Chapter 712: 708

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Chapter 708: You Set the Conditions

Wu’s arrival was his preparation for the worst-case scenario.

He hadn’t expected that his worst-case plan would actually come into play, as the other party really did arrive so quickly, making a move today. If it weren’t for Wu, he believed that today’s events would have probably played right into the opponent’s hands. Moreover, he himself would still be in the dark, completely unaware.

"Wu, oh Wu, I’m relying on you this time!"

Li Wenchao clasped his hands together tightly, his expression fraught with tension.

"Grandfather, don’t worry, that thief shouldn’t be able to escape."

Seeing his grandfather so anxious, Li Ziming’s eyes revealed a trace of guilt. He felt he was also to blame for the situation. If he had told his grandfather earlier, his grandfather would have surely stopped Li Ziyoung from implementing that crazy plan and none of today’s predicaments would have befallen the Li Family...

Hearing his grandson’s voice, Li Wenchao’s mind slightly relaxed. He turned back, glanced at his grandson who bore a hint of guilt, and sighed silently without saying anything. His gaze continued to look towards the door, anticipating that figure’s appearance.

"Wu, have you returned??"

Finally, just as Li Wenchao’s eyes were almost piercing through the door, and his heart was completely suspended in anticipation, an elderly figure with a hunched back, appearing extremely aged, slowly emerged at the entrance of the hall.

All eyes were focused on the old man, and nobody dared show the slightest contempt in their gaze anymore. Looking at this senior whose movements seemed somewhat constricted, their expressions were filled with respect.

Everyone had already witnessed the old man’s prowess just moments before and knew that this elder, who had just arrived at the Li mansion this morning, was definitely a master of the highest order...

Li Wenchao hastened toward him with quick steps, his face full of surprise and his eyes brimming with hopeful expectation.

"Li, things might be a bit grim."

Seeing the hope in Li Wenchao’s eyes, the elder’s face showed a hint of embarrassment. He had only just arrived today, yet someone had managed to steal from this place, and he had not caught them. Letting him down truly made him feel like he couldn’t show his face.

"Wu..."

"Did you check what the other party stole? Is it important?"

Listening to Wu’s words and seeing the expression on his face, Li Wenchao’s mood began to sink. Just as he was about to ask something else, Wu interrupted him.

"Extremely important, a matter of life and death."

Li Wenchao nodded gravely.

"Then, Li, you might need to prepare yourself."

Hearing Li Wenchao’s words, Wu felt increasingly ashamed, but he was also helpless. The speed of that young man was shockingly fast, which had taken him by surprise, and there was nothing he could do about it. He had tried his best. Sighing, he had to look solemnly at Li Wenchao, "The one who made the move this time is an expert, with Cultivation Power Realm not much lower than mine!"

"I understand."

Li Wenchao’s heart sunk completely.

Wu’s failure to catch the thief and retrieve the important items was now certain. More terrifying was Wu’s statement that the opponent’s strength was not much less than his own!

He did not doubt Wu’s words. The fact that someone could steal things right under Wu’s watch and still escape from Wu’s grasp had already proven part of the point.

Who could this person be?

Were they from Chen Jianguo or the Han Family?

It should be the Han Family, given Chen Jianguo’s status and position, it seemed unlikely he could find such a powerful expert. As far as he knew, Chen Jianguo was just a businessman and probably wouldn’t even come in contact with such people.

Just when... has the Han Family obtained such a high-level martial artist?

Why hadn’t he received any hints of this before? Or perhaps, had they sought the help of a master from outside their own ranks?

Taking a deep breath to calm himself, Li Wenchao didn’t continue to stand there any longer, but turned and walked over to the nearby telephone. He knew that at this moment, he had to take action.

As he walked towards the telephone, Li Wenchao’s figure seemed to have aged considerably in an instant. His silhouette grew somewhat thinner, his normally upright back now slightly hunched.

Watching his grandfather’s retreating figure, Li Ziming’s nose suddenly felt sour, and his eyes began to moisten.

A look of helplessness crept across Wu’s face, accompanied by a soft sigh. He wanted to help, but the enemy they had provoked was clearly too powerful. What did it mean for a power to dispatch a master from the Condensation period?

Remembering the man he had seen earlier, though not clearly, he was almost certain the man couldn’t be older than thirty. His gaze darkened again. How much power must lie behind a young master who had reached the Condensation period? And what level of strength might his master possess?

He was certain that this was beyond someone of his own Condensation period to contend with...

"Han Yuqi, I admit my mistake to you. Whatever conditions you ask, just say them. I only ask that you spare our Li Family lineage just this once."

Step by step, he made his way to the telephone, trembling hands reaching for the receiver. Li Wenchao’s voice was firm as he spoke, experiencing a sense of inner peace at the moment he lifted the receiver. After all, having nothing is not that bad, as long as the Li Family lineage still had a chance to live, all could be set right.

Throughout history, whether empires or Noble Families, who has ever lasted forever?

Immortality, after all, is just a beautiful dream.

If the Li Family were to disappear, so be it. What does it matter?

"What?"

On the other end of the phone, sitting in a comfortable sofa in the Han Family villa, enjoying a massage from his granddaughter and reading the latest financial news, Han Yuqi was startled by the voice from the phone, nearly thinking he had heard wrong, showing a look of utter surprise.

The Old Fox Li from the Li Family personally calling him was novel enough, but to start the conversation with such remarks?

"Han Yuqi, state your terms. Don’t force us into mutual destruction. Although my Li Family is not as powerful as before, if you really drive us to a dead end, you should know it wouldn’t be good for anyone."

Listening to the surprise and amazement in Han Yuqi’s tone on the other end, Li Wenchao thought he was feigning ignorance. A flash of anger crossed his face. After taking a deep breath, he said in a heavy tone.

"Old Fox Li, what nonsense are you spouting? Did you hit your head on the wall? What do you mean I’m pressuring you? What have I pressured you about?"

Han Yuqi could tell from Li Wenchao’s voice that he wasn’t joking. His expression gradually turned solemn, yet he retorted sharply, "What do you mean by this? Threatening me? Let me tell you, others may fear Old Fox Li, but the Han Family certainly doesn’t!"

"Han Yuqi, what do you mean?"

Li Wenchao was utterly angered. There should be limits to everything; he had already decided to concede defeat, showing his willingness to submit to Han Yuqi, letting him name any condition. Yet Han Yuqi was still playing dumb—what did he want? To cruelly humiliate the Li Family further?

"Now you tell me what’s going on! Calling me in the dead of night with all this nonsense and delirious talk..."

Han Yuqi was also infuriated. This Old Fox, truly gone mad. Had he played the turtle so long that not just his spine but his intellect had weakened? Or had something really gone wrong with his nerve?

"Han Yuqi, I admit it, my grandson’s actions against Chen Jianguo were wrong. But now, Chen Jianguo hasn’t come to any harm, his life is no longer in danger, and the Han Corporation hasn’t suffered any losses."

Listening to Han Yuqi’s increasingly aggravated tone, who seemed determined to play dumb until the end and was unwilling to talk things out clearly, Li Wenchao took several deep breaths, suppressing the rage in his heart, and spoke calmly, forsaking his last bit of pride, laying all the cards on the table, "But I’ve already apologized to you. There is no need to push us too far, to such a brutal end. Han Yuqi, give us a chance. I assure you, our Li Family will never again do anything harmful to the Han Family. As compensation for the prior incident, you can propose any condition. If it is within my power, I will fulfill it. My only request is that you leave a way out for the Li Family!"

What?

That incident involving Chen Jianguo was actually the doing of the Li Family?

Listening to the voice of Li Wenchao from the phone, Han Yuqi felt a surge of indescribable anger. This matter was very important to him; the Han Family had not ceased its search for the culprit and had found nothing till now.

Almost as soon as he heard Li Wenchao’s first statement, Han Yuqi’s hand was ready to slam down on the table, ready to lash out in anger at Li Wenchao. However, he managed to hold back, suppressing his instinctive response as he remembered an important question.

Why would Old Fox Li call him, why confess to this matter? He hadn’t found any evidence yet, and if Old Fox Li didn’t say anything, he wouldn’t have had any way to proceed. (To be continued. If you enjoy this work, please visit qidian.com where you can support me by casting your recommendations and monthly votes. Your support is my greatest motivation.)

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