"Miss Ruo Yi, tell me about the Dou Yan," Li Xuan said as he took out a set of clothes from the Zhen Yu and changed into them, then approached Qing Ruo Yi, who had not left far. He scratched his head.
After all, it was quite awkward for a grown man to be seen naked by a woman.
Qing Ruo Yi clearly knew this too. She did not mention what had just happened and said, "Let's go back to the main hall first. Also, my father wants to meet you."
Li Xuan nodded at this. He had been at the Qing Residence for almost three months, and it concerned the future of the Qing Residence. He really should meet the true leader of the Qing Residence.
Soon, led by Qing Ruo Yi, Li Xuan arrived at the main hall. A middle-aged man was seated on the dais. His gaze immediately fell on Li Xuan.
"Early Stage of the Dominator Realm. You are not unworthy of the opportunity to enter the Heavenly Pool that Yi'er gave you," the middle-aged man said with a slight nod.
Li Xuan cupped his fists and said, "Greetings, Patriarch Qing."
"No need for formalities. I presume Yi'er has already told you about the feud between our Qing Residence and the Mu Residence, so I won't elaborate further. However, although you have broken through to the Dominator Realm, I still need to understand your true strength." The middle-aged man stood up.
Li Xuan smiled slightly and nodded, "I will trouble you, Patriarch Qing."
"You are quite confident." Qing Tie Jun looked at Li Xuan with some surprise and then stepped down.
"I will make one move. If you can withstand it, then handing the Qing Residence over to you will be no problem!" Qing Tie Jun said, clenching his left hand and striking directly at Li Xuan.
Li Xuan's pupils contracted, but his expression showed no fear. The next moment, Li Xuan unleashed a sword strike.
The sword, of course, was the Shijian.
And the sword technique used was the Yi Jian Tian Men Kai!
Boom!
A fierce sword light attacked, and Qing Tie Jun's eyes instantly became serious. Qing Tie Jun formed hand seals, and with a rumble, the sword light dissipated. Qing Tie Jun even took three steps back.
"How much strength did you use in this sword strike?" Qing Tie Jun asked Li Xuan with a deep voice.
Li Xuan smiled slightly and said, "Fifty percent."
"Fifty percent?" Qing Tie Jun frowned, but then he burst into laughter.
"Yi'er, this time, I have to admire your judgment. Do what you intend to do. This world, after all, belongs to the younger generation," Qing Tie Jun said and turned to leave.
Li Xuan was a bit bewildered. Did Qing Tie Jun just leave like that?
"Young Master Li Xuan, let's chat," Qing Ruo Yi said. Her mood was clearly very good, and her gaze towards Li Xuan held a hint of tenderness.
Li Xuan nodded and then asked about the Dou Yan.
"This Dou Yan is actually an annual banquet held by our Dou City. In one day, it will be the new year. Our custom here is for all the forces in the city to gather. With such a diverse mix of forces, mutual comparison is inevitable."
Qing Ruo Yi paused and continued, "Initially, it was just to liven up the banquet, but over time, it has changed. Every year, the Dou Yan has become a pretext for various forces to divide territories and rankings. Of course, there are advantages and disadvantages to this."
Li Xuan nodded slightly. Healthy competition could naturally enhance the overall strength of all parties. Moreover, for newcomers, it was undoubtedly a good opportunity. As long as they could stand out at the Dou Yan, their future would be promising.
Of course, as one of the three major forces in Dou City, if the Qing Residence could achieve victory at the Dou Yan, it would naturally gain sufficient leverage. At that time, even if the Mu Residence wanted to make a move, they would have to reconsider.
"Miss Ruo Yi, I would like to know something else. If the Mu Residence were to attack the Qing Residence without regard for the consequences, how many experts does the Qing Residence have to fight back?" Li Xuan asked after some thought.
Although Li Xuan was now completely unafraid of mid-stage Dominator Realm experts, even a lion couldn't withstand a pack of wolves. Li Xuan felt it was better to have a clear understanding of the situation.
Qing Ruo Yi's expression became solemn. "Our Qing Residence has eighteen early-stage Dominator Realm experts. Including my father, there are five mid-stage Dominator Realm experts. As for the Mu Residence, according to the intelligence gathered, they have twenty-three early-stage Dominator Realm experts and five mid-stage Dominator Realm experts."
Li Xuan couldn't help but touch his nose. It seemed the Mu Residence only had an advantage in five early-stage Dominator Realm experts. But Li Xuan knew that the hidden means of a major force were incredibly powerful. The intelligence gathered by the Qing Residence was likely inaccurate.
"No late-stage Dominator Realm experts?" Li Xuan asked after a moment of thought.
Qing Ruo Yi rolled her eyes speechlessly. "Do you think late-stage Dominator Realm experts are as common as cabbages that you can pick one up anywhere on the street? In this central region, mid-stage Dominator Realm experts are already very powerful existences."
Li Xuan chuckled and scratched his head. It was best this way. Even if there were late-stage Dominator Realm experts, Li Xuan wouldn't be afraid, but if there weren't, it would be even better. After all, the amount of effort required would differ.
"Young Master Li Xuan, the Dou Yan is tomorrow, and we are counting on you," Qing Ruo Yi said with a solemn expression, looking at Li Xuan seriously.
Li Xuan smiled and nodded. "I have said it before. As long as I am here, the Qing Residence will be safe."
Qing Residence, back mountain.
"You are entrusting so much to Ruo Yi. If that Li Xuan cannot win tomorrow at the Dou Yan, do you know the consequences?" An elder sat before Qing Tie Jun. Even though Qing Tie Jun had arrived, he did not stand up, and his words seemed to be questioning him.
"Old Ancestor, the descendant, Li Xuan, has extraordinary strength. I am confident in tomorrow's battle," Qing Tie Jun replied, bowing respectfully before standing up.
The elder then turned and looked at Qing Tie Jun. "Are you that confident?"
Qing Tie Jun smiled and nodded, "It is Li Xuan who gives me this confidence."
The elder frowned, and then Qing Tie Jun slowly extended his left hand. The elder's expression changed, and he looked at Qing Tie Jun incredulously.
On Qing Tie Jun's palm, there was a deep sword mark.
"This... was done by that kid named Li Xuan?" the elder asked after a moment of silence.
Qing Tie Jun smiled and nodded. "This child only used one sword. Not only did he break through seventy percent of my strength, but he also injured me. Moreover, Li Xuan only used fifty percent of his strength. I have a feeling that if this child were to reveal all his trump cards, I might not be able to defeat him."
This time, it was the elder's turn to be stunned. After all, Qing Tie Jun was a mid-stage Dominator Realm expert. And as the current patriarch of the Qing Residence, Qing Tie Jun naturally had his unique strengths. The fact that he was so highly regarded by Qing Tie Jun showed Li Xuan's extraordinary talent.
"Very well, since you, the patriarch, have agreed, there is no reason for me, an old recluse, to interfere. If you need my help, just let me know," the elder said after a moment of silence.
Qing Tie Jun immediately bowed slightly and cupped his fists, "Thank you, Ancestor."