Shen Qiang had bought Datong River Restaurant a few days ago, but because he was busy with cultivation and the evolution of tuberculosis bacteria, he hadn't visited Datong River during these days.

However, through Mr. Ma, he still had some understanding of Datong River.

Datong River, a famous landmark in North Korea.

The owner of Datong River was originally of Korean ethnicity.

Therefore, when the Datong River Restaurant was first established, it primarily featured Korean ethnic food. But the previous owner of Datong River was good at business and willing to invest, and began to hire famous chefs from various places. The quality of the dishes was quite high, and gradually, it built a reputation, eventually becoming one of the top restaurants in Provincial City.

But now, it belonged to Shen Qiang.

Today's visit to challenge the restaurant was tantamount to a bloodless victory.

From the reaction of the Hall Master of Life-extending Hall, it was clear that he dared not continue to stay.

They would be angry and hold grudges, but so what?

A Life-extending Hall that had left Provincial City was like a bird with broken wings.

Without a prominent status, without an economic source, even the largest family would crumble.

And should they dare to scheme against Shen Qiang again, Shen Qiang would completely eradicate them.

But they didn't dare.

Because for Life-extending Hall as it stood now, targeting Shen Qiang was tantamount to targeting Wan Xin and Cheng Xinyi. The retribution awaiting them would inevitably be a merciless slaughter.

Shen Qiang's decision to give them three days to leave Provincial City was for that reason.

The main reason was that in Jianghu, one does not have control over one's own fate.

If Shen Qiang had no property or business in Provincial City and did not plan to mix in the Cultivation World,

then he could have taken even more ruthless measures.

But the reality was that Shen Qiang still needed to stay in Provincial City.

Cheng Xinyi and Wan Xin needed to continue to do business, and while Shen Qiang might not need the help of the many medical families in the province, he did not want to stand against them.

After all, when the lips are gone, the teeth will be cold.

If Shen Qiang were to annihilate Life-extending Hall without discrimination, there might be no vocal objections, but behind the scenes, he would most certainly leave an impression of brutality and cold-bloodedness among these people of the Cultivation World.

Not only that.

The main reason was that ordering Life-extending Hall to leave Provincial City within three days was already the best outcome.

Bai Jiao and Xu Nan, although they brought people today to support Shen Qiang, did it only to ensure his safety. They couldn't possibly lend a hand to Shen Qiang and attack Life-extending Hall indiscriminately.

Even Zhong Family Medical Hall and Xiu Ju of the Dark Department felt the same way.

They would do their best to ensure Shen Qiang's safety but would certainly not act blindly on orders.

Under these circumstances, if Shen Qiang were to be recklessly aggressive and seek life or death confrontation with the people from Life-extending Hall, or refuse to allow Life-extending Hall any breathing space, the likely outcome could be Life-extending Hall risking everything to kill Shen Qiang.

Then there would certainly be a bloodbath.

So speaking of the challenge alone,

the current result could be considered perfect.

It demonstrated his own strength and forced Life-extending Hall to withdraw while also serving as a warning to other medical families within the province not to lightly scheme against him.

Beyond that, using the Acupuncture Technique of Small Leaf Plum Blossoms to issue the challenge also did justice to the respect Zhong Family Medical Hall and the others had for Shen Qiang.

It could be seen as killing several birds with one stone.

All the way without a word.

When they arrived at the Datong River restaurant, it was just about noon.

Perhaps due to the recent gourmet food competition, the business at Datong River restaurant was surprisingly good.

Shen Qiang and his group, getting out of the car, numbered about sixty or seventy people.

With an air of aggression, they entered the restaurant in a dark mass, drawing sideways glances not only from the other diners but also causing the front desk manager to become exceptionally nervous.

"Good afternoon, sir, may I ask how many are in your party?"

Looking at the anxious greeter whose face had taken on a waxy pallor, Shen Qiang smiled, "Pretty much everyone is here, just arrange according to standard table sizes. Serve the best set menu at each table, and let them choose their own drinks."

Upon hearing this, the beautiful female greeter became somewhat tense, and with a cue from the manager, she said, "Sir, may I ask if you have made a reservation?"

Shen Qiang shook his head.

The female greeter immediately said, "I am sorry, sir, but our restaurant is fully booked and unable to accommodate you, please understand."

Hearing this, Shen Qiang laughed.

At that moment, Bai Jiao, who had just entered, couldn't help but feel a bit disappointed and said, "When we were at the door earlier, I saw that this restaurant's specialty dish is the truffle steak, a runner-up in the gourmet competition, and I was really looking forward to trying it. I didn't expect that we wouldn't be welcomed. Let's go then."

Hearing that, Shen Qiang laughed, "Call your manager out here."

The beautiful greeter was anxious and said, "Please understand, sir."

Right then, there was a clatter of footsteps from upstairs, followed by the voice of Boss Ma saying, "What's going on? Is someone causing trouble?"

The beautiful greeter immediately felt reassured and quickly said, "Boss Ma, please hurry over, these guests have no reservation, so…"

At this moment, Shen Qiang laughed upon seeing Boss Ma staggering down the stairs with a toothpick in his mouth.

Boss Ma burst into laughter as soon as he saw Shen Qiang, along with Xu Nan and Bai Jiao.

"They thought you were here to dine and dash or make trouble," chuckled Boss Ma.

The beautiful greeter was stunned upon hearing this.

Looking at Boss Ma releasing the woman who appeared to be a waitress and was fairly attractive from his embrace, Shen Qiang laughed, "Rabbits don't eat the grass by their burrows, take her away."

The woman was also startled.

At this point, the front desk manager, somewhat nervous, said, "Boss Ma, what should we do about this…"

"What should we do!" Boss Ma laughed, his eyes crinkling, "Pay attention, this young man leading a big group with such an imposing air is your new boss, Shen Qiang."

In an instant, everyone in the restaurant was stunned.

The beautiful greeter was so shocked that she stood frozen for a full three seconds before stuttering, "Hello, boss, I didn't know it was you, I… I…"

Shen Qiang laughed, "Don't worry, these are all my friends. Just do as I told you earlier, standard tables, however many each table seats, that's how many you arrange."

"Oh, right away, boss."

The greeter immediately started directing his group.

At this time, Xu Nan looked at Boss Ma with an astonished expression and smiled, "This restaurant belongs to Shen Qiang?"

Boss Ma's eyes immediately lit up, and he nodded slyly. Then, he lowered his voice, his expression exaggerated as he said, "Outrageous profit! Why bother with antiques? Partner up with Qiang for the restaurant business! A few small steaks." Boss Ma gestured with his hands the size of a small dish, saying, "Just this big, 1,888 yuan, and people are lining up!"

Xu Nan's eyes brightened, "Really?"

Boss Ma chuckled, winking, "Look over there in the restaurant, everyone's eating it."

Xu Nan's eyes shone, looking at Shen Qiang, "Wow, Shen Qiang, you're making money too easily."

Shen Qiang smiled, "Just got it recently, messing around for fun, doesn't matter if it makes money or not."

Hearing this, Boss Ma found it hard to contain himself, "Don't, don't call it messing around. If you're not keen on such a lucrative deal, sell it to me quickly, I'll add twenty million on top."

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