Watching as Old Qiu from the Celestial Secret Pavilion came out to greet him, Liu Zixuan handed over the stone: "I don't know many people here in the Celestial Capital. Please help me find a craftsman to carve this stone into a figure of Ba Xia."

"Ba Xia, one of the nine sons of the dragon?" Old Qiu guessed Liu Zixuan's intention upon hearing this and nodded immediately: "No problem, give me a few days, and I'll make sure you're satisfied!"

"Thank you very much." Liu Zixuan cupped his hands and smiled at Old Qiu.

Old Qiu raised an eyebrow: "I just got a tip-off and heard you had some friction with Fan Xingkong?"

"The Celestial Secret Pavilion lives up to its name; news travels so fast there!"

Old Qiu smiled smugly: "From this vantage point over the Celestial Capital City, nothing escapes my eyes. But, young Liu, I advise you that Fan Xingkong has someone influential backing him!"

"Influential? How influential?" Liu Zixuan asked curiously.

"Not quite one of the top ten notable figures of the Celestial Capital, but not far behind them either," Old Qiu smiled meaningfully: "Dealing with him, small skirmishes might be fine, but if it escalates, the people behind him will surely step in."

"You've just arrived in the Celestial Capital, so I advise you not to make too many enemies. It won't be beneficial to your development!"

Hearing this, Liu Zixuan was silent for a moment: "Thank you, Old Qiu, for the advice. I'll be careful!"

Since he chose this path of adventure, he didn't need to fear strong foes.

Although Liu Zixuan didn't quite understand the top ten notable figures yet, he really wanted to challenge those just beneath them. Otherwise, dealing with small fry like Niu Lao Wu and Fan Xingkong wasn't worth his serious attention!

After chatting for a while at the Celestial Secret Pavilion, Liu Zixuan left with Luo Xi.

"You seem quite familiar with Old Qiu." Luo Xi, who had been silent all the way, finally spoke when they were close to reaching the clinic.

"Pretty familiar, I guess. We've interacted a few times," Liu Zixuan replied. "Why do you ask?"

"No...it's nothing." A flicker of a different color passed through Luo Xi's eyes as she turned her head away.

Liu Zixuan parked the car in front of the clinic, and before Luo Xi could get out, he held her jade-like hand: "Is there something you're hiding from me?"

"No, not at all." Luo Xi shook her head.

"Do you think you can escape my keen eye?" Liu Zixuan gazed at Luo Xi, "Go on, spill it."

"Actually, I just wanted to ask you to have a word with Old Qiu and see if he can help me with a small matter," Luo Xi said, looking up at Liu Zixuan. "It's nothing major, really. We can talk about it later!"

"It's really not a big deal?"

"Really, why would I lie to you? Just some trivial matters."

Liu Zixuan looked at Luo Xi's expression, was silent for a moment, and though he wanted to press further, Luo Xi clearly wasn't ready to talk, so he got out of the car.

"If there's anything, just let me know. Don't keep it bottled up inside!"

"I got it, let's get moving!"

With that, they began moving the purchases and furniture into the clinic, keeping busy until it was past seven in the evening.

Luo Xi rubbed her arm: "I haven't done this much work in ages. I'm exhausted and starving!"

"Let's go, I'll treat you to a feast."

After pulling down and locking the clinic's shutter door, they drove to a nearby restaurant.

"Order whatever you like," Liu Zixuan handed the menu to Luo Xi.

Luo Xi rubbed her belly and ordered four or five dishes in succession, saying happily: "Even though I'm a bit tired, today was really fulfilling. It's been a long time since I've felt like this!"

"You used to spend your days in a daze, so you can't compare that to now," Liu Zixuan laughed.

"You think I wanted to drink all day? It was Niu Lao Wu and his people, always sending people to follow me, giving me no freedom at all. I haven't dared to go to the photo studio either, just in case people from Niu Lao Wu scare the employees!"

Luo Xi pouted: "I thought after you put Niu Lao Wu in his place this morning, he'd back off, but I didn't expect he'd turn to Fan Xingkong! He's like a parasite, so disgusting!"

Liu Zixuan snorted: "Don't worry, Fan Xingkong won't be able to jump around for too long either!"

"Hopefully."

"Why isn't the food here yet!" Luo Xi shouted over, "Waiter, can you hurry up!"

"Alright, it's coming right up!"

The response came from inside, but the man who emerged carrying a large tray left Liu Zixuan momentarily stunned.

"Your restaurant's service sure is slow," Luo Xi complained.

"Sorry to keep you waiting, Brother Xuan and Sister Xi!"

"You know us?" Luo Xi looked at the man in front of her, puzzled.

"Of course, I do."

Looking at Liu Zixuan, the man said: "Brother Xuan, long time no see!"

"What? Young Master Qu left his comfortable life to work as a waiter here?"

The man in front was none other than Qu Family's eldest young master, Qu Zheng!

His appearance left Liu Zixuan a bit surprised, as he didn't expect to meet him here.

Qu Zheng placed the dishes on the table and sat next to Liu Zixuan: "I just happened to be here and saw the waiter about to serve you, so I came over."

"Really just a coincidence?" Liu Zixuan asked meaningfully.

He's been in Celestial Capital a few days now, and with the Qu family's power, they probably knew since long ago.

Qu Zheng awkwardly scratched his head: "As expected of Brother Xuan."

"Wha...what is going on here?" Their conversation was lively, but Luo Xi was completely at a loss.

Liu Zixuan handed chopsticks to Luo Xi; "Focus on your meal. Don't mind him!"

Luo Xi pouted slightly but started eating, occasionally glancing up.

Qu Zheng asked: "Brother Xuan, why didn't you come find us when you arrived in Celestial Capital, and instead hang around these small streets?"

"Is this place small? I don't feel that way at all," Liu Zixuan shrugged, "Of course, it can't compare to the grandeur of the Qu family!"

"Brother Xuan, you're jesting. I just thought with your capabilities, you shouldn't be confined to this little Si Ju Road, not even to West City, but to the whole of Celestial Capital!"

At his words, Liu Zixuan joked: "What? Is the Qu family planning to help me eliminate all ten notable figures of Celestial Capital and prop me up to the peak?"

"Well..." Qu Zheng paused: "If Brother Xuan were to join hands with our Qu family, given time, it's not impossible!"

"Was it your father who sent you here?" Liu Zixuan didn't believe Qu Zheng could have such bravado; a young master like him wouldn't dare speak so boldly.

Qu Zheng did not deny it, nodding: "My father sent me, but he also said that our Qu family won't interfere with whatever Mr. Xuan does. Instead, should you need help, we'll definitely lend a helping hand!"

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