Chapter 1261: Chapter 1261

The situation was essentially resolved, and the detailed issues of the negotiation were handed over to Li Minglu. After all, this territory was also registered under his own company’s name, so Li Minglu was qualified to manage it.

Of course, in the following days, although most of the matters did not require Xi Qianxue’s personal attention, there were still quite a few issues that needed to be addressed. Even some matters at Xi Qianxue’s family home needed attending to.

During this time, Du You no longer had to worry about Xi Qianxue seeking him out, and he was finally able to rest properly.

Unexpectedly to Du You, Li Mengyao, who would always come to find him whenever he rested, had also disappeared, and she was not with Xi Qianxue, leaving him wondering where she could have gone.

Du You was not worried about Li Mengyao’s safety and decided to take it easy at home for the time being.

When he had some free time, Du You and the two sisters returned to the Grand Yalan World and, with the help of a tier-six Skill Hall, condensed the skills he had recently upgraded. By now, Du You and the two sisters had reached the pinnacle within this level. To advance further, they would have to wait until they had completed the advancement quest and entered tier six.

Just after Xi Qianxue had established her own territory, Li Mengyao’s family contacted her at the first opportunity and called her back home. At this moment, Li Mengyao was at her home.

Several family elders were all gathered together, and Li Mengyao stood respectfully at the very bottom.

"You should know what this call is about," one said.

Li Mengyao shook her head and remained silent, knowing it was best to speak less in front of these elders.

"I heard that you’ve been quite close to that boy named Du You recently, is that true?" another person interjected.

Li Mengyao pouted her lips, "Yes, I am quite interested in him. Besides, given Du You’s ability to reach tier five when so young and establish such a large force without any help, he should meet our family’s standards."

The elders looked at each other and finally, the family head nodded, "Indeed, he meets the criteria. If it were someone else, we would definitely oppose you and the Xi Family girl competing, since you are our Li Family’s prized child. But with that boy, we have observed, and you being together is acceptable."

This was a demonstration of the power of status. If Du You did not have such abilities, even being a little close to Li Mengyao could have warranted warnings. Now, Du You had shown the potential to advance to tier six before graduating.

This meant that Du You might very well reach tier seven, and once someone entered tier seven, they were no longer just ordinary people.

Tier seven symbolized the distance between mortals and gods, something others might not understand but these great families were acutely aware of. Even if those at tier seven would not intervene on Earth, many had witnessed them.

Li Mengyao rolled her eyes at the floor and said nothing, after all, these were the family heads.

"Alright, let the children solve their own issues," Li Mengyao’s grandfather spoke up. The others gave face, as they all agreed with this matter. Besides, with Li Mengyao’s looks and talents, and the background of her family, it seemed unlikely to them that Du You would refuse any aspect of it.

But exactly how much benefit they could gain from this would depend on their management.

"I heard that the Xi Family girl has already acquired a territory and has reached tier five, impressive indeed."

Another person nearby added, "Our daughter cannot be weaker than someone else’s daughter. This time, we are prepared to support you so you can also obtain your own territory; you cannot lose to that girl." The rıghtful source is 𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗹⟡𝓯𝓲𝓻𝓮⟡𝙣𝙚𝙩

Their own daughter, although they had agreed to join forces with others, could not hold a lower status than others. This was not just a matter of family face but also related to real, tangible benefits.

Looking at the Lord’s Token they presented, Li Mengyao directly shook her head, "No, I want to prove that my ability is not inferior to Xi Qianxue’s, so I will not accept any help from the family. I don’t want any help at all."

"Don’t be stubborn; a territory is not that easy to obtain. And managing a territory afterward is not easy either. Otherwise, why do you think only we, the major forces, are qualified to build territories? Even if others get a territory, they still end up depending on us."

Of course, they knew Du You was an exception and not like most people. But most people were as they described, and Li Mengyao’s stance was somewhat annoying to them.

"No, I must do this on my own. If I can’t surpass Xi Qianxue with my ability, I will always be beneath her, which I think is not what you want to see," Li Mengyao still insisted.

Just when the others were about to say more, the family head suddenly spoke up, "Since you are so sure, let’s do it your way. However, I will only give you one year. If you cannot obtain your own territory within one year, then you must accept help from the family." It was rare for the family to offer such proactive help, and it was surprising that the girl would refuse it.

"One year, I will definitely succeed." A year was neither too long nor too short.

If she could not achieve it in such a long period, it would only prove that her abilities were inferior to Xi Qianxue’s. No matter how objective the reasons, Li Mengyao would not deny it, as it was her conviction.

"Also, I have another requirement, the world you choose to build the territory in must reach tier seven. You are already a step behind the Xi Family girl, so your territory must have greater potential."

"Hmph, he wouldn’t care about these things," it was clear that Li Mengyao knew she just wanted to compete with Xi Qianxue.

"If you don’t agree, we will take coercive measures. Even if that boy protects you, with his current strength, he is not yet capable of resisting our arrangements."

They were confident in themselves; Du You would need at least to reach tier six to refuse their arrangements. But they couldn’t afford to alienate Du You, as he was not part of their family.

If their relationship turned sour, it would be difficult to benefit once Du You achieved tier seven. For a family, interests are always of utmost importance, and familial affection is secondary.

Li Mengyao pouted her lips, "I agree, if I can’t manage even this, then I’d have wasted my time." Li Mengyao’s grandfather widened his eyes; how did a girl from such a distinguished family end up talking like a ruffian, forgetting she was a lady of high society.