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The elderly master's expression shifted between sun and shadows; he had just softly exchanged words with Mister Ding, a conversation not intended for a third party's ears. How then did Li Xiaoyao come to know of it?

At this moment, the guests who had come to attend the birthday feast couldn't help but reveal smug smiles at this dramatic turn of events.

Again and again, they spoke of letting the life-saving benefactor make any request as a way to express gratitude, yet they planned to stab him in the back.

Such behavior was bound to make anyone lose all fondness for the Ren Family.

Those who had climbed to these ranks were, admittedly, not of the tender-hearted sort, but to ask them to give the order to kill their own life-saving benefactor, they reckoned they still had some conscience left, unable to do such a thing.

Some admired, some despised, but regardless, it was an undeniable fact that the reputation of the Ren Family would be thoroughly tarnished after today's event.

The elderly master took a deep breath, suppressing the anger in his heart, and said, "Mister Li, although you are my life-saving benefactor, it's somewhat excessive for you to slander me without any evidence."

"Evidence?" Li Xiaoyao sneered, standing below the stage, and said, "In my life, Li Xiaoyao, have I ever needed to explain myself to others?"

"Li Xiaoyao? That name sounds familiar." Young Master Zhou, who was sitting at the same table as Ren Yan, furrowed his brows upon hearing the name, as he began to search his memory for any information related to it.

The elderly master had heard from Ren Yan about Li Xiaoyao's arrogant nature, and now seeing it for himself, it was indeed the case. However, he hadn't anticipated that this young man would show such disrespect in front of so many guests.

"Mister Li, if you have a grievance against me, I won't bother explaining. If there's any issue, let's resolve it after today's birthday feast is over. Please go back for now."

Li Xiaoyao remained unmoved, standing below the stage, dressed in simple jeans, an ordinary white long-sleeved shirt, his long black hair cascading over his shoulders. Combined with his aloof gaze, he exuded a strange charm. Some of the younger women couldn't help but stare dreamily.

"This guy, although quite arrogant, does have a masculine appeal for daring to speak that way to the Family Head of the Ren Family on their own turf."

If asked who was the most anxious among those present, it would undoubtedly be Ren Yan and Ren Li.

The two of them had personally witnessed Li Xiaoyao's capabilities. The Medicine God Valley, which had a century of hidden legacy and never showed itself in the world, did not concern him; would he fear the Ren Family?

As though to confirm the two's concerns, the very moment the elderly master's words fell, Li Xiaoyao suddenly threw his head back and laughed boisterously, "Hahaha!"

The grand banquet hall echoed with the sound of Li Xiaoyao's unrestrained laughter.

"Mister Li, today is my birthday feast, please give me some face. If you have any dissatisfaction, we can negotiate privately." The elderly master said sternly, Li Xiaoyao's behavior today had greatly enraged him.

A birthday feast with so many guests was a showcase of the Ren Family's face, and Li Xiaoyao's actions were no doubt akin to slapping the Ren Family in front of a multitude of people.

Having lived to his age, the elderly master valued his face above all else. If Li Xiaoyao wouldn't give him that respect, even though he had once saved his life, the elderly master wouldn't let matters rest easily.

"What do you think you are? Fit to negotiate terms with me?" Li Xiaoyao's gaze sharpened, a flicker of killing intent passing by, as he said, "A mere Ren Family, even if offered to me, I would not take it."

"Such arrogance." The elderly master slapped the armrest of his chair and demanded, "Mister Li, I am indebted to you for saving my life, and in front of friends and family today, I promise to give you 10 billion as compensation. But if you are truly causing trouble, even though you saved me, do not blame me for being discourteous."

"10 billion!"

"My heavens, the elderly master of the Ren Family is really splashing out, offering 10 billion just like that."

"Old Master Ren indeed has guts, but frankly, 10 billion really isn't a lot, after all, 10 billion in exchange for Old Master Ren's life,"

Everyone was shocked at the mention of 10 billion at first, but on second thought, what was Old Master Ren's life if not worth more than 10 billion?

As long as Old Master Ren was around, earning back those 10 billion would be easy for the Ren Family.

"10 billion?" Li Xiaoyao shook his head and sneered, "I've said before, mere gold and silver hold no appeal to my eyes. Thinking these mere 10 billion will buy back your life is too naive."

As soon as these words were spoken, all the guests were stunned.

10 billion still wasn't appealing to him? This attitude seemed a bit exaggerated.

The old master's face twitched violently with anger as he asked, "What exactly do you want?"

"I want..." Li Xiaoyao's eyes narrowed slightly, fixing on the old master like a fierce tiger, and he pronounced each word with extreme clarity, "Your life!"

"Whoa!"

The entire place was in uproar!

Li Xiaoyao, a young man, alone and unaffiliated, on the Ren Family's annual meeting ground, actually dared to threaten to take Old Master Ren's life. It was as laughable as an ordinary person in the White House suggesting they would kill the President of Yun Country.

Li Xiaoyao seemed oblivious to the mocking eyes around him and spoke indifferently, "Your life was given by me, and today, I'll take it back."

The old master's face turned utterly dark; logically speaking, Li Xiaoyao's demand was indeed not excessive.

The old master's life was indeed granted by Li Xiaoyao, who had the right to take it back.

However, Old Master Ren was the esteemed Family Head; his life pertained to the prosperity and decline of the entire Ren Family.

"Mr. Li, leave some leeway in your actions, for we might meet again," the old master said coldly, "Although I'm unclear what I've done to offend you so, if you continue to be relentless, don't blame me for not being polite."

"Unclear? Good one, unclear!" Li Xiaoyao's voice roared like thunder, glaring at him and Mr. Ding, "You think the conversation between you two could escape my ears? Claiming over and over you wanted to kill me, now why won't you admit it? If you dared to own up, I might have thought better of you. Now it seems, you as the Family Head, are nothing but a coward."

Li Xiaoyao rebuked the old master in such a tone in front of so many people, causing him to lose all face.

The old master's gaze was as deep as water, turning to Mr. Ding, always sitting at the head table, calm as the wind, and said, "Mr. Ding, please remove him."

Mr. Ding had remained silent all along; as a Cultivator of high status, he bore the demeanor that came with it. Striking at Li Xiaoyao for no good reason would only make him a laughingstock among other Cultivators.

But, since Old Master Ren had spoken, he could naturally take action and teach Li Xiaoyao a lesson.

In terms of status, he was an Offering of the Ren Family; he had to carry out all of Old Master Ren's demands. Even if the old master ordered him to strike down an ordinary person, nobody would criticize him afterward.

Mr. Ding picked up a cup of tea, blew on it to cool the steam, and in an indifferent tone said, "Young fellow Daoist, has your master never warned you that using the power of a Cultivator against mortals will incite the wrath of the Cultivation World? It's not too late to stop now."

Li Xiaoyao had long noticed Mr. Ding, but since the latter's Cultivation Level was weak, he didn't even deserve a glance from him, so he said coldly, "If you don't want to die, keep your mouth shut."