The heart of this young girl, Li Nana, was always complex. Although she had a fondness for her handsome and dashing older cousin, Li Qiao, she would never easily show it due to her pride and shyness. This time, she burst out only because Li Qiao had suffered a terrible defeat at the hands of Li Yi, his life and death unknown. Listening to Li Yi's teasing words, Li Nana felt as if all eyes were on her, causing her heart to flutter with embarrassment and annoyance. Previously, she had harbored a faint fear of Li Yi, but now, under her embarrassment, that fear was cast aside. Carefully, she handed Li Qiao over to her friends and lightly leaped onto the arena, her eyes full of anger as she stared at Li Yi's smiling face. She said deliberately, "Li Yi, if you willingly let me avenge my brother today, then it's fine. But if you refuse, I, Li Nana, won't let it go so easily."
Li Yi shook his head and replied, "I'm not your brother Li Qiao. I don't share his penchant for being slapped. If you like, I can wake him up for you. I'm sure he won't mind a few slaps from you." Li Nana almost fainted from anger. She bit her pale lips, struggling to breathe normally, and suppressed her rage. In a low voice, she said, "Li Yi, no matter how you argue, you hurt my brother, and I won't let it go! I challenge you here and now. If you dare, accept it!"
Li Yi looked shocked and concerned, saying, "Really? You're going to fight me? But that doesn't seem right... This is the Li family's clan meeting, not a place for your whims. Fourth Elder, am I right?" He turned to the Fourth Elder, who, pressured by the mention of the clan meeting, reluctantly coughed and ordered, "Li Nana! Step down! This is a clan meeting, not a place for your antics. If you want to challenge Li Yi, wait until the meeting is over."
Li Nana, biting her lip and ignoring the Fourth Elder, stared coldly at Li Yi, "Li Yi, aren't you brave? Afraid of a girl's challenge? Are you really so cowardly? If you become the next head of the Li family, what a joke! I, Li Nana, will never acknowledge it!" Li Yi's smile briefly paused but became even brighter. He looked at Li Nana's flushed face and said lightly, "Because you're a woman, I won't fight you. It'd look bad if word got out that Li Yi bullied a girl. Then I really couldn't be the next head."
Li Nana's gaze turned even colder. She looked at Li Yi and sneered, "If so, I'll make sure you never become the next head!" At that moment, a loud voice from the VIP seats interrupted them. Li Han, like lightning, appeared on the stage. After a scornful glance at the Fourth Elder and a brief look at the audience, he spoke, "Nana, Li Qiao is only slightly injured, nothing serious. As for the scars on his face, he can get some medicine from the family store later. It'll heal in a few days. But now, this is our Li family's clan meeting. Even if you want to act out, there's a limit... Step down now, and I'll pretend nothing happened, or don't blame me for what comes next."
Chastised by Li Han, Li Nana looked aggrieved. She wanted to say something but seeing Li Han's stern face, she stomped her foot, glared at Li Yi, and whispered, "Li Yi! You just wait! I, Li Nana, will make you pay!" Then, she floated down from the stage and rushed to Li Qiao's side to care for him. Seeing Li Qiao receive the care of the princess-like Li Nana, the audience looked on with amusement. Li Yi sneered inwardly, "Li Nana, you think you're helping Li Qiao, but in doing so, you're making him even more of a target..."
Seeing Li Nana leave, Li Han sighed in relief. His gaze swept over the audience before he declared, "So, Li Yi's role as the next head is beyond dispute. Starting tomorrow, victorious clan members can enter the Martial Hall to select martial arts and techniques. Miss the time, and don't blame me. Everyone, dismissed!" The clan members dispersed, the victors preparing for their rewards, while the defeated left in disappointment. But everyone who glanced at Li Yi on stage felt a mix of shock and faint fear...
Li Han's gaze finally rested on Li Yi, and after a moment, he sighed, "Yi'er, I don't blame you, but remember, don't be too ruthless. How will you deal with Li Qiao in the future? He's the Grand Elder's direct grandson and will have a place in the family. If you can't get along with him, it'll be problematic..."
Li Yi revealed a faint smile and calmly said, "Then, Father, even if I had held back today and spared him the humiliation, do you think Li Qiao would live in harmony with me? I've shattered his hopes of becoming the family head."
Li Han was momentarily stunned, then chuckled, "You're right... Even if you had held back, the result would probably be the same. It's better this way. It makes those old folks with ulterior motives think twice." Li Yi nodded, "Since the clan meeting is over, the elders should have nothing more to say. Can I..." He gestured as if to leave.
Li Han glanced towards the VIP seats and smirked coldly, "Not so fast, Yi'er. Don't forget, three months ago you stirred up a huge trouble. It would be strange if those old geezers didn't make a fuss about it. Come with me to the stage and let's see what they have to say..." Turning to the embarrassed Fourth Elder, he added, "You come too."
As the three slowly approached the VIP seats, the guests' expressions varied. After a moment, a few guests slightly bowed their hands in greeting, "Congratulations to the Li family head. To have such a son is truly a joyous occasion!" Li Han smiled modestly, "Thank you for your kind words." He casually introduced these figures to Li Yi before leading him to the main seat in the VIP area, saying, "Yi'er, these two are important figures in Wanchao City. You'll need to interact more with them in the future."
As he finished speaking, Long Aotian, who had been sitting upright, stood up and slightly bowed to Li Yi, smiling, "This must be Young Master Li. I've long heard of you but never had the chance to meet. When you're free, please visit the Long family." Li Yi glanced at Long Aotian, suppressing a laugh but showing a perfectly timed smile, "You're too kind, Young Master Long. I've heard that you're a once-in-a-century talent in Wanchao City, a Fighter before twenty. I should be the one seeking advice from you."
Long Aotian showed a bitter smile and shook his head, "I thought I was someone, but compared to you, Young Master Li, I'm nothing." Li Yi didn't believe that Long Aotian truly thought so, as they had met once before, and Long Aotian had suffered a loss at Li Yi's hands without realizing who he was.
As the two acknowledged each other, Li Han pointed to a middle-aged man next to Long Aotian, "This is Mr. Mo Er. He rarely graces us with his presence, wanting to see what kind of person you are, Yi'er. You must show proper respect." At the auction, Li Yi hadn't seen Mr. Mo Er clearly, but now he could see him sitting arrogantly. Mr. Mo Er, not yet forty, had a pale face with a peculiar flush, continuously stroking his short beard, his expression unspeakably sleazy. Li Yi felt a chill but still managed to bow slightly, saying, "Pleased to meet you, Mr. Mo Er..."