Volume One, Chapter 14: Kneel Before Me and Call Me Grandfather!

Outside the entrance of the Qingcheng Group.

When Murong Lan arrived, dozens of security guards were already lying on the ground, clutching their stomachs and wailing in pain, their screams rising and falling in anguish.

“Qingcheng Group, listen up! Get Murong Lan out here to face death immediately, or we’ll crush Qingcheng Group flat!”

“And if you don’t want to make enemies of the Longmen Sect, leave this damn welcome party at Qingcheng Group right now! Anyone who stays will be treated as a member of Qingcheng Group and beaten to death with sticks!”

The disciples of the Longmen Sect shouted loudly at the entrance of Qingcheng Group, their intimidation palpable.

The full force of the Longmen Sect had descended, and it was terrifying enough that even the authorities dared not intervene, pretending not to see a thing.

“Ten minutes. Make good use of the time!”

Seeing everyone looking at each other without moving, the Longmen disciples threatened again.

“Young Master Cheng, what should we do now?”

Su Xuemei’s legs were weak with fear, ready to run.

But since they were brought here by Young Master Cheng, any move had to be approved by him first.

“Run? No, let’s… let’s wait and see!”

Cheng Sanfei was actually afraid inside. The Longmen Sect was huge!

They had a presence in all major cities across China and had even expanded overseas, their reputation far-reaching.

“But look... everyone’s leaving?”

Su Xuemei was very scared.

They did want to cooperate with Qingcheng Group, that was true.

But she didn’t want to lose her life just for a partnership!

“Don’t panic!”

Cheng Sanfei scolded her, then hurried over to Lord Jiu, pulling out a cigarette and offering it.

“Lord Jiu, this junior has long heard of your elegance. Seeing you today…”

“Get lost!”

Before Cheng Sanfei could finish, one of Lord Jiu’s bodyguards slapped the cigarette away, scolding him.

“Lord Jiu, I am the second young master of the Cheng family…”

“Get lost! Don’t understand human language, huh?”

“Yes, I’m leaving, I’m leaving!”

Seeing Lord Jiu showing no respect, not even sparing him a glance, Cheng Sanfei could only step aside.

“Damn it, where exactly did it go wrong?”

He scratched his head in confusion, unable to figure out which part had failed.

The Cheng family often cooperated with Lord Jiu and had given him many benefits.

Why had he suddenly turned his back on them?

“Ruyan, let’s go!”

Seeing Cheng Sanfei lose face before Lord Jiu, Su Xuemei couldn’t hold back any longer and dragged Liu Ruyan to leave.

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At this moment, all guests except Qingcheng Group members had gathered outside but had not left.

Such a rare battle between dragon and tiger was a spectacle they all wanted to witness.

Many knew some of the background, while others were completely confused.

“Ten minutes are almost up. Is Murong Lan going to be a coward and not come out?”

As time neared its end, the Longmen disciples shouted once more.

“Who are you calling a coward?”

Suddenly, a sharp female voice rang out.

Everyone immediately turned toward Qingcheng Group, where Murong Lan strode out with over a hundred martial artists behind her.

“Murong Lan, long time no see!”

Lord Jiu sized her up from head to toe, finally letting his gaze rest on her chest with a smiling greeting.

“Lord Jiu, isn’t it a bit excessive for you to send your entire sect to besiege my Qingcheng Group?”

“You should know that today marks the arrival of the real boss behind the multinational Qingcheng Group!”

Murong Lan confronted Lord Jiu directly, visibly angry.

Especially seeing the moaning security guards sprawled on the ground, her rage was uncontrollable.

“Murong Lan, why didn’t you say it was excessive when you sent people to smash Longmen?”

“Lord Jiu, I’m not impolite; it’s only fair to return in kind. Since you attacked Longmen and damaged its dignity, wouldn’t it be a loss of face if I didn’t respond?”

With that, Lord Jiu waved his hand, and a refined middle-aged man stepped forward, pulling out a contract and reading it aloud.

“Respected President Murong Lan, due to your attack on Longmen, Longmen hereby demands compensation from Qingcheng Group.”

“There are two options: first, Qingcheng Group in Xinhai City transfers fifty percent of its shares to Longmen. Longmen will not manage the group but will share in the profits; second, Qingcheng Group pays Longmen a one-time cash compensation of two hundred billion yuan…”

Upon finishing, Lord Jiu stroked his beard, leaning on his cane, fixing his gaze on Murong Lan’s chest with a smile.

“Murong Lan, don’t you think Lord Jiu is generous? Two choices, how nice, right?”

Pah!

Murong Lan spat a large mouthful of saliva on the ground.

“Dream on. I won’t choose any of your unreasonable demands.”

Then she took out a bank card and tossed it in front of Lord Jiu.

“One hundred million. That’s the most I’ll pay, enough to repair two or three Longmen halls!”

Murong Lan was fearless of Longmen; after all, she was from the Tianshan Mountains.

To those from Tianshan, the word ‘fear’ simply didn’t exist.

“Hahaha!”

Lord Jiu didn’t seem angry at Murong Lan’s defiance; instead, he laughed heartily.

Then magnanimously said, “Since you refuse those two options, I’ll give you another choice. You’ll definitely like it!”

Murong Lan sneered, unwilling to entertain him.

“As long as you sleep with Lord Jiu for one night, he will overlook your attack on Longmen. A very good deal—surely you won’t refuse?”

Openly acting like a scoundrel, and targeting the icy beauty from Xinhai, Lord Jiu was unique—apart from Chen Feng, no one else dared.

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“Looking for death!”

Xiao Fei exploded with rage, unleashing her hidden energy, and in a flash was before Lord Jiu, landing a brutal punch.

Swish!

Seeing this—

The bodyguards by Lord Jiu’s side quickly stepped forward, matching violence with violence, delivering a counterpunch.

Bang!

A loud crash echoed, Lord Jiu’s bodyguard stepped back several paces, unharmed.

Xiao Fei let out a muffled grunt as she was sent flying backward.

Crack!

If Murong Lan hadn’t caught Xiao Fei in time, dissipating much of the force, Xiao Fei would have been severely injured.

“Thank you, President Lan, for saving me!”

Xiao Fei bowed respectfully.

“You, step back. Don’t stick your neck out.”

Murong Lan stepped forward, pointing at the bank card on the ground.

“One hundred million compensation, that’s it. If Lord Jiu is dissatisfied, there’s nothing more to be done.”

Lord Jiu’s expression shifted; anger flashed in his eyes.

“Murong Lan, I have given you enough face. If you don’t appreciate it, at my command, over ten thousand Longmen disciples will flatten Qingcheng Group in an instant!”

Murong Lan remained unmoved, retorting with pride.

“Don’t threaten me. I’m not someone who’s easily scared!”

“Very well, since you’re so stubborn, don’t blame Lord Jiu for being ruthless!”

With that, Lord Jiu raised his scepter and commanded, “Longmen disciples, listen up! Smash Qingcheng Group! Anyone who dares to stop you will be beaten to death with sticks!”

“Yes!”

Over ten thousand Longmen disciples shouted in unison, their voices shaking the heavens and echoing for a long time.

“Let’s see who dares!”

Just as the Longmen disciples prepared to strike, a roar like a lion’s thundered from inside Qingcheng Group.

A shadow sped forth with terrifying speed, leaving overlapping afterimages in its wake.

“Damn... a master... a master…”

Lord Jiu’s heart trembled in fear upon seeing the continuous afterimages.

In an instant, the shadow stopped between Murong Lan and Lord Jiu, revealing a man wearing a ghost-faced mask.

“May I ask who you are?”

Lord Jiu immediately bowed with respect.

The man flashed forward and slapped Lord Jiu across the face with a sharp “smack.”

“Kneel down and call me grandpa!”