The Evil Prince - Invasion of Japan 189-195

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Chapter 189 Looking for Trouble
"Are you trying to seduce me?" After hearing this, I glanced at Chen Zihao in front of me and said with a slightly complicated expression.
"If you insist on thinking that way, then you can think of it this way: I, Chen Zihao, own a listed company in Shanghai, thirteen supermarkets, a financial company, a cleaning company, two large shopping malls, and a food processing enterprise. My total assets exceed 1.8 billion yuan. I think that's enough for you to avoid working hard for twenty years, right? If you promise me you'll treat my daughter well and won't hurt her when you're with her, then I'll give you all my money when you get married." Chen Zihao said, his gaze fixed on me.
"I'm sorry... Uncle Chen, you might be disappointed. A billion yuan is indeed a lot, but I don't care. If I want money, I'll strive for it myself. Besides, I don't like people confusing money with feelings; that's an insult to feelings." I said calmly. Money... everyone likes it!! But I don't like trying to buy my feelings with money. If I really liked money, Wu Zhengde would be rich enough, wouldn't he? If I had to choose, I'd choose Michelle Wu. Why would I choose Chen Qianqian? Besides... speaking of money... do I really lack money? I have hundreds of billions of dollars, not to mention the rapid growth of the population. Money is just a number to me.
"You... really aren't tempted?" Chen Zihao was stunned by my reaction and asked me in surprise. Businessmen have this bad habit; they like to measure everything in terms of money. Undeniably, money can solve many problems in today's society, but money... isn't everything.
"Tempted? Heh, maybe." I said with a half-smile. I felt there was nothing more to discuss, so I stood up, said goodbye to Chen Zihao, and left.
"Wait..." Just as I reached the door, Chen Zihao called out to me from behind. I was startled, but Chen Zihao had already walked up to me and knelt down with a thud, sobbing and pleading, "Please... I'm begging you, accept Qianqian. As a father, I don't want to see my daughter living in pain. I'll do anything to make her happy. This time, I'm begging you, please accept Qianqian, take good care of her, and don't let her be sad anymore."
Undoubtedly, Chen Zihao's actions deeply shocked me. Looking at him, I was speechless. His behavior attracted the attention of many people around us, though not a large number. Given Chen Zihao's status, kneeling would have been extremely unlikely, yet now he had abandoned his dignity and knelt before me, all for the sake of his daughter's happiness. I must say, his actions deeply moved me. As a father, his great paternal love deserves everyone's respect, especially mine as someone else's child... The same applies to me.
"Uncle... Uncle... What are you doing? Please get up quickly." I hurriedly pulled Chen Zihao up, but he remained stubborn and said to me, "No... I won't get up unless you agree."
Seeing this, I had no choice but to reluctantly agree and said, "Okay, I agree. Get up first and let me explain." Hearing
my words, a relieved smile appeared on Chen Zihao's face, and then he stood up with my help. Seeing Chen Zihao's performance, I said helplessly in a low voice, "Actually, it's not that I don't accept Qianqian, it's just that I have several girlfriends. I think you need to understand that I can't abandon others for Qianqian. Even if you kneel down the floor, it won't make a difference." "She can't get over her own hurdle. As for our relationship, it's even more complicated. But I want you to understand that feelings can't be forced. If you really want Qianqian to be happy, I'll try to make her happier, at least so she won't be as sad as she is now. That's all I can do..."
After saying that, I left. Watching me walk away, Chen Zihao's lips twitched slightly, but he didn't say anything more. He knew that no matter what he said, it would be useless. I had already made up my mind. Judging from my actions, no one could change my mind. Now he could only pray that I would keep my word.
"Chen Qianqian... Can we talk?" Two days later, after I entered the school, I looked at Chen Qianqian sitting there, looking at me with a complicated expression, and called out to her.
"Okay." Qianqian didn't speak, but just nodded slightly. Then she left the classroom and followed me out to a lawn on the school grounds. We sat down on a marble bench on the lawn.
“Your father came to see me a few days ago,” I said calmly to Chen Qianqian beside me.
Chen Qianqian was taken aback by what I said, looking at me with a surprised expression. She probably didn't understand what I meant. Ignoring her puzzled look, I said calmly, "Your father is a great father. At least he's willing to sacrifice something for you. I called you out today not for anything else, but to make you understand that there's something called family love in this world. Your father came to me a couple of days ago, saying he was willing to exchange all his wealth for my feelings for you. If I could make you happy and accept you, your father was willing to give me 1.8 billion yuan, but I refused. When I left, your father actually knelt down in front of a group of people, begging me. This moved me deeply. I think you should understand that you have a good father. Although you may think he doesn't care about you, you don't know that he's always watching over you. He's given everything he could for you. If you have the chance… you should take good care of him."
I said to Chen Qianqian, and then left without hesitation. Because in my opinion, many things can't be understood just by what outsiders say; you need to understand them yourself. Right now, Chen Qianqian needed time to think for herself.
"Young Master Xie... the person you're investigating had dinner with Huangfu Weiming today, what do you think..." Just then, my phone rang again. It was another subordinate from the Soul Hall calling, speaking respectfully. Thanks to Li Cheng's development, the Soul Hall's influence now covers the entire country, and it even has a trend towards global expansion. Of course, our strength can't compare to the nation's, and our intelligence system isn't as advanced. However, it's precisely because of this that we've found a direction to learn from. Eighteen senior deacons from the Soul Hall went to the National Intelligence Bureau for training and returned successfully. Our Ice Mirror Society's current development method is somewhat like Kropp's in the former Soviet Union—it's almost ubiquitous. Investigating someone isn't difficult for us. The person they're investigating this time is Gongsun Wuqing, the woman I had a one-night stand with last time.
"Dinner? Is it really necessary to make such a fuss?" I said, surprised. Although I was also planning to deal with Gongsun Wuqing in the next couple of days, this subordinate seemed to be overreacting.
"No, Young Master Xie, we've been tracking them for so long, and Gongsun Wuqing has never eaten with Huangfu Weiming before. And this meal seemed very unusual. Gongsun Wuqing seemed to have made a big decision, as if the Gongsun and Huangfu families were putting pressure on them. All indications suggest that this meal between Gongsun Wuqing and Huangfu Weiming wasn't simple, and it's even possible... something that shouldn't have happened..."
"What?!" I was stunned for a moment, then flew into a rage. Damn it, it seems I made a huge mistake not to turn Huangfu Weiming into a eunuch last time. I should have just made him a eunuch completely; it would have saved me a lot of trouble. But this might make the Huangfu family fight me to the death. After all, they only have one direct male heir; I've essentially uprooted their entire lineage.
" "This... I'll tell you..." The subordinate, barely daring to breathe, meekly recounted everything to me again.
"Time and place," I said coldly. To be honest, I didn't like Gongsun Wuqing, at least not now. I only had physical needs for her; emotional ties weren't an issue yet. But people are selfish. Even if I didn't love her, I couldn't tolerate my woman sleeping with another man. That was absolutely unacceptable. What's mine is mine, whether she lives or dies. She's my family in life and in death, and that can't be changed. If she's stubborn, I'd rather she die, at least it would save me the trouble.
"The Four Nations Hotel... 8 PM tonight," the subordinate replied respectfully.
"Okay. Drive my car to XX Road and wait for me there. Also, have our men come with me. Make sure they're dressed smartly and gather some experts. Don't embarrass me," I said calmly. "
Yes, Young Master Xie," the subordinate replied respectfully, then hung up the phone.
I returned home, changed my clothes, and then went outside. When I reached the intersection, about thirty men in black suits stood respectfully waiting for me. Behind them were six black Mercedes-Benzes and a silver Ferrari FXX. Normally, a stretched Rolls-Royce should have been in the center, but this time I decided to drive my own sports car.
"Young Master Xie!" My men bowed and shouted in unison as soon as they saw me, attracting the attention of many onlookers who were probably wondering who had such a grand entourage. Luckily, this wasn't near my home, otherwise, I wouldn't have been able to keep a low profile.
"Hmm." I nodded lightly, started my car, and sped away. My men followed, starting their cars and driving off in a flash. We crossed numerous red lights and arrived at the entrance of the Four Nations Hotel. Normally, the traffic police would have followed us, but unfortunately… We all had military license plates, especially my Ferrari FXX, which prominently displayed the license plate "Bei K00006". What that plate represents is self-evident; it signifies one of the top six figures in the Northern Military Region. Naturally, those lowly traffic cops can't afford to offend them. Although this is the Eastern Military Region's defense zone, in China, anyone with connections to the military is not someone to be trifled with, let alone a high-ranking military official. These policemen certainly wouldn't dare mess with them.
So we arrived here without any hindrance. Originally, the Eastern Military Region Commander, Li Tiecheng, wanted to exchange his plate for mine, but I refused. I figured if I used his plate and drove around Shanghai with impunity, even fewer people would dare to mess with me.
Arriving at the Shikoku Hotel, after parking the car, I led my gang inside. Seeing this entourage, most people wouldn't dare stop us. The security guards kept their distance, seemingly afraid we'd cause trouble, and acted as if they hadn't seen anything. The waiters opened the door for us, and as soon as we entered, a manager-looking man rushed over and respectfully said, "Sir, may I ask who you are...?"
I didn't speak. One of my henchmen stepped forward and said casually, "Our young master is here for a meal; he's already made an appointment. You don't need to worry about it."
He then quickly followed us upstairs, leaving the lobby manager standing there, wiping sweat from his brow with a white handkerchief. Thirty-odd burly men accompanying one person to dinner? Shanghai has seen plenty of wealthy and powerful people, and they're frequenters of the Four Nations Hotel. Even with bodyguards, no one brings this many. This doesn't seem like they're here to eat; it looks like they're trying to cause trouble. The more he thought about it, the more frightened he became. After all, the Four Nations Hotel is frequented by celebrities and dignitaries; he couldn't afford to take responsibility if anything happened.
So, the lobby manager dialed a number. Of course, this wasn't to the police. In Shanghai, for any trouble, the first thing to do is contact the Green Gang. The Green Gang's efficiency is far superior to the police, and the Four Nations Hotel's annual protection fees of several million weren't paid for nothing. Naturally, in this situation, they immediately called the Green Gang.
"Hello... Brother Zhang? This is the Four Nations Hotel... We've run into a little trouble here... Here's the situation..." The lobby manager explained the situation, but repeatedly warned the newcomer not to act rashly. After all, if the newcomer was genuinely there to eat, things could get complicated. Judging from the newcomer's demeanor, he knew the newcomer wasn't someone to be trifled with, and any mishaps would be more than he, a mere lobby manager, could handle.
"Okay, wait here, I'll bring my men right away." The newcomer immediately agreed, presumably because the Four Nations Hotel usually paid them a lot of bribes, hence the Green Gang's quick agreement.
Meanwhile, I led my men up the red-carpeted spiral staircase. It wasn't that we didn't want to take the elevator, but I realized for the first time that taking the elevator with a large group wasn't always a good idea. Fortunately, according to our intelligence, Huangfu Weiming and Gongsun Wuqing were on the third floor, not too high up, otherwise, it would have been exhausting.
The Shikoku Hotel, one of Shanghai's top hotels, boasts a long history, dating back over a century. It's favored by many wealthy individuals for its attentive service, delicious cuisine, and opulent ambiance, making it a popular destination. However, the price reflects its lavish decor and service; an average white-collar worker would need to plan carefully to dine here, as it's best to avoid embarrassment without tens of thousands of yuan.
Undoubtedly, our group attracted considerable attention. While my subordinates weren't exactly menacing, they were all cold and robotic, with sharp, piercing eyes. Even with glasses, they were intimidating enough. A group of thirty-odd men followed behind me; those who knew us were there for a meal, but others might mistake it for a gangster negotiation, thus inevitably drawing attention.
However, I didn't care about that now. Since I didn't know anyone here, I didn't need to worry about such things. As I walked up with my men, I spotted Gongsun Wuqing and Huangfu Weiming sitting by the window in a conspicuous spot, surrounded by seven or eight men in black suits, coldly observing their surroundings.
"Excuse me, sir, this place is already taken. Our young master Huangfu has reserved the entire third floor. If you need anything, please go elsewhere." Just as we were about to enter, two burly men in black blocked my way, speaking respectfully. They probably knew from my appearance that I wasn't someone to be trifled with; a qualified family bodyguard wouldn't cause trouble for the family without knowing the reason.
"Huangfu Weiming? That's the one I'm looking for." I smiled coldly and said calmly, then walked straight in. The two men in black who tried to stop me were immediately subdued by my men, who firmly blocked everyone else, subdued the men at the door, and then followed me inside.

Chapter 190 Snatching the Beauty
My sudden entry undoubtedly roused Gongsun Wuqing and Huangfu Weiming's men. A dozen or so men, including two Innate Realm experts and four Rank 4 experts, rushed forward. After all, I had threatened their master; even a fool could see I had ill intentions.
"Bang bang bang." They were greeted by over twenty experts who had charged out beside me. Experts... My Li family has never lacked such things. The entire Li family has thirteen Innate Realm experts, two Grandmasters, and over a hundred Rank 4 experts. Such a lineup is enough for us to face any force without flinching. Therefore, this time, four Innate Realm experts and eight top-tier Rank 4 experts accompanied me, leading a group that instantly besieged the experts from the Huangfu and Gongsun families.
Human wave tactics are sometimes ineffective, but they can be incredibly effective when faced with overwhelming strength. Two equally skilled fighters attacking one is a foregone conclusion from the outset. However, their battle will inevitably cause significant destruction, a fact I understand. If they were allowed to fight freely, the magnificent Four Nations Hotel would likely be reduced to dust in an instant.
Therefore, as my men moved, an overwhelming killing intent swept across the entire hotel, suffocating everyone. The two Innate Realm experts, primarily targeted by my killing intent, were momentarily stunned. Although only briefly, in a battle between experts, every second counts. In that brief moment, several punches from my men landed, causing the two Innate Realm experts to cough up blood and fly away. A series of crashes followed as over a dozen tables were overturned, and two deep grooves appeared in the marble floor. The price they paid for crossing this path was unimaginable; they suffered a tremendous blow. While it wouldn't kill them, it would take them at least six months to recover. With
the two innate masters dealt with, the rest were simply left to my men. I then approached Huangfu Weiming and Gongsun Wuqing, who had already turned to look at us. Clearly,
they had noticed me, though their expressions differed. Gongsun Wuqing's face was complex, his eyes filled with confusion, giving the impression of being somewhat lost.
Huangfu Weiming, however, looked at me with fear, his eyes filled with terror, and a hint of hatred, though well hidden by fear and impossible to detect under normal circumstances. His face was pale, and his body trembled involuntarily. It seemed the trauma I had inflicted on this young master Huangfu hadn't yet subsided.
"What? You two didn't even invite me to dinner? That's really not very nice." I said with a smile, then swaggered down in front of them as if they were old acquaintances. I turned to my men, who had already dealt with Huangfu Weiming's group, and called out, "Go tell the hotel staff that I want pork belly tonight, and two bottles of Moutai too. Tsk tsk, red wine is tasteless. Let's have something from China tonight."
"Yes, sir." The man nodded and bowed respectfully before leaving.
"You... what do you want?" Gongsun Wuqing remained silent, still looking at me with a complicated expression. Huangfu Weiming, on the other hand, seemed somewhat timid, his voice trembling as he looked at me.
"Nothing much, just dinner. But I heard there's more tonight than just dinner; there are some special activities planned. Is that true?" I glanced at each of them with a half-smile and said casually.
"No...nothing...what activities could we possibly have?" Huangfu Weiming's expression became somewhat unnatural upon hearing this. He stared at me for a long time without speaking, finally opening his mouth to speak, but his voice trembled, clearly lacking confidence.
"Really? Hehe, I heard someone booked a presidential suite at the Hilton Hotel, room 108, tsk tsk, not a bad name..." I leaned back in my chair, looking at Huangfu Weiming with a half-joking expression. To be honest, I was initially very angry. No matter what, Gongsun Wuqing was my woman. Although I didn't like her, I wouldn't tolerate her being with someone else.
However, after arriving here and sitting here, looking at Huangfu Weiming's expression, I felt a cat-and-mouse game. I wanted to play with this so-called eldest son of the Huangfu family, to completely trample on his dignity, to make him want to run away at the sight of my face, to make his legs go weak with fear at the sight of my face, to completely destroy his personality. Only then would I be happy.
"How did you know... you sent people to investigate me?!" Huangfu Weiming blurted out upon hearing this, then immediately reacted angrily, shouting at me and slamming his hand on the table. He glared at me furiously; after all, no one would feel good being investigated.
However... after his anger subsided, Huangfu Weiming seemed to realize he had made a mistake, because he had completely forgotten the current situation. Everyone around him was from the Li family, and as for the Huangfu and Gongsun families... they were already lying on the ground.
At this moment, a waiter came up with a tray and carried it up to the third floor. The hotel was fast; my order was brought up in a short while. However, judging from the waiter's eyes, he seemed very afraid. But I could understand; if it were me in my previous life, I would have reacted the same way. Everyone has their own way of surviving. For an ordinary person, it's undoubtedly best to avoid trouble; otherwise, it will only bring unnecessary trouble upon oneself.
At least this waiter did that. Although he was somewhat afraid, he didn't say anything, but simply placed the order down and respectfully left.
"Stop..." I glanced at Huangfu Weiming, who was standing there pale and regretting what he had just done, then said calmly to the waiter who was about to leave. As soon as
I finished speaking, two of my men blocked the waiter's path. The waiter's face changed, and he turned around, his voice trembling, saying, "S-Sir, is there anything else you need?"
"What are you afraid of? I'm not going to eat you. Go tell your manager that I don't want to be disturbed here. Don't come up unless necessary, or I won't be polite." I looked at the waiter, my tone undeniably arrogant.
Then I said to one of my men, "Give him a 500 yuan tip. After all, we can't let people work for free, can we?"
The man nodded and handed the waiter five red bills.
"Yes..." the waiter immediately said respectfully, then took the money and hurriedly left. He seemed to be a smart man, knowing it was best to stay out of such things.
"Now let's talk about our business. Young Master Huangfu, are you very dissatisfied with my investigation?" I turned around, picked up my knife and fork, cut a slice of meat, put it in my mouth, and ate it. Then I picked up the Moutai next to me, filled my glass, drank it all in one gulp, and said calmly to Huangfu Weiming in front of me.
"No...no..." Huangfu Weiming looked at me with fear in his eyes and answered tremblingly. It seems that what happened last time is still vivid in his mind and hard to forget.
"No? Really no?" I raised my eyebrows and glanced at Huangfu Weiming, then continued eating.
"Really no." This time Huangfu Weiming was much smarter and answered immediately. It seems that Huangfu Weiming still remembers what he suffered last time and has learned his lesson this time.
"Hehe, I knew it! How could Young Master Huangfu be dissatisfied with such a small matter? After all, he is a young master of the Huangfu family, isn't he? I think he has the magnanimity. We've met several times already, we're friends, right... oh, no, brothers, hehe..." I said to Huangfu Weiming with a smile.
At the end, I glanced at Gongsun Wuqing beside me and quickly changed my form of address. Although it was very subtle, all three of us understood what it meant. Gongsun Wuqing was Huangfu Weiming's fiancée, and since I slept with his fiancée, I was naturally his brother. However... Huangfu Weiming wasn't so comfortable accepting this "brother" title.
My words undoubtedly made both of them blush. Gongsun Wuqing, who was already unsure of what to say, shut his mouth completely, while Huangfu Weiming was furious, his face turning red, but he dared not speak. After receiving a disdainful look from Gongsun Wuqing, Huangfu Weiming glared at me angrily. I thought if this guy could kill me with his eyes, I would have died countless times already.
"You..." Huangfu Weiming's face flushed red as he pointed at me, but he couldn't utter a single word. After all, this wasn't something to be proud of, especially with so many people around. If Huangfu Weiming were to speak out, he would undoubtedly lose face, especially since the guards from both families were still alive.
"What did I do? Young Master Huangfu seems quite displeased with me. Tsk tsk, judging by your flushed face, you must be furious! Someone... come and calm Young Master Huangfu down." I glanced at Huangfu Weiming disdainfully and said indifferently. As soon as
I finished speaking, several of my men immediately came over, picked up Huangfu Weiming without a word, threw him to the ground, and began to beat him mercilessly. The punches and kicks made Huangfu Weiming scream incessantly. One of the boys even picked up a chair and smashed it against Huangfu Weiming. You must know that Huangfu Weiming, a scion of a noble family, wasn't one to be arrogant and didn't care much about the hardships of martial arts training. How could he possibly be a match for us battle-hardened family guards? He didn't even have the strength to resist these family guards, being beaten and rolling on the ground, begging for mercy.
"Waaah... I was wrong... I was wrong... Big brother... Big brother. Don't hit him anymore, I was wrong, I won't do it again!!" Huangfu Weiming had never suffered like this before. It was estimated that the eldest young master of the Huangfu family was spoiled since childhood. Let alone being beaten, no one would dare to touch a hair on his head. At this moment, he was being beaten and screaming in agony, even crying without regard for his image.
I completely ignored Huangfu Weiming, continuing to sit there eating my pork belly and drinking wine, looking like I couldn't enjoy myself more. Huangfu Weiming's guards struggled to get up when they saw this, but they were greeted by a cold kick from my hand, which immediately knocked them all to the ground.
"Don't hit him anymore, he can't take it if you hit him any more." At this moment, Gongsun Wuqing, who was sitting there, couldn't bear to watch anymore and said with my pleading eyes.
"What? Feeling sorry for him?" I said coldly, glancing at Gongsun Wuqing. Although I didn't love her, hearing her say that still annoyed me, so I asked coldly. Under my gaze, Gongsun Wuqing didn't say anything more, only lowered her head and remained silent.
"Beat him! Beat him harder! If he still has a single intact rib today, I'll break all your bones!" I said coldly to my men. Hearing my words, they naturally didn't dare to be negligent and immediately increased their strength. As a result, Huangfu Weiming soon fainted and fell silent.
"Young Master, he's fainted from the pain. Should we continue?" One of my men looked at Huangfu Weiming lying on the ground and asked tentatively as he approached me.
"Fainted? Heh, what a useless fellow. Wake him up with water." I said disdainfully, raising an eyebrow.
"Splash." A group of henchmen poured a basin of water over the unconscious Huangfu Weiming. Stimulated by the cold water, Huangfu Weiming slowly regained consciousness. After a moment of stunned silence, feeling the excruciating pain throughout his body, he struggled to crawl to my side and said, "Big brother... Big brother... Please, please don't let them hit me anymore. I was wrong, please, please don't hit me anymore. I'll do anything, I beg you."
Hearing this, the group of henchmen, including Gongsun Wuqing who was sitting there and her guards lying on the ground, all cast contemptuous glances at Huangfu Weiming. Even Huangfu Weiming's guards looked somewhat dejected. Huangfu Weiming had utterly disgraced himself, losing even his basic dignity.
"Hehe, really? That's a good boy. Honestly, why were you so angry just now? You even had my men cool you down. Look how tired they are. You don't mind if I ask you to give them 20 million to make up for it, do you?" I sat there looking at Huangfu Weiming, who was kneeling in front of me like a lapdog, and patted his swollen face as I said to him in a sinister tone.
"No problem, no problem. I'll give you 30 million to make up for it. I... I'll write the check right now." Huangfu Weiming said to me hurriedly as if he had been granted a pardon. After saying that, he took out a checkbook from his lower pocket and immediately wrote a check for 30 million and handed it to me. Although he felt excruciating pain all over his body with every movement, he still insisted on writing the check as quickly as possible.
"Hmm, that's more generous. Hehe, you've got the style of a young master of the Huangfu family. Not bad, I admire you." I said with a smile to Huangfu Weiming, who was sitting in front of me with a bruised and swollen face, blood on his face, but still fawning over me.
"Not at all, not at all, it's all what I should do, Brother, you flatter me." Huangfu Weiming, that guy, was surprisingly clever this time, saying with a fawning expression. It seems this guy is a real scoundrel who only learns what honesty is after suffering a loss.
Smiling and nodding, I changed the subject and continued, "Since you're so generous, then lending me your room at the Hilton and this Miss Gongsun's room tonight shouldn't be a problem, right?"
As soon as I said this, everyone's expression changed, except for me and my men.
One of Gongsun Wuqing's men immediately shouted, "Bastard, if you want to touch my young lady, you'll have to get past me first!"
Unfortunately, while his courage was commendable, his brains weren't. As soon as he finished speaking, two of my men rushed over and beat him up, breaking both of his arms, causing him to scream in agony. However, my men were smart enough to know that I wasn't mainly targeting Gongsun Wuqing, so they didn't completely cripple him, only breaking his arms, which could be reattached later. If it had been one of Huangfu Weiming's men, he would probably be dead by now.
My words made Gongsun Wuqing's gaze towards me even more complicated. However, she then looked at Huangfu Weiming, seemingly hoping he would make a choice. Huangfu Weiming, however, appeared somewhat cowardly, his face filled with hesitation. Although I was certain he was a hundred times unwilling, he dared not say anything at this moment.
Undoubtedly, the Huangfu family and Huangfu Weiming were a breakthrough point. I wanted to incite his hatred, his anger, his desire to devour my flesh and drink my blood. Only then would the Huangfu family attack me. Once they did, my Li family could openly attack them, ruthlessly shattering their secret alliance. Because to deal with my Li family, we must eliminate them once and for all, otherwise, the consequences would be endless. I wanted to use this opportunity to act openly. Without proper preparation, others wouldn't intervene and could only watch helplessly as I ravaged the Huangfu family, allowing me to defeat them one by one.
Once I achieve this goal, the Huangfu family's demise will be imminent. I can then take the opportunity to strike at the Ximen family. While I can't touch the Liu and Zhu families, their internal unity isn't necessarily genuine, and their cooperation might not be sincere. This makes things much easier. After all, the Liu and Zhu families have been fighting for a long time, no less than the feud between our Liu and Li families. It would be a miracle if they were to genuinely cooperate. Moreover, the Zhu family has the Green Gang as a thorn in their side. In a few years, whether the Zhu family will even exist is another matter entirely. Let alone cooperating with the Liu family to eliminate our Li family; that's just wishful thinking and overestimating one's own abilities.

Chapter 191 Powerful
"No, I agree. You can do whatever you want." After being coldly glanced at by me, Huangfu Weiming shuddered. He looked at me with great fear and agreed almost without thinking, so decisively and readily.
Undoubtedly, his words were met with contempt from everyone, but even more so from Gongsun Wuqing, who felt a deep and genuine scorn. After all, giving away one's woman was certainly not a glorious thing. Although Gongsun Wuqing didn't like Huangfu Weiming, she was still furious at this, utterly furious, given her never-been weak-willed nature.
She glanced at Huangfu Weiming with disdain, and then, with a resounding "slap," Gongsun Wuqing's hand landed squarely on Huangfu Weiming's face. Five bright red handprints were clearly visible on Huangfu Weiming's face. Huangfu Weiming let out a scream, clutching his already nearly disfigured face, glaring at Gongsun Wuqing with hatred. It seemed this guy hated even Gongsun Wuqing.
"Shameless scoundrel," Gongsun Wuqing said with disdain after glancing at Huangfu Weiming.
"Heh, it seems Young Master Huangfu and Miss Gongsun aren't too keen on going to your place with that person," I said with a half-smile, taking a sip of wine, though my gaze towards Huangfu Weiming was icy.
Huangfu Weiming's lips twitched, but he remained silent. He probably didn't dare say anything more at this point. Seeing my cold gaze, he had no choice but to force a smile that looked more like a grimace as he said to Gongsun Wuqing, "Wuqing, there's nothing wrong with this Young Master Li. Since he's in a good mood, you can go and have some fun. Anyway..."
"Slap. Slap slap." Upon hearing this, Gongsun Wuqing could no longer contain himself, and a series of slaps landed on Huangfu Weiming's face. Gongsun Wuqing angrily said to Huangfu Weiming, "I've never seen such a cowardly and shameless man as you! Shut up! If you dare utter another word, I'll have him kill you!"
Huangfu Weiming was so frightened by Gongsun Wuqing's words that he trembled all over and dared not speak again. He just looked at me with fearful eyes, as if he was afraid that I would listen to Gongsun Wuqing and attack him. At this moment, he had no aristocratic air left. He was simply a pitiful and lowly ant, and I could easily crush him with a single finger.
"Don't worry, how could I hurt you? We're good friends, right? Come, have a drink to calm your nerves." I smiled at him and then handed Huangfu Weiming a large cup, filled it to the brim, and held it out to him. Huangfu Weiming looked at me in horror, but still reached out his trembling hands to take the cup.
"Splash!" In an instant, I splashed all the wine in the glass onto Huangfu Weiming's face. The wine seeped into his wound, and Huangfu Weiming let out a miserable cry and began to weep. Seeing this, I merely glanced at him with a cold laugh and said disdainfully, "Who do you think you are? Trying to cooperate with my wine?"
With that, I stood up, and right in front of Huangfu Weiming, I took Gongsun Wuqing and left. As I left, I laughed loudly, "Hahaha... trash, trash indeed... tsk tsk... other people's wives are certainly extraordinary. Don't worry, Brother Huangfu, I'll return them to you after I've had my fun."
With that, I pulled Gongsun Wuqing away, leaving Huangfu Weiming staring at me with hatred. I bet this guy wanted to kill me right now. No one could endure such humiliation; this was already a person's limit. If Huangfu Weiming was like this, and the Huangfu family still didn't want to eliminate me, then I could only admire the Huangfu family for their heroic nature. Tsk tsk... To be honest, Huangfu Weiming could be the Hulk... As a man who's reached this point, I really have nothing to say.
However, this is exactly the effect I wanted. What I wanted was Huangfu Weiming, and the Huangfu family behind him, to hate me. Ideally, they'd be unable to resist assassinating me, so that our Li family could rightfully destroy or devour the Huangfu family. The other eight great families wouldn't have any reason to object. Don't be fooled by the fact that the eight great families are allied; who would actually help the Huangfu family? At least... the Dongfang, Beiming, Dugu, Nangong, and Murong families wouldn't. As for the Gongsun family, if news of today's events reaches back and the Gongsun family is still on the same side as the Huangfu family, then I can only admire the Gongsun family head's patience.
"Why did you do this? You're insulting me, insulting the Huangfu family, insulting the Gongsun family! Aren't you afraid the Huangfu family will come after you? We're not at sea now, so they can't track you down. The Huangfu family will definitely find out about what happened today, and then your life will be in danger. Although your men are very capable, they are no match for the Huangfu family." Gongsun Wuqing and I had walked up the stairs together, leaning against each other, when he suddenly broke free from my embrace and said to me with a face full of anger.
"But, my little beauty, why are you angry? I did all this for you. Ever since last time, I haven't been able to forget you, so when I knew you had some special activities tonight, I rushed over without stopping." I said with a smile, then my tone changed, and my face filled with authority and domineering power as I said to Gongsun Wuqing, "You are my woman, and you will be my woman for life. No one can take you away from me."
"You... sigh... you are always so domineering. But, have you really not thought about the consequences of your actions?" Gongsun Wuqing was stunned for a moment after hearing my words, and after a long while, she sighed and said to me, a warm tenderness appearing in her eyes.
"Consequences? The Huangfu family sends all their experts to fight me to the death, or the Gongsun and Huangfu families join forces against me? Heh, since I dare to do it, I'm not afraid of others dealing with me. If they want to deal with me, then let them come. I'd be happy to." I shrugged indifferently, my eyes filled with disdain when I mentioned the two families.
"You..." Gongsun Wuqing looked at me, wanting to say something more, but I rudely interrupted him, saying, "Alright, enough talk. I have my own plans. Now, let's go."
With that, I put my arm around Gongsun Wuqing and prepared to leave. One of my underlings ran downstairs to pay the bill before we could. We strode away, but when we reached the door, we saw the lobby manager standing before us with seventy or eighty men. Next to him was a young man in his thirties, wearing a white shirt and black pants, with a full beard, coldly staring at us as if to see if we knew him. The lobby manager, meanwhile, was babbling to his men, "Brother Zhang, this is the guy who wrecked our place. He destroyed the entire third floor."
Hearing this, I paused, then said to one of my men, "Heh, I forgot. You calculate their losses, and we'll compensate them in full."
"Yes." The subordinate said, stepping forward to prepare the figures for compensation. Although we are a criminal organization, there are upper and lower classes within the criminal world. Upper-class criminal organizations are like nobles, such as our Bingjian Society and Qinghong. If we damage someone else's property, we naturally compensate them. Lower-class criminal organizations are like small gangs and thugs; these people only cause minor disturbances and misbehave all day. As a classy upper-class criminal organization, since we damaged someone else's property, we naturally have to compensate them. After all, we are reasonable.
But... Sometimes, it seems some people just don't appreciate kindness. Take this lobby manager, for example. He puffed out his chest, looking at the sixty or seventy people behind him, and arrogantly said, "Kid, don't think you're so great
just because you have a little money. You think you can just walk away after smashing up our Four Nations Hotel? It's not that easy." Although this lobby manager wasn't a smart man, a savvy businessman would have let it go since I was willing to pay compensation. After all, everyone understands the principle of "harmony brings wealth." But unfortunately, this lobby manager clearly didn't understand. I don't know how he got to this position, but I'm certain he didn't earn it through his own abilities.
"So what do you want?" Hearing this, my smiling face vanished. Looking at the lobby manager, I said coldly. Although my tone was calm, I was certain I was very angry, and the consequences would be severe.
"What do we do? Hmph, kid, you'd better kneel down in front of the Green Gang boss today and compensate us tenfold, or you won't be leaving this room today." That lobby manager was an absolute idiot. This place wasn't just for me and the Green Gang members; there were countless other guests. Seeing this guy's attitude, the Four Nations Hotel's business was likely to plummet. After all, few people would want to eat here with someone so arrogant and domineering, especially since he was backed by the terrifying Green Gang. In Shanghai, no one could afford to offend the Green Gang. Here, the Green Gang was the law; their word was law.
I gave the lobby manager a cold look, then looked at the Green Gang member who hadn't spoken and asked calmly, "How is Mr. Du Youcheng doing now?"
Undoubtedly, my words made Xiao Zhang, who was still considering whether to help this annoying fat pig in front of him, change his expression instantly. He was glad he hadn't been reckless. However, Xiao Zhang, being a leader in the Green Gang, wasn't a fool. He wouldn't believe me based on just one sentence, after all, there were too many people in the world who knew Du Youcheng.
"You...you know Mr. Du?" Even so, he didn't dare to act rashly before he was sure. After all, if I really had a relationship with Du Youcheng, then crushing him would be as easy as killing an ant. Offending me, however, would be a fate worse than death for Du Youcheng. The Green Gang's rules were extremely strict.
"Hehe, I know him. When I went to see Mr. Du a while ago, I was the one who finished his bottle of 1683 French red wine. Tsk tsk...I bet your Mr. Du was heartbroken." I said with a smile.
The reason I said this without revealing my identity was for a reason. I couldn't expose my affiliation with the Ice Mirror Society; I didn't want my activities in Shanghai to become public knowledge. Although the Ice Mirror Society and the Green Gang's suspicious dealings made it obvious to everyone that we were colluding, my presence in Shanghai still made a difference. My words
undoubtedly caused Xiao Zhang's expression to change several times. Those in the Green Gang knew that their boss possessed a bottle of 1683 French red wine, a gift from the French Emperor to the Russian Tsar. There was only one bottle in the world, and it was auctioned for seven million US dollars. The boss had always treasured it and hadn't even drunk it. Everyone in the Green Gang knew this. Yet I had said I had drunk that entire bottle. Someone the boss valued so highly—his identity was unimaginable. Regardless of my identity, Xiao Zhang now held a firm belief in his mind: never mess with me.
"Sorry, sir, we were ignorant and didn't know you were Mr. Du's friend. We are truly sorry for offending you. Please forgive us. We will definitely come to apologize in person another day. Please leave things here to us." Xiao Zhang immediately bowed and scraped to me. Seeing their boss's demeanor, the underlings knew I wasn't lying and immediately became extremely respectful.
I smiled slightly and said, "Good job. You're very smart. I'll talk to Mr. Du about a promotion if I have the chance."
After saying that, I left with my men. As for the lobby manager, I didn't bother with him. It wasn't because I was really that magnanimous. You know, I always seek revenge. If I didn't cause him trouble, someone else would take care of him for me.
Undoubtedly, Xiao Zhang was overjoyed upon hearing my words. Someone of his status would never even get a chance to meet Du Youcheng, let alone gain his favor. But if I, Du Youcheng's esteemed guest, were willing to say a few good words for him, he would rise to the top. Unfortunately, he was too naive. If I didn't say anything, fine, but if I did, I guarantee Du Youcheng would immediately promote him, but in a few years, his entire family would likely be wiped out. Once I broke with Du Youcheng, he would be doomed.
Just as Xiao Zhang was rejoicing, the short, fat lobby manager next to him said dejectedly, "Brother Zhang, are you just going to let them go like this? They haven't even paid compensation yet. I pay you every year..."
*Slap!* Xiao Zhang slapped the garrulous fat man across the face, causing his left cheek to swell up and blood to trickle from his mouth. He stared at Xiao Zhang in horror, as if he couldn't believe it was all real.
"Go to hell, you fatso! You dare bring this up again? If it weren't for your wife being pretty enough to sleep with me and your manager a few times, do you think you'd still be in this position? You really think you're something special. Let me tell you, you almost got me killed today! Brothers, drag this fatso out and cripple him, throw him into the Huangpu River! That pig, tonight his wife is yours to play with as you please!" Xiao Zhang immediately cursed angrily. Already furious, he became even more enraged after hearing this, and shouted at his men.
Only the Green Gang would dare to do this in broad daylight in a public place. After saying that, ignoring the fearful looks of the people around them, the group grabbed the crying fat man and walked out. Everyone understood that this poor fat man probably wouldn't see the sun tomorrow. Many people even had wicked thoughts, wondering if the fat man's wife was really that attractive, able to seduce the Green Gang boss and the manager of the Four Nations Hotel. That's not something an ordinary person could do.
At that moment, I was completely unaware of everything happening here, because I was already driving my car with Gongsun Wuqing and a large group of henchmen speeding along the Shanghai highway. Our destination was naturally the Hilton Hotel in the city center. Of course, it was inevitable that Gongsun Wuqing would be stunned when she saw my license plate. After that, she fell into deep thought, obviously considering my identity. After all, this license plate was not something an ordinary person could display. Seeing Gongsun Wuqing's puzzled expression, I didn't say anything, just smiled and drove her to the hotel.
After entering the room, I embraced Gongsun Wuqing from behind and gently kissed her bright red lips. It started as a gentle kiss, then grew passionate, and we kissed each other intensely, caressing each other's bodies. Clothes silently slipped off our bodies; at that moment, no words could compare to the touch of flesh. Everything was understood without words. When our clothes were off and we were intimately joined, a series of breathtaking moans rose in the bedroom, spreading in all directions, making us unconsciously lose ourselves in the moment, as if we were melting.
Gongsun Wuqing's cries only excited me more. We made love countless times that night, the beauty beneath me trembling countless times. There were no words, no empty talk, only the most primal, fundamental movements, repeating endlessly until the early hours of the morning when we gradually quieted down. I think if I weren't so physically strong, this night would have kept me recovering for half a month, after all, last night… Too much passion can be addictive, like a drug addiction. Unfortunately, I was addicted yesterday.

Chapter 192 Attacked and Injured
"How are you going to treat me from now on?" After the passion subsided, as the clouds dispersed and the moonlight was replaced by the fiery sun, Gongsun Wuqing lay in my arms and whispered to me. Her wheat-colored skin and naked body were perfectly displayed before me, like a docile kitten whispering to me. As she spoke, her soft, boneless hands continued to roam over my body, her proud breasts pressed tightly against my chest.
"If you're willing, then you'll be my woman from now on. If you're not willing... then you'll still be my woman," I said with a smile, one hand caressing Gongsun Wuqing's smooth buttocks.
"Is there a difference?" At this moment, Gongsun Wuqing blinked at me like a curious child, completely unaware of my hands roaming over her body.
"Yes, of course. If you're willing, I'll let you stay by my side and become my woman. I'll treat you well. If you're not willing, I'll still keep you by my side, but it will be by force. And I don't know how I'll treat you, but no matter what, I, Li Tianxie, will never allow anyone else to touch my woman, not even a finger." I said domineeringly. To be honest, I was indeed a bit domineering at that moment.
"Mmm, kiss me. I like your domineering personality." Gongsun Wuqing said sweetly to me, her eyes seemingly sparkling. Then she closed her eyes and gently brought her full lips to mine. Without hesitation, I kissed her passionately.
After the kiss, Gongsun Wuqing whispered to me, "Do you know how unwise you were to do what you did last night? The Huangfu family will definitely not let this go. I think you'd better hide. Huangfu Liyang, the top expert of the Huangfu family, is a master of the highest level, and a mid-stage Grandmaster. Even my great-grandmother Gongsun Erniang, the top expert of our Gongsun family, is no match for him. Huangfu Weiming is the only direct heir of the Huangfu family. He will definitely not let it go after you humiliated him like that yesterday. You must understand that the Huangfu family is one of the eight great families of China, and their influence is immeasurable. Moreover, the Huangfu family's base is in Huangpu, not far from Shanghai. I think they will arrive by today at the latest. Based on my understanding of Huangfu Weiming, he will definitely try to kill you. You'd better be careful and not linger here."
"Oh? Are you worried about me?" I asked Gongsun Wuqing with a half-smile.
"If I don't care about you, who else can I care about? I belong to you completely now, and with you treating me like this, even if I were willing to go back to Huangfu Weiming, he wouldn't want me anymore. Who else can I follow if not you?" Gongsun Wuqing rolled her eyes at me and said softly. It was surprising that a girl like Gongsun Wuqing could say such a thing, considering she wasn't the gentle and refined type.
"Hehe, I see. But what will you do if I leave here?" I continued to ask.
"What will I do? Don't worry. No matter what, I am still a young lady of the Gongsun family. Even if Huangfu Weiming and I can't be together, the Huangfu family won't do anything to me. You know, our Gongsun family and the Huangfu family are allies. The Huangfu family won't disregard that. You and I both understand, so why ask so many questions? You should leave quickly. Don't play around here, or you really won't be able to leave." Gongsun Wuqing rolled her eyes at me and said.
"Hehe, don't worry, since I dared to touch the Huangfu family, I'm not afraid of them causing me trouble. Besides... I'd love for them to come quickly." I said with a half-smile, my tone filled with a strong sense of confidence.
"You..." Gongsun Wuqing wanted to say something more, but suddenly I silenced her with a kiss, leaving her speechless and only able to make muffled sounds. Her eyes were wide open, filled with anger, helplessness, joy, confusion, and a hint of worry—a complex mix of emotions. However, these emotions quickly vanished as my passionate kiss made Gongsun Wuqing's expression become somewhat dazed, and I could faintly hear her soft moans.
"Baby, let's do it again," I whispered in Gongsun Wuqing's ear, then gently licked her earlobe with my tongue. Gongsun Wuqing gave a soft "humph," which was her tacit agreement. Just as I was about to mount her again, I suddenly sensed a powerful aura coming from outside the hotel. My eyes instantly turned cold. I got off the soft, comfortable white bed, put on my clothes, and smiled faintly at Gongsun Wuqing, who was lying on the bed, saying, "Baby, Lanlai, we'll have to wait until later to be intimate. Someone wants to talk to me." Gongsun
Wuqing seemed a little confused at first, but then she seemed to realize something, her expression quickly changed, and she quickly put on her clothes. I, on the other hand, was only wearing a pair of white jeans when I went out. Anyway, I was going to fight someone soon, and my clothes would just get torn anyway, so why bother?
The intense lovemaking, while not enough to leave me drenched in sweat, was enough to get my blood pumping. The menacing blood dragon on my body looked particularly terrifying. My disheveled long hair obscured my eyes, and my entire body formed a golden ratio; both my physique and muscles were incredibly strong, radiating a powerful masculine aura. I slowly walked out of the bedroom, unabashedly displaying my imposing presence, and calmly said to the person outside the door, "Peeping into other people's pleasures isn't something a grandmaster should do. Don't you think..." "Aren't you ashamed?"
A long, aged voice came from outside the door, its anger and authority undisguised. It spoke calmly to me inside, "Hmph, as a grandmaster, you actually attacked a junior? Don't you feel ashamed?"
Undoubtedly, our words immediately caused the experts from both rooms who hadn't yet noticed each other to rush out. Judging from the sound of their footsteps, the dozen or so people on both sides were extremely flustered. After all, being silently infiltrated by someone was a serious matter; if the news reached their families, they would lose face, and even their heads might roll.
"Attacked a junior? Are you talking about me? Heh, it seems your Huangfu family's eldest young master is much older than me." Opening the door, I saw an elderly man with a refined air but a furious expression, his hands behind his back, dressed in a simple Tang suit. He stood before me, his face grim, while I smiled without any attempt to hide my anger.
Upon seeing me, the old man's expression changed drastically, his eyes filled with astonishment, as if he couldn't believe it was real. His face became somewhat strange, and he stared at me for a long time, speechless. Finally, he coldly said, "Your cultivation is so advanced for your age, it's truly admirable. However, don't you think it's excessive for a Grandmaster to deal with a mere fifth-rank cultivator? Especially considering how you've humiliated him?"
"Heh heh, excessive? I don't think so. Tsk tsk, to be honest, your Huangfu family's daughter-in-law is really... interesting. We had a very pleasant time yesterday. As for that Huangfu Weiming, I think there's no point in living for such a guy. Yesterday, he personally gave me his woman, so why does he want to go back on his word now? Is your Huangfu family so untrustworthy? Or are all the Huangfu family members shameless scoundrels like you?" I sneered disdainfully.
"You... sharp-tongued brat, are you courting death? Hmph, I'll make you understand the difference between a mid-stage Grandmaster and an early-stage Grandmaster. So arrogant at such a young age, I'll teach you a lesson on behalf of your elders, lest you suffer the consequences of your recklessness." The elder of the Huangfu family, Huangfu Liyang, the family's top expert, said angrily to me, his face extremely unpleasant, clearly enraged by me. His eyes flashed with murderous intent, indicating he was preparing to kill me.
Speaking of which, the Huangfu family has really gone all out this time. Besides Huangfu Liyang, a Grandmaster, I could sense at least four Innate Realm experts and more than a dozen Rank 4 experts within a kilometer radius. It seems the Huangfu family is determined to eliminate me; otherwise, they wouldn't have mobilized so many experts. It seems the humiliation suffered by Huangfu Weiming has ignited the Huangfu family's fury.
"Whether you're sharp-tongued or not is none of your business, old man. If you want to teach me a lesson, let's see what you're made of. I want to see just how much the Huangfu family is worth," I said disdainfully. I didn't care about the Huangfu family at all. What could they do to me? I, Li Tianxie, have never been afraid of anyone.
"Kid, since you're courting death, don't blame me for being impolite. I originally didn't want to kill you because you're so young and have such skills, but it seems you don't know what's good for you. So don't blame me for being ruthless," Huangfu Liyang said coldly, looking at me.
"Idiot, if you want to kill me, come with me. I don't think you want to fight me here and then be hunted down by the country forever," I said, glancing at Huangfu Liyang, before preparing to leave.
"Young Master Xie," one of his subordinates said hesitantly.
"What are you afraid of? Come with me, the Huangfu family still has some kids who need your help." I said with a slight smile, and then left first. It was dawn and there were hardly any people on the streets. Our group moved between the buildings, rising and falling continuously. Before long, we arrived at a small hill in the suburbs. After all, the destructive power of a Grandmaster was too great. If we fought in the city center, it would be too blatant. I bet if Huangfu Liyang and I had a life-or-death battle there, there would be at least tens of thousands of casualties. Forget about those buildings in the city center. Then the army and police would probably come rushing in, which would not benefit either of us. So we exercised restraint and came to the suburbs together.
"Kid, you're quite bold to bring me to the suburbs. I think you've really been waiting too long." Upon arriving, Huangfu Liyang sneered at me, as if looking at a fool. This old guy really thinks he's a war god, that I'm doomed if I come with him? Doesn't he know his own limitations? "Old
man, enough nonsense, you're asking for death," I said coldly, then immediately charged forward, launching a fierce attack on Huangfu Liyang. I instantly reached him, a flurry of leg shadows sweeping across—the Wind God Leg, my proudest leg technique. My martial arts repertoire consists of only two sets: the Blissful Freedom Hand and the Wind God Leg. A sky full of leg shadows descended, and at my level, using this move was like a whirlwind, incredibly smooth and fluid. Within a hundred meters, at least ten thousand of my figures appeared, an endless barrage of movements crashing down on Huangfu Liyang.
"Boom!" Sounds echoed through the air as some leg techniques pierced through the air, while others were utterly lifeless. Anyone with even a slight understanding of martial arts knows that leg techniques that move with the wind are not particularly frightening. Although that is already an extremely high speed, it can still be detected. However, the most terrifying leg techniques are undoubtedly those that are silent, enough to make one tremble, because they can take a life without one's knowledge. Only top-tier masters can use this move.
A flurry of leg shadows rained down on Huangfu Liyang. Although I was initially a bit careless, Huangfu Liyang was, after all, a master. In the blink of an eye, he changed his stance and began his attack. We had both reached a certain level, and ordinary moves were useless, so we went straight for killing blows. The Huangfu family had produced many great generals in the past, so naturally their martial arts style was characterized by its sweeping and powerful movements. Although simple, each move was ruthless. Huangfu Liyang was also very experienced, being over 80 years old. His mastery of martial arts was naturally far superior to mine, and his experience was invaluable. After all, they had lived through the most tragic period in Chinese history, so their experience was naturally incredibly rich, gained through countless battles.
However, although Huangfu Liyang was powerful, he was not without weaknesses. Although his internal energy was comparable to mine, his physical strength was far inferior. Even if Huangfu Liyang were in his prime, he wouldn't be able to compare to me, let alone at his age. Huangfu Liyang and I continued to exchange blows in the air.
The battle was breathtaking. Everything within a hundred meters was utterly destroyed. Millstone-sized rocks were reduced to ashes in the blink of an eye. Layers of grass were sheared away, leaving the ground barren and riddled with craters a meter or two deep, resembling the surface of the moon – a truly horrific sight.
While we were fighting, our men weren't idle either. Both sides engaged in a desperate, bloody battle. The fighting was evenly matched, with neither side gaining the upper hand and both suffering casualties. They were now fighting frantically, their eyes bloodshot and unstoppable.
"Old Ghost, I'm done playing with you now. I declare the warm-up over. I'm about to make my real move," I said with a cold laugh, having repelled Huangfu Liyang.
At this moment, I had no more interest in playing games with Huangfu Liyang. I had decided to wipe them all out. My earlier concealment of my strength had resulted in the deaths of seven or eight of my family's guards, including three or four fourth-rank experts. The family's strength was hard-won; these individuals had been trained from childhood with immense resources. One in hundreds might not even be a master like them. Moreover, these people were utterly loyal to the family. The recruited experts were no match for them. Every one of them dead was a loss, as it wouldn't be easy for the family to rebuild such talent overnight.
Therefore, I made my move. I charged towards Huangfu Weiming at supersonic speed, my fist turning a pale purple, enveloped in eerie purple flames. If Huangfu Liyang clashed with me, he would be severely injured, if not killed. Otherwise, I'd change my surname to his.
A punch came flying, and Huangfu Liyang, unaware of the faint flame on his fist, clashed with mine. The flames then strangely ignited on his body, instantly scorching his arm. However, Huangfu Liyang was cautious; from the beginning, he sensed his physical and physical weakness compared to mine, so he avoided direct combat, relying instead on skillful maneuvering and years of experience to stall me. Therefore, although he was suddenly at a disadvantage, he quickly dodged, extinguishing the flames with his internal energy. After all, the flames were only burning a small portion, so extinguishing them wasn't too difficult.
But were my flames so easily extinguished? As long as my focus remained, the flames would not go out. In an instant, Huangfu Liyang screamed in agony as his left hand turned to charcoal. If Huangfu Liyang hadn't decisively chopped off his own left hand, his entire body would likely have burned within a short time. My purple flames had reached a certain level, capable of burning most substances in the world.
Just as I was preparing to press my advantage and strike again, a whooshing sound suddenly came from beside me. While I was focused on dealing with Huangfu Liyang, preparing to burn him to death, a figure rushed out from behind and delivered a vicious sword strike, piercing my chest instantly, causing blood to gush out. You must know that my body is definitely harder than diamond; not just any sword can penetrate it. Moreover, although I was currently focused on Huangfu Liyang, anyone who could get close to me at this moment would be a master of equal skill; otherwise, it was out of the question.
Having sustained my injuries, I instantly unleashed a burst of intense purple flames around me before retreating to the side. I channeled the purple flames with all my might, attacking my enemy while I withdrew, coldly observing the old man opposite me. His hair and beard were completely white, his gaze somber, and his beard reached his chest, though tinged with a grime. He stood ramrod straight, holding an ancient longsword, coldly staring at me. Beside him, the pale-faced Huangfu Liyang also stood upright, surrounding me. Not only him, but another expert, also a Grandmaster, had arrived from outside. Accompanying him were over thirty other experts, at least ten of whom were at the Innate level. It seemed their preparations were thorough. The Huangfu family was determined to kill me completely; they even knew through some channels that I was a Grandmaster, hence this array, prepared to deliver a fatal blow.
"Dull Sword... Who are you?" I said coldly. The person in front of me was definitely not simple. Legend has it that none of the owners of the Ten Great Divine Swords of China were simple people, let alone the owner of this sword who had just injured himself with it.

Chapter 193 The General's Wrath
"Oh? You know Dull Sword?" The man seemed somewhat surprised, and said to me with a cold smile.
"Of course I know," I said coldly. "The Noble Sword is said to be priceless, forged by both heaven and man. During its forging, the Thunder God struck the iron, the Rain Goddess poured water, a dragon held the furnace, and the Heavenly Emperor added charcoal. The master swordsmith Ou Yezi, under the mandate of heaven, devoted himself to forging and polishing the sword with the gods for ten years before it was completed. After the sword was finished, the gods returned to heaven, Mount Chijin closed as before, the Ruoye River surged again, and Ou Yezi died from exhaustion. Legend has it that King Goujian of Yue once tried to exchange a thousand fine horses, three wealthy villages, and two large cities for it, but was refused. This was because of its nobility. However, I see no nobility in you, sir. You are merely a petty person who resorts to sneak attacks, and you are truly unworthy of this precious sword." I said coldly, then gave the old man in front of me a disdainful sneer.
"Hmph, this is Sword Ghost, the master of the Sword Worship Manor. You dare say he's unworthy to wield this sword? I think you've got a death wish, kid." A man behind Sword Ghost shouted at me. Judging from his appearance, he was clearly a sycophantic servant. But seeing Sword Ghost's smug expression, he seemed genuinely impressed. I hadn't expected the Huangfu family to have connections with the Sword Worship Manor. It seems the Huangfu family is hiding their true intentions. But then again, which family doesn't have connections in the martial world? Even our Li family and Shaolin are all in cahoots.
"Sword Worship Manor, hmph, fine, I'll remember this sword strike and repay you in the future," I said coldly.
"I'm ready anytime," Sword Ghost said arrogantly. This guy really thinks too highly of himself, not taking me seriously at all. But do you think you can just injure the dignified young master of the Li family like that? Hmph, this matter is definitely not over.
"And who is this person?" I looked at the other person surrounding me. This person also carried a sword, but it was incredibly elegant, and I could vaguely sense a murderous aura emanating from him. This person looked to be no more than forty years old, but the murderous aura did not conceal his superb skills. In his hand, he held an ancient longsword with serrated ends, clearly a deadly weapon. If I'm not mistaken, this sword should be the Fish Intestine Sword. I know without a doubt who possesses the Fish Intestine Sword; I can't think of anyone other than a descendant of the legendary swordsman Simon Fubuki. Who else could swagger out wielding the Fish Gut Sword? Without a doubt, it must be the Ximen family, the Ximen family's top expert, Ximen Kuangfeng, a member of a collateral branch. It's said he was obsessed with martial arts from a young age, practicing swordsmanship since childhood. By thirty, he had mastered swordsmanship and become the Ximen family's top expert. Now, ten years later, his level is unknown, but it's known that he reached the Grandmaster level ten years ago. Conservatively, he should now be at least at the Intermediate Master level. It's because of him that the Ximen family has a glimmer of power to rival the Dongfang family.
"I didn't expect this guy to be here too. Looks like we're in trouble today." "I thought to myself, my wounds won't heal quickly. The Sword Demon's strike was incredibly accurate, almost piercing my heart. However, he underestimated my physical strength. The instant the sword pierced me, I used all my strength to change its direction, but even so, the bleeding wouldn't stop. My face grew paler with each passing minute. I tried to forcefully stop the bleeding, but it wasn't very effective. There was no other way; the three of them had me completely sealed off, and I couldn't escape.
My words at this moment were naturally meant to distract them. Sure enough, they paused slightly, and one of them was about to speak. But in that instant, I unleashed a burst of purple flames in all directions. My power-controlled flames were naturally difficult to break, but at this point, I was injured and my strength was incredibly weak. However, this delayed the enemy's advance.
Damn it... carelessness... carelessness! I didn't expect these guys to have gathered so many experts. This time, I'm just unlucky." "Don't let your mother escape now that she's old, or you'll never forgive her."
Seeing me flee, the remaining experts of the clan almost used forbidden techniques, the "Heavenly Demon Disintegration Technique," a method that guarantees certain death, to push their power to the limit and then desperately try to stop my pursuers.
Undoubtedly, under the combined attack of three grandmasters, even with the Heavenly Demon Disintegration Technique, the dozen or so remaining men were nothing more than ants. In an instant, Ximen Kuangfeng waved his hand, a cloud-like light flashing past dozens of his men. Three men who hadn't even reacted were instantly torn in half. Sword Ghost, like a ghost, swept past, turning several of my clan guards into corpses in his wake.
Compared to the two of them, Huangfu Liyang was relatively gentle; he didn't kill anyone, only quickly eliminating one of his men before rushing over. As for me, I wasn't much better off; one arm was completely useless. From today onward, I could only be a one-armed hero. I watched the three of us flee with hatred, then eliminated a few fearless men and charged forward.
"Brothers, we can't let these bastards catch up with the young master! We'll take them all down with us!" One of his men, seeing they were no match for the enemy, roared to the seven or eight survivors behind him. His words were followed by several explosions—"Bang! Bang! Bang!"—clearly, these men had self-destructed, using their deaths to slow the enemy's advance.
Hearing this, I continued my desperate escape, not looking back, not even pausing. I knew I couldn't. If I hesitated, they would catch up, and if they did, I would surely die. My death would not only betray myself but also the family guards who died for me. I understood this during the Heavenly Kill; assassins are cold-blooded, only caring about themselves in defeat. I had never felt this way before. Now I finally realize... how pathetic I can be. I realize how painful it is to see someone sacrifice themselves for me. Thinking of my men who sacrificed themselves for me, for the first time, a sense of powerlessness welled up inside me, an urge to cry. It turns out... I'm not omnipotent after all.
Undoubtedly, although my men's self-destruction didn't cause any real harm to the three Grandmasters and their subordinates, the powerful force of the explosions still hindered their progress. After all, the self-destruction of seven or eight rank-five experts is no small matter; even Grandmasters need to be careful, or they might still get injured. Not to mention their henchmen.
Undoubtedly, the self-destruction of several family guards bought me time, giving me a chance to escape. However, the strenuous activity further weakened my already injured body. Blood gushed from my chest twice, like a fountain. I bet if it weren't for the extreme power of my "Blissful Immortal Divine Skill," and if it weren't for my robust physique, I would definitely be dead by now—not just dead, but utterly and completely.
My frantic run left a trail of blood, undoubtedly pointing the way for their pursuit. However, I didn't have time to worry about that. My priority was to escape, to escape as quickly as possible. If I escaped, if I survived, everything would be fine; otherwise, I was doomed.
I ran along the road for about seven or eight miles until I reached a military camp near Shanghai. Shanghai was a major city in the east, and the headquarters of the Eastern Military Region was located in the nearby mountains. Although it was well-hidden, I had been there before and knew the way. I knew there was at least a division there, plus guards, totaling at least ten thousand troops. If I reached them, I would be safe.
It wasn't that they wouldn't dare kill me just because they were there. To put it bluntly, in a direct confrontation, these men wouldn't be a match for an armored division. But if they were allowed to outflank or approach these troops, they could be wiped out in ten minutes. However, I was betting. I bet they wouldn't dare. If an armored division directly under the Eastern Military Region was destroyed, I bet none of the three major powers would survive. I guarantee that the people of the nation are not to be trifled with. Grandmaster-level martial artists are very powerful, but even they... Can something powerful really stop a missile? Besides my freakish body, which can withstand small missiles, I can't think of anyone else who could. I'm not usually easily injured, but the strange thing is that the opponent used a blunt weapon. What is a blunt weapon? It's one of the Ten Great Swords of China! Each of the Ten Great Swords of China is incredibly sharp, practically indestructible. Forget my mortal body; even meteorites from outer space and refined gold would cut through it like tofu.
I almost fainted several times along the way, but my strong will prevented it. I burned the wounds with flames and then sealed them up. I tried to stop the bleeding, but unfortunately, the intense activity caused it to start flowing again almost immediately. I had to continue the burning sensation, over and over again. Each movement was excruciating, the pain indescribable. Pain... pain... excruciating pain... I couldn't think of anything else, nothing more, because the pain was unbearable.
However, the pain wasn't entirely without its benefits. While it was incredibly painful, it kept me alert, kept my mind clear, and prevented me from collapsing—an instinctive response. I ran, fleeing for my life.
Finally, after what seemed like an eternity, dawn broke. I saw a dozen or so armed soldiers standing about a hundred meters away. Beside them stood a tank with people sitting inside, coldly watching us. Next to them, a large sign was secured with barbed wire, bearing four bright red characters: "Military Restricted Area."
Seeing this, I smiled, a faint smile appearing on my pale face, even though my clothes were now stained crimson with blood. I staggered towards them.
"Halt! Who are you? This is a military restricted area. Don't come any closer, or I'll shoot!" A lieutenant, seeing me, immediately raised his gun and shouted at me.
I didn't stop, and with all my might shouted, "Go...go find your commander, Li Mingtang...my name is Li Tianxie...hurry..."
Then I collapsed unconscious at the entrance to the military restricted area. The soldiers, seeing this, were momentarily at a loss. This was the headquarters of the Eastern Military Region, a place absolutely forbidden to ordinary people. It was also a secret location, unlike the publicly visible military building. This was classified; the true command headquarters of the Eastern Military Region was hidden deep in the mountains, difficult for most to find. Yet I had found this place, claiming to be looking for their commander, and even knew his name, sharing the same surname. Clearly, our relationship was extraordinary. However, they dared not let me in, because if I were a spy or something, they absolutely could not bear the responsibility. Not only would they be implicated, but their families would also be affected. They couldn't take the risk, not even a little.
However, seeing that I was unconscious, they understood that if I had any connection with their company or if I were some important person, and their inaction led to my death, they would suffer even more. So, after much hesitation, the lieutenant decided to come and check on me.
After arriving with a group of men, he checked my pulse and breathing and immediately shouted, "Zhang and Wang, quickly tell the commander! Wu, Chun, Ma, and Jiang, come and help me carry him inside! Huang, call the medical unit and say someone has lost too much blood and needs emergency treatment. Tell them to send someone immediately, saying they are a relative of the commander!"
"Yes, sir!" The soldiers were all rigorously trained, and upon hearing their commander's order, they immediately sprang into action. Two soldiers ran inside, one started making a phone call, and the rest quickly carried me into the camp.
Just as they entered, dozens more pursued them, led by the three Grandmasters, followed by a dozen or so others.
"Halt! Who are you? This is a military restricted area. Outsiders are not allowed to enter." At this moment, the lieutenant's expression changed as he spoke. As soon as he finished speaking, the seven or eight men standing next to him immediately raised their guns and pointed them at the three grandmasters and their men. Anyone could see that something was wrong. I had just run over covered in blood, and then these people followed me within seven or eight minutes. There were so many of them. Even a blind person would know that these people were chasing me. Although they hadn't confirmed my identity yet, even if I were an ordinary person, they would protect my life. Not to mention that my behavior just now clearly indicated that I was related to their company.
Huangfu Liyang and his companions' expressions changed. They probably hadn't expected me to venture into the military zone. However, the bloodstains on the ground clearly indicated I'd been there. They wanted to pursue me, but hesitated. This secret base deep in the mountains was undoubtedly state-owned, and while their eight great families were powerful, they weren't powerful enough to defy the government. Forcibly setting foot here would be treason, a crime none of them could bear. They might not be afraid, but ultimately, they weren't alone; they had families. They could run if something happened, but as the saying goes, you can run away, but you can't hide. Their families weren't masters; they couldn't escape. So, they hesitated.
"We mean no harm. We're just looking for someone. This person is a friend of ours who was injured, so we hope to find him quickly. I wonder if any of you have seen him?" Huangfu Weiming, being shrewd and calculating, knew that a direct confrontation wouldn't work, so he began to lie, hoping to glean some information.
That lieutenant wasn't an ordinary person; how many people were fools to be transferred here? Looking at Huangfu Weiming, whose eyes were filled with suspicion, he hesitated for a moment before saying loudly, "No, we don't know. Please leave immediately, or we won't be polite. If you dare to take a step forward, we'll shoot."
"Please inform them that Huangfu Liyang of the Huangfu family and Ximen Kuangfeng of the Ximen family are visiting your commander." Seeing this situation, although Huangfu Liyang and his men were furious, they were helpless and could only continue. In their view, with experts from two of the eight great families present, everyone would give them face; it wouldn't be too late to ask for their men later.
"Commander, a young man just came looking for you. His name is Li Tianxie. I wonder if you would like to see him?" At this moment, Li Mingtang's secretary approached, looking at Li Mingtang who was discussing matters, and hesitated before speaking to him. Although he didn't want to disturb his superior, the young man seemed to have some connection to him, so he took a gamble and asked tentatively.
"What? Li Tianxie? Please come in quickly!" Li Mingtang, who was discussing military matters, immediately stood up upon hearing this.
The secretary hesitated upon hearing his commander's words, seemingly aware of his importance to the commander. Otherwise, Li Mingtang wouldn't have suddenly stopped the meeting and come out; such behavior was uncommon for him.
"Commander, that man was being chased, covered in blood, and unconscious. Several of our soldiers rescued him, and he's currently being treated by the medical team. People from the Huangfu and Ximen families also arrived; they seem to be the ones chasing that young man. They're outside saying they want to see you. What do you think…?" The secretary hurriedly reported, knowing he couldn't delay. He immediately relayed everything to Li Mingtang, as he was just a lowly secretary and it was best not to hide anything. He was now thankful he had spoken up; otherwise, he would have been in serious trouble, and the commander would surely have held him accountable later.
"What?! They've gone too far! They actually dared to attack our Li family's young master! I think they've had enough of living! Sound the alarm! Put the entire army on high alert! Mobilize all troops and send them over! I'm going to wipe out these bastards! You bunch of idiots, why didn't you report such an important matter sooner? If anything happens to my young master, I'll have you all shot!!" Upon hearing this, Li Mingtang immediately flew into a rage, slamming his fist on the table and shouting at his secretary. It was clear that he was extremely angry. Chapter

194 The Unstoppable Power of the Li Family
"Commander, the Huangfu family and the Ximen family are very powerful. If we do this, the higher-ups will blame us..." The secretary was not only shrewd and worldly-wise but also Li Mingtang's confidant; otherwise, he wouldn't have been in that position. However... there were clearly some secrets he didn't know. He only knew about the eight great families but not the power hidden behind Li Mingtang. After all, someone of his status would find it difficult to know about the three great families.
"You know nothing! Do as I say! Move all the tanks from the base over here and aim the missiles at them. Have the three nearby divisions send men over immediately. Have the Air Force send all the armed helicopters they can, and have all the missiles aimed here! Damn it, anyone who disobeys will be shot!" Li Mingtang roared at his secretary like a mad lion.
The secretary was stunned for a moment, then quickly ran out. He had never seen the commander so angry before, and seeing that the political commissar, deputy commander, and several generals sitting around didn't try to stop him, but were all extremely angry, he knew Li Mingtang was no ordinary person. He hurriedly ran out.
"Come back here!" Li Mingtang called out to the secretary as soon as he ran out.
"What are your orders, Commander?" the secretary asked, turning around.
"Call all the doctors from the base over. If anything happens to my young master, they can prepare to spend the rest of their lives in jail," Li Mingtang said angrily. After saying that, he said to the guard next to him, "Mobilize the guard company and come with me."
"Yes, sir." The guard saluted and quickly left, running off to inform the others.
Fifteen minutes later, a large number of soldiers had gathered at the entrance of the base. Instead of warm smiles, Huangfu Liyang and his group were met with cold, hard gun barrels. Hundreds of soldiers rushed out, their guns pointed at them. Dozens of tanks rolled out of the base, aiming at their location. Several armed helicopters roared down from the sky, instantly surrounding them and unleashing their full firepower. They had no doubt that if they made any move, they would be pulverized. Aside from the three Grandmasters, none of them were confident of escaping under such circumstances.
"What do you mean? Where is your commander? What do you want?" Ximen Kuangfeng angrily demanded of the soldiers before him.
"Hmph, who are they? They are my men, soldiers of China." A steady voice rang out in the arena. Li Mingtang emerged from the base, his crisp general's uniform gleaming. Beside him, besides a large troop, were six or seven other generals. Although not a grandmaster, Li Mingtang was a member of the Li family, and his martial arts had reached the peak of the Innate Realm, only a step away from the grandmaster level. If it weren't for the arduous military service, he would likely have already reached the grandmaster level. Nearly sixty, his voice remained naturally loud, and his tall stature made him appear no more than fifty.
"You are…?" Ximen Kuangfeng frowned, looking at Li Mingtang.
"I am Li Mingtang, commander of the Eastern Military Region," Li Mingtang said coldly.
"Oh, so it's Commander Li. What brings you this commotion, Commander Li?" Huangfu Liyang asked Li Mingtang with a slightly respectful tone. Although he was over a hundred years old, Huangfu Liyang, having frequently navigated social situations, understood the importance of keeping a low profile at this time.
"What are we doing? I'm asking you, are you chasing a young man?" Li Mingtang said coldly, making no attempt to conceal his murderous aura.
"Yes, do you know where he is? Hand him over, and both the Ximen and Huangfu families will come to your aid, otherwise..." Upon hearing this, Ximen Kuangfeng looked at Li Mingtang and said calmly. As soon as the words left his mouth, Huangfu Liyang knew he was in trouble. Who would speak like that? The other party was, after all, a general commander of a major military region. Even the heads of the eight great families would show him respect. To put it bluntly, the commander of a major military region was no less powerful than the heads of the eight great families. Yet, Ximen Kuangfeng was speaking like this. Huangfu Liyang had long heard that Ximen Kuangfeng was obsessed with martial arts and had no sense of human relationships. Today, he had witnessed it firsthand. Even if this matter could have been resolved, it had now become impossible to resolve.
"Hmph, you're threatening me? You injured my Li family's young master and you still dare to swagger around threatening me? I think your eight great families are tired of living." Li Mingtang sneered, then turned to the men behind him and coldly shouted, "Men! Members of the Huangfu and Ximen families have openly attacked civilians and trespassed into a military restricted area, attempting to kill six Chinese generals. They have committed treason! Annihilate them!"
Li Mingtang's words immediately stunned Huangfu Liyang and his group. Huangfu Liyang was dumbfounded, stammering, "Weiming didn't tell me that was the Li family's young master... Oh my god... our Huangfu family has caused trouble!"
However, the soldiers clearly wouldn't stop while they were stunned. Gunfire erupted, and even armed helicopters in the air launched missiles at their location without hesitation. "Boom... boom..." Everyone showed no sign of stopping, relentlessly firing as if unleashing all their firepower.
After a burst of gunfire, a large crater appeared in the ground. Those who followed Huangfu Liyang, including Huangfu Liyang himself, were all reduced to dust. Even a Grandmaster would find it difficult to escape such an attack, let alone someone still in a daze. Therefore, his death was inevitable; he was reduced to dust, leaving nothing behind.
However, not everyone suffered the same fate. At least Simon Kuangfeng and Sword Ghost were unharmed. They escaped the attack, though injured, and flew into the air, quickly departing. The flight speed of a Grandmaster is so fast that even a helicopter cannot keep up; it is extremely swift, but of course, it is also very energy-consuming, and they cannot fly very far.
Watching them fly away, Li Mingtang coldly said to the men beside him, "Notify the missile units, shoot them down at all costs. Have ground forces conduct a full search; kill them on sight. Let's see how capable they are, daring to escape within the defense zone of my Eastern Military Region."
"Whoosh..." Two missiles rose from the mountains, streaking across the clouds, and hurtled towards the two Grandmasters who were fleeing at supersonic speed. "Bang!" Two loud explosions followed, and mushroom clouds appeared in the sky, immediately alarming the outskirts of Shanghai. Many people began to panic. The two Grandmasters were reduced to ashes in the attack, leaving only two incredibly hard longswords. While Grandmasters are powerful, they are not completely immune to firearms, so their deaths were inevitable.
Meanwhile, I was carried off a stretcher onto a helicopter and quickly entered a valley in the south. Due to excessive blood loss, they couldn't save me yet. It wasn't that they lacked the ability, but rather that the drawback of my Undying Bliss Divine Art had manifested. Although my body was incredibly tough, the doctors were helpless because their instruments couldn't even penetrate my skin. So, they could only rush me here... to someone on good terms with the Li family... to the Ghost Doctor of Guihun Manor, one of the two great medical gods alongside the Medicine King of Shennong Valley.
Only the two of them in this world could save me now.
At the same time, news of my sneak attack reached the ears of my grandfather and my unscrupulous father, and the winds of change swept across China.
"What?! How dare you attack Tianxie!!!! How is Tianxie now?" My grandfather, who was drinking tea at home, immediately flew into a rage upon hearing the news, slamming his teacup on the ground and demanding an answer from Uncle Zhong beside him.
"Young Master has been sent to the Ghost Doctor, but... his fate is uncertain." Uncle Zhong's eyes flashed with worry and murderous intent as he respectfully addressed the old man.
Upon hearing this, the old man's expression changed, and his murderous aura surged. Although he wasn't a martial arts master, practicing only for health, his long-standing high status had cultivated an unparalleled domineering aura that inspired fear. He calmly said to Uncle Zhong beside him, "Get the family moving. Show them what's what. If the Li family remains inactive for too long, people will think our Li family, like a sick cat, has become weak, and any Tom, Dick, or Harry will dare to cause trouble for us... Three days... In three days, I want the Huangfu family, the Ximen family, and the Baijian Manor to disappear from this world. I want them to understand that my grandson, Li Xiaotian's, is not someone to be trifled with."
"Yes, Master." Uncle Zhong responded and left, vanishing without a trace, as if he had never been there at all.
An hour later, news broke that the Huangfu and Ximen families had jointly attacked the secret command post of the Eastern Military Region. The military announced that it was a terrorist attack, that the two families had killed more than twenty military personnel, and that they had attempted to kill thirteen high-ranking generals, including the commander and political commissar of the Eastern Military Region. The military had now imposed martial law, declared the Ximen and Huangfu families traitors, and announced a full-scale annihilation of the Ximen and Huangfu families. All those associated with the two families were warned to immediately sever ties, and all members of the Ximen and Huangfu families were convicted of treason and sentenced to death without mercy.
"Damn it, they dared to attack my son... wipe them out... wipe them out..." While the Chinese army and the Li family's assassins were on the move, a handsome man in his twenties, far away in Hawaii, was shouting into the phone, his voice filled with rage, his handsome face contorted with rage.
When the news arrived, it was already evening. A conference room in Longjing, China, was packed with people. Those who frequently watch television would recognize that the attendees were all national leaders, and all of them held high positions. At the center sat an elderly man with white hair and beard, speaking in a deep voice to the group around him: "Still haven't found Old Li? What's the situation?"
"Not yet. Old Li has shut down all his phones and refuses entry to anyone. We can't contact him at all. Alas... this time, I'm afraid the Ximen and Huangfu families are doomed." A middle-aged man with glasses, appearing refined, sighed to the elderly man in the center.
"Is there really no way?" the elderly man asked his subordinates with a hint of worry.
His words undoubtedly silenced everyone present. These were all shrewd old men, the kind of people who, having lived so long, were known as "old foxes." Everyone understood that the Li family was like a powder keg, ready to explode at any moment. No one wanted to provoke them, lest they get burned. They didn't want to do that; self-preservation was the best policy. After all, they were old and afraid of death. As for why this place is full of elderly people, the reason is simple. Everyone understands China's political system... its unique characteristics. A group of extremely old men are leading a group of old men in a revolution. Look at the high-ranking officials sitting around them; apart from the 45-year-old intelligence minister Wu Wenbin, the youngest is at least 70. At that age, ordinary people would have been retired for over a decade, yet these high-ranking leaders are "tirelessly" working day and night "contributing to the people"—truly remarkable... "worthy of respect"...
In their words, young people... are too young and not stable enough; they're afraid their rapid promotions will affect the overall situation... It must be said that these leaders are truly "thoughtful"; working here even when they're almost in their graves is truly "hard-working."
"Not yet... According to our intelligence, the Huangfu family, the Ximen family, and the Jianghu sect Baijian Manor jointly attacked the young master of the Li family. The young master of the Li family, Li Tianxie, is still missing, which is why the Li family is so angry and even went so far as to mobilize the army." Wu Wenbin, wearing glasses, said to the chairman who asked the question with some helplessness.
"Old Li is really too reckless. Nobody wants to see their child in trouble, but there's no need to drive them to their deaths. These two families are deeply entrenched in the country, and they control numerous businesses. Not to mention the Baijian Manor. The three families combined have at least two or three thousand people. Old Li's actions will implicate these innocent people. Who can mediate? See if we can ease the conflict. After all, we must consider the lives of thousands; we can't let innocent people die or be injured..." The Chairman's words undoubtedly came from a benevolent person and represented the neutral faction in the country. However, it was unfortunate that he couldn't act as mediator because his position was inappropriate. His son had married a daughter of the Ximen family. Although the Chairman felt he had a clear conscience, going at this time would inevitably make people think he was speaking favorably of the Ximen family, which would backfire.
Unfortunately, everyone present looked around nervously, or kept their heads down, and no one spoke. The chairman glanced at them with disappointment, then looked at a thin, elderly man of about eighty who was resting with his eyes closed and said to him, "Old Liu, what do you think... perhaps you could go and try to persuade the Li family? After all, you are both from three of the most powerful families and have a thousand-year-old friendship. I think they will give you face. The Ximen family has indeed gone too far this time, but it shouldn't involve innocent people. I think we should only punish the ringleaders and let the rest go. It all depends on you to speak to them..."
"It's not that I don't want to speak up... it's just that I'm powerless to help. You may not know that the Li family is notoriously short of male offspring, and only one person in each generation can have a son, while the others can only have daughters or are unable to have children at all. Now that the Huangfu family has attacked Old Li's grandson, it's like cutting off the Li family's lineage. It's normal for the Li family to react this way. Moreover, Old Li's grandson's fate is currently unknown, and no one can provoke him. I think you all know his temper, although he doesn't get angry now... but twenty years ago... hehe... I think everyone remembers that incident vividly. So I think you all should calm down and keep your tempers in check, otherwise you'll be the ones who suffer in the end."
"Hello... umm... I understand." Just then, Wu Wenbin's phone rang. After answering the call and nodding, he hung up and sighed, saying to the people in front of him, "I'm sorry, everyone, I have some bad news. Just thirty minutes ago, the entire 341 members of the martial arts family, Baijian Manor, were slaughtered. Not a single one survived, not even the newborn baby. Fifteen minutes ago, the Huangfu family was also massacred. It seems the same organization was responsible, but we don't know who they are. We only know that this organization is very powerful. All 673 members of the Huangfu family, along with 1,200 loyal henchmen, were killed, and their deaths were gruesome." "The other side left no trace. All the women found dead had been gang-raped and killed. The perpetrators were extremely ruthless and almost inhuman. All the men had their limbs amputated, and all the women had been gang-raped to death. The bodies of over thirty children, including a three-month-old infant, were also retrieved from a well belonging to the Huangfu family. They were clearly thrown in while still alive."
Upon hearing Wu Wenbin's words, everyone's expression changed drastically, as if they couldn't believe it was true. Almost everyone's face turned pale, extremely strange. It was impossible for these people to be from the Li family, as the Li family hadn't arrived yet according to the information. And if they weren't from the Li family, probably no one present would believe it.
"Could the Li family be hiding their power?" Almost everyone thought this at the same time, including Old Liu, the head of the Liu family, Liu Bosong. Thinking of this, everyone felt a cold sweat break out on their spines. It seemed they had underestimated the Li family before.
"And what about the Ximen family? How are they now?" Compared to these politicians, the Chairman was more concerned about human lives; after all, lives were at stake. The ruthlessness of the other side had exceeded his imagination. If he went to the Ximen family, there would definitely be a river of blood again. ...Alas...Alas...

Chapter 195 The Ghost Doctor of Guihun Manor
"The Ximen family... It's alright for now. Those people don't seem to have started attacking the Ximen headquarters yet. However, the Ximen family's forces in various places, along with the forces of Baijian Manor and the Huangfu family, have been completely eradicated by the Li family. Now, a large number of troops have wiped out all the three major family forces they could find. The Ximen family is not doing well either. The Li family's military sweep has caused them to lose at least 50 billion US dollars, directly crippling the Ximen family. Their members on the periphery have all been eliminated. However, the Ximen family's people and remaining assets have been nowhere to be found." Wu Wenbin frowned and said to the group of leaders around him. As the Minister of National Intelligence and the head of the Central Intelligence Agency, it was not a glorious thing for him to be completely unaware of the sudden disappearance of thousands of people from the Ximen family.
"What? You don't even know where the Simon family went? What is the CIA for? Don't you understand the seriousness of this? This is dereliction of duty, a serious dereliction of duty..." A slightly overweight, balding old man immediately launched an attack upon hearing this. Undoubtedly, this villain was Wu Wenbin's adversary, the director of the National Security Bureau. After all, their relationship had never been harmonious; everyone was well aware of the conflict between the National Security Bureau and the CIA. A
barrage of attacks followed immediately. That's how politicians are; they won't offer help in times of need, but kicking someone when they're down is definitely their forte.
"Hehe, recently our Liu family and the Ximen family have had some business dealings, so I invited the Ximen family to visit the Liu family's ancestral lands. Unexpectedly, we escaped the annihilation of our entire family. It seems that fortune and misfortune are truly separated by a single thought. Hehe, I think everyone should not blame Minister Wu..." Liu Bosong said with a smile. As soon as he said this, everyone had an expression of knowing agreement. At this time, no one blamed Wu Wenbin. It was normal that no clues could be found. If Wu Wenbin had this ability, he would not need to be the intelligence minister. He could directly become the chairman. The three major families have a long history. Who knows how many secrets they have hidden? They have hidden far too many things over thousands of years.
"Sigh... But... you all know Old Li's temper. With the Li family's abilities, they'll find my Liu family within three days. Judging from the current situation, our Liu family can't protect the Ximen family for long. Now we can only hope that the Li family's grandson is alright, otherwise I'll have to use the Ximen family to appease the Li family..." A trace of worry flashed across Liu Bosong's face. Having fought with the Li family for over a thousand years, Liu Bosong, as the head of the Liu family, understood the meaning of the Li family's heir better than anyone else. If anyone harmed the Li family's heir, Liu Bosong would never interfere. But this time was different, because the Liu family was also involved in this matter. The whole thing was hidden behind the Liu family. Otherwise, a young master from the Huangfu family wouldn't have the right to use experts like Ximen Kuangfeng and Jian Gui. However, this wasn't Liu Bosong's decision, but his grandson Liu Rensong's. Enraged upon learning this, Liu Bosong immediately crippled Liu Rensong and imprisoned him for life.
Afterwards, he quickly summoned the Ximen family members to the Liu family's territory, knowing that only there could they possibly withstand the Li family's search. However, this wasn't a long-term solution; the Li family would eventually find out, and at that point, Liu Bosong would have no choice but to kill them to silence them and send out all the Ximen family members' corpses. Otherwise, the enraged Li family might drag the Liu family down with the country.
"So, how is the young master of the Li family doing now?" At this moment, the chairman asked the question everyone wanted to ask and was most concerned about, the key question in this matter: Li Tianxie, that is, me.
"The situation is dire. Many experts are helpless. The Li family has already taken him away by plane to a manor, which, according to our intelligence, should be with the Ghost Doctor at Guihun Manor. I think that apart from the Medicine King and the Ghost Doctor, no one else in the world can save him." Wu Wenbin reported calmly. Among those present, only he, Liu Bosong, and the Director of the National Security Bureau understood what the Ghost Doctor and the Medicine King were referring to. These two were known for bringing the dead back to life and turning the living back to death, but getting them to save someone was incredibly difficult—harder than ascending to heaven.
"Well, in that case, since the Li family has found the Ghost Doctor, then you should go find the Medicine King. Whatever his request, the country will grant it, as long as he goes to Guihun Manor to treat the Li family's young master." The Chairman said confidently, and his words undoubtedly won everyone's approval. Because if I were to die, the harm to the entire country would be immeasurable.
"But..." Wu Wenbin wanted to say something after hearing this. Not only him, but also Wang Kaishan, the head of the National Security Bureau and Special Task Force Nine, frowned. The Medicine King wasn't easy to persuade; for most people, getting his help was impossible, let alone even getting a meeting with him. But now, the Chairman's words...
"There are no 'buts.' This matter has threatened national security. There can be absolutely no carelessness or favoritism. Tell the Medicine King that if he helps complete this task, the country will grant him any request. If he doesn't agree, then don't blame the country. Notify the Dragon Group and all the experts of Special Task Force Nine to mobilize and surround Shennong Valley. Notify the missile units to target that area. If they dare to disagree, make Shennong Valley disappear from the map." The Chairman slammed his hand on the table, his usual magnanimous image vanishing, replaced by an air of dominance.
"Yes, sir." Wang Kaishan and Wu Wenbin could only helplessly accept this demand.
The situation in the country had changed, but none of that was within my consideration, as I was still unconscious. A large transport plane brought me from Shanghai. A dozen or so experts from the Li family escorted me to Guihun Manor. At the eerie entrance of the manor, there was no one around. The entire hillside was barren and silent. Several withered corpses hung from the bare tree trunks. Apart from crows, there was nothing else on the trees. The whole hillside seemed sinister and terrifying. On this small hill, which was about ten miles in circumference, there was a dilapidated temple, or rather, a manor. Following the flat mountain path, the dozen or so experts from the Li family carried me up.
"Hehehehe... Who are you? How dare you come to Guihun Manor? Don't you know this is one of the ten most dangerous places in the martial arts world? Those who come here never return..." A sinister and terrifying voice rang out in the sky, coming from all directions, shouting at the group of experts from the Li family.
"Senior... We are guards of the Li family. This is our young master, the sole heir of the Li family. He has been attacked and we are begging for your help." A guard stepped forward and spoke loudly to the empty hillside.
"Heh heh... The Li family? Should I treat someone from the Li family? I, the Ghost Doctor, never consider status when I treat people, only my mood. Unfortunately, I'm in a bad mood today. Get lost, lest I get angry and kill you all... I won't treat this person." A sinister voice echoed from the sky, followed by immense killing intent and a chilling aura.
Rumors circulated that the Ghost Doctor was capricious and had killed countless people, but he had also saved many. However, it all depended on his mood. When he was in a good mood, he would readily help anyone, even a major villain. But when he was in a bad mood, he wouldn't even acknowledge the Emperor himself, and might even kill him.
The Ghost Doctor has been famous for many years, but no one knows exactly how many. All that is known is that his name was already famous throughout the land by the late Qing Dynasty. As for his exact age, no one knows. People only know that the Ghost Doctor is a terrifying master who has killed countless people and has superb medical skills. Anyone who takes action can be saved, no matter how serious their injuries. At most, they can recover in three months. There is a legend about the origin of the name Ghost Doctor: It is said in the martial arts world that if Yama wants someone to die at midnight, he will not let them live until dawn. But the Ghost Doctor can make you live immediately, and even if Yama comes, it will be in vain.
Upon hearing this, the Li family guards' expressions immediately changed. After exchanging glances, one of them stepped forward and shouted to the outside, "Senior Ghost Doctor, our patriarch said that as long as you are willing to treat our young master, the Li family is willing to pay any price. Just name your price, and the Li family will do anything for you."
"Bang!" The guard's words had barely finished when he turned into a bloody mist, and an old man, as withered as a tree trunk, appeared before them. His entire body was hidden in a black cloak, and he said in a chilling voice, "Heh heh... I told you, I'm in a bad mood. I used to have some dealings with Li Yong of your Li family, but when I'm in a bad mood, I don't give face to anyone. I'll kill one as a warning. Now get out of here, or I'll kill you all."
The Ghost Doctor's words immediately tensed all the Li family guards around him, forming a defensive formation around me, as if afraid the Ghost Doctor would harm me. They nervously guarded against him, fearing he might attack me.
"Senior Ghost Doctor, our young master is very important to us. We hope you understand that if you save him, the Li family will give you anything you want. However, if you don't, although we are no match for you, you should understand the power of the Li family. So... if anything happens to our young master because of you, the Li family will ensure you die a horrible death." A Li family assassin said to Ghost Doctor. As assassins trained by the Li family from a young age, death was not something to fear for them; dying for their family was an honor.
"Boy, you dare threaten me?" Ghost Doctor said coldly, then rushed forward, reaching out a hand to attack one of my guards. However, at this moment, a cloud of blood mist suddenly rose in the sky, instantly blocking Ghost Doctor's attack.
"Shura, what do you mean? You dare to stop me from killing? Do you want to die with them?" Ghost Doctor, after being knocked back, looked at the cloud of blood mist in front of him and said coldly to Shura.
"Ghost Doctor, you should know you are no match for me. Don't make a fool of yourself." Shura stood in front of my group of guards, blocking the Ghost Doctor's path. He closed his eyes, still with that cold demeanor, still wearing that blood-red robe, and
spoke calmly to the Ghost Doctor before him.
"Hmph... Shura, what's your relationship with these people? You actually went against me for their sake!! If you dare to interfere today, then if anyone in your Shura Path gets injured, just let them fend for themselves. Don't come to my Guihun Manor, I can't afford to deal with them..." The Ghost Doctor's thin, wrinkled face suddenly turned angry as he spoke to Shura in front of him. He was no longer as arrogant as before, but there was a hint of humanity in his expression. It seemed that he and Shura knew each other, and were quite familiar with each other.
"I don't want to get involved in these matters either. Normally, I wouldn't care if they fend for themselves, but this time it was the master's order for you to save him. Whether you save him or not is up to you. I'm just responsible for delivering the message. Everything is up to you, Ghost Doctor... However, you, Ghost Doctor, will bear the master's wrath alone. I want to see how you, the leader of the Evil Ghost Path, explain yourself to the master." Shura said coldly, and then disappeared before everyone's eyes.
"Hmph, consider yourself lucky. Come in with me." The Ghost Doctor glanced at me lying on the stretcher and said to my guards, then vanished in a flash.
"Where...where am I?" When I woke up again, I found myself in a ghostly room. Everything was dilapidated, but clean enough, yet it felt eerily cold. Standing before me was a person completely hidden in a cloak. Although I tried my best to speak loudly, I was too weak, and my words came out weakly.
"Hmph, kid, you're lucky. This is my Guihun Manor. Someone asked me to heal you. You're fortunate. If it were someone else, hmph, you'd be dead by now. Your injuries aren't too serious, but it seems you cultivate external martial arts focused on physical strength. Your body is harder than diamond, impossible to cut with any tools. Luckily... I have a few of Li Xunhuan's treasured swords from back then. Although they're a bit of a stretch, they're usable with the Cold Iron Flame Needles. You lost too much blood and used up eighteen of my carefully crafted Ten Thousand Beast Blood Soul Pills. You're mostly recovered now, and should be back in a few months. Good luck. Rest now." The person hidden in the cloak spoke to me in an old, hoarse voice.
"Guihun Manor? Then what are you?" I asked weakly, addressing the person who had stood up and was preparing to leave.
"The Ghost Doctor of Guihun Manor..." The man had already drifted away, preparing to leave. His words startled me. When I came to my senses, there was no trace of him left, for he had vanished before my eyes.
"Guihun Manor... I never thought I'd be here. Heh, well, who else could save me besides him?" I chuckled self-deprecatingly, muttering to myself. But suddenly, I felt a little uneasy... Who was the Ghost Doctor of Guihun Manor? The legendary physician, renowned for his unparalleled medical skills, even surpassing the Medicine King of Shennong Valley, was certainly not a benevolent figure. Although the Ghost Doctor was incredibly skilled, his moods were unpredictable; whether he saved someone or not was a matter of a single thought. However, the Medicine King hadn't necessarily saved more people than the Ghost Doctor. But... The Ghost Doctor had one unacceptable flaw: he never repeated himself when treating patients. He always liked to experiment with new things on others, causing them unbearable pain. Although the Ghost Doctor's extraordinary medical skills wouldn't cause any accidents or aftereffects, the problem was... These bizarre things from the Ghost Doctor would make you wish you were dead.
"Could this guy have done something to me?" I suddenly felt a chill run down my spine. Who knows what this notorious pervert has done to me? The Blood Soul Pill of Ten Thousand Beasts... Just thinking about that name... it's really...
Half a month later, I finally felt I had recovered. I felt unusually strong, even stronger than before my injury, and my internal energy flowed smoothly. However, I always felt something was wrong. Every day, the Ghost Doctor would give me something to eat, and every day he would throw me into a wooden tub to wash myself. The tub was full of dark, murky medicine; I didn't know what it was. Being sensitive, I discovered it was all poison. I didn't know what the Ghost Doctor was thinking, but I was immune to all poisons, so I wasn't afraid of anything.
"Ghost Doctor... I feel much better now, and I'm ready to leave." Standing in the back garden of Guihun Manor, I spoke calmly to the Ghost Doctor before me. Although I wouldn't say I was very familiar with him—he often didn't say more than a few words a day—we were the only two people in Guihun Manor, and after half a month together, we were practically acquaintances. So, I spoke naturally and casually, which is typical of my personality.
"Leave? You're planning to leave? No, my research isn't finished yet. You'll have to stay here for another half month. Only after a full month can I let you go," the Ghost Doctor said in a chilling tone, his words domineering and unyielding, leaving one with no room to refuse.
"No, I don't want to stay here. I'm suffocating! I don't want to stay in this awful place any longer. Hey, Ghost Doctor, you didn't just ask me to keep you company when you were bored, did you? Seriously, I can't take it. I'm so bored here. If you're bored and lonely, come out for a walk with me. I bet you haven't been out for at least forty or fifty years. Seriously, you should go out and experience the outside world. You wouldn't be so bored. I've been here for half a month, and I'm about to die of boredom and I want to go home." I said immediately. To be honest, I was really bored. If I weren't still feeling unwell, I definitely wouldn't have stayed here. But now I feel better, so I've decided I have to leave, or I'll go crazy.

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