114: Hao's Talent, Beyond Imagination!

Chapter 114: Hao's Talent, Beyond Imagination!

"Second Uncle, stop sheltering him!"

Li Tiangang spoke coldly, "Although you are my uncle, I am still the True Dragon of the Li family. You better not interfere, don't forget the ancestral rules. Do you want me to damage the ancestral spirits and call them out for this matter?!"

"You, you're simply mad!"

Li Muxiu, trembling with rage, raised his hand, ready to strike.

Li Tiangang didn't evade, just stared coldly, "Second Uncle, today's matter must end. We've given enough of a show for these onlookers, do you want to continue this farce?"

"You still care about being laughed at?!"

Li Muxiu's face turned livid. He could sense that the city's martial artists were rushing over to witness this drama unfolding at the God General's mansion.

Among them were several formidable presences he recognized, figures renowned throughout the world.

Today's incident would undoubtedly spread, tarnishing the mansion's reputation.

"You're a complete scoundrel!"

Li Muxiu glared at him, then turned to the blood-soaked boy on the ground. His eyes reddened with emotion as he knelt and cradled Li Hao, gritting his teeth.

"Li Tiangang, I asked you to take care of Hao'er before I left. Is this how you do it?!"

Li Tiangang's face darkened, "I gave him a chance, but he was too insolent, otherwise, I wouldn't have resorted to this."

Li Muxiu trembled with anger but restrained himself. The priority was treating Hao'er.

"Hao'er, hold on. Second Uncle will get justice for you."

With that, he attempted to carry Li Hao away.

Li Hao weakly shook his head, "It's not important, Second Uncle."

The old man's body trembled as Li Hao continued, "From now on, I won't bear the Li name, nor will I use anything from the Li family. I'll repay everything I consumed over the years."

"But this life is mine. Tell him his son died long ago, stabbed to death!"

As he spoke, Li Hao's chest heaved, blood gushing from his mouth.

The dragon spikes embedded in his shoulders, the chains' weight, and the excruciating pain felt like his spine was being ripped out, making him grit his teeth.

Li Muxiu's heart ached, eyes reddening. "Hao'er, how could you say that? It's my fault for being late. Let me take you for treatment."

"No."

Li Hao's weak eyes suddenly shone with determination, "Second Uncle, just help me remove these things. I can walk on my own!"

He wasn't completely bluffing. With the chess manual's "Conceal and Recover" ability, even if his limbs were severed, he could regenerate.

It was akin to the first level of the Three Immortals' special abilities.

Li Muxiu's gaze fell on the two dragon spikes piercing Li Hao. His eyes filled with anger as he reached out to steady them, preventing further damage.

Then he shot a furious glance at Li Tiangang before rushing toward the God General's mansion.

Removing the spikes on the spot might be too much for Li Hao to bear.

"Second Uncle."

Li Hao called weakly but, overwhelmed with emotion, blacked out.

"Tiangang, you've truly disappointed me!"

After Li Muxiu left with Li Hao, Li Qingzheng looked at Li Tiangang with deep disappointment and followed.

The others watched from afar, eyes filled with complex emotions. They wanted to intervene, but if even Li Qingzheng couldn't dissuade Li Tiangang, they were even less likely to succeed.

Moreover, Li Hao's audacity toward Li Tiangang left them unsure who to support. To defend Li Tiangang would imply that Li Hao's aggression was justified, which violated principles.

The best outcome was for Li Tiangang to subdue Li Hao first, then gradually educate him. No one anticipated the father-son battle to escalate so violently, with Li Tiangang striking so hard and Li Hao being so stubborn.

"Seventh brother, you've acted rashly."

Li Xuanli approached, eyes complicated. "No matter what, Hao'er is still a child. Besides, he is intelligent. Though I haven't interacted much with him, I can tell Hao'er is considerate. This matter needs thorough investigation."

Li Tiangang opened his mouth but suddenly coughed up blood.

He clutched his chest, his towering figure swaying.

Li Xuanli, shocked, rushed to support him.

Only then did he remember that Li Tiangang was seriously injured by the heart vow's backlash. He didn't expect the fight with Li Hao to push him to this extent.

But then, Li Xuanli realized something, his eyes lighting up with a smile. "Tiangang, did Hao'er just step into the Grandmaster realm?"

Li Tiangang's eyes flickered, nodding, "Yes."

"Ha, truly remarkable."

Li Xuanli couldn't help but laugh. "A fourteen-year-old Grandmaster? That's extraordinary. Our Li family has never seen such a talented monster."

Li Tiangang fell silent, shaking his head slightly, "Let's talk later. No matter how talented, he must follow the right path."

Li Xuanli quickly added, "You should talk to him properly. This matter..."

He lowered his voice, "Might really have more to it."

Li Tiangang's eyes turned cold, "Compared to his actions today, it's not important!"

Li Xuanli, stunned by his cold, decisive gaze, felt his seventh brother, who had fought on the northern frontier for over a decade, seemed somewhat unfamiliar...

Back at the God General's mansion, everyone had returned.

In the Shanhe Courtyard, in the bedroom, everyone watched the blood-soaked boy on the bed, then turned to the physician treating Li Hao. He Lan Jian asked with concern, "How is he? Why hasn't Hao'er woken up?"

The physician frowned, looking puzzled, "Strange, very strange."

"What's strange?" Li Muxiu asked angrily, pacing.

The physician hesitated, "Hao'er seems unable to absorb these medicines, as if his meridians are blocked. The healing medicines... are all ineffective!"

Li Muxiu's face changed dramatically. He rushed to the bedside, seeing the treasured medicines flowing out with the blood, not absorbed. He paled, "How, how can this be?"

The physician had never seen such a phenomenon, momentarily speechless.

"Then Hao'er's injuries..." Li Muxiu gritted his teeth, fearing for his life.

The physician quickly said, "Don't worry. Although Hao'er can't absorb medicines, his body is slowly healing on its own, as if..."

He hesitated, then said something shocking, "As if he has the first level of the Three Immortals' Undying state."

The physician had treated Three Immortals before. This phenomenon was very similar.

Everyone was shocked, their faces showing disbelief.

Similar to the Three Immortals' Undying state?

Could it be that in this battle, Li Hao stepped into the Three Immortals realm?

Impossible!

Even Li Tiangang, sitting nearby with bandaged wounds, couldn't hide his surprise.

Li Hao stepping into the Grandmaster realm was already surprising. From the Fifteen Miles realm to the Three Immortals? Not even a saint's reincarnation could do that!

Among the crowd, Liu Yuerong's face turned pale with disbelief.

"Li Tiangang!"

Li Muxiu suddenly turned, rushing to Li Tiangang, gritting his teeth, "Look at what you've done. Hao'er's body is special, unable to absorb medicines. You said he relied on the family's resources for his achievements? You don't understand your son at all!"

Li Tiangang was momentarily speechless. He hadn't considered this possibility. His and his wife's union was extremely rare, leading to Li Hao's unique constitution. Even if such a case existed before, they hadn't paid attention.

Everyone, hearing Li Muxiu's words, fell silent, looking at the bloodied boy on the bed.

Without relying on any medicine, he reached this level. It was astonishing, almost unbelievable! Even among the talented and prodigious, they had never seen such an exaggerated case.

Outside, in the courtyard, Li Mingguang, Li Wushuang, and Li Qianfeng, listening to the conversation inside, were all shocked.

As members of the Li family, they had seen many geniuses, but compared to the boy on the bed, they seemed insignificant.

Li Qianfeng's face turned pale, his fingers clenched in his sleeves.

"Hao gege..."

Inside, Bian Ruxue stood at the foot of the bed, eyes filled with shock and worry.

"What do we do now?" Li Muxiu asked the physician urgently.

The physician, looking at the boy, showed pity, "If Hao'er can't use medicine, he can only rely on self-healing. But with the dragon spikes still in, his body is constantly being damaged, greatly reducing his healing rate..."

Li Muxiu clenched his fists, controlling his anger, "Then let's remove the spikes first."

Hearing this, Li Tiangang's lips moved as if to speak but then fell silent.

"I'll help." Li Qingzheng immediately said.

The physician nodded, "Please protect his heart, so the removal doesn't tear his wounds."

Following the physician's instructions, Li Qingzheng and Li Muxiu worked together, one protecting the heart, the other removing the spikes.

As the chains were pulled out, Li Hao spat blood, his face contorted in pain, but his brows furrowed as if in a troubled dream, not waking.

Li Muxiu's eyes reddened, watching the physician bandage Li Hao, wiping away the blood. He took a deep breath, "Everyone, leave. Let Hao'er rest. I want to find out why you've treated him this way!"

With that, he shot a deadly glance at Li Tiangang and led the way out.

The others, sighing, followed.

Li Qingzheng stayed to watch over Li Hao, glancing at Liu Yuerong as she left, eyes darkening.

He had witnessed the entire conflict and had a hunch.

"So Hao'er injured Qianfeng to avenge the poisoning?"

In the Li family's disciplinary hall, everyone was gathered.

Li Muxiu sat at the head, looking grim, his gaze sweeping over Liu Yuerong.

He recalled his first meeting with Li Hao, sensing a trace of wariness in the boy.

His heart ached, realizing Li Hao must have remembered the poisoning, making him cautious around others.

"Second Uncle, there's no evidence for this. Don't speak carelessly."

Liu Yuerong quickly stood up, "Hao'er has been rebellious and made bad friends. Who knows what nonsense he's heard from servants, or if someone instigated this to see our God General's mansion in turmoil."

"Shut up!"

Li Muxiu roared, "You venomous woman, I know Hao'er's character! If there was no grudge between you, why would he care about the True Dragon title?!"

"Even if he gave it to your son, so what?"

"Fame? Status?"

He couldn't help but laugh angrily, "With Hao'er's talent, these things are easily within reach!"

"He reached the Fifteen Miles realm at thirteen!!"

"What?!"

Hearing this, everyone was stunned.

Reached the Fifteen Miles realm at thirteen?!

Li Muxiu, looking at the stunned woman, sneered, "Tell me, if a child reaches the Fifteen Miles realm at thirteen, would he need fame and status? Everyone would know his name!"

The hall fell silent.

Given Li Muxiu's character, his words were likely true. Even if Li Hao was fourteen, it was still impressive enough.

Liu Yuerong, regaining her composure, forced herself to stay calm, "Second Uncle, even if Hao'er is extraordinarily talented, it doesn't mean he wouldn't covet the True Dragon title. With the resources and support of the Li ancestors, he could reach greater heights. Isn't that a huge temptation for any genius?"

Li Muxiu sneered, "Still arguing? I know Hao'er's character!"

"Fame and fortune pass by; he doesn't care about honor or disgrace!"

"This child's talent is beyond your imagination. Don't forget, he either fished with me or entertained himself. Has anyone seen him train?"

Hearing this, Li Xuanli and Li Fenghua didn't react, but the wives in the courtyard turned pale.

Indeed.

They had never seen the boy train over the years.

Always eating, drinking, playing, even spending time in the kitchen with the chefs, learning to cook, wasting precious time.

Such a person, would he covet the True Dragon title and fabricate lies to kill Qianfeng, removing obstacles?

Would he be tempted by the True Dragon inheritance's benefits? Who would believe that?!

At this moment, everyone had no doubts.

Liu Yuerong trembled slightly, "Second Uncle, you've spent too much time with Hao'er. Don't be biased. Hao'er may seem simple, but he's far from it! He said he remembers everything since he was one. If that's true, how terrifying is he?"

"He's been pretending all these years, acting innocent!"

"Can you really trust such a deeply calculating child?"

"Shut up!!"

Li Muxiu slammed the table, "Even if Hao'er is pretending, a genius's time is precious!"

"No matter how talented, a day is just sunrise to sunset. You say he's pretending, isn't that real time wasted?"

"If he used that time for training, the Fifteen Miles realm would be easy. Even the Three Immortals wouldn't be out of reach!"

"Then why would he care about your son? A mere slap would suffice. Your son doesn't compare to Hao'er, doesn't deserve to compete with him!"

Hearing this, everyone looked at Liu Yuerong.

Her words now held no weight.

The initial shock had prevented them from thinking clearly, but now, reflecting on it, they knew Li Muxiu spoke the truth.

The facts were undeniable.

Li Hao hadn't trained. Even if he pretended to play, the time wasted was too great.

If he had trained, what was there to fear? Moreover, Li Hao's talent was monstrous.

They couldn't imagine any other reason for him to frame Liu Yuerong or kill Li Qianfeng.

Competition? As Li Muxiu said, although Qianfeng was outstanding, a direct disciple of the Buddha Lord, compared to Li Hao...

He didn't measure up at all!