Lanling City.
Under the night sky, indistinct sounds of musical instrunts drifted from the courtyard.
A luxurious Flying Dragon car parked outside the main gate, with a robust driver quietly standing beside it.
Flowing light seed to swirl around him, and if one got closer, they might hear a series of sounds akin to muffled thunder emanating from within him.
This was the 'Thunder Sound' that erged when a Refining Strength Martial Master used force to forge their bones!
To be able to use force to touch the bone marrow and reforged the bones, it indicates this person is at least a Refining Strength Martial Master in the Qi Change Late Stage.
Although Lanling City, as the capital, is filled with hidden talents, a Qi Change Late Stage Refining Strength Martial Master is still nothing remarkable.
But having a Qi Change Late Stage Refining Strength Martial Master as a driver indicates an extraordinary status.
Further up, even in the capital, a Foundation Stage Martial Artist's status would not be low.
A mont later, footsteps and voices of conversation echoed from within the courtyard.
The driver who was cultivating in place stopped exerting force and opened his eyes.
"Director Li, I apologize for not providing adequate hospitality tonight, please bear with ."
"You're too kind, Cabinet Minister Zhao, thank you for the hospitality. Please, stay."
"Hahaha, I must escort Director Li to the car."
During the conversation, two n walked out from the courtyard gate, followed by a few others.
The driver hurriedly approached the back and opened the car door.
Li Lei's face was flushed, clearly having consud quite a bit of alcohol.
He turned around with a smile to the man assisting him:
"Cabinet Minister Zhao, just escort here. Thank you for the hospitality."
Zhao Mingxu, reeking of alcohol, already exhibited so signs of drunkenness.
He vigorously shook Li Lei's hand:
"Director Li, my hospitality was insufficient this ti. Next ti, give a chance, and I will ensure a proper treat!"
"Cabinet Minister Zhao, you're very courteous."
Li Lei exchanged a few more polite words before taking his seat, and the car slowly departed.
Zhao Mingxu stood in place, smiling as he watched the car drive away.
Only when Li Lei's car completely disappeared from view did Zhao Mingxu's smile gradually fade.
The drunk look in his eyes was completely gone.
"Uncle, this Director Li truly doesn't show you any respect."
His nephew Zhao Chenxi stepped forward, speaking softly.
His tone carried so resentnt.
His uncle, Zhao Mingxu, was a mber of the Judicial Pavilion, a respectable cabinet minister!
Zhao Mingxu was responsible for managing all prisons within the Judicial Pavilion, undoubtedly a cabinet minister with real power.
In the past, others sought favors from Zhao Mingxu.
Tonight, Zhao Mingxu paid a considerable sum to reserve the most upscale 'Purple Bamboo Garden' in the Inner City, prepared substantial gifts, and as a cabinet minister, hosted Li Lei, the sitting official.
Ultimately, not only were the gifts not delivered, Zhao Mingxu smiled until his face nearly froze, yet Li Lei still addressed him as Cabinet Minister Zhao from start to finish, unwilling to call him Brother Zhao...
Zhao Mingxu turned to glance at his nephew, calmly saying:
"Slap your mouth."
Zhao Chenxi paused, promptly giving himself a resounding slap.
Slap!
The crisp sound of the slap was particularly prominent in the quiet alley.
Zhao Mingxu withdrew his gaze and turned to walk toward the Purple Bamboo Garden:
"Others view that Lord as a foster father, treated like a biological father by the Lord. Why should he care about giving face?"
Zhao Chenxi followed behind, bowing his head:
"It was my mistake."
If tonight Zhao Mingxu had hosted that Lord, adopting such a low posture, he would completely understand.
But treating Li Lei this way left him inevitably aggrieved.
After all, Zhao Mingxu was not only a cabinet minister from the Judicial Pavilion but also belonged to the Zhao Valve, one of the Ten Gate Valves.
Even if Li Lei didn't respect Zhao Mingxu, he should show so respect to the Zhao Valve, shouldn't he?
Seemingly predicting his nephew's thoughts, Zhao Mingxu sneered:
"In no more than ten years, the Li Family will rise to surpass the Ten Gate Valves!"
Zhao Chenxi was stunned: "Really....."
He wasn't doubting Li Fei's abilities, but the Gate Valve naturally carried a sense of superiority towards those 'upstarts' who suddenly erge.
Wenren Zheng, as the Great Blue Military God, is not only the top military official of the Da Lan Dynasty but also the top combat power of the dynasty.
With him presiding, the Wenren Family was naturally eligible to stand above the Ten Gate Valves all these years!
If people from the Ten Gate Valves clashed with the Wenren Family, except for the Xiao and Ye families, who could stand firm, the rest would choose to retreat voluntarily.
The notorious brats in Lanling City would not dare be vocal when encountering the Wenren Family either.
Yet despite this, many within the Ten Gate Valves still didn't hold the Wenren Family in too high regard.
The reason is simple—
Once Wenren Zheng dies in the future, the Wenren Family's status will imdiately plumt!
With branches extending throughout all aspects of the Da Lan Dynasty, its heritage has already beco a part of this nation.
This is the confidence and composure with which the Ten Gate Valves can sit in the clouds, watching the rise and fall with ease!
The Martial Saint is indeed formidable, but also won't live past three hundred years.
anwhile, these Aristocratic Families of the Ten Gate Valves can inherit for four hundred years, five hundred years, six hundred years…..
In Zhao Chenxi's view, the future Li Family will simply be another version of the prominent Wenren Family.
To truly possess the depth of the Ten Gate Valves, there's still a long way to go!
Once Li Fei dies in the future, how much glory will remain for the Li Family?
Perhaps, due to Li Fei's excessive prominence, too many enemies would be amassed, leading to its fall when the walls collapse and everyone rushes to push.
But Zhao Mingxu's words directly poured cold water on Zhao Chenxi:
"Your vision is still stuck in the past, you clearly haven't seen the future dynamics of the world."
"Please, Uncle, enlighten ."
Zhao Chenxi quickly bowed.
Zhao Mingxu glanced at him and shook his head:
"Li Fei is already destined to be the next Lin Tianyi, or even greater!"
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