Gu Zian, seated at the head of the hall, scrutinized Chen Fan with a sneer.
More than ten people in total turned their gazes towards Chen Fan.
"He's that damned Mr. Long? Zhong Yishan, is this the savior you've been waiting for?"
The effeminate old man chuckled coldly and said, "It seems you're truly determined to court disaster until you reach the Yellow River."
"Mr. Long, my apologies."
Zhong Yishan offered a wry smile and said, "This is my current predicament. If it's difficult for you, Zhong will not dare to harbor any complaints!"
He knew Chen Fan was also a martial artist, but he was unsure of Chen Fan's true strength. Internally, he wished for Chen Fan to resolve his difficulties, yet he also worried Chen Fan might not be a match for the old man.
Chen Fan waved his hand and said, "Leave it all to me."
"Such a bold claim!"
Gu Zian scoffed, "What kind of damned Mr. Long do you think you are, trying to meddle in this? Do you even know your own capabilities?"
"No matter how successful you are in business, you're just a fattened pig. Do you really think of yourself as someone important?"
Chen Fan stood with his hands behind his back, gazing at Gu Zian, and said, "I heard the note I left was torn up by you?"
Upon hearing Chen Fan mention this, Gu Zian burst into laughter. "Who do you think you are, expecting me to show you respect with a mere note? This is Jinling, not Shencheng where your Long Teng headquarters is located!"
"In Jinling, even a dragon must coil itself. What's more, you're merely surnamed Long?"
He stated arrogantly, "I'll give you a chance. Kneel down and kowtow, and you can leave Jinling with all your limbs intact. Otherwise, I, Gu Zian, will say this: if you wish to leave Jinling, you'll have to pay a price!"
"Such a bold statement, how dare you speak to Mr. Long like this?"
Jiang Tiansheng exclaimed indignantly.
Gu Zian sneered and said, "Words are cheap. Mr. Long might not believe it. Gu Xiang, Mr. Long has traveled a long way. Entertain him properly, give him a welcoming reception!"
"Right away!"
The effeminate old man grinned sinisterly, stretched his limbs, and his bones cracked like popping beans. He stepped towards Chen Fan.
"Be careful not to kill him. He is, after all, the owner of Long Teng Group," Gu Zian continued calmly. "Teach him a lesson so he knows who calls the shots in Jinling."
"Don't worry, Young Master, I know what I'm doing!"
Gu Xiang chuckled eerily, a powerful aura emanating from him.
"Mr. Long, be careful!"
Zhong Yishan quickly warned, "Gu Xiang is a martial arts master, he can kill a bull with one punch!"
Chen Fan nodded slightly and said, "Just watch from the side."
"You court death!"
Seeing Chen Fan's calm and composed demeanor, Gu Xiang felt slighted. He roared and suddenly raised his hand.
Energy flowed around his palm, accompanied by the rumbling sound of wind and thunder, creating an irresistible pressure.
His palm, like a woven fan, moved like wind and thunder, rapidly pressing down towards Chen Fan's head.
As the energy circulated, the air seemed to explode, leaving no room for escape.
Jiang Tiansheng's expression changed drastically. He had witnessed Chen Fan and Gongsun Zheng spar that night, but it was from a distance, and he hadn't felt the full force. Now, up close, he felt a pressure that made it difficult to breathe. He couldn't imagine the consequences if this palm strike had landed on him.
However, Chen Fan didn't dodge at all. He maintained his usual stride and merely raised his hand to flick. It was as if he were swatting away a fly or flicking away a wisp of smoke. His flick met the old man's thunderous palm.
With a crisp snap, accompanied by an explosion of internal energy.
Chen Fan brought his foot down and continued to stride forward.
Gu Xiang's expression suddenly turned to one of horror. The sleeve of the hand he had used to strike was completely torn. His arm, struck back, hung limply, devoid of strength. This was not the end. Gu Xiang's body trembled, and he staggered back a few steps. A look of disbelief on his face, cold sweat suddenly broke out on his forehead. He exclaimed, "Hua... Hua Jin?"
Chen Fan did not bother to answer and continued walking forward.
Gu Xiang quickly retreated, shouting, "Who are you? Among the Hua Jin masters in the martial arts world, you cannot be this unknown!"
Chen Fan chuckled dismissively and said, "Didn't you want to teach me a lesson?"
"You bunch? Are you even worthy?"
With a single stride, his figure moved like lightning, and he struck Gu Xiang with a palm.
Gu Xiang had nowhere to dodge and met the strike head-on. With a resounding bang, Gu Xiang flew backward like a sack, landing at Gu Zian's feet.
Gu Zian's face had already changed. He stared in disbelief at Gu Xiang, who lay at his feet. Gu Xiang was one of the Gu family's experts and had already cultivated inner strength. Yet, he was no match for this Mr. Long? Someone with Chen Fan's strength was rare even within the Gu family itself! His expression shifted rapidly.
Chen Fan looked indifferent and said, "Isn't your reliance solely on brute force? Now that you're facing someone stronger, can you still be so arrogant?"
Gu Xiang struggled to get up and urgently said, "Young Master An, quickly escape! This person is a Hua Jin master. I am no match for him. Hurry and leave!"
Zhong Yishan and his son Zhong Hao stood with their mouths agape, in shock. They knew Mr. Long was skilled in martial arts, but they never imagined he was this powerful. This legendary business magnate was not even a match for a Gu family expert like Gu Xiang? It was unimaginable.
Jiang Tiansheng's spirits soared. As expected of Mr. Long, the person he followed was far more formidable than he had ever imagined!
Chen Fan continued to walk, approaching Gu Zian. Gu Zian's expression had lost its earlier composure. However, he did not follow Gu Xiang's advice and flee. He stared at Chen Fan and said, "Mr. Long, I admit you are very powerful. I'll give you face today, and we'll let this matter end here, how about it?"
Chen Fan ignored him.
Seeing that Chen Fan paid him no heed, Gu Zian continued, "Mr. Long, the Gu family is a century-old prominent clan. I am a core member of the Gu family's direct lineage. If you harm me, the Gu family will not let it go!"
"The foundation and strength of a century-old prominent clan, even if you are a Hua Jin master and possess a financial group like Long Teng, will be very troublesome!"
Chen Fan had already reached Gu Zian, or more accurately, Gu Xiang. Gu Xiang stood with his hands hanging, looking at Chen Fan, cold sweat dripping from his forehead. Both his hands were broken. He had only blocked two moves from Chen Fan, and both his hands were shattered. The power of a Hua Jin master was something he could never reach. Chen Fan raised his hand, his killing intent starting to surge.
"Does Mr. Long insist on being an enemy of my Gu family?" Gu Zian's expression changed again, and sweat beaded on his forehead. "If you insist on this, even if you are powerful, you won't be able to leave Jinling City."
"A mere Gu family can prevent me from leaving Jinling?"
Chen Fan finally replied, "You are a prime example of those who refuse to repent until they are faced with death!"
This statement made Gu Zian's heart tremble. The chilling tone and indifferent expression made Gu Zian realize that Chen Fan held the Gu family's name in utter contempt. As he spoke, Chen Fan's raised palm struck down towards Gu Xiang.
"Young Master, quickly escape!"
Gu Xiang's expression turned ashen. Unable to use his hands, he delivered a flying kick towards Chen Fan. Chen Fan flipped his palm, casually grabbed Gu Xiang's ankle, and flicked him away. With a cracking sound of bone breaking, Gu Xiang, the expert, was sent flying like a shattered doll, his kicked leg bent at a ninety-degree angle. With a pained groan, Gu Xiang spat out a mouthful of blood, nearly losing consciousness.
Gu Zian's body trembled, and he retreated repeatedly. He shouted in a tone of panic, "Mr. Long, we can talk, we can talk!"
"It's too late!" Chen Fan replied indifferently.
Just then, two bodyguards rushed forward to intercept Chen Fan. Chen Fan spun around abruptly, his figure like lightning. The palm he swung struck the two men. In an instant, they were sent flying, the sounds of their bones cracking echoing continuously, countless bones broken.
Witnessing this scene, Gu Zian could no longer maintain his composure or dignity. He turned and ran. However, after only a few steps, a figure flashed and blocked his path. Gu Zian's face turned as pale as paper. He stumbled backward and said, "Mr. Long, my status and position within the Gu family are not ordinary. Spare me, and we can be friends!"
"You want to be friends with me? Are you worthy?"