Just as Li Shiqi left Tianhai Pharmaceuticals, he prepared to head back to Longquan Villa.
Right at that moment, however, a little boy ran up to him. "Big brother, just now in that alley, an older sister asked me to give this letter to you!"
Li Shiqi took the letter, feeling a hint of curiosity.
Upon opening it, he discovered an address written inside, instructing him to go there.
Moreover, this address was not far from where he was.
The corners of Li Shiqi's mouth curled up slightly as he set off directly toward that address.
He wanted to see just what kind of person was playing games of mystery.
Inside a ruined building, Li Shiqi did not see a soul.
Yet, relying on his keen perception, he could sense that someone was indeed inside the abandoned structure.
Moments later, four or five men appeared before Li Shiqi, cold smirks playing on their lips.
"Who are you people?"
Li Shiqi raised an eyebrow. "In broad daylight, don't tell me you're planning to make a move against me?"
"Young Master Li's constitution is delicate; naturally, it's better not to resort to violence if we don't have to!"
A one-eyed man stepped out, fixing his gaze on Li Shiqi.
It was abundantly clear that this man was the leader of the group before him.
"It's you!"
Li Shiqi's gaze turned icy. The one-eyed man in front of him was none other than the person who had hunted him down all those years ago, and a trusted confidant of the Head of the Lu Family.
"I'm quite surprised you didn't die back then!"
The One-Eyed man laughed. "However, our family head wishes to see you, so I hope you'll be sensible!"
"Do you think I am still the same person I was back then?"
Li Shiqi sneered, looking at the men before him with utter disdain.
"Grab this brat!"
The One-Eyed man commanded in a cold voice. Since Li Shiqi refused a toast only to be forced to drink a forfeit, he had no one to blame.
Naturally, he dared not delay the task entrusted to him by his family head.
Four or five men stepped forward, attempting to pin Li Shiqi down.
In that very instant, however, all four or five of them were sent flying backward in a blur.
Before they even came close to Li Shiqi, mouthfuls of blood sprayed from their lips, and they looked severely injured.
"It seems you brat really are vastly different from before!"
The One-Eyed man glanced at them, his gaze turning sharp. "When did you become a martial artist?"
"That's not something you need to know. All you need to know is that today is your death anniversary!"
Li Shiqi's voice was icy as he lunged toward the One-Eyed man.
"You and what army?"
Filled with disdain, the One-Eyed man slammed a palm toward Li Shiqi.
As an internal energy expert, he naturally hadn't taken the likes of Li Shiqi seriously.
Boom...
Yet, in a sudden flash, the One-Eyed man was sent hurtling backward, blood spilling from the corner of his mouth as disbelief washed over him.
As an internal energy expert, there were probably very few people in all of Longcheng who could trade blows with him.
Yet, in his clash with Li Shiqi just now, he had lost—and utterly at that.
Li Shiqi approached the One-Eyed man and planted a single foot squarely on his chest. "Rest assured, it won't be long before your master joins you!"
No sooner had the words left his mouth than the One-Eyed man was dispatched, completely devoid of any ability to resist.
The remaining men panicked, dropping straight to their knees to beg Li Shiqi for mercy.
If the One-Eyed man, an internal energy expert, was no match for Li Shiqi, they themselves were not even worth mentioning.
"Go back and tell your master that the One-Eyed man is dead!"
Li Shiqi shrugged. "He's next in line!"
Hearing this, the men nodded hurriedly and fled the scene.
They had no idea what level of strength Li Shiqi had reached, but it was certainly not something they could afford to provoke.
Meanwhile, inside the Wanbao Chamber of Commerce.
Upon receiving the news that Li Shiqi had been targeted in an assassination attempt, Liu Mengxue sprang to her feet, her eyes turning razor-sharp. Li Shiqi was her man, and she would naturally never allow anyone to lay a hand on him.
Just as she was mobilizing the elite martial artists of the Wanbao Chamber of Commerce, another report arrived: Li Shiqi was already out of danger.
Liu Mengxue let out a long breath, though a murderous aura still lingered about her.
The man she had set her sights on could not afford to suffer any mishaps. If there were a next time, she wouldn't mind taking matters into her own hands and wiping out the Li Family.
Inside the Lu Family estate in Longcheng, the Head of the Lu Family was casually scattering fish feed, looking quite leisurely.
Several men came running in, looking extremely disheveled.
"Where is the One-Eyed man?"
The Head of the Lu Family frowned, looking at the men.
"Family Head, the One-Eyed man is dead!"
One of the men reported, "That kid seems to be a martial artist as well. Lord One-Eyed was no match for him and was killed. Moreover, he said that the Family Head is next!"
"A bunch of trash!"
The Head of the Lu Family's expression turned frigid. He certainly hadn't expected that after three years apart, this Li Shiqi would have grown such capability.
White Tiger Restaurant was a rather high-end dining establishment in Longcheng.
Today, a class reunion had booked several tables there.
As soon as Li Shiqi arrived downstairs, he ran into Zhang Dashan.
"What a coincidence that we arrived at the exact same time!"
Zhang Dashan laughed. "You're doing quite well for yourself these days, though—we'll definitely have to share a few extra drinks later!"
Li Shiqi smiled. So many years had passed, and he wondered how all those old classmates were faring now.
Inside a private dining room, a large round table groaned under the weight of numerous dishes.
More than a dozen figures sat around the table, all dressed in flashy, upscale attire.
"Brother Hao, I hear you're doing quite well lately, having made it to senior management at your corporation. You truly have a boundless future ahead!"
Inside the private room, several men raised their glasses and walked over to flatter Zhang Hao.
"If you ever need anything in Longcheng from now on, just come to me!"
Zhang Hao said with an air of loyalty, "Whatever is within my power to handle, I will definitely sort it out for you!"
"Thanks, Brother Hao!"
Several male classmates nodded and bowed obsequiously, treating Zhang Hao with considerable deference.
Back in their school days, Zhang Hao had been utterly unremarkable, practically invisible.
Now that he was thriving, however, it naturally filled them with envy.
Even the campus belle from those years, Qin Ruping, had become Zhang Hao's girlfriend.
When everyone found out, they were quite surprised.
If they remembered correctly back in their university days, Qin Ruping and Li Shiqi had shared a rather ambiguous relationship.
"Fellow classmates, I'm late, I'm late!"
Zhang Dashan walked in with a smile. "I'll penalize myself with three cups!"
Li Shiqi followed right behind him.
However, when everyone laid eyes on Li Shiqi, a hint of surprise flickered in their hearts.
Only those who were doing well for themselves had been rounded up and invited to today's reunion.
Zhang Dashan was at least a property manager, but word had it that Li Shiqi's family had gone bankrupt, and he wasn't exactly living the high life right now.
As the saying went, circles were hard to mix in, and Li Shiqi showing up here felt somewhat disruptive to the atmosphere.
Qin Ruping glanced at Li Shiqi, a rather awkward expression crossing her face.
Back in school, Li Shiqi, as the young master of the Li Family, had been a prominent figure on campus.
Because of that, she had been quite romantically entwined with him during their student days, but now she found it somewhat embarrassing.
"Li Shiqi, you're late too—why aren't you penalizing yourself with three cups?"
Zhang Hao glanced over while smoking a cigarette, a very meaningful look on his face.
Back in university, Li Shiqi had been the center of attention while he had been a nobody.
Now, however, he was a corporate executive, naturally placing him a cut above the rest.