The old man from the Hong Hui and several brothers from the San Shan Hui were eager to meet Master Ba and had already put down their gifts.
However, Ba Mian Fo ignored them all, stood up, and remained silent by Qin Yexuan's side.
Qin Yexuan glanced at him. "Since it's the younger generation of the martial world coming to see you, you should handle it first."
"No rush, Master Qin, they can wait!" Ba Mian Fo insisted.
Qin Yexuan smiled. "Alright, I don't have much else to do. We can chat."
Ba Mian Fo immediately turned around. Two young girls rushed over. "Grandpa Ba?"
"Tell everyone to wait outside the building. Those who don't want to can leave directly. Fulfill the courtesies, but I don't want to hear any objections."
Ba Mian Fo's voice was deep and left no room for doubt.
Given his seniority and prestige, the members of the Hong Hui and San Shan Hui reluctantly stood up and withdrew.
Outside, a few more underlings of Tianle Ge, with arrogant expressions, came looking for trouble.
Ba Mian Fo's white beard twitched, and he roared, "All of you, get out! Here, here, and there, set up screens. No one is allowed to step within the screened area!"
"Also, prepare spring water from Yun Ao Mountain. I'll personally make tea for Master Qin!"
As Ba Mian Fo spoke, he took out his treasured Yu Lu Qing Cha, a gift he received on his birthday, which he usually wouldn't bear to drink.
The two girls serving him secretly gasped, their eyes fixed on the handsome Mr. Qin.
The screens were set up. Ba Mian Fo waited until Qin Yexuan was seated before carefully serving him.
"Little fellow, you're quite imposing now." Qin Yexuan was not polite. After Ba Mian Fo personally brewed the tea and handed him a cup, he took a sip and nodded. "Still the old taste. After so many years, you don't have much skill in other things, but your tea-making has become more authentic."
Only he dared to say that Ba Mian Fo didn't have much skill in other areas.
Hearing this, Ba Mian Fo beamed with joy. He picked up the bag behind him and took out a mask with great care.
It was a black mask, exquisitely crafted, not a frightening monstrous design. There were no carvings on it, simple yet extraordinary.
Qin Yexuan said, "Oh? You still have this. A prop I used before. So nostalgic."
Ba Mian Fo looked at this celestial being, filled with emotion. "Master Qin, you haven't changed at all. You're still so young. If I told people, they wouldn't believe me. When I was a child, you looked like this..."
Qin Yexuan put down his teacup, his eyes flashing. "This secret of mine, do you dare to speak it?"
His tone was teasing, but it scared Ba Mian Fo so much that his beard drooped, and he immediately knelt.
"Alright, I was just joking. Even if you told someone, they wouldn't believe you."
Ba Mian Fo wiped his sweat, forcing a smile. "Brother Qin, why are you here in Xiangjiang? There doesn't seem to be anyone in our little corner worthy of your personal attention."
Qin Yexuan picked up his wine glass. "I have a sister working in Xiangjiang. I came this time mainly to protect her. As for the power struggles in Xiangjiang, your big bosses fighting for territory, I will try not to interfere."
Ba Mian Fo continued to wipe his sweat.
He understood the implication in Qin Yexuan's words: *try* not to interfere!
But if anyone dared to disrespect Master Qin's sister, this demon king of hell would wreak havoc upon the entire city.
"Brother Qin, I can only guarantee that the people of Qing Hui will abide by the rules. I can't control other forces right now. I hope that if you encounter any juniors who don't know their place, you can give them a chance."
Qin Yexuan nodded. "On account of our old acquaintance from many years ago, I'll give you this face, but! Only one chance for Xiangjiang to make a mistake, just one!"
Ba Mian Fo could only smile bitterly.
Just then, the sound of brakes screeching was heard from outside.
Soon, the tea house became noisy.
Finally, a stern voice rang out. "The Xiangjiang Police Department is investigating. Do you dare to stop us? Do you want me to take all you big bosses to the police station for boxed meals?"
The thugs seemed to be intimidated.
Qin Yexuan looked through the screen and saw a line of people in suits and ties appear.
The police department had arrived, but none of them were in uniform.
Ba Mian Fo immediately explained, "These are from the Xiangjiang Police Department's Serious Crime Unit. They are responsible for all major and serious cases in Xiangjiang! They keep an eye on us underground forces at all times."
Qin Yexuan's eyes flashed, and he saw Su Ningshuang standing among the police personnel.
His mind raced, and he directly grabbed the mask.
The moment Qin Yexuan put on the mask, his entire demeanor changed dramatically, and even his physique seemed to alter.
Ba Mian Fo was already accustomed to this. He slowly stood up and opened the screen. "Officers, you seem a bit too tense. I'm an old man, just out for a cup of tea."
The officers of the investigation team opposite, especially that girl Su Ningshuang, immediately locked their gazes onto the masked figure beside Ba Mian Fo.
This person exuded an aura that made one feel cold all over, standing motionless like a zombie.
Who was this person?