Chapter 585: Ren Family [Fourth Update]
Li Xiaoyao encountered a small problem while taking the plane; the photo on his passport didn't match his current appearance, so he had no choice but to go to the restroom to change his face back to its original form.
With his level of cultivation, changing his appearance was a very simple matter.
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Outside Zhu Island City International Airport, several stretched luxury cars were continuously moving things out of the airport.
A young and elegant man stood to one side, directing the work, occasionally stepping in to lend a hand.
"Ren Lian, be careful not to bump your head," the man quickly stepped forward, pulling on his arm to avoid a collision.
Clutching a box half his height, Ren Lian chuckled and said, "Thanks, Brother Li."
"No problem." After seeing that the moving was almost done, the man handed out cigarettes to everyone, and they took a brief break next to the cars.
"Brother Li, did the Family Head invite many people to his birthday feast this time?"
"Yes, quite a few business partners were invited." The man didn't want to dwell on the topic, and the others, reading the room, didn't inquire further.
Once their cigarettes were finished, the man clapped his hands and said, "All right, let's go back."
Just as the man turned around, his gaze faltered before slowly returning to what had caught his eye—a man standing at the airport entrance, seemingly waiting for a taxi.
The man couldn't help but his pupils contract as he stared at the face of the other man.
"It's him!"
This was a man he would never forget in his lifetime. Back in Medicine God Valley, he had challenged the entire valley single-handedly. There had been no word from him since, leading him to believe the man might have been killed by Medicine God Valley. He never expected to run into him here.
"Mr. Li!"
A set of fast footsteps approached quickly, followed by a familiar voice close to his ear.
Li Xiaoyao turned to see a somewhat familiar face.
"So it's you." Li Xiaoyao smiled faintly. "If I remember correctly, you're Ren Li, right?"
Ren Li nodded eagerly, quite moved. "Mr. Li remembers my name? I'm truly flattered."
He knew Li Xiaoyao was an important figure, but he hadn't expected such a figure to remember someone like him. This was indeed a surprise.
"Ever since Mr. Li gave me the miraculous medicine last time, the Family Head's leukemia has been completely cured. Even the doctors find it incredible."
"Today happens to be the Family Head's seventieth birthday, and thanks to Mr. Li, the Family Head can have a grand celebration. Mr. Li has been a great benefactor to the Ren Family, and the Family Head will surely be overjoyed to know that Mr. Li has come."
After saying so much, Ren Li finally got to the point, cautiously asking, "Mr. Li, do you have time during your stay in Zhu Island City?"
Li Xiaoyao looked at him and nodded. "Hmm."
Ren Li exclaimed with delight: "How about you come with me to the Ren Family first, so I can properly host you?"
"Then let's go," Li Xiaoyao replied without any hesitation, nodding and heading toward the car.
Ren Li paused, surprised, but mostly filled with joy.
Ever since returning from Medicine God Valley a while ago, the Family Head had taken the precious medicine gifted by Li Xiaoyao, and his condition had kept improving until he fully recovered.
Although the credit was taken by Ren Yan, the girl who went with Ren Li to Medicine God Valley, seeing the Family Head getting better by the day still made him very happy.
In the car, Ren Li said, "As we approach the end of the year, the major families of Zhu Island City are preparing for their annual gatherings, and every household is also busy buying New Year's goods. This is the most lively and festive time in Zhu Island City."
Li Xiaoyao asked, "Do you know about the Huo Family?"
"The Huo Family?" Ren Li was taken aback, then asked, "The Huo Family Mr. Li is referring to, could it be Zhu Island City's Huo Yingfei's Huo Family?"
Hearing the name Huo Yingfei, Li Xiaoyao's eyes narrowed, and a flicker of murderous intent passed through them.
Before the Great Elder was killed, he had mentioned specific information about the Huo Family, and the family head's name was Huo Yingfei.
"What is the standing of this Huo Family in Zhu Island City?"
Ren Li sat up straighter, slowed down the car and seemed to ponder how to answer the question. After a few seconds, he said, "Very powerful."
"Very powerful? How does it compare to your Ren Family?" Li Xiaoyao's knowledge of Zhu Island City was limited, and in his mind, Zhu Island City was no match for Shui Country. The Qianye Family held a position of significance in Shui Country, but in front of Li Xiaoyao, they couldn't withstand a single blow. Could the Huo Family be even stronger than the Qianye Family?
"The Huo Family originated as a small club and seized opportunities during several historical changes, eventually becoming one of the four major families of Zhu Island City."
"The four major families of Zhu Island City?" From this title, Li Xiaoyao could roughly guess the Huo Family's influence.
The car soon arrived at the Ren Family estate, a villa located in Tsim Sha Tsui, occupying thousands of square meters. In Zhu Island City, where property prices were sky-high, such a large villa was valued in the billions.
"Mr. Li, please rest for a while. I'll go arrange a room for you," Ren Li said, showing Li Xiaoyao to the reception hall before turning to leave.
Tonight was the family head's birthday banquet, and all direct relatives of the Ren Family had returned, with most staying at the house, and many others booking rooms in hotels.
Being able to stay in the Ren Family villa was a symbol of status, but those entitled to this privilege paid it no mind.
Ren Li remembered that there should still be a few guest rooms in the villa.
Just as he stepped out of the reception hall, Ren Li ran into a man and asked, "Ren Chong, which rooms are still vacant?"
Ren Chong replied, "There's one empty room on the third floor. What's up? Who needs to stay?"
Ren Li said with an air of mystery, "A very important person."
Ren Chong looked puzzled, "Besides the family head, who else could be considered a very important person?"
Ren Li didn't know how to explain to him, so he said, "I won't talk much now, I'll take him to the room first."
Soon, Ren Li came back, exchanged a few words with Li Xiaoyao, and the two headed to the third floor.
The room was around twenty square meters, with a private bathroom and balcony, and the decor was simple, which quite suited Li Xiaoyao's taste.
"Hmm, quite nice. Thank you," Li Xiaoyao nodded his thanks.
"Mr. Li, you are too kind. You have been a great benefactor to the Ren Family; giving you this room is the least we can do," Ren Li said with utmost respect toward Li Xiaoyao, a respect that came from deep within.
While the two were talking, suddenly there were sounds of footsteps and voices coming from outside.
"Miss Ren Yan, you're really too polite."
"Where would that talk come from, Mr. Zhou? It's natural for my Ren Family to take good care of you when you come for grandfather's birthday banquet. Otherwise, if word got out, wouldn't it be said that the Ren Family doesn't know how to treat people?"
Mr. Zhou's eyes were gleaming as they moved continuously over Ren Yan's beautiful face and stunning figure. He said, "I've been to Zhu Island City many times, but I've never met such an outstanding lady like Miss Ren Yan. I wonder if you might be free later; I'd love to have a deep conversation about life with you."
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