The Han Family.
As one of Tianbei City's two major families, the Han Family's status in Tianbei City was self-evident.
But today, the atmosphere in the Han Family was exceptionally heavy.
This was because several special people—from the Hong Family—had arrived today.
"Hong Chen, don't go too far!"
"Do you really think that just because you became an Inner Academy disciple of the Wind Thunder Northern Pavilion, our Han Family is afraid of you?"
Han Chi, the Han Family head, glared, unable to hide his fury.
"Uncle Han, don't be so angry; be careful not to hurt yourself."
"I don't think there's any need for our two families' relationship to be so strained. I never said that after becoming an Inner Academy disciple of the Wind Thunder Northern Pavilion, I could act recklessly."
"It's just that, as you've all seen, my achievements now mean a bright future, and I am destined to become a powerful expert in the future."
"If Uncle Han could marry Han Yue and Han Xue to me, then our Hong Family and your Han Family would form a strong alliance. Why not?" Hong Chen said with a gentle smile.
Han Yue, standing nearby, coldly retorted, "Hong Chen, don't think we don't know what you're planning. A strong alliance? I think your Hong Family just wants to annex our Han Family."
"Forget about it!"
Hong Chen looked at her and smiled helplessly: "Then there's nothing I can do."
"Since you don't agree, then don't blame us for being impolite. To be honest, I've already sent people to intercept Han Xue on her way back. It just depends on what kind of sacrifice your Han Family is willing to make."
As soon as he said this, Han Yue and the others' expressions instantly changed.
The Hong Family actually knew Han Xue's whereabouts?
"Hong Chen, you despicable scoundrel!" Han Yue couldn't help but curse.
"Since straightforward methods don't work, naturally, some other methods must be used."
Just as Hong Chen was feeling smug, a clear, cold shout rang out.
"Hong Chen, I regret to inform you that your Hong Family's plan has failed."
The sudden voice made everyone immediately look over.
They saw Han Xue quickly walking in from outside.
"Xue'er?!"
Seeing this, Han Chi and Han Yue were both delighted and quickly pulled Han Xue over.
Hong Chen, however, was somewhat surprised.
"Han Xue? How did you get back? I sent two elders to intercept you."
Could it be that Han Xue had taken a detour from somewhere else? But that was impossible; he had accurate intelligence before sending people to intercept her.
"Hmph, Hong Chen, your methods are truly despicable."
"But unfortunately, your despicable plan was foiled, and your two elders have already met their demise." Han Xue snorted coldly and said.
"Elders Hong Lie and Hong Mu are dead? How could you possibly have that kind of strength?!" Hong Chen was somewhat incredulous.
With just Han Xue and Han Chong, and only one Dou King among them, how could they possibly kill two Dou Emperor experts?
"She doesn't, but I do."
As Hong Chen was surprised, another voice rang out.
The group looked over in unison, only to see a handsome young man slowly approaching.
Seeing this unfamiliar face, Hong Chen frowned.
"Where did this guy come from, daring to interfere with our Hong Family's affairs?"
Xiao Li glanced at him indifferently.
"You're very noisy."
The next moment, a pale green flame appeared out of thin air on Hong Chen's body.
"Wh-what is this?!"
Hong Chen's face turned pale with fright, and he quickly tried to extinguish the flames on his body, but he couldn't.
"Ah—!"
In the terrifying high temperature, Hong Chen was directly burned to ashes.
Everyone's eyes widened in shock.
This young man who suddenly appeared actually instantly killed Hong Chen, who had a Dou Emperor cultivation, just like that?
What terrifying cultivation was this!
The remaining people from the Hong Family reacted and tried to leave, but it was already too late.
The invisible fallen heart flame directly appeared within their bodies, then burned them to ashes.
So ruthless!
Even though the Han Family hated the Hong Family, at this moment, they were all awed by Xiao Li's decisive methods.
"Father, elder sister, let me introduce you. This is Young Master Xiao Li, and he was the one who saved me on the road."
"Young Master Xiao, this is my father, Han Chi."
"And this is my elder sister, Han Yue."
Han Chi recovered from his shock and quickly said, "Thank you, Young Master Xiao, for your assistance in saving my daughter."
"You're welcome, it was just a small effort."
Xiao Li smiled, then looked at Han Yue, who was standing nearby, her mouth slightly agape in surprise.
"What, after just over a month, you don't recognize me anymore?"
"Elder Xiao... how are you here?" Han Yue finally reacted, her beautiful eyes filled with shock.
After the abnormal flame commotion at Jia Nan Academy, the Inner Academy needed to be reorganized.
So Han Yue had thought of coming back to visit.
But she never expected to see Xiao Li here.
"Elder sister, do you know Young Master Xiao?" Han Xue asked curiously, looking at the two of them.
"Of course I know him. Elder Xiao is the hero who saved our Jia Nan Academy, and he also saved me once when I was at the academy." Han Yue covered her mouth and chuckled softly.
"So Young Master Xiao has this identity as well." A glimmer of light flickered in Han Xue's eyes.
Han Chi, on the other hand, looked quite worried.
Although the current crisis was resolved, there was an even greater crisis ahead.
Xiao Li directly killed Hong Chen, which would inevitably provoke a 瘋狂 retaliation from the Hong Family.
Although this couldn't be entirely blamed on Xiao Li, it was so sudden that the Han Family hadn't had time to mentally prepare.
Noticing Han Chi's worry, Xiao Li said, "Family Head Han, rest assured, I will help you with the Hong Family matter."
Han Yue also said, "Elder Xiao can easily kill even a Seven Star Dou Zong expert. With him here, there will definitely be no problem."
She had been very worried originally.
But Xiao Li's appearance dispelled her inner concerns.
She had witnessed Xiao Li's strength firsthand.
Hearing Han Yue's words, Han Chi was startled.
Xiao Li could actually kill a Seven Star Dou Zong??
He looked so young... but then again, thinking about how Xiao Li instantly killed Hong Chen just now, it didn't seem impossible.
"In that case, thank you, Young Master Xiao."
At this point, Han Chi could only trust Xiao Li... Hong Chen had not returned for a long time, and the Hong Family realized that something was wrong.
So, Hong Li, the Hong Family head, personally led people to the Han Family.
As they arrived at the courtyard, they saw a figure standing outside the gate.
Under the hazy moonlight, Xiao Li stood in the darkness, his indifferent and merciless gaze like the stare of the God of Death.
"Are you the Hong Family head?"
"Who are you?!"
Xiao Li didn't speak. His figure flickered, and the long spear in his hand gleamed with a cold light, heading straight for Hong Li.
"Arrogant!"
Seeing that he directly made a move, Hong Li raised his large hand, decisively circulated his Dou Qi, and unleashed it with full force.
Bang!
With just one strike, the power erupting from Xiao Li's long spear was like a surging flood, instantly crushing Hong Li.
"Life-Death Reincarnation Spear!"
A single spear to the throat!
The dignified Hong Family head was instantly killed by Xiao Li in just one encounter!
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