"Lily, Young Master Wei is here. Your brother is in a terrible position, so you'd better show some respect later. Do you understand what I mean?" Huang Yingying warned her seriously.

"You punk, you're really asking for death!" Zhong Jiang stared coldly at Chen Zheng before the two of them walked toward Young Master Wei.

Zhong Jiang spoke directly to him. "Young Master Wei, this guy snuck in behind us. He appears to be Lily's brother and wants to take her away. He even attacked us."

A stern expression immediately appeared on Wei Zhao's face. He looked indifferently at Chen Zheng. "Lily is the one I've chosen. Leave now, and I won't hold it against you. But if you insist on being stubborn, no one can save you."

Chen Zheng had no intention of paying him any mind. Did these self-important people really think they were big shots? In the entire Magic Capital, who would dare to do anything to me?

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At the same time, the system's notification sound rang out, but Chen Zheng didn't pay it much attention.

His gaze was like a hawk's in the dead of winter, lingering briefly on Wei Zhao, Huang Yingying, and Zhong Jiang. His voice was low and cold. "I want you to disappear from my sight right now. Otherwise, I will make you suffer an unbearable humiliation."

The three of them were instantly shocked by his words.

"Are you dreaming?" they asked, their eyes full of anger. "Do you have any idea who we are?"

Zhong Jiang was the young master of Dasheng Real Estate, a man with a fortune of over two billion. In the Magic Capital, his name shone like a dazzling star. And yet, this guy had the audacity to tell him to get lost? Was he challenging authority? And that wasn't even mentioning Wei Zhao. He was a capable executive in the Liu Family's real estate business, a man even Zhong Jiang regarded with awe. Did this guy think his life was too easy that he could be so reckless?

"Who the hell are you to tell me to get lost!?" Wei Zhao finally couldn't contain his anger, his face darkening like the sky before a downpour.

More and more people gathered around, their faces revealing shock at his reaction. Wei Zhao was no ordinary person; many in the crowd had to act according to his mood. They then turned to look at Chen Zheng, and their faces showed equal astonishment.

The reason was simple: they had no idea who Chen Zheng was.

This young man dared to provoke Wei Zhao? This kid is in for a world of trouble. That was the only thought going through their minds.

Their line of thinking was easy to understand. After all, Chen Zheng was not a well-known figure in the bustling Magic Capital. Only high-ranking members of the major families, the ones who wielded true power, ever had the chance to meet this mysterious figure. For them, just meeting Chen Zheng was the highest of honors.

At the moment, Chen Zheng's expression was grim. He appeared to be getting irritated.

"Brother, should we just go?" Yan Lili whispered, finding the tense atmosphere unbearable.

However, before they could act, Wei Zhao interrupted them. He threatened them loudly, "If you make it out that door, I'll call you Dad!"

In the next second, the words caught in Wei Zhao's throat. He suddenly saw Chen Zheng appear right in front of him, shooting out a hand and seizing him by the neck.

Chen Zheng's eyes, deep as an abyss, were filled with murderous intent. With a light exertion of force, he lifted Wei Zhao off the ground.

COUGH, COUGH…

Wei Zhao was terrified. He felt as if he had one foot in the abyss, like a helpless bird about to plunge into endless darkness.

"How dare you threaten Lily!" Chen Zheng's voice was like frost in the wind, chilling and merciless, stirring a deep fear in Wei Zhao's heart. That fear then spread like a plague until it engulfed his entire body.

"Let… let me go!" Wei Zhao's voice was hoarse and weak as he pleaded, but Chen Zheng ignored him. The force on his neck grew stronger. Without a doubt, he was only a few seconds away from having it crushed.

"Brother! Don't!" Yan Lili cried out, her voice cutting through the tension like a bolt of lightning.

"Get lost!" Chen Zheng said indifferently. He casually flung his hand, sending Wei Zhao's body crashing to the ground.

"AH!"

BANG!

The scream and the thud echoed as Wei Zhao's body lay sprawled helplessly like a withered leaf. Everyone stood as if frozen by a spell, staring dumbfounded at the scene.

A man weighing over a hundred pounds had been lifted like a chick and sent flying in a graceful arc? What kind of mysterious martial art was this?

The eyes of some people at the banquet flickered with light as they began to feel a sense of awe toward Chen Zheng's martial arts. Those who possessed such exquisite skills were all esteemed guests of the Li and Liu Families. Although Wei Zhao was from the prominent Liu Family, he was not a core member.

"You bastard, I'll make you pay!" Wei Zhao shouted, finally regaining his senses. "Quick, seize him!"

"What's going on?"

Sensing the commotion in the corner and hearing Wei Zhao's voice, Liu Yangdong immediately walked over from the other end of the banquet. Anger was already flaring in his heart. This was a banquet held by the Li and Liu Families. Who would be so bold as to cause trouble here?

Soon, Liu Yangdong and several members of the Liu Family reached Wei Zhao. He asked coldly, "Wei Zhao, what happened?"

"Brother Yang, someone is causing trouble! He attacked me!" Wei Zhao said, trembling, but a secret joy bloomed in his heart.

Zhong Jiang and Huang Yingying wore vicious smiles. Brother Yang, Liu Yangdong? Haha… The kid is definitely dead now! they thought. They turned to Yan Lili.

"Lily, now you have nowhere to run. That's Liu Yangdong! He's the one who calls the shots for the Liu Corporation!" their words dripped with menace.

Liu Yangdong was puzzled by their exchange. "What are you talking about?"

"Over there, Brother Yang! You can't let him get away!" Wei Zhao pointed directly at Chen Zheng.

Liu Yangdong's gaze shifted to Chen Zheng. In that instant, his heart—and the hearts of the Liu Family members with him—began to pound like war drums, as if they would burst from their chests.

The next moment, Liu Yangdong strode firmly and purposefully toward Chen Zheng without hesitation.

"Haha… Just you wait, kid! You're dead!" Wei Zhao laughed like a victor, following closely behind.

The onlookers couldn't help but shake their heads. They felt as though they were already witnessing Chen Zheng's doom, and their gazes were filled with pity.

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