After Zhou Yu captured the yellow jade and handed it over to Tong Qiang and others at the Martial Pavilion, he remained there waiting.

He believed that the Dark Domain behind the yellow jade wouldn't just let it go like that.

They would definitely act.

When the Dark Domain takes action, he could then follow the clues to uncover those who attacked the former minister years ago and use this as an entry point to weaken the Dark Domain's power completely.

While Zhou Yu was waiting at the Martial Pavilion, a call from Wang Hongshan of the Tianyu Commerce Chamber suddenly came through.

"Mr. Zhou, I wonder if you're free tonight? I'd like to invite you to dinner."

On the phone, Wang Hongshan spoke very politely.

Zhou Yu was slightly taken aback. He didn't know what Wang Hongshan meant by inviting him to dinner at this time.

However, upon further thought, he considered a possibility!

Could it be that the Tianyu Commerce Chamber is also involved in the case of the former minister's murder?

Thinking of this, Zhou Yu squinted his eyes and nodded:

"Alright."

Hearing Zhou Yu agree, Wang Hongshan slightly breathed a sigh of relief.

"Mr. Zhou, I will send someone to pick you up in the evening."

"Okay."

After hanging up the phone, Zhou Yu carefully thought about the matter and then began to cultivate with closed eyes.

At seven o'clock in the evening, Wang Hongshan's people came to pick Zhou Yu up to the hotel.

By the time Zhou Yu arrived at the hotel, several core executives of the Tianyu Commerce Chamber were already in place.

In addition to Wang Hongshan, the first vice president, two vice presidents, and two senior advisors were present.

A week ago, these people did not take Zhou Yu seriously at all.

They were even full of hostility.

But since a week ago, when Zhou Yu publicly helped Feihong break through to the King Realm, their perception of Zhou Yu changed instantly.

At this moment, as they looked at Zhou Yu, their eyes were full of enthusiasm, and they all came forward to greet and shake hands with him actively.

Getting along well with Zhou Yu meant that they could ask him to help their Saint Realm peak-level martial artist break through.

This was an enormous temptation.

But one person stayed at the back all along, seemingly intentionally or unintentionally hiding himself, not wanting to be noticed.

This person was Vice President Fan Tianlei.

After shaking hands and conversing with the others, Zhou Yu glanced at Fan Tianlei, who seemed to sense it. He didn't meet Zhou Yu's eyes and kept his head down.

Seeing this scene, Zhou Yu had an understanding.

Then, at Wang Hongshan's invitation, he sat at the head of the table.

After sitting down, Wang Hongshan smiled at Zhou Yu:

"Mr. Zhou, let's chat over dinner."

"Okay."

As Zhou Yu picked up his chopsticks, the others also started eating and drinking.

After three cups of wine, Wang Hongshan spoke:

"Mr. Zhou, I heard you caught someone from the Black Dragon Society, and I must remind you, that yellow jade has a significant backing, which is the Dark Domain."

"What you did, the Dark Domain might retaliate."

Hearing this, Zhou Yu sneered.

"Retaliate?"

"If it's about revenge, it's me who should take revenge. The people of the Dark Domain killed the previous minister of my Martial Pavilion, and this matter will not be settled just like that."

As Zhou Yu spoke, a murderous intent erupted from him.

This frightened the people beside him so much that they didn't dare to breathe loudly.

Wang Hongshan's face also changed slightly.

The reason he asked was to subtly probe what Zhou Yu's situation was in capturing the yellow jade.

Now it seems Zhou Yu indeed came to avenge the former minister, and with such a motive, the forces involved in the encirclement of the former minister would eventually be exposed.

Instead of being uncovered by Zhou Yu, it's better to confess actively; perhaps there might be room for reconciliation.

Thinking of this, Wang Hongshan quietly kicked Fan Tianlei under the table.

Fan Tianlei's body trembled, and then he took a deep breath and stood up, looking at Zhou Yu.

"Mr. Zhou, I..."

However, as he was about to speak, he stopped.

Zhou Yu looked at Fan Tianlei indifferently.

"Vice President Fan, what's wrong?"

Fan Tianlei took a deep breath, mustered the courage, and said:

"Mr. Zhou, actually, I was also involved in the former minister's death at the Hucheng Martial Pavilion."

Hearing this, Zhou Yu's eyes instantly narrowed, and a terrifying murderous intent erupted from him.

Fan Tianlei only felt that a chill of extreme coldness enveloped him, causing him to tremble uncontrollably, cold sweat dripping down his forehead one bead after another.

But he still forced himself to speak:

"Mr. Zhou, I'm sorry. Although I wasn't the mastermind behind this, I personally participated. Now that Mr. Zhou and my Tianyu Commerce Chamber have a close relationship, I don't want to ruin it."

"So today, I am confessing to you voluntarily."

"Whether you kill or spare me is entirely up to you, Mr. Zhou."

Wang Hongshan quickly added:

"Mr. Zhou, back then, we really had no choice. If we didn't participate, we would've been continuously suppressed and marginalized. Although our Tianyu Commerce Chamber is considered a top force in Hu City."

"There's a saying, 'A good tiger can't match a pack of wolves.' Our chamber is still primarily focused on commerce. If we completely offend these people, then in the future, the chamber will find it difficult to move forward."

"I hope you can understand, Mr. Zhou!"

After Wang Hongshan finished speaking, he nervously looked at Zhou Yu.

Zhou Yu kept silent.

The entire room's atmosphere gradually dropped to freezing point, and everyone felt an overwhelming sense of tension.

This situation lasted for about a minute before Zhou Yu spoke:

"Vice President Fan's willingness to voluntarily disclose this matter reassures me."

"Initially, I intended to execute each of the assassins of the former minister, but in light of your early admission, I can spare your life."

Upon hearing this, Wang Hongshan and the others relaxed their tense nerves slightly.

The thing they feared most was Zhou Yu acting, as they might not be able to leave here alive.

Then, Zhou Yu continued:

"However, while the death penalty can be spared, you cannot escape punishment."

"I need you to do two things, and I can let you go."

Fan Tianlei, who thought he was doomed, unexpectedly heard Zhou Yu agree not to kill him. He immediately expressed his gratitude respectfully:

"Thank you, Mr. Zhou, for your magnanimity. Whatever you instruct, I will comply without question."

"Please tell me."

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