"Everyone, it's been a while. I have learned from my cousins what transpired after I left on business. I will deal with those old grudges later. For now, let me tell you what I plan to do."
The crowd held its breath, every eye fixed on Cheng Zongyang, desperate to hear the news they had all been waiting for.
"Just as my cousin said, a few months ago I went to sea in search of Cultivation Immortality. And, as you can all see, I found it."
The moment his words fell, providing the confirmation they sought, the breathing of everyone in the room grew heavy.
The patriarchs of the three city districts felt the exact same way Li Mingxin and the others had when they'd first seen Cheng Zongyang outside the city walls. Behind Qiu Fengxing, Qiu Wan'Er stared intently at Cheng Zongyang, her eyes gleaming.
"Quiet!" Li Cungang barked, seeing that the others looked ready to speak.
Instantly, everyone fell silent again.
