Unintentionally Winning Over the Li Family

Hu Liena's words made Li Haitian and the others chuckle.

Ah, youth is wonderful.

Innocent and carefree.

"I believe Miss Nana still doesn't fully understand the situation outside."

"The leader of the pirates, known as 'Coral,' is a Titled Douluo. Even I cannot guarantee that the Li Family will be able to withstand an attack from nearly ten thousand pirates."

"Miss Nana, it's best not to act recklessly."

Li Haitian advised gravely.

The two people in front of him were important guests of the Li family, possibly backed by a powerful force.

If they couldn't protect Ye Tian and Nana, even if the Li family repelled the pirates, they might face total annihilation from that powerful force afterward.

Such consequences were beyond what the Li family could bear.

Hu Liena stuck out her tongue and didn't refute Li Haitian's words.

She looked at Ye Tian, "Brother, since Patriarch Li is worried about our safety, we should just stay put in the courtyard."

Ye Tian chuckled softly.

Before this, Zhou Long had already gone to dispatch the submarines.

The pirate attack was the perfect test ground for the submarines in combat.

How could he pass up such an opportunity?

If they could gather detailed data, it would be invaluable for upgrading the submarines in the future.

He raised his hand and said calmly, "Don't worry, Zhou Long will help your Li family. The pirates won't breach the Li family fortress."

Li Haitian was deeply grateful.

Zhou Long was a Titled Douluo. With him joining the defense, there was no need to worry about a lack of high-level combat power.

With this thought, Li Haitian couldn't persuade Ye Tian to stay in the secret underground chamber any longer.

He merely instructed Li Jiuchuan, "Jiuchuan, take more guards with you and stay close to protect Young Master Ye."

"I understand, Grandpa," Li Jiuchuan nodded in response.

Seeing that Li Haitian was about to leave, Ye Tian stepped forward and stopped him.

He took a jade bottle from the storage space at his waist and handed it to Li Haitian.

"Patriarch Li, this is a Strengthening Golden Pill. It will allow you to temporarily recover your Titled Douluo-level power, though after taking it, you won't be able to use soul power for a month.

Consider it an emergency tool for critical moments."

Li Haitian accepted the jade bottle with great care, overwhelmed with gratitude.

"…There are no words to express my thanks. From now on, the entire Li family will follow Young Master Ye's lead!"

Ye Tian smiled lightly and waved his hand.

He hadn't expected it to be so easy to win over Li Haitian.

Having another vassal family wasn't too bad.

Not long after, several elite guards arranged by Li Haitian arrived in the courtyard and greeted respectfully, "Greetings, Young Master Ye, Miss Jiuchuan."

Li Jiuchuan approached and looked at Ye Tian, "Young Master Ye, what do you plan to do?"

Her grandfather had tasked her with protecting Ye Tian.

If Ye Tian planned to personally fight on the front lines, she absolutely couldn't allow it.

It would be far too dangerous.

"I'll watch the battle from the city walls," Ye Tian said calmly.

He only wanted to record the submarine combat data; he didn't care about anything else.

"The city walls…"

Li Jiuchuan hesitated. The walls were on the front line of battle, nearly as dangerous as fighting directly.

Noticing the concern in her eyes, Ye Tian waved his hand, "Don't worry, I know my limits."

"Exactly! No matter how rampant the pirates are, they're just pirates," Hu Liena said, raising a small pink fist.

She was actually glad Ye Tian was going to the walls to watch the battle. That way, he could clearly see how the patrol team from Spirit Hall 'accidentally' passed by Golden Turtle Island and dealt with the pirates.

This would undoubtedly increase Ye Tian's favorable impression of Spirit Hall.

Thinking of this, Hu Liena giggled.

She really was a clever little fox.

"Alright." Li Jiuchuan no longer objected but instead adopted a determined expression, "If the pirates attack, I'll stand in front of you, Young Master Ye."

Her words triggered a sense of competition in Hu Liena.

Wow, she's trying to win Ye Tian's favor, isn't she?

Hu Liena stepped forward, standing in front of Ye Tian, smiling at Li Jiuchuan, but with a clear hint of vigilance:

"There's no need to worry, Sister Jiuchuan. I'll protect my brother."

Li Jiuchuan's face turned slightly awkward, and she nodded without saying anything.

Ye Tian glanced at Hu Liena indifferently.

Was she subconsciously treating him as her boyfriend?

What a hassle.

However, he didn't say anything.

After all, Nana was still young.

Of course, he meant in terms of her mental age.

Led by Ye Tian, the group arrived at a secluded section of the city wall.

This part of the wall was a bit farther from the harbor, making it less likely to be targeted but still offering a clear view of the battle.

In fact, Ye Tian had originally planned to watch from the main wall.

But Li Jiuchuan had strongly advised against it.

With no other choice, they came to this section of the wall.

"Too bad I didn't bring a telescope. Otherwise, we could see more clearly."

Gazing at the pirate ships in the distance, Ye Tian sighed.

"Telescope?" Li Jiuchuan, hearing the unfamiliar term for the first time, let out a soft "huh" and touched the corner of her mouth in confusion.

"It's a device for seeing things far away," Hu Liena explained with a chuckle. Li Jiuchuan's reaction reminded her of the first time she had seen a telescope.

"Oh…"

Li Jiuchuan nodded, still a bit puzzled.

Just then, a voice echoed from the pirate ship.

"Listen up, people of Golden Turtle Island! This is a personal grudge between us and Patriarch Li. Drop your weapons, and we won't harm the innocent!"

The voice, amplified by soul power, reached the island and could be heard across it.

Upon hearing this, Ye Tian sneered,

"These pirates are quite professional, trying to shift the blame."

Li Jiuchuan's expression turned serious, "Half the people on Golden Turtle Island are from the Li family, and the other half are loyal vassals. They won't fall for such petty tricks."

Ye Tian, however, wasn't convinced.

If Li Haitian hadn't regained his strength, the pirates' words might have worked.

In the face of danger, people's thoughts can't always be trusted.

Not just vassal families—even direct family members can be unreliable.

But Ye Tian didn't voice these thoughts.

In critical moments, you can't afford to lower morale.

"Pirates, do not be arrogant! I, Li Haitian, am here. If you dare to attack, let's see if you can get past me!"

Li Haitian's reply came loud and clear, stabilizing the morale of the Li family.

Moreover, it shocked the pirates.

They had gathered precisely because they thought the Li family was without a leader.

Now, Li Haitian's booming voice was a slap in their faces.

Sure enough, after Li Haitian's response, the pirates fell silent and stopped shouting.

They clearly knew that with Li Haitian present, their words would have no effect.

Instead, they hoisted their sails and prepared for battle.

At that moment, due to the typhoon, the sea was rough.

For ships at sea, the storm was a major disadvantage.

But for attacking ships, it was also a significant aid.

With their sails raised, the pirate ships surged toward Golden Turtle Island's harbor like arrows flying from a bow.

(End of Chapter)

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