Chapter 1701: Chapter 1701

Li Yifei was ultimately just joking, bringing up the topic to ease Xu Yingying’s emotions, rather than really intending to do so. The witchcraft within him had completely returned to normal, strong as before. Li Yifei’s physical and mental changes made the witchcraft restless, ready to punish him.

Although he desired it greatly, he could not rely on his hands or tools. Li Yifei quickly shifted the topic to the fight with Satan. He knew he had greatly improved and understood the difference between now and then, but he wouldn’t underestimate his opponent. After all, Satan had also improved, and his method of rapid enhancement was quite terrifying, something Li Yifei wouldn’t be able to replicate. Especially now that the innate vital energy he gained from the Kunlun Stone Wall was almost depleted, losing an advantage and a trump card. But who says he doesn’t have other trump cards...?

After hearing this, Xu Yingying fell silent for a moment. She was laying on Li Yifei’s arms, lightly inhaling and slowly exhaling, saying, "Anyway, I believe in my husband’s abilities. He will definitely win, but everything fears accidents. I hope you can be cautious and avoid unexpected surprises!"

Li Yifei seriously nodded and said, "As you command, my love."

"Behave yourself." Xu Yingying bumped Li Yifei’s shoulder with her forehead, saying, "You really can’t be careless. This Satan is very sinister."

"Haha, of course, I know," Li Yifei hugged her tighter, saying, "There are seven days left. During this time, I’ll adjust myself and also investigate his actual strength. But first, we can’t be scared by him, right?"

"Mm-hmm, I believe my husband will definitely triumph. My sisters, the kids, and I will be waiting for you at home!" Xu Yingying nodded repeatedly.

"Actually, I think you want to watch live!" Li Yifei played with Xu Yingying’s fingers while speaking. Her hands were very beautiful, not only with good skin but also translucent and white, and her little hands were soft, slender fingers very pretty, both long and soft, just freshly bathed, her fingers and arms’ skin still slightly cool, very comfortable to touch.

With this matter cushioning, Li Yifei also thought less about those other things, and the topics between them shifted again, from competing with Satan to chatting about the current situation of the Li family. Speaking of which, Xu Yingying suddenly remembered something, propping herself up and looking at Li Yifei, she said very seriously, "Honey, there’s something you must do."

"Oh?" Li Yifei reached out with his finger to rub Xu Yingying’s smooth and tender cheek, saying, "What is it? So formal?"

Xu Yingying replied, "This matter needs to be done, there’s only one left now, this months-long business war needs to come to an end. So I think we should organize a banquet, invite people from other families to connect with each other, and meet up."

Once Xu Yingying mentioned this, Li Yifei immediately understood what it was about. This wasn’t the first time it’s been brought up. Mile City is stable enough, with the Li family presiding, cooperating with the city; disturbances are neither likely nor permitted.

However, across the province, many families not so amicable with the Li family are hesitating and doubting. Some are warily apprehensive, worried the Li family will swallow up and digest those two families. The Li family has now grown into a giant beyond imagination for those families. But if the Li family stays calm and low-key, it doesn’t affect others much. At worst, in areas where businesses overlap, they can give way or modify the market to avoid direct confrontation with the Li family’s enterprises represented by Li Yifei. But if the Li family isn’t satisfied and continues to expand, that’s where problems begin.

Those families certainly don’t want to see this. If the Li family doesn’t restrain itself and keeps expanding, regardless of the effects on the Li family, for them, it would be a nightmare. Nobody wants to be targeted by the Li family, with its current capital and power. Once targeted, unless another giant assists them, their chances of survival are slim, even resisting would be futile.

Of course, saying this is easy. If the Li family really wants to do it, it requires comprehensive consideration and planning, a meticulous strategy, and momentum to guide it; it doesn’t happen just by wanting it.

Mile City is calm, and the leaders naturally want to see this, not only calm but continuously prospering and strong. The Li family’s industries are compliant, paying due respects, taxes, and maintenance which are fulfilled, so the leaders won’t have any objections if there are any, they won’t voice them. The source of thɪs content is 𝕟𝕠𝕧𝕖𝕝•𝖿𝗂𝗋𝖾•𝘯𝘦𝘵

It’s different in the provincial capital. Some people, like the Ye family are certainly very happy. From now on, not only does it have additional support within the province, but nationwide, if they encounter trouble, because of their relationship with the Li family, the Ye family can have some confidence. At least if it comes to that step, they can turn to Ye Yunzhu. Deputy Mayor Ye wouldn’t watch the Ye family fall into trouble without doing anything.

Moreover, the Ye family and Li family are on good terms, starting with Old Master Ye. The initial deeds also foster a good relationship with Li Yifei. Hence, under the Li family’s policy of shared interests this time, the Ye family has also gained considerable benefits.

Families with such considerable gains naturally are accompanied by those with no gains or even pull tricks behind the scenes and hurriedly withdrew once detected by the Li family. These families are truly in daily fear, nervously retracting, occasionally glancing at the Li family to see if trouble is coming, and checking if they’re being targeted.

There are indeed a few such families, genuinely worried.

Xu Yingying brought up this matter to show the Li family’s attitude, it could be seen as settling scores post-autumn or as a reconciliation. Being on the Li family’s invitation list allows them to choose to come or not; both options are permitted and their freedom. But in the eyes of those families, it’s different.

Take the Ye family, their arrival naturally marks them as honored guests, elevating the Ye family’s status dramatically among the provincial families, although it’s not low now.

If any family suddenly receives courteous treatment or more closeness from the Li family, it indicates a good relationship with the Li family. Conversely, those who can’t attend or weren’t invited may have self-reflection and concerns. If all provincial families go except theirs, what does it mean? It means abandonment. Subsequently, without Li Yifei representing the Li family acting, other families will distance themselves. And even those befriending or wanting to attach to the Li family will act against families that can’t go, allying against them, a practice enduring throughout history uninterrupted.