Chapter 721: Furious Li Hao! Who Is It?

The Li family, with three members serving as councilors, is one of the few colossal clans in all of Daya.

Among them, Li Hao, a direct descendant of Li Cheng, the Li clan patriarch, was doted upon beyond measure.

Though he possessed only a B-rank ability and mediocre cultivation talent, the Li family forcibly propelled him to Eighth Tier Lower Rank through sheer resources.

He also commands a large military force, making him a leader-level figure.

In recent years, Li Hao's relentless pursuit of Ling Shuang has become common knowledge.

At this moment, as Li Hao stepped forward holding a bouquet of flowers, many nearby turned curious glances his way.

Gossip is human nature—even high-rank ability users are no exception.

Especially when the subjects are Ling Shuang and Li Hao, two top-tier Qiangzhe who are nearly impossible to encounter in daily life.

"Isn't that the SSS-grade rare flower, Phoenix Tail Blossom, in Li Young Master's hands?"

"Whoa! It really is!"

"SSS-grade rare flora—Li Young Master really went all out!"

"......"

Soon, someone recognized the bouquet in Li Hao's hands and whispered in astonishment.

Li Young Master really knows how to court a woman—with real spending!

Logically, with an SSS-grade rare flower in hand, what woman couldn't he win?

But clearly, Ling Shuang is not one of those women.

Facing Li Hao's approach, she showed no warmth, only coldly said:

"Commandant Li, what do you want with me?"

Anyone hearing such a cold, distant tone would know there was no chance.

But Li Hao acted as if he hadn't noticed, continuing on his own:

"Ling Shuang, this is the SSS-grade Phoenix Tail Blossom I spent a fortune to acquire.

We haven't seen each other in months—I wanted to give it to you as a greeting gift."

"No merit, no reward. Please take it back, Commandant Li," Ling Shuang replied, her expression unchanged.

"Take it back?"

Li Hao's face stiffened, and he insisted:

"This is an SSS-grade rare flora—it's immensely useful even to Ninth Tier Martial Saints!

After you use it, I guarantee you'll break through to Eighth Tier Middle Rank within a year, then reach Eighth Tier Upper Rank!"

Upon hearing this, several directors who hadn't known the flower's identity erupted in shock.

Holy shit—eighth tier upper rank in a year? That's an insane amount of resources!

Some female branch directors stared at Li Hao with burning eyes, wishing they could swap places with Ling Shuang and accept immediately!

Even Xu Jingming couldn't help but silently marvel.

Li Hao really has taken groveling to the extreme.

But unfortunately, some things can't be won by groveling.

"So what? If it's not mine, it's not mine—I don't want it. Please take it back, Commandant Li."

Ling Shuang remained calm, utterly unmoved.

If the gift came from Xu Jingming, even the plainest bouquet would make her happy.

But if it came from someone she disliked, even an SSR-grade resource wouldn't be accepted.

At this point, even Li Hao's thick skin began to crack; he forced a smile:

"Ling Shuang, after all these years, you must know my feelings.

If you'll agree to be with me, the Li family will pour every resource onto you!

Within no more than ten years, you'll break through from Eighth Tier Middle Rank and become a Ninth Tier ability user!"

As he spoke, Li Hao's face lit up with boundless longing.

At that time, the Li family would have four Ninth Tier ability users, and Thunder Martial Hall would surely be under their control.

The entire Li family would become the most powerful ability clan in all of Daya!

"The Li family wants to cultivate Ling Shuang?"

"That's a massive investment—but the return would be enormous."

"True. A Ninth Tier Law Saint of S-rank can sustain an entire clan!"

"Too bad, Ling Shuang doesn't seem inclined to accept."

"......"

A wave of murmurs rose, and as expected, the outcome matched their predictions.

Ling Shuang frowned and replied without mercy:

"After all these years, you should already know my answer.

As for your conditions—they mean nothing to me."

As if that weren't clear enough, she added coldly:

"Commandant Li, I have no affection for you. Please don't come near me again."

In fact, Ling Shuang had said this exact thing years ago.

But Li Hao persisted, even pressuring Thunder Martial Hall through the Li family—otherwise, she wouldn't despise him this deeply.

"No affection for me?" Li Hao's face darkened.

Around him were high-rank ability users from across the nation.

Ling Shuang's blunt rejection had publicly humiliated him, stripping him of all dignity.

"I don't care—if you don't have a partner, I'll never give up!"

Li Hao growled low, his Eighth Tier Grand Master aura subtly spreading.

Since he'd already lost face in public, he no longer cared about preserving it.

At these words, those around him stared in shock.

If before Li Hao could be called a groveler, now he was simply a harasser.

"You!" Ling Shuang's face flushed with anger—she hadn't expected Li Hao to be this shameless.

"How can you be this shameless, clinging like a leech?"

At that moment, a mocking voice suddenly rang out, startling everyone.

Who had the guts to speak to Li Hao like that?

Turning toward the voice, they saw Xu Jingming standing beside Ling Shuang.

Li Hao froze—he never imagined Xu Jingming would openly mock him.

Before he could react, Ling Shuang stepped in front of Xu Jingming and cut in:

"Li Hao, I'll tell you plainly—I already have a partner. Stop pursuing me."

"You have a partner?"

Li Hao's expression went slack; a nameless rage surged from his tailbone, flooding his chest in an instant.

Six years!

He had pursued Ling Shuang for six full years!

And now he got this: "I already have a partner"?

He couldn't accept it.

"Who is it! Tell me who it is!"

Li Hao roared like a wounded beast, "I'll make him wish he'd never been born!"

His Eighth Tier Grand Master aura erupted fully, causing nearby Sixth Tier ability users to grimace in pain.

Though he was an Eighth Tier Grand Master built on resources, to these Sixth Tier users, his power was still crushing.

Hearing this, Xu Jingming's gaze turned icy. He stepped forward, towering over Ling Shuang, and spoke in a low voice:

"Me."

PS: Third chapter done. Still owe five chapters. Begging for gifts and support!!