Angel of Purgatory

"Sir, please accept the greetings of your unworthy descendants!"

The title-ranked old man approached Li Yuanfeng and dropped to his knees.

The others followed suit; the ladies told their children to repeat the gesture.

The two kids stared at Li Yuanfeng with their watery eyes, curious and full of respect. So, this is the admirable legendary battle pet warrior that their parents always speak of…

Li Yuanfeng raised his hand to let everyone stand up.

"I am sorry to learn that you've suffered in the past years," he said.

He felt he could barely look at the old man who was smiling through his wrinkles; he felt laden with guilt.

The old man at the titled rank said, "Sir, that's all right. We are just thrilled that you're safe and sound. All the waiting and everything we did was well worth it, now that you're standing here before us. The Li family will rise again under your leadership!"

Li Yuanfeng nodded but said nothing else.