Chapter 273 Operating Permit
The Dragon Alliance Leader was also full of surprise.
He knew the strength of the middle-aged man in the fitted suit better than anyone, as the man was his personal bodyguard and had been a master of internal strength at the ninth rank for several years.
"Dad, what should we do? I still want to take him as my master..."
Long Ziming said with a dejected face, not knowing what to do.
The Dragon Alliance Leader's expression was also rather unpleasant: "Who do you blame for the mess you've gotten yourself into?"
"Dad, hurry up and find a way to call him. With your reputation, perhaps he won't hold it against us," Long Ziming urged.
The Dragon Alliance Leader took a breath and took out his phone.
He didn't have Chen Xuan's number, only Su Yunxi's, so he had to call Su Yunxi first.
As soon as he finished dialing the last digit, he felt the phone become scalding hot. He abruptly threw the phone away, and the moment it left his hand, the phone exploded!
The Dragon Alliance Leader was startled.
Long Ziming's eyes also widened, and he pouted, "Phones are too unsafe nowadays."
A moment later, Long Ziming took out his phone and hurriedly handed it to the Dragon Alliance Leader, "Dad, use mine for now. I'll definitely complain to this phone company another day."
The Dragon Alliance Leader took Long Ziming's phone, and suddenly, the table beside him collapsed for some unknown reason!
He quickly withdrew his foot; had he been a moment slower, his foot would have been crushed.
The Dragon Alliance Leader breathed a sigh of relief.
But then, the ceiling and the suspended ceiling above his head all fell down. This time, the Dragon Alliance Leader couldn't dodge it with his extraordinary skills and was hit, his head bleeding.
The Dragon Alliance Leader and Long Ziming held their breath, both seeing the unease in each other's eyes.
"Dad, could you really have been hit by some malevolent energy?" Long Ziming swallowed and looked at the Dragon Alliance Leader, unable to help but say.
The Dragon Alliance Leader's pupils contracted, and he shouted, "Quick! Quickly find that peace jade charm!"
Before he finished speaking, the father and son rushed towards the trash can in unison.
...
Chen Xuan could guess most of what happened next to the Long family, as he had seen disbelief in their eyes.
However, it was no longer his concern; he had repaid the favor.
At this moment, all his thoughts were focused on Su Yunxi.
Why wasn't Su Yunxi's phone going through?
He took out his phone and called Su Yunxi again, but it still didn't connect.
"Perhaps she's in a meeting."
Chen Xuan muttered.
Just then, Chen Xuan received a call from Black Tiger: "Mr. Chen, Xuanji Hall has gained many new martial artists, and many are coming for you. Do you want to show your face and meet them?"
Chen Xuan thought it made sense and agreed, "Alright, I have time now. I'll be right over!"
"You're coming over now? That's truly excellent. I'll share this good news with them."
Black Tiger was very excited.
After hanging up the phone, Chen Xuan drove to Xuanji Hall, which was the former location of Huangshan Martial Arts School.
At this moment, many internal strength martial artists stood outside Xuanji Hall, showing great respect.
The surrounding passers-by saw this scene and couldn't help but look sideways, wondering what kind of important figure had so many people waiting for him.
Twenty minutes later, a luxury car stopped at Xuanji Hall.
Chen Xuan emerged from the car.
Upon seeing Chen Xuan, everyone was filled with excitement and surged forward, bowing in unison and saluting, "Greetings, Mr. Chen!"
Their voices were as loud as bells!
The people around stared at Chen Xuan with wide eyes, finding it hard to believe that Chen Xuan, dressed in common street clothes, could possess such great ability.
Facing everyone, Chen Xuan nodded and cupped his fists, "Thank you all for choosing to join Xuanji Hall. All brothers who join Xuanji Hall are my brothers, Chen Xuan. Feel free to approach me if you need anything!"
These words were quite inspiring, and upon hearing them, everyone's faces lit up with smiles.
That Chen Xuan, with his status, could say such words made them feel particularly close.
"Mr. Chen, please come inside."
After a brief exchange of pleasantries, Black Tiger extended his hand with a smile.
Surrounded by the crowd, Chen Xuan walked towards the interior of Xuanji Hall.
Just then, a cold voice rang out, "Who allowed your Xuanji Hall to open for business?"
At these words, the surroundings fell silent. Chen Xuan stopped, and many people turned their gaze.
A car from the Jiangzhou Martial Alliance stopped at the entrance of Xuanji Hall, and two figures emerged from it.
One of them was Huang Wenshan, the former馆主 (guǎnzhǔ - head of the school) of Huangshan Martial Arts School.
The other was a middle-aged man in uniform, with a serious expression, sharp eyes, and a commanding presence.
Seeing the unwelcome guests, Black Tiger stared at Huang Wenshan with a half-smile, "Isn't this Master Huang? When did you get blown over here? If you want to revisit old grounds, you can just say so. I'll have someone take you inside for a good look around."
The surrounding crowd burst into laughter. Everyone knew about Huang Wenshan's questionable actions, which nearly led to Huangshan Martial Arts School's bankruptcy. It had become a joke in the Jiangzhou martial arts world.
"Hmph, I am now the Deputy Hall Master of Wanyang Martial Arts School. You gutter rat had better show some respect."
Huang Wenshan's face flushed with anger as he looked at the mocking faces, and he snorted coldly.
Black Tiger was somewhat surprised. He knew Huang Wenshan had joined Wanyang Martial Arts School, but he didn't expect him to become its Deputy Hall Master.
Black Tiger's eyes glinted with a cold light, "May I ask Deputy Hall Master Huang, what brings you to Xuanji Hall today?"
"I'm here at Xuanji Hall today to tell you to shut down your business."
Huang Wenshan sneered a few times, retorting pointedly.
"Shut down? On your own?"
Black Tiger was dismissive.
Huang Wenshan smiled confidently, glanced at the middle-aged man in uniform beside him, and said, "I can't do it myself, but this gentleman beside me is Gu Jianxiong, the Director of the Martial Alliance Enforcement Department."
"Director Gu?"
Black Tiger was slightly taken aback, and others' expressions also changed slightly.
"Who is this?" Chen Xuan asked softly, glancing at the uniformed middle-aged man.
Black Tiger explained, "Mr. Chen, the Martial Alliance Enforcement Department is a division set up by the Martial Alliance to manage martial artists and maintain public order. All martial arts schools and halls in Jiangzhou fall under its jurisdiction. They are quite powerful; ordinary forces almost worship the Enforcement Department like they do Guan Erye."
Chen Xuan nodded, surprised, "That powerful?"
"Consider yourself sensible. Will you willingly close your doors, or will Director Gu personally seal you up?" Huang Wenshan said with some smugness.
"Director Gu, it seems we haven't violated any Martial Alliance regulations, have we?" Black Tiger looked up at Gu Jianxiong and said with a forced smile.
Gu Jianxiong wore a sullen expression, as if everyone owed him a million yuan, and said coldly, "We are conducting a routine inspection. Does your Xuanji Hall have an operating permit? Let us see it!"
In Jiangzhou, whether establishing a martial arts school or a hall, an operating permit must be applied for from the Martial Alliance; otherwise, operation is not permitted.
Black Tiger's expression changed slightly, and he quickly took out a pack of cigarettes and tried to stuff it into Gu Jianxiong's hand, saying obsequiously, "Director Gu, please have a smoke."
Xuanji Hall's operating permit had not yet been approved. Although Xuanji Hall had not officially opened, it could still be used as a handle against them. Moreover, if Xuanji Hall was to be established without trouble, people like Gu Jianxiong needed to be appeased.
"Get lost!"
Gu Jianxiong slapped the cigarettes Black Tiger offered onto the ground.
Black Tiger's face turned grim.
"I asked if you have an operating permit," Gu Jianxiong said coldly.
Black Tiger stammered, "Director Gu, Xuanji Hall's permit is being processed and should be approved within a day or two."
"So, you don't have an operating permit?"
Gu Jianxiong's face suddenly turned cold, and he waved his hand, "Someone, seal up Xuanji Hall!"
"Black Tiger, you wanted to establish Xuanji Hall, didn't you? Now it's sealed, and you can't even get an operating permit. What are you going to use to establish it?" Huang Wenshan said triumphantly, mockingly.
Black Tiger ignored Huang Wenshan and said with a fawning smile, "Director Gu, please, our qualification certificate will be ready in a day or two. Besides, Xuanji Hall hasn't officially opened yet. Sealing us now is not in accordance with regulations!"
"Get lost!"
Gu Jianxiong kicked Black Tiger in the stomach, "Seal up Xuanji Hall!"
Several youths in Martial Alliance uniforms were about to rush forward!
"Stop!"
At this moment, a stern shout rang out.