Li Hong, upon being named by Zhouyang, naturally dared not remain silent.
He composed himself slightly and saluted Zhouyang, saying, "Respected Ancestor, I have some matters here that I would like to report to you for your advice."
"The first matter is regarding the selection of the next helmsman for the Zhou family. Junior is now nine hundred and seventy-two years old. Though I have taken some longevity-extending substances, my remaining lifespan is less than a hundred years. It is urgent and imperative to determine the succession without delay."
