Jinling is a vast city, with martial arts halls numbering in the hundreds, possibly even nearing a thousand.

Any martial arts hall seeking to grow and strengthen cannot do so without the Martial Arts Association.

Just like Zeng Chang, although he is not a particularly significant figure within the association, he certainly holds sway over the fate of martial arts halls.

It is precisely because of this status that Zeng Chang often receives benefits from these halls.

This time is no different.

Lv Liang entrusted Feng Tianhai with two percent of the profits to be given to him. Zeng Chang naturally would not refuse such benefits.

As for the rigid requirements of joining the association, they were of no concern.

In truth, in the eyes of the association, there are no absolute requirements—everything depends on the money offered and whether it is enough to break these so-called rigid requirements.

So, for Zeng Chang, it was merely a formality.

A brief visit, followed by a fine meal and drinks, accepting due benefits, and the matter of Nandu Martial Arts Hall would be as good as settled.

No one expected Ye Guichen to appear here.

The events of last night remained vividly in his mind.

Though Zeng Chang did not appear, Ye Guichen single-handedly incapacitated the dozen experts he sent, doing so without even being seen in action, leaving Zeng Chang unnerved.

Afterwards, Zeng Chang examined their injuries; every single one was incapacitated with a single move, without a single unnecessary action.

Even the woman he found to falsely accuse Ye Guichen would likely spend the rest of her life in a wheelchair.

Ye Guichen's ruthless methods made Zeng Chang break into a cold sweat.

Previously, based on Cao Xiu's words from the Chinese Medicine Association, this Ye Guichen supposedly had some skills, but was merely riding on Wang Ying's name with no significant background.

This emboldened Zeng Chang.

But now, Zeng Chang felt this was far from the truth.

If Ye Guichen were truly an ordinary person, would he act so ruthlessly without regard for consequences?

Who would believe that?

Without thoroughly investigating Ye Guichen's background, Zeng Chang did not wish to provoke this menace.

But now that they met, he had no choice but to face him.

His expression rapidly shifted back to calm.

On reflection, considering he was merely behind surveillance cameras last night, Ye Guichen did not recognize him, so why be nervous?

Regaining composure, Zeng Chang resumed his calm demeanor.

He nodded slightly and raised his hand: "Master Lu, please lead the way!"

Lv Liang gestured to Liu Xinyi: "What are you waiting for? Quickly come and accompany Director Zeng."

Liu Xinyi, unwilling though she was, stepped forward, her dimples showing: "Greetings, Director Zeng!"

Seeing Liu Xinyi, Zeng Chang's eyes lit up.

Such an innocent girl.

Like a lotus emerging from water, untouched by the worldliness of city girls.

"Who is this?" Zeng Chang asked deliberately, squinting.

Lv Liang, seeing Zeng Chang's interest in Liu Xinyi, quickly smiled and explained, "Oh, she's a distant relative of mine, raised in a rural area, unfamiliar with the city. Her mother asked me to find her a job, and seeing it as family, I couldn't refuse. So, I let her work as our hall's receptionist."

"Yes, yes, Director Zeng, though Xinyi hasn't left the countryside much, she's quite obedient and sensible."

Zeng Chang nodded lightly: "Xinyi? Hmm, nice name. Now that you're in the big city, work diligently; your future is bright."

"Yes, yes, thank you for the compliment," Lv Liang replied, increasingly delighted.

Although Liu Xinyi was a distant relative, she was utterly alone.

Without support.

If she could latch onto Zeng Chang, it would be immensely beneficial for the hall's development.

So, without consulting Liu Xinyi, Lv Liang orchestrated this.

Liu Xinyi, unaware of Lv Liang's scheming, simply thought this was her receptionist duty. She timidly nodded and led the way, occasionally glancing at Ye Guichen, hinting for him to leave quickly.

Ye Guichen noticed it all, cursing Lv Liang as despicable and shameless.

Considering it, Lv Liang was like a servant with multiple masters.

Previously tied to Dragon Tooth Duan Nanye, then King Yan, now the Martial Arts Association.

Lv Liang was indeed tenacious.

"Sorry, but I intend to buy this place to open a Chinese Medicine Hall. As for the tour, I think it's unnecessary." Ye Guichen blocked their path before they entered.

Lv Liang, feeling smug, thought: So, you've shown yourself!

I provoked you intentionally; this is your choice!

"What do you mean? This martial arts hall is mine, what does it have to do with you!" Lv Liang shouted: "Do you know who this is? Director Zeng of the Jinling Martial Arts Association, Mr. Zeng! How dare you block Director Zeng's path. Do you have a death wish?"

Roaring at Ye Guichen, Lv Liang inwardly urged him to lash out.

Ye Guichen ignored Lv Liang's theatrics, focusing on Zeng Chang, smiling: "Director Zeng, isn't it? You heard what I said, I offered fifty million to buy this place. So, joining the association is unnecessary, to avoid pointless trouble."

Zeng Chang's face darkened.

Instead of responding directly, he frowned at Lv Liang: "Master Lu, what is this about?"

Taking a formal stance.

Lv Liang quickly explained: "Director Zeng, I don't know what's happening! I don't know this guy, he's speaking nonsense. Given the location and scale of this hall, fifty million is impossible. He's just here to stir trouble!"

"Yes, yes, Director Zeng, don't mind this punk. I'll have him taken care of!" Feng Tianhai, exchanging a look with Lv Liang, stepped forward: "What are you waiting for? Get rid of this arrogant punk, break his legs, so he won't bother Director Zeng again!"

At his command, seven or eight martial artists surrounded Ye Guichen and Shang Wen Dong.

These martial artists, part of the association, accompanied Zeng Chang.

Feng Tianhai had planned with Lv Liang; if Ye Guichen fought, hitting association members would force Zeng Chang's hand.

With the entire association backing them, killing Ye Guichen would be effortless.

"What are you doing?"

Before the martial artists could act, Zeng Chang shouted: "Fall back; this is Nandu Martial Arts Hall's ground, it's not your place to act!"

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