"You are seeking death!"
"You are the ones seeking death!!" Zhou Xuan shouted, the Lingtian Battle Halberd appearing in his hand once more.
Seeing this, the opponents hurriedly closed in, attacking Zhou Xuan with reckless abandon.
Baili Lie rushed over, his companions already suffering numerous injuries.
"Baili Lie, you and the five masters escort them out!"
"Yes, Lord!"
Fortunately, the arrival of the five masters helped to control the situation.
Seeing Li Ming and Xu Ying safe, Zhou Xuan finally focused his attention on the fight.
At this moment.
Someone, taking advantage of Zhou Xuan's engagement, directly headed for the treasure location previously indicated by Elder Li.
These were the elites among elites, each capable of holding their own.
Yet now, they were surrounded by dozens of opponents!
"Brothers, kill them!"
Someone initiated the attack, and a group surged forward.
Zhou Xuan raised his Lingtian Battle Halberd to the sky, its descent unleashing countless shimmering rays.
"Run for your lives!"
"Hmph, trying to escape? No way!"
Zhou Xuan saw them attempting to flee, only to find their path blocked.
"Zhou Xuan, I advise you to surrender obediently and avoid physical pain. Otherwise, I will ensure you die a gruesome death!" the leading black-clad man declared.
They hadn't expected such a hidden gathering of masters, let alone five supreme experts!
If they delayed any longer, and those five masters returned, this mission would surely fail.
"I don't believe it! If I can't escape today, I might as well not live!" Zhou Xuan gritted his teeth.
"Good! Spunk! Brothers, capture these few!"
The leading black-clad man waved his hand, and his group advanced to surround them.
Zhou Xuan sneered, mustering his strength, his halberd already carving fluid arcs.
Those who were digging for treasure were all decapitated by his halberd, the scene instantly becoming a bloody spectacle.
"Only three left? Shall I send you on your way, or will you end yourselves?"
Zhou Xuan's voice was sinister as he slowly advanced on them.
The black-clad men retreated several steps, exchanging glances. They casually tossed out smoke bombs, attempting to hinder Zhou Xuan!
As if anticipating their tactics, Zhou Xuan flashed, disappearing before them.
"Where did he go?"
As they looked at each other, cold sweat breaking out, Zhou Xuan reappeared behind them.
"I am here!"
As his words fell, several black-clad men, caught off guard, were all struck at the waist, wounded.
Then, seizing the opportunity, Zhou Xuan plunged his halberd into the ground!
The treasure's location immediately collapsed into a deep pit!
At this point, the five masters returned with the others.
"Heavens! What is happening?"
"Why is there such a huge hole?"
Li Xuan and the others exclaimed in surprise.
Within the large pit, a red light emerged, continuously spreading.
The golden-red light touched Li Xuan and immediately sank into her body, disappearing.
Following that.
A small mirror broke through the soil and, with a swish, flew to Li Xuan.
Li Xuan, as if mesmerized, reached out for it.
But Li Ming snatched it away.
"Xuan'er, this item, your uncle will keep it safe for you. You're a young lady, don't be deceived by others. If someone tries to abduct you later, you won't be able to protect it."
"Uncle, neither you nor I can protect it. It only recognizes me."
As she spoke, the mirror inexplicably grew hot. Li Ming, unable to hold on, yelped in pain and loosened his grip.
The mirror, seizing the opening, flew back towards Li Xuan, landing in her hand.
It then became still.
Zhou Xuan sneered, witnessing Li Ming's actions.
Before such a grand treasure, Li Ming had clearly forgotten Elder Li's words.
But then again, wealth can move hearts.
Especially something that could command the world!
Li Ming appeared somewhat embarrassed.
He then adopted a benevolent expression.
Leaving one to wonder what he truly thought.
"Uncle, if Elder Li's words are true, then we should follow Zhou Xuan. With the Li family's restoration, perhaps only Mr. Zhou can help us."
Li Ming cast her a meaningful glance. "Xuan'er, you are a woman, of course you are forward-thinking. I am not like you, and I am hesitant to follow. After all, I am now sailing on the same boat as the Qin family."
Li Xuan was stunned, unable to comprehend why her uncle would say such a thing in front of Zhou Xuan.
"Uncle, if Mr. Zhou doesn't help, we won't be able to retrieve any of this. Aren't you being a bit excessive?"
"Elder Li's words are absolutely correct. If you don't heed the advice of elders, you will suffer!"
Zhou Xuan clapped his hands, stunned by these words.
Did this reckless Li Ming truly believe he was some kind of brilliant strategist?
He wasn't even as sharp as a woman.
After all, Li Xuan was more discerning of right and wrong than her own uncle.
This Li Ming was truly an ungrateful wretch.
Or perhaps the Qin family had brainwashed him too much.
Or maybe they were simply incompatible by nature.
It seemed he needed to have a serious talk with Li Ming about the Qin family.
Otherwise, if he toiled and toiled, and Li Ming was uncooperative, and he couldn't obtain Yaowang Hall or the support of the Li family's treasures, wouldn't all his efforts be in vain?
Zhou Xuan never engaged in unprofitable ventures.
This entire ordeal began partly to clear the Xu family's name and save those loyal to him.
The Li family was merely a secondary concern.
Now that he knew another芥子空间 (Jiezi Kongjian - Mustard Seed Space) artifact existed, he couldn't possibly let it slip away.
Baili Lie spoke, "For all intents and purposes, your Li family is now without support. If the Qin family learns you possess this treasure, they might demand it and force your allegiance."
"Li Ming, would you be willing to part with it?"
His words were highly sarcastic, causing Li Ming's face to flush and pale.
He tacitly acknowledged it.
In his memory, the Qin family was indeed capable of such actions.
Furthermore, someone had indeed approached him with such a proposition before.
They said if he provided something valuable, with the Qin family's help, the Li family could be re-established.
Could it be that the Qin family...
Li Ming was not foolish.
Having been in the business world for many years, he understood both polite and impolite remarks.
Qin Zhantian's words to him several years ago were still vivid in his mind.
Impossible!
The Qin family had helped him considerably.
He couldn't suspect them.
"Uncle, the Qin family is ultimately too powerful for us to ascend to. If they truly intended to help, we wouldn't have spent so many years pursuing the wrong target for revenge."
Li Xuan's words were like a wake-up call.
Li Ming realized.
He had indeed sought help from the Qin family back then, asking them to find the culprit.
The Qin family had conducted a perfunctory investigation, and when no results were found, they dropped the matter.
Xu Ying also couldn't stand Li Ming's demeanor.
"Li Ming, you truly are blind! You wrongly accused our Xu family as murderers before, and now you refuse to acknowledge Boss Zhou's contributions."
"Do you think he's just playing along with you?"
Lu Ling'er was also indignant. "Senior Li, you truly are..."
Zhou Xuan retracted his Lingtian Battle Halberd. "Whatever. I will not force the issue."
"Let's go, Ling'er, we're leaving."
Zhou Xuan's nonchalant demeanor caused Li Xuan to become anxious.
"Mr. Zhou... Mr. Zhou, please wait! I, Li Xuan, the head of the Li family, am willing to follow you!"
Li Ming's expression turned furious. "Xuan'er! What are you saying? This is too frivolous!"