But just arriving, Liu Zixuan didn't want to be too conspicuous, so he didn't clarify his words. Besides, his relationship with Wen Lao wasn't so good that he had to help him.

Wen Lao naturally understood Liu Zixuan's words, he just nodded slightly and went downstairs. Liu Zixuan was a guest, or he could completely be said to be Wen Lao's future benefactor; having just arrived, how could he trouble Liu Zixuan to help?

When he got downstairs and saw the three men in front of him, Wen Lao forced a very reluctant smile: "Brother Niu, there are still a few days left until the day for collecting rent, right?"

"Old man Wen, my older brother is celebrating his birthday today, and he asked us to collect the money in advance. What? Do you have any questions?" The burly man, referred to as Brother Niu, asked with a half-smile.

Wen Lao scratched his head: "I remember that his birthday was just last month!"

"That was the lunar calendar. This month, he's celebrating the solar calendar. Is that not okay?"

"Fine, fine." Wen Lao nodded repeatedly, taking out a wad of cash from his pocket: "The rest is for you gentlemen as tea money!"

"I like dealing with smart people like Old man Wen!" Brother Niu took the money and smiled meaningfully, pointing to a box of oranges beside him: "Consider this your gift for my older brother!"

"This..." Wen Lao hesitated for a moment: "Alright, do send my regards to your brother!"

"Move it!" Brother Niu no longer had a pleasant expression, directly picked up a box of oranges, and walked towards another store.

After they left, Wen Lao's expression immediately turned angry, clenching his fists and murmuring: "Truly, the world is getting worse!"

After speaking, he shook his head helplessly and went back upstairs.

"Little miracle doctor, shall we go eat?"

Liu Zixuan paused for a moment, intending to ask a question, but seeing that Wen Lao didn't want to talk about it, he swallowed the question and nodded, then walked out of the fruit shop with Wen Lao.

Wen Lao originally wanted to treat Liu Zixuan to a big restaurant, but Liu Zixuan thought the old man didn't earn money easily, and since it was just the two of them, there was no need for extravagance, so he persuaded Wen Lao to sit at a small eatery.

After the dishes were served, Liu Zixuan asked, "Wen Lao, I heard you have some connection with the Celestial Secret Pavilion?"

Wen Lao's chopsticks paused slightly, he looked up and asked; "Why do you suddenly mention this?"

"A while ago, during the Ghost Market incident in Ghost Wood City, I had dealings with people from the Celestial Secret Pavilion. At that time, they told me to visit them in Celestial Capital when I got the chance. When I inquired around, I heard you know them, so I thought you might guide me!"

"So that's how it is, Old Qiu from the outer Celestial Secret Pavilion and I have a good relationship. I reckon it's him you mentioned. It's not possible today, they're only open from 8 to 10 in the morning every day, so it's not possible at this time. How about I take you there tomorrow?" Wen Lao said.

"No rush, this afternoon I'll first get familiar with the environment here. After all, I'll be living here in the future." Liu Zixuan spread his hands and smiled.

"That's also fine, but..." Wen Lao suddenly remembered something but suddenly hesitated to speak.

"But what?"

"It's nothing, just eat."

Seeing Wen Lao's somewhat troubled and forced expression, Liu Zixuan suddenly said: "It's about the protection fee collected earlier, right?"

Wen Lao suddenly looked up, then sighed: "That's right, I wanted to say, since you will be active around here, you can't avoid dealing with them. It's best not to offend them, just give them some money to get rid of them."

"I see them as just a bunch of small punks." Liu Zixuan shrugged; "With your relationship with the Celestial Secret Pavilion, they shouldn't dare to trouble you."

"As they say, King Yama is easy to deal with, but the little devils are the most troublesome. Often these small punks are the most irritating. They're just after money, just give them some."

Wen Lao waved his hand: "Little miracle doctor, don't misunderstand, I'm not asking you to help me, I'm just telling you about the situation here!"

Liu Zixuan nodded: "Rest assured, I will be discreet!"

But in his heart, he was thinking that it would be best if those guys didn't come looking for trouble, otherwise, regardless of whether they're little devils or not, to establish himself in Celestial Capital, he'd use them as his first stepping stone!

After the two had their meal, they returned to the fruit shop together. Since it was still early, Liu Zixuan helped Wen Lao check his leg. After all, it was an old injury from many years ago, and it couldn't be cured instantly, so he just gave him a simple acupuncture treatment to stimulate the necrotic meridians.

After a busy session, it was already past four in the afternoon, Liu Zixuan didn't want to disturb too much, so he left the fruit shop.

There would be plenty of opportunities for contact in the future, so he wasn't in a rush for now.

To truly understand this area, you can't just look at these streets, because most of the people on the streets are merchants, minding their own business, just opening their doors to do business.

To understand it, you have to start with the nightlife venues, because it's there that you can understand the situation in this area!

As dusk fell, Liu Zixuan walked around the entire street, finally stopping at the entrance of the largest disco nearby.

Seeing people beginning to go in one after another, Liu Zixuan lit a cigarette and got out of the car, heading into the disco.

...

Meanwhile, in that unique office of Yuquan Bar in the West City District, a burly man walked in.

Looking at An Sanjie who was feeding a cat, he said: "Sister San, some brothers saw Mr. Liu Zixuan near Mingshui Road."

"Oh?" An Sanjie put down her action, slowly looked up, and a hint of amusement flashed in her cold eyes: "That little guy finally came, huh? What is he up to there?"

"After arriving in the morning, he was at a fruit shop and spent the afternoon wandering around the entire street. He doesn't seem to have any intention of seeking you out." The burly man said.

An Sanjie furrowed her brow and thought for a moment: "Looks like this guy is quite stubborn, doesn't want my help, instead wants to start from scratch in Celestial Capital?"

"Then should we..."

"Just have someone check in on him from time to time, and report his news to me every two days. After all, he's Sister Yan's treasured disciple, I can't let anything happen to him here in Celestial Capital!"

"Understood!" The burly man nodded and walked out.

...

Not only did Yuquan learn about Liu Zixuan's arrival in Celestial Capital, but the Qu family also received this news.

Qu Zheng walked into the study, looking at Qu Jian playing chess alone, he smiled and said: "Dad, you really guessed right!"

"Liu Zixuan has arrived?" Qu Jian leisurely placed a chess piece and asked.

"Yes, near Mingshui Road. Do you want to invite him over to our house?" Qu Zheng asked.

Qu Jian shook his head: "No rush, let's first see what he wants to do, and also find out whose turf that is."

"Okay." Qu Zheng nodded and walked out.

Liu Zixuan, who thought he had kept a low enough profile this trip, didn't realize he had already been noticed.

But at this moment, he was completely unaware, and was instead drawn into the scene in front of him...

ps: A new volume with many new stories will unfold, naturally requiring some setup. Rest assured, these transition chapters will just be in these two chapters.

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