The next day.
Li Se, as usual, went to the park for a run. The medicinal bath, physical training, and qi cultivation were carried out simultaneously, allowing his strength to improve faster.
In a few more days, without using the qi cultivation technique, he would be able to defeat Lin Tianrui with his physical strength alone. As for the qi cultivation technique, he used it more for treating illnesses.
Suddenly, sensing something, Li Se frowned slightly. He ran to a secluded spot and stopped. After a moment, he said leisurely, "Come out!"
As the words fell, a young man emerged, holding a dagger. He licked the blade as he walked, stopping about two meters from Li Se. "If you don't want to bleed, just come with me obediently."
"Who sent you?" Li Se asked calmly.
"You'll know when you go," the young man replied, still toying with the dagger.
"What if I don't want to go?" Li Se's expression turned cold.
A hint of coldness flashed in the young man's eyes. He said coldly, "Then don't blame my dagger for being merciless."
"Are you very confident in your skills?" Li Se was very calm and seemed interested. "I haven't offended many people recently, so I can probably guess even if you don't say."
"Are you coming or not?" The young man was slowly approaching Li Se. They were only two meters apart, and with this approach, the distance closed considerably.
"No!" Li Se answered crisply.
Whoosh!
A cold light flashed.
The young man's dagger had already stabbed forward, but he didn't aim for a vital spot, instead targeting Li Se's shoulder.
Li Se's hand shot out like lightning. With a snap, he accurately gripped the young man's wrist, causing the dagger to fall. Simultaneously, he delivered a flying kick.
Bang!
This kick was blocked by the young man's knee. He rolled back several meters, looking surprised. "I didn't expect you to be a martial artist."
However, he showed no fear. He bent slightly, lunging forward like a leopard. Less than a meter from Li Se, he leaped into the air, spun 360 degrees, and swept a leg horizontally.
Li Se's gaze sharpened. He stepped forward and met the kick with his shoulder. Before the leg could land, the young man was sent flying, landing heavily on the ground and grimacing in pain.
This time, Li Se wouldn't give him a chance to get up. He lunged forward and stomped on the young man's chest. With a crack, the young man didn't even cry out.
"Now can you tell me who sent you?" Li Se asked with a smile.
The young man's face contorted in pain. He dared not conceal it any longer. "It... it was the Hong family."
"Why do they want me to go with you?" Li Se had thought it was Lin Tianrui, but it turned out to be Hong Zhixue. He hadn't seen him again since their encounter last time.
However, he could roughly guess the purpose of the Hong family's summons.
"It seems Young Master Hong's condition has worsened." The young man didn't know much. "That's all I know. I don't know anything else. My job was to bring you here. I'm just a hired muscle. I've told you everything I know, please let me go."
Bang!
Li Se kicked the young man hard in the ribs. The young man rolled forward several meters, his ribs clearly broken in several places.
Without paying any more attention to the young man, Li Se turned and left, his eyes considerably colder. The Hong family had provoked him too many times.
Meanwhile, in a private hospital.
Hong Zhixue lay on the hospital bed, feeling extremely uncomfortable, even emitting a cold air from his mouth. "So cold... so very cold..."
He was truly in agony.
Beside the hospital bed sat a middle-aged couple, Hong Zhixue's father, Hong Tai, and mother, Chen Hui.
"Zhixue, don't scare Mom. Mom has already sent someone to bring that Li Se here, and you'll be fine soon," Chen Hui said with red-rimmed eyes.
Hong Tai's expression was grim. He said in a deep voice, "It's been over an hour, why hasn't the person been brought here yet?"
"Mr. Hong, they should be here soon," the secretary beside him replied.
A moment later, the young man who had been thoroughly beaten by Li Se returned. Several of his bones were broken, but he had to report back regardless. Enduring the pain, he said, "Mr. Hong, I failed."
Slap!
Hong Tai slapped the young man hard across the face. "Useless! You failed even at this?"
The young man dared not resist. "The opponent was a martial artist with excellent skills. I wasn't his match."
"Useless!" Hong Tai roared in anger.
The young man remained silent. After a moment, he said, "If my teacher acts, it will be foolproof."
"Then hurry and get your teacher. If you fail this time too, don't show your face to me again!" Hong Tai was furious.
The young man didn't dare to linger and immediately retreated from the ward. Despite his numerous broken bones, he had to endure and quickly contact his teacher.
"Ah Tai, what should we do? Zhixue is in so much pain," Chen Hui couldn't bear to see her son suffering like this.
Hong Tai said fiercely, "Don't worry, it won't be long!"
After his run, Li Se returned home and helped his mother pack. However, before they left, he wanted to take his mother to see the villa.
Qingshuiwan Villa was the most luxurious villa in Qingyun City, with each villa valued at over ten million yuan.
"This is too luxurious!" Chen Xiulian looked at the grand gate, almost afraid to enter.
"Mom, when we get back, I'll build you a villa this luxurious at home," Li Se said with a smile. With his current wealth, building such a grand villa was not difficult at all.
Chen Xiulian shook her head. "Let's forget it. This villa looks very expensive, and now that you have money, you should be more low-key."
"Mom, you're right." Li Se touched his nose.
Since the villa was a gift from Shang Zhifeng, Li Se's identity had already been registered. He entered through the main gate with facial recognition, and a very beautiful property manager soon arrived to escort them to their villa.
Every few meters, there were security guards on duty. These guards were clearly ex-servicemen, and Li Se marveled at how different affluent villa districts were.
After about five or six minutes of walking, Li Se arrived at his villa. The villa, both in appearance and decoration, was incredibly luxurious, yet it exuded a sense of simplicity, exquisiteness, naturalness, relaxation, leisure, and rustic charm. Combined with the waterside platform, swimming pool, and corridor in the courtyard, it presented a rural lifestyle aesthetic.
Furthermore, the feng shui layout of the villa was extraordinary, clearly designed with the involvement of a professional feng shui master. It faced northeast, situated southwest, described as sitting on a golden throne, embracing a coiled dragon, guarding a pagoda, and collecting a treasure bowl. With a solid backing mountain, an open vista, a prominent location, and the ability to gather wealth, it promised lasting health and peace. This feng shui layout was indeed superb!