Chapter 100: There's Something Fishy Going On!

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After the scholar finished his description, the elder of the Li family’s expression changed several times but eventually settled down.

“Thank you, fellow Daoist,” Elder Li said, expressing his gratitude to the scholar before falling silent.

“Oh, it’s nothing, senior. Helping you is my duty,” the scholar said, clearly relieved.

Elder Li nodded without further comment, then turned to look at the old Madam Feng, his expression darkening.

“Fellow Daoist Feng, it seems you have raised quite a bold grandson, daring to tease the Fourth Elder?” Elder Li’s tone was noticeably harsh.

Madam Feng had been worried about this very matter; her face turned pale as she hurriedly explained, “Elder Li, this is all a misunderstanding. I have never even met the Fourth Elder, let alone my unworthy grandson. I admit I have spoiled him, but the Fourth Elder has already dealt with him. Please, Elder Li, have mercy.”

Though Madam Feng’s words were reasonable, Elder Li was unmoved. Thinking of the Fourth Elder, he said firmly, “No. If we let this slide, others will think they can provoke the Li family for any reason. Besides, he offended the Fourth Elder—this cannot be overlooked!”

At that, everyone present was taken aback. None had seen the Li family’s Fourth Elder in person, but all had heard she was a woman of extraordinary talent and breathtaking beauty. Elder Li’s resolute attitude suggested that the Fourth Elder was no ordinary figure.

“Who exactly is this Fourth Elder? Why does Elder Li treat her with such reverence?”

“I don’t know. Rumor has it she’s a peerless beauty with exceptional abilities, but few have seen her face.”

“Hmm, someone the Li family values so highly must be extraordinary.”

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While everyone whispered about the Li family’s Fourth Elder, Chen Xiang grew puzzled.

Why did the two Li elders seem more afraid of Li Hanwei than eager to find her? If the four Li family guards had returned, these two would surely have sent someone to find her upon hearing she was in Biyun City. And they hadn’t even asked about the jade pendant I showed them. Something fishy is going on here.

Madam Feng was at a loss as Elder Li insisted on his stance.

She had more than one grandson, but this eldest was the most gifted. The Feng family’s future depended on these young successors. If something happened to him now, how would the Feng family survive?

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After much thought, Madam Feng gritted her teeth and said, “Elder Li, I am willing to offer ten percent of the Feng family’s annual resources to save my grandson’s life. Will that suffice?”

Her words startled everyone. What did ten percent of the Feng family’s annual resources mean? If all that was invested in a Foundation Establishment stage cultivator, dozens or even hundreds could be steadily nurtured to Nascent Soul stage! Of course, the tribulation at that stage was an obstacle, but the Li family could minimize it, greatly increasing the chance of success.

Originally, the Feng family annually offered twenty percent of their resources to the Li family. Adding this ten percent would make thirty percent. With thousands of people in the Feng family, only seventy percent of resources would remain for distribution, tightening the supply considerably.

Madam Feng was indeed putting everything on the line.

Yet Elder Li said something unexpected: “No. Even if you gave all your family’s resources, it wouldn’t help. Fellow Daoist Feng, I’m not trying to scare you—I am trying to save your Feng family.”

Save the Feng family?

Good heavens, who is this Fourth Elder of the Li family? She must be formidable!

All the forces on par with or weaker than the Feng family thought, once they returned home, they must thoroughly investigate this Fourth Elder. Even if they found nothing, they needed to at least know her appearance and warn their disciples never to provoke her.

Madam Feng was shocked by these words, her mind racing to fathom who this Fourth Elder could be—someone who could disregard centuries of vassal ties to the Li family.

The man from the city lord’s mansion was also thoughtful. Although the Li family was officially under the city lord’s jurisdiction, everyone knew Li was a fierce tiger. They often put on a show of subordination, but in truth, the city lord’s mansion was inferior to the Li family.

The city lord’s mansion knew of the Fourth Elder’s existence but had no idea of her true power. He decided to report to the city lord thoroughly upon returning.

“Elder Li, are you really going through with this?” Madam Feng asked, biting her lip.

Elder Li nodded coldly, unmoved.

Knowing resistance was futile, Madam Feng sighed and said, “Very well, Elder Li. What punishment do you propose? I hope you will show mercy in light of the Feng family’s centuries of loyalty.”

“Fellow Daoist Feng, rest assured, I will not take his life. The scholar said your eldest grandson grabbed the Fourth Elder’s arm. I don’t know why she didn’t dodge, but it’s a fact. Therefore, I will sever both his arms,” Elder Li said with a somewhat softened yet solemn expression.

“As long as you spare my grandson’s life, thank you, Elder Li,” Madam Feng breathed a sigh of relief, then turned to a Feng family servant. “Bring the young master here with a few men.”

“Yes, madam!” The servant bowed quickly and summoned several men to the hall.

Soon after, Feng Yushu was carried in by several servants.

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His spiritual sense was damaged, so his mind was foggy and he often felt dizzy. A special sedan chair had been prepared for him.

“Grandmother, you… you called me?” Feng Yushu stood up quickly, his voice trembling as he greeted Madam Feng.

He had heard from the servants on the way about the hall incident: who he had tried to tease outside the estate, and that he had nearly lost his life.

Though his life was spared, the prospect of losing both arms made him nervous. Would Elder Li change her mind and kill him outright?

Madam Feng looked at her eldest grandson and sighed. “Yushu,I'm sorry, but I cannot assist with that request.