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The Heping Hotel was still calm and orderly. The Qing Gang disciples, once intimidated by Qin Fang, were behaving themselves now...

The few underlings handled by Qin Fang had significantly recovered after all this time, though the spots they were hit still throbbed with pain.

Feeling this pain only made them realize just how strong Qin Fang was, making them even more reluctant to act rashly...

However, just because these Qing Gang disciples didn't dare to confront Qin Fang didn't mean they couldn't do anything. So, at the hotel entrance, they spontaneously blocked guests from entering...

It could be considered a direct clearing of the scene...

Perhaps it was also a way of saving some face for Kui Mingyu and the Qing Gang!

This was good too, as it saved Qin Fang from unnecessary trouble and allowed him some ease. Naturally, he wouldn't hinder the Qing Gang disciples' actions.

After all, his main goal was to resolve the previous conflict with the Qing Gang. Negotiation was the best choice. If not necessary, he didn't want them to become outright enemies.

The reason he dealt with Kui Mingyu so harshly was mainly because he knew this guy was reckless. If left unchecked, he'd undoubtedly cause many disturbances. Of course, it was also because this guy had teased Chu Yunxuan, so naturally, he needed to be disciplined...

Moreover, despite Kui Mingyu's notable status, he fell short of Qin Fang's expectations. His influence within the Qing Gang was minimal, and his words were as effectual as empty air.

To bring out someone with enough weight, Kui Mingyu was the best pawn to use, leading to Qin Fang's decisive handling of him...

It seemed now that Qin Fang had achieved his aim. The Qing Gang should have sent someone with substantial authority.

Now that the Qing Gang disciples had cleared the scene, it was for the best...

Kui Mingyu's embarrassment was tolerable, as apart from being Boss Kui's son, he amounted to nothing—unable even to speak in the Qing Gang... But Qin Fang couldn't let this prominent figure lose face.

Kui Mingyu's disgrace would only earn him resentment from Qin Fang, which he wouldn't mind at all. After such a turmoil, this kid would also act more courteously.

Yet if that prominent figure were humiliated, the negotiations would collapse completely, and a large-scale clash between the two sides would be imminent...

Qin Fang himself could easily withdraw from Jiangzhou and return to his home base in Ninghai. Despite the proximity of the two cities, for the Qing Gang to extend their reach into Ninghai, they'd have to consider Qin Fang's stance first!

However, if Qin Fang left, many would be implicated, with Wu Tang being the first target. Given Boss Kui's tactics, background, and power, he might not fear Wuling, the mayor... It's likely that if these two heavyweights spar, Wu Tang, the poor fellow, would be the ultimate casualty.

Qin Fang got along well with Wu Tang and didn't want to land him in trouble. Hence, his actions needed to be meticulous, while trying to shoulder as much animosity himself.

He was quite used to the attention—more lice don't itch, more debts don't worry him... Anyway, he'd offended enough people not to mind adding the Jiangzhou Qing Gang to the list.

Elder Alai arrived promptly, as expected, being not too far, and was naturally accompanied by Ah Hu...

Most of the Qing Gang disciples at the entrance didn't recognize Elder Alai, much like many hadn't seen Boss Kui. The two mainly operated behind the scenes and rarely managed specific affairs.

But seeing Ah Hu return with such caution and, recalling Qin Fang's earlier remarks, they realized this elderly man was undoubtedly a significant figure in the gang.

"Master, they're inside..."

Ah Hu first checked with the underlings and, after confirming that Qin Fang and others hadn't left, reported back to Elder Alai and accompanied him into the hotel.

The Qing Gang disciples continued to block the hotel, disallowing anyone else from entering.

At this moment, Qin Fang was joking with Chu Yunxuan, while Wu Tang was busy watching over Kui Mingyu, not disturbing them.

But when Elder Alai entered the lobby, Qin Fang, who was conversing with Chu Yunxuan, suddenly froze with a serious expression.

"Grandmaster level..."

Ah Hu's return was expected by Qin Fang, as was him bringing someone of high standing.

However, Qin Fang was caught off guard by the person's unexpected status and strength.

With his scouting skill, already at the grandmaster level, Qin Fang could identify almost anyone unless they were specially concealed.

Elder Alai was no exception; Qin Fang quickly discerned that the old man's cultivation surpassed even Qin Fang's mentor, Cai Pingyuan, reaching the grandmaster level...

Currently, Qin Fang was only at Level 5, with combat strength approximating Level 6, but this Elder Alai was already a Level 7 Grandmaster... a strength far beyond Qin Fang's current capacity to handle.

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