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Upon hearing Li Xiaoyao speak thus, the others did not press any further.

Regardless of whether Li Xiaoyao was telling the truth, since he'd already said so, asking more would be pointless.

Cheng Dongliang rose from his rattan chair and said, "Since Mr. Li is also a part of the martial arts world, why don't we join hands and have a friendly exchange? What do you think?"

Upon hearing this, Cheng Yiyi couldn't help saying, "Dad, you're ill, better not to fight."

Cheng Dongliang chuckled and replied, "It's just a minor illness, it's nothing, today I've encountered a master, and I'm itching to have a bout. Not to spar would leave me with regrets."

Seeing her father's resolute attitude, Cheng Yiyi didn't try to dissuade him any further. She knew how formidable her father's strength was—although he was ill, taking on Li Xiaoyao would still not be a problem.

Cheng Yiyi, noticing that Li Xiaoyao's expression remained unchanged, reminded him, "My dad is much more formidable than me; he has already reached the first level of the Condensing Qi Bone Refining Realm. I advise you to just admit defeat."

Li Xiaoyao merely smiled upon hearing this and said to Cheng Dongliang, "Since Elder Cheng is ill, perhaps we should not spar after all."

Cheng Dongliang waved his hand and said, "It's fine, it's just a friendly sparring."

You're an old man, if I win against you, won't that wound your pride?

Li Xiaoyao sighed inwardly, knowing that if he did not show his hand today, this old man would definitely not let it go.

"Fine, since you wish to have a match, I'll oblige you, but since you're afflicted with an illness, I'll fight you with one hand tied behind my back. That way, it won't be seen as bullying you."

"Arrogant!" Cheng Yiyi said angrily.

Did this Li Xiaoyao really think, just by defeating her, he could be compared to her father?

Cheng Yiyi was merely at the fifth level of Qi Cultivation Mirror, while Cheng Dongliang was truly a master of the Condensing Qi Bone Refining Realm. Though there was only one realm difference, the gap between them was akin to heaven and earth.

Xiao Dingguo also felt a jolt of surprise. Although he didn't understand the intricacies of internal and external martial arts, he knew that Cheng Dongliang's prowess was not something Cheng Yiyi could match.

Li Xiaoyao had indeed defeated Cheng Yiyi, but upon hearing that he would fight Cheng Dongliang with one hand tied behind his back, Xiao Dingguo also silently lamented that this youngster was indeed too arrogant.

Nevertheless, no matter how arrogant Li Xiaoyao was, he had once saved him, and Xiao Dingguo felt he had to speak up now. Otherwise, if Cheng Dongliang, in a fit of anger, severely injured Li Xiaoyao, it would not sit well with him.

"Elder Cheng, Mr. Li speaks too frankly, please do not take offense."

Cheng Dongliang grinned and commented, "No matter, it's good for young people to have some pride." Then, turning to Li Xiaoyao, he continued, "Mr. Li, you don't need to give me any advantages. These small ailments of mine aren't enough to hinder me."

Li Xiaoyao was growing impatient. He had come here for a meal at Xiao Dingguo's invitation, but after entering, he had first sparred with a woman and now an old man wanted to fight with him.

What the hell is all this?

If it weren't for Xiao Dingguo's invitation to din, Li Xiaoyao would have left long ago.

"I won't change what I have said. Make your move," said Li Xiaoyao, frowning with impatience.

Cheng Dongliang's own temper flared. This young upstart, who didn't even know which sect he belonged to, and had cultivated some power, now dared to make such grandiose statements before him. It seemed that today he needed to teach him a lesson, to temper his sharpness and let him understand that there are always greater people out there.

Cheng Dongliang took a step forward, his hands clenching fiercely, and his fists, along with his body, thundered towards Li Xiaoyao.

Cheng Dongliang's attack was ferocious, like a tiger or a leopard. As he made his move, the air howled with the momentum. His punch, seemingly bearing the weight of a thousand jun, could probably powderize a boulder upon impact.

Li Xiaoyao stood his ground, not dodging or evading, but his inaction was perceived by Cheng Yiyi as having been scared out of his wits.

"Power, weak; speed, slow," Li Xiaoyao shook his head and said, and these words, reaching Cheng Dongliang's ears, enraged him.

"Arrogant!"

Cheng Dongliang snorted angrily, and as he was about to close in, just as his fist was about to smash into Li Xiaoyao's face.

Only then did Li Xiaoyao raise his hand, still with just a single index finger, lightly tapping Cheng Dongliang's fist, causing Cheng Dongliang to feel the strength in his body suddenly disperse.

Li Xiaoyao's two fingers came together, pointing into the void towards the center of Cheng Dongliang's forehead.

Cheng Dongliang didn't dare make a move, his eyes widened as he stared at the green sharp edge emanating from the fingertips of Li Xiaoyao's two fingers.

"Dark Energy released externally, condensation solidified!" Cheng Dongliang murmured to himself, and the next moment, he immediately said respectfully, "This junior was blind and presumptuous in front of a superior, please forgive my insolence." Stay updated with empire

Cheng Yiyi and Xiao Dingguo, along with his daughter, also saw the green sharp edge radiating from Li Xiaoyao's fingertips, and they couldn't help but widen their eyes.

Li Xiaoyao only intended to intimidate the other party and had no intention of actually harming them.

"I'm not any kind of superior, I've just made some achievements on the path of cultivation," said Li Xiaoyao, waving his hand dismissively and turning to Xiao Dingguo and his daughter, "Weren't you inviting me to dine today?"

Xiao Dingguo was taken aback for a moment, but then he immediately smiled and said, "Right, right, let's have a meal first, Mr. Li, please come inside."

The recent confrontation between Li Xiaoyao and Cheng Dongliang left no one daring to underestimate Li Xiaoyao, not even Cheng Yiyi, who had always been reluctant to give in, now had to admit respect.

During the meal, Cheng Dongliang couldn't help asking, "May I know which school or faction the superior hails from?"

Cheng Dongliang didn't believe Li Xiaoyao's earlier claim of having no affiliation with any school or faction.

To have such cultivation at such a young age, if there wasn't the support of a great clan behind him, it would be utterly impossible.

"Didn't I tell you that all my skills were taught by an old man in a mountain village? Why, don't you believe me?" Li Xiaoyao raised his eyebrow slightly and asked softly.

Cheng Dongliang quickly shook his head and waved his hands, saying, "I wouldn't dare disbelieve, I naturally believe what the superior says."

Li Xiaoyao grunted in acknowledgment and no longer spoke, simply focusing on eating.

Xiao Dingguo had invited Li Xiaoyao to his home for a meal today, and he had hired the best chef to prepare the most exquisite dishes.

However, though the dishes were exquisite, their portions were excessively small, not even enough to fill the gaps between Li Xiaoyao's teeth.

After the meal, the servants cleaned the table and served tea.

Li Xiaoyao hadn't expected to encounter cultivators here today, and particularly not ones with considerable cultivation levels, but since he had, naturally he needed to learn as much as possible about them.

After all, Li Xiaoyao was a lone ranger, and the cultivation level he had achieved today was entirely due to the strange system that had appeared in his body.

Li Xiaoyao had originally thought he was the only one in this world to possess such miraculous powers, but now it seemed that was not the case. The world was bigger and more mysterious than he had imagined.

If he could learn more about it, it would only be beneficial to Li Xiaoyao, with no downside.

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