Lei Li meant that Lei Xinrui was not his biological daughter!
For both Lei Wuting and Lei Xinrui, this bombshell news was like a bomb exploding in their hearts, a heavy blow to both.
"My sister... she's not my biological sister."
As if struck on the head, Lei Wuting's expression became blank.
He had never experienced anything like this before.
For a moment, I didn't know what to do.
“I see…I see.” Lei Xinrui murmured, then raised her beautiful eyes and smiled sadly, “Father, although I am not your biological daughter, I have called you Father for seventeen years. Can it not outweigh the benefits in front of me?”
Her question didn't need an answer, because she already knew the answer.
All she wanted to know was, as her adoptive father, didn't Lei Li feel any remorse?
When Lei Xinrui asked that question in an almost trembling voice, Lei Li's heart did indeed clench.
Humans are not plants or trees; how can they be without feelings, especially since she was an adopted daughter whom he had raised for seventeen years.
"Xinrui, if you choose to come home now, the Lei family will still welcome you. You will still be my lovely daughter."
Lei Li made concessions; now it all depends on Lei Xinrui's decision.
From the moment Lei Li pushed Lei Xinrui away and revealed that she was merely his adopted daughter, she had completely given up on Lei Li.
Even if she weren't already Tang Lian's wife, and even if they hadn't officially married, if she went back now, everything would be irreversible.
Everything has changed.
"I will follow the beggar and the old man, and now I am Tang Lian's wife, so no matter what the fate of the Tang Clan is, I will go through life and death with him."
Lei Xinrui spoke resolutely, causing a hint of pain to appear in Lei Li's eyes.
But those who achieve great things must make sacrifices.
"Since that's the case, whether you live or die is none of your father's fault."
Lei Li sighed, then turned to look at Master Tang: "I've heard that one of your disciples, Tang San, has created the most powerful hidden weapon in the martial world, the Buddha's Wrath Tang Lotus. Is this true?"
A cold, sharp glint flashed in Mr. Tang's old eyes in an instant.
Just as he expected, the various factions of the martial arts world gathered here today under the pretext of seeking the Buddha's Wrath Lotus of the Tang Clan.
He had already ordered a news blackout, so the outsiders had no way of knowing.
In other words, there is a traitor within the Tang Clan!
"The Buddha's Wrath Lotus is indeed one of the top hidden weapons of our Tang Clan. As for whether it has been made or not, that seems to have nothing to do with the various sects in the martial arts world, right?"
Mr. Tang said calmly.
Lei Li laughed wildly and said, "Mr. Tang, you are joking. As far as I know, the Buddha's Wrath Lotus is extremely powerful and has a wide killing range. Even top martial arts masters would have a slim chance of survival when facing the Buddha's Wrath Lotus. It is enough to destroy a sect."
"If the Tang Clan truly possesses such a hidden weapon, it will undoubtedly pose a significant threat to all factions in the martial arts world."
"As soon as the news spread, all the sects, big and small, in the martial arts world were filled with panic and fear."
"Therefore, we have initiated the Martial Arts Alliance and jointly requested the Tang Clan to hand over the Buddha's Wrath Tang Lotus for safekeeping by several representatives of the alliance, in order to ensure the stability and harmonious development of the martial arts world."
"A request?" Mr. Tang sneered. "Does your attitude and behavior resemble a request?"
"We had no choice but to do this, and we hope Mr. Tang will understand."
After Lei Li finished speaking, he walked to Huo Qing's side and said with a smile, "I'm sure Mr. Tang has also noticed that we were all dining together, but only the Tang Clan disciples were poisoned. It's because Mr. Huo showed us that he had given us the antidote."
"Therefore, if the Tang Clan cooperates properly, I, Lei Li, guarantee with my personal integrity that Mr. Huo will personally deliver the antidote to everyone afterwards, and I, Lei Li, will also personally come to apologize!"
Huo Qing nodded slightly and said, "I have long heard that the Tang Clan is unparalleled in the world for its hidden weapons and poisons. I also believe that if the Tang Clan is given enough time, they will definitely be able to develop an antidote for the Heartbreak Curse."
"But Mr. Tang, don't forget that you only have seven days, and the longer the time is, the more severe the pain and torment you will suffer."
"We hope that Mr. Tang will think carefully about whether the Buddha's Wrath Tang Lotus is more important, or the lives of hundreds of people in the Tang Clan."
As he spoke, Huo Ran still wore a kind smile, making it impossible to detect a trace of threat in his words.
"Hmph!" Master Tang's face was resolute and unyielding as he said, "The Buddha's Wrath Tang Lotus belongs exclusively to my Tang Clan, and outsiders shall not lay a finger on it."
"I'll make this clear: even if the entire Tang Clan is wiped out today, you will not get anything from the Tang Clan!"
“What a stubborn old man.” Lei Li sighed as if in pain, and slowly raised his palm: “Mr. Tang, in fact, I didn’t want things to be like this either. You forced us to do all this.”
As his fan-like hand descended, a group of black-clad martial arts masters filed in from outside the banquet hall. Even the disciples from various sects who were dining stood up, ready to pounce.
This time, not only did highly prestigious sects such as Shaolin, Wudang, Kunlun, Emei, Huashan, Diancang, and Hainan come, but even some small and medium-sized sects and aristocratic families participated.
From the moment the news of the Buddha's Wrath Tang Lotus's appearance spread, the Tang Clan was destined to become the public enemy of the martial arts world.
The Buddha's Wrath Lotus is something all factions are determined to obtain!
The entire banquet hall was instantly filled with tension and a chilling atmosphere; the air itself seemed to turn cold.
The alliance disciples have completely surrounded the Tang Clan disciples.
Some held knives and guns in their hands, while others had arrows in their hands. The knives were already drawn and the arrows were already on the bowstring, all aimed at the Tang Clan disciples.
The cold, sharp light of blades gleamed in the flickering candlelight, and arrows were poised to be shot at any moment. In addition, the leaders and elders of various martial arts sects were all gathered here.