Chapter 1 What? You Invited the Esteemed Lord, Himself?

The moment Li Tianxiang said this, everyone was utterly shocked.

They looked as if they doubted their own ears, their faces a kaleidoscope of expressions.

It was no wonder everyone was so shocked, because the Imperial City’s Embroidered Uniform Guard was far beyond the existence of ordinary people.

Despite the Li family's status as one of the five great families of the Imperial City, they were nothing more than a tool to be used in the eyes of the Imperial City's Embroidered Uniform Guard.

Even the lowest disciple in the Imperial City's Embroidered Uniform Guard was qualified to order around Li Tianxiang, the head of the Li family.

In fact, this kind of relationship was also evident between the Wang family and the Overlord Heaven Sect.

The people of the Overlord Heaven Sect could abandon the Wang family at critical moments, but the Wang family would never dare to betray the Overlord Heaven Sect.

Such was the unequal relationship between the two, so everyone was surprised, even shocked, that Li Tianxiang could invite the Esteemed Lord himself.

"Of course it's true. Would I joke about something so important?"

Li Tianxiang saw the shocked expressions on everyone's faces, and his smugness grew even stronger.

He had always enjoyed showing off and making a display.

He was like this when he was young, and not only did he not restrain himself as he got older, but he became even more excessive.

"In that case, we are definitely secure."

Wang Xuedao exhaled a mouthful of stale air.

This Esteemed Lord was different from that crazy monk. The crazy monk was insane and might not distinguish between friend and foe when he went mad, making him a double-edged sword.

The Esteemed Lord was much more reliable. Not only was he strong, but he also had a high status.

After this battle, no one would dare to provoke the five great families of the Imperial City even more.

As for his strength, the Esteemed Lord might not be inferior to that crazy monk.

Although he had sealed the crazy monk together with the Reverend Gandao back then, he might have been able to do it even without Reverend Gandao.

Moreover, after these twenty-four years, the crazy monk's strength had become so much stronger, the Esteemed Lord would not be any worse than that crazy monk.

In any case, dealing with a mere Chen Xiao would definitely be more than enough.

"I have already prepared a Hongmen Banquet at the Eight Immortals Restaurant. Tomorrow at noon, the Esteemed Lord will personally go to the Eight Immortals Restaurant. Now, the only question is, who will deliver the invitation to that kid!"

Li Tianxiang spoke with great enthusiasm, acting like a leader.

Although the others were somewhat dissatisfied, Li Tianxiang had, after all, invited a great power like the Esteemed Lord, so they could only hide their dissatisfaction in their hearts.

As for the matter of the crazy monk, no one mentioned it again.

Since there was already a better option, the crazy monk was naturally not the first choice.

As for who would 'invite' Chen Xiao, Zhao Yuanjie suggested: "As far as I know, the granddaughter of the old Song family has a close relationship with that Chen kid. This matter should be left to old Song!"

Song Kaijiang's face darkened. This Zhao was trying to make things difficult for him!

Everyone knew that the Chen kid had a violent temper, would kill people at the drop of a hat, and didn't bat an eye when he killed. Even just delivering a message to that kid was a very dangerous task.

Li Tianxiang saw Song Kaijiang's silence and squinted at him, asking, "What's wrong, old Song? Is there a problem?"

His tone was sarcastic, implying, 'You can't even handle such a small matter, can you?'

"No problem!"

Song Kaijiang was straightforward and couldn't stand Li Tianxiang's sarcasm, so he agreed immediately, "Leave this matter to me."

Li Tianxiang's lips curled up slightly: "In that case, everyone should rest early, conserve their energy, and we'll have a good show to watch tomorrow!"

It was late, especially for this group of old fellows. It was far beyond their usual bedtime.

The old men who held power left one after another.

Back at home, Song Kaijiang was restless. He knew that Chen Xiao and Li Ziqing were in the old house of the Li family.

But how should he approach that kid to deliver the message? If he left this matter to his subordinates, what if that Chen kid didn't give him face?

Wouldn't the Hongmen Banquet be prepared in vain? Moreover, if the Esteemed Lord went to the Eight Immortals Restaurant and found that the person he was supposed to deal with was not there, he would definitely vent his anger on everyone.

So this matter must be done by someone with enough weight.

Looking at the entire Song family, the one with the most influence was definitely him, Song Kaijiang.

Although Song Kaijiang hated Chen Xiao to the bone, he really didn't have the guts to face Chen Xiao directly.

"If Anran was in the Imperial City, it would be perfect for her to go, and the Chen kid would definitely give her face."

Song Kaijiang muttered softly.

Thinking of Song Anran, he suddenly thought of another person, Song Anguo!

Song Anguo had been to Jiang City before and had dealt with Chen Xiao. Maybe it would work if he left this matter to him!

Thinking of this, Song Anguo waved his hand and ordered the butler: "Go, call Anguo and tell him to come see me immediately!"

A little over twenty minutes later, Song Anguo rushed over, reeking of alcohol.

It was already midnight, and for the old fellows, it was long past their bedtime.

But for a playboy like Song Anguo, the nightlife had just begun.

"Grandpa, why aren't you asleep so late today? Why are you in such a hurry to see me? Did something happen?"

Song Anguo asked, reeking of alcohol. He was already tipsy.

Song Kaijiang suddenly calling him over had obviously ruined his 'fun'.

Seeing Song Anguo's drunken appearance, Song Kaijiang couldn't help but frown: "You're not young anymore, can't you settle down? When will you stop drinking like this every day?"

Song Anguo scratched his head awkwardly and explained with a smile, "Grandpa, I wasn't out partying. I was just accompanying some business partners."

Song Kaijiang glared at this good-for-nothing grandson and was too lazy to say more. He had long given up on this grandson.

Speaking of which, among the younger generation of the Song family, only Song Anran could bring him some honor, but unfortunately, she was a woman, alas...

Old Song sighed silently in his heart and said in a flat tone: "Tell Grandpa again about your impression of that kid Chen Xiao."

"Chen Xiao? Grandpa, why are you asking about him again? Haven't I told you many times already?"

Song Anguo was confused.

When Song Anguo first went to Jiang City, his grandfather had asked about Chen Xiao once.

Later, when Chen Xiao made a scene in Dongyang, his grandfather asked again.

A few days ago, after Song Jiachou, Song Anbang, was killed by Chen Xiao, his grandfather asked again in anger.

And Song Anguo's answer was the same, it had never changed.

Even though Song Anbang was killed by Chen Xiao, his statement did not change.

"He is a dragon among men, someone the Song family can never afford to offend!"

Song Anguo repeated his previous evaluation.

He praised Chen Xiao like this not because he had much respect for Chen Xiao.

The main reason was that his life was still in Chen Xiao's hands, and he didn't dare to speak ill of Chen Xiao behind his back.