Li Yan is looking for trouble

Li Yan did not hear anything amiss in the words; he merely thought that this “Li Yasi” was at the end of his rope and was groping blindly in the dark.

The next moment, Li Tan’s voice came again: “A gentleman has things he will do, and things he will not do.”

“Young Master Yan, is there anything wrong with this sentence?”

Li Yan lowered his head and pondered the meaning of the sentence, then he replied decisively: “Naturally, there is nothing wrong!”

Seeing that Li Yan was still confused, Li Tan simply stopped hinting.

“As for Li Na following me, I don’t think there’s anything wrong with it, and besides, I’m not some gentleman.”

Even if Li Yan was foolish, he could understand Li Tan’s meaning, and he immediately flew into a rage, but before he could speak.

Li Tan’s light words came first: “You pride yourself on being exceptionally intelligent, using the name of a gentleman to do sarcastic things, and displaying grace in your words.”

These words from Li Tan made Li Yan’s mentality explode even more, turning him furious and making him shout and curse loudly, disregarding his gentlemanly demeanor!

“Li Yasi! What are you to dare to mock me?!”

“Don’t tell me you think that with some false fame, you can look down on us! Let me tell you the truth! My Cultivation has already reached the fourth level of Qi Refining!”

Regarding Li Yan’s exasperation, Li Tan did not choose to get entangled with him too much; instead, he turned and chatted happily with Li Chenxi.

“After all, people always think they are right…”

After observing this good show, Li Chenxi also put away her playful thoughts, looking at the man in front of her with a solemn expression.

“Li Chenxi, the successor candidate for Ninth Elder, greets Young Master. Young Master Si’s words are full of grace and extraordinaryness, which truly opened my eyes.”

She then respectfully bowed, and softly said with a charming voice: “Young Master, I have been taught.”

The three men who had previously instigated Li Yan to come and cause trouble couldn’t help but glance at Li Tan, not even bothering to look at their exasperated friend.

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As time passed, everyone gradually became familiar with each other, discussing the upcoming grand competition.

“After gathering information, we learned that this time we will go to the Wang Family! And the Zhao Family and Song Family will hold a grand competition, and the two winning Families will then compete for the championship!”

The speaker was Li Shang, from the Grand Elder’s lineage.

The appearance of this person caused Li Tan’s mind to race with thoughts, “As a Prodigy with second-grade talent, Li Shaojie, he didn’t become the Grand Elder’s successor, and everything about him in the outside world seems to have been deliberately hidden, as if this person doesn’t exist in the Li Family, which is truly absurd!”

“How many unknown secrets and unknown existences are there in this entire Li Family? The unknown is truly terrifying…”

Li Chenxi also spoke with a solemn expression at this moment: “Regarding the Wang Family’s intelligence, I know a little.”

As soon as her words fell, everyone looked at Li Chenxi with curiosity.

After all, there’s no such thing as too much intelligence; the more informed you are! The more you control! The more advantageous it will be for you!

Li Chenxi did not keep them in suspense and spoke seriously: “The top Prodigies in the Wang Family this time are Wang Longzhi and Wang Jinxing, and both of their Cultivations have already reached the sixth level of Qi Refining!”

Li Tan unreservedly praised these two in his heart, and he couldn’t help but admire them, knowing that his Spirit Stone had never been cut off during this period!

He even consumed the precious High Grade second-tier Dragon Roar Pill and the High Grade first-tier Gathering Spirit Pill, and his Cultivation barely reached the seventh level of Qi Refining.

As expected, Li Yanfeng, the third Elder’s successor next to him, immediately changed his expression drastically and then looked at Li Chenxi with a puzzled face.

“How is it possible to be at the sixth level of Qi Refining! My Cultivation resources in the main Family have never been cut off! It can be said that I have everything! I focused all my efforts on improving my Cultivation, and yesterday I only barely stepped into the fifth level of Qi Refining.”

Li Chenxi also sighed bitterly, then looked at Li Shang: “Li Yanfeng, don’t make a fuss; there are always people better than you, and there’s always a higher heaven. Besides, we don’t not have someone at the sixth level of Qi Refining here!”

Following Li Chenxi’s gaze, everyone looked at Li Shang.

“Could it be that Brother Li Shang has already reached the sixth level of Qi Refining!”

“Congratulations! Brother Li Shang is indeed the representative of our Li Family!”

“Brother Li Shang is truly a Prodigy of Qingfeng City! He will definitely be able to join the Heaven Sword Immortal Sect in one fell swoop!”

Compliments from all around arose, and that Li Yan was even more obsequious to the point of being disgusting, yet she still claimed to be a gentleman to outsiders.

This immediately caused Li Xirui and the other girls to show disgust in their eyes, “He is truly an out-and-out hypocrite.”

Li Yan naturally noticed the change in others’ gazes, but he pretended not to see it, with a look of indifference.

He didn’t care about what others thought, nor did he care about others’ verbal mockery.

The Dao he Cultivated was called “Following the Heart,” which is one of the branches of the Great Dao of the Heart.

As the name suggests, it means to follow one’s desires; Cultivators will act according to their inner thoughts.

This led to Li Yan flattering the strong, bullying and suppressing the weak, taking in and rewarding those he liked, enjoying blessings, not enduring hardship, and hiding from difficulties…

Therefore, every decision Li Yan made, if it could conform to his heart’s desires.

“Following the Heart” would feed back some spiritual power to Li Yan, greatly benefiting his Cultivation! If he went against it, the opposite would happen!

There are no fools for no reason in this world, unless he is truly foolish…

Li Shang did not become complacent due to everyone’s compliments; instead, he humbly and leisurely said: “Everyone has complimented me too much. Everyone here is an elite of the Family.”

“I, Shang, merely had some Opportunity, and with the help of the Grand Elder, I luckily Broke through to the sixth level of Qi Refining. I cannot be considered a Prodigy.”

These words from Li Shang actually exceeded Li Tan’s expectations.

He had thought that Li Shang would revel in everyone’s flattery, then wave his hand and volunteer to be the “leader.”

This also made Li Tan… increase his vigilance towards him by another point.

“Brother Li Shang, I think you are just too modest. With your outstandingness and talent, you are truly deserving of being at the top of the Li Family.”

“How could you be compared to petty individuals?”

Li Yan’s gaze unreservedly swept towards Li Tan.

His eyes were full of anger and disgust, as if he wanted to devour Li Tan alive.

With Li Yan’s nitpicking and disruption, the atmosphere in the venue suddenly became subtle, and for a moment, no one spoke.

Looking at the cooling down banquet, Li Shang quickly came out to smooth things over: “Li Yan, I’ve told you many times, you can’t judge a book by its cover! How could there be any mediocrity among those present?”

Li Yan looked disdainful, thinking that Li Shang was just stating the obvious.

Li Yan was unwilling and wanted to speak, but an Elder suddenly walked in from outside the door.

“Li Nianhua!”