This martial saint's health bar is too thick

Chapter 481 Talking and Laughing

The car slowly drove out of Beixin Hall.

Li Lei opened the car window and lit a cigarette in the car.

The smoke floated out of the car window and was carried by the wind, flying backwards, leaving a long tail.

In the car, Li Lei recalled what He Wenxin had just said and had to admit that he was actually very moved.

He knew that as long as he was willing to speak up, his career would be smooth sailing in the future and he might even reach unprecedented heights!
Being in charge of a province may be too far away, but being in charge of a prefecture is a future that you can definitely see!
But Li Lei also knew that no matter how objective his message was, as long as he opened his mouth to Li Fei, Li Fei would inevitably be influenced by him.

Otherwise, why would the other party go to such great lengths to ask me to pass the message to Li Fei?
Since we are negotiating terms, just go ahead and talk about it.

It’s all about playing the emotional card!
"call--"

Li Lei let out a long breath, and was mentally prepared to face the "sugar-coated bullet" next.

If the other party wants to play the emotional card on Li Fei, he will definitely play the emotional card on himself first.

Nephew Feng Chenfeng was just a prelude.

Li Lei had some understanding of the grudges that Li Fei had caused.

He knew that the Lu family, one of the "Ten Aristocratic Clan", was behind the provincial capital of Feng Province.

A family that has existed longer than the Great Blue Dynasty must have a foundation and means beyond his imagination!
He didn't know if he could block it, so he could only try his best not to affect Li Fei.

More than twenty minutes later, Li Lei returned to the guesthouse in Datong Prefecture.

As soon as he sat down, a servant came running to him and told him:

"Master Li, your wife called you an hour ago and asked you to call her back when you come back."

Li Lei had a bad feeling when he heard this.

After sending the servant away, he picked up the phone in the room, turned the dial, and called home.

Soon, the call was connected, and Zhang Yuqing's voice came from the other end of the line:

"Hello, who is this?"

"Honey, it's me."

"Lao Li? Did you just come back from a social event?"

"correct."

"You must be exhausted. Remember to take the medicine I prepared for you. You are not young anymore. You need to take care of yourself."

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Listening to his wife's gentle voice on the other end of the phone, Li Lei felt that the fatigue in his heart was much relieved.

"You called me specially, is there something wrong?"

After chatting for a while, Li Lei asked.

".Um."

On the other end of the phone, Zhang Yuqing hesitated for a moment and said:

"My parents came to my house to see me today."

Li Lei frowned slightly. His father-in-law was also a member of the Xingcheng Inspection Institute decades ago and was a team leader.

Back then, the other party did not despise him because he was a poor boy and agreed to marry her daughter to him.

After he returned from the army, his father-in-law helped him use his connections to get him into the Inspection Office.

Li Lei was later promoted to squadron leader, and his father-in-law's connections also provided some help.

When he and Zhang Yuqing had just gotten married, his mother-in-law was very helpful to the couple and never looked down on him for not having money.

Therefore, Li Lei has always been grateful to his wife's family.

"What's up, Mom and Dad?"

Li Lei asked.

Zhang Yuqing: "My parents heard about what Xiaofei was doing from somewhere, and they kept asking me to persuade Xiaofei to forgive him when he can. There's no need to kill him and push him to the brink of death."

Li Lei was somewhat helpless: "Xiao Fei is now at such a high level. How can my parents understand the struggles he is involved in?"

Zhang Yuqing said softly: "I understand this truth, and I persuaded my parents to go back first. But I think some of what my parents said makes sense."

"Yuqing."

"Old Li, please listen to me first."

"it is good."

"My parents, and I, really don't understand the high-level struggle that Xiaofei is involved in now. But I know that the enemy Xiaofei has to deal with is a big family that has existed for more than 600 years. They have been able to exist for such a long time, so there must be a way for them to survive. If they really fall out completely, everyone will be in trouble. Xiaofei may be fine, but what about Tian Yu? Tian Yu, she is not as powerful as Xiaofei!"

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Li Lei was silent.

"Old Li, it's not that I don't support Xiao Fei's revenge, nor do I want to hold him back. I just think that if possible, isn't it necessary to kill everyone? I... I just hope that he and Tian Yu can be safe and sound."

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Li Lei held the microphone and remained silent for a while. Finally, he said in a hoarse voice:

"I understand. Don't worry, I will talk to Xiaofei."

After hanging up the microphone, Li Lei couldn't help but sigh that the Lu family's methods were indeed powerful.

For myself, it means all kinds of inducements.

For Zhang Yuqing, the interests involved were pointed out, forcing her to worry about possible consequences in the future.

What Zhang Yuqing said does make sense. If the Lu family is really forced into a corner, even if they can't hurt Li Fei, what about the others?
He believed that Li Fei would do his best to protect himself, Zhang Yuqing and Li Tianyu.

But what if?
Even if Li Fei can really protect them, what if something happens to his sister, nephew's family, father-in-law and mother-in-law's family?
He has deep feelings for these people, but Li Fei may not have the same feelings. After all, it was only him and Zhang Yuqing who raised Li Fei.

That night, Li Lei smoked one cigarette after another in the room until dawn.

The next day, when Li Lei was hesitating whether to call Li Fei, Li Fei took the initiative to call him.

"Uncle Li."

"Xiao Fei?"

"It's me. I plan to go back to Xingcheng next month and spend the New Year with you and Aunt Zhang this year."

"Haha, OK, your aunt Zhang and I will wait for you to come home."

"Uncle Li, how are you doing lately?"

"I'm fine. Thanks to you, I'm now the mayor of Xingcheng. Hahaha."

"Uncle Li, you have the ability yourself. It has nothing to do with me."

"Hahaha, you, stop bragging about me. How is Tian Yu? This kid doesn't even know how to call me."

"My sister is doing well too. She is an officer in the North."

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The two chatted about family matters for a while.

“Uncle Li, has anyone come to you to talk about the Lu family recently?”

Li Fei suddenly took the initiative to speak.

Li Lei was startled for a moment, then relaxed: "You know everything?"

"Yes, I just got the news. Has it caused trouble for you and Aunt Zhang?"

"It's not that I'm embarrassed, I just don't want to affect your judgment. At your current level, I can't help you much, so I'll just try not to drag you down."

"Uncle Li, no matter what level I reach in the future, you and Aunt Zhang are like my parents, and this will never change! So don't talk about being a burden, you are my motivation to move forward, not a burden."

Li Fei said seriously.

These words made Li Lei feel warm in his heart and relieved.

"Uncle Li, don't worry, I will talk to the Lu family in person."

"Okay, as long as you know what's going on."

Li Lei did not express his worries from last night. He believed that Li Fei would handle the matter well.

The two chatted for a few more sentences before hanging up the phone.

In the study, after Li Fei put down the microphone, he called the housekeeper of the Marquis' Mansion in.

"Master Marquis, what are your orders?"

"Among the visiting cards handed over before, are there any people from the Lu family?"

"Yes, it was Wu Xuanbo Lu Wenyao who sent the visiting card."

"Lu Wenyao."

Li Fei kept repeating the name.

Lu Wenyao is the cousin of Lu Wenzheng, the current head of the Lu family.

Among the direct descendants of the previous generation of the Lu family, Lu Wenyao has always been the one with the highest talent in martial arts.

The Lu family also had high hopes for him and sent him to the army for training.

After the outbreak of the Northern Border War, Lu Wenyao led the troops in the Northern Border Army. In the first war, this 59-year-old "veteran" successfully broke through the realm, became a martial arts master, and killed the enemy commander in battle!
Afterwards, the emperor conferred the title of Wuxuanbo on Lu Wenyao.

Later, the northern army marched into the wilderness, and Lu Wenyao was also in the army. He followed King Cheng into battle and once again made military achievements.

With the operation of the Lu family, as long as Lu Wenyao can make more military achievements, he will have the hope of being granted a title of nobility.

By then, the Lu family will have two marquises and three uncles!
Among them, Lu Wenzhen’s title of marquis is hereditary and he shares the glory with the country!
Before Li Fei returned to Lanling City, Lu Wenyao returned to Beijing and had no plans to return to the northern border for the time being.

After Li Fei became the "minister of state", Lu Wenyao quickly sent someone to deliver a visiting card, but Li Fei ignored the other party.

"Reply to Lu Wenyao and ask him to come to your house for a chat this afternoon."

Li Fei said.

"Yes."

The butler withdrew.

It snowed again in Lanling City in November, and Wu Xuanbo Lu Wenyao braved the snow and rushed to Jing'an Marquis Mansion.

Fifty-nine-year-old Lu Wenyao looks only in his early thirties, because he broke through to become a Dao Foundation Stage warrior at the age of thirty. After that, every time he received an implant, his life span increased by ten years, so his appearance did not change much.

There is always a sense of exuberance between his brows, making people feel that he is a very confident person.

Today, he was wearing a black robe with a golden python pattern, black shoes with a cloud pattern, and a badge symbolizing the earl hanging around his waist. He strode into the Jing'an Marquis Mansion.

Led by the butler, Lu Wenyao walked into the reception hall.

In the lobby, Li Fei was dressed in gold, sitting there quietly.

"Meet Marquis Jing'an!"

Lu Wenyao took the initiative to salute.

"Please take a seat."

Li Fei did not stand up to greet the guest, but just spoke lightly.

Lu Wenyao's expression changed slightly and he sat opposite Li Fei.

After the servants served tea to Lu Wenyao, Li Fei raised his teacup and gestured:
"Drink tea."

"OK."

Lu Wenyao picked up the teacup and took a sip, while silently observing the young man opposite him.

The hall became quiet again.

After waiting for a few minutes, seeing that Li Fei still had no intention of speaking, Lu Wenyao raised his eyebrows and said:

"I wonder if Marquis Jing'an invited me here today because of something?"

Li Fei glanced at him and said, "It was you who wanted to visit me. You should tell me what you want to talk to me about."

Lu Wenyao's face froze, then he forced a smile:
"I do have something I want to discuss with Marquis Jing'an."

"Ah."

"Then I'll be frank. What did Marquis Jing'an want to do in that case?"

"Overturn the verdict and clear my master and his wife's name. All those involved in the case must be punished."

Li Fei said straightforwardly.

Lu Wenyao looked at him: "Just like that?"

Li Fei looked at him and said calmly:

"Also, the person behind the scenes must pay the price."

"Who is the person behind the scenes?"

Lu Wenyao stared at Li Fei closely.

"Lu Wenzheng."

Li Fei still spoke the name calmly, as if he was talking about Zhang San or Li Si.

Lu Wenyao narrowed his eyes and subconsciously clenched his fists:

"Does Marquis Jing'an know that he is the head of my Lu family?"

"If you change the head of the family, he won't be one."

Li Fei’s words made Lu Wenyao’s heart skip a beat.

It's too direct and too rough!
Lu Wenyao pursed his lips and said, "Marquis Jing'an is joking."

Li Fei said bluntly: "I didn't ask you to come here to joke with you. If you think I'm joking, you can leave now."

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Lu Wenyao clenched his fists.

He really had never been scolded like this by a junior who was so much younger than him in his life!
But he had no right to be tough in front of Li Fei.

The things he was proud of were nothing compared to Li Fei!

In terms of title, he is an earl and Li Fei is a marquis, and it is hereditary.

In terms of official position, he is only a level 15 military general, while Li Fei is a level 16 cabinet official.

In terms of power, the few troops he controlled could not compare with the Shaman Army, which had more than 3,000 imperial camp soldiers.

In terms of martial arts, he had just become a single-power martial arts master, while Li Fei had already killed five martial arts masters in Beiman.
The only thing that makes him better than Li Fei is his family background.

But facing Li Fei, who has become the "minister of state", now only the head of the Lu family, Lu Wenzhen, is qualified to have an equal dialogue with Li Fei.

Li Fei just said that he wanted to change the head of the Lu family.
"We are actually very sincere and willing to offer enough compensation, whether it is cultivation resources or official resources, as long as you open your mouth, we can talk! Our Lu family can even do our best to help your adoptive father Li Lei, so that he can first become the garrison commander of a prefecture, and then compete for the position of inspector in the future. In this way, he will be a great help to you!"

"And your sister, we."

"Okay."

Li Fei interrupted Lu Wenyao, "Lu Wenzheng must die, there is no room for negotiation."

Lu Wenyao gritted his teeth and said sternly, "We can't convict the head of the family based on Shangguan Xiao's case alone. Do you dare to kill an inspector for no reason? Kill a frontier official?!"

Li Fei smiled: "So, your Lu family is determined to fight me to the death? Are you sure?"

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Lu Wenyao was silent. He didn't dare to respond.

This is actually the root of the problem, and why the Lu family took the initiative to give in.

Li Fei can wait, but the Lu family dare not!
If the eldest prince wins the fight for the throne, the Lu family won't have to worry about anything, because Li Fei will have no chance to grow and will definitely be liquidated.

But now it happens that the crown prince is the regent, and Li Fei has become the 'minister of state'.

So the Lu family didn't dare to wait any longer.

"I just said that if someone else becomes the head of the family, Lu Wenzheng can be sacrificed. For example, you can become the head of the family."

Li Fei said lightly while drinking tea.

Lu Wenyao's eyes changed.

Li Fei did not choose this person randomly to come to his house to talk to him.

He had carefully studied the internal situation of the Lu family. Apart from the head of the family represented by Lu Wenzhen, among the other branches, Lu Wenyao's branch was currently the strongest.

Moreover, Lu Wenyao has already broken through and become a martial arts master, and his life span will be much longer than Lu Wenzhen.

In other words, once Lu Wenzhen dies, Lu Wenyao will definitely be one of the people most likely to take the position of the head of the family!

So when Li Fei said, "Suppose you become the head of the family," Lu Wenyao's reaction was obvious.

He definitely had ideas about the position of the head of the family, and he must have thought about it before Li Fei pointed it out today!

Li Fei looked at him, put down the teacup in his hand, and said calmly:

"Let's be frank. I want Lu Wenzheng and the people who plotted to frame my master and his wife to die, but I don't necessarily have to fight to the death with your Lu family. For example, I can support you to become the head of the Lu family."

Lu Wenyao's expression finally changed and he could no longer remain calm.

"With Li Fei's current power and influence, if he supports me to be the head of the family..."

Lu Wenyao's heartbeat began to accelerate.

This is indeed the most beneficial plan for myself, no, it is the most beneficial plan for the entire Lu family!
Lu Wenyao was also a killer on the battlefield, and he made a decision quickly.

He looked into Li Fei's eyes and said, "On behalf of the Lu family, I agree to this matter!"

Li Fei smiled slightly, picked up the teacup and gestured to Lu Wenyao:

"Wu Xuanbo, please."

"Master Hou, please!"

In the midst of laughter and conversation, the fate of the current head of the Lu family, one of the 'Ten Aristocratic Families', was decided.

Outside the lobby, sunlight sprinkled in the courtyard like gold foil, shining on the old tree with twisted branches in the courtyard.

After the deep winter, the trees will soon be full of green.

Asking for monthly ticket

(End of this chapter)