After hearing his words, Xiao Yan's face darkened even more.
"Hong Li, it's one thing for you to want your son to marry one of the two pearls of my Han family, but now you want to marry both? I think your Hong family is truly blinded by greed."
A burly middle-aged man glared at Hong Li and cursed.
"Although your Hong family is slightly stronger than our Han family, it's only by a limited margin. If you push our Han family too far, we'll fight to the death. I don't believe your Hong family will have much strength left after swallowing the Han family!"
The middle-aged man was named Han Tian, Han Chi's younger brother and Han Yue's uncle.
Although both the Han and Hong families had a Dou Zong ancestor, both were in seclusion and would not appear unless it was a matter of life and death for the family.
Therefore, the direction of the family was usually decided by these Dou Huang experts.
"That's right! Your son has been a playboy in Tianbei City since he was a child. You think you can marry us sisters? Keep dreaming!"
As Han Tian's voice fell, a beautiful young woman, barely an adult, stepped out from behind him.
The girl was at the peak of her beauty, her face radiant, like a newly blossoming flower.
Hearing the girl's words, Hong Li showed no embarrassment. Instead, he took a sip of tea, then glanced at the Han family members and smiled faintly.
"Don't be impatient, everyone. You may not know, but my son, whom you call a good-for-nothing, is now a disciple of the Fenglei Beige."
Upon hearing this, the faces of those who had previously wanted to kick Hong Li out of the Han family stiffened slightly.
Especially the several Dou Huang experts, whose expressions changed slightly.
The Wind and Thunder Pavilion is merely a branch of the Wind and Thunder Pavilion, a top-tier power in Zhongzhou. Even a single branch possesses unfathomable strength. At the very least, both the Han and Hong families are insignificant compared to the Wind and Thunder Pavilion.
Hong Chen's joining the Wind and Thunder Pavilion signifies that the Hong family has seemingly secured a powerful backing.
With the Wind and Thunder Pavilion as their patron, the Hong family's rise will be much faster, and perhaps in a few decades, they could completely annex the Han family and drive them out of Tianbei City.
Thinking of this, even Han Chi, the head of the Han family, felt somewhat helpless. Hong Chen of the Hong family, although not a good person from a young age, undeniably possesses unparalleled talent among the younger generation of Tianbei City.
Reaching the level of a five-star Dou Wang in his twenties, such talent is no wonder the Wind and Thunder Pavilion values him.
Perhaps, he might even become an inner disciple of the Wind and Thunder Pavilion in the future. If so, that would be a true meteoric rise, and becoming a Dou Zong wouldn't be a problem at all.
As for the girl behind Han Tian, her originally fair face turned deathly pale upon hearing that Hong Chen had become a disciple of the Wind and Thunder Pavilion.
"Hong Li, your Hong Chen is indeed exceptionally talented, and I congratulate you. However, marrying my precious daughter is impossible."
Han Chi spoke softly, his face showing some worry, but his gaze towards Hong Li remained firm.
"I will not sacrifice the happiness of my two daughters for such a small benefit."
After saying that, he waved his hand and pointed slightly towards the door, saying, "Please."
Seeing Han Chi's unyielding attitude, Hong Li's originally smiling face slowly darkened.
"Fine, fine!"
He sneered at Han Chi, "Since your Han family won't listen to our polite offer today, then when my son returns after completing his studies, I'll make you pay!"
"At that time, I'll make your Han family beg me to marry my two daughters to my son as concubines!"
After saying this, he waved his sleeve and walked towards the outer gate of the Han family.
Hearing Hong Li's threat, the expressions of several Dou Huang experts from the Han family changed again, and their gazes towards Hong Li even held a hint of killing intent.
Unfortunately, this killing intent only brewed in their eyes for a moment and did not truly erupt.
The Han family's deployment of all their experts did indeed have a chance to keep Hong Li here, but if that were the case, it would mean that the Han family would have to engage in a life-or-death battle with the Hong family.
Such a price was not something the Han family could afford.
Just as everyone watched Hong Li leave with gloomy and helpless expressions, a faint voice slowly came from not far away.
"Since when has attaching yourself to a mere Fenglei Beige (Wind and Thunder Pavilion) given you the right to be so arrogant?"
Upon hearing this voice, both Hong Li and the Han family members were slightly taken aback, then a strange expression appeared on their faces.
"A mere Fenglei Beige???"
Just who is this person who dares to utter such boastful words in the Northern Region of Central State?
You must know that although Fenglei Beige is not the most powerful force in the Northern Region of Central State, it would not be difficult for them to destroy the entire Tianbei City.
There may be others in the Northern Region of Central State who can say such things, but no one in Tianbei City should dare to be so arrogant.
Unless this person is mentally ill.
While Hong Li and the Han family members were bewildered, a handsome young man dressed in a black robe slowly appeared at the entrance of the Han family's main hall.
Beside this young man, a tall, aloof beauty with a full head of silver hair slowly magnified in everyone's eyes.
"Yue'er!"
"Sister!"
"Han Yue!"
Different shouts rang out from all directions at the same time, and then Hong Li's gaze towards Han Yue changed slightly.
"You've already become a Dou Wang?"
Why was his son, Hong Chen, able to be accepted as a disciple by the Wind and Thunder Northern Pavilion? Wasn't it because he reached the Dou Wang level at such a young age?
And this Han Yue is two or three years younger than Hong Chen, yet she has also reached the Dou Wang level. If that's the case, Han Yue's aptitude and talent are no weaker than Hong Chen's.
The Han family members not far away, upon hearing this, looked at Han Yue with surprise and delight.
According to their original expectations, Han Yue would probably be twenty-three years old when she returned to the family after becoming a Dou Wang.
They never expected that Han Yue would reach the Dou Wang level at just over twenty years old.
However, after the initial surprise, a cunning thought flashed through Hong Li's mind, and he looked at Xiao Yan with hostility.
Han Yue's return as a Dou Wang (Battle King) caught him completely off guard. With her current talent, joining a force comparable to the Wind and Thunder Northern Pavilion wouldn't be difficult.
Fortunately, the black-clad youth beside her provided him with a convenient excuse.
"I didn't expect this kid, though good-looking, to be so mentally challenged. It seems these two are quite close."
Hong Li's lips curled into a scheming smile as he turned to Xiao Yan beside Han Yue.
"Heh, young man, was it you who said the Wind and Thunder Northern Pavilion was just a small force?"
His words had barely left his mouth when the expressions of the Han family members changed once more.
At this moment, they no longer cared whether Han Yue and Xiao Yan were friends or lovers; they just wanted Xiao Yan to deny it as soon as possible.
Otherwise, if Hong Li caught them red-handed, it would cause them a lot of trouble.
However, to their surprise, facing Hong Li's veiled sarcasm, the usually clever Han Yue actually showed a nonchalant smile.
She gently raised her beautiful face, her lovely eyes innocently glancing at Xiao Yan, and said, "Hey, the flies are here. You promised to chase them away for me."
Hearing this, the Han family members once again showed strange expressions.
Had Han Yue's brain become dull after all these years of studying at Canaan Academy?
As for Hong Li, his face turned extremely gloomy.
He was, after all, the head of the Hong family, a big shot in Tianbei City, yet he was being called a fly to his face by a girl in her early twenties.
If he left unscathed today, how would he ever face anyone in Tianbei City again?
Before he could even think of how to speak, Xiao Yan patted Han Yue's hand with a smile and said calmly, "Don't worry, I'll handle this matter with some dignity for you." "
Dignity? Let's see how you handle it!" Hong Li was about to speak when the young man in black beat him to it.
"You're the head of the Hong family?"
Hong Li was slightly taken aback, but finally nodded and said calmly, "Indeed."
"I'm very dissatisfied with the way your Hong family does things."
Xiao Yan looked down at him and said calmly, "Han Yue is now my woman, and the Han family is under my protection."
A strange expression appeared on Hong Li's face.
This young man in front of him was practically a teenager, only seventeen or eighteen years old.
At that age, no matter how talented he was, reaching the Dou Wang level would already be considered the peak, not to mention, this person was probably mentally unstable.
Thinking of this, a smile appeared on Hong Li's face.
He wondered where Han Yue had picked up this idiot; she was likely to bring considerable trouble to the Han family today.
Before he could finish laughing, Xiao Yan continued, "I'll give you seven days. After seven days, I want to see all the high-ranking members of the Hong family personally come to the Han family to apologize."
"Hahahaha." Hong Li couldn't help but burst into laughter, then looked at Xiao Yan with disdain and said, "Kid, I think you've got a screw loose. Should I call the people from the Wind and Thunder Pavilion over to apologize to you too?"
Hearing Hong Li's words, the Han family's high-ranking members' expressions changed drastically.
Hong Li was ostensibly teasing Xiao Yan, but in reality, his smile concealed a dagger.
However, under their gazes, Xiao Yan slowly smiled and nodded.
"Not bad, you've thought things through quite thoroughly."
"The Wind and Thunder Pavilion has indeed performed poorly. Here's the arrangement: after seven days, I also want to see the Pavilion Master of the Wind and Thunder Pavilion personally come to apologize."
In an instant, the Han family hall fell into a deathly silence, and Han Chi and the others' faces paled slightly.
"Remember, I'm talking about that Thunder Venerable, not Fei Tian!"
Xiao Yan patted Hong Li's shoulder again, this sentence almost leaving Hong Li speechless.
The faces of the many powerful members of the Han family behind him turned deathly pale.
Offending only the Fenglei Northern Pavilion might offer a sliver of hope, but offending the entire Pavilion Master meant certain doom for the Han family.
The mere mention of "Lord Lei" weighed heavily on their hearts.
A "Lord Lei," as the name suggests, was a Dou Zun expert—a powerful figure even in the entire Central Continent. Eliminating the Han family would be a piece of cake for him.
After a moment of stunned silence, Hong Li's face broke into a smile, which then widened into a loud, maniacal laugh.
"Hahahaha!"
"Don't worry, young man, you have great courage. I will definitely convey your words to the Fenglei Pavilion."
"However, whether Lord Lei will come to apologize in person, I don't know!"
He then glanced gloatingly at the pale-faced members of the Han family behind him.
"The Wind and Thunder Pavilion will definitely send someone to visit, but whether they'll apologize or confiscate our property is anyone's guess.
" Thinking this, Hong Li couldn't help but pat Xiao Yan's shoulder and said with a faint smile, "Don't worry, I will definitely convey your message."
With that, his Dou Qi wings suddenly unfurled, preparing to fly into the sky.
But before he could take off, Xiao Yan reminded him again,
"Tell Xiao Lei that my name is Xiao Yan, the young master of the Starfall Pavilion. I think he'll know what to do after hearing this name."
"The young master of the Starfall Pavilion?"
These few words reached everyone's ears, and Hong Li's previously smiling face suddenly froze, his Dou Qi wings almost disappearing at that moment.
"You are... the young master of the Starfall Pavilion?" His eyes widened, filled with disbelief, and a slight tremor ran through them.
The many powerful members of the Han family, upon hearing this, slowly paused, their previously pale faces hardening.
"Of course, Patriarch Hong, I hope you will convey my words. Also, I don't want to miss seeing you all in seven days!" Xiao Yan's face still showed a calm smile.
However, Hong Li felt his calves go weak.
"Words are not enough. Do you have a token of the Starfall Pavilion?"
Hong Li took a deep breath and asked in a forced calm manner.
"Of course."
Xiao Yan smiled slightly and casually took out a token from his storage ring and tossed it to Hong Li.
The token was ancient and black, but it was covered with starlight. This aura of the starry sky was difficult for even Dou Zong or Dou Zun experts to imitate.
Seeing that the token did not seem to be fake, a smile that was more like a grimace appeared on Hong Li's face. Then he took the token with both hands, bowed, and handed it to Xiao Yan.
"I understand, Young Pavilion Master. I will definitely convey your words."
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