Chapter 1602: Matriarch Yu (1/2)
Yu Qingfeng was the ancestral grandmother of the Yu Clan, the first general of the Black Dragon Legion during Immortal Emperor Yin Tian’s generation. She was prominent as an Emperor a.s.sailant, a truly dreadful existence.
“Qingfeng greets you, Your Excellency.” After calming down, the old woman quickly prostrated on the ground and exclaimed.
Li Qiye quickly helped her up and said: “You are no longer part of the legion so this ceremony is unnecessary.”
After being propped up, she looked at the youth while gripping his hands. After a long time, she finally touched his face.
“Your Excellency, you have truly gotten your real body.” She said emotionally.
“It is to the Black Dragon King’s credit.” He gently sighed: “He went all out and sacrifice the Heaven’s Will in order to get out with my body, then my soul and spirits returned.”
“Your subordinate is ashamed, not being able to aid the dragon king and you.” She sighed.
When the Black Dragon King attacked the Immortal Demon Grotto, she was still undergoing her death cultivation and couldn’t lend him a hand. Otherwise, she would have partic.i.p.ated.
“It’s not your fault.” Li Qiye shook his head: “Your lifespan was over back then so it’s already amazing for you to last till now. Hmm, looks like you won’t be able to live for another life, but this death cultivation will at least replenish your lost longevity.”
She became dejected and answered: “The reason I can do this is all because of the old man. He used his own life to replenish mine but he…” She sighed again and stopped.
“He has always loved you and it was his choice.” Li Qiye said.
“We promised to live till the end together regardless of mundane matters but in the end, our descendants are incompetent so the old man changed his mind. He hoped that I could live longer to protect them. It’s just that the fools don’t know our trouble and sacrifices!” She became gloomier.
Her husband was also a general under the Black Dragon Legion though he wasn’t as strong as her. The lovers decided against sealing themselves and chose to live an ordinary life until death together.
Alas, their descendants deteriorated one generation after another. Only Ancestor Yu in this generation was capable of doing anything. After him, the Yu Clan had no talents to speak of.
This made her husband change his mind. He decided to let her live longer to protect their clan for a few more generations. Thus, during the end of her lifespan, he helped with the life replenishment.
Despite the successful attempt, her husband couldn’t surpa.s.s this ultimate trial so he sacrificed himself for her sake.
“How many people in this world can see through death so easily and let go?” Li Qiye smiled and shook his head.
She invited her into the old shrine. It was also very simple inside with a few carved diagrams to the left and right. They were the historical records of the Yu Clan’s ancestors.
She sat down and spoke: “I’m sure you will be able to do a lot with your real body in this generation, Your Excellency. If you need my a.s.sistance, just stay the word. I shall exert all my power for you once more.”
Li Qiye refused: “No, the two of you have gained freedom and left the legion so I won’t break your tranquility. It’s time for you to enjoy old age instead of being a part of my war chariot.”
“I owe you that much, Your Excellency. Without you, I wouldn’t be who I am today, no, I wouldn’t be alive either. The Yu Clan wouldn’t be so prosperous as well.” She solemnly said.
“You don’t owe me anything.” Li Qiye smiled: “I merely guided you and gave you a chance. What you have achieved is due to your own efforts and furthermore, you have paid everything by working in the legion for so long already. And remember, I only did a little bit to help. Your big brother is who actually saved you.”