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Yi Kong's heart was filled with indescribable shock; this Li Xiaoyao was actually the son of the Li Family Clan Leader, the eldest young master of the Li Family from Xuan Country! Gui Hai noticed the change in Yi Kong's expression and followed his gaze. When he caught sight of Li Xiaoyao's face, familiar yet strange, his pupils shrank involuntarily. It was Li Xiaoyao! Gui Hai immediately confirmed that this person was indeed Li Xiaoyao. Indeed, as Yi Kong had mentioned, this young man bore an uncanny resemblance to the man in the painting, as if cast from the same mold. Li Xiaoyao felt two pairs of eyes on him and turned his head, slightly surprised. "How is he here?" "Could he be from Da Lin Temple?" A few pieces of information crossed in Li Xiaoyao's mind, and he instantly understood. "Hello, Young Master Li," Yi Kong greeted with a calm expression and a smile. "Hello." Li Xiaoyao found it strange; how did Yi Kong seem not to recognize him? With his curiosity piqued but not dwelling on it, Li Xiaoyao did not give it much thought. With a smile, Gui Hai glanced at him and said, "Patriarch Li's two sons are truly extraordinary." "You flatter us." Li Chengfeng smiled happily, taking pleasure in hearing others praise Li Xiaoyao more than himself. The lunch was a calm affair with the elders chatting and the younger generation quietly enjoying their meal. After the meal, Li Xiaoyao left immediately, having no desire to waste any more time on such matters. Li Chengfeng knew his temperament and did not mind, but this scene did not sit well with Xie Nan. Accustomed to controlling everything, Xie Nan felt somewhat helpless with the sudden appearance of an unconventional Li Xiaoyao. Gui Hai and his disciples left the Li Family that afternoon. After their departure, Li Chengfeng summoned Li Xiaoyao. In the study, Li Chengfeng held a brush with his wrist suspended, inscribing a line of characters. Li Xiaoyao sat beside him, quietly watching. "Third Uncle told me that you're going to represent Xuan Sect in the Human Realm," Li Chengfeng said softly as he put down the brush. Li Xiaoyao nodded. "Yes, I promised him." "Although I would very much like you to lead the members of our Li Family, since this is your choice, I won't ask further." Li Chengfeng took off the Storage Ring from his finger and said, "Xiaoyao, take this." "I have a Storage Ring." "Take it." Li Chengfeng's expression was stern. "You are now the eldest young master of the Li Family. What should be yours, is yours." There was an implied significance in his words, which prompted Li Xiaoyao to ask, "What's inside?" "Spirit Stones, magical treasures, Martial Arts Techniques, and some mundane items." Li Chengfeng had prepared these things all night. Upon receiving the Storage Ring, Li Xiaoyao examined its contents and was immediately surprised. The amount of items inside was somewhat terrifying. Not to mention the Spirit Stones and weapons – the so-called mundane items were especially startling. Stacks of documents were piled in one corner, all pertaining to the Li Family's enterprises around the world. Now, he had transferred the ownership of these enterprises to Li Xiaoyao. All Li Xiaoyao needed to do was to sign the shareholder change agreement, and it would be that simple. "Let's wait until I return," Li Xiaoyao said, putting down the Storage Ring, not willing to accept these things. He was willing to accept this kinship but did not want to become too involved with the Li Family, nor did he wish to meddle in its affairs. The things of the mundane world meant little to him. Li Chengfeng knew his son's character well; once he made up his mind, it was hard to change. He nodded and said, "Then we'll wait until you come back." "I will leave the Li Family tomorrow. When the Human Realm opens, the Third Elder will also go and wait for you outside the Human Realm," Li Chengfeng paused for a moment, then, after pondering for a few seconds, said, "Xiaoyao, promise me one thing." "You say." "Take good care of your younger brother." "Peng Cheng has never faced setbacks since he was a child. The Human Realm is no child's play. If his life is in danger, you must save him." Even if Li Chengfeng had not mentioned this, he would have done it anyway. "I will," Li Xiaoyao also said, "The Human Realm will open soon, and I still have many things to do. I will leave tonight." "Be careful on the road." "Mhm." Between father and son, there was no need for many words. ... On the plane flying to Canglan Mountain, in the business class. "How did he become the eldest young master of the Li Family?" Yi Kong was still in shock. In just a short ten-plus days of not seeing each other, Li Xiaoyao had changed his status and had become the eldest young master of the Li Family. The huge change in identity puzzled him. Gui Hai said, "Let's not bother about these matters for now. Yi Kong, for this trip to the Human Realm, you have a mission." "What mission?" "We'll talk about it after returning to Da Lin Temple." Gui Hai closed his eyes, his mind formulating a complete plan that Yi Kong alone would not be able to accomplish. After returning to Da Lin Temple, Gui Hai gathered the fifteen disciples who would enter the Human Realm. Among these fifteen, Yi Kong's cultivation level was only above average. Gui Hai looked at one of them and said, "Yi Jie, this time in the Human Realm, they will be under your leadership. Any problems with that?" "No problem." Yi Jie was tall and sturdy, standing two meters tall with well-defined muscles contrasting his calm face, creating a striking and impactful presence. Nodding, Gui Hai continued, "This time, in addition to your training in the Human Realm, you have an important mission that must be accomplished." Hearing this, everyone looked at him with confusion. Gui Hai said, "There is an individual in the Li Family named Li Xiaoyao. Your target is to kill this person and bring back his body." "The Li Family?" Yi Jie asked, "Is the Li Family mentioned by Elder Uncle the one from Xuan Country?" "Yes, exactly." Everyone was surprised, and Yi Kong was most shocked. He could not fathom why his master would want Li Xiaoyao dead. What was the real identity of the man in that painting? "Killing someone from the Li Family won't leave the Li Family at peace," someone voiced their concern. Gui Hai said, "You don't need to worry about that. What you need to do is kill Li Xiaoyao and bring back his body." "Alright, Yi Jie stays behind; the rest of you may leave." The curious crowd dispersed, leaving only Yi Jie and Gui Hai. "Yi Jie." Gui Hai, looking at his puzzled face, said, "I know you have many questions, but I cannot tell you right now. You just need to understand one thing—Li Xiaoyao is very important to Da Lin Temple, and you must kill him." Yi Jie opened his mouth to speak but ultimately swallowed his doubts and nodded, "Understood, Elder Uncle." "Mhm." Gui Hai nodded in satisfaction and pulled a pale white orb from his Storage Ring, saying, "This is a Soul Nurturing Orb. After you kill him, put his body in the Storage Ring and his soul in the Soul Nurturing Orb." After securely stowing the Soul Nurturing Orb, Gui Hai said, "Alright, you may go now." "Yes." After Yi Jie left, Gui Hai went to a secret chamber in the Scripture Pavilion and gazed upon the painting hanging on the wall, the greed hidden in the depths of his eyes no longer concealed.