"Indeed, I am thankful for the care from my foster father over the years, but this is the wish of the clan, and I cannot defy it." Li Bei gave Li Yu a bow and said, "The Li family is also my family. As long as foster father hands over that treasure to us, we will protect the Li family's well-being from today onwards."
As Li Bei's words fell, he turned to look at the person next to him and said, "Martial Officer Wu, if the Li family hands over that treasure to us today, please lend your strength to protect the Li family's well-being today."
"This is naturally no problem. Old clan leader, hand that treasure over to us, and Li Bei and I will ensure the Li family's well-being today," Martial Officer Wu said lightly, his figure moving next to Li Bei.
"Is Li Bei from the Du Gu family?" Li Lin's expression darkened, surprised to find that Li Bei was related to the Du Gu family, indicating they were people from within the Du Gu Jingwen family.
"What exactly is this treasure of the Li family?" Li Lin wondered, his expression puzzled. He did not know the background of the Du Gu family but was aware it was not inferior to the Yunyang Sect, perhaps even stronger. Now, the Du Gu family was also interested in the Li family's treasure, indicating it was no ordinary item.
"Who exactly are you people, and how do you know about the Li family's treasure?" Upon seeing Martial Officer Wu and Li Bei, Zhao Wuji and Zhao Wuguang were utterly astonished. They were certain no one else knew about the Li family's treasure, yet they did not expect others to intervene this time.
"The insignificant Zhao family dares to covet that treasure, truly seeking death. Even the ancestor who escaped from your Zhao family back then wasn't qualified. I advise you to leave quickly. The Zhao family, there are some matters you cannot involve yourselves in," Martial Officer Wu's expression darkened, his gaze landing on Zhao Wuji, seemingly not taking him seriously.
"Who exactly are you, to speak with such arrogance? My Zhao family is not so easily trifled with," Zhao Wuji said with a dark expression, snorting coldly.
"Your Zhao family's reliance is probably that Spirit King from the Yunyang Sect, isn't it? Even if it's the Yunyang Sect, what of it? Frogs at the bottom of a well," Martial Officer Wu retorted coldly.
Zhao Wuji's expression darkened, seemingly surprised at Martial Officer Wu's familiarity with the Zhao family. He stared at Martial Officer Wu, his gaze becoming indecisive.
"Lan'er, Lin'er, Hongling, Wushuang, this matter has nothing to do with you, please leave quickly," Li Zhong, who had taken several medicinal pills and was feeling somewhat better, said, glancing at Li Wushuang before speaking to Luo Lan, Li Lin, and Yun Hongling.
"I won't leave. Where can I go? If I were to leave, I would have left from the start. Why bother staying till now?" Luo Lan sighed lightly, having seen a series of surprises and shocks, seemingly accustomed to it now, looking at Li Zhong with complex eyes.
"Lin'er, I am not a good father, but now listen to me, take your mother and leave, the farther the better," Li Zhong said to Li Lin.
"Humph, no one is getting away today," Zhao Wuji said coldly.
"Zhao family's old dog, I wasn't planning on leaving anyway, no need for you to keep us," Li Lin snorted coldly, raising an eyebrow, then his gaze landed on Martial Officer Wu, saying, "Martial Officer Wu, long time no see. I was blind to Mount Tai before."
"Master Li has been quite remarkable recently, the champion of the Three Sects and Four Gates conference, a notable figure in the Yunyang Sect. My young miss has also mentioned Master Li to me. Today, regarding the Li family, please forgive us," Martial Officer Wu said with a smile.
Hearing this conversation between Martial Officer Wu and Li Lin, several members of the Li family were puzzled, wondering when Li Lin had become involved with such a powerful figure.
"Martial Officer Wu, the Li family's treasure has nothing to do with me. However, with the Zhao family here, I guess it won't be easy for you to obtain it," Li Lin said lightly.
"Does Master Li perhaps have a suggestion?" Martial Officer Wu raised an eyebrow and smiled slightly.
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"How about we join forces to kill the people from the Zhao family first? As for the Li family's treasure, Martial Officer Wu can then obtain it by his own means. What do you think?" Li Lin proposed. He had no confidence in facing Zhao Wuji's strength alone, only Martial Officer Wu could stop him. And he did not intend to let the Zhao family off, so he thought of joining forces with Martial Officer Wu, a familiar figure, to achieve mutual benefits and trust.
"That's actually a good idea, but joining forces with you, I feel a bit at a loss," Martial Officer Wu said with a slight smile, his gaze landing on Li Lin and Yun Hongling, Li Xiaobai, whose strengths, in his eyes, were naturally not enough.
Li Lin smiled slightly, clearly understanding Martial Officer Wu's hint that his own strength was too weak to be worth joining forces with, saying, "Don't worry, as long as Martial Officer Wu is willing to join forces, I will definitely show a strength that satisfies you, just stopping that old dog from the Zhao family will be enough."
"Oh, but I'm a bit worried. After we kill the people from the Zhao family, your Li family might turn against me, and that would be bad for me," Martial Officer Wu's gaze swept over Li Yu and then said to Li Lin, implying that once the Zhao family was dealt with, Li Yu's strength as a sixth-level Martial General, without the Zhao family, would make things much easier for the Li family.
"Martial Officer Wu, rest assured, I don't have much of a relationship with the Li family. You can take the Li family's treasure as you please, and I just want to kill the people from the Zhao family. After that, it will be easier for you to obtain the Li family's treasure, serving both our needs," Li Lin said with a smile.
"Alright, if Master Li can show a strength that satisfies me, I'll help you stop Zhao Wuji, but I won't help you deal with anyone else," Martial Officer Wu raised an eyebrow, also aware of the delicate relationship between Li Lin and the Li family, then spoke lightly.
However, if he doesn't show a satisfying strength, he would not take action, unwilling to become someone else's hired thug and let others reap the benefits.
"Haha, Martial Officer Wu is really cautious," Li Lin said with a smirk.
"Hmph, do you think you can butcher my Zhao family at will? Kid, I want to see what strength you can bring out," Zhao Wuji's face looked ugly, his gaze sweeping over Li Yu, Li Bei, and Martial Officer Wu. One's strength was comparable to his, one a sixth-level Martial General, and one a third-level Martial General. Compared to Zhao Wuguang, who was only a fifth-level Martial General, if the Li family and these newcomers were to join forces, his Zhao family would be at a significant disadvantage.
"Zhao Wuji, you old dog, the people you brought from the Zhao family today, none will escape. Next time, I will personally pay a visit to your Zhao family," Li Lin said with a cold laugh.
At that moment, on Li Lin's shoulder, a little dragon instantly moved to the ground. With a flash of yellow light, its body transformed into a massive form, stretching four to five hundred meters in length, with a diameter of over ten meters, and a majestic aura spreading out.
In the sky above, the seven demonic beasts brought by the Zhao family instantly panicked, especially the four third-tier demonic beasts, whose bodies began to tremble instantly.
From atop the Li family's courtyard, four beams of light shot into the sky, and four majestic auras pressed down from the sky. In the blink of an eye, two beams of light landed on the ground, transforming into two gigantic demonic beasts. One was a double-headed serpent, not smaller than the little dragon, covered with thick scales. Each head had one huge eye, exuding a bloodthirsty and ferocious light.
The second demonic beast was a massive tiger, its body radiant as jade, streaked with traces of blood. The slight breath it exhaled was like a roar, its eyes glowing like lanterns, showing off its fierce light. Its mouth, wide open, revealed sharp saber-like teeth, and its claws and long tail, resembling a small broom, made it appear extremely ferocious, with a natural majesty about it.
In the sky, the third demonic beast flapped its wings, its massive body over six hundred meters long, with scales around its eyes radiating outward. Its entire body was covered in sharp, ink-black scales. On its sharp head, there was a palm-sized reverse scale, spreading out like a lotus, its aura absolutely powerful.
The fourth demonic beast, entirely white, seemed covered in snow. Its huge head was followed by white mane extending to its shoulders and chest, with a tail several meters long curving and coiling behind it. Its eyes were as large as bronze bells, its mouth roaring continuously, its fangs gleaming coldly, and its roar echoed in the sky. On the back of this massive beast, there were a pair of transparent, white wings, emanating the aura of a demonic king.
Simultaneously, the Taiyin demonic rabbit also roared, its two-meter body instantly transforming into several hundred meters in size, its fur blue, with long, thin ears through which blood vessels could be seen clearly. Its red eyes, like two red pearls, and its long hind legs gave off an aura not inferior to the Blood Jade Tiger, even stronger in some aspects.
With the appearance of six massive demonic beasts, humans seemed like ants in comparison. The innate gift of the demonic beasts, their powerful physical forms, was something humans could not compare to.
"Having seen the Demonic King," the Reverse Scale Demonic Peng, Taiyin Demonic Rabbit, Blood Jade Tiger, and the Double-Headed Water-Fire Serpent, four massive demonic beasts, surrounded the little dragon, along with the Skywing Snow Lion. Six such powerful auras pressed down from the sky, causing those of lesser strength to feel their breathing halt.
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