Ye Guichen took a taxi back to Tianhe Martial Arts Hall, dropped off Fang Yu and Mai Gu, and then drove back to Yan Family Lane himself.

Upon entering the room, Ye Guichen saw that Shang Wen Dong had already come out of his cultivation.

"Mr. Ye."

Seeing Ye Guichen return, Shang Wen Dong quickly greeted him respectfully, unable to hide his excitement in his eyes.

Ye Guichen looked Shang Wen Dong over, nodding lightly: "Not bad, not bad."

"Hmm, Mr. Ye, that pill is really powerful. Although my cultivation realm hasn't visibly improved, it's stabilized at a top-notch mid-grade level, and I feel that now, even facing top-notch peak experts, I'm not afraid." Shang Wen Dong said excitedly.

Ye Guichen patted Shang Wen Dong on the shoulder: "This is just the beginning. Since you insist on following me, I won't drive you away. When we return, I'll introduce you to a few people from the Heavenly God Temple. Don't worry; I won't mistreat you. It won't take long before you enter the Innate Realm, and that's the true starting point."

Upon hearing this, Shang Wen Dong's eyes sparkled: "Mr. Ye, I'm willing to go through fire and water without hesitation!"

In the past, Shang Wen Dong only thought about avenging Old Yama.

After witnessing Ye Guichen's skills, Shang Wen Dong only wanted to join the Heavenly God Temple.

But Ye Guichen's words meant recognition and permission for him to join the Heavenly God Temple.

Moreover, the Innate Realm is just the starting point.

If this were before, he wouldn't have dared to even think about it.

Now, Shang Wen Dong felt that the Innate Realm was within reach.

"Alright, rest first. Tomorrow, we'll go to Nandu Martial Arts Hall together; there's still work to be done!"

After saying this, Ye Guichen didn't elaborate and turned to enter his room.

Shang Wen Dong watched Ye Guichen leave before returning to his own room.

Early the next day.

Ye Guichen got up to find Shang Wen Dong already standing at the door like a javelin.

"Mr. Ye, everything is ready!"

Ye Guichen smiled, said nothing, and ate a light breakfast outside with Shang Wen Dong before heading straight to Nandu Martial Arts Hall.

Upon arriving at Nandu Martial Arts Hall, it hadn't opened yet, so they first went to Tianhe Martial Arts Hall.

Fang Yu and Mai Gu had slept there last night.

Although the inside hadn't been renovated yet, they had put in two beds, so sleeping was not a problem.

Seeing no one causing trouble, Ye Guichen knew it was probably because the Chinese Medicine Association learned of Jinling Prince Mansion's connection with him and didn't dare act recklessly.

"Master Mai, quickly find someone to renovate this place," Ye Guichen said directly upon seeing Mai Gu, "In the future, our martial arts hall and Chinese Medicine Hall will open together and can support each other."

Mai Gu had been impatiently waiting, but still worried: "Sect Leader, the Jinling Chinese Medicine Association won't cause any more trouble, right?"

Ye Guichen laughed: "What are you afraid of? We have Wang Ying backing us. She's a girl dragon, and if they dare cause more trouble, it won't just be a simple beating."

Mai Gu chuckled upon hearing Ye Guichen mention Wang Ying: "Sect Leader, Wang Ying is quite pretty and has a great figure. Even though she's a bit tall, her genetics are good. If she really ends up with you, the kids will surely be tall too."

"Hey, Uncle Mai, what nonsense are you talking? I have a fiancée, okay?"

Mai Gu pouted: "Sect Leader, your status is different now. So what if you have a fiancée? Can you stop other girls from liking you? Hehe, I can see that although Wang Ying looks fierce on the outside, she's soft inside and probably already infatuated with you."

Ye Guichen was speechless.

How did this uncle become so gossipy?

"Alright, Uncle Mai, focus on your revival plan. As for the rest, don't worry about it! Quickly get Tianhe Martial Arts Hall up and running again, and we can open the Chinese Medicine Hall together when it's ready."

Mai Gu glanced in the direction of Nandu Martial Arts Hall: "Sect Leader, can that really be handled over there?"

"That's my business." Ye Guichen didn't bother explaining to Mai Gu and took him around the martial arts hall, explaining the renovation details.

Fang Yu followed closely, listening intently.

As he listened, Fang Yu's eyes turned red.

Looking at Ye Guichen's back, he felt an inexplicable sense of familiarity and grandeur.

According to Ye Guichen's idea, Tianhe Martial Arts Hall should restore its original appearance and add a memorial wall to commemorate Fang Yu's father, letting all who come to the hall know that someone put in a lot of effort for this place.

"Brother Ye, I, I..." Fang Yu's face flushed as he walked to Ye Guichen, intending to kneel.

Ye Guichen pulled him up: "Fang Yu, I'm doing all this not just for you but for profit. Remember, you are a man and must stand tall; don't cry so easily. Also, remember, I'm the owner of this martial arts hall, you're just my employee, and if you don't do well, I'll still fire you!"

Fang Yu nodded vigorously, knowing Ye Guichen was motivating him.

"Of course, if you do well, it's possible I'll leave this place to you in the future." Ye Guichen added, stunning Fang Yu.

"Brother Ye, rest assured, I won't disappoint you!" Fang Yu ultimately didn't kneel.

"Fang Yu, a man's knees are like gold; kneel to the heavens, the earth, and your parents, but don't kneel to others. Remember, as a man, you must stand tall and strengthen your spine!" Ye Guichen patted Fang Yu's shoulder and left Tianhe Martial Arts Hall with Shang Wen Dong.

Fang Yu clenched his fists, feeling his blood boiling, muttering: "Brother Ye, I understand!"

At that moment, Fang Yu's heart underwent a tremendous change.

When Ye Guichen and Shang Wen Dong arrived at Nandu Martial Arts Hall again, it seemed to have just opened.

But there were two rows of martial artists at the door, who didn't seem to be welcoming guests today.

Seeing Ye Guichen and Shang Wen Dong coming, someone immediately stepped forward to block them, speaking coldly: "We have important guests visiting today. Irrelevant people are not allowed inside!"

Ye Guichen couldn't help but laugh.

Important guests visiting?

Lu Liang clearly agreed yesterday, yet today they pulled this stunt.

Looks like he's trying to mess with me.

"I'm here to see your Master Lu!" Ye Guichen didn't rush in but said.

The person snorted coldly: "Master Lu is busy today and doesn't have time to see you."

"What, you're denying what you agreed to yesterday now?" Ye Guichen crossed his arms, saying teasingly: "Seems like you've been prepared, meaning your Master Lu doesn't want to do business with me today?"

Those martial artists were arrogant, playing dumb: "We don't understand what you're talking about. You'd better leave. Don't blame us for not warning you; if the people from the Martial Arts Association come later and see you causing trouble here, they might beat you to death with no one daring to intervene!"

Ye Guichen was taken aback.

Martial Arts Association?

Then suddenly realized.

Lu Liang, this fence-sitter, has cozied up to the Martial Arts Association, no wonder he's so arrogant now.

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