The Peerless Beauty Stuck With Me

Chapter 1176 - 1175: The Li Family Burned Down

Tang Rao's eyes were like they had been tempered with fire.Knowing full well that this fight with Leng Pengfei was inevitable, why was he still trying to negotiate with Leng Pengfei? Wasn't it all just to buy more time to extinguish the fire?

"Tang Rao, if you beat me, you'll still have time to put out the fire. If you can't beat me, your days won't be any good. Want to give it a try?"

Leng Pengfei's words seemed to be advice or maybe mockery, but Tang Rao knew that if he didn't fight this battle, he would never be able to hold his head high in front of Leng Pengfei.

"Try? Of course, I have to try, you—damn it—"

Tang Rao immediately used the Accelerator and Powerful Soul's force, aiming for a quick and decisive victory. Speed was what he wanted,

Leng Pengfei never dreamed that Tang Rao would appear in front of him in the blink of an eye.

Was that swift and precise man really Tang Rao?

"Tang Rao, little brother, your technique is quite fast. It seems you've improved during this time, but unfortunately, you're still one step behind."

Leng Pengfei was smug.

The black-clad man had said that no matter how strong a person was, as long as they were entangled by Leng Pengfei's black smoke, they would inevitably meet their death. Unfortunately for Tang Rao, he had been entangled in Leng Pengfei's black smoke for quite some time.

"Oh really, but I don't think there's anything about you that's better than me. Also, this black smoke of yours tastes really good."

Tang Rao spoke with confidence.

Previously, Tang Rao had wanted to charge forward, but the black smoke in Leng Pengfei's hand didn't look like anything good. He hurriedly asked Jixing if it was a problem. Jixing's mind cleared for a moment and quickly told Tang Rao: "If you are of a normal constitution, the black smoke would kill you, but right now you have an Evil Physique. Tang Rao, you can safely absorb it; absorb it until he questions his own life."

To others, that black smoke was worthless, but to Tang Rao, it was a treasure, turning waste into something precious, enticing just to look at.

Tang Rao thought that since it was such a good thing, he should hurry before Leng Pengfei didn't have any black smoke left. Wouldn't that be a pity?

"What? You said this black smoke has a wonderful taste?"

Leng Pengfei felt like he had swallowed a green fly.

The move he thought was invincible was merely rated as having a wonderful taste by Tang Rao. How could anyone withstand such a blow?

"Yeah, is there more? The bit you sent earlier wasn't enough to fill the gap between my teeth. If you have more, and if it doesn't cost, why don't you give me some more?"

With that one sentence, Tang Rao nearly made Leng Pengfei explode in anger.

"Oh really, I have more, and I'll give it all to you."

The black smoke was generated through the acceleration of essence. If there was more, Leng Pengfei's own strength would weaken, but Tang Rao's words were so arrogant that Leng Pengfei felt he had to fight back just for the sake of his pride.

As soon as Leng Pengfei finished speaking, the black smoke continuously flowed from his hand.

The black smoke slithered like a serpent, coiling around Tang Rao, yet Tang Rao showed no sign of dodging at all.

"So, this is all you've got?"

In less than a moment, all the black smoke from Leng Pengfei's hand was completely absorbed by Tang Rao.

As the black smoke entered Tang Rao's body, he felt invigorated, delightfully comfortable.

"Tang Rao, don't get cocky."

Leng Pengfei was infuriated by Tang Rao, that black smoke was once his pride, now reduced to Tang Rao's snack, leaving Leng Pengfei fuming no matter how he thought about it.

"Come, if you have the guts, kill me quickly. Otherwise, get out of the way and don't interfere with me putting out the fire."

Tang Rao saw that the fire below showed no signs of being extinguished.

If it continued like this, the Tingzhou Li Family might be burned to the ground.

"Don't even think about putting out the fire, if you want to extinguish it, you'll have to step over my dead body."

Leng Pengfei had been humiliated by Tang Rao's strength, and he needed to win back his pride somehow.

He retracted the black smoke, not allowing Tang Rao any further advantage.

Why Tang Rao could use the black smoke as sustenance was something he'd have to ask the black-clad man later.

Leng Pengfei pulled out his broadsword, while Tang Rao wielded a handy longsword,

In the instant the broadsword and longsword collided, sparks flew, illuminating the scene.

"Your broadsword isn't more durable than my sword. Look at the nick on your blade."

Led astray by Tang Rao, Leng Pengfei glanced at his weapon, allowing Tang Rao to launch a second wave of attacks. A longsword sliced through the air, nearly cleaving the night in two.

Speed and force combined, swift, precise, and ruthless — all came together. After the lightning-fast stroke came down, Leng Pengfei was utterly stunned.

This was beyond human speed. No, this couldn't be Tang Rao; Tang Rao couldn't possibly possess such powerful bursts of energy.

At this moment, Leng Pengfei didn't have time for amazement; just blocking Tang Rao's Sword Qi had exhausted all his strength. As soon as the sword and broadsword clashed, his sword was split in two by visible speed.

"Tang Rao, you're incredible."

Leng Pengfei withdrew his broadsword, preserving his last ounce of strength.

From today's match, he understood Tang Rao's power.

Compared to Tang Rao, he was far behind.

"What's so incredible? I've only just begun, and haven't even used my ultimate move yet. Why not give me a chance to use it?"

Tang Rao pursued as Leng Pengfei fled, vanishing completely after covering a distance.

When it came to dealing with Leng Pengfei, Tang Rao was truly at a loss.

Today, Leng Pengfei's luck spared him. Next time—no, there would be no next time. Tang Rao would make sure Leng Pengfei died the next time they met.

With Leng Pengfei gone, Tang Rao did not pursue him further. He charged directly into the flames, inspecting which parts were ablaze and where the damage was most severe.

The main island was completely consumed, and when Tang Rao found Li Zhentong, he was only covered in soot, with no one else from the Li Family in sight.

"Tang Rao, Tang Rao, I'm here."

Li Zhentong looked at Tang Rao like he was holding onto a lifeline.

"Father-in-law, how come it's just you here, where are the servants?"

Tang Rao pulled the dazed Li Zhentong to a less affected area and spoke to him with concern.

"I don't know, they all disappeared suddenly, the Li Family is gone because I couldn't protect it. I'm sorry, I didn't safeguard the Li Family for you."

Ever since Tang Rao resolved the conflict between Li Zhentong and Li Qi Qi, Li Zhentong had changed, genuinely showing kindness towards Li Qi Qi and Tang Rao, not at all feigning it.

So Tang Rao was willing to be kind to Li Zhentong, because, after all, Li Zhentong was Li Qi Qi's biological father. What could be more important than the father-daughter bond?

"Father-in-law, let's not talk about this now. It's not your fault, the burning of the Li Family is also partly my responsibility."

Because it was Tang Rao who provoked Leng Pengfei into burning the Li Family to the ground.