Lu Li did not conceal his admiration for Xu Madman's openness and straightforwardness.
"The Breaking Waves Blade Technique, a fitting name and a splendid technique. With one stroke, it breaks the waves, and with unwavering determination, it gazes down upon all. Xu Feng admires it; I did not expect to encounter a warrior of your caliber in Donglin City."
When Lu Li executed the first move of the Breaking Waves Blade Technique just now, his blade was not a spiritual weapon, preventing the release of blade qi. Nevertheless, Xu Madman, the martial fanatic, praised him profusely.
"I, Xu Madman, am known as a martial fanatic. I prefer making friends through martial arts. Lu Li, how about becoming friends?"
"Agreed!"
The two once again exchanged smiles. The spectators in Donglin City were all astounded; they never expected that the battle between Xu Madman and Lu Li would end in such a way.
Even the head of the Xu family was surprised. His son had actually been defeated, and moreover, he had become friends with Lu Li.
"I will return to the North Gate today. The words I spoke earlier still hold. Whenever you decide to visit the North Gate, just mention my name, Xu Feng."
"Brother Xu, until we meet again!"
Lu Li extended a courteous gesture.
"Until we meet again. Next time, let's have another good match!"
With Xu Madman's defeat, he stepped down from the stage, and Lu Li remained standing there. Looking around, no one had expected that Lu Li would be the one standing there after defeating Xu Madman.
Moreover, he stood there after defeating Xu Madman.
Xu Madman was already acknowledged as the number one young warrior in Donglin City. By defeating him, Lu Li truly deserved to stand in this position.
"Who else wants to challenge on the stage?"
Lu Li scanned the surroundings. In that moment, those who met Lu Li's gaze couldn't help but shrink back. Although the Lin and Lu families had six-realm martial artists, Lin's family member couldn't even defeat Lu Xiong, so they had no intention of going up.
Moreover, with Madam Lin Yike's current status in the Lu family, there was no need for Lin's family to knowingly face defeat and embarrass themselves in front of the other residents of Donglin City.
Yet, Lin Yike was looking at Lu Xiong.
"Xiong'er, what would happen if you go up?"
"I don't know!"
Lin Yike couldn't believe her eyes when she looked at Lu Xiong. Earlier, when she asked Lu Xiong about his match with Xu Madman, he confidently predicted victory. However, when it came to facing Lu Li, Lu Xiong now claimed not to know.
Meanwhile, Lu Xiong looked at his younger brother, Lu Li.
"The third brother is extraordinary, beyond ordinary expectations in just a short month. His future cannot be predicted by us!"
Lu Xiong's words were directed at his mother and also conveyed to Lu Tianxiong.
At this moment, Lu Tianxiong regretted. Lu Li's martial strength, defeating Xu Madman, had proven himself, showcasing pride in defeating the young generation of Donglin City.
"I've sinned!"
Lu Tianxiong struggled to speak. Lin Yike sensed the change in his expression but didn't want Lu Li and Lu Xiong to reconcile. She feared that Lu Li's presence would affect Lu Xiong.
Lu Xiong also understood Lu Tianxiong's intentions. As a son, how could he not understand his father's thoughts?
Lu Li stood on the stage, and no one challenged him. Dragon City's lord stood up.
"The grand competition in Donglin City, held once every three years, comes to an end. Lu Li claims victory!"
This time, there were no cheers, not even from the Lu family. It was an unprecedented occurrence in the history of the grand competition.
"Third brother, well done!"
Suddenly, a shout rang out. Lu Xiong stood up. Lu Li jumped down from the stage, and Lu Xiong had already walked over.
"Third brother, let's go home!"
However, Lu Li shook his head. His participation in this grand competition was the last time representing the Lu family. After this, he would have no more connections with the Lu family.
"Second brother, you will always be my second brother, but I won't return to the Lu family!"
"Why?"
This was a question from both Lu Xiong and Lu Tianxiong.
"The previous Lu Li has already been killed by the followers of Lu Yan. The current Lu Li is no longer a member of the Lu family!"
After saying this, Lu Li left the martial arts stage in the gaze of the crowd.
This statement from Lu Li was undeniably true. The previous Lu Li had indeed been killed by Lu Yan's subordinates. He was no longer that Lu Li.
Of course, no one would think in that direction. They just considered that Lu Li harbored resentment for past grievances and was unwilling to return to the Lu family.
Regardless of what others thought, after uttering these words, Lu Li left the martial arts stage, severing all ties with the Lu family.
As Lu Li walked away, Lu Tianxiong looked at Lu Li's departing figure, unable to fathom what he was thinking.
"You unfilial child!"
Lu Tianxiong stomped his foot, and Lu Xiong, who had been holding back, finally couldn't bear it.
"Father, have you ever thought about why it has come to this? When the second brother was beaten half to death by the eldest brother's subordinates, did Father ever go and see? How many times has Father visited the yard where the second brother and mother live? When the second brother killed the servant of the eldest brother, what was Father's first reaction? What has Father done while the second brother diligently practiced martial arts in his own yard..."
Lu Xiong finished speaking, and Lu Tianxiong pointed at Lu Xiong, his lips trembling, unable to utter a word.
"Xiong'er, you are too unreasonable. Quickly apologize to your father!"
Regardless of what happened behind him, this was no longer something Lu Li needed to be concerned about. What Lu Tianxiong thought was no longer Lu Li's responsibility.
Returning to the yard he had purchased, two maids had been waiting there, anxiously anticipating Lu Li's return.
Originally, they wanted to go to the martial arts stage, but as young ladies in this era, it was rare for them to appear in public. Of course, after getting married, there were fewer taboos.
So, they could only worry at the entrance of the yard.
Seeing Lu Li's figure, the two maids ran over joyfully.
"Young Master, how was the grand competition today?"
"I won, first place!"
"Young Master is the best!"
Little Qing happily jumped up. However, Lu Li was looking at her.
"Young Master is so amazing; should we reward him?"
"Young Master, let me pinch your face!"
Lu Li pinched her, then let go. In an instant, Luo Xiaozhao had grabbed Lu Li's hand, feeling the slight coolness between his fingers. Lu Li tightened
his grip on her hand.
"Let's go home! Little Qing wants to pinch my face, what about you, Little Xiao?"
Luo Xiaozhao's cheeks turned crimson, and Lu Li looked at her with a somewhat indecisive expression.
"Young Master can do whatever he wants!"
"So straightforward?"
"Just don't do anything bad!"
"Little Xiao, Young Master is the worst. How could he let me see dirty things!"
"Dirty things!"
Lu Li felt a strong urge to explode at this moment. This girl must be obsessing over that embarrassing scene from that day, unable to dispel that memory for a long time!