"Lin'er, have you considered that leaving the Li family might put you in greater danger? At least within the Li family, anyone who wants to deal with you has to think twice." Li Wushuang continued.

"Young Master, Young Master." As Li Wushuang's words fell, the voice of Li Xiaobai came from outside the courtyard, followed by his breathless appearance at the entrance.

"Xiaobai, what's wrong?" Li Wushuang asked.

"Miss Wushuang." Upon seeing Li Wushuang, Li Xiaobai immediately paid his respects, then said to Li Lin, "Young Master, it's bad. I just saw the chief steward of the front courtyard coming here with people to deal with you."

"Zhao Da." Li Lin's expression darkened, and a chill immediately spread through the air. Zhao Da was the one who had accidentally killed the original Li Lin and was a capable servant brought from his stepmother's family.

"Zhao Da, huh? This is the Li family after all. Lin'er, you don't have to worry. Today, I want to see who dares to touch you." Li Wushuang huffed.

"Have they arrived?" Outside the courtyard, amidst the noise, Li Lin glanced out and knew that Zhao Da was coming with a dozen servants. After advancing to a Martial Warrior and Spirit Warrior, his senses had become much sharper. Any disturbance nearby could be clearly perceived by him.

"How audacious, Li Lin, to dare kill someone within the Li family. You've got guts. Come with me." In just a moment, a commanding voice rang out, followed by a dozen servants entering the courtyard, led by Zhao Da and another man Li Lin recognized as Zhao Er, along with Zhao San whom Li Lin had killed, were the three who had accidentally killed the original Li Lin.

"Zhao Da, you've got some nerve." Before Li Lin could speak, Li Wushuang huffed coldly.

"So, Miss Wushuang is here too. Greetings, Miss Wushuang." Zhao Da's expression changed slightly, aware of the good relationship between Li Wushuang and Li Lin and his mother.

"What are you doing here? What's the meaning of this? Stand down now." Li Wushuang stared at Zhao Da.

"Miss Wushuang, Li Lin killed Zhao San. We are here under the lady's orders to arrest Li Lin. If Miss Wushuang has any questions, you may ask the lady." Zhao Da said with a dark expression, being the lady's man, he naturally wouldn't take Li Wushuang seriously.

"Hmph, this is the Li family. Lin'er is a young master of the Li family. I'd like to see who dares to commit insubordination here. I will not be polite." Li Wushuang huffed coldly, her gaze sweeping over Zhao Da and the dozen servants.

These servants were not from the Zhao family but worked in the front courtyard under Zhao Da's management. Seeing the look in Li Wushuang's eyes, they lowered their heads, exchanging looks, not daring to make a move.

"Miss Wushuang, you're making it difficult for me. I must take him. As for the rest, you can ask the lady." Zhao Da said darkly, his gaze then fixed on Li Lin.

Li Lin stared at Zhao Da, whose strength was probably at the second level of Martial Warrior. Li Lin was not afraid of him and was determined to kill him. Since a confrontation had already erupted, it was better to eliminate him and prevent future troubles if the opportunity arose.

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"I'd like to see how you plan to take him." Li Wushuang huffed coldly, raising her wrist, and drawing the Qingyun Sword with a buzz, the three-foot blade gleaming coldly.

"Guess if I dare kill you." Li Wushuang pointed her sword at Zhao Da, speaking coldly.

"Miss Wushuang certainly dares to kill me, but..." Zhao Da's face changed drastically, stepping back a few steps. His strength was no match for Li Wushuang, who was at the Martial Master level, while he was just a Martial Warrior. Li Wushuang, as the most talented young member of the Li family, was not someone he, a steward, could provoke. Even the lady couldn't protect him then.

Stepping back, Zhao Da said, "Miss Wushuang, think carefully. Even if you kill me, there will be a lot of trouble afterward. After all, I am from the Zhao family."

"You know you're from the Zhao family, don't forget this is the Li family. Get lost." Li Wushuang commanded, cautious about actually killing Zhao Da.

"This is the Li family, but killing someone naturally requires punishment. Wushuang, do you intend to protect Li Lin?" At that moment, three figures appeared at the entrance of the courtyard.

Among them, the leader was dressed in a brocade robe, her hair done up, exuding nobility with a cold look in her eyes, flanked by two maids in long dresses.

"Greetings, young miss." Zhao Da and Zhao Er immediately paid their respects, and the other servants bowed, saying, "Greetings, madam."

"Zhao Hui." A chill flashed in Li Lin's eyes. This was none other than his father's legal wife, the Miss Zhao from the Zhao family, who was responsible for the original Li Lin's inability to cultivate.

"Auntie, Lin'er is a young master of the Li family. What's wrong with killing a servant? If anything, shouldn't it be handled by the Li family ancestral hall?" Li Wushuang gently said.

"In the ranks of the Li family's young masters, there seems to be no Li Lin, Wushuang. Have you forgotten?" Zhao Hui said softly, her cold gaze fixed on Rolan and Li Lin, paying little attention to Li Wushuang.

Li Wushuang was momentarily speechless. Indeed, Li Lin was not recognized as a young master by the Li family, a fact that had never been officially acknowledged.

"Rolan, you lowly maid, you've been teaching that bastard to kill. This time, I'll see who can protect you." Zhao Hui coldly stared at Rolan.

"Zhao Hui, what right do you have to insult my mother? The one who killed Zhao San is me. If you have the guts, just come at me." Li Lin coldly said, standing in front of his mother.

"Zhao Da, capture this bastard for me." Zhao Hui glared at Li Lin and commanded coldly.

"Yes, Miss." Zhao Da responded, lunging at Li Lin, extending his hand with a claw gesture aimed at Li Lin.

Li Lin's eyes flashed with a murderous intent, unafraid of Zhao Da. Just as he was about to act, he saw Li Wushuang making the first move.

"Back off!" Li Wushuang shouted, her Qingyun Sword slashing out, directing a sword strike at Zhao Da. The sword shadow traced through the air, sending out three sword shadows aimed at Zhao Da's chest and abdomen.

Zhao Da's face changed drastically, scrambling to dodge to the side. The sword shadows were too fast, avoiding hits to his abdomen and left chest but catching his right chest.

"Shh..."

Zhao Da's clothes were torn, a faint blood mark appearing on his chest, turning his face pale with fear.

"This is a warning. Next time, don't blame me for being ruthless." Li Wushuang spoke coldly.

"Wushuang, you've got some nerve. Don't think you can do whatever you want just because you're a disciple of Yunyang Sect." Zhao Hui's face darkened, speaking coldly.

"Auntie, why be so aggressive? If you're going to make things difficult for Lin'er and Auntie Rolan, the Li family is well aware. Why not spare those who can be spared?" Li Wushuang said to Zhao Hui.

"How bold, Zhao Da, take action. I want to see what you've learned at Yunyang Sect." Zhao Hui's face darkened, her gaze fixed on Li Wushuang.

Zhao Da, with the young miss covering him, lost his hesitation and lunged at Li Lin again.

"Young Master, be careful!" Li Xiaobai shouted, also charging at Zhao Da.

"Li Xiaobai, you're not qualified." Zhao Er, who had been watching Li Xiaobai, immediately intercepted him.