The Post Sky Tipping Era
Chapter 391 - 273 Banquet Affairs_3

Chapter 391: Chapter 273 Banquet Affairs_3

Seeing this scene, Meng Que breathed a sigh of relief and then a relaxed smile appeared on his face.

As long as the relationship could be eased, the grievances could be slowly resolved later. Of course, he also heard the implied threat in Li Yi’s words—if the Meng Family took any action, then Li Yi wouldn’t mind risking being unsupported and isolated to bring about the Meng Family’s death and extinction.

"Haha, it’s good that some misunderstandings have been resolved. Come, let’s drink, allow me to toast to Mr. Li," Fan Wentian immediately stood out to smooth things over, then raised his cup and said.

Fan Ruyu swiftly poured another cup for Li Yi, her technique exquisite, the liquor gliding through the air elegantly and melodiously, without spilling a single drop.

Though she was but a woman, she was also a Qi Cultivation Martial Artist who had opened nine acupoints.

Such a woman would be considered a proud daughter of heaven even in the Four Seas and Eight Continents, but at this banquet table, she was merely serving wine, unable to participate in any conversations.

After exchanging several pleasantries, Li Yi drank a few cups. He did not put his cup down, but smiled and played with the jade cup in his hand before saying, "A joint banquet by the four major families to invite me can’t be just for apologies, can it? I’m an impatient person and don’t like to beat around the bush. Everyone can speak freely about what they want to say. Whether the matter can be settled or not, let’s talk about it to avoid me getting truly drunk later and unable to discuss."

All those present were seasoned foxes; what they were waiting for was precisely these words from Li Yi.

"Zhizhou," Fan Wentian said with a constricted smile, signaling with a gesture.

Fan Zhizhou immediately stood up and closed the door behind him.

With this signal, the City Lord Mansion was instantly under martial law. The surroundings became deadly silent, not a peep could be heard.

As the door closed, the hall dimmed. Li Yi slightly raised his eyelids, his eyes shining bright in the gloomy environment, giving off a sense of awe.

But soon, the room lit up again as candles were lit, delivered by several servants. The light returned to the hall, and the candles burned with a faint fragrance that refreshed the spirit, evidently not ordinary items.

"Mr. Li, the matter we wish to discuss today is of great importance, please don’t take offense at these arrangements," said Fan Wentian.

"As long as it’s not a trap like the Banquet at Hong Gate, all is well," Li Yi replied.

"Banquet at Hong Gate? Oh, what does that mean?" Zhao Mingyue asked curiously.

Li Yi explained, "It’s an anecdote from our world. It refers to an invitation that conceals the intention of assassination, an incident that took place at a location known as Hong Gate, hence the name."

With these words, the expressions of the others grew stiff and awkward for a moment.

Although they had no such intentions, their actions did indeed bear such a suspicion.

"Mr. Li is joking. Our renowned families with a thousand years of history have never stooped to fighting during banquets. If such a disgraceful act were committed, a thousand years of reputation would evaporate overnight, becoming the laughing stock of the Four Seas and Eight Continents. Now, Mr. Li, allow Ruyue to offer you a drink," suggested Fan Wentian.

Fan Ruyu, trying to ease the atmosphere, reached out with her fair hand to take the jade cup from Li Yi, intending to pour another drink for him. However, as her hand approached Li Yi, she was suddenly jolted with a piercing, tingling sensation, causing her to instinctively pull back.

"In fact, even if it were the Banquet at Hong Gate, it wouldn’t matter."

Li Yi smiled softly, and when he reopened his eyes, the luminous pupils had transformed into vertical slits. His vertical pupils then looked towards the nearby woman. "Miss, is your hand all right?"

Feeling the glance from those vertical eyes, Fan Ruyu’s heart trembled, and her hair stood on end as though she had been targeted by a True Dragon. Such eyes were far from ordinary.

"It’s nothing, thank you for your concern, Mr. Li," Fan Ruyu replied subconsciously.

However, the others around the table were astonished.

At this moment, Li Yi’s robe seemed to be floating, his black hair moving without wind, with trails of lightning flickering around his body. The arcs of electricity skittered across the floor and through the chairs, easily piercing them.

"This is not the Protective Gang Qi..." Fan Wentian’s expression tightened, glancing instinctively at Fan Gao beside him.

Yesterday, three Gang Refining Realm experts had joined forces but failed to test Li Yi’s true abilities; they still had reserves hidden, indicating that the pressure applied by the three Gang Refining Realm Martial Artists wasn’t significant.

With this, as Li Yi had said, even if it were the Banquet at Hong Gate today, it would be pointless. If they truly fought, none of them could hold him back.

However, they indeed had no such intentions.

"Mr. Li, please don’t misunderstand. Today’s banquet is to discuss a matter with Mr. Li, a matter concerning the life and death of the Four Seas and Eight Continents. That’s why the arrangements are somewhat strict. Since Mr. Li has been here for many days, and already knows about the lifespan extortion on the first day of each month, you must also be aware of the matter concerning the ghost gods," Fan Wentian hurriedly said.

He went straight to the point, fearing any further delay might lead to more misunderstandings.

"The so-called ghost gods are but a group of Dharma Manifestation Realm Martial Artists who, relying on their formidable strength, extort lifespan to sustain themselves in their pursuit of immortality," Li Yi said lightly with a smile, slowly putting down his jade cup and then continued, "You eight great families are controlled by the ghost gods, working for them, and anyone trying to break through to the Dharma Manifestation Realm is killed by the ghost gods."

"This game has lasted a thousand years, with no one able to break it."

Li Yi’s vertical pupils shifted, sweeping over the others: "Could it be that you wish to use my hand to resolve this thousand-year-old quagmire?"

As the other party mentioned this affair, he roughly guessed the truth.

Apart from such a significant matter, he didn’t think he was so valuable as to warrant the four great families joining hands to woo him, even arranging a feast and having a direct descendent in attendance.

The more significant the banquet, the higher the price of attendance naturally became.

However, Li Yi was not averse to what these great families of the Four Seas and Eight Continents sought, provided that they could offer a price grand enough.