126: Chapter 126 On their joyous occasion, how can we go empty-handed?

Lin Fan stood upon the ruins, his clothes unstained by blood, his expression calm and indifferent.

Lu Tingting and Wang Linlin stood behind him, looking at this back that seemed like that of a god or demon, their eyes filled with obsession and awe.

Just then.

"Hum—"

Within Lin Fan's consciousness, the spiritual mark belonging to the slave "Xiao" suddenly fluctuated.

"Master! There is major news!"

Xiao's voice came through urgently.

"Speak."

"That mysterious Hall Master of the Rebirth Hall... has appeared!"

"Oh?" Lin Fan raised an eyebrow. "Where?"

"Xuanwu City!"

Xiao continued, "The Li Family's eldest young master, Li Hanlei, is getting married tomorrow, and that Hall Master... actually appeared in the capacity of the officiant! Moreover... he seems to be one of the Li Family's reclusive ancestors!"

"Li Family ancestor? Rebirth Hall Master?"

A playful, cold smile curled at the corner of Lin Fan's mouth.

They were indeed birds of a feather.

"Li Hanlei's big wedding?"

Lin Fan turned his head to look south, his gaze falling upon the brightly decorated Xuanwu City.

There, he had his former fiancée, Xue Linglong, his mortal enemy Li Hanlei, and now, another Rebirth Hall Master.

It was truly... lively.

"Let's go."

Lin Fan greeted the two women, his expression excited.

"Where to?" Wang Linlin asked.

"Xuanwu City."

Lin Fan grinned, a chill that made people palpitate permeating his smile.

"It's their big day, how can we go empty-handed?"

"We must go... and deliver a 'great gift'!"

Half a month is but a flick of the finger for a cultivator.

But for Xuanwu City, this half-month was exceptionally lively.

To build momentum for the Li Family's prodigy Li Hanlei, the Li Family had spared no expense this time. Not only did they decorate the entire city in red and hold a flowing banquet for three days and three nights, but they also opened their family treasury to distribute "wedding money" to all the commoners and low-level rogue cultivators in the city.

Anyone who said, "Young Master Li is a heaven-sent talent, a match made in heaven with Miss Xue," could receive a low-grade Yuan stone.

This level of spending was truly extravagant.

For a time, the entire Xuanwu City was immersed in singing the praises of the Li Family, and Li Hanlei became the reincarnation of a living Bodhisattva who saved the suffering.

In Xuanwu City, on the top floor of an inconspicuous luxury hotel.

In front of the floor-to-ceiling window, Lin Fan swirled a glass of red wine, looked at the brightly decorated city below, and smiled.

"Tsk tsk, this Li Family is truly wealthy and imposing."

Lin Fan sipped his wine and sighed, "How much money must be scattered in a single day? With this money, wouldn't it be better to donate it to the front lines to fight the Bug Race?"

"Master, this is called buying people's hearts."

On the sofa behind him, Lu Tingting was wiping her ice sword and said without raising her head, "That ancestor of the Li Family just died, so they urgently need a grand event to stabilize their position and, by the way, intimidate those forces that are restless."

"Intimidate?"

Lin Fan sneered, "I think it's more like tricking pigs into coming in to be slaughtered."

Just then.

"Knock, knock, knock."

The door was gently knocked.

"Enter."

The door was pushed open, and a middle-aged man wearing a waiter's uniform walked in. As soon as he entered, he respectfully knelt on one knee before Lin Fan.

"Subordinate 'Xiao' pays respects to Master."

He was none other than the Rebirth Hall branch master who had been subdued by Lin Fan in Heavenly Snow City, now codenamed "Xiao."

"Get up and speak." Lin Fan waved his hand, "How is the situation?"

"Replying to Master."

Xiao stood up, his expression grave, "The situation is more complex than we anticipated. Over the past half month, a large number of unidentified powerhouses have flooded into Xuanwu City."

"According to my secret investigation, the number of 'Dharma Aspect Lord' level assassins mobilized by the Rebirth Hall alone exceeds ten! And they have all disguised themselves as various guests and mixed into the Li Family manor."

"Ten Dharma Aspect Lords?"

Wang Linlin, who was eating potato chips, trembled, and the chips fell to the ground. "So many? Are they planning to tear down Xuanwu City?"

"More than that."

Xiao lowered his voice, "I have also intercepted a top-secret intelligence. That 'Yama' Hall Master, who has never shown his face, is planning a shocking conspiracy. He not only wants to use this wedding to establish his authority, but also... to carry out a blood sacrifice!"

"Blood sacrifice?" Lin Fan narrowed his eyes, the drunkenness in them dissipating, "Sacrifice whom?"

"All the powerhouses who came to attend the wedding... who are not direct descendants of the Li Family!"

As soon as these words were spoken, the temperature in the room plummeted.

Lin Fan drained the red wine in his glass, his gaze turning cold.

"What a huge appetite."

Lin Fan slammed the wine glass onto the table, "They are preparing to wipe out the elite of Yan Country in one fell swoop. The Li Family... do they not want to live anymore?"

"Master, what should we do?" Xiao asked.

"What should we do?"

Lin Fan stood up, straightened his collar, and smiled.

"Since they have set up the stage, how can we not go and show our support?"

"Pass the order down, tell our people to stay hidden. Without my order, no one is allowed to move."

Lin Fan looked out the window at the brightly lit Li Family manor.

"Three days from now, we will go and give Young Master Li... a big gift!"

Three days later.

A good day for weddings, a good day for breaking ground, a good day for... killing.

On this day, it could be said that the entire population of Xuanwu City turned out. The gates of the Li Family manor were thrown wide open, with a red carpet laid all the way to the city gate.

Various powerful figures, city lords, generals, and even representatives of reclusive families came one after another with heavy gifts to offer their congratulations. Luxury cars were as numerous as clouds, and powerhouses were as plentiful as rain.

Above the main seat of the manor.

The Li Family's current ancestor, Li Erxiao, sat in the highest position. He wore a Tang suit, his face glowing with health, and the pressure of a half-step Tian Jun Noble Family expert flickered faintly, fully displaying the dignity of a Tian Jun Noble Family.

Beside him stood Li Hanlei, dressed as a groom.

At this moment, Li Hanlei did look somewhat dashing. Dressed in a bright red wedding robe, he looked even more handsome, and the aura of the peak of the Heavenly Origin Realm was released, causing countless female cultivators below to scream repeatedly.

"The auspicious time has arrived—!!"

The master of ceremonies was just about to shout.

Rumble—!!

A thunderous roar suddenly came from the horizon.

Everyone looked up.

They saw that on the eastern horizon, purple energy had come from the east for thirty thousand li!

A warship made of star meteor iron broke through the clouds and descended above the Li Family manor. On the warship, banners covered the sky, and a huge "Qin" character fluttered in the wind, exuding a sense of oppression.

"That is... the Qin Family's star warship?!"

"Tian Jun?! It is a Tian Jun visiting in person!!"

Everyone stood up, their expressions full of awe.

Li Erxiao's eyelids twitched, and he hurriedly led Li Hanlei to greet them.

"I did not know Heavenly Lord Qin would grace us with his presence. We failed to welcome you properly, please forgive us, forgive us!" Li Erxiao cupped his hands in a salute, lowering his posture significantly.

The cabin door opened.

A towering figure stepped through the air.

It was the Qin Family's Tian Jun, Qin Cangjue!

He wore black battle armor, his body surrounded by starlight, and with every step he took, a star lotus bloomed in the void. That aura of controlling heaven and earth made all the Dharma Aspect Lords present unable to catch their breath.

"Elder Li is too polite."

Qin Cangjue smiled, as refreshing as a spring breeze, "Your grandson is getting married, how could I not come and have a glass of wedding wine?"

"It is the honor of my Li Family that you could come! Quickly! Please, take the seat of honor!!"

Li Erxiao was flattered and hurriedly led Qin Cangjue to the prestigious seat specially reserved next to the main seat.

However.

Just as Qin Cangjue had sat down,

"Rip—!!"

Another ear-piercing sound of tearing silk rang out.

This sound was extremely abrupt.

Everyone turned back in astonishment.

The space directly above the manor was suddenly ripped open by someone.

Immediately after.

Three figures, one man and two women, walked out swaggeringly from the spatial rift.

The man in the lead wore black casual clothes, his hands in his pockets, and a lazy smile hung on the corner of his mouth.

On his left was a young girl holding an ancient zither; on his right was a woman holding an ice sword. As soon as this group appeared, they stole the attention of everyone present.

"That is... Lin Fan?!"

"Holy crap! Why is this jinx here?!"

"Isn't he a sworn enemy of the Li Family? Is he here to crash the party?!"

The crowd instantly exploded. Who in Yan Country didn't know Lin Fan's name by now? That was a fearsome reputation carved out through endless killing!

Seeing Lin Fan, Li Hanlei's face, which had been full of smiles, twisted, and venomous flames of hatred spewed from his eyes.

"Lin Fan!! What are you doing here?!"

Li Hanlei gritted his teeth; if it weren't for the occasion, he would have loved to rush up and tear Lin Fan to shreds.

"Yo, Young Master Li, happy wedding."

Lin Fan didn't pay any attention to his anger at all, instead waving his hand with a smile, "I heard you were getting married, so I specifically brought my family to give you a gift. What, not welcome?"

"You..."