A look of hesitation appeared on Li Dafu’s face, but he quickly nodded. Regardless of whether this matter was believable, he would rather believe it than not. Then, without a word, he took the paper and rushed out.
As for Young Master Zhao, after leaving the Li family with a gloomy expression, he took his servants out of Yun Kai County. When he returned home to Yun Hai County, he gritted his teeth, raised his hand, and slapped himself hard across the face, leaving a handprint. Only then did he walk outside the courtyard, his expression turning respectful, even reverent, as he spoke softly.
“Little brother, are you asleep?”
“What is it?”
A moment later, an indifferent voice came out, slightly high-pitched, like a child’s voice.
“That Li family not only refused little brother’s proposal, but also wanted to humiliate my Zhao family, and even slapped me.”
Young Master Zhao said with a humiliated expression.
The door to the room suddenly opened, and a young man of about twelve or thirteen, dressed in precious brocade robes, stepped out. He had delicate features and looked quite handsome. If Meng Hao were present at this moment, the young man’s expression would surely turn fawning. For this person was one of the disciples whom Elder Ouyang brought out when the Reliance Sect disbanded, and also Meng Hao’s attendant, Zhao Hai.
He shared the same ideal as the fatty: both wanted to become great magnates. Now that the fatty had been taken away, he returned to seize the assets of other magnates. As for Li Dafu, the fatty’s father, his status in the Reliance Sect meant he couldn’t possibly know this. After all, regarding family residences, unless they were relatives, it was very taboo to inquire.
“Useless trash, do you think I’m as foolish as you? That slap wasn’t even aimed right; you must have hit yourself…”
Zhao Hai snorted coldly, showing disgust. The person in front of him was, after all, his elder brother, so he could only frown.
“Alright, I want to cultivate to break through. Seven days from now, you and I will make a trip to the Li family.”
Zhao Hai turned around and slammed the door shut. Young Master Zhao’s face showed a triumphant expression. He looked up towards Yun Kai County, his heart burning like fire, his mind slowly fantasizing about how that young lady would suffer beneath him seven days later.
Seven days passed in a flash. From the Zhao family in Yun Hai County, Zhao Hai walked with his hands clasped behind his back. Behind him was Young Master Zhao, leading a group of household guards, all with murderous expressions, heading straight towards Yun Kai County.
In Yun Kai County, Meng Hao sat cross-legged in the fatty’s room, quietly meditating. Until noon, a soft knock sounded on the door. After he spoke and opened his eyes, he saw Li Fugui followed by more than ten household guards. Every three men carried a long spear, in the order of iron, silver, and gold.
The carved patterns on them looked ancient but gave off a luxurious feel. Meng Hao raised his hand and made a grabbing motion. Immediately, the iron spear flew into his hand. This scene made Li Dafu and the servants gape in astonishment, taking a sharp breath, their eyes filled with fear as they looked at Meng Hao.
This iron spear was extremely heavy, and Meng Hao’s ability to retrieve objects from a distance truly astonished everyone.
Li Dafu’s body trembled, his eyes gleaming. He had previously felt that Meng Hao was not an ordinary person, so he had been half-believing, half-doubting, but still fulfilled the other party’s requests, sending people to make these three long spears. Now, he could confirm that the other party was indeed no ordinary person.
Meng Hao nodded, then took out the silver spear and the golden spear to test them. After that, he flicked his sleeve, collecting all three long spears into his storage bag. Immediately, a series of rustling sounds echoed, and a group of servants, their expressions shaken, immediately knelt down.
“Immortal!”
Li Dafu was still in a daze, his body trembling even more violently, almost wanting to kneel down and kowtow. Before, he had only thought the other party was not an ordinary person; he never expected the other party to actually be an immortal. Moreover, at this moment, he was even more agitated because he remembered the other party saying that he was a good friend from his son’s sect.
“Could it be, could it be that my good-for-nothing son is also an immortal!”
He wanted to ask, but at this moment, Meng Hao looked up, gazing out the window. A commotion was coming from outside, accompanied by sounds of smashing, as if the main gate had been kicked open.
“Li Dafu, hurry up and get out here for this young master! My younger brother is an immortal. You’ve come to your Li family, yet you still haven’t knelt down to pay your respects!”
Li Dafu abruptly looked up, but Meng Hao had already stood up and walked out. He also hurriedly followed, and before long, they arrived at the back courtyard of the mansion. He saw the main gate shattered, heard the miserable cries of the household guards, and saw behind Young Master Zhao an arrogant young man, with one hand clasped behind his back, the other hand raised, and a Fire Serpent coiling in his palm.
The young man’s face was arrogant, and the Fire Serpent in his hand made everyone even more terrified. They all retreated, not daring to approach.
“Little brother, this person is Li Dafu.”
Young Master Zhao quickly spoke, completely ignoring Meng Hao, who was standing beside Li Dafu.
“You are… Huh?”
Zhao Hai raised his chin, looking arrogantly. When he saw Meng Hao looking at him, his body trembled violently, his eyes revealing an expression of disbelief. The Fire Serpent in his hand immediately extinguished, his entire body seemed to transform in that instant, and his expression revealed extreme fear, even his face gradually showed a fawning look, as if it were instinct.
“Li Dafu, seeing my younger brother, why aren’t you kneeling down quickly? Let me tell you, my younger brother is an immortal, an immortal, do you understand? With a raised hand, he can wipe out your entire family!”
Young Master Zhao did not notice Zhao Hai’s expression beside him, still standing there showing off his might, shouting incessantly.
“Why don’t you quickly bring that little lady to a good room? If that young lady is willing to serve this young master and make me feel comfortable, I will intercede for your Li family. Who knows, we might even leave your family a seed, so that your Li family won’t have no one to carry on the family line.”
Young Master Zhao became more and more excited as he spoke, while Zhao Hai behind him had gradually turned pale, his body trembling, looking at Meng Hao. The words his elder brother said echoed in his mind, and he suddenly felt terrified.
“Otherwise, hehe, not only will you die, but also that scholar next to you… Who is this? Don’t tell me he’s an adopted son of your Li family. You really don’t put me in your eyes. Do you want to die? My younger brother is an immortal…”
Young Master Zhao's words were not yet finished, but when they reached Zhao Hai's ears, it was like a clap of thunder, enraging him. He leaped forward, his face full of fury, and slapped his older brother directly across the face.
"Shut your mouth right now!"