Since ancient times, a hero has often provoked taboos with martial arts, so Li Xu naturally didn't think Huang Mingliang's words were merely a joke but rather a hint or even a warning.
However, he indeed wasn't interested in these lower-level struggles and therefore did not pick up Huang's conversational thread.
First, he had to deal with his sister's restlessness and frenzied demands, promising her to go ahead and arrange someone to return to their old home. He had to prioritize getting her the things she wanted above all else.
Then he asked Huang Mingliang to use his administrative resources to take care of his own family at home. He had no choice, for the cost and bother of choosing this path meant Li Xu now couldn't avoid or shirk these responsibilities.