Chapter 285 Seeking Vengeance
In the afternoon, Yuan Hui took leave and went to a gift shop. He bought a pile of Maotai, ginseng, and deer antler, and spent over a hundred thousand yuan on an antique calligraphy and painting. Eagerly, he rushed to Mong Ge Fa’s location.
He soon arrived at Mong Ge Fa’s place.
Yuan Hui got out of the car and looked up. A plaque hung above the door, bearing three characters: Xuan Ji Tang! wΑp.kanshu伍.net
"Xiao Hui!"
At this moment, a voice called out from not far away.
Yuan Hui turned his head and saw a burly young man, dressed in loose training attire, standing at the entrance and waving energetically at him.
This man was the Mong Ge whom Yuan Hui had mentioned.
His original name was Yang Meng, and he was a genuine internal force martial artist. He had been active in the martial world for many years and had often helped Yuan Hui settle matters.
"Mong Ge."
Yuan Hui, carrying the gifts, walked over with a fawning smile.
"Mong Ge, here's a gift for you. Shall I put it in your car?"
Yang Meng cast a look of approval at Yuan Hui and chuckled, "Hahaha, Xiao Hui, you're too kind. You just need to prepare gifts for the adults at Xuan Ji Tang, why prepare one for me?"
Just as Yuan Hui was about to say it was his duty, Yang Meng snatched his gift.
Yuan Hui's mouth twitched.
*You're quite quick.*
However, he dared not say anything, as he was here to ask for a favor.
"Xiao Hui, let's go in quickly. I've already arranged it for you. If anyone else wanted to meet this Master Zhu, they'd have to wait at least two days," Yang Meng said.
"Thank you, Mong Ge!" Yuan Hui bowed obsequiously.
Yang Meng showed a hint of smugness and led Yuan Hui into Xuan Ji Tang.
Soon, they arrived at a room. Yang Meng knocked and led Yuan Hui inside.
Inside the room sat a middle-aged man dressed in a Tang suit, exuding an imposing presence and a full of dignity.
"Master Zhu, this is the friend I mentioned earlier. Someone has offended him and wishes for your assistance in seeking revenge," Yang Meng said with a fawning smile.
"I implore Master Zhu for his assistance in seeking revenge," Yuan Hui echoed.
Master Zhu looked Yuan Hui and Yang Meng up and down. He raised his hand and extended three fingers: "Three million!"
"Ah? Three million?"
Yuan Hui immediately swallowed hard. Three million was no small sum.
Yang Meng tugged hard at Yuan Hui. "Xiao Hui, Master Zhu here is a fifth-rank internal force master. With his help, you can walk unhindered in Jiangzhou. Moreover, with the Xuan Ji Tang brand behind him, it's worth not just three million, but even five million! Don't hesitate!"
"A fifth-rank internal force master?"
Yuan Hui frowned and said to Master Zhu, "Mong Ge and I have something to discuss. May I have a word privately?"
After speaking, Yuan Hui pulled Yang Meng aside and whispered, "Mong Ge, three million isn't a small sum. And it's just for a fifth-rank internal force master?"
"Then what kind of expert do you wish to invite?" kanδん
Yang Meng showed a hint of displeasure.
Three million might be half a lifetime's fortune for an ordinary person, but it was not much in the eyes of a martial artist.
"Mong Ge, didn't you say the influential figure backing Xuan Ji Tang is very powerful? How about inviting him? If it were him, I wouldn't mind paying three million," Yuan Hui said foolishly.
"What daydreaming are you having? What kind of person is that influential figure? Do you think you have the qualifications to invite him?"
Yang Meng's mouth widened, suppressing the urge to beat Yuan Hui.
If Yuan Hui hadn't prepared a gift for him, he would have slapped him long ago.
Yuan Hui looked wronged. "This is three hundred, not a small sum!"
Yang Meng retorted angrily, "Let alone three million, even thirty million or three hundred million might not be enough to invite him."
"Ah?"
Yuan Hui was taken aback. Looking at Yang Meng, he didn't seem to be lying.
At this moment, Master Zhu said coldly, "If this gentleman is not satisfied with me, he can leave now!"
Yang Meng's face turned pale, and he glared resentfully at Yuan Hui. "I'm telling you, Master Zhu is willing to settle this for three million out of my personal connection. Usually, anyone seeking Master Zhu's help starts at five million. Be content!"
Whether he could join Xuan Ji Tang depended on Master Zhu's introduction. If Yuan Hui angered Master Zhu, he would definitely want to kill Yuan Hui.
After all, Xuan Ji Tang was thriving, and the price of their elixirs was incredibly tempting.
Yuan Hui was unwilling but had no choice. "Master Zhu, it was my eyes that were blind. I hope you will not take offense. Here is three million in the bank card. Please accept it."
Saying this, Yuan Hui respectfully approached Master Zhu with a bank card.
...
At that time!
Chen Xuan finished his meal and took a nap. When he woke up, it was already three in the afternoon. Feeling bored at the company, he drove to Xuan Ji Tang.
Xuan Ji Tang was, after all, the first force Chen Xuan had built, and it was located in Jiangzhou.
He wanted to make Jiangzhou an impregnable fortress, a safe haven for his mother, Song Ping. Therefore, Xuan Ji Tang had to be immensely powerful.
"Mr. Chen!"
"Good day, Mr. Chen!"
"Mr. Chen, please instruct us if you need anything."
Inside Xuan Ji Tang, many people saw Chen Xuan and swarmed around him, their eyes filled with respect as they greeted him.
"I'm just here for a stroll. There's nothing important. Please carry on with your work," Chen Xuan said with a smile.
Only then did everyone reluctantly disperse.
"Teacher, you're finally here!"
At this moment, an excited voice called out from behind.
Chen Xuan turned around and saw Long Ziming, dressed in coarse cloth, holding a towel, his face dirty, and looking at him respectfully. He seemed like a different person from the young master of the Long family he used to be, with no trace of arrogance left.
"I'm not your teacher yet, so don't call me that," Chen Xuan waved his hand.
"M-Mr. Chen, I know this is a test from you. Rest assured, I will definitely show you my sincerity," Long Ziming clenched his fists and said earnestly.
Chen Xuan's mouth twitched, but he didn't say much.
"Go on, get back to work quickly," Chen Xuan said casually.
"Yes!"
Long Ziming's voice was loud, and then, as if injected with chicken blood, he scurried off to work.
Chen Xuan surveyed Xuan Ji Tang. After some simple renovations, the style and design were already taking shape, making it much more impressive than before.
Chen Xuan was quite pleased with this.
Just then!
A van screeched to a halt in front of the entrance.
A man and a woman jumped out of the vehicle.
The woman was a stout middle-aged woman with a face full of freckles, around forty years old. She walked with a wobble, appearing like walking fat.
As for the man, he was a young man in his twenties, strong and robust. It was evident that this man was the woman's subordinate.
"Sister Feng, we've arrived at the location provided by the owner of Wanyang Martial Arts Hall."
The strong young man's words were respectful, and there was a hint of intimacy in them.
Upon closer listening, one could detect an unusual relationship between the two.
Sister Feng looked up at the Xuan Ji Tang plaque, then at the workers renovating the entrance. "This should be the newly opened martial arts school."
"It should be," the young man nicknamed Xiao Hu replied.
"Xiao Hu, help me move!"
Sister Feng waved her hand imposingly.