My wife who comes from a wealthy family-Chapter 832 - 833 Cautious Li Tiandao

Ye Wudao and Long Mie exchanged a glance, nodded in unison, and entered the private room together.

The room was spacious, with dozens of True Pill realm cultivators scattered about, each looking different. Both men and women were present, with cultivation levels ranging from mid to late True Pill realm.

Li Tiandao sat flamboyantly in the main seat, holding a cup of wine in his hand. Beside him knelt two maidservants, attending to him, as he exuded the demeanor of a lord.

Next to Li Tiandao stood a cold middle-aged man wearing a black hat. He carried a sword on his back, and though his eyes were cloudy, revealing his blindness, his strength was second only to Li Tiandao in the room, as he had reached the peak of the True Pill realm.

"Senior Li, these two have arrived..." Master Skeletal introduced them cautiously from the side.

"Junior Long Mie greets Senior Li Tiandao!" Long Mie cupped his fists respectfully.

"Junior Ye Wuming greets Senior Li Tiandao!" Ye Wudao followed suit.

Holding his wine, Li Tiandao sneered, "Not just any random riffraff qualifies to be one of my subordinates. If you wish to pledge allegiance to me, you better show some strength!"

Ye Wudao and Long Mie raised their heads, exchanged a glance, and spoke in unison, "The two of us are willing to accept a test!"

"Fat Bear, test their strength!" Li Tiandao ordered indifferently.

"Understood!" A burly man stood up, his body brimming with muscle that seemed forged from steel. A late-stage True Pill cultivator, he rumbled, "I’m Fat Bear; which of you dares to face me?"

"I’ll do it!" Long Mie stepped forward.

"Hmph, take this!" Fat Bear snorted coldly, his palm slamming down with the weight and ferocity of a bear’s paw.

Long Mie’s eyes glinted with disdain. In terms of raw strength, he had never been outclassed by anyone!

He casually swung his fist to counter.

Bang!

The clash of fist and palm resounded with a dull thud.

"Oh, interesting. You managed to block my attack!" Fat Bear’s eyes widened briefly, and he immediately increased his strength.

"Don’t waste your energy. You’re no match for me!" Long Mie scoffed, unleashing a sudden surge of power with his fist.

Thud, thud...

Fat Bear stumbled backward, nearly falling to the ground in an embarrassing manner.

The audience was shocked, voices erupting in discussion.

"Fat Bear actually lost to this bald strongman..."

"In terms of strength, Fat Bear is usually unmatched among late-stage True Pill cultivators!"

"This guy isn’t ordinary at all!" Quiet murmurs spread across the room.

"You!" Fat Bear growled in anger, his aura surging as he prepared to strike again. But he froze under a glare from Li Tiandao. "Enough."

"Senior Li, I..." Fat Bear tried to explain, his pride wounded after being humiliated by a newcomer.

"Stand down!" Li Tiandao commanded.

"Understood." Although Fat Bear was dissatisfied, he dared not defy Li Tiandao and reluctantly took a seat, fuming.

Li Tiandao’s sharp gaze fixated on Long Mie. He nodded approvingly and said, "Very good. You’re worthy of staying by my side as my sixth confidant!"

"Thank you for your trust, Senior!" Long Mie cupped his fists, neither arrogant nor humble.

Li Tiandao then turned his attention to Ye Wudao, his pupils suddenly contracting as he spoke coldly, "Kid, I don’t know why, but the moment I saw you, I felt as if we’ve met before!"

Ye Wudao cupped his fists and responded, "It’s likely just a coincidence, Senior. I’ve only admired your great reputation from afar. Today marks the first time we’ve met in person!"

"Is that so? Perhaps I’m overthinking," Li Tiandao said, though his tone remained icy.

Ye Wudao’s heart skipped a beat.

This Li Tiandao is no simple man!

He nearly uncovered my true identity!

"As always, to join my ranks, you must demonstrate your strength!" Li Tiandao downed his wine and said, "Who’s willing to test him?"

"I’ll do it!" A wiry man, as agile as a monkey, stood up. His aura was impressive — another late-stage True Pill cultivator!

"Kid, remember my name: I’m Hou Fei!" the wiry man declared.

"Brother Hou Fei, please go easy on me!" Ye Wudao answered politely.

"Go easy? Not a chance. Prepare yourself!" Hou Fei’s eyes gleamed with murderous intent as he launched a Monkey Fist brimming with killing power.

"It’s Hou Fei’s Monkey Fist!"

"Even many late-stage True Pill cultivators can’t handle it!" Several people commented from the crowd.

Ye Wudao’s gaze remained calm as he countered with his fist.

Bang!

But it was only an afterimage!

Ye Wudao’s eyes narrowed as he suddenly sensed a faint trace of killing intent from behind him.

"Kid, it’s over!" Hou Fei lunged from behind, a confident smirk on his face as he aimed a fierce punch at Ye Wudao’s back.

Crack!

An afterimage shattered, dissolving into nothingness!

"Damn it, that was just an afterimage too? It even fooled me!" Hou Fei cursed angrily. Just as he was about to turn around, he felt a cold sensation on his neck; the edge of a blade was pressed against his throat.

"Pardon me!" Ye Wudao said indifferently, his blade poised at Hou Fei’s neck.

Hou Fei immediately raised his hands in surrender. "I yield!"

The crowd erupted in astonishment!

"Haha, what a brilliant strategy — the mantis stalks the cicada, unaware of the oriole behind! Impressive!" Li Tiandao laughed heartily, clapping in approval.

The entire room followed suit, erupting into applause!

"He’s incredible!"

"I’ve never seen Hou Fei lose like that before!"

"These two newcomers are truly formidable!"

Ye Wudao sheathed his blade and glanced at Master Skeletal.

Master Skeletal nodded and smiled. "Senior Li, are you satisfied with these two?"

"Very much so. Master Skeletal, you’ve done well!" Li Tiandao said with a pleased smile. "Bring wine; I shall drink with Long Mie and Ye Wuming!"

Long Mie promptly produced a flask of wine. "Senior Li, this wine is a special brew from my hometown, aged over a hundred years, infused with Dragon Blood. Its effects are highly restorative, capable of invigorating even the elderly to vitality and strength!"

"How dare you!" Fat Bear barked angrily. "Don’t you know Senior Li never drinks wine from outsiders?"

Li Tiandao’s eyes grew cold.

Master Skeletal quickly intervened. "Please calm yourself, Senior Li. Brother Long means well! He brought this wine specially from his hometown as a token of respect!"

"Indeed, Senior Li. Allow me to offer you a toast first!" Long Mie said, immediately pouring himself a cup and drinking it in one gulp.

Seeing this, Li Tiandao’s chilly expression softened. He glanced at Fat Bear and scolded, "Fat Bear, we’re all on the same side here. There are no outsiders among us!"

"Come, Old Ye, Master Skeletal, let us toast Senior Li together!" Long Mie filled Ye Wudao’s and Master Skeletal’s cups before they all raised them in unison.

"Senior Li, the three of us toast to your success and prosperity in the Heavenly Corpse Sect, may you soon reach the mid-stage Spirit Transcendence realm!"

Afterwards, the three downed their cups together.

"Haha, excellent!" Li Tiandao laughed heartily.

Long Mie beamed warmly and said, "Senior Li, you must try this fine wine from my hometown!"

This time, Li Tiandao didn’t refuse. He nodded and said, "Alright, I’ll try a little!"

Long Mie eagerly poured him a full cup. "Here, Senior Li, give it a taste!"

Li Tiandao held the cup of wine, swirling it gently. Its aroma was rich and enticing. He smiled and said, "Drink this cup first yourself."

Boom!

Long Mie’s heart thundered, a surge of shock crashing over him like tidal waves.