As Su Lai handed the long sword to Li Wangsheng, Yu Daohen and Da Hu remained silent, leaving the decision to Su Lai himself.
Without a word, Su Lai took the long sword from Li Wangsheng and said, "I, Su Lai, do not speak of reason. But if I lost an arm, you lose an arm, and then we are even."
"Good!"
Li Wangsheng nodded in agreement and looked at the clansmen inside the gate, instructing, "Close the gate!"
"Patriarch, we can..."
Before a man around twenty years old could finish speaking, Li Wangsheng angrily rebuked, "Close the gate!"
Only then did the clansmen shut the main gate.
Seeing his clansmen close the gate, Li Wangsheng then inquired, "Young brother Su, do you want my left hand or my right?"
Su Lai gazed into Li Wangsheng's eyes and slowly replied, "Which arm did I lose?"
Li Wangsheng immediately understood and extended his left hand.
Su Lai narrowed his eyes and, with a swift motion, brought the sword down.
Amidst the glint of the sword, it descended.
—Drip.
A drop of blood trickled down his arm onto the ground.
The long sword had only slightly grazed the surface of his arm before Su Lai abruptly pulled back.
Yu Daohen and Da Hu, though puzzled, did not speak.
"What is this?"
Li Wangsheng looked confused, not understanding Su Lai's intention.
Su Lai let out a long sigh and slowly said, "Li Yu is already dead. For me, cutting off your arm holds little meaning. But I hope this matter can be put to rest, and it will be considered settled from now on."
Li Wangsheng understood Su Lai's meaning and cupped his hands in a bow, "My Li family will remember this kindness."
Su Lai nodded and returned the sword to Li Wangsheng.
For Su Lai, since the enemy was dead, what was the point of cutting off Li Wangsheng's arm?
If he had severed Li Wangsheng's arm, the Yin Yang Master Li family and the corpse haulers would have become irreconcilable enemies.
Although he had Master Yu's protection now, the Li family could not cause much trouble. But what about ten years later... twenty years later... thirty years?
Besides, his own arm was not lost in vain.
As long as Master Yu was unharmed, that was enough.
Moreover, if he hadn't severed Li Wangsheng's arm today, his Li family would actually owe him a great favor.
Yu Daohen, witnessing Su Lai's magnanimity in letting go of the past, was deeply impressed.
With Su Lai having moved past the issue, Li Wangsheng turned to Yu Daohen and asked, "Now it is time to apologize to Master Yu. How would you like me to apologize to be satisfied?"
Yu Daohen shrugged indifferently, "Since my brother has let it go, it is naturally easy for me to resolve this."
Hearing this, Li Wangsheng was overjoyed.
Judging from Master Yu's words, it seemed they intended to reconcile.
He had expected his Li family to be annihilated or severely weakened today, but he never imagined it would end without incident.
Seeing Li Wangsheng's relaxed expression, Yu Daohen's lips curved upwards, and he continued, "Although I am willing to reconcile, your Li family cannot be without any sincerity."
Upon hearing this, Li Wangsheng repeatedly nodded, "Indeed, indeed. As long as Master Yu asks, I, Li Wangsheng, will do my utmost to fulfill it."
Seeing Li Wangsheng's response, Yu Daohen's lips curved upwards, and he immediately stated, "I want your Li family's Yin Yang Profound Spirit Array."
As soon as these words were spoken, Li Wangsheng's previously smiling face immediately fell, and he said with difficulty, "Master Yu, this Yin Yang Profound Spirit Array is the foundation of our Li family's standing in the martial world..."
Before Li Wangsheng could finish speaking, Yu Daohen raised his hand to interrupt, "Patriarch Li, this is already our greatest concession. Is it not enough?"
Li Wangsheng fell silent on the spot.
Yu Daohen was right; this was indeed the greatest concession one could expect.
If it were someone ruthless, the Li family would have been wiped out by now.
Although the Yin Yang Profound Spirit Array was the foundation of the Li family's existence, it was ultimately just a sect protection formation.
It was merely a life-saving formation, not a means of attack. Passing it to Yu Daohen was not entirely out of the question.
Yu Daohen did not rush, allowing Li Wangsheng time to make his decision.
The Yin Yang Profound Spirit Array was the bedrock of the Li family's position in the martial world, yet it could be easily passed on.
However, given the current circumstances, Li Wangsheng had to reconsider.
Although Yu Daohen remained silent, he was confident of success.
Annihilation or handing over the Yin Yang Profound Spirit Array, Li Wangsheng understood which was more important.
After a moment, Li Wangsheng made up his mind and nodded in agreement, "Alright, I can teach the Yin Yang Profound Spirit Array to the three of you, but I have one condition."
"What is the condition? Tell me."
Yu Daohen nodded. He didn't need to guess what Li Wangsheng was about to say.
As expected, Li Wangsheng said in the next second, "I can teach the Yin Yang Profound Spirit Array to the three of you, but you three must swear not to pass this Yin Yang Profound Spirit Array to anyone else."
Upon hearing this, Su Lai and Da Hu both looked at Yu Daohen, the implication being clear.
Seeing that they were both deferring to him, Yu Daohen looked at Li Wangsheng and agreed, "Yes, the three of us swear not to pass the Yin Yang Profound Spirit Array to anyone else."
Seeing their agreement, Li Wangsheng let out a long sigh and said, "Then, the three of you, please follow me."
After speaking, Li Wangsheng called out to the closed gate, "It's alright now, open the gate."
As soon as he spoke, the main gate immediately swung open.
The disciples of the Li family were already holding their weapons, their eyes filled with hostility.
If Yu Daohen and the others broke their word, the Li family members would fight them to the death.
Upon seeing Li Wangsheng safe and sound, the disciples of the Li family breathed a collective sigh of relief.
It seemed their Patriarch had reached an understanding with Yu Daohen.
Li Wangsheng looked at his disciples and dismissed them, "It's fine now. Go back to what you were doing."
Upon receiving the order, the disciples dispersed.
Having narrowly escaped death, their hearts were still pounding.
Although they didn't know how their Patriarch had reconciled with Yu Daohen.
They were certain of one thing.
This was a matter of great fortune.
Only Yu Daohen, the two of them, Li Wangsheng, and the elders of the Li family remained at the scene.
Li Wangsheng looked at Yu Daohen and gestured towards the hall, "Master Yu, let's go inside and talk."
Yu Daohen nodded, and everyone stepped into the hall.
After settling down in the hall, Li Wangsheng first instructed the servants to prepare tea before getting straight to the point, "Master Yu, the Yin Yang Profound Spirit Array is the foundation of my Li family. The records and books naturally cannot be given to you. However, I can send one person to teach the three of you disciples of our sect. As for who learns it, I will not inquire."
Since this matter was now settled, it would be inappropriate to speak in a threatening tone.
Yu Daohen nodded and agreed, "That is reasonable. But can only one person be sent?"
While one person could teach, setting up the array was not a matter of a day or two.
The martial world was currently in turmoil, and one could not predict when the Divine Cult might attack.
The sooner it was completed, the better.
Li Wangsheng shook his head and began to explain, "It's not that I don't want to, but there are simply no extra personnel. The Yin Yang Profound Spirit Array is the foundation of my Li family, and not every member of the Li family can learn it. The family has always had a rule that only three people can know it. When one dies, another is appointed to take their place."