When Cao Ende and his group burst aggressively into the Shen Luo Company, the press conference had already ended. Only a few Shen Luo Company employees were left cleaning up the spacious hall.

"Luo Xiu, get your ass out here!" Cao Ende bellowed, his eyes bloodshot.

The employees were all stunned.

"If you raise your voice again, I won't mind cutting out your tongue."

Just then, an icy voice came from the entrance. Everyone turned and was shocked to find Guan Changyun dressed in a security guard uniform. Not long ago, Guan Changyun had asked Luo Xiu to find him something to do in the company, so Luo Xiu had made him a security guard.

Upon seeing Guan Changyun, Cao Ende scrambled to hide behind Zhou Jingong. He had spent some time with Guan Changyun and knew the old man had a terrible temper, ready to strike at the slightest disagreement.

Zhou Jingong watched Guan Changyun approach, his brows slowly furrowing.

Guan Changyun met Zhou Jingong's gaze, his own face expressionless, but his heart was filled with a sense of helplessness. What is inevitable will always come.

As the two old masters locked gazes, an invisible confrontation erupted between them. The very air in the hall seemed to solidify, creating a suffocating pressure that made it difficult to breathe. The crowd watched the two old masters in silence. No one dared to make a sound, not even daring to breathe too loudly.

Is this the aura of a Martial Way expert? It's terrifying!

Amid the silence, Guan Changyun stopped and spoke. "Senior Brother, long time no see."

Zhou Jingong sneered. "You are no longer worthy of calling me Senior Brother."

Guan Changyun fell silent for a moment before replying, "You're right. I have already taken Luo Xiu as my master."

Zhou Jingong gave him a cold look. "Truly a disgrace to our sect. But rest assured, I will cleanse our ranks."

Guan Changyun said flatly, "My master is not here, and you are not worthy to face him. I'd rather you not disturb his rest, so if you have an issue, take it up with me."

Zhou Jingong scrutinized Guan Changyun for a moment, then his eyes narrowed in surprise. "You've reached that realm?"

Guan Changyun said, "And yet, I am likely still no match for you."

Zhou Jingong took a deep breath, his tone softening slightly. "Junior Brother, stop being so stubborn and come back with me. With your current achievements, you will still be valued by the sect upon your return, even if you insist on using a sword."

Guan Changyun's gaze was calm but firm. "You don't need to say any more."

Zhou Jingong's eyes narrowed, his voice turning cold. "If I hadn't had Hong'er bring you that Qi Origin Pill, how could you have achieved your current success? You are truly ungrateful!"

Guan Changyun suddenly flicked his wrist, tossing a small wooden box to Zhou Jingong.

"It was precisely because of that defective Qi Origin Pill that I was nearly damned beyond recovery. Fortunately, my master intervened and saved me, granting me a new lease on life."

"Zhou Jingong, you once gave me a Qi Origin Pill. Now, I return to you a top-grade one. From this day forward, we owe each other nothing!"

This top-grade Qi Origin Pill was one Luo Xiu had recently created for him, with the express purpose of having it returned to Zhou Jingong.

Zhou Jingong clenched the small wooden box, his aged frame trembling as a piercing chill radiated from his eyes.

"Guan Changyun... Luo Xiu... I will kill you both!"

"If you insist on standing in my way, then I will kill you as well! I'll consider it cleansing the sect!"

Guan Changyun turned to leave. "Let's go to the Martial Association. We'll have our duel to the death there."

"Our personal grievances can be settled in the arena. There is no need to endanger the lives and property of others here."

Zhou Jingong followed him. "As you wish!"

Just as Guan Changyun reached the entrance, he stopped abruptly. He turned and looked at Tao Laosi and Xiang Laoer in the crowd.

He said in a commanding tone, "You two are just in time. Clean the floor, wipe down the sofas and tables in the hall, take out the trash, and finally, call someone to fix that broken door."

The hall fell silent.

The two Dragon Heads looked pleadingly at Cao Ende. However, Cao Ende didn't dare utter a peep. Even now that they were on opposite sides, he was still terrified of Guan Changyun.

Zhou Jingong looked impatient. "Don't waste time!"

Afterward, Tao Laosi, Xiang Laoer, and their men were left behind to clean. Both Dragon Heads wore bitter expressions, thinking to themselves what a hell of a mess this was. They had arrived full of confidence, eager to see Luo Xiu's downfall, but they never expected Guan Changyun to suddenly appear.

...

Meanwhile, Luo Xiu was in his office, reviewing the financial report. After the press conference, Lin Xiyue had taken their business partners to tour the production facility.

"HISS..." Luo Xiu suddenly frowned and sucked in a sharp breath. "Watch the teeth!"

Li Zihan, kneeling under the desk, looked up and shot him a resentful glare.

A nervous Luo Xiu urged her on. "Hurry up! It'll be a disaster if someone walks in and finds us!"

A short while ago, Li Zihan had come to his office. After discussing some work matters, she had impulsively suggested they do something... thrilling. Luo Xiu, truly unable to refuse her, had agreed. And so, Li Zihan had crawled under his desk.

KNOCK, KNOCK, KNOCK... A sudden rap on the door. Talk about bad timing.

Luo Xiu quickly sat up straight, fixing his eyes on the computer screen. "Come in."

Lin Xiyue's secretary, Xiao Lu, hurried in, looking quite distressed.

"Director Luo, Cao Ende came with a group of people just now, but Mr. Guan stopped them. There was a man with them who seemed to be Mr. Guan's Senior Brother. They only exchanged a few words before saying they were heading to the Martial Association for a duel to the death."

Luo Xiu's brows furrowed at her words. Just then, from under the desk, Li Zihan deliberately intensified her efforts.

Luo Xiu's frown deepened. His body went rigid as he clenched his jaw, sucking in a sharp breath.

"Director Luo, what's wrong? Are you not feeling well?" Xiao Lu asked with concern, noticing his strange reaction.

"No... It's nothing." Luo Xiu endured the strange, indescribable sensation and let out a long sigh. He then said weakly, "I understand. You can get back to your work now."

"Okay, Director Luo."

As soon as Xiao Lu left, Luo Xiu hauled Li Zihan up from under the desk.

"Something's come up. Can we continue this another time?"

Li Zihan looked displeased. She pulled down her top, which had ridden up, and said aggrievedly, "So you've had your fun, and now you're just going to leave me hanging?"

Luo Xiu gave a wry smile. "Look, I really do have something important to do. Next time, I promise. Next time for sure."

Li Zihan shot him a glare, then pulled out a tissue to wipe her mouth. "By the way, sweetie, have you been drinking a lot of soda lately?"

Luo Xiu was taken aback. "How did you know?"

Li Zihan suddenly spat a thick, viscous fluid onto the tissue and held it out for Luo Xiu to see.

Luo Xiu grimaced. "Gross."

Li Zihan purred, "You find your own stuff gross?" She then crumpled the tissue into a ball and tossed it into the trash.

"It already tastes sweet. You should cut back on sugary drinks and stop staying up so late. Pay attention to your diet and schedule."

Luo Xiu gave her a strange look. "You really are a professional andrologist."

"Alright, go handle your business. I'll call you for our next 'appointment'." Li Zihan shot him a seductive glance and turned to leave.

Luo Xiu, as if granted a pardon, breathed a sigh of relief. He quickly pulled up his pants and hurried out as well.

Li Zihan suddenly slowed her pace. "Oh, right. I almost forgot the real reason I came."

Luo Xiu asked, "I thought *that* was the real reason you came?"

Li Zihan pinched his arm. Glancing at the Jade Pendant on his neck, she said, "It's about that woman with the surname Luo."

"I did some digging recently and found out she knows Sun Gaozhi. You should talk to him. You might be able to learn who she is."

"Got it. Thanks. I didn't realize you were so invested in my affairs."

"Of course I am."

"Alright, I'm heading out. We'll set something up for next time."

...

The Martial Association's dueling arena is a very special place. To step onto it is to sign a life-and-death waiver. In the Martial Way, life and death are left to fate. Therefore, The Official Residence does not interfere with duels to the death held in the arena.

When Luo Xiu arrived at the Martial Association, he found Guan Changyun lying in a pool of his own blood, barely breathing.

Zhou Jingong, holding a blade, was staggering toward Guan Changyun, ready to deal the final blow.

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