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Li Xiaoyao had restrained his strength with that kick, not taking his life, but the shock it caused was no less than if he had killed him.

The few men who had been sent flying by Li Xiaoyao could now barely stand up from the ground. They had intended to continue attacking Li Xiaoyao, but upon witnessing this scene, they immediately abandoned the thought.

"What a joke, being able to kick someone a few dozen meters away. Even if there were twice as many people, they still wouldn't be his match."

Li Xiaoyao, as if he did not see the focused gazes around him, turned and walked back to the sofa and sat down again.

Ren Yan was also frightened by Li Xiaoyao's kick. She could not fathom the temperament of Mr. Li.

However, reflecting on the time Li Xiaoyao had faced off against the powerful Sect of Medicine God Valley, displaying arrogance and dominance, she felt that what had just happened made sense.

The staff had taken Wu Zhonghao to the hospital, and this incident would certainly reach the Wu Family's ears at an incredible speed.

"This young man has probably caused a big trouble. The Wu Family Head is very protective of his own, and with his grandson injured like this, he will surely seek revenge."

"However, seeing their attitude towards him, this young man seems to have an impressive background."

The incident that had just occurred was like an appetizer, arriving quickly and departing just as swiftly, and soon, the birthday banquet returned to its peaceful state.

Li Xiaoyao and Ren Li remained seated on the sofa, with no one daring to provoke them anymore.

As time ticked by, the guest of honor for the birthday banquet finally arrived.

The patriarch walked in with a middle-aged man in his forties, continually greeted by people who came up to talk to him, exchanging handshakes with a smile.

Ren Yan approached and whispered a few words to the patriarch, who instinctively turned his gaze towards Li Xiaoyao on the sofa.

Though Li Xiaoyao's eyes were closed, his awareness enveloped the entire banquet hall, and the patriarch's conversation with Ren Yan did not escape his ears.

"Grandfather, that Li Xiaoyao has just sent Wu Zhonghao of the Wu Family to the hospital."

"I'm afraid he's come here with ill intentions towards our Ren Family. The reason he severely injured Wu Zhonghao could very likely be to deliberately showcase his strength, to make us afraid."

The patriarch pondered for a few seconds before turning to ask the man beside him, "Mr. Ding, are you confident you can deal with this fellow?"

The man surnamed Ding glanced at Li Xiaoyao, a hint of disdain on his face, and said, "A mere Qi Refinement realm, I can crush him to death with one hand."

Hearing this, the patriarch breathed a sigh of relief, a fierce light flashing in his eyes as he whispered, "No matter how much he demands, after the birthday celebration, Mr. Ding, I will trouble you to take care of him."

"A trivial matter, not worth mentioning," replied Mr. Ding lightly, as if discussing something insignificant.

Li Xiaoyao, sitting on the sofa, upon hearing this conversation, slowly released a cold and indifferent killing intent from his body.

At eight o'clock in the evening, all the guests were seated, and the dinner officially began.

The Ren Family patriarch went on stage, first expressing his gratitude for everyone's presence, then sharing some reflections on his life.

"To live to this age, I am actually very content. You all should remember, just a month ago, I was still lying in the ICU, my body riddled with tubes, half-dead."

"This narrow escape from death has led me to many realizations and gains. In a lifetime, you should eat what you want, drink what you like, enjoy what you desire. There's no need to think too much, nor to worry too much."

"Here, I would like to thank a person," the elder changed the subject abruptly, looking towards Li Xiaoyao, who was sitting at the main table. "Mr. Li, my life was saved by you. However, I have never been able to repay you. From today on, you are my Ren Family's closest friend. Whatever you require, the Ren Family will fulfill it."

The guests listened to the elder's words and couldn't help feeling astonishment and shock.

They only knew that the old man had walked back from the brink of death, miraculously overcoming leukemia and surviving, but they did not know how he had done it.

Now, having heard the elder's words, they were surprised to learn that his life had been restored by this young man.

Some people's gazes towards Li Xiaoyao underwent subtle changes; in their eyes, he went from being an uncouth brute to a miraculous healer, a living Hua Tuo.

"If I could befriend him, I wouldn't have to worry about sickness and pain in the future."

"After the birthday feast, I must quickly become friends with him."

Many people were entertaining the same thought.

Befriending Li Xiaoyao had become the highest priority in everyone's mind.

As for Li Xiaoyao offending the Wu Family, they didn't care at all.

If they could recruit Li Xiaoyao, what did offending the Wu Family matter?

"Family Head Ren just said that any request of mine could be fulfilled, is that really true?" Li Xiaoyao slightly lifted his eyelids, and although his words were light, everyone could hear them clearly.

The elder's heart grew cold as he sneered inwardly, "Finally showing your true colors, aren't you? My guess was indeed correct; this lad came today with ill intentions."

Although the truth was clear in his heart, on the surface, the elder still feigned ignorance, saying with a smile, "My life was given by Mr. Li, and I will surely meet whatever he wishes."

Li Xiaoyao gave a cold laugh and said, "I want your Ren Family, from today onwards, to pledge allegiance to me."

Upon these words, the entire place fell silent.

Li Xiaoyao's statement pushed arrogance to its extreme.

After a few seconds of stunned silence, the guests came to their senses and all eyes focused on the elder on the stage, curious as to how he would deal with this unexpected situation.

Some families that were at odds with the Ren Family could not help feeling a surge of joy at seeing the Ren Family flustered, and at the same time, they admired Li Xiaoyao's audacity.

This was Zhu Island City, and more so, the Ren Family's home turf. This young man, speaking in Mandarin, dared to make such an outrageous claim, demanding the Ren Family submit to him. Such a statement was as ridiculous as an ant telling an elephant that, from today on, it would be its servant.

Li Xiaoyao was the clueless ant, while the Ren Family was the elephant that could crush him with a single step.

The strength of the two parties was not on the same scale; Li Xiaoyao's actions were tantamount to courting death.

The elder's face darkened, and Ren Li also looked towards Li Xiaoyao with panic, unable to understand where things had gone wrong, how could Li Xiaoyao suddenly make such a statement?

"Haha, Mr. Li surely has a sense of humor."

"Do you think I am joking?" Li Xiaoyao stood up from his seat and began walking step by step toward the stage, his voice growing colder with every step, "I saved your life, and yet you attempt to have me killed after the birthday feast. To repay kindness with enmity, is that how you repay my lifesaving grace?"

At these words, the elder lost his composure, and disbelief shone in his eyes.