Chapter 114: The Young Ancestor of the Li Family

"Hahaha, you little brats of the Li family, Li Fusheng has returned!"

The figure hovering mid-air let out a rampant cry as he watched numerous Li family disciples scattering in constant evasion.

"Li Fusheng!"

A thunderous voice resonated throughout the entire Li household. Wang Changsheng recognized it immediately—it was the voice of Li Yunqing.

No sooner had Li Yunqing’s voice faded than a massive palm coalesced in the air. The hand, glowing with a deep, crimson hue, formed in less than half a breath, radiating a chilling and formidable power.

"So powerful!"

Feeling the pressure emanating from the giant palm, Wang Changsheng wore a look of shock. Even from such a distance, the mere aura radiating from it made his breathing difficult; one could only imagine the sheer might contained within that massive hand.

Boom!

Once the palm finished coalescing, it did not hesitate for a moment, crashing down directly onto the boisterous Li Fusheng.

"Li Yunqing, how dare you!"

Watching the giant palm descend, Li Fusheng’s eyes bulged with fury as he roared, "Li Yunqing, you just remember this! Once I’m strong enough to beat you, I’ll definitely pin you to the ground and hammer you!"

"Pin me to the ground and hammer me?" Wang Changsheng watched Li Fusheng, feeling a mix of amusement and disbelief. Wasn't that exactly what he often said to Li Fusheng? To think Li Fusheng had actually picked it up!

Bang!

Disregarding whatever Li Fusheng was shouting, the giant palm descended, slamming firmly into his body. A massive explosion echoed out, and in the next instant, Wang Changsheng saw Li Fusheng’s form vanish entirely.

Dust and debris billowed up from where Li Fusheng had been standing; clearly, Li Yunqing had hammered him straight into the ground, burying him deep beneath the surface.

"How miserable!"

Seeing Li Fusheng flattened like that, Wang Changsheng couldn't bear to look. He was puzzled—according to his own suspicions, and as the "Know-It-All" had once hinted, Li Fusheng was supposed to be a member of the Shangyang Li family. Even so, surely a member of the Shangyang Li family shouldn't be acting so rampantly?

"Li Fusheng, get out of here!" Li Yunqing’s voice boomed across the entire estate for all to hear.

"Cough, cough..."

From within the dust, the sound of Li Fusheng coughing emerged. As the haze cleared, Wang Changsheng saw him lying in a deep crater, blood spilling from the corner of his mouth, his clothes in tatters.

"Truly miserable..." Wang Changsheng shielded his eyes and muttered, "Though, he really deserves to be hammered!"

The surrounding Li family disciples, seeing Li Fusheng embedded in the crater, slowly gathered around, casting strange looks at him.

"Cough, cough..." Li Fusheng patted his chest, roaring indignantly, "What are you looking at? Why aren't you helping me up?" He then used his other hand to slowly prop himself into a sitting position.

"Don't you dare help him!"

Li Yunqing appeared at that moment, staring down at Li Fusheng in the crater, and said in a deep voice, "Let him stay there. Let him lie there until he’s thought it through properly!"

"Li Yunqing... I’m going to hammer you to death!"

Li Fusheng’s voice erupted in fury once more. The other Li family disciples glanced between Li Fusheng and Li Yunqing, before finally saying with some trepidation, "Little Ancestor... well... I just remembered I haven't closed my cave door. I’m going back to close it!"

"Little Ancestor, I need to go back and cultivate!"

"Little Ancestor, I forgot to bring my brain when I came out. I’m going back to get it, then I'll come back to help you up!"

After some consideration, the group of Li family cultivators decided it was better not to help. After all, when comparing the words of the Ancestor to those of the Little Ancestor, it was safer to listen to the Ancestor!

"You... you all..." Li Fusheng was absolutely livid at the sight.

"Little Ancestor?!" Wang Changsheng was struck with surprise upon hearing the title. "Did I hear that right? He’s actually a Little Ancestor?"

The title "Little Ancestor" was no trivial matter; it implied that Li Fusheng held an incredibly high, perhaps even terrifying, seniority within the Li family.

"If Li Fusheng really is a Little Ancestor of the Shangyang Li family, it explains why he could be so rampant," Wang Changsheng mused. He had witnessed Li Fusheng’s arrogance firsthand, and the fact that the disciples only dared to dodge his rampage—never daring to strike back until Li Yunqing stepped in—spoke volumes.

Wang Changsheng had one other doubt: according to Li Ziqi, Li Yunqing was a Li family ancestor known to very few. Yet, the current situation suggested everyone knew of him. "Perhaps," Wang Changsheng speculated, "the disciples know Li Yunqing is an ancestor, but don't know his actual name."

Seeing Li Yunqing head toward his cave dwelling, Wang Changsheng followed.

"I apologize for the unsightly display, nephew," Li Yunqing said to Wang Changsheng, looking rather embarrassed.

"It’s fine, that’s just Brother Li Fusheng’s nature," Wang Changsheng replied with a smile.

"Hm?" Li Yunqing paused. "Nephew knows Li Fusheng?"

Wang Changsheng nodded awkwardly. "Yes, we met while traveling on a cloud ship to the Chengtian Realm."

"Cloud ship? Chengtian Realm?" Li Yunqing looked puzzled.

"Why? Does Uncle Li not know?" Wang Changsheng added, "When I met Brother Li on the ship, he said his family sent him down there to spend his retirement!"

"Retirement?" Upon hearing this, Li Yunqing’s temper flared again.

"Li Fusheng!" He stood up and strode toward the cave entrance, bellowing the name.

"Uncle Li, where are you going?" Wang Changsheng asked.

"Wait here, I’m going to drag him over!" Li Yunqing said darkly.

"Don't!" Wang Changsheng quickly interjected. "Why not... why not wait until I leave before you deal with him?" He had only intended to stir up a little trouble for Li Fusheng; he knew the Li family would never actually send a member to "retire" in the Chengtian Realm. Li Fusheng had originally claimed his family found him too annoying and sent him away to train. Wang Changsheng had twisted the words to leave a "bomb" for Li Fusheng, having suffered many losses at his hands. He hadn't expected Li Yunqing to be so hot-tempered that he’d go fetch him immediately! If they ran into each other now, it would be disastrous.

"No need!" Li Yunqing declared. "This little brat, I am going to teach him a lesson today!" With that, he vanished.

Wang Changsheng sighed, feeling like he’d shot himself in the foot. If Li Fusheng found out he’d snitched, there would be no peace for him in the future.

"Li Yunqing, let me go! Let me go!"
"Li Yunqing, I’m telling you, if you don't let me go, I’m going to lose it!"
"I am a Little Ancestor of the Li family, after all! This dragging and pulling—where is the decorum?"
"Li Yunqing, let go! Men shouldn't be touching each other like this!"
"Do I have no face to lose?"

Just as Wang Changsheng considered avoiding the scene, he heard Li Fusheng’s voice. The fact that Li Fusheng was so brazen with Li Yunqing made Wang Changsheng wonder about his true standing in the family. Being able to address an ancestor by name and curse at him was no small feat.

"You still care about having a face?" Li Yunqing retorted coldly.

When Li Yunqing walked in, dragging Li Fusheng, Wang Changsheng finally understood why the latter had been shouting so incessantly. Li Yunqing was holding Li Fusheng by the back of his collar, dragging him in from the outside.

"If I recall correctly," Wang Changsheng thought, bewildered, "the spot where Li Fusheng was lying was right in the center of the estate..." That meant Li Fusheng had been dragged through the entire residence in this manner, likely seen by most of the disciples.

Li Fusheng was thrown onto the floor, glaring furiously. "Tell me, Li Yunqing, what exactly is the meaning of this?"

"Meaning?" Li Yunqing replied grimly. "I heard you’re off to the Chengtian Realm to retire, is that right? Would you like me to send you there? Maybe find a nice spot and seal you up for good?"

"Uh..." Li Fusheng froze, his ranting coming to a sudden halt. "How do you know I went to the Chengtian Realm?" He blurted out, before immediately denying it. "No, I’ve never been to the Chengtian Realm! I haven't! What retirement? Don't try to trick me!"

Seeing the blanket denial, Li Yunqing’s frustration peaked. He knew Li Fusheng was lying. He also knew that with Wang Changsheng’s level and strength, he wouldn't normally cross paths with Li Fusheng, so if Wang Changsheng could name him and mention the Chengtian Realm, he wasn't lying.

"Brother Li... long time no see..." Wang Changsheng, sitting behind Li Fusheng, spoke up. "What a coincidence, I didn't expect to run into you here..."