In the Humvee, Li Xiaoyao and Li Tu sat in the back seat. Behind them, in another car, sat Li Chengfeng and Li Yiming.
"Chengfeng, is it him?" Li Yiming knew him well, and to elicit such excitement, there must be some discovery.
Li Chengfeng took a long breath, suppressing the excitement in his heart, and said, "It’s him, it must be him."
"What do you plan to do?"
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"First, a paternity test, then announce it to the public." It had been twenty-eight years, and his son had returned. Li Chengfeng wanted the whole world to know that his son had come back. As for those potential threats, he would never allow them to emerge again.
He could tolerate Xie Nan once, twice, but once he confirmed the identity and made it public, he would absolutely not allow another assassination on the plane to occur.
"This matter may not be easy, you know that the Li Family today is no longer united as one."
Li Yiming spoke euphemistically, but how could Li Chengfeng not hear the hidden meaning in his words?
Once he confirmed and announced Li Xiaoyao’s identity, it meant that there would be one more candidate for the next Family Head.
Xie Nan, a woman with a heavy heart and deep calculations, had stayed in the Li Family for more than twenty years and had a son. This son was her everything. It could be said that if Li Xiaoyao did not appear, Li Pengcheng would definitely be the next Family Head of the Li Family, and at that time, the status of the Xie Family would rise along with it.
So, Xie Nan would absolutely not allow anyone to threaten Li Pengcheng’s position.
"Hmph, I’m still alive," Li Chengfeng snorted angrily.
In the car ahead, Li Xiaoyao closed his eyes, feigning sleep. Beneath his seemingly calm face, complicated emotions churned.
This man indeed had an indescribable connection to him, even though he was reluctant to admit it, but the blood flowing in his body could not lie.
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"Brother, are you okay?" Li Tu asked cautiously.
Ever since he met with the Family Head, there had been a subtle change in him.
"I’m fine." Li Xiaoyao opened his eyes, a renewed determination in his gaze.
Ever since he could remember, Li Xiaoyao had never experienced parental love, and during those twenty-plus years, he had wondered why his parents didn’t want him. When he was young, he would complain and be sad, but as he grew older and the number of people he killed increased, he stopped thinking about it.
Even so, Li Xiaoyao harbored a bit of resentment towards his parents who had abandoned him. Regardless of the reason, they had abandoned him, and that was an unchangeable fact.
The car drove up to the Li Family residence, which was extensive; from a distance, it looked like a cluster of ancient buildings.
The car stopped outside the gate of a house, and Li Tu opened the door, saying, "Brother, let’s go."
The two got out of the car, followed by Li Chengfeng and the other person.
Li Chengfeng came over, looking at Li Xiaoyao with complex eyes. He mustered a smile and said, "Li Tu, arrange a room for him, and then order someone to prepare for a midday banquet."
"Yes, Clan Leader." Li Tu led Li Xiaoyao through the gate, into the ancient-looking architecture and decorations, as if stepping into an ancient country from hundreds of years ago.
Li Xiaoyao’s mind moved slightly, and he could distinctly sense that the Spiritual Energy in these buildings was incredibly rich. Indeed, as soon as he got off the plane, he had felt that the Spiritual Energy in this city was more intense than in other cities.
"Could it be that the Li Family set up a Spirit Gathering Array that encompasses the entire city?"
"Worthy of being one of the Eight Great Sects of Xuan Country, the Li Family’s power is truly extraordinary."
"It’s not just a Great Spirit Gathering Formation set up in Qingyang City. The Li Family area also has a Spirit Gathering Array, which is why the Spiritual Energy here is richer than other places."
Li Tu led Li Xiaoyao through several courtyards, encountering many members of the Li Family Clan along the way. These people had all seen the video of Li Xiaoyao killing Li Shisan online, so they naturally recognized him at a glance.
"Is that Li Xiaoyao?"
"I heard he’s likely the eldest son of the Family Head."
"Heh, what eldest son, he’s just a bastard."
"Shh, keep it down, don’t let anyone hear you."
"It’s said that Elder Qi is quite displeased with him. This kid probably won’t have an easy time in the Li Family from now on."
"Elder Qi? Which Elder Qi?"
"One of the five great Offerings of our Li Family, Elder Qi. I heard that when Elder Qi went to Ling City to deal with the Green Snake, this young man sabotaged him and got him on the national blacklist."
"Damn, the national blacklist? This kid did that? Well, he’s really in for it now, with Elder Qi’s fiery temper, he’s not one to take a loss lightly."
These murmurs did not escape Li Xiaoyao’s ears, but he did not take them to heart.
Xie Nan, Elder Qi, what does it matter to him?
If he offended anyone, then so be it. Li Xiaoyao was not afraid of anyone, even if they were more powerful than him.
When Li Tu was taking Li Xiaoyao back to his room, Li Chengfeng also gave orders to summon all the direct-lineage Elders to meet in the conference room in ten minutes.
Ten minutes later, in the Li Family’s grand conference room, the oval table was surrounded by members of the Li Family.
Li Chengfeng sat at the head of the table, his gaze slowly sweeping over everyone as he said, "I have called you all here today to announce a matter of great importance."
After a few seconds of contemplation, Li Chengfeng said, "My son, who has been lost to me for twenty-eight years, has returned."
The news that Li Xiaoyao might be Li Chengfeng’s son had already spread throughout the Li Family, so when they heard Li Chengfeng say it, the people were not too surprised.
Sitting on the side, Xie Nan trembled slightly and, with a smile, said, "Indeed, this is a joyous occasion. Chengfeng, where is he now?"
Li Chengfeng looked deeply into her eyes and said, "Li Tu has arranged accommodations for him. You will all meet him at the luncheon."
"Dad." Li Pengcheng, who had been silent so far, suddenly spoke up, saying, "Is he really my older brother?"
"Mhm." Li Chengfeng’s brow imperceptibly furrowed as he said, "Although the paternity test hasn’t been done yet, my intuition tells me he is my son, your older brother."
"Clan Leader." An Elder from Xie Nan’s side spoke up, "This matter is indeed a happy occasion, but I feel we must approach it with caution. First, we need to confirm his identity. If he is indeed a member of our Li Family, then that is wonderful. After all, it has been twenty-eight years."
Li Chengfeng took a deep breath, suppressing the anger rising in his heart. Of course, he understood what the Elder meant: without proof, everything would ultimately depend on the paternity test.
"Paternity tests can be wrong. In my opinion, it’s better to go directly to the Ancestral Clan Hall for the Bloodline Awakening ritual. That’s far more accurate than a paternity test," a somewhat discordant voice chimed in.
Everyone fell silent, but they shared the same thought.
Why bother with a paternity test? The Bloodline Awakening ceremony in the Ancestral Clan Hall could directly determine whether Li Xiaoyao carried the Li Family bloodline.
"After the luncheon, everyone will come to the Ancestral Clan Hall for his Bloodline Awakening ceremony," Li Chengfeng declared, standing up and leaving the grand conference room.