That unrenowned fiancée, that young man dressed like a country bumpkin, that guy with an arrogant attitude who disregarded the Li family—he possessed such capabilities!
He could plunge the Li family into great crisis with a single move.
He could disregard the Li family's threats and speak wildly in their grand hall.
He could make the waters of West Lake vanish in an instant!
This was the inheritor of Lu Ban, this was Yan Shouyi!
Upon learning it was Yan Shouyi who caused West Lake to dry up, Li Peizong, besides being shocked, trembled with rage:
"You... since you're our Li family's son-in-law, why would you make West Lake's waters disappear and sever our Li family's feng shui lifeline?!"
Yan Shouyi snorted coldly, "I haven't married your young lady into the family yet, and besides, weren't you the ones yelling about breaking off the engagement just now?"
Li Peizong was rendered speechless.
Li Peihua roared, "Then why did you cast a curse on my youngest son?!"
"Cast a curse?"
Yan Shouyi frowned and said, "Although I am young, I am not unreasonable. That day at West Lake Elegant Residence, you threw my shoes first. I asked you to apologize, but you were still arrogant and refused to come downstairs. So, I employed a minor trick to make your two children cry incessantly. However, I lifted the curse on the spot afterward. What curse is there?"
Li Peihua blinked.
If Yan Shouyi hadn't cast a curse, then what were the black marks on his youngest son's soles?
Despite finding it strange, Li Peihua did not suspect Master Fu Que or the others, merely believing Yan Shouyi was lying.
Li Peihua said to Master Fu Que, "Daoist priest, this Yan Shouyi is stubborn and malevolent. We still need your two esteemed selves to take action!"
Master Fu Que wiped sweat from his brow.
He too sensed that Yan Shouyi was no simple fellow. If they truly clashed, it was uncertain who would win or lose.
So, he put on a conciliatory demeanor and said cordially,
"Neither side should rush. As the saying goes, the one who tied the bell must untie it. Since the one who caused West Lake to cease flowing has been found, as long as the Li family meets his conditions, West Lake's waters will naturally return."
Li Peizong cursed silently in his heart: If it were that simple, what would they need these two for?
He realized that ever since Yan Shouyi appeared, Master Fu Que and Gao Zizhen had spoken less, clearly acting like they were fishing in troubled waters.
These two were indeed unreliable!
Li Peihua asked, "What are your conditions?"
Yan Shouyi was amused to the point of laughter.
He had caused West Lake to dry up, which had nothing to do with the Li family in the first place.
Yet, the Li family always judged him with the utmost malice. From the moment he entered, the entire Li family had been extremely hostile towards him.
Everything could have been handled amicably.
But the Li family members were always condescending and arrogant!
Others might tolerate them, but I, an inheritor of Lu Ban, will not indulge them!
Thus, Yan Shouyi said coldly, "Alright, you mentioned conditions. Today, I, Yan Shouyi, want nothing but Li Qing'er, and I want to marry her and consummate the marriage today!"
"You... you scoundrel!" Li Qing'er's eyebrows shot up. She hadn't expected Yan Shouyi to make such a demand in public!
Long Feicheng, standing nearby, completely understood Yan Shouyi's approach.
Brother Yan was going to marry Li Qing'er first, and then divorce her!
In terms of humiliation, Long Feicheng was skilled, but when it came to striking at the heart, Yan Shouyi was truly impressive!
As Yan Shouyi's good brother, seeing his brother about to stir up trouble, how could he not add fuel to the fire?
So, Long Feicheng pointed at Gao Zizhen and said, "Hey, you, you've been exchanging glances with my sister-in-law. Are you having an affair with Li Qing'er?"
Gao Zizhen glared angrily, wishing he could kill Long Feicheng at that moment.
You guys are arguing, why drag me into it?!
"This is a matter between our Li family and you inheritors of Lu Ban, it has nothing to do with Daoist Priest Gao!" Li Qing'er protected Gao Zizhen.
Long Feicheng immediately saw it. This pair of adulterous lovers indeed had something going on.
So, he taunted, "Hey, Daoist Priest Gao, since you like Li Qing'er, shouldn't you stand up now and speak for her? Don't say my Brother Yan didn't give you a chance. If you don't even have this much courage, you can't be called a man?"
With Long Feicheng fanning the flames, Li Qing'er also looked at Gao Zizhen with hope in her eyes.
She admired Gao Zizhen greatly and naturally hoped that Gao Zizhen would stand out at this moment, defeat Yan Shouyi, the "villain," and then, in the guise of a hero saving the damsel, marry her.
However, how could Gao Zizhen dare to provoke Yan Shouyi now?
If he missed Li Qing'er, at most he could work harder and find another woman soon.
But if he provoked an inheritor of Lu Ban, all his disguises might be stripped away. In the worst-case scenario, even the Li family would step in, holding him back from leaving.
Therefore, Gao Zizhen took half a step back and said calmly, "My master is right, the one who tied the bell must untie it. I will not get involved and make things more complicated."
The Li family members were all surprised and astonished. How could this Gao Zizhen, who had boasted so highly before, turn into a coward now that Yan Shouyi had arrived?
And Master Fu Que, this old man had a smile on his face the whole time, but his ears seemed deaf to it, showing no reaction at all.
His smile, which had seemed profound before, now looked no different from that of a fool!
Li Qing'er's gaze towards Gao Zizhen also changed gradually.
It seemed that this Daoist Priest Gao was not as outstanding as she had imagined.
Even lacking the courage to stand up for the person he liked, such a man, no matter how capable, was unreliable!
Seeing this, Long Feicheng laughed heartily, "Daoist Priest Gao, I really thought you had some skill, but you turned into a coward. What kind of man are you!"
Yan Shouyi also stared at Gao Zizhen and the others:
"The Li family says I cursed the infant. I certainly didn't do this, so... does it have something to do with you two?"
Master Fu Que's expression stiffened; he could no longer smile easily.
"My inheritors of Lu Ban walk the world, always acting with integrity. Casting a curse on an infant is absolutely something we would never do. And if someone deliberately framed us, falsely accusing an inheritor of Lu Ban, then this matter will not be so easily dismissed."
As Yan Shouyi spoke, his gaze gradually turned unfriendly, staring intently at Master Fu Que and Gao Zizhen.
Since the Lu Ban Sect originated from the common folk, it valued nothing more than its reputation and credibility. Without credibility and rules when traveling the martial world, an inheritor of Lu Ban would surely be unable to proceed.
Therefore, inheritors of Lu Ban cherished their reputation dearly, and would absolutely not do anything that harmed their reputation.
If Master Fu Que and the others had indeed framed him, Yan Shouyi would definitely not let them off easily!
Master Fu Que gave a dry laugh, "I never said it was you who did it..."
Li Peihua blinked, "Daoist priest, that's not what you said that day."
"That day, this humble one didn't know the other party was an inheritor of Lu Ban, nor that he had a marriage contract with your Li family!" Master Fu Que acted shamelessly, "This is like the Dragon King's temple being flooded by the waters of the Yellow River, countrymen fighting countrymen. What does it have to do with this humble one?"
Li Peizong asked, "In that case, Daoist priest, you do not intend to intervene in this matter?"
"Uh... this..."
Master Fu Que looked at Gao Zizhen. Seeing Gao Zizhen shake his head silently, Master Fu Que immediately stood up and said,
"Our Miaoyu Temple holds a distinguished position and rarely interferes in worldly affairs. If it weren't for the affinity between Li Qing'er and my beloved disciple, we would not have appeared so presumptuously. Now that Li Qing'er is still entangled with others, we shall consider my disciple as having no fate with her. If you truly wish to marry off your daughter, please settle your family affairs first, and then come find us master and disciple!"
With that, Master Fu Que and Gao Zizhen prepared to leave.
Their speed was so great that even the Li family members did not react.
"Hold on!"
Li Qing'er, who had been silent all along, suddenly spoke.