While his father and mother were attempting to persuade Li Xiuzhu and Yang Pingtian, Yang Feilong was touring the city with Lin Qiaoxi and Fang Qingxue.
Later, Yang Feilong received a message through his father's communication stone.
"You two continue with your business, I need to visit the Li family," Yang Feilong said, ending the communication with his father.
"En?" The two women looked at Yang Feilong. "Do you need our help?"
"No," Yang Feilong shook his head. After a pause, he added, "I have your contact information. I'll contact you once everything is settled."
"Okay," the two women nodded.
Not long after, Yang Feilong entered the Li family again. Upon seeing him, everyone in the Li family was exceedingly respectful. Even those who could be considered Yang Feilong's 'elders' greeted him with smiles and utmost politeness.
Yang Feilong felt a surge of emotion.
This was the difference between having strength and not having it.
This was also why he hadn't come earlier, as soon as he learned of his mother's situation. At that time, despite his talent, he lacked the power to command respect from the Li family.
But it was different now.
To put it bluntly, with the Li family's ancestor on the verge of death, even with the aid of the great formation, the Void Refining realm experts of the Li family could at best defeat him, but could not kill him.
He could bring his father away without any problem.
Soon after, Yang Feilong met his parents.
"Father, Mother, you asked me to come, do you wish to reconcile with the Li family?" Yang Feilong asked.
"Son, I want to ask for your thoughts," Li Xiuzhu looked at her son, her expression somewhat anxious.
She was unsure if her actions would earn her son's forgiveness.
Actually, by her mother saying this, Yang Feilong had already understood the implied meaning: they had likely agreed to the Li family's terms.
"I'd like to know what conditions the Li family has offered," Yang Feilong said.
He valued his mother's opinion greatly, but if the Li family was trying to deceive them, he would find a way to persuade his mother. Even if they couldn't completely sever ties with the Li family, he would at least ensure they were on his and his father's side.
After all, the suffering of their family's separation for so many years could not be in vain.
Of course, he would primarily consider his mother and father's wishes. They had truly suffered over the years; he at least had his master, adoptive parents, and his sister Yang Qingqing who loved him.
"The first condition, they are prepared to hold a grand wedding ceremony for your father and me," Li Xiuzhu said.
"En?" Yang Feilong's eyes flashed upon hearing this, and he nodded. "In that case, they do have some sincerity!"
If they did this, it would be a complete break with the Wang family!
After all, when the Li family had broken off the engagement, they had made excuses to the outside world.
But now, with Li Xiuzhu and Yang Pingtian's wedding, the matter would be out in the open, and the Wang family would be the ones to lose face!
"The second condition, they are willing to provide me, your father, and you with vast amounts of resources," Li Xiuzhu continued.
Yang Feilong nodded.
Since his mother described it as "vast amounts of resources," it was clear the compensation would be substantial.
"The third condition is for you to propose terms," Li Xiuzhu added.
Yang Feilong rubbed his nose upon hearing this. Propose terms? What terms did he have?
Ask for an apology?
If he made that demand, they might comply. But in all honesty, they weren't entirely at fault, as Li Xiuzhu had also been at fault for breaking the engagement.
Furthermore, if he asked elders to apologize, it wouldn't bother him, but it might make his parents uncomfortable, and it could create a rift in future interactions, however strained.
"Never mind, I won't make any excessive demands. There's only one thing: the wedding must be grand, and it must be held on the same day as the engagement ceremony of the Wang family's young lady!" Yang Feilong said after some thought.
"Why choose that day?" Li Xiuzhu asked, slightly puzzled.
"It was because of the Wang family that you and my father were separated for over twenty years," Yang Feilong shrugged. "I can't do anything to the Li family now, but the Wang family? How can I let them have it easy!"
Li Xiuzhu: "..."
Yang Pingtian, however, was not surprised by his son's reasoning, as his son was known for holding grudges.
Moreover, not long ago, his two female friends had nearly been killed by people from the Hidden Sword Manor.
The Hidden Sword Manor was an asset of the Wang family. Whether it was for his and his wife's ordeal or the close call his female friends had, he harbored resentment towards the Wang family, so it was only natural for him to want to cause trouble for them.
"If they agree to this condition, I will treat the old master today!" Yang Feilong said earnestly. "Of course, even if they don't agree, I will still save him, but the premise is that they must grant you freedom!"
"Okay, I'll go and tell them now!" Li Xiuzhu nodded. In her opinion, the Li family would not object.
After all, holding a wedding for her and Yang Pingtian would be a direct insult to the Wang family, a complete severing of ties with them!
Indeed.
Not long after, when Yang Feilong's terms were relayed by Li Xiuzhu, the core members of the Li family unanimously agreed.
"This is absolutely no problem!"
"We were already on the verge of a public fallout with the Wang family. Holding the wedding itself is an insult to the Wang family, so choosing the same day is also not an issue!"
"Exactly!"
The Li family members spoke fervently, each of them breathing a sigh of relief.
They had genuinely feared that Yang Feilong would propose an unacceptable condition. To their surprise, his condition was so simple.
In fact, Yang Feilong had known the Li family would agree before he proposed the terms.
"In that case, lead the way!" Yang Feilong said.
"Lead the way?" Everyone was taken aback when they heard Yang Feilong speak.
"Aren't you going to save the old master? Are you planning to wait until after the wedding?" Yang Feilong shrugged. "Once the old master is saved, you should quickly prepare for the wedding!"
"Furthermore, isn't the Wang family planning to make a move? Once the old master is well, if the Wang family tries to deal with the Li family, wouldn't it be a perfect trap to bury them?"
Hearing Yang Feilong's words, everyone initially broke into smiles, but upon hearing the latter part of his statement, they couldn't help but gasp.
So ruthless!
He was actually planning to deal with the Wang family and ambush their experts!
Fortunately, this person was one of their own, and their conflict had just been resolved. Otherwise, being the target of someone like him would not be a good thing for the Li family. But now, all those concerns were gone!
"Of course, the matter of dealing with the Wang family will be discussed in detail after the old master is saved!" Yang Feilong added. "After all, having one more or one less peak combatant makes a significant difference!"
Everyone present nodded in agreement.