Old Li’s eyes held a deep helplessness; he knew today he was cornered and could not escape.
He took a few deep breaths, slowly walked up to Mu Feng, and then bent his knees, kneeling directly.
"I know you are the young master of Flying Eagle, and I also know your strength is immense."
"But your arrival here today was destined to be a mistake."
"Because you cannot find Li Changhe here, nor is he among the family members. I knew two months ago that he had left the family, but I don't know where he went."
"It is we who truly have feelings for the Li family, while Li Changhe was merely a master who commanded us."
"Even without you, we would have already thought of rebelling."
He spoke with great sincerity.
Mu Feng took a drag of his cigarette and slowly exhaled the smoke rings, a smile gradually appearing on his face. "Do you think I would believe your words?"
"As I said earlier, I will give him only one minute to consider. If he does not appear."
"The Li family will have one handsome man and one until all are dead."
"Whether he cares about the lives of the rest of your family is none of my concern. My sole purpose is to kill until he appears."
As he uttered these words, Mu Feng's killing intent surged forth.
Xiao Qi glanced at his watch, then directly grabbed one of the men and swiftly struck.
The man had no power to resist, slowly falling to the ground. Before his death, his eyes were still wide with disbelief, holding a lingering attachment and unwillingness for this world.
He never imagined he would be the first to be killed as a warning.
Xiao Qi, however, knew very clearly who among these people had participated in the events of that year.
When he tracked down the Li family, he had already conducted a very thorough investigation. These people were simply waiting for the final Li Changhe.
If the Li family were wiped out, Li Changhe would surely hide like a rat in the sewers, making it difficult to find him then.
"This is just the first."
"More will follow, and ten seconds pass quickly."
Mu Feng said this, then stubbed out his cigarette butt in the ashtador, and said lightly, "Those who participated in the destruction of my family back then, it's best you come forward yourselves, otherwise, if there are wrongful deaths, do not blame me."
"Your hands are stained with the blood of my family members, and now I have returned to collect the debt."
"Allowing you to live for so many years is the greatest mercy I have shown you. Do not attempt to resist, or you will only die more painfully."
As his voice fell, an angry roar suddenly erupted from the crowd.
"You bastard, you are a Mu family remnant, a stray dog."
"After I die, I will walk slowly on the road to the netherworld, waiting for your arrival."
As he said this, he directly pulled out a knife and fiercely plunged it towards his own heart.
He was among those who had participated in that affair.
He knew it was bound to be a death for him, and Mu Feng would never let them go easily. It was better to die quickly and avoid being tortured by Mu Feng.
However, just as his knife was about to fall, a flash of light suddenly appeared, and the blade was knocked flying.
Blood had already appeared on his hand, and the tendons in his hand were severed on the spot.
Xiao Qi wore a cold smile.
"Killing you like this would be too easy for you. Good, I've been learning a set of acupuncture techniques from the young master recently. Although I haven't learned it very well, and it's been a struggle, with a free target like you, I think I should try it out."
Before the man could even react, Xiao Qi grabbed him by the neck.
Then he pulled the man out and turned his smiling gaze towards Mu Feng.
"Young master, can I borrow a few of your silver needles?"
Mu Feng flicked his wrist, and several silver needles directly embedded themselves into the table in front of him.
He had taught Xiao Qi how to use acupuncture before, but Xiao Qi had always been a half-hearted student, especially in treatment, he was completely clueless.
If it came to using silver needles to torture people, this fellow learned quite quickly.
"Thank you, young master!"
He took the silver needles and directly inserted them into the man's vital points.
Pained screams continuously emanated from the man's mouth.
Everyone present watched with horror, their expressions becoming extremely grim.
Especially when they saw the man's face and body, it made their hearts leap to their throats. No one wanted to be the next target.
Just then, an angry voice called out.
"Stop all of you!"
Hearing this, Xiao Qi paused, but did not stop. Instead, he inserted all the remaining silver needles, and then turned his head, looking towards the speaker.
It was an old man descending from the second floor, walking with a cane as if a gust of wind could blow him over.
His appearance indicated he was at the twilight of his life.
Mu Feng's gaze also turned. When he saw this person, his killing intent almost became tangible, yet a smile appeared on his face. "Li Changhe didn't come out, but an old fellow like you did."
"Seven years ago, you appeared in my family's residence."
"I remember your smug and judgmental demeanor very clearly then, as if you were judging every member of our family."
"Are you here to repay your debts today?"
He hadn't intended to find this old man. Seven years ago, this old man was already barely hanging on.
He never expected him to still be alive and active.
Old Li walked forward a few steps, his cane trembling slightly. "I will tell you the truth of what happened back then. If you let all the other members of my Li family go, the real reason is on me."
"As long as you agree to my conditions, I can tell you the real reason, and I can also call Li Changhe back."
"He is my son. If something happens to me, he will not stand by idly and will definitely come looking for you. Your hatred is directed at my son and me, not the entire Li family."
"Let them go. All grievances are between us father and son."
Mu Feng laughed, his laughter growing louder.
"Seven years ago, my family had hundreds of people. What grievances did we have with you?"
The sudden question caused Old Li's brow to furrow.
"Your family and we had no grievances. It was my greed that caused the trouble."
"Back then, I should have just killed you directly, but instead, we wanted to torture you. I told him back then, 'If you don't cut the weeds by the root, you will leave behind future troubles'."