Mo Family Hall

The Mo residence was still a hubbub of noise, as if the death of four personal guards at the front door was a trivial matter, like a small stone thrown into the sea, causing no ripples. Li Yi strolled with a long spear in his hand, its tip scraping against the ground and emitting a "squeak squeak squeak" sound. With each sound, sparks flew from the ground, dazzling the eyes. A terrified maid passed by him, and upon seeing the blood on him, she screamed and fainted. Li Yi smiled faintly and said, "Am I that frightening?" Behind him, Li Nana smiled ambiguously and said attractively, "Brother Li Yi, you are not frightening but very attractive!" His only response was a bitter smile. Then, Li Yi clapped his hands and said in a deep voice, "Sister Nana, step back, the Mo family is coming..."

Amidst laughter, dozens of people suddenly emerged, blocking Li Yi's path. The leader, in a gorgeous robe with beautiful patterns at its hem, seemed to carry a faint scent of alcohol and wore a pair of white gloves. His calm gaze fell on Li Yi and he shook his head, "So it's the young master of the Li family causing trouble here. This is good; I wanted to invite you personally. Since you've come on your own, it saves me the trouble." After speaking, he gestured casually and said, "Take the young master to the front hall. Make sure not to harm him, or the Li family will be upset!" The personal guards responded in chorus. They were well aware of the incident at the Mo residence's door and didn't expect Li Yi to surrender his spear willingly, especially since he wouldn't easily relinquish it even if they agreed.

With a cold laugh, someone lunged at Li Yi, and with that signal, dozens of guards attacked simultaneously, their Dou Qi illuminating the night sky. Li Nana's face showed shock at the scene. A Warrior might retreat in such a situation, seeking a way to isolate and defeat them. But Li Yi just shook his head, as if sighing, "Does having more people make a difference?" With that, he swung his spear, hitting the nose bridge of the foremost person. As the man screamed, the spear slid into his left eye socket. With a forceful pull, Li Yi threw the body into the crowd, causing a brief chaos. In that moment, he leaped forward, his spear moving without a trace of Dou Qi, striking through impossible gaps and piercing the personal guards. Blood spurted from their foreheads, throats, and hearts. In moments, none of the guards stood a chance against Li Yi.

After the flurry, Li Yi stood with one hand behind his back, pointing his spear at the alcohol-scented man and smiled faintly, "Now it's your turn." The man's face showed shock, and his calm demeanor vanished. He pondered and then asked, "Young Master Li, what fighting technique are you using?" Li Yi shook his head, "Do I need a special technique to deal with trash? That's a joke!" The man sighed, "They say the young master of the Li family is the biggest waste in Wanchao City. Seeing you today, it seems everyone is blind. Your skills are exceptional. Even Li Qiao, the so-called best in the Li family, wouldn't last a move against you... But Young Master Li, you might have forgotten something." "What?" Li Yi narrowed his eyes. The man clapped his hands, looked at the ground, and said, "It's about the realm. These trash, being Fighters, can use their Dou Qi to the limit, but they almost have no protection for their bodies. That's why they die from your spear. But against a Warrior with a Dou Qi shield, you won't stand a chance." Li Yi nodded, "You're right. But there are no Warriors here, and even if there were, they couldn't save you!"

The man laughed, "You may not know, Young Master Li, that I am a Warrior, albeit a low-level one. Let me test your skills!" Li Yi responded, "Be my guest!" As the man was about to speak, Li Yi's spear pierced his throat, leaving a deep blood hole. The man looked in disbelief, unable to fathom the speed and power of Li Yi's throw. Li Yi patted his shoulder and whispered, "Brother, if there's a next time, remember, I won't let anyone form a Dou Qi shield... Without it, you're still an ant before me..." With that, Li Yi closed the man's eyes, picked up his spear, and looked towards the Mo family hall, where dozens of guards still patrolled.

A smile played at the corner of Li Yi's mouth as he took a deep breath and softly said, "So next up is the hall, huh?"

Inside the Mo Family Hall, a banquet was being grandly hosted. A man in his forties sat at the front of the hall, his face exuding a dignified and powerful aura. Perhaps due to excellent self-care, his skin seemed to have a faint glow. He wore a warm smile, almost like a spring breeze. This man was Mo Yi, the head of one of the three major families of Wanchao City, the Mo Family. At the moment, Mo Yi was holding an antique wine cup, his gaze fixed on the amber liquid within, seemingly able to smell the wine's aroma just by looking at it. The hall was silent, everyone's eyes on the seat not far from Mo Yi's left hand. Sitting there were members of the Li family, with Li Han in the center, the family's four elders deliberately keeping some distance from him. The Li family personal guards stood close by, anger evident on their faces. Only Li Han remained composed, slowly lifting his wine cup for a sip before commenting lightly, "Indeed, a fine wine. I suppose, apart from the Mo Family, no one else in Wanchao City could offer such quality."

Mo Yi, hearing this, just laughed and said, "If Brother Li likes it, I'll send ten barrels to you. I assure you'll be satisfied." Li Han shook his head, "I cannot accept such a gift from Brother Mo. But these elders of the Li family, who are now siding with you, might appreciate your generosity." A flash of murderous intent crossed Mo Yi's eyes, but his smile became warmer, "What are you saying, Brother Li? As long as you agree to my terms, our families will be united. There's no 'yours' or 'mine' then."

Li Han laughed, "Your terms are not unreasonable, but if the roles were reversed, would you agree to such conditions?" Mo Yi pondered and shook his head, "If I were in your place, I wouldn't agree to these terms either." Li Han nodded, "Then why ask? You already know my answer, don't you?" Mo Yi sighed, "If you resign as the Li family head and let Li Yi join our Mo family, I'll overlook the past. Isn't this a generous offer? If you refuse, you know the consequences better than I do."

Li Han coldly laughed, "Step down and hand over the Li family's thousand-year legacy to these traitors? Mo Yi, do you think I'm a fool, or just too clever?" Mo Yi just smiled, no longer speaking. An elder from the Li family snorted, "It's Li Yi who caused all this trouble. Mo Yi's daughter is the heir apparent of the Mo family. Why would she marry into the Li family? If Li Han agrees, Li Yi's status won't suffer. Even if he's not the Li family head, he'll be like the head of the Mo family. Isn't that good enough?"

Li Han sneered, not even glancing at the elder, instead turning his gaze to the opposite side and saying, "Long Fei, it seems you've also sided with the Mo family." Long Fei, the current head of the Long family and father of Long Aotian, lay lazily, his face pale from excessive drinking. He laughed, "Brother Li, this is between the Mo and Li families. We dare not interfere. Besides, your elders have promised us two streets and allowed my son Aotian to choose ten fighting techniques from your martial arts pavilion. How could I refuse such an offer?"

Hearing this, Li Han smirked with a murderous glint in his eye. He turned to the head elder and said coldly, "Quite generous, offering two streets and ten fighting techniques. You forget your place and betray your ancestors. You know the consequences, don't you?" The head elder smiled faintly, "Do you still have a say, Li Han? You have to agree to these terms, whether you like it or not. If you do, the Li family retains some vitality. If not, even if you leave the Mo family today, your lineage will suffer greatly. And your son, do you think his newfound strength can turn the tide? Without you, who in the Li family would truly protect him? If you don't agree, by the time you return, you might find him crippled, wouldn't that be ironic?"

At this, Li Han exploded with Dou Qi, which quickly dissipated. He was furious, grinding his teeth before saying coldly, "If anything happens to Yi, I'll destroy the Li family's thousand-year foundation just to make sure your lineage ends!" The head elder stiffened, well aware that he was no match for Li Han without the united front of the four elders. If not for the support of the Mo and Long families, he wouldn't dare revolt. Suddenly, there was a loud bang. The previously sealed door flew open, landing in the center of the hall. Following that, numerous heads rolled onto the floor, creating a horrifying scene...