plumnovel Chapter 37 The Xu Family's Overbearing Power, Li Xuan Faces the Offensive
Chapter 37 The Xu Family's Overbearing Power, Li Xuan Faces the Offensive
In Qingyun County, the morning air was slightly chilly.
Overnight, the news spread throughout the city once again.
Wang Tonghai, the head of the Wang family, visited Xu Chengan late at night, and the two talked in the guest courtyard until midnight.
Immediately afterwards, the Xu family guards began to be mobilized, and the gray-haired elder Zhou Yue personally went out to check the terrain in the direction of Black Stone Mountain.
All signs indicate that—
The Xu family of the county town is finally about to make their real move.
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Around the tea stalls in the East Market, murmurs of discussion rose and fell.
"Young Master Xu has been pushed to the limit."
"We've been here for days and haven't managed to subdue the Li family. If we don't take action soon, where will we put our faces?"
"I heard we're going to visit Blackstone Mountain today."
"A visit? I think it's more like a mountain being pressed down!"
Many people looked excited.
The local Wang family's battle with the Li family was already exciting enough, but now with the addition of forces from the county seat, Qingyun County hasn't been this exciting in decades.
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Inside the Zhao family residence.
Zhao Yuancheng was restless from early morning.
The steward hurried inside and announced in a low voice:
"Master, Xu Cheng'an has left the city, leading Zhou Yue and more than ten guards, heading towards Black Stone Mountain."
Zhao Yuancheng suddenly stood up.
"Did you really go?"
The manager nodded.
Zhao Yuancheng paced back and forth in the hall, his expression shifting constantly.
If Xu Chengan succeeds in forcing the Li family to submit, the political climate will likely change again.
If it can't be suppressed—
The Li family's power will be unstoppable.
Thinking of this, he gritted his teeth.
"Get the car ready!"
"I'll go take a look too."
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Black Stone Mountain.
The sound of drills echoed across the Battle Hall Square.
Li Yuanlie was whipping someone's calf with a wooden stick.
"Your steps are all jumbled up!"
"Raise the gun!"
"Are you going to fight or dance?!"
The guards complained incessantly, but no one dared to slack off.
Just then, the gate guard rushed in to report:
"Master!"
"The Xu family from the county town has arrived at the mountain gate!"
Li Yuanlie's eyes lit up instantly.
"It's finally here!"
He threw down the wooden stick, picked up the long knife, and walked outside.
The guards all breathed a sigh of relief.
The savior has arrived.
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Inside the study of the ancestral home.
Li Xuanzheng was looking through the account books, and remained calm after hearing the report.
Li Yuanshan, however, became anxious first.
"Young Clan Chief!"
"Xu Cheng'an brought more than ten people, including that old man at the eighth level of Qi Refining!"
"They're clearly here to cause trouble!"
Li Xuan closed the account book and stood up to straighten his sleeves.
"Guests are always welcome."
Li Yuanshan's eyes widened.
"Is this considered a guest?"
Li Xuan said calmly:
"Those who bring good fortune are, of course, guests."
Li Yuanshan opened his mouth, not understanding, but it made a lot of sense.
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Outside the mountain gate.
Xu Cheng'an rode atop a tall, spirited steed, clad in brocade robes and jade belt, with two rows of guards behind him, exuding an imposing aura.
Zhou Yue stood with his hands behind his back, his expression indifferent.
At the mountain gate, many locals and merchants who had heard the news gathered to watch from a distance.
It's obvious to everyone.
This is a protest.
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Li Yuanlie drew his sword and stood imposingly in front of the door.
"Who's causing trouble?"
Xu Chengan frowned slightly.
Who are you?
"Li Yuanlie, the head of the Li family's battle hall."
Xu Chengan looked him up and down for a moment, a hint of contempt on his lips.
"He looks like a butcher."
Li Yuanlie grinned.
"You have good taste."
"I do want to cut something today."
The surrounding crowd stirred, barely suppressing their laughter.
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Xu Cheng'an's expression darkened slightly, and he was about to speak when footsteps sounded again from inside the mountain gate.
Li Xuan walked out slowly.
Dressed in white, his expression serene.
Unlike Xu Cheng'an's extravagance, he possessed a natural and calm aura.
The onlookers unconsciously quieted down.
The recent events in Qingyun County have been quite dramatic, almost entirely revolving around these two young men.
Now, we're finally facing each other head-on.
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Li Xuan cupped his hands in a respectful gesture.
"Young Master Xu has come from afar, I apologize for not greeting you sooner."
Xu Chengan sneered.
"Young Master Li, you're too kind."
"I've come today to seek justice for the Wang family."
These words immediately lifted everyone's spirits.
coming!
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Li Xuan's expression remained unchanged.
"Oh?"
"The Wang family destroyed my spiritual fields, launched a night attack on Black Stone Mountain, and called in outside help to suppress us—"
"Now they've become the victims?"
Some people in the crowd couldn't help but laugh out loud.
Xu Chengan's eyes turned cold.
"Words are useless."
"The Wang family and the Xu family are related. If you harm the Wang family, you are disrespecting the Xu family."
Li Xuan said calmly:
"Even family feuds in Qingyun County require the Xu family's intervention?"
Xu Chengan raised his chin.
"What if I want to interfere?"
The air suddenly tightened.
This is no longer an implication, but an open threat.
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Li Tianheng also walked out of the mountain gate at this time, his aura as steady as a mountain, indicating that he had reached the ninth level of Qi Refining.
Zhou Yue narrowed his eyes slightly, finally becoming a little serious.
The information provided by the Wang family was correct.
Li Tianheng is indeed not the same person he was a few days ago.
If we really take action, we might not be able to win easily.
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Li Xuan looked at Xu Cheng'an and suddenly smiled.
"Since Young Master Xu is going to take charge, then let's do it according to the rules for cultivators."
Xu Chengan raised an eyebrow.
"What are the rules?"
"Since it's the younger generation stepping forward—"
"Let's have a fight."
The entire audience erupted in uproar!
Li Xuan took the initiative to challenge Xu Cheng'an?
Zhao Yuancheng had just arrived at the foot of the mountain when he heard this and almost fell off the car.
crazy?
Xu Cheng'an is at the sixth level of Qi Refining and comes from a prominent family in the county town. His cultivation techniques and magical artifacts are far superior to those of cultivators in the county town.
Although Li Xuan is a prodigy, he is only at the fourth level of Qi Refining!
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Xu Chengan was taken aback at first, then burst into laughter.
"You want to challenge me to a magical duel?"
Li Xuan nodded.
"You win, the Li family will concede three points."
"I won—"
He looked at the few attendants sent by Wang Tonghai.
"The Xu family withdrew from the dispute over Qingyun County."
The crowd was in an uproar.
This is a huge gamble!
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Zhou Yue whispered a reminder:
"Young master, be careful, it might be a trap."
Xu Chengan's smile, however, was chilling.
"A mere fourth-level Qi Refining cultivator dares to ask me to retreat?"
He dismounted and closed his folding fan.
"I accepted it."
The Wang family entourage was overjoyed.
If Xu Cheng'an defeats Li Xuan in public, all of the Li family's recent momentum will be disrupted.
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Li Yuanshan was sweating profusely with anxiety.
"Young clan leader, this is far too risky!"
Li Yuanlie, however, was so excited that he kept rubbing his hands together.
"good!"
"Young people should work hard!"
Li Tianheng watched his son's retreating figure, remained silent for a moment, and ultimately said nothing.
He knew that Li Xuan was not an impulsive person.
Since you've spoken, you must be confident.
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The open space in front of the mountain gate was quickly cleared out.
The crowd retreated several dozen steps, holding their breath and concentrating.
Xu Cheng'an held a folding fan, his spiritual energy flowing freely, displaying the full aura of the sixth level of Qi Refining, his robes fluttering even without wind.
Li Xuan simply stood with his hands behind his back, his expression calm.
The difference in quality seems obvious at a glance.
But for some reason, many people inexplicably felt—
This battle of wits may not be simple.
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The system panel appeared in my mind:
[Major Showdown Begins]
[Current Luck: 398]
[Mission: Defeat Xu Cheng'an, the visitor from the county town]
[Reward Preview: Breakthrough Opportunity + Soaring Clan Reputation]
Li Xuan's eyes brightened slightly as he slowly raised his hand.
"Young Master Xu, please."
A mountain wind suddenly rose, stirring up dust and sand.
At the foot of Blackrock Mountain, a battle that everyone had been waiting for—
Officially begin.
Chapter Thirty-Seven (End)