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Chapter 1145 - 1139: The Lion’s Wide Open Mouth

Chapter 1145: Chapter 1139: The Lion’s Wide Open Mouth

Thump, thump, thump.

Zhou Xingxing took three steps back, ending up beside Li Changlin, who quickly reached out to steady him, chuckling bitterly as he cried, "Brother Zhou."

"Changlin, I’m really sorry." Zhou Xingxing turned back and apologized to Li Changlin with regret. Initially, he had plotted like a running tally because of the immense pressure from his family to marry, coming up with a plan to feign agreement to his family’s arrangements, yet he had never expected things would get so out of hand.

"It’s nothing; there’s always a way to solve these issues." Li Changlin smiled and comforted Zhou Xingxing, then raised his head to say to Zhou Yongyi, "Uncle Zhou, I know this incident has put the Zhou Family in a difficult position. Changlin is willing to offer compensation as a gesture of sincerity to the Zhou Family, hoping Uncle Zhou and the Zhou Family would be magnanimous and forgive Ruonan’s mistake."

There was no choice, even though he knew very well that the Zhou Family intended to take advantage of the situation, Li Changlin did not want to prolong the conflict. Although he could use his overwhelming power to subdue the Zhou Family, doing so would definitely offend this second-rate family, which would be very disadvantageous to his future plans.

"Young Master Changlin, what do you take our Zhou Family for? Do you think a simple compensation would cause the Zhou Family to lose all face?"

"Exactly, we demand a proper explanation for this matter. Family Head Lin, when will you arrange for Miss Lin to be betrothed to our Zhou Family’s young master?"

"Young Master Changlin, this issue has nothing to do with you. Please don’t overstep and wash your hands of it. Others may fear the Li Family, but our Zhou Family certainly does not!"

Before Zhou Yongyi could speak, several of the Zhou Family elders had already impatiently jumped out.

If one were to judge by appearances alone, many would think the Zhou Family was being defiant to the death, willing to battle it out with Li Changlin or the Li Family to the very end.

Sometimes, for the sake of one’s own face, one might indeed disregard life itself, but Li Changlin didn’t believe these Zhou Family members truly had such courage.

He calmly observed several Zhou Family elders, noting they were all cultivators at the Half-Step Xujing Realm, seemingly on par with Cheng Dahai in strength.

His mind racing, Li Changlin couldn’t quite figure out what was emboldening the Zhou Family, but he needed to resolve the matter at hand, as it was a significant nuisance.

"Uncle Zhou, esteemed elders, I believe you’re aware that upon Changlin’s return to the Family, he brought back some treasures from the Sect, among which the Holy Fruit and the Grass Revival Pill are rare items that can enhance one’s power. Changlin is willing to part with a portion of them as compensation to the Zhou Family, hoping the Zhou Family will forebear and from here on, cease pursuing the matter of Ruonan’s arranged meeting with Brother Zhou." Facing such a dilemma, Li Changlin had no choice but to seek compromise.

Regardless of what confidence the Zhou Family had, Li Changlin could not attend to it at the moment.

The priority was to satisfy the Zhou Family and prevent the situation from escalating.

Honestly, if Zhou Xingxing were not a member of the Zhou Family, Li Changlin wouldn’t have any reservations in his heart. Mainly because he felt he owed Zhou Xingxing too much, Li Changlin was willing to offer sincerity to resolve the issue.

"Why should we?!"

"That’s right, why should our Zhou Family be put in such a position?!"

"Miss Lin and our young master make a perfect match, both skilled and graceful. Young Master Changlin, why must you abuse your power to tear them apart so ruthlessly!"

These members of the Zhou Family were truly shameless. Even though Li Changlin was willing to pay the price, they still acted unrelentingly.

Witnessing this scene, Li Changlin truly felt a surge of anger.

Beside him, Zhou Xingxing couldn’t help but raise his voice, exclaiming, "Elders, what exactly do you want? Miss Lin and I were merely friends, why must you insist on making things so rigid? If you really drive me to leave the Zhou Family, would that make you feel better?"

"Shut up!" Zhou Yongyi, who had been silent, sharply rebuked upon hearing Zhou Xingxing’s heated words. He looked at Li Changlin and spoke in a deep voice, "Since Young Master Changlin is willing to compensate our Zhou Family, we are not unreasonable. Here is what we’ll agree upon: as long as Young Master Changlin is willing to provide six hundred Holy Fruits and fifty Grass Revival Pills, the Zhou Family will consider this matter as if it never happened!"

"Damn it!" Hearing the Zhou Family’s outrageous demands, Li Changlin inwardly cursed.

Lin Jiancheng, standing opposite, twitched his face, his eyelids uncontrollably fluttering a few times.

Six hundred Life Fruits, equivalent to sixty thousand jin of strength, and fifty Grass Revival Pills, worth twenty-five thousand jin of strength – put together, they equaled eighty-five thousand jin of strength, enough for the Zhou Family to cultivate three warriors at the Peak of Virtual Energy.

With three Peak Virtual Energy warriors appearing in a second-rate family all of a sudden, it wouldn’t turn them into a first-rate family right away, but they would certainly become the most powerful amongst second-rate families, unmatched by any other.

Although Lin Jiancheng knew the Zhou Family wouldn’t back down easily, he never thought they would be so audacious.

"Actually, letting aside Uncle Zhou’s modest request, even if all the Holy Fruits and Grass Revival Pills were compensated to the Zhou Family, I feel it’s still incomparable to Ruonan. The main thing you must understand, Uncle Zhou, is that the treasures Changlin brought back are intended for the most talented descendants of the great families. If the Zhou Family takes away a large portion, it would be difficult for Changlin to justify!" Despite his inner fury, Li Changlin was still forced to suppress his anger.

The Zhou Family was different from the Lin Family. The Lin Family, because of Lin Ruonan, did not fear Li Changlin backing out, but the Zhou Family would certainly demand the compensation upfront before settling the matter.

Where could Li Changlin find so many treasures at the moment? Even if he could, he certainly wouldn’t agree to such terms.

How could he aid other families without first enhancing his own strength?

Especially given the Zhou Family’s aggressive approach, who knew which top family they had allied with? Should Li Changlin hand over the compensation and the Zhou Family immediately pass it to their allied family, he would truly be left without a place to cry.

This demand was definitely unacceptable!

"Given the vastness of Young Master Changlin’s Sect, I’m sure you can handle the situation properly!" Zhou Yongyi smirked, his demeanor seemingly indifferent.

Ever since learning about the relationship between Li Changlin and Lin Ruonan yesterday, the Zhou Family immediately made all sorts of preparations and even informed the Zhao Family. They were intent on forcing Li Changlin to bleed substantially; otherwise, they would never agree to let go of Lin Ruonan.