Li Wushuang glanced at Li Lin and then shook her head. She knew Li Lin had no affection for the Li family. Seeing the Zhao family's approach, it was clear the Li family was in trouble. She understood that Li Lin probably didn't want to intervene, but her situation was different. She was raised by the Li family, by her foster parents, and with her parents present, she couldn't leave. It wasn't that her heart wasn't with Li Lin, but under the current circumstances, she had to stand with the Li family.

Li Lin didn't speak again. He knew Li Wushuang's thoughts and didn't say more, only raising his eyebrows again, pondering something unknown. Then, Li Lin sat down and said to Li Xiaobai next to him, "Xiaobai, have a seat too."

The four of them sat about two hundred meters away from the crowd, in a small corner. However, their actions undoubtedly attracted everyone's attention.

Especially the people of the Li family, who originally thought Li Lin would come to help. Seeing that Li Lin had no intention to assist and chose to sit far away, the elders of the Li family, as well as many of the Li descendants, had twitching faces.

"You all continue talking. We're just here to watch the excitement. Don't mind us," Li Lin said with a smile, feeling everyone's gaze on him.

However, when Li Lin's gaze swept over the Zhao family, a chill spread through him.

He quickly assessed the strength of the Zhao family members. Recognizing all of them, he had previously used Soul Searching Technique on Zhao Qinghai's mind, making most of the Zhao family familiar to him.

The five people in front caught his attention more. The elder in the yellow robe in the middle was Zhao Wuguang, the third brother of Zhao Wuji, a martial commander of the Zhao family with the strength of a five-layered martial commander. Next was Zhao Wuji's eldest son, Zhao Bo, with the strength of an eight-layered martial general.

Zhao Wuji's second son, Zhao Yu, had mediocre talent similar to Zhao Hui, belonging to the ordinary. Thus, Zhao Yu only had the strength of a seven-layered martial spirit, along with two Zhao family elders, both of whom were five-layered martial generals.

And Zhao Qingtian, Zhao Qinghai's brothers, were Zhao Bo's sons.

When his gaze landed on Zhao Yu, Li Lin recognized him as the man in black who had tried to kill him over three years ago in the back mountains of the Li family. Recognizing the figure, Li Lin's chill deepened.

"Black Feather Demon Eagle." Li Lin glanced at the few demonic beasts in the sky, the leading Black Feather Demon Eagle was at the initial stage of the fifth rank, but with ordinary bloodline and decent speed, which was somewhat advantageous. The other two fourth-rank demonic beasts were at the initial stage, and the four third-rank demonic beasts were not considered a threat by Li Lin.

With over thirty martial spirits and the rest being martial masters, this force was dozens of times stronger than the Li family. Li Lin speculated that the Zhao family's intention seemed to be to annihilate the Li family.

The strength of the Zhao family did not concern Li Lin much. The highest, Zhao Wuguang, only had the strength of a five-layered martial commander, which he could easily deal with using a piece of Earth Fiend Thunder. The vengeance against the Zhao family was not forgotten by Li Lin, but now was not the time. He planned to watch the excitement first and then seek revenge.

All eyes from the Zhao family were on Li Lin and his group, filled with confusion and uncertainty.

"What do you want with me?" A voice slowly emerged from the Li family's gate as everyone was puzzled by Li Lin and his group. A figure in a white robe appeared, exuding an aura of nobility yet seemed preoccupied. This person was the current head of the Li family, Li Zhong, the third eldest of the Li family.

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Li Lin's gaze darkened upon seeing Li Zhong, showing no further reaction.

"Li Zhong, you've finally come out," Zhao Bo said, focusing on Li Zhong.

"There would always be a day like this," Li Zhong lightly said, stepping in front of the Li family members. His gaze swept over Li Lin and his group, sighing softly, then looking at the Zhao family, "You've come to the Li family looking quite aggressive. What is the matter?"

"Li Zhong, considering the relationship between our Zhao and Li families, I won't waste words with you. I know the Li family has a treasure. Hand it over, and we'll leave immediately. Don't force me to act, or you'll regret it," Zhao Bo said again.

"A treasure? The Li family has never had any treasures. Your claim is quite strange," Li Zhong lightly said. "If you don't believe me, feel free to search the Li family."

Zhao Bo laughed loudly, a coldness passing through his laughter, "Li Zhong, stop pretending. We all know what's going on, why put on an act?"

"Li Zhong, for the sake of our marriage, hand over that treasure. We can still be husband and wife, and the Li and Zhao families can still be in-laws. It's for the best for everyone," Zhao Hui said, looking at Li Zhong.

"Zhao Hui, our marriage has come to this," Li Zhong said, focusing on Zhao Hui and Li Shaohu, "When you came to the Li family twenty years ago, you had an ulterior motive, didn't you?"

"Hmph, you've always been on guard against me in the Li family. Have you ever treated me as your wife?" Zhao Hui looked at Li Zhong, her eyes filled with resentment.

"Ha, what a spectacle! The Li family's daughter-in-law has turned against them. The Li family truly deserves this," a loud laugh came from the corner, loud enough for everyone to hear, and it was Li Lin who laughed.

All eyes once again turned to Li Lin and his group. Luo Lan sighed helplessly, whispering something to Li Lin.

Li Zhong also looked towards Li Lin, his eyes conveying a sense of helplessness.

"Don't look at me. Continue on. I'm just here to watch the excitement," Li Lin said, looking at everyone, his lips curling into a smile.

"Brother, Qingtian and Qinghai have been missing from the Li family for half a month. I suspect it was that kid, Li Lin," Zhao Hui said, her face darkening as she spoke to Zhao Bo.

"How could Qinghai and Qingtian be missing? What happened?" Hearing this, the Zhao family's reaction became intense. Zhao Qinghai and Zhao Qingtian were considered the future of the Zhao family and couldn't afford any mishaps.

"Qinghai and Qingtian have been missing without a trace for half a month. I suspect it was that kid's doing." All eyes from the Zhao family immediately turned to Zhao Hui, her face twitching slightly as she pointed towards Li Lin, her gaze filled with hatred.

"Are you Li Lin?" At this moment, Zhao Bo's gaze focused on Li Lin, aware of everything related to the Yunyang Sect and naturally knowing of Li Lin.

"Mom, did you like the clothes I bought for you last time? I'll buy you a few more sets tomorrow," Li Lin said to Luo Lan, completely ignoring Zhao Bo.

Zhao Bo's face turned ugly, coldly saying, "Boy, don't think being with a woman from the Yunyang Sect means no one dares to touch you. Hand over my sons now, or I won't be polite."

"Zhao family old dog, what does your son's disappearance have to do with me?" Li Lin turned around, a coldness emanating from him. Zhao Bo's strength as an eight-layered martial general was nothing in Li Lin's eyes. Even Zhao Wuguang, a five-layered martial commander, was not a concern. A piece of Earth Fiend Thunder could kill him, not to mention he had Bai Ling by his side.

"Looking for death," Zhao Bo roared in anger, his dignity challenged. No one had ever dared to call him an old dog. He charged at Li Lin with a burst of true qi, creating an afterimage as he rushed towards Li Lin.

Li Lin's eyes flashed with coldness.

"This is still the Li family's home, not a place for the Zhao family to act recklessly," Li Zhong's figure flashed, instantly appearing in front of Zhao Bo.

"Hiding his strength," Li Lin raised an eyebrow, sensing the aura from Li Zhong, which did not seem like that of a martial spirit. The last time in the Li family's main hall, Li Zhong took a hit from him without any defense, something a martial spirit couldn't achieve.

"Li Zhong, you can't stop me," Zhao Bo coldly shouted, determined to deal with Li Lin. His hands formed seals, and his figure, like a ghost, charged at Li Lin again, a claw mark piercing through the air towards Li Lin.

Seeing this, Luo Lan became panicked, having never witnessed such a scene before.

Zhao Bo's strength as an eight-layered martial general was extremely fast, the yellow glow piercing through the air, creating spatial ripples.

"I also want to know if I can stop you," Li Zhong's voice sounded, his hands forming seals, flicking his fingers lightly. A flame burst forth from his palm, quickly condensing into a fireball that enveloped the yellow glow.

With a hissing sound, the energy burned, turning the yellow glow into white smoke.

"Li Zhong, you've hidden your strength, but you still can't stop me," Zhao Bo shouted, changing hand seals. His figure, like a phantom, charged at Li Lin again, a claw mark piercing through the air towards Li Lin.

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