Du Youqian's direct approach took Li Yuheng by complete surprise. He found it absurd, and a wave of anger naturally began to brew within him.
However, he was a deeply shrewd man and merely smiled, not starting an argument with Du Youqian directly.
After an attendant brought them Spirit Tea, Du Youqian and Li Yuheng each took a few sips before Li Yuheng finally spoke, slowly and deliberately. "My sect serves as the garrison for the Wu Kingdom, a status decided by the Upper Sect. If, as you say, Fellow Daoist, you were to have the final say in all matters concerning the Wu Kingdom, never mind how our sect would position itself—the Upper Sect would never agree to it."
