Originally, everyone had wanted to watch Li Ling's battle. Even those with low martial strength wanted to join in the excitement. However, Li Ling had spoken up and turned everyone away, telling them only to wait for news.
Of course, Li Ling still harbored some wariness toward the others. Even toward members of his own family, whether concerning himself or Chen Mo. If someone interfered while the two were fighting, the consequences would be impossible to predict.
Especially now, the Li Family's position within the country was rather awkward. They had to guard against not only the other aristocratic families, but also the Special Affairs Administration. Shi Caiqing had always borne a grudge against the Li Family!
Thus, aside from Hu Shi, everyone else had only come after hearing the news. They all hoped to gain something by watching the two men spar. Naturally, these people were not merely acquaintances of his; Li Ling understood their temperaments and knew their backgrounds well.
More importantly, every one of them had brought gifts, making it difficult for Li Ling to refuse. So he agreed. After all, Chen Mo had thoroughly sheared the Li Family's treasury once; any replenishment was welcome.
The group had arrived at White Stone Beach long ago, and they were all quite satisfied with it as a battlefield. It was desolate and empty, yet spacious. If anyone tried to hide, they could be spotted at a glance. And if they fought here, they could unleash their attacks without restraint. There was practically nothing here worth protecting anyway.
However, they had already been at White Stone Beach for several hours, yet Chen Mo still had not arrived. Aside from Li Ling, the others were growing anxious.
"Xiao Li Zi, it's almost noon. That youngster still hasn't come. Did he stand