Chapter 795: An Endless Stream Of Visitors

Laughter and cheerful voices filled the small courtyard. Simple farmhouse dishes had never tasted so delicious.

Bai Longfei had drunk a bit too much. Arm in arm with Li Xiaofei, he reminisced about their days in the Red Flag High School battle team. They were talking about stories from their youth alongside Yan Chiyu, Bai Qiqi, Liu Xiao, Du Heng, Ren Dong, Fang Buyi, Nan Tianxing, and others. They had once wielded passion and courage, full of youthful vigor as they dominated the competition together.

Miao Youwei stood nearby, watching them with a gentle smile. This time, she didn’t try to persuade her husband to drink less.

She was thinking of the day she and Bai Longfei wedded each other. The Du Family had arranged for some underworld gangs to crash the wedding and turn their joyful day into a disaster. It was Li Xiaofei who had brought in gang leaders from the slums and a few friends from the police department, ultimately scaring the Du Family into utter panic.

If not for Li Xiaofei, how could they, an ostracized couple from prominent families, have ever become husband and wife? The past was gone.

When Li Xiaofei vanished from the world more than ten years ago, all kinds of rumors had spread. How fortunate it was for them to see an old friend once again.

“Li Xiaofei, you’re so damn heartless,” Bai Longfei slurred drunkenly. “You disappeared for so many years... We all got old thinking we’d never see you again. We put your photo on the table at every class reunion and took turns to toast to you...”

Li Xiaofei didn’t know what to say.

What a bunch of loyal classmates. Are they afraid I haven’t died or something?

Back in the day, Bai Longfei had been a handsome young man in his prime. His catchphrases were things like, ‘You and I represent the peak of Red Flag High School’s attractiveness,’ and ‘As a man of high beauty standards.’ He was the ultimate pretty boy.

But now, he had grown a little plump, his cheeks had filled out, and he had entered middle age with a hint of ‘happiness weight’.

His cultivation hadn’t progressed much; he was currently only at the Five Spirits Realm. It seemed that, as human life on Earth had become increasingly stable, Bai Longfei’s heart for martial advancement had softened. He appeared more inclined to enjoy life than to pursue strength.

Li Xiaofei, however, had no complaints about that. What had he been fighting for all these years, shedding blood on battlefields across the stars? It was all so that the people he cared about, his comrades, his brothers in arms, would no longer have to walk the edge of life and death. It was so they could enjoy peaceful and quiet lives of their own.

That night was the last peaceful evening Li Xiaofei would have since arriving on Earth No. 89876. The next morning, people were already gathering outside the Bai Family’s courtyard before dawn had even broken.

The moment word spread that Earth’s God of War, Li Xiaofei, had returned, countless well-connected powerhouses rushed over at once. Yet none dared intrude upon the courtyard uninvited. They could only wait respectfully outside.

This included He Jiutian, Sect Master of the Profound Heaven Sect. The Profound Heaven Sect was a martial sect from the Great Xia that had risen to prominence in recent years. The main reason behind its rapid ascent was none other than He Jiutian himself. Once an obscure name, he had quickly surged in strength and now ranked among the top twenty martial artists on the Global Martial God Ranking. He was a veritable star-tier warrior.

In truth, many newly risen powers shared a common weakness, a lack of foundation. And what exactly was a foundation? Beyond a sect’s internal accumulation, it also meant having the right connections.

He Jiutian had rapidly advanced in strength, but he had only just begun trying to integrate into the upper echelons of the world’s martial arts circle. Relying solely on personal strength hadn’t left him empty-handed, but it had kept him hovering outside the inner circle.

This also explained why he had once looked down on Bai Juan as a prospective daughter-in-law. What he didn’t understand was that, to those true giants and insiders, the weight of the Bai family far surpassed anything the Profound Heaven Sect could offer.

Even without Li Xiaofei’s return, Bai Longfei and his wife still had close friends whose status was more than formidable, such as Bai Qiqi, the Beast Emperor, Fang Buyi, the Little God of War, and Ren Dong, the Flower Goddess. These were all names that carried real weight. Not to mention Li Junjie, currently Earth’s strongest individual, and the influential figures of White Deer Academy, the number one martial arts university, as well as high-ranking members of the Grandmaster of Heaven lineage and the Jingwu Sect. Many of whom were acquaintances of the Bai couple.

They might not keep in regular contact. But if trouble ever truly came knocking at the Bai family’s door, these people would rally to their side without hesitation.

But He Jiutian knew none of this. All he knew was that he was about to soar. Yesterday afternoon, when his wife returned in a rush and breathlessly recounted everything she had seen and heard at Qingya Pavilion, He Jiutian had been utterly stunned.

He had quickly fallen into a frenzy of excitement. Li Xiaofei, Earth’s God of War, had reappeared and had openly declared his support for the Bai family. What did that mean?

It meant that as long as the Profound Heaven Sect could form a marriage alliance with the Bai Family, they would rise to the heavens in one leap. How could he possibly let go of such a powerful backer?

And so, He Jiutian prepared everything overnight. The next morning, he personally led a marriage delegation to Liuhua City.

The great figures who had rushed in from all over the globe, people whose every move usually shook the foundations of their territories, stood respectfully and silently all around the small farmhouse courtyard. No one dared to make a scene, nor did anyone announce their identity. They simply waited for Li Xiaofei to appear.

Everyone believed that, with the strength of Earth’s God of War, he had surely sensed their arrival long ago. If he hadn’t shown himself yet, there must be a reason. So they waited.

Yet, there was still no sign of Li Xiaofei by 8:30 a.m. At that moment, He Jiutian’s eyes lit up with a thought. He gave his son He Ben a look. Despite the boy’s reluctant expression, the two of them stepped forward together to the courtyard gate and raised a hand to knock.

That single knock sent a jolt through the hearts of every gathered powerhouse. What a reckless nouveau riche. Many turned toward the father and son with schadenfreude in their eyes.

But to everyone’s surprise, Bai Longfei emerged from the inner courtyard the very next second. He opened the door and glanced at the He Family pair.

“Dear in-law, I’m here to propose marriage,” He Jiutian said humbly, lowering himself as much as he could. “Your daughter and my son are deeply in love, and they’ve reached the stage where we should discuss marriage. I’ve come today especially to formally propose. I...”

He wanted to say more. But Bai Longfei merely nodded and said, “Come in.”

He already knew about Bai Juan’s situation. Last night, Li Xiaofei had mentioned it while drinking and even scolded him for not caring enough about his daughter and letting such a simple matter become a mess.

Bai Longfei didn’t have a very good impression of He Jiutian as a prospective in-law. He took his daughter’s feelings into account and glanced at He Ben a few times.

He found the young man to have a decent aura. He had sharp brows, bright eyes, and a sincere, clear gaze. His first impression was actually quite good. And so, the He family was invited inside. The people outside the gate looked on with envy.

At the same time, many of them came to a realization; none of them had expected that old fox He Jiutian would have such heaven-defying luck as to actually form a family alliance with the God of War’s sworn brother.

It seemed that the Profound Heaven Sect would have to be treated with far more respect from now on.

A short while later, Li Xiaofei finally appeared. He stepped into the courtyard, his eyes sweeping across the gathered crowd.

In that instant, the leaders of Earth’s major powers felt as though their entire bodies had been slashed by invisible blades. An overwhelming sense of terror surged up from deep within them. That brief moment of pressure was so intense it felt as though it could crush their bones and suffocate them on the spot.

Such terrifying strength.

Any remaining doubts in their hearts vanished instantly.

“Thank you all for coming from afar,” Li Xiaofei said in a clear, resonant voice. “Unfortunately, I’ve been occupied these past few days and couldn’t receive you properly. Fifteen days from now, my niece Bai Juan will be married. We will host a banquet; please do honor us with your presence. At that time, I will also have something to announce.”

“You’ve worked hard, my lord.”

“We will surely attend.”

“Congratulations, Brother Li! Haha, what joyous news!”

The crowd immediately voiced their responses enthusiastically. However, Li Xiaofei did not know most of these people. Those he truly considered close had already been contacted the previous day. He had called each of them personally to ask that they not join the crowd and turn the event into a spectacle.

As the crowd dispersed, peace returned.

Inside the courtyard, He Jiutian was still chatting pleasantly with Bai Longfei. Li Xiaofei’s gaze landed on He Jiutian.

This man... needs a small lesson.