447: People in the past

After this “initiation ceremony,” the Li Family officially became the Heaven Sword Mountain-Li Family.

Li Chengshuang immediately informed all his subordinates that when they saw Jun Li, they should treat her as they would him, no, with even more respect! Jun Li’s words were to be held above his own!

Even though Jun Li said it was unnecessary and that the Li Family was still the Li Family, and while it had indeed become part of Heaven Sword Mountain, Li Chengshuang would still be the one in charge.

But Li Chengshuang said that while that was true, “We are disciples, and you are the Sect Master! Heaven Sword Mountain is the master, and the Li Family is the subordinate! Without rules, there is no order!”

Jun Li could only go along with Li Chengshuang.

… … … …

“Did Li Chengshuang really say that?” The Chen Family Head frowned upon hearing his subordinate’s report, his brows instantly furrowing.

That unknown Sword Cultivator’s status in the Li Family was actually so high!

Li Chengshuang personally said that seeing Jun Li was like seeing him, and even that Jun Li’s words were above his own!

This was the Li Family Head! A person who was their equal!

However, they still couldn't ascertain Jun Li's identity; she must have come from somewhere else, and from a very distant place.

Because they had searched through several nearby cities and towns, where they had businesses and branch families, but found no relevant information.

However, they did find out that Jun Li had come from outside Lanbian Fortress, meaning she came from outside Fenzhou.

So many years of peace were suddenly broken, and by such an unknown mystery.

This made the Chen Family Head extremely uneasy.

Not only the Chen Family, but other families were also in the same situation.

For a time, Yinjiang City suddenly became a place of surging undercurrents.

All families began to pay attention to Jun Li, and their focus on the Li Family reached a new level.

However, in the days that followed, these families discovered that the Li Family seemed extremely quiet.

The Li Family members seemed to have shut themselves in, not leaving their homes.

They basically kept their doors closed; if it weren't for the fact that the Li Family's servants looked calm and went about their business as usual, and that their procurement of supplies was normal.

They would have thought the Li Family was “gone.”

Of course, they were also trying extremely hard to find out what the Li Family was doing.

However, due to the Li Family's peculiar nature, if it were within Yinjiang City, it would be easier to say, but when it came to the internal affairs of the Li Family, they were truly at a loss.

And the Li Family members were, of course, diligently practicing.

They were focused on cultivating the Lihuo Swordplay.

Jun Li, on the other hand, became a teacher, specifically instructing the three Li Family members in Lihuo Swordplay, and also discussing Sword Technique with them; of course, while it was called a mutual discussion, Jun Li was actually the dominant force.

Of course, the Sword Technique that the Li Family members had developed on their own, passed down through generations, was actually of some help to Jun Li, as she was drawing on the strengths of many different schools.

Even though Jun Li had encountered many, many different Sword Techniques, everyone's Sword Technique was unique.

So, for nearly half a month, Jun Li also benefited greatly.

Of course, the exchange only lasted two or three days; after that, Jun Li was entirely guiding them.

… … … …

Clarissa returned to the continent of Normania from the “Task World.”

After such a long time, she was somewhat “tired” from searching and returned to her own world for a while.

Moreover, recently, the world of Normania Continent was constantly “progressing.”

There were also more and more True Intent Realm experts.

Clarissa arrived at the palace.

Alice was handling some government affairs there.

“Hmm? Clarissa! You’re back! I haven’t seen you in a long time!” Alice looked up and saw Clarissa arrive, greeting her with surprise.

Clarissa had already informed them in advance that she would be in seclusion for a period due to a mission, with no set time for her emergence.

“You’ve come out of seclusion! How was your harvest?” Alice immediately put aside her government affairs, deciding to deal with them later as they weren't urgent, stood up, walked towards Clarissa, and asked.

“Not much harvest.” Clarissa shook her head slightly.

“Oh, it’s alright! It’s normal, after all, you’re already so powerful, every step of improvement must be very difficult.” Alice comforted Clarissa.

“Oh, right! Recently, there was a batch of students who graduated from the academy, and also a batch of new students. I remember one of them was somewhat related to you, right?” Alice asked Clarissa.

“Hmm? Which one?” Clarissa raised her eyebrows slightly upon hearing Alice's words, a little curious, could it be Zhang Qiling?

“Ally Ferris, hmm, and Jack, Cos.” Alice said to Clarissa, “I remember you knew them a long time ago, right? But they are indeed good people, even if they have some connection to you, if they were to leverage that connection, putting aside everything else, it would be very easy for the Ferris Family to rise several ranks.

However, they have never mentioned it, and even the Ferris Family members are unaware of this situation.

But I’ve noticed all these things. They are among this batch of graduating students. Do you have any thoughts?”

“Hmm! Ally…” Clarissa recalled the past, when she first met those three naive students.

At that time, she had indeed just started, having just received “the gaze of the gods” and becoming a “believer of the gods.”

Recalling it, Clarissa couldn't help but feel a little nostalgic for the past.

Alice didn't say anything beside her, but quietly waited for Clarissa to come back to her senses.

After a while, Clarissa came back to her senses: “Hmm, normal graduation, I have nothing to say. However, after they graduate... do you know where they’re going?”

Alice thought for a moment: “I’m not too sure about that. Ally is from the Ferris Family, so after graduation, she will naturally serve the Ferris Family, but she is the eldest daughter, so she should go back and take charge of a considerable amount of power. And actually, I have also been cultivating her.

As for the other two, although they are not from commoner backgrounds, they really don't have any significant status.

I've already sent them to train in the military.”

“Hmm, thank you!” Clarissa nodded: “That’s fine!”

Her status was already here, and the other party clearly didn't want to be too involved with her.

Or rather, because the status gap was too large, the other party didn't intentionally try to establish a connection with her.

Clarissa naturally knew this, after all, after their previous brief encounter, she soon discovered that this person had actually become a “Pioneer Honored One”!

The extent of this status gap was somewhat absurdly large.

However, Clarissa wasn't that kind of person, so she said to Alice: “How about this, Alice, you bring them a gift for me, hmm, and a few words.”

“Alright! Just tell me.” Alice nodded upon hearing Clarissa’s words.

“Okay, then I’ll leave it to you.” Clarissa nodded, then gave Alice a few items and the words she wanted to convey.

“Don’t worry!” Alice took the items and Clarissa’s words, and couldn’t help but raise an eyebrow: “You’re quite thoughtful, and this gift is a bit valuable! Alright, your words will be delivered. These little ones are really lucky!”

“It’s alright, for me, these things are nothing.” Clarissa said with a smile.

She gave them several weapons, the kind that even Legendary Realm experts would envy.

And then there were 100 drops of Life Nectar, and some cultivation resources.

The message to be conveyed was…

Long time no see, if you have time, let’s meet up.