Li Qinghong calmed herself, and carefully recounted the events of these past years. Li Xuanfeng listened quietly at her side, then spoke in a soft tone:
"I have not been at home all these years, unable to lend my strength to the family affairs. You've had a difficult time."
With those words, he gently stroked the black-gold tiger-faced belt at his waist, and a bright, sparkling Jade Slip appeared in his palm. He continued:
"This is the Talisman art I acquired in the Southern Border. Take it back and have your uncle study it for a while. Yue Country is well-suited for practicing Talisman arts; our family should strive further on this path."
Li Qinghong received it with thanks, then listened to Li Xuanfeng's words and asked in puzzlement:
"Yue Country is well-suited for Talisman cultivation... This is the first time I've heard of it."
Li Xuanfeng paused slightly, answering softly:
