Chapter 2628 Big Oolong
Chapter 2628 Big Oolong
"Li Yan pays respects to the Great Ancestor!"
Upon seeing the old man appear before him, Li Yan strode forward and bowed respectfully to him.
"Let's skip these formalities." The patriarch of the Li family stroked his white beard, then reached out and patted Li Yan's head: "You've grown quite a bit since I last saw you."
It was clear that the patriarch of the Li family doted on Li Yan, because the satisfaction in his eyes was genuine.
"Great Ancestor, my growth rate is still a bit slower compared to others. I'm already holding our Li family back," Li Yan said somewhat embarrassedly.
"Speed or slow is only a matter of time. Throughout the entire history of cultivation, time is the merciless blade that every cultivator must face. Don't underestimate yourselves; even the slightest difference can be made up for quickly," said the Li family's patriarch with a kind expression.
“Okay, I’ll remember that.” Li Yan nodded obediently, then immediately turned his gaze to Qin Fei and introduced him to the great ancestor in front of him: “Ancestor, this is the Qin Fei I told you about.”
As he spoke, Li Yan beckoned to Qin Fei, signaling him to come forward.
Seeing this, Qin Fei did not hesitate and went directly to Li Yan and the patriarch of the Li family.
"Junior Qin Fei greets senior." Qin Fei cupped his hands in greeting to the old man in front of him.
"Indeed, he possesses extraordinary talent." After glancing at Qin Fei, the Li family's patriarch nodded slightly, then said to Li Yan, "Little Yan, your friend and I have something to discuss. You shouldn't mind, right?"
"Of course I don't mind."
Li Yan knew that the Great Ancestor might have some questions for Qin Fei, so he tactfully went to the side.
Seeing this, the eldest patriarch of the Li family waved his hand, and in an instant, he and Qin Fei disappeared from everyone's sight.
It was clear that he had used some method to temporarily hide himself and Qin Fei.
"Senior, what are you doing?" Qin Fei asked in confusion.
"Your name is Qin Fei, right?" the Li family's patriarch asked directly.
"Yes." Qin Fei nodded.
"There are some things I can't say in front of Xiao Yanzi, so I've put you in a separate circle. I hope you don't mind," the other person said.
"Of course not." Qin Fei nodded.
"I think you are a smart man, so I will get straight to the point. Xiao Yanzi has already sent someone to inform us about your situation. I admit that you are very talented and have a high probability of developing into a regional leader in the future, but the future is the future, and the present is the present."
“Xiao Yanzi wants to protect you because you are friends, but our Li family does not belong to just one person. You have now offended both the Divine Martial Sect and the Liu family. I have to say that the mess you have made is too big. Our Li family is afraid we are powerless to cover for you.” The Li family patriarch spoke his mind directly.
After hearing what he said, Qin Fei was initially a little confused, because the Liu family had already been wiped out, and it was clear that the person in front of him had not yet received any specific information.
However, since the other party had already put it this way, Qin Fei did not point it out. He directly asked, "Senior, please speak frankly. There is no one else here besides you and me."
“Any investment will only be made if there is a visible return. I clearly see no return in you, only risk. Our Li family cannot fight against both the Divine Martial Sect and the Liu family for your sake alone, so don’t expect to get any help from our Li family.”
"At the same time, if you really consider Xiao Yanzi a friend, I hope that from this moment on, you will take the initiative to distance yourself from him."
The eldest patriarch of the Li family knew Li Yan very well. If Li Yan hadn't truly considered Qin Fei a friend, he would never have gone to such great lengths to use the teleportation array to send someone back.
Everyone has their own way of looking at problems and their own perspective. For Li Yan, he hopes to do everything in his power to protect Qin Fei, while for the patriarch of the Li family, he naturally hopes that Qin Fei, this scourge, can stay away from Li Yan.
There are countless geniuses in the world, and he didn't want Li Yan to be dragged into the mire because of Qin Fei, nor did he want the entire Li family to be involved because of Qin Fei.
Therefore, persuading Qin Fei to withdraw is now extremely important.
It would be best if Qin Fei could back down when faced with difficulties. If he insists on currying favor, then he can use some other unconventional methods.
Of course, things haven't reached that point yet, so he doesn't need to show his true colors.
"Did Li Yan himself know about this?" Qin Fei asked, looking up.
"He's just a junior in my Li family. Whether he knows about this or not, I have the right to make decisions for him. So you should nip any unrealistic fantasies in the bud."
They've already put it so bluntly; if Qin Fei still pretends not to understand, then he's just being ignorant.
Qin Fei smiled slightly before saying, "I have never expected any help from your Li family, but since you have already made your stance clear, I will stay away from Li Yan from now on."
"It's so reassuring to talk to smart people. I must say you made an absolutely right choice." The Li family's patriarch nodded appreciatively at Qin Fei, and then took out a talisman from his spatial ring.
“This is a teleportation talisman. As long as you inject power into it, you can instantly teleport to a place hundreds of kilometers away. Your current situation is very dangerous. This talisman is a small compensation for you. I hope it can help you escape to safety,” said the Li family patriarch.
"Senior, I cannot accept a reward without merit. I appreciate your kindness, but I no longer need such a thing." Qin Fei directly refused the other party.
A person of integrity will not accept charity. Even if Qin Fei were in danger, he would never accept handouts from others.
Qin Fei still possesses the integrity to refuse to compromise his principles for even a small amount of money.
"That's up to you."
The eldest patriarch of the Li family directly interpreted Qin Fei's words as meaning that Qin Fei already knew he was doomed and therefore didn't even have the courage to struggle.
There was no way around it; a person at the early stage of the Divine Radiance Realm being targeted by two behemoths, the Liu family and the Divine Martial Sect, had no chance of survival.
Qin Fei's decision to give up was perhaps a last resort.
"Young man, run for your life while you can, good luck."
The conversation ended there, and with a wave of his hand, the Li family patriarch removed the formation that had enveloped him and Qin Fei.
Outside the formation, Li Yan was unaware of what had happened. He had initially thought that the Great Ancestor had shielded Qin Fei to secretly instruct him on how to ensure his safety. However, when his gaze fell upon Qin Fei's face, his heart skipped a beat.
Because he didn't see even a hint of a smile on Qin Fei's face.
This script... seems off.
"Li Yan, I have some things to take care of, so I'll be leaving now," Qin Fei said to Li Yan.
"Ok?"
Hearing Qin Fei start calling him by his name, Li Yan was just as bewildered as Qin Fei had been before. But before he could ask any questions, Qin Fei had already turned and left.
Li Yan originally wanted to give chase, but as soon as he took a step, a force as heavy as a mountain suddenly fell on him. It was his great ancestor from the Li family who personally restricted his freedom of movement.
"Little Yanzi, there's no need to chase after him. There are some friends you can make, but there are some you can't," the Li family's patriarch said slowly.
"Great Ancestor, what do you mean by that?"
Li Yan seemed to understand why Qin Fei's attitude towards him had changed just now; it was probably because something had gone wrong on the side of the Great Ancestor.
“His problems are too serious. Getting close to him will also cause you severe harm, so I have already taken care of the trouble for you,” said the eldest patriarch of the Li family.
"Great Ancestor, can you tell me how you solved it?"
With his freedom restricted, Li Yan had no way of leaving this place, so his immediate priority was to figure out what the two of them had talked about behind closed doors.
"Row."
The eldest patriarch of the Li family had nothing to hide, so he immediately told Li Yan about his previous conversation with Qin Fei.
After hearing everything he said, Li Yan's body trembled slightly.
He never expected that this misunderstanding would cause such a big commotion.
"Great Ancestor, you...you're confused!"
Li Yan had so much to say, but in the end, he only managed to utter this one sentence.
"Be mindful of your tone when speaking to the Great Ancestor," a member of the Li family reminded him from the side.
It should be noted that the eldest ancestor is the oldest member of the Li family, and it is no exaggeration to call him the spiritual pillar of the Li family.
“I’m going to go after Brother Li. You stay here and explain for them.”
At this moment, Li Yan said something to his protector, and then he chased after him without hesitation.
He had to clear up this misunderstanding with Qin Fei, otherwise he and Qin Fei might really lose their friendship.
He never dreamed that such a big misunderstanding would arise from a difference in information. No wonder Qin Fei called him by his name just now; it was obvious that he wanted to distance himself from him.
He spent so much time and energy trying to befriend Qin Fei, but now the Grand Ancestor has forced him to leave.
If it weren't for the fact that the Grand Ancestor held a high position, Li Yan would have already started cursing.
"Something seems amiss. What exactly happened?" At this moment, members of the Li family focused their attention on Li Yan, the protector.
As Li Yan's personal protector, he certainly had a lot to say about this matter. He first looked around at everyone present before saying, "To be honest, the Liu family has actually been wiped out."
"The Liu family?"
Which Liu family?
Upon hearing this name, the Li family executives present were momentarily stunned.
"It's the Liu family, which is on par with our Li family, the Liu family among the top-tier forces!" Li Yan's protector blurted out what he wanted to say in one breath.
"Perhaps your communication channels are a bit outdated, and you are unaware of this matter yet."
"what?"
"How can this be?"
Upon hearing this, the entire audience gasped in disbelief; they could hardly believe what they were hearing.
It should be noted that the Liu family was in no way inferior to the Li family, yet Li Yan's protector claimed that such a powerful family had been wiped out.
Who wiped them out?
Who has this ability?
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