Under everyone's gaze, Li Hao declared loudly, "Director Shangguan sent me a message saying that Minister Zhong has already made arrangements to deal with Master Shi Wuzun and his disciple.
With those two gone, Su Yang would have no chance of winning. You choosing Li Chunfeng, this illegitimate son, is undoubtedly seeking your own doom!"
"This..."
The elders of the two factions of the Li family fell into contemplation. If Shangguan Zhongtang truly made a move against Master Shi Wuzun and his disciple.
One in the open and one in the dark, Master Shi Wuzun and his disciple might very well fall.
Without these two, Su Yang would be a toothless tiger, posing no threat.
Thinking of this, all the stewards of the Li family fell silent.
Seeing this, Li Hao sneered, "Li Chunfeng, hand over my father's will, and I can spare your life!"
Li Chunfeng tightly gripped the will, "I won't hand it over. What can you do?"
"I suspect your will is forged, and I must inspect it! If you don't cooperate, then don't blame me for being ruthless!"
Li Hao didn't care about the will at all; he just wanted to break Li Chunfeng's spirit.
If Li Chunfeng handed it over, the elders of the Li family would think even less of him.
If he refused, Li Hao would use the pretense of forgery to severely punish Li Chunfeng.
"Hmph! The will will never be handed over. Come at me if you dare!"
Li Hao waved his hand, and several people rushed forward, grabbed Li Chunfeng, and began beating him.
Regarding this, the elders of the Li family chose to watch coldly.
Li Hao became even more triumphant, slapping Li Chunfeng several times across the face.
"You bastard, do you think you're worthy of being the head of the Li family?"
"Even if Su Yang came today, he couldn't save you!"
Li Hao laughed maniacally, his hands red from slapping.
Huang Ming also watched with cold eyes, harboring resentment towards anyone connected to Su Yang.
Just then, two people strode in from outside the door.
"Li Hao, release Li Chunfeng, and I can spare your life!"
Everyone turned to look. The newcomers were Su Yang and Jiang Hei.
Li Hao frowned, "Su Yang, my Li family doesn't welcome you. Get lost!"
"What? Are you going to try and assassinate me again like last time?"
Mentioning the previous incident, Li Hao and Huang Ming felt a chill of fear.
At that time, the Li and Huang families, the four major powers, the Dragon Doctor Association, and people from the underground black market had all failed to kill Su Yang.
He was too formidable!
Li Hao's tone lost its previous assertiveness, "Su Yang, even if you are the deputy director of the Songhai Security Bureau, the internal affairs of my Li family are none of your business, right?"
Su Yang took the will handed over by Li Chunfeng, and after a quick look, confirmed it was indeed Li Daoqing's handwriting, complete with a red mud seal.
"Li Hao, this will is legal. Why did you assault someone?"
Su Yang's icy gaze swept across the crowd, and the Li family's bodyguards quickly released Li Chunfeng's arm.
Li Hao narrowed his eyes, "Su Yang, I advise you not to meddle in other people's affairs, lest you bring trouble upon yourself!"
Su Yang raised the will in his hand, "Listen, everyone in the Li family, if you do not act according to this will, I will report it to the capital and have the Supreme Commander make the final decision!
Furthermore, I, Su Yang, in my personal capacity, will immediately order a massive seizure of the Li family's assets. Let's see how long you can last!"
"This... this, this... what should we do?"
Su Yang's combination of threats and persuasion left the Li family members bewildered.
"Don't count on the Huang family either. Huang Ming murdered his father to seize power, and he won't have a good end. Moreover, the Meng family will also make a move. Your Li family will be isolated and helpless!"
Everyone's hearts trembled, and they looked at Li Hao and Huang Ming. Had they really murdered their father to seize power?
Li Hao roared, "Su Yang, you have no evidence, so don't slander us!"
Huang Ming also became angry, "Exactly! My father doted on me, and I am his only son. He will pass the position to me sooner or later, so why would I kill my father?"
Su Yang looked at the stewards of the Li family. Only if they agreed could the next head of the Li family be decided.
"Deputy Director Su, can we consider this matter and then decide? How about it?"
"That's fine, but what about the compensation for my man being beaten?"
Su Yang pointed at Li Chunfeng, who was covered in injuries, and gave him a look.
Li Chunfeng understood and clutched his arm, groaning, "I can't bear it. My arm is broken, and my chest hurts a lot..."
The stewards of the Li family refused to acknowledge this debt, telling Li Hao to handle it himself.
Li Hao's face was as ugly as if he had constipation. The duck that was almost cooked had flown away.
And now he was being told to handle the matter of Li Chunfeng's injuries.
Huang Ming, standing beside him, whispered, "Haozi, should we make a move?"
Li Hao cursed, "Are you stupid? Can our small group of people beat him? Even if we could, do you know how serious the crime is for openly assaulting a high-ranking administrative official?"
"Forget it. It's your own business. Do as you please!"
Huang Ming snorted coldly and left with his men.
Li Hao took a deep breath, restraining his anger.
"Li Chunfeng, I'll give you a million, consider it a healing fee. That's it!"
Li Hao took out a check and quickly signed his name.
Su Yang raised his hand and flicked the check away, "I'll give you a million too. Can you let me punch you a few times?"
"Su Yang, this is Jinling, not Songhai. You've overstepped your bounds!"
Li Hao's chest heaved with anger, his hands clenched into fists.
"Fine, I'll call the Jinling Security Bureau right now. If they don't handle it, I'll report it all the way to the capital!"
"You..."
Li Hao was furious. Su Yang threatened to report to the capital at the slightest provocation.
If the matter escalated, and the capital sent people to intervene, the truth of his father's murder would also come to light.
This was not the outcome Li Hao wanted!
"Speak, what do you want?"
Su Yang's lips curved into a smile, "Either you let Li Chunfeng beat you up, or you kneel down and kowtow in apology. There is no third option!"
Li Hao's eyes widened. Make him kneel and kowtow in apology to Li Chunfeng? How was that possible?
"I, Li Hao, never beg for mercy on my knees. You can proceed!"
Li Hao slowly closed his eyes, straightening his back, ready to be beaten.
The stewards of the Li family nodded in approval. Li Hao still had some backbone.
Su Yang looked at Li Chunfeng, who instantly understood. He clenched his fist and swung it at Li Hao's face.
"Oof..."
Li Hao endured the pain, gritting his teeth to withstand the punch.
Li Chunfeng threw several more punches and then kicked towards Li Hao's groin.
— A crack.
Li Hao clutched his groin with both hands. Being slapped in the face by Li Chunfeng was one thing, but the real blow that broke him was the kick.
"You..."
Li Hao's face turned red, and he curled up on the ground, rolling in pain.
Seeing this, everyone felt a chill in their groin and instinctively took a few steps back.
If that kick had landed on them, they would likely have been completely incapacitated.
"You... you dog, why did you kick me down there?"
Li Hao gasped in pain, tears welling up in his eyes.
Li Chunfeng feigned ignorance, "Fists and feet have no eyes. I was just learning from your bodyguards!"
"You..."
Li Hao's lips turned pale from the pain, and coupled with his rage, he fainted on the spot.
Su Yang gave Li Chunfeng a thumbs-up. As expected of an actor, his act of feigned ignorance was superb.
With that kick, Li Hao would be out of commission for a while.
"Li Chunfeng, let's go back!"
Li Chunfeng nodded and turned to follow Su Yang.
Outside the door.
Li Chunfeng asked curiously, "Director Su, why didn't you take the opportunity to help me ascend? Then I could take over the Li family and repay you as soon as possible."
"Chunfeng, you are still too young. The real decision-makers are the stewards of the Li family, and your weight in their hearts is insignificant.
If it weren't for Li Daoqing's will, you would have been beaten to death long ago, and I wouldn't have had to come.
One must be strong to forge iron. You have no foundation in the Li family, and you are not Li Daoqing's legitimate son. Do you think they would accept and support you to take over?"
Li Chunfeng nodded as if he understood, but not quite. He had thought things were too simple before coming.
It seemed that just the will wasn't enough; he needed to leverage external forces to smoothly ascend.
"Thank you for your guidance, Director Su. I will go back and think carefully about my next steps."
"Yes, don't worry, Li Hao will not be able to become the head of the family in the short term! What you need to do now is investigate Li Hao's wrongdoings and ensure he has no chance to recover next time."
"Okay, I understand. Then I'll be going back now."
Li Chunfeng, with his men, hurried back to Songhai.
Jiang Hei was already waiting by the door in a Lamborghini.
Just as Su Yang was about to get into the car, his phone rang.
"This woman's news travels fast. She's already calling me."