How About Raising the Stakes?

Qin Shaofeng had never imagined that Li Le was actually the son of Lihuo City's City Lord.

But with that, everything made sense.

No wonder Li Le could defy Lihuo City's original orders at the city gate and set up a checkpoint to charge entrance fees, though he was probably doing it merely for amusement.

Still, without the identity of the City Lord's son, no one would have dared play such a game.

No wonder Ran Jinrong feared Li Le so deeply.

However, because of his talent and aptitude, Liyuan, who possessed the status of a master, was somewhat fearless toward Li Le. It could even be said that he had something to rely on and did not take Li Le seriously at all.

After all, in this world where the strong devoured the weak, being born well did not necessarily mean possessing a lofty status.

Qin Shaofeng more or less understood now. Li Le's position in Lihuo City was probably quite awkward.

Qin Shaofeng was right. Li Le was indeed the son of Lihuo City's City Lord, but compared to his brothers and sisters, his identity as the City Lord's son was somewhat undeserved.

There was no helping it—his strength was insufficient!

And if not for Li Ruojun, Li Le's situation would likely have been even worse.

"Hmph!"

In response to Li Le's greeting, Li Ruojun merely snorted coldly. Yet Qin Shaofeng could tell that her snort carried only helplessness, not much blame toward Li Le.

From this, Qin Shaofeng could see that Li Ruojun seemed to care greatly about Li Le.

Facing his elder sister's cold snort, Li Le chuckled, but said nothing more.

At that moment, Li Ruojun shifted her gaze away from Li Le and onto Qin Shaofeng. There was a trace of scrutiny in her