“You want the entire Bai family to kneel at your mother’s grave; that’s a difficult task, meaning you’ll be going to war with the Bai family. Are you confident?” Li Shengjun asked sternly.
“No, but the debt from back then must be settled!” Li Se said word by word.
Li Shengjun nodded. “Alright, I’ll accompany you!”
Li Se’s challenge for the hidden ancient martial arts family, the Bai family, to kneel at the grave spread throughout the entire capital. Li Se’s rampage at the Li family also became known. Of course, the death of the Old Madam was concealed, but it couldn’t be kept quiet for long. With so many large families, there were always ways to investigate.
The Lin Family.
“Dad, Li Se actually caused a scene at the Li family. This is a bit different from what we expected,” Lin Junhao said, greatly astonished upon hearing the news.
Lin Wu Nan nodded. “It is indeed somewhat unexpected. I originally thought Li Se’s ultimate goal was to rejoin the Li family, but it seems his objective is not that. The Li family isn’t even his target; he’s directly challenging the Bai family!”
“What kind of existence is the Bai family?” Lin Junhao couldn’t help but ask.
“Among the normal top-tier aristocratic families, there are those in power and those in ancient martial arts. Ordinary ancient martial arts families are like the Xu family. For example, the Xiao family also belongs to the ancient martial arts families, but they have entered the military, so they hold both power and martial strength. This is why the Ye and Tang families dare not touch the Xiao family. Above the ancient martial arts families are the hidden ancient martial arts families. The Bai family belongs to this category!” Lin Wu Nan said with considerable gravity.
Lin Junhao was greatly alarmed upon hearing this. He remained silent, listening intently.
“These hidden ancient martial arts families are basically composed entirely of ancient martial artists. What’s most terrifying isn't that, but that these hidden ancient martial arts families also control top-tier aristocratic families. Take the Li family, for instance. If I’m not mistaken, the Bai family has always been in control behind the Li family!”
When Lin Wu Nan finished speaking, Lin Junhao let out a complete gasp. What kind of power was this, to be able to control the Li family?
Now, Li Se was directly challenging the Bai family. Was he insane?
“Li Se is now asking the Bai family to kneel at his mother’s grave. Does this mean he intends to start a war?” Lin Junhao asked in shock.
Lin Wu Nan replied, “We can go and watch. This will be a grand spectacle!”
It wasn’t just the Lin family; other major families were also discussing this matter and planned to go and witness it, after all, this was a hidden ancient martial arts family!
At this moment, the Xiao Family.
“Dad, should we go and help?” Xiao Ye asked.
Xiao Zhanguo’s expression was somewhat complicated. He glanced at Xiao Ye and said with a smile, “If you want to go, you certainly can.”
“Yes!” Xiao Ye was visibly excited.
Xiao Feifei pouted. “Why is this guy so impulsive? He’s actually challenging the Bai family. That’s a hidden ancient martial arts family.”
Xiao Zhanguo laughed heartily. “This is Li Se! Finally, he’s stirring up trouble in the capital. It remains to be seen if he can survive this turmoil!”
The entire capital’s families were in discussion. Not even a full day had passed, and many people had already gathered. Security personnel were preventing ordinary people from approaching. It was highly likely that a major battle would erupt here.
The Bai Family!
Located on a large mountain in the capital, the buildings resembled a luxurious palace, much like ancient sects.
“Such audacity!”
Bai Yanfeng, the patriarch of the Bai family, was somewhat enraged. Bai Lianhua was his aunt, and now his aunt had been killed. Li Se was directly ordering them to kneel at Wan Qiuying’s grave, which was a blatant provocation to the Bai family’s dignity.
“Dad, should we go?” Bai Yi asked.
“Of course!” Bai Yanfeng sneered. “Your great-aunt certainly couldn’t have died unjustly. We must make this brat pay the price. Immediately summon our people, I want to grind this brat into dust!”
“Patriarch, I heard that this brat’s father, Li Shengjun, is a War God in the military. He will definitely be present,” an elder said. This was the Grand Elder of the Bai family.
“Grand Elder, rest assured. A mere War God dares to challenge our Bai family? Isn’t he courting death?” Bai Yanfeng said dismissively.
Bai Yanfeng slowly stood up and walked outside, emitting a very terrifying aura. He sneered, “I want to see what this brat uses to fight our Bai family!”
“Patriarch, we should still be cautious. Also, who knows if the Wan family will take action…” the Grand Elder hesitated.
Bai Yanfeng’s expression turned grim. “If that’s the case, we’ll go ahead of schedule. He asked us to kneel at the grave within three days, so we’ll go tomorrow. Let’s not give the Wan family any time!”
“Yes!” the Bai family members responded.
Three days had passed, and one day had gone by. During this day, everyone was discussing the matter between Li Se and the Bai family. This led to a crowd gathering at the cemetery. These people were from the top aristocratic families of the capital!
The Xu family was also present.
“I was originally planning to deal with this brat, but I didn’t expect him to provoke the Bai family. He’s courting death!” Xu Yingfeng said with a hearty laugh.
For this reason, the Xu family had arrived at the cemetery early, just to witness Li Se being killed.
“Dare to break off the engagement, and dare to insult me…” Xu Xiaoyu said through gritted teeth, wishing she could see Li Se brutally tortured!
Zhao Bingbing smiled. “Xiaoyu, don’t worry. The Bai family is a hidden ancient martial arts family. He has no chance of winning. Even if Third Master were here, it wouldn’t matter. The War God is powerful, but facing a hidden ancient martial arts family, there’s no chance of victory.”
Xu Xiaoyu nodded with a smile. “Let him dare to challenge the Bai family. Does he really think he’s invincible?”
“He will pay the price for his arrogance!” Zhao Bingbing said arrogantly.
Li Se, holding the Old Madam’s head high, displayed it for all to see. When everyone saw the Old Madam’s head, they exclaimed in astonishment.
“Is… is that the Old Madam of the Li family?”
“My heavens, he actually cut off the Old Madam of the Li family’s head?”
“He has such audacity. The Li family is not reacting at all?”
“No wonder the Bai family is going to war!”
“…”
Many people were discussing animatedly, finding it hard to believe.
The Old Madam was killed just like that? Her head was even cut off, and the Li family wasn’t reacting? This was the Li family! How could the Li family not react at all?
Perhaps Li Se’s influence had already surpassed the Li family!
This was the thought of many at this moment.
Not far away, Huang Shanshan, Qiao Weiwei, Zhang Aimin, and Su Mei, along with Tang Xi, stood together. Their gazes had never left Li Se.
This time, a real battle was about to begin. They had already decided that if anything happened to Li Se, they would accompany him, whether to heaven or hell, they would always be with him, just like this…
Time ticked by.
The Bai family had not yet arrived, but Li Shengjun arrived first. Dressed in his military uniform, he stood straight beside Li Se. He and his son would face this together.
Li Shengjun’s arrival also caused quite a stir, but for many large families, they were more anticipating the Bai family’s arrival.
Finally, black cars arrived one after another, and the Bai family appeared.
The first to emerge was the patriarch of the Bai family, Bai Yanfeng.
“Patriarch Bai…” Xu Yingfeng scurried over. As a family of ancient martial arts, he naturally had to come and curry favor with the patriarch of a hidden ancient martial arts family.
However, Bai Yanfeng was in a very bad mood at the moment and had no desire to acknowledge Xu Yingfeng. Without even glancing at him, he headed towards the cemetery.
This left Xu Yingfeng extremely embarrassed.
“You are Li Se?”
Bai Yanfeng stood not far from Li Se and said coldly.
“Kneel!” Li Se uttered only two words.
How arrogant!
Bai Yanfeng’s eyebrows twitched.
“Are you looking for death?” Bai Yi shouted.
“Do you know who we are and you dare to tell us to kneel? You have such great audacity!”
“A newborn calf is not afraid of a tiger. Do you really think you can be presumptuous in front of us after learning a few moves?”
“…”
The Bai family members were all furious.
“Kneel!” But Li Se still repeated the same two words.
“Damn it!” Bai Yi couldn’t hold back anymore and attacked first.
But before he could get close to Li Se, Li Shengjun had already sent Bai Yi flying with a palm strike.
“Ugh…” Bai Yi spat out a mouthful of blood.
“Yi’er?” Bai Yanfeng’s expression changed.
“Patriarch, let me handle this. This War God Li is not easy to deal with!” The Third Elder of the Bai family rushed out.
The Bai family had a total of five elders, and the strength of all five elders was at the Houtian realm!
Li Shengjun’s expression was grave. The ancient martial artists that the Bai family had brought this time were too many.
“Haha… The Bai family is truly in a hurry!”
Just then, an aged laugh rang out.
Bai Yanfeng looked over, and his expression immediately changed. “Wan Tengfei!”
Li Se also looked at the old man, somewhat surprised. This was the old man he had met here last time. He had treated this old man then, and unexpectedly, he was from the Wan family.
Meaning, this old man was his maternal grandfather?
“Child, you are very good. I endured for so many years, and it turns out I’m not as good as you!” Wan Tengfei truly soared through the air, suddenly reaching out and grabbing. The Third Elder from just now was already thrown away by him.
With this, Li Se now had Li Shengjun and someone from the Wan family by his side.
Bai Yanfeng’s expression was somewhat unpleasant.
Li Se slowly walked out. It was not the time to catch up with Wan Tengfei. Instead, he looked at Bai Yanfeng and said coldly, “Kneel! Apologize to my mother, and you will still have a chance to live!”
“You damn…” Bai Yanfeng was furious, his aura exploding, and he threw a punch directly at Li Se.
“Leave it to me. This Bai Yanfeng’s strength is already at the Houtian realm; you are no match for him…” Wan Tengfei had just finished speaking.
Li Se, however, smiled. “Let me!”
“Sometimes, ancient martial arts are not the only way. Medical skills are miracles!”
At this moment, Li Se took out his golden needles and the Thirteen Needles of Ghost Gate, inserting them all into his body. At this moment, his strength actually exploded, directly breaking through to the Houtian realm, even reaching the peak of Houtian.
“What excellent medical skills!” Wan Tengfei exclaimed in surprise.
Seeing Bai Yanfeng approaching, Li Se also met him with a punch.
With a boom, Bai Yanfeng was sent flying backward, his arm breaking and bleeding profusely.
“How is this possible…” Bai Yanfeng couldn’t believe it.
“Patriarch…” several elders’ expressions changed drastically.
“Haha… The Bai family is nothing more than this!” Li Se laughed heartily.
Zhao Bingbing and Xu Xiaoyu’s faces were grim. How could this be? The brat’s strength had suddenly surged to the peak of Houtian?
Even Xu Yingfeng’s expression changed drastically. If they were to go head-to-head like this, the Xu family would be annihilated.
In the distance, Ye Bowen saw Li Se possessing such power and took a deep breath. He no longer thought about taking revenge on Li Se, because what he pursued was completely different from what Li Se pursued, and there was no need to be enemies with him. Moreover, he truly was no match.
He had been somewhat unwilling before, but now he was truly convinced.
The moment Wan Tengfei was sent flying, Li Se followed closely behind.
However, several elders of the Bai family came out to block him, not allowing Li Se any opportunity to attack their patriarch.
But then, Wan Tengfei and Li Shengjun rushed out. Even Xiao Ye from the Xiao family appeared, though Xiao Ye’s strength was very weak and played little role.
But these elders were immediately held back.
This left Wan Tengfei unprotected.
“You deserve to die!”
Li Se’s fist smashed directly into Bai Yanfeng’s chest.
Bang!
Crack!
His chest bones shattered.
Bai Yanfeng had no power to resist. Seeing Li Se about to attack again, he said in terror, “I… I’ll kneel, don’t kill me…”
But it was too late. Li Se threw another punch, and Bai Yanfeng died just like that.
“Patriarch…” Several elders also wept tears of grief. One moment of distraction gave Li Shengjun and Wan Tengfei an opportunity. The two of them combined actually defeated these elders!
The battle thus concluded!
The battle erupted quickly but ended even faster!
Li Se returned to his mother’s grave. He pulled out the silver needles. This was a method left by his ancestors to temporarily enhance his strength, and it had no side effects. After all, they were doctors themselves, so they naturally wouldn’t leave any side effects.
“Mom, revenge has been served!”
Li Se said in a hoarse voice. His mother’s revenge was over.
The Li family paid the price, and the Bai family also paid the price. Moreover, the Bai family would cease to exist!
Finally, Li Se decided to leave the capital. He didn’t want to stay there; he still preferred Qingyun City more.
“Are you really leaving?” Li Shengjun asked.
“Yes!” Li Se nodded. “Although Chen Xiulian is not my biological mother, she is like my mother, and she will always be my mother!”
Li Shengjun nodded. “Before you leave, can you call me Dad?”
“Dad!” Li Se said readily.
Li Shengjun, a man of iron will and discipline, had reddened eyes. He pulled Li Se into a hug and said with a smile, “Come back to see me when you have time!”
“Okay!”
Li Se nodded.
Regarding the capital, apart from Li Shengjun, Li Se had no regrets. However, before leaving, he still glanced at the Li family and Li Zhongfu.
After the previous events, Li Zhongfu had aged considerably and announced his retirement from imperial medicine.
“Finally leaving!” Li Se felt a sense of emotion and a touch of wistfulness. The few months he had spent in the capital felt like several years.
“Now, we can be reunited!” Qiao Weiwei said with a smile.
Stepping onto the plane, after several hours of travel, the plane landed at Qingyun City Airport.
As they walked out of the airport, Jiang Ranran and Xia Bingyun were already waiting. This was a true reunion.
“Welcome home!” they said in unison.
Li Se nodded. “Yes, I’m home!”
The End!