Started out getting scumbags, but then invested in the invincible Empress.

Chapter 146 A Visit to Apologize, An Uninvited Guest Arrives!

Li Wudao sat up slightly, leaning against the bedside, his demeanor languid.

He glanced at Li Jianyuan, who was tied up, then looked at Li Nanzhi, frowning slightly, and said, "How did you know I was here? Were you following me?"

Seeing the displeasure on the boy's face, Li Nanzhi's expression tightened, and she quickly explained:

"Cousin, you may not know this, but this inn is also one of the properties of my Prince Rui's mansion, which is why we were able to know your whereabouts so quickly..."

At this point, she looked apologetic and didn't continue, as that would only make her look like she was trying to cover something up.

Li Wudao shook his head, too lazy to investigate further.

He floated off the bed, sat down at the table, poured himself a cup of tea, took a few sips, and then looked at Li Nanzhi and the others standing dumbfounded at the door, saying casually:

"Come in. What brings you to me all this way?"

Seeing this, Li Nanzhi's pretty face showed a hint of joy.

The next moment, she suddenly grabbed Li Jianyuan's ear and walked into the house.

"Ouch, that hurts! That hurts! Sis... be gentle!"

Li Jianyuan cried out in pain as the girl dragged him into the house, his face showing indescribable frustration.

At this moment, he was bound hand and foot, and even if he wanted to resist, it would be difficult. He could only obediently submit.

"Your Majesty!"

Li Nanzhi didn't waste any words and coldly gave the order.

Upon hearing this, Li Jianyuan's face turned ugly, and he stood there stunned, not making a sound for a long time.

Making him kneel before Li Wudao, the good-for-nothing he used to bully at will, is far too humiliating!

Now that things have come to this, Li Wudao finally understands that they have come to apologize.

However, seeing Li Jianyuan's unwilling and stubborn appearance, he couldn't help but look a little strange.

The other party didn't seem to come to apologize voluntarily; it was more like they were forced to come...

"boom!"

Suddenly, a muffled thud was heard.

Li Nanzhi kicked Li Jianyuan in the shin from behind, catching him off guard and causing him to kneel on the ground.

Li Jianyuan, his face contorted with shame and indignation, struggled to get up, only to see Li Nanzhi coldly shout:

"You dare! Have you forgotten what your parents told you?"

Upon hearing this, Li Jianyuan's expression shifted, his teeth clenched, but he ultimately did not stand up.

"What are you standing there for? Hurry up and apologize to my cousin. Do you really want to be kicked out of the house?"

Li Nanzhi kicked him again, somewhat exasperated.

Looking up at Li Wudao's cold gaze, Li Jianyuan was filled with mixed emotions. He stammered, "I...I'm sorry, I was rash and offended you that day..."

After saying that, he felt his face burning hot, and he felt extremely uncomfortable.

The feeling of kneeling down and apologizing to someone who was once less capable than him is indescribably painful.

If this gets out, those young masters in the capital will laugh at him for the rest of their lives.

Although he was unwilling from the bottom of his heart, he could not resist the demands of Prince Rui and the Princess Consort and had no choice but to agree.

However, even now, he is still somewhat confused and puzzled.

It's really hard to understand who Li Wudao is, that even his father, such a high-ranking and arrogant person, is sincerely convinced of his abilities.

He even went so far as to repeatedly order and expel his own son from the family in order to obtain Li Wudao's forgiveness.

"Cousin, say something!"

Seeing Li Wudao remain silent, Li Nanzhi's pretty face showed some anxiety, and she said firmly:

"As long as he's alive, you can punish him however you want, even cripple his cultivation, as long as you can calm down."

Upon hearing the last part, Li Jianyuan, who was kneeling on the ground, visibly stiffened, his face turning deathly pale, and he looked at his elder sister in disbelief.

Are you kidding me? They're half-siblings, after all. Why are you treating him like this?

Beside him, the green-haired turtle secretly clicked its tongue in amazement. What a loving family they were! Their spirit of putting righteousness above family ties was truly admirable.

Li Wudao was slightly taken aback; this whole scene had really caught him off guard.

His gaze swept across the girl's resolute face, then landed on the trembling Li Jianyuan. He slowly shook his head: "Fine, let's forget about that day. Don't let it happen again."

Originally, given Li Jianyuan's repeated provocations at the Prince's mansion that day, it wouldn't have been unreasonable to kill him upon their next meeting.

However, Li Nanzhi's personal visit to apologize today, with her sincere words and genuine actions, dissipated much of his anger, and he was too lazy to pursue the matter any further.

“Oh right…”

Just then, Li Nanzhi seemed to remember something, exclaimed in surprise, and then took out a jade box from her storage ring.

It was none other than the Grade Nine Spirit Tea—Purple Jade—that Li Wudao had gifted him that day.

“My mother said this box of tea is too valuable, and she has to return it to you no matter what. Well... now it’s back to its rightful owner.”

Li Nanzhi handed over the jade box, smiling brightly, her tone quite playful at the end.

Li Wudao was taken aback, but then waved his hand dismissively, "I won't take back what I've given away. Besides, it's just a box of tea. There's no need to make a fuss about it."

Li Nanzhi's expression was complicated, and she gave a bitter smile to herself.

The legendary Grade Nine Spirit Tea, as it is known in the secular world, is nothing more than... a box of tea leaves... in his cousin's eyes?

However, when she saw the other person's calm expression, she suddenly felt relieved.

"Is there anything else? If not, please leave."

Li Wudao shrugged, signaling that the guests should leave.

"Cousin, why are you in such a hurry to get rid of me? Do you hate me that much?"

Li Nanzhi pouted slightly, her expression quite pitiful.

This scene left Li Jianyuan, who was standing next to him, completely dumbfounded. He rubbed his eyes in disbelief.

No, that's the kind of expression his aloof and cold older sister would have.

Can this be right?

But Li Wudao remained unfazed and said directly, "Please get to the point; I still need to cultivate."

Li Nanzhi's pretty face looked a little awkward. Her bright eyes darted around, and she changed the subject:

"There's one more thing that my cousin might be interested in."

"Tomorrow, there will be a grand auction at the Imperial Treasure Pavilion branch in the capital. It's said that many rare treasures will be on display. Cousin, would you be interested in...?"

Before he could finish speaking, Li Wudao interrupted, "Thank you, but I'm not interested. Please leave."

He had certainly heard of the Imperial Treasure Pavilion. It was the largest merchant organization in the Southern Region, with influence throughout the world. Apart from its top-tier combat power, its overall strength was no less than that of a first-class sect.

However, he didn't think that a mere branch of the Great Yu Dynasty could contain any treasures that would attract him.

"This is... a rejection?!"

Li Jianyuan choked for a moment, thinking he was hallucinating.

You should know that countless young talents in the capital city have spent a fortune just to meet this elder sister, but have been repeatedly turned down.

Now, this most beautiful woman in the capital of the Great Yu has taken the initiative to invite him, but Li Wudao is not excited at all. Instead, he coldly sends her away.

If the scions of the powerful families in the capital were to witness this scene, they would probably tear Li Wudao apart alive.

Little did he know that Li Wudao had lived two lives and seen countless women, making him somewhat numb. How could he be bewitched by a few words?

Furthermore, having spent so much time with a stunning beauty like Jiang Churan, it was difficult for him to develop any unusual feelings for women of lower status.

Li Nanzhi's pretty face stiffened slightly. She hadn't expected her cousin to refuse so decisively, and she stood there dumbfounded, at a loss for what to do.

Immediately, as if remembering something, she stepped forward and shook Li Wudao's arm, her tone slightly coquettish:

"Oh dear, cousin, please say yes! This is also Mother's wish. She'll be going to the Imperial Treasure Pavilion tomorrow and really hopes to see you there..."

At this moment, Li Jianyuan was stunned and had lost the ability to think.

He never dreamed that one day his elder sister, who had always been cold and aloof to young masters from aristocratic families, would show such a girlish demeanor in front of a young man.

This world has gone mad!

Li Wudao frowned slightly. "Is this what Auntie meant?"

"Yes, after you left that day, my mother gave my father a good scolding, hoping to make it up to you in other ways."

Li Nanzhi said crisply, "Now my father knows he was wrong and has promised to find a way to rescue Uncle Jing."

Upon hearing the last sentence, Li Wudao's eyes turned somewhat cold. "No need. My father has already been rescued, so there's no need for Prince Rui to trouble himself."

Help that comes too late is worthless, and he doesn't care about it.

"what?!"

Li Nanzhi was astonished and couldn't help but ask curiously, "Cousin, how did you do that?"

Li Wudao was unwilling to discuss this further and changed the subject, saying, "Alright, I will go to the Imperial Treasure Pavilion tomorrow. You can go back now."

With Wang Wan's connection, he didn't need to strain his relationship with the Prince Rui's mansion, so he simply made some concessions.

"Then it's settled. See you tomorrow morning in front of the Imperial Treasure Pavilion!"

Seeing that he finally agreed, Li Nanzhi couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief and smiled sweetly.

Improving relations with Li Wudao was what her mother hoped for, and it was also what she hoped for. Now, everyone is happy.

With that thought, she turned around gracefully and walked happily toward the door.

Behind him, Li Jianyuan followed with a blank expression, seemingly out of his mind.

Today, the shock his older sister brought him was too great, far more shocking than kneeling and being humiliated, and he couldn't process it for a while.

After the others left, Li Wudao calmly closed the door.

The little incident just now was of no concern to him and did not affect his mood at all.

Just as he was sitting on the bed, intending to cultivate for a while, he suddenly noticed something and his ears twitched.

"Who?!"

His double pupils opened instantly, and beneath his eerie purple eyes, a figure shrouded in black robes appeared outside the wall not far away.

The green-haired turtle immediately sensed something, stretching out its dark neck with an unusually wary expression.

The opponent's aura is very strong, and they clearly have ill intentions!