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Li Xiaoyao hadn't expected Li Tinghai to be so stirred up, and he was startled by his actions.

As for Li Chaotian, his face remained smiling as he wiped it, saying, "Uncle, your temper is still as explosive, unchanged."

After he spoke, he turned to glance at Li Xiaoyao, offering an apologetic smile, "It's our first meeting, and it's so awkward, I've made you laugh."

"Senior, what are you talking about," Li Xiaoyao smiled and said, "I'll go take a look over there."

"Xiaoyao, don't go," Li Tinghai raised an eyebrow and called out to Li Xiaoyao, then turned to Li Chaotian, "Speak your mind, I'm listening."

Li Chaotian said, "Uncle, let's put the past behind us. What we need to address now is the Secret Realm."

It had to be said that Li Chaotian truly was a character, having wine splashed on his face by Li Tinghai, he didn't get angry and was still able to talk business.

"We will handle the matters of the Secret Realm; we don't need you."

"Finished speaking? If so, then leave. Don't disturb our rest," Li Tinghai said impatiently, his hand waving dismissively as if he were shooing away a fly.

Li Chaotian said, "Uncle, the Ancient Sects have already set their sights on the Hui Country Secret Realm, and today, more than eight Sect families have come to the realm. If you wish to continue delving into the Ancient Sect, your only option is to cooperate with the Ancient Li Family. With me here, no one will dare to touch you."

"I told you to get lost, are you deaf?" Li Tinghai said with evident impatience.

Li Chaotian said, "Even if you don't think for yourself, you should think of Chengfeng. He disappeared in the Secret Realm, and his fate is still unknown. Don't you want to find him?"

Li Tinghai fell silent, knowing the situation better than anyone else.

The Hui Country Secret Realm was an undeveloped treasure trove. Although it was still unknown what was inside, experience suggested that the more dangerous a place was, the more likely it was to contain treasures.

"You go back first, I will have someone contact you later," Li Tinghai said, his tone softening.

Li Chaotian was joyful, "Okay, then I'll wait for Uncle's message."

As he was leaving, Li Chaotian gave Li Xiaoyao a special look, saying, "Xiaoyao, after the Secret Realm, I will await you at the Ancient Li Family. With your talent, there's absolutely no problem ranking in the top three of the clan competition."

"Hmph!" Li Tinghai snorted and said, "What are you planning for this boy? Want him to stay with you at the Li Family? Let me tell you, if you dare to entertain this idea, I will break your legs!"

Li Chaotian shook his head with a bitter smile, "Uncle, you've misunderstood me. I simply cannot bear to see Xiaoyao's talent restricted. As for this Ancient Li Family, I wouldn't want to stay here a moment longer if I could. But now that I am the Li Family's protector, even if I want to leave, I cannot."

"Cannot leave? Hmph, your legs are on your body, who could stop you if you wanted to go?" Li Tinghai clearly didn't believe his excuse.

Li Chaotian didn't explain further, simply shook his head and turned to leave.

"You wait here, I'm going to discuss with Big Brother," dropping this statement, Li Tinghai walked towards the edge of the cliff.

A few minutes later, two people approached Li Xiaoyao.

Li Yunchen said, "Go tell that unruly son that our Li Family will cooperate with him, but only for the Hui Country Secret Realm."

"Okay, I understand," Li Xiaoyao nodded and turned to walk down the slope.

The Ancient Li Family had already set up camp, erecting a few tents. Disciples were chatting and laughing. After Li Chaotian returned, he sat alone in the open space, taking out a flask of wine and drinking by himself, looking very forlorn.

As Li Xiaoyao approached, his appearance immediately sparked discussion among the crowd.

"That kid seems to be from the Li Family of Xuan Country; I've seen him before."

"Indeed, he was the one fighting with Huang Yi of the Rakshasa Sect when we arrived on the island."

"It's quite unexpected, considering he's about our age, yet he's capable of battling an elder of the Rakshasa Sect; truly extraordinary."

"Huh, extraordinary my ass, if it hadn't been for the timely arrival of the Great Uncle, that kid would have been slain by Huang Yi long ago."

"After all, it's only the Li Family of Xuan Country, how can they compare with an Ancient Sect?"

Li Xiaoyao overheard these discussions, but he didn't take them to heart and continued toward Li Chaotian, who was drinking alone.

"Senior," Li Xiaoyao called out politely.

Li Chaotian looked up as he approached, patted the ground beside him, and said, "Sit down, join me for a drink."

Li Xiaoyao didn't make a fuss, sat down, grabbed the wine, and took a big gulp, saying, "The Great Elder agreed."

"Ha, I knew he wouldn't refuse," Li Chaotian shook his head. Even though he had predicted it, he wasn't particularly happy.

"Xiaoyao, you're the most talented person from the Li Family I've ever seen; even your father and I combined don't have one ten-thousandth of your natural aptitude for cultivation," Li Chaotian said seriously as he looked at him.

Li Xiaoyao responded with a restrained smile, "Senior, you flatter me too much."

"Don't think I'm just trying to butter you up; with your talent, you have tremendous room for growth. Tell me, how old are you this year?"

"28."

"At the age of 28, both your father and I had just entered the early stages of the Spiritual Cultivation Realm. Yet you, you can already battle an elder from an Ancient Sect. The gap between us is enormous. Even among the younger generation of the Ancient Li Family, there aren't many who can surpass you in terms of cultivation level."

"Once the Secret Realm matter is over, your father will certainly let you participate in the clan competition. Although he harbors resentment towards the Ancient Li Family, when it comes to your future, he would never stand in your way."

Li Xiaoyao asked, "Senior, is the Li Family's forbidden ground really that good?"

"Entering the Li Family forbidden ground, your cultivation level can at least rise by one realm," said Li Chaotian. "Those who have not entered the forbidden ground of the Li Family cannot understand its benefits."

"It's just a pity that each clan member can only enter the forbidden ground once in their lifetime," Li Chaotian sighed as he spoke.

"Only one entry is allowed?" Li Xiaoyao frowned, "Why limit the frequency? If it can improve the cultivation level of clan members, it would be beneficial for the Li Family."

Li Chaotian shook his head, "It's not that the Li Family is unwilling, but there seems to be a mysterious Formation in the forbidden ground. No one who has entered once can ever enter again. Even the Clan Leader of the Li Family Clan has no knowledge of this."

"Such a strange phenomenon?" Li Xiaoyao was inwardly amazed.

"If that's so, why did you choose to stay with the Li Family in the early days?" Li Xiaoyao would understand if it were possible to enter the forbidden ground without limit, but since it was only a one-time entry, he was somewhat puzzled.

"After all, an Ancient Sect is still an Ancient Sect. The abundance of cultivation resources simply cannot be compared to the Eight Great Sects of Xuan Country," Li Chaotian looked towards the distant sea, "In the beginning, when your father and I were ranked first and second in the clan competition, we entered the forbidden ground together. Afterward, a Li Family protector wanted me to stay with the Li Family."

"So you stayed?"

Li Chaotian shook his head, "At first I refused, but he promised me that if I stayed, he would provide me with the best cultivation resources. Because of this, I also fell out with your father."