That day, Li Shilian came alone to the marketplace. In front of many loose cultivators, he shut down Cloudtop Pavilion and the miscellaneous goods shop without an explanation. He just mentioned that they would reopen in a few days, then hastily left with all of the Li family cultivators from the marketplace, his expression fraught with panic.
"Has something happened to the Li family?" speculated a loose cultivator.
The next day, this person's speculation was confirmed. Suddenly, a rumor emerged in the marketplace that Da Rong Island had been attacked by hundreds of bandit cultivators. Although the attackers were ultimately repelled and Da Rong Island was saved, the loss was severe, and many of the clan members were sacrificed.
The rumor spread with astonishing speed. In just half a day, it had spread throughout the entire marketplace. Numerous cultivators discussed it animatedly, wondering which power had moved against the Li family.
