The old man paused for a moment after hearing Li Dai’s words, then burst into hearty laughter. "Good, good, good! You are truly the granddaughter of Li Qiankun—bold and spirited!" At this moment, he finally looked like a true elder, and his gaze toward Li Dai softened considerably. "Our Li Family has had many as brave as you—those who know there are tigers in the mountains yet insist on heading toward the tiger’s lair! It is a pity that they..."
Li Qiankun did not finish his sentence, but both Li Dai and Li Ce could guess what was left unsaid; those people likely met a grim end.
"However, the Li Family is not a heartless clan. Regardless of the quality of their spirit root, every child is told of the risks before they join a sect. Whether they are still willing to go is their own choice," Li Qiankun added. "Truth be told, your insistence on going surprised me!" He had heard from Li Ce that his granddaughter had been kept in isolation and had seen very little of the world. Before Li Ce brought her, he had assumed she was narrow-minded and timid. Now, it seemed, she had exceeded his expectations.
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