The Bai family lost a God of War and numerous guards, rendering the evening banquet impossible to continue. The guests present found excuses to leave one after another.
They dared not stay longer, fearing the Dragon King Hall might retaliate and implicate them.
The Bai family sealed their gates and dispatched people to search everywhere, as they also worried the Dragon King Hall forces had not yet departed.
In truth, Bai Canghai’s arrival in the capital had been too high-profile. He believed that as the Bai family head, Li Xiaotian would not dare to do anything to him.
This was why he had spoken those words at the Bai family entrance. Little did they know, Bai Tian’s instructions were merely for Li Xiaotian to apologize; there was no intention to kill Li Xiaotian or destroy the Dragon King Hall.
However, Bai Canghai was extremely protective of his son. Upon arriving in the capital, he paid no heed to such matters. It was precisely because of this that he provoked Li Xiaotian, leading to the Bai family’s loss of a God of War expert.
As the night deepened, countless people were unable to sleep. The events at the Bai family quickly spread throughout the regions.
The news that the Dark Department commander of the Dragon King Hall, Ye Lin, had visited the Bai family and used the head of a Bai family God of War as a return gift shocked everyone who heard it, leaving them in disbelief.
A God of War expert was killed so casually! More importantly, the Dragon King Hall forces killed that God of War expert on Bai family territory, and the Bai family head and others were completely unaware.
“Earlier, the Bai family boasted that they would make Li Xiaotian kneel and confess. I didn’t expect Li Xiaotian’s counterattack to be even more forceful, directly sending someone to kill a Bai family God of War! Good heavens, Li Xiaotian is going to war with the Bai family until one side is destroyed!”
“The Bai family was too careless. Li Xiaotian’s Dragon King Hall grew from the military zone and fights enemies almost every day. The Bai family shouldn’t have been so arrogant as to give Li Xiaotian’s forces time to counterattack!”
“However, Li Xiaotian’s actions are akin to pushing himself into a corner. You must know that ancient martial arts families have always acted in unison. If Li Xiaotian pushes the Bai family too far, and the Bai family seeks external help, then Li Xiaotian will truly be in dire straits.”
“Indeed, the Bai family might not be Li Xiaotian’s match, but what if two or three families like the Bai family join forces? At that point, Li Xiaotian will have no way out but death! Heh, Li Xiaotian has sealed his own doom!”
“Although the Bai family’s demands were excessive, if Li Xiaotian had sincerely apologized, he could have contacted the Bai family in secret. But his greatest mistake was provoking the Bai family again; he has chosen the wrong path!”
Various prominent families secretly voiced their opinions. Most did not have a good outlook for Li Xiaotian. After all, some families had existed for a long time and understood the ancient martial arts families to some extent, knowing their true strength.
Throughout the night, countless eyes were fixed on the Bai family’s actions. They knew that the Bai family would definitely retaliate this time to salvage their reputation.
At dawn, as the sky showed the first hint of sunlight, numerous luxury cars entered the capital and headed towards the Bai family.
The Bai family’s reinforcements had arrived!!
Many who were secretly observing the Bai family’s movements were invigorated. They were shocked by the Bai family’s reinforcements and their profound background.
“Six Gods of War, three thousand Bai family ancient martial arts warriors!!”
Soon, information about the Bai family’s reinforcements circulated, leaving everyone stunned.
Yesterday, there were five Gods of War, and today there were six, making a total of eleven. How terrifying was the Bai family’s foundation? They could easily dispatch eleven Gods of War?
Was this the true strength of ancient martial arts families? Was this their terrifying power?
Many family heads turned pale, filled with fear and awe. While they were all families, these ancient martial arts families were dozens of times stronger than their ordinary families!
At the same time, in the Bai family manor in the capital, ten Gods of War sat in the main hall. Bai Cangmang, with a ferocious expression, looked at the people in the hall and issued orders.
“Three Gods of War each, lead a team to search the capital for anyone related to Li Xiaotian and apprehend them all. As for the Dragon Palace Hotel, obliterate it!”
“I intended to give Li Xiaotian time to apologize, but I never expected him to push his luck. He is forcing my Bai family to unleash its fury! Now, the Bai family’s wrath will make him regret his foolishness!”
With Bai Cangmang’s order, three groups departed from the Bai family. One team headed to Tian Fu’s residence, another searched for Fang Yuan, Su Haiqing, and others, while the third went directly to the Dragon Palace Hotel!
Clearly, the Bai family had a very comprehensive grasp of Li Xiaotian’s activities in the capital, even knowing about the Dragon Palace Hotel.
The prominent families of the capital closely monitored the Bai family’s movements. As expected, they were indeed an ancient martial arts family, changing their strategy immediately after suffering a setback.
However, when the Bai family forces began their actions, Tian Fu’s residence was already empty. Fang Yuan and Su Haiqing had vanished as if they had evaporated, leaving both teams with nothing.
In response, Bai Cangmang directly ordered everyone to proceed to the Dragon Palace Hotel, which was the Dragon King Hall’s permanent base in the capital. Even if they couldn’t capture anyone important to Li Xiaotian, destroying the Dragon Palace Hotel would be a significant blow to him.
Outside the Dragon Palace Hotel, the Dragon King Hall soldiers stationed there stood on the avenue in front of the hotel, their expressions cold.
In front of them were thousands of military personnel urgently dispatched by Li Shanhai. They stood with their backs to the Dragon Palace Hotel, forming a protective cordon around it.
The Bai family forces saw this scene upon their arrival. Bai Canghai’s heart filled with fury.
“No large-scale conflicts are allowed in the capital, Bai Canghai. Order your men to retreat!”
Li Shanhai stood at the forefront, looking coldly at the Bai family members, speaking in a deep voice.
Behind him were thousands of military soldiers, silent but each prepared to act at any moment.
“Li Shanhai, step aside. The regulations of the capital do not apply to my Bai family,” Bai Cangmang said, suppressing his anger.
“This is a personal grievance between my Bai family and Li Xiaotian. Li Shanhai, are you sure you want to interfere? Do not forget your identity!”
“Retire! Otherwise, you will be killed without mercy!” Li Shanhai said coldly, his eyes filled with intense killing intent.
“Li Shanhai! Do you know what you are doing? My Bai family is an ancient martial arts family. If it weren't for us, do you think Great Qin would be where it is today?”
“Don’t forget how you pleaded for rescue from my Bai family back then! You, who knelt at my Bai family’s doorstep, don’t think that just because you are now the First Commander of the War Department, you can disregard my Bai family! Don’t forget, the ancient martial arts families are united. If you dare to act against my Bai family today, believe it or not, my Bai family will unite with all ancient martial arts families and change this world!”
Bai Cangmang said with intense anger. But when his words were uttered, everyone’s expression changed.
Li Shanhai’s face was filled with killing intent, and the war department soldiers behind him were filled with righteous fury. Li Shanhai was their revered First Commander, and Bai Cangmang’s insult just now was an insult to all of them!