficient to fund the cultivation of several of their own cultivators for a time.

Besides, the deceased was merely a rogue cultivator at the peak of the third stage of the Embryonic Breath Realm, not a direct member of the Wang clan.

Exchanging a life for money wasn’t unacceptable.

Moreover, the Yun family of Yuncang’s ability to train two disciples capable of easily killing a peak Embryonic Breath Realm cultivator suggested that they were backed by an extraordinary figure.

Deep down, the Wang Clan Patriarch was reluctant to truly provoke the Yun family of Yuncang.

"This is a token of goodwill, nothing more."

Li Qing smiled gently, exuding an aura of warmth and sincerity.

"Well, since Immortal Master Li speaks so highly of the Yun family of Yuncang, I have nothing more to say.

If I were to pursue the matter further, it would only make me appear petty."

The Wang Clan Patriarch waved his hand, accepting the pouch of spirit stones with an impassive expression.

"Senior, your magnanimity is admirable!"

Li Qing bowed respectfully.

"This time, the Yun family of Yuncang killed one of my clan’s affiliated cultivators. I’ll let it go.

However, Immortal Master Li, you must remind the Yun family to conduct themselves properly.

If anyone from the Yun family dares cause trouble in the territory of my Wang Clan again, don’t blame me for being ruthless!"

"Rest assured, Senior. Once I leave, I will personally visit the Yun family and offer them proper counsel."

Li Qing replied with a smile.

"Very well! Then, Immortal Master Li, please take your leave. I still have cultivation matters to attend to."

The Wang Clan Patriarch clearly didn’t wish to discuss the matter further and issued a polite dismissal.

"Understood. I shall take my leave."

Li Qing clasped his hands respectfully and departed.

Li Qing rose, clasped his hands respectfully, and left.

Just as he was about to step out of the Wang Clan Ancestral Hall, he suddenly paused, his expression turning solemn. "By the way, Senior, the evil cultivators of the Gu God Sect have begun stirring trouble again in Yue State. During this period, I suggest warning your disciples and clan members to remain cautious when traveling."

Within the ancestral hall, the Wang Clan Patriarch’s face darkened the moment he heard the words Gu God Sect.

After a moment of silence, he finally responded, "Thank you for the warning, Immortal Master. My clan will take precautions."

"With that, I’m reassured. Farewell, Senior!"

Li Qing laughed heartily, then leaped into the air, transforming into a streak of light that disappeared into the distant sky.

Late Night

In the middle of a forest, a carriage was parked.

Beside the carriage, a bonfire crackled, with Yun Yunyu, Yun Yanshui, Yun Yanshuang, Yun Yandong, and several clan guards from the Yun family of Yuncang seated around it.

"Second Uncle, how are Yantian-ge’s injuries?"

Yun Yanshuang glanced worriedly at Yun Yunyu, who had regained consciousness.

"There shouldn’t be any major issues, but it’s a pity we don’t have the healing pills sold in Yulin’s marketplaces. If we did, with those pills, Tian’er wouldn’t be suffering so much right now."

Yun Yunyu’s face was slightly pale. Although he hadn’t suffered any serious injuries, the moment when Mu Zizhao had clutched his throat with all his strength had nearly suffocated him to death.

Even now, he hadn’t fully recovered his breath.

This experience made him deeply aware of the vast gap between mortals and cultivators—a chasm as stark as the difference between a firefly and the brilliant moon in the sky.

Life and death could hinge on a single thought from the other party, entirely beyond his control.

"Second Uncle, have something to eat. Since we fled Yulin County, none of you elders have had a sip of water or a bite of food."

"You’re right. Let’s eat something first. Then we should set out as soon as possible and return to Yunzhang County early."

Yun Yunyu looked at the weary and anxious faces of the clan members around him and quickly gave instructions.

Yun Yanshui pulled out the steamed buns, bread rolls, and other items he had bought earlier in the day. Unfortunately, after their desperate flight, the food had long since gone cold.

However, no one minded. Grabbing cold water and the cold buns and rolls, they wolfed them down hungrily.

"If only I were stronger, Yantian-ge wouldn’t have been injured!"

Yun Yanshuang muttered while eating a cold bread roll. Lowering her head in guilt, her tears began to fall uncontrollably as she spoke.

"Don’t blame yourself. Tian’er’s injuries aren’t your fault. On the contrary, if you hadn’t acted in time, Tian’er might not have been able to kill Wang Linyue."

Yun Yunyu gently stroked his niece’s head, speaking softly to comfort her.

The struggles between cultivators were far too brutal, yet such immense pressure had fallen on Yun Yanshuang, a mere seven- or eight-year-old child.

"When we return to the clan, Shuang’er must redouble her efforts in cultivation," he said with a gentle smile.

"Haha! Not just you—Tian’er will also need to train hard. Otherwise, it’s truly unacceptable for him to keep getting injured every time he faces another cultivator."

Yun Yunyu’s jest lightened the oppressive atmosphere, and a bit of laughter returned to the group.

In the Dark

"Yunyu-xiong."

A warm voice drifted through the darkness.

Yun Yunyu and the others, already on edge, immediately tensed. They gripped their weapons tightly and turned their gazes toward the direction of the voice. Experience exclusive tales on novelbuddy

From the shadows emerged a refined young man in blue robes, hands clasped behind his back, smiling as he made his appearance.

"Who are you?"

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Yun Yunyu, who had never met Li Qing, instinctively grew nervous and confused at the sight of him.

"Second Uncle, it’s Li Qing, Immortal Master Li!"

Yun Yanshuang’s face lit up with joy.

"Immortal Master Li?"

Yun Yunyu froze, suddenly recalling his elder brother’s mention of Li Qing, the imperial court’s honored envoy.

"Haha! No need to be so tense, everyone. I mean no harm. I came specifically to check on all of you."

Li Qing approached the bonfire with a smile, seating himself casually beside it, showing none of the aloofness expected from a court-appointed Immortal Master.

"Yanshui-ge, yesterday, when Uncle and I were at the market, the important figure we saw from the imperial capital—it was him!"

On the other side of the bonfire, Yun Yandong whispered excitedly to Yun Yanshui.