Li Xuan was surprised to hear that Zhuang Tongpu knew him.
"I am indeed Li Xuan. Do you have any last words?" Li Xuan nodded slightly and said.
Zhuang Tongpu's expression changed slightly. Upon hearing Li Xuan confirm his identity, Zhuang Tongpu regretted his actions. When Zhuang Yan returned to the Zhuang family from Sheng Yue Sect, he had specifically instructed the Zhuang family disciples not to provoke Li Xuan. If they offended him, the Zhuang family would not provide any assistance. He never expected to encounter him today.
Thinking of Li Xuan's reputation and prestige, Zhuang Tongpu cursed Zhuang Yeyan profusely in his heart. That was a top-tier existence on the Five Domains Heavenly Pride List. Even after two years, who knew what level Li Xuan's strength had reached now? And it was obvious that Li Xuan's strength had far surpassed his previous level.
Zhuang Tongpu glanced at the beggar lying on the ground not far away. That was a peak Martial God realm expert.
"Your Excellency, is there any room for negotiation in this matter? I know this was my fault. However, I hope you can spare my life for my father's sake and give me another chance. If you have any requests in the future, I will do my utmost to fulfill them!" Zhuang Tongpu said to Li Xuan.
Li Xuan looked at Zhuang Tongpu, pondered for a moment, and then pouted, saying, "Your father's face probably isn't enough to save your life. However, considering your sincere attitude in admitting your mistake, I will spare your life this time. But if I find out in the future that someone else from your Zhuang family acts like him, don't blame me for coming after you."
After speaking, Li Xuan turned and walked to Li Yao, smiling, "Yao'er, the trouble is resolved. Let's go."
"Mhm," Li Yao nodded. Then, with a thought, Li Xuan and Li Yao vanished together.
Whoosh!
As Li Xuan and Li Yao left, Zhuang Tongpu finally let out a sigh of relief. Although a lot of cold sweat dripped from his forehead, Zhuang Tongpu didn't have the time to wipe it off. After barely suppressing his internal injuries, his gaze immediately turned to his four attendants.
"Let's go home!" Zhuang Tongpu said, then scooped up Zhuang Yeyan with one hand and directly broke through the void.
On a mountain peak, Li Xuan and Li Yao sat by a bonfire, roasting beast meat. Watching Li Xuan's skillful movements, Li Yao thought for a moment and asked, "Brother, why didn't you kill that second young master of the Zhuang family?"
Li Xuan smiled and replied, "Killing is not always a good thing. Deterrence can't always make people change. However, sometimes, if used well, it can be very surprising."
"Zhuang Yeyan's status in the Zhuang family is clearly not high. But Zhuang Tongpu is different. As long as I am alive, he will be afraid. And the disciples of the Zhuang family will naturally not dare to do anything outrageous. You don't know, the Zhuang family head, Zhuang Yan, has over a hundred offspring."
A hint of surprise flashed in Li Yao's beautiful eyes. She immediately asked Li Xuan curiously how he knew.
Unable to resist Li Yao's coaxing, Li Xuan recounted what had happened at Sheng Yue Sect to Li Yao.
"No wonder Zhuang Tongpu blurted out your name when you mentioned Zhuang Qinggao, Brother Xuan. It turns out that Zhuang Qinggao also died by your hand, Brother Xuan. I guess the Zhuang family head, Zhuang Yan, won't look happy when he finds out Zhuang Yeyan was killed by you again," Li Yao said, covering her mouth and laughing after Li Xuan finished his story.
Li Xuan smiled, then tore off a beast leg and handed it to Li Yao.
"It smells so good!" Li Yao took a small bite and then praised it with shining eyes.
Li Xuan smiled and took out a jar of wine. Ever since he ate roast meat and drank wine with Wang Fatty in the God Burial Ground, Li Xuan had gradually developed a liking for alcohol. In Su Qing City, Li Xuan had bought dozens of jars of wine and stored them in the Zhen Yu.
"Yao'er, I'll take you to meet some people later. They are good friends I've made over the years," Li Xuan said after taking a few sips of wine.
"Mhm," Li Yao nodded and continued to gnaw on the meat.
Sheng Yue Sect, Main Hall.
"Fuyao, when young master Li Xuan returns, you two should hold the wedding," Mo Ningxiang said softly, holding Yue Fuyao's hand.
Yue Fuyao's small face turned red. Yue Caixuan, standing beside her, immediately teased, "Master, look, junior sister Fuyao is shy."
"You, stop teasing your junior sister. You've been with Jian Chi for such a long time. When young master Li Xuan returns, you two should hold your wedding together. Then, I can finally rest assured," Mo Ningxiang said, playfully glaring at Yue Caixuan.
"Senior Mo, I have no objections to this matter," Jian Chi said, cupping his hands in a bow.
Yue Caixuan's face turned red, and she stomped on Jian Chi's foot before lowering her head.
Mo Ningxiang smiled upon seeing this.
The next day, as the sky began to lighten, two figures slowly appeared outside the main hall.
"Brother Xuan, is this the sect where your friends are?" Li Yao asked, looking at the hall before them.
Li Xuan nodded and then took Li Yao's hand, walking into the hall.
"Young master Li Xuan, you... who is this?" Yue Caixuan was meditating with her eyes closed. When she sensed someone entering, she opened her eyes and immediately saw Li Xuan. When Yue Caixuan saw Li Xuan holding a woman's hand, she was stunned, and her expression turned a little cold.
"Miss Caixuan, this is my sister, Li Yao," Li Xuan introduced with a smile, then looked at Li Yao and said, "Yao'er, this is Miss Yue Caixuan. Don't underestimate her; Miss Caixuan is now the Sect Master of Sheng Yue Sect."
"Li Yao greets Miss Caixuan," Li Yao nodded slightly and said to Yue Caixuan.
Upon hearing Li Xuan introduce Li Yao, Yue Caixuan felt a slight relief. Thinking that she had misunderstood Li Xuan earlier, Yue Caixuan gave an awkward chuckle and then stepped forward, taking Li Yao's hand. "So it's young master Li Xuan's sister. She is indeed very beautiful."
"Miss Caixuan flatters me," Li Yao smiled and replied.
Li Xuan looked left and right, then looked at Yue Caixuan and said, "Miss Caixuan, I'll entrust my sister to you for now."
Yue Caixuan understood who Li Xuan was looking for and nodded, "Go, go. Junior sister is in the back mountain."
Li Xuan smiled and turned to leave.
"Miss Caixuan, is your junior sister also Brother Xuan's friend?" Li Yao asked curiously.
Yue Caixuan couldn't help but laugh. It turned out Li Xuan hadn't told Li Yao about Yue Fuyao yet. Seeing the curiosity in Li Yao's eyes, Yue Caixuan smiled and said, "You are Li Xuan's sister, so you should know about this. You, you have a sister-in-law now."
"Sister-in-law?" A glint of light flashed in Li Yao's eyes. "Brother has found someone he fancies?"