But he didn't do that, and this made me truly understand the situation. Since I can manage a Xi Shan Restaurant in Binyang, why can't I open another restaurant in the Provincial City?

Although cooperating with Ma Long could instantly expand the scale of Xi Shan Restaurant, why would I need so many restaurants? Quality is more important than quantity. Let's develop slowly."

"Yes, I support you," Jiang Hui said to Ling Zhenfei.

The two got into the car and headed home. On the way, Ling Zhenfei made a phone call to Chen Qian, who quickly answered.

"Hey, what's up?" Chen Qian's voice was very lazy.

"Where are you, so comfortable?" Ling Zhenfei asked.

Chen Qian laughed and said, "I'm sunbathing in a quiet place, and watching beautiful women. Want to join?"

"Forget it, enjoy yourself. When are you coming back?" Ling Zhenfei had a lot to discuss with Chen Qian.

Chen Qian said, "Soon. I guess Fengming Group won't hold on much longer. I'll return then."

"Are you really planning to completely destroy Fengming Group?" Ling Zhenfei asked.

Chen Qian sneered and said, "Not to that extent, but I want to make them hurt to the bone. From now on, just hearing the name Xishan Manor will make them shiver."

Ling Zhenfei said, "Qin Lan called me. I asked her for seven hundred million, but she didn't agree."

Chen Qian said, "Seven hundred million isn't much, but you need to be careful of Qin Lan's retaliation. This woman is capable of anything."

"I know. I've made preparations. By the way, I want to open a Xi Shan Restaurant in the Provincial City. What do you think?"

Chen Qian said, "A restaurant in the Provincial City is a must. As long as you find a good location, it's fine. Be careful not to open blindly, so we don't ruin our brand."

Ling Zhenfei said, "I previously considered cooperating with Ma Long. You know Ma Long, right?"

Chen Qian paused for a moment and said, "Of course, I know Ma Long. He has a good eye but is also very obviously lustful and ungrateful. If you cooperate, be very cautious."

It was unexpected that Chen Qian had analyzed Ma Long so thoroughly. Fortunately, I didn't agree to cooperate with Ma Long; otherwise, I might have been played by Chen Qian.

"I understand. From now on, it's better for Xi Shan Restaurant to develop on its own. When you're done, come back to the manor and help tidy up the resort. Let's try to open it as soon as possible."

"Alright, I guess Fengming Group won't last a few more days." Chen Qian's voice sounded very confident.

After chatting a bit more with Chen Qian, Ling Zhenfei hung up the phone.

The taxi moved forward into the distance, and Ling Zhenfei's Divine Sense enveloped the surroundings. His Divine Sense was very powerful now and could easily lock onto anything within a hundred meters, detecting even the slightest movement.

He then noticed that a car had been following them all along, which made Ling Zhenfei suspicious. What was this car's intention?

If it was following them, it had some motive. There were two possibilities: either it was seeking revenge or it was paparazzi.

Ling Zhenfei quickly told the driver, "Driver, don't go to the previous place. Head to the outskirts."

After the driver agreed, he made a turn and drove towards the outskirts.

Jiang Hui asked in surprise, "Why are we going to the outskirts?"

Ling Zhenfei said, "Don't worry, there must be a reason."

Although the car changed direction, the car behind still followed closely. This confirmed to Ling Zhenfei that it was indeed following him. He smiled slightly, thinking that if he had been discovered, it wouldn't be easy for them to escape now.

The car quickly reached a rural road. Perhaps worried about being detected on a less busy road, the following car kept a greater distance.

The driver stopped by a small river and said, "How about here? The scenery is beautiful and perfect for a couple like you."

"Alright, here is good, driver."

Ling Zhenfei felt this place was suitable, with woods, a river, and most importantly, it was sparsely populated.

After getting out of the car, Ling Zhenfei said to Jiang Hui, "You hide in the woods first; I need to have a word with the person behind us."

Jiang Hui knew that Ling Zhenfei surely had a purpose, so she obediently walked into the woods.

Ling Zhenfei waited by the roadside for a while. The car behind slowly approached, and Ling Zhenfei waved his hand, signaling for it to stop.

The car actually stopped not far from Ling Zhenfei.

The door opened, and a middle-aged man stepped out. Ling Zhenfei knew he was a cultivator because, when the car was following them, he had intended to probe with his Divine Sense.

However, his Divine Sense couldn't penetrate the car, meaning the person inside was a powerful cultivator, shielded by strong spiritual energy.

Ling Zhenfei could sense the man's strength. As he got out, there was no leakage of spiritual energy, showing skill in controlling it.

"Hey friend, following me like this, what's the deal?" Ling Zhenfei asked.

The man also smiled, "I didn't expect you to notice. You're quite impressive."

"Who are you, and what's your purpose in following me?" Ling Zhenfei asked.

The man sneered, "Though this is our first meeting, we've talked on the phone."

Ling Zhenfei was puzzled, not remembering when he spoke to someone like this.

"Who the hell are you? I have no memory."

The man said, "My name is Watanabe Nagayumi. Does that ring a bell now?"

Hearing this Japanese name, Ling Zhenfei chuckled, "So, it's Mr. Watanabe. Nice to finally meet you."

This name was familiar to Ling Zhenfei. The Dragon Tooth Dagger and Phoenix Elixir Furnace in his possession originally belonged to this man, but things went awry, and he acquired them instead.

The first time Watanabe Nagayumi called him was to retrieve these items, but of course, Ling Zhenfei refused. So, Watanabe Nagayumi sent assassins.

But all those assassins were defeated by Ling Zhenfei, though they did cause him some harm, nearly costing him his life once.

If Lu Huanong hadn't arrived in time then, he would have died.

So, hearing Watanabe Nagayumi's name now made Ling Zhenfei amused. He didn't expect Watanabe Nagayumi to come personally, suggesting Japan had no more experts.

Watanabe Nagayumi gave a bow and said, "Mr. Ling, I admire you greatly. Before coming to Huaxia, I did a lot of research and found that you are not just a cultivator but also a Divine Doctor.

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