<h4>Chapter 1528: Chapter 1525: Borrowing Grain</h4>


    Wang Tong brought Si Yao above the Li’s Mansion.


    Si Yao appeared like a female War God descending upon the mortal realm, her entire being exuding an aura of daunting power.


    Her iparably beautiful face was now stern, and the determination and majesty in her eyes made it hard for anyone to look directly at her.


    She wore a long white dress, its hem fluttering fiercely in the wind, as if dering her resolve to the world.


    Si Yao slightly raised her chin, coldly gazing at the grand Li’s Mansion below, her overwhelming presence seeming capable of crushing the entire estate.


    Her voice exploded in the air like thunder from the Nine Heavens: "Announce to the Li Family that I havee to borrow grain!" This voice carried endless authority and dominance, resembling an unassable Imperial Edict.


    Without dy, Wang Tong flew downward, arrived at the entrance of the Li Family, and shouted to the gate guards, "Quick, go and notify your master, Elder Si Yao hase to borrow grain!"


    Upon hearing it was Si Yao, the guards’ faces turned pale instantly. They were well aware of Si Yao’s reputation and dared not dy, hurriedly running inside to report.


    Soon after, the Li Family members came out hurriedly to wee them.


    Master Li wore a broad smile, sping his hands, said, "I wasn’t aware of Elder Si Yao’s esteemed presence. Please forgive ourck of proper wee."


    However, Si Yao remained expressionless, her icy gaze seemingly prating human hearts: "I am here purely to borrow grain; the city’s people are suffering. As one of the Six Great Families, your Li Family should contribute to the people."


    Si Yao’s voice was cold and resolute, leaving no room for negotiation.


    Master Li showed a troubled expression, hesitating before he said, "Elder Si Yao, it’s not that our Li Family is unwilling to lend grain; rather, the current situation is difficult, and even our Li Family has limited grain."


    Si Yao’s eyes shed with sharpness, her fierce gaze shooting towards Master Li like a sword, filled with anger and majesty.


    "Hmph! Do you think I don’t know the deep foundation of your Li Family? Now, the city’s people are piled up like mountains, barely surviving, yet here you are making excuses. Have you ever considered, if not for the people’s hard work, would your Li Family be so glorious today?"


    Si Yao took a step forward, her powerful aura pushing the Li Family members back subconsciously. "In this moment of crisis, your Li Family should step forward, work for the welfare of the people, contribute to the noble duty of the nation instead of selfishly guarding your grain while watching the people suffer."


    Master Li’s face changed slightly; he felt Si Yao’s intense pressure, causing him great unease.


    He knew that if he didn’t lend the grain today, it would likely end poorly.


    However, the grain is also the foundation of their family, and he really didn’t want to give it away easily.


    "Elder Si Yao, what you say is quite right."


    "But our Li Family also has difficulties; this grain..." Master Li still wanted to negotiate a bit more.


    However, Si Yao gave him no chance.


    She interrupted Master Li, her voice bing even colder: "Master Li, just look at the city’s plight; the innocent people now starve, tragedies ur where parents are eating their children."


    "Your Li Family, being one of the Six Great Families, has enjoyed the contribution from the people for years, respected by the masses."


    "Now, disaster strikes. It is time for your Li Family to give back to the people."


    "If you lend the grain today, save the people from peril, you’ll umte immense virtue; in the future, the people of this city will surely remember your Li Family’s noble deeds, and your reputation will rise even higher."


    "But if you refuse today, after this disaster has passed, how will the people view your Li Family?"


    "They’ll think of your Li Family as selfish and indifferent to their life and death."


    "By then, no matter how much wealth and power your Li Family has, how long can you stay stable in an environment filled with betrayal?"


    "Before the noble duty of the nation, your Li Family should make the right choice, provide a haven for the people, and pave a bright future for your family."


    After these words,


    the face of the Li Family Patriarch also showed a look of difficulty.


    Then, he gritted his teeth and said, "Elder Si Yao’s words are indeed correct. In this time of great difficulty, our Li Family should surely do our part."


    "Let’s do this: our Li Family will offer one hundred thousand kilos of Spirit Rice as a show of goodwill."


    "We cannot give any more than this!"


    Although the Li Family Patriarch didn’t desire to lend the grain, he knew well Si Yao was a person of righteousness. Refusing her today could likely bring disaster upon the Li Family!


    For this reason, spending money to avoid disaster.


    One hundred thousand kilos of Spirit Rice was still manageable for them.


    Si Yao nodded slightly, the majesty in her eyes softened slightly: "That will do. Quickly prepare the grain; I will wait here. If there’s any dy, don’t me me for being impolite!"


    The Li Family didn’t dare dy, hurriedly setting out to prepare the grain.


    They knew Si Yao’s patience was limited, and if they didn’t prepare the grain quickly, the consequences would be unimaginable.


    Si Yao stood there quietly, like an invible goddess.


    Her gaze was resolutely fixed on the distant horizon, her mind singrly focused on borrowing enough grain for the people to survive this ordeal.


    Time passed second by second, and the Li Family was busy with tension.


    After thirty minutes.


    The Li Family Patriarch respectfully handed a Storage Bag to Si Yao, nervously said, "Elder Si Yao, the grain is prepared; please have a look."


    Si Yao took the Storage Bag, and her Soul Force surged into it, and one hundred thousand kilos of Spirit Rice appeared in her mind’s depths, bringing a look of contentment to her face, she then stored the bag away.


    "The Li Family has generously lent grain; I will inform the city’s people and Lord Immortal King of this deed. After oveing this disaster, Lord Immortal King will naturally reward ordingly."


    The Li Family Patriarch was delighted, couldn’t help but say, "Elder Si Yao, the city’s poption is vast, if we distribute to every household, this one hundred thousand kilos of grain would be far from enough."


    "I have an idea, which is to open porridge shops in the city."


    "This way, the people can have a ce to fill their bellies, and the grain’s use can be maximized."


    "Moreover, we can arrange personnel to maintain order and ensure the grain is truly given to the people in most need."


    Si Yao nodded slightly, her eyes showing a hint of appreciation: "That’s a good n."


    "However, relying solely on your Li Family’s strength might not be enough."


    "The other Five Major Families should also follow suit and work together for the welfare of the people."


    Master Li quickly responded: "Elder Si Yao is entirely correct. I will immediately send people to contact the other families to discuss this matter together."


    Si Yao shook her head dismissively: "If you go to contact the Five Major Families’ n Leaders, they may not necessarily heed your word!" Then she looked at Wang Tong, saying: "You go invite the n Leaders of the Five Major Families here."


    Wang Tong: "Yes!"


    Just as Wang Tong left, a young man from the Li Family came out nervously and cautiously looked at Si Yao: "Elder, besides throwing your weight around, what else can you do?"


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