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When the news of Xiao Si's death reached the Shi family in Beijing, it was already noon.

Shi Lezhi sat in his study, holding a cup of tea that had gone cold, his gaze fixed on the secret report that had just been delivered to him on the table, and remained silent for a long time.

The secret report contained only one line: "Xiao Si's mission failed; he has died for his master."

Shi Lezhi put down the secret report, picked up his teacup, took a sip of the cold tea, and a complex emotion flashed in his eyes.

Xiao Si was the fourth most important figure in his hidden guards. He was strong enough to kill an ordinary grandmaster and had carried out dozens of high-difficulty assassination missions without ever failing.

This time, however, he didn't even manage to harm a hair on Su Hao's head before losing his own life.

My sister is right, Su Hao's combat power may have already reached the level of a Celestial Master.

Shi Lezhi was silent for a moment, then slowly put down his teacup and reached out to press a hidden button under the desk.

The hidden door slid open silently, and a figure dressed in black night clothes stepped out and knelt on one knee.

"Owner."

Shi Lezhi didn't turn around, but simply said, "Bring Xiao Er back. The plan is on hold."

The man in black kneeling on the ground paused slightly, seemingly surprised, but quickly lowered his head and replied, "Yes, sir."

The hidden door closed again, and the study returned to silence.

As Shi Lezhi stepped out of the study, the butler brought him a challenge letter.

"Master, this is what Chief Martial Arts Officer Zhan Xi'er asked me to give you."

Shi Lezhi took it and saw that it was a traditionally formatted challenge letter, written with a brush on gold-flecked Xuan paper. The characters were upright like pine trees, and the brushstrokes were sharp like swords, exuding the spirited vigor of a young man.

The challenge was very simple.

Three months later, at the top of Zijin Mountain in Jinling, Su Hao and Shi Lezhi faced off one-on-one, regardless of life or death.

Shi Lezhi held the thin sheet of Xuan paper, his gaze lingering on it for a long time. His brows furrowed slightly, and his fingers tapped the table gently, making a rhythmic tapping sound.

He couldn't see through his son's intentions.

Given Su Hao's demonstrated strength and wisdom, he should be well aware that in a direct confrontation, he has no chance of winning, regardless of his influence, background, or strength.

Why did he even issue such a challenge?

Is it to buy time?

Or is there another motive?

At this moment, Shi Yiqun pushed open the door and walked in. Seeing the challenge letter in Shi Lezhi's hand, she snatched it, glanced at it, and was instantly enraged: "That little beast! Who does he think he is? Does he even deserve to issue a challenge to you, brother? I'll send someone to Jinling right now to chop him into mincemeat!"

She turned to leave, but was stopped by Shi Lezhi's cold shout: "Stop!"

Shi Yiqun stopped and turned to look at Shi Lezhi, her face full of resentment: "Brother! He's really taking advantage of us! How can you still tolerate this?"

"I told you, you shouldn't interfere in this matter anymore." Shi Lezhi's voice wasn't loud, but it carried an undeniable authority.

"Go back to your room."

Shi Yiqun bit her lip, her eyes filled with resentment, but in the end she dared not disobey her brother's order. She stomped her foot heavily, turned around and slammed the door shut.

Shi Lezhi picked up the challenge letter again, read it over once more, then picked up the phone on the table and dialed Zhan Xier's number.

"Tell Su Hao that I accept the challenge. Three months from now, I'll be waiting for him atop the Western Hills of Beijing."

Zhan Xier was silent for a moment on the other end of the phone, then slowly said, "Secretary-General Shi, you are, after all, father and son..."

"Father and son?" Shi Lezhi sneered, interrupting Zhan Xier.

"From the moment he chose to be my enemy, he was no longer my son."

After saying that, he hung up the phone.

The news quickly spread throughout the government and the public.

Biological father and son, a life-or-death showdown in three months.

This news was like a bombshell, causing a huge shock throughout the top echelons of China.

Various forces are stirring beneath the surface; some are gloating, some are worried, and many more are observing.

The outcome of this confrontation will directly affect the future landscape of the two major factions, Wu Si and Shi Lezhi, and may even change the power map of the entire China.

Meanwhile, in a secluded paradise a thousand miles away, three beauties sat around a stone table with a pot of tea and several plates of snacks on it.

Baili Xuanyi picked up her teacup, took a sip, and said calmly, "That kid has issued a challenge. He will fight Shi Lezhi on the summit of West Mountain in three months."

Shangguan Wan'er paused slightly in her teacup, and tea spilled over the rim.

Her expression was somewhat grave: "Shi Lezhi's strength reached the peak of the Grandmaster level ten years ago. Although he has rarely made a move in the past ten years, his cultivation has only become more profound. Although Su Hao is exceptionally talented, he is still young and lacks sufficient foundation. In a head-on confrontation, he is probably no match for Shi Lezhi."

Xuanyuan Huanhuan picked up a piece of osmanthus cake, took a bite, and said slowly, "What are you afraid of? If that kid can't be beaten, we'll take care of him ourselves. I don't believe that the three of us combined can't handle Shi Lezhi."

Baili Xuanyi put down her teacup, a cold glint in her eyes: "If he really tries to kill Su Hao, then I won't mind letting him know that the title of Peerless Killing God isn't just for show."

Shangguan Wan'er sighed and said nothing more.

She knew that these two senior sisters were true to their word.

The controversy quickly subsided after a brief period of fermentation.

Officials in the court all received warnings from their respective masters.

This matter is not to be discussed in private!

On the surface, everything returned to calm, as if nothing had happened.

But everyone knew in their hearts that this was just the calm before the storm.

When the news of Shi Lezhi accepting the challenge reached Su Hao's ears, he was practicing boxing in the courtyard.

He stopped his stance, took the towel Song Xiaoxiao handed him, wiped the sweat from his forehead, and smiled. "You accepted the challenge? That's good. We can focus on making our plans for the next three months."

Song Xiaoxiao looked at him, her eyes filled with worry: "Su Hao, are you really going to fight Shi Lezhi? He's the Secretary-General of China, his strength is unfathomable..."

"A fight is definitely going to happen." Su Hao draped a towel over his shoulder, his tone relaxed.

"But it may not be three months from now. This challenge is just to buy us time. Within three months, Shi Lezhi should not easily take action against us again."

Although Song Xiaoxiao didn't quite understand Su Hao's plan, seeing his confident demeanor, most of her worries dissipated.

Over the next few days, Su Hao began to put his plan into action.

He traveled back and forth between the Martial Division's stronghold, Yang Bao's training ground, and the Li family every day, personally instructing the Martial Division members and Yang Bao's subordinates in their cultivation, preparing medicinal diets, and improving their techniques. He was extremely busy.

That evening, Su Hao returned to the Li family home, sat in the living room, and decided to purchase a property on his own.

Although the Li family is safe, as the conflict between him and the Shi family continues to escalate, he will sooner or later become the target of the Shi family's attack.

If he moves out, it will at least partially separate the Li family and Song Xiaoxiao from this conflict.

When he told Song Xiaoxiao and Li Qiuchan about his idea, the two women's reactions were far beyond his expectations.

Song Xiaoxiao was the first to jump up, her eyes instantly reddening: "Su Hao! Do you look down on the Li family? Do you think we're a burden to you?"

Although Li Qiuchan wasn't as agitated as Song Xiaoxiao, her face also turned somewhat pale, and her voice trembled slightly: "Su Hao, if you want to move out because you're worried about implicating us, then there's no need for that. Since we've chosen to stand with you, we're not afraid to take the risks."

Song Xiaoxiao continued, "Exactly! If you think we're in the way, fine... fine, you can bring other girls back to stay later, we won't mind! Anyway, you're very popular with girls, we'll get used to having one more or one less!"

Su Hao was left speechless by their back-and-forth banter, and quickly explained, "That's not what I meant..."

"Then what do you mean?" Song Xiaoxiao put her hands on her hips and looked at him angrily.

Su Hao sighed helplessly and raised his hands in surrender: "Okay, okay, I won't move. I'll stay at the Li family's house and I'm not going anywhere else."

Song Xiaoxiao then stopped crying and smiled, nodding in satisfaction: "That's more like it!"

Li Qiuchan also breathed a sigh of relief and a smile appeared on her face.

Looking at them, Su Hao felt a surge of warmth in his heart.

He knew that these two women truly cared about him.

Li Qiuchan glanced at the time and suddenly made a request.

"By the way, Su Hao, there's an interest-based gathering tonight. Would you like to come with me?"