The Resplendent Beauty
As a figure flashed onto the platform, his eyes on Li Yi were filled with coldness. The crowd gasped at the sight of this person, many among the Li family's younger generation believing he alone deserved the title of future head. However, Li Yi couldn't help but laugh upon seeing him, saying, "It seems big cousin's face is itching for more today?"
These words immediately soured the high-spirited Li Peng's mood, nearly causing him to spit blood. Having been defeated and slapped twice by Li Yi previously, he considered it a great humiliation. No one had dared mention that day's events in front of him during the past two months. Now, with Li Yi bringing it up, his originally handsome face twisted grotesquely.
Seeing Li Peng's reaction, the Fourth Elder slightly frowned, pondering that Li Peng's temperament seemed lacking. Moreover, Li Yi's recent display of skills clearly showed he was no longer the waste of the past. Li Peng's current behavior, especially if he were to lose today, would be...
The Fourth Elder's growing concern was evident as he looked at the VIP seats, seeking a silent hint. He then asked solemnly, "Li Yi, do you accept Li Peng's challenge?" Li Yi nodded nonchalantly, his gaze sweeping over his big cousin, revealing a faint smile.
Li Yi's indifferent expression only fueled Li Peng's anger. He struggled to suppress his rage, menacingly saying, "Li Yi, don't blame your cousin today! I will let everyone know that only I, Li Peng, am fit to be the future head. You, Li Yi, were a waste three months ago and still are!"
"Idiot..." This thought flashed through Li Yi's mind as he rolled his eyes at Li Peng, speechless at his cousin's absurdity. Li Peng's face twitched as his aura intensified, his demeanor becoming increasingly sinister.
Their movements caught the Fourth Elder's attention. He managed a forced smile and said, "Then let's begin... but remember, no going too far!" Li Peng sneered, his gaze fixated on Li Yi. Li Yi shook his head in resignation, as if this crucial battle held no significance for him.
As the Fourth Elder retreated, the atmosphere on the platform tensed. Li Yi remained nonchalant, but Li Peng circled him slowly, his face grim. Apparently learning from his previous mistake, Li Peng didn't rashly attack. He likely had devised a method to counter Li Yi's peculiar skill, the Backwind Palm. As long as he didn't attack first, Li Yi's skill would be ineffective.
Sighing at Li Peng's caution, Li Yi swiftly charged at him. As Li Yi approached aggressively, Li Peng sneered, "Little bastard, I knew you couldn't resist. I don't believe you can use that strange skill in this situation!" As he spoke, a fiery-red Yuanqi emanated from his palms. As he clapped his hands, a wave of fire surged forth. "Bone Shatter Palm!" he yelled, aiming at Li Yi's chest.
Li Yi's movement stalled for a moment as he dodged, effortlessly avoiding Li Peng's attack. In the blink of an eye during their swift encounter, Li Yi's hand lashed out sharply. "Slap!" The sound resonated, reminiscent of the slap from two months ago. Li Peng was sent reeling, his vision blurring and blood trickling from his mouth. He staggered a few steps before collapsing at the edge of the platform.
The same movement, same spot, same method - Li Peng's handsome face now bore another bright red handprint. This time, Li Yi's force seemed greater, causing Li Peng's face to swell like a rice cake. The Fourth Elder grimaced, then laughed wryly.
Meanwhile, Li Yi appeared nonchalant, shaking his hand slightly, "Two months have passed, and big cousin's skin is still as thick. Slapping you has made my palm tingle."
Li Peng's face paled, and after a moment, he stood shakily, squeezing out a few words, "Li Yi... very well!... very well indeed!" "Indeed, I am," Li Yi agreed, his smile brightening. "So, big cousin, are you conceding, or... shall we continue?"
Li Peng's muscles twitched, his teeth grinding noisily. Finally, he dashed towards Li Yi, his hands swirling with three fiery-red Yuanqi cyclones.
Looking at the scene, Li Yi sighed lightly and said softly, "The same Seven Revolving Cuts again? Why bother?" As the distance between the two narrowed, a cold smirk appeared on Li Peng's face. He simultaneously slashed with both hands, and the cyclones formed by the Yuanqi in his palms immediately spread out, producing a fierce whistling sound as the three cyclones shot towards Li Yi at high speed. Li Yi squinted at the fiercely approaching cyclones, a hint of a smile appearing on his lips. He gently waved his hands forward, and the black Yuanqi between his fingers lightly flickered... "Swoosh—" The three cyclones were deflected to one side. Li Yi closed in on the aggressively approaching Li Peng and swung his right hand fiercely again. "Slap—" Li Peng's face met Li Yi's palm in mid-air, and the air seemed to freeze momentarily. Moments later, Li Peng was flung away, crashing outside the platform under the shocked gazes of the crowd. Maintaining his slapping posture, Li Yi slowly retracted his hand, rubbing his slightly heated palm, and muttered, "Idiot, I don't believe you can cultivate Yuanqi on your face!" "But indeed, this skin is quite thick. It hurts my hand every time I slap it!" Although Li Yi's words were spoken softly, the Fourth Elder on the platform heard them loud and clear. He took a long breath, astonished by the events. Li Peng's defeat was shocking enough, but it was even more surprising that Li Peng lost so cleanly and miserably without Li Yi even using any martial skills. The Fourth Elder's gaze shifted to Li Peng below, his facial muscles twitching. He exerted much effort to say in a hoarse voice, "Li Yi versus Li Peng... Li Yi... wins!" Li Yi smiled slightly and walked to the edge of the platform. He sneered and said lightly, "Daring to make a fool of yourself on stage? Don't you know you're not even as good as Li Peng?" After saying this, Li Yi pursed his lips, glanced at the Fourth Elder with an awkward expression, and smiled, "Fourth Elder, can I leave now?" The Fourth Elder smiled awkwardly, not knowing what to say. He looked up at the high platform for help, but clearly, some people there had yet to recover from the shock. "If the Fourth Elder doesn't speak, I'll take it as a yes... After all, the chance for a clan member to challenge me has already been used by Li Peng, right?" "Wait!" Just as the Fourth Elder was about to respond, an angry shout came from below. A light blue figure swiftly arrived beside Li Peng, helping up the unconscious Li Peng. She looked up at Li Yi and said resentfully, "Li Yi! Li Peng is your cousin! How could you be so ruthless!?" Looking at the girl who suddenly appeared to accuse him, the Fourth Elder, relieved as if he had found a savior, glanced at Li Yi somewhat guiltily and pretended to scold, "Li Nana! This is not the place for such behavior!" Gazing at the accusatory Li Nana and the pretentious Fourth Elder, Li Yi couldn't help but laugh. He carefully observed Li Nana and expressed disbelief, whispering, "Nana, I only slapped him twice. Besides, look at cousin Li Peng's thick skin, it's not like anything serious will happen to him. I suppose after resting for a few days, he'll be able to take a few more slaps from me. Or is it that, seeing cousin Li Peng's resplendent beauty damaged, Nana feels distressed?"