Li Family, Patriarch Hall.
The atmosphere inside was heavy. Patriarch Li Jinyun sat at the head of the hall, flanked by all the elders of the Li Family. Every face carried a solemn expression.
Even Li Potian, who never missed an opportunity to stir up trouble for Li Yun, was uncharacteristically silent.
They were deep in discussion. The matter at hand was grave: deciding who would represent the Li Family in the upcoming battle against the Zhao Family. Voices clashed; some elders argued heatedly while others gave hesitant suggestions.
Patriarch Li Jinyun himself looked troubled. Half a year ago, he had made the wager with Zhao Family, unwilling to surrender the Stone Wood Mine. But now that the appointed day had arrived, the Li Family lacked a worthy genius to uphold their honor. For a fleeting moment, Li Jinyun even considered hiring outside talent from other families in Azure Wind City.
Just then, Li Shan stepped inside.
