Li Qing brought Fang Chen into the Li family's discussion hall. Sensing that the atmosphere was a bit strange, he looked to his father, Li Zheng.
"Father, I've returned," said Li Qing.
Li Zheng nodded slightly. When he saw Li Qing, his expression finally eased a bit.
"Father, this is my friend. His name is Fang Chen. I've brought him here to ask for a high rank flying monstrous beast from the family," explained Li Qing.
Hearing Li Qing's words, before Clan Head Li Zheng could say anything, the First Elder spoke up, "Li Qing, you should know how precious high-grade flying demonic beasts are. Even our Li Clan only has a few of them. How can we give them away so easily?"
"Li Qing, you're becoming more and more immature. The discussion hall is an important place for the family. How can you bring an outsider in?" said the second elder coldly.
"Our Li family will absolutely not give a high rank flying monstrous beast to an outsider unless that person has made an outstanding contribution to our Li family," said the third elder.
The words of the elders resonated. The people of the Li family had been extremely worried for the past few days. Now that they saw Li Qing bring Fang Chen here, they felt even more furious.
"Father, Meng Huan fought me in front of Moyun Pass. I was defeated by him. It was Fang Chen who saved me," said Li Qing.
"What?! Meng Huan's strength has reached such a powerful level?!" Li Zheng was extremely shocked.
He knew exactly how powerful Li Qing was. Meng Huan had been defeated by Li Qing before. He had never imagined that Meng Huan would grow to the point where he could defeat Li Qing in such a short period of time.
"You're saying that he helped you block Meng Huan's attack?" Li Zheng finally thought of Fang Chen.
Li Qing shook his head and said, "Brother Fang not only helped me block Meng Huan's attack, he even sent Meng Huan flying with a single punch."
Hearing Li Qing's words, many of the elders' eyes were filled with shock. They all looked to Fang Chen.
Such an unremarkable young cultivator was actually able to send Meng Huan flying with a single punch?
"Li Qing, you wouldn't be saying this just to help him ask for a high level flying demonic beast, right?" asked the First Elder.
"Not only did Brother Fang defeat Meng Huan, but he also easily defeated Mo Guang. All the warriors at Inkcloud Pass saw this," Li Qing explained.
"What? Not only did he defeat Meng Huan, but he also defeated Mo Guang?" Li Zheng was shocked.
Soon after, his eyes burned as he looked towards Fang Chen. If what Li Qing said was true, then this person might be able to help their Li family overcome this crisis.
When he thought of this, Li Zheng's eyes turned. After that, he said, "Li Qing, is what you said true?"
Li Zheng had to be sure that what Li Qing said was true. The bet with the Wang Clan was an entire city. He couldn't afford to lose it.
"Absolutely," Li Qing said.
Many of the elders seemed to know Li Zheng's intentions. They didn't say anything and just looked at Fang Chen.
"Fang Chen, right? Our Li family's high level flying demonic beast is extremely precious. We can't just give it away. However, if you can help our Li family with something, our Li family will definitely give you the high level flying demonic beast with both hands," Li Zheng said with a smile.
"Father …" Li Qing opened his mouth but was interrupted by Fang Chen. "What does the Patriarch want me to do?"
Fang Chen also knew that there was no free lunch in this world. So when he came, he was prepared to pay the price.
The worst case scenario was to turn around and leave. However, things seemed to be going more smoothly than he had imagined.
"Of course it's nothing big. I just want you to deal with a young cultivator," said Li Zheng.
"Deal with a young cultivator?" Li Qing was a little confused.
At this time, Li Zheng told Li Qing what had happened. After listening, Li Qing finally understood that the atmosphere in the conference hall was tense because of this matter.
Thinking of this, a faint smile appeared on Li Qing's face.
"Father, although you've received news that the Wang Family has invited a mysterious expert, and that mysterious expert might possess strength comparable to Mo Guang, I can tell you with certainty that as long as that mysterious expert's strength does not surpass Mo Tian's, Brother Fang will be able to take care of him," Li Qing said with a smile.
He was very happy to be able to share some of the burden of the family. However, he turned to look at Fang Chen. Fang Chen still needed to ask for Fang Chen's opinion on this matter.
"Brother Fang."
Li Qing looked at Fang Chen apologetically. He had originally thought that with his status, he would be able to obtain a high level flying demonic beast for Fang Chen. He hadn't expected things to develop to this point.
"I agree," said Fang Chen simply.
Hearing Fang Chen's words, Li Qing's face was full of smiles.
However, at this moment, the First Elder spoke up.
"Li Qing, you said that this person's strength is tyrannical. Although we believe you, this matter is of great importance. We can't be blind. Therefore, to be safe, we still need to test this person's strength," said the First Elder.
"Sure," Fang Chen replied straightforwardly.
Only by letting them know his strength would they be at ease.
"Send out the family's Ninth Realm Qi Transformation Realm elder to battle with Fang Chen," announced Li Zheng.
Not long after, everyone appeared in the Li family's martial arts arena.
At this moment, many of the younger generation were cultivating in the Li family's martial arts arena. When they saw the arrival of the Li family's upper echelons, they stopped cultivating and looked at them curiously.
"All of you, step aside," said Li Zheng as he looked at the younger generation of disciples.
In the middle of the martial arts arena, there was an empty space. Fang Chen took a step forward. In front of him stood an elder whose cultivation was at the peak of the Ninth Realm Qi Transformation Realm.
"Fang Chen, as long as you can fight Elder Li to a draw, we will let you fight," said Li Zheng.
Li Qing watched from the side without saying a word. He knew Fang Chen's strength best.
"No need to go through so much trouble," said Fang Chen casually.
Whoosh!
Elder Li's entire body exuded a terrifying aura. The surrounding Spiritual Qi of heaven and earth gathered wildly towards Elder Li.
"Elder Li's strength is comparable to Mo Guang's. If what Li Qing said is true, then Fang Chen should be able to defeat Elder Li easily."
"We'll know after the battle is over."
"That's right. If Fang Chen can fight Elder Li to a draw, then it will be enough for the Li family to fight. Since the Wang family is looking for outside help, the Li family can also look for outside help," Li Zheng and the other upper echelons discussed.
At that moment, in the middle of the martial arts arena, Elder Li's aura had reached its peak. His body suddenly moved, and he immediately attacked Fang Chen.
Fang Chen raised his head, his dark eyes watching the scene. His face was calm, and his body did not move.
"Who is that young warrior? Why is Elder Li fighting with him?"
"He can't have been scared silly, right? He is not moving at all. He is not even using his Spiritual Qi."
"He must have been scared silly. What a pitiful young warrior."
Many of the younger generation of the Li family were discussing. They thought that Fang Chen had been scared silly by Elder Li's attack and was not moving at all.
Elder Li saw that Fang Chen was not moving, and a trace of doubt appeared on his face. However, his fist still landed on Fang Chen's body.
Boom!
When Elder Li's fist landed on Fang Chen's body, he thought that he had won.
"Sigh, it seems that what Li Qing said was not true." The First Elder shook his head and said.
After being hit by Elder Li's attack, Fang Chen did not have any ability to retaliate.
"Your strength is only so-so." Elder Li's fist landed on Fang Chen's body as he said coldly.
However, at that moment, Fang Chen's voice rang out in everyone's ears.
"Your strength is only so-so?"
Just as Fang Chen finished speaking, everyone was shocked to discover that Fang Chen's palm had already tightly grasped Elder Li's fist, causing Elder Li to be unable to move.
"Too weak."
Fang Chen continued with this sentence. He exerted some force in his palm, and a cracking sound came from Elder Li's fist.
While Elder Li was still in shock, Fang Chen's other fist suddenly swung out. With a bang, Elder Li's body was sent flying by Fang Chen.
Originally, everyone had thought that Fang Chen was going to be defeated. However, this sudden turn of events caused the eyes of many upper echelons, including Li Zheng, to light up.
"This …"
At that moment, Li Zheng was extremely excited. He was a little speechless.
"What Li Qing said was true. Elder Li was actually unable to retaliate against Fang Chen." The First Elder was extremely excited.
"Truly amazing. He's so young, yet he's so strong. It seems that the matter of him defeating Mo Guang is true." The Second Elder said in a deep voice.
Li Qing saw the shock on everyone's faces and immediately said, "I forgot to tell you all. Not only did Brother Fang defeat Mo Guang, but he also fought Mo Tian."
"What was the result?" Li Zheng asked hurriedly.
Li Qing shook his head. "The two of them only exchanged a single punch before Moyun Pass' Old Man Tian Guan appeared to stop them. He said that victory and defeat had already been decided and that there was no need to continue fighting."
"What Old Man Tian Guan appeared?" Li Zheng's heart was in turmoil.
At this moment, the Li family's upper echelons all acknowledged Fang Chen. Fang Chen's strength was too tyrannical.
"Brother Fang, I hope you can forgive my previous offense." Li Zheng walked in front of Fang Chen and clasped his hands toward Fang Chen.
Fang Chen shook his head slightly, indicating that he didn't mind.
"When will the battle begin?" asked Fang Chen.
"In three days," said Li Zheng.
Fang Chen nodded and then said, "Arrange a room for me. Call me in three days."
In the end, Fang Chen was arranged to stay in an independent courtyard.
After arranging Fang Chen's room, the Li family held an emergency meeting. The topic of the meeting was naturally the gambling match with the Wang family.
"Family head, you've also seen Fang Chen's strength. Defeating the Wang family's external aid won't be a problem at all," said the First Elder.
"This is an opportunity. The Wang family still doesn't know we've invited external aid. We can use this opportunity to raise the stakes." A crafty light shone in the Second Elder's eyes.