"Don't tell me the Divine Doctor is not afraid I'll default on the debt and not acknowledge it?"

"If you really were that sort of person, I wouldn't have treated your wife and children. Don't feel like I've only given them a few shots; the energy I've used, you can't see. Even if your bar sells for half a million less, you're not at a loss at all."

Ling Zhenfei spoke the truth. The consumption of Spiritual Power was beyond his imagination. In modern society, if he found another cultivator, even for one million, they wouldn't be willing to spend so much Northern Spiritual Energy. Fortunately, Ling Zhenfei had the Heaven-Dropping Essence Marrow to utilize. Otherwise, he wouldn't be willing to use up so much in one treatment, surging seven or eight times as much.

"What are you saying, Divine Doctor? Even if you asked me to give you the bar, that would be fine, let alone just paying for it. It's okay if you don't have the money now; give it to me whenever you have it."

"Let's do it this way. I'll give you one million ten thousand first, and the remaining three hundred and fifty thousand, I'll give you later. Your wife and children will need to use medicinal soaks every day, and these medicines are also a huge expense."

"You've thought of everything, Divine Doctor. Rest assured, we'll do as you said. I'll go right away to find someone to prepare things and then transfer the bar over to you."

After Ling Zhenfei had explained everything, he left the bar and headed towards Zhou Jian's motorcycle shop. Originally, running into Liu Benchang was an accident, but this accident opened up another door for him.

Getting a bar, and at such a low cost, was very important for him. In the past, he didn't pay much attention to using his abilities. He relied most on Medical Arts, but he hadn't really taken advantage of them. Strong Medical Arts were his most effective way to develop interpersonal relationships and strengthen his influence.

After saving Old Master Qiu on the train, then Old Master Qiu immediately reciprocated the favor, which was a testament to the power of good interpersonal relations.

The bar was only a few streets away from Zhou Jian's shop. There were a couple of young guys fixing bikes at the entrance of the shop. When they saw Ling Zhenfei, they ran over to greet him. These young men were very respectful, seeing their boss.

Zhou Jian had already been notified and soon came out to welcome him.

"Boss, I was just about to call you. Didn't expect you to come over."

"Call me? Is there something wrong?"

"We received an invitation to a banquet, and I was wondering if you wanted to go or not," Zhou Jian said, taking out an invitation from behind him.

"Whose invitation is it, and how did it get here for me?" Ling Zhenfei was genuinely surprised. How could someone send an invitation here for him?

"It's a secret invitation. I've heard that all major and minor factions in Binyang have received one. Since we defeated the Three Killers Club last time, we now have a bit of a reputation in Binyang, so the invite came to us as well," Zhou Jian explained with a smile, clearly a bit proud.

"Who is inviting, and what for?"

"I don't know who's behind it, but I think we should attend. Since all the factions in Binyang received an invitation, the Three Killers Club will definitely be there. If we don't go, it will look bad, and the other factions might look down on us."

"Alright, then let's go." Actually, Ling Zhenfei didn't want to participate in such activities. He wasn't keen on establishing his own faction, but it seemed he had no choice.

"Boss, did you come here for something specific?"

"I do have something to discuss with you."

"What's up?" Zhou Jian asked as he followed Ling Zhenfei inside the shop.

"I want to add some assets to the sect. I'm not sure if we can protect them."

"What kind of assets? Tell me about it," Zhou Jian was eager, knowing Ling Zhenfei must have some plan.

"Do you know about the Earthquake Bar on Taiping Street?"

"Of course I know the Earthquake Bar. It's in the best location, and is considered the best bar around here," Zhou Jian said, showing he frequented the place.

"From now on, that bar will be mine. If I take it over, can we protect it?"

Ling Zhenfei finished, but Zhou Jian was silent for a while before responding, "Boss, the Earthquake Bar is on Taiping Street; it's outside of our First's territory. That's Three Killers Club turf."

"I know it's Three Killers Club turf, but the bar is mine. If it wasn't a good location, I wouldn't want it. It's precisely because it's on Three Killers Club turf that I came to ask you. I don't believe our First can't protect our own assets."

"Of course we can protect it, but it will be tough. You know we're short on people. Even with the new recruits, we barely have over fifty, and at most half of them would really risk their lives for our cause. We're no match for the Three Killers Club."

Zhou Jian's analysis was correct. Even if all the members of the First were deployed to the bar, they wouldn't stand a chance against the Three Killers Club.

"In that case, let's develop slowly. Focus on self-preservation first, then expansion."

"Boss, have you thought about who will manage the bar for you?"

Ling Zhenfei thought for a moment and suddenly smiled: "I actually do have a good candidate in mind. Just send him a couple of people when the time comes."

The person Ling Zhenfei had just thought of was indeed trustworthy and someone he felt confident about—Jiang Hao.

He knew Jiang Hao well: skilled in martial arts, loyal and righteous, and most importantly, he was originally from the Jianghu and knew all the ins and outs better than anyone else.

Ling Zhenfei took out his phone and dialed Jiang Hao's number, who quickly answered.

"Hey, Master Ling, to what do I owe the pleasure of your call?"

It sounded like Jiang Hao was in a good mood, and he immediately called him Master Ling, indicating he knew about Ling Zhenfei setting up a faction.

"You already know about that?"

"No kidding, with the big stir you've caused, it's impossible not to know. I'm really impressed with you. What made you decide to start a faction, and why are you calling me? Don't tell me you want me to join your little team?"

"Of course, I've got good news for you. Let's leave joining a faction aside for later. Where are you now? You must be somewhere enjoying yourself, right? Are you rested enough yet?"

Jiang Hao had been fairly relaxed during this time; they had talked on the phone a few times, and there always seemed to be laughter in the background during their conversations.

"Rest is never enough, but if you've got work for me to do, count me in."

"Glad to hear it. I've got a bar and need someone to manage it. Come over, and just keep an eye on it for me."

"With such a big faction, can't you find anyone to manage it?"

"Don't get me started on the faction—it was put together haphazardly, and we don't even have fifty people yet. I'm not familiar with anyone there, and since the bar is my first asset, I want someone reliable, so I thought of you. Can you do it? Just say the word."

"Okay, send me the address. I'll sort out my stuff and head over."

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