Chapter 683 Gathering

The gathering place was a large riverside villa on Manhattan Island.

The inky river reflected the dazzling neon lights of the metropolis. In the night breeze, the river surface shimmered, and tour boats and transport ships, lit with lights, slowly sailed by.

Four nanny vans assigned by the company, slowly parked in the parking lot outside the villa. The door of the first van opened, and Zhang Yuanqing, wearing a black suit, got out first. He turned and very gentlemanly helped Guan Ya out of the car.

Sun Miaomiao and others got out of the car one after another, gathering towards the two of them.

The men were wearing the same black suits, while the women's dresses were much more diverse and colorful.

Guan Ya was wearing a sky-blue off-the-shoulder dress, the pleated skirt trailing on the ground, with a slit in the front, revealing her two fair and long legs as she walked, simple, elegant, and refined, very suitable for her 27 years of age.

Qian Liang was wearing a white dress, leaning towards a princess skirt, with two lace flowers on the shoulders. The main temperament was that of a docile and well-behaved little princess.

Sun Miaomiao's dress was a black short-sleeved gauze dress, with a knee-length gauze skirt, paired with low-heeled sandals, exuding maturity and elegance, and a touch of forest-like cuteness in her elegance.

Led by the reception staff, the group passed through a courtyard with a fountain and arrived at the brightly lit hall.

This villa should be specially used for holding banquets. There were no walls in the hall, and nine pillars supported the ceiling. Beautiful crystal lamps emitted bright light.

Tables covered with white cloths were filled with food, fruit, and drinks. Waiters wearing burgundy V-neck uniforms shuttled back and forth, serving glasses of champagne and plates of dishes.

By the windows of the hall were sofas and round tables for guests to rest, and on the left were four open-air balconies, serving as places for viewing scenery, smoking, and enjoying the breeze.

Emma, the assistant, wearing a business suit, checked the banquet scene's layout one by one, tasting the desserts, ice cream balls, and dishes. She asked the waiters to take away the unsatisfactory dishes and let the chefs re-cook and make them.

She saw Zhang Yuanqing and others coming in from a distance and greeted them with a smile, saying:

"The banquet will start in three minutes. Guests usually arrive a few minutes late. Please have a seat first."

She looked at Zhang Yuanqing, hinting something, "You look good today. Minister Wei Ni attaches great importance to you. Don't let her down."

Is this encouraging me to fight Julian? That's right, if I win, Sean the executive officer will lose face completely. If I lose, Wei Ni won't be embarrassed either, anyway, I'm a member of the Five Elements Alliance... Zhang Yuanqing returned a smile:

"The Wood Demon's state is always good."

While the two were talking, Hongjige had already picked up a glass of champagne and started gnawing on a salt-baked lobster.

Tianxiaguihuo's mouth twitched: "The banquet hasn't started yet. Pay attention and don't embarrass yourself."

Emma, the assistant, smiled slightly: "He is a Fire Master, don't have such high expectations of him."

Tianxiaguihuo's mouth twitched again, feeling discriminated against.

Time passed by minute by minute, and the banquet soon welcomed the first batch of guests. Leading the way was a middle-aged man in a light blue suit, about forty years old, with dark gold short hair combed back, and his sideburns and beard were neatly trimmed. There were shallow crow's feet at the corners of his eyes, and he exuded exquisiteness all over his body.

Emma, holding a wine glass, walked to Guan Ya and others, looking ahead and smiling:

"He is Riley Eugene, a senior executive of the Merchant Guild, from the Interests faction!"

"Interests faction?" Zhang Yuanqing asked.

"The Merchant Guild is divided into the Integrity faction and the Interests faction. The Integrity faction adheres to the spirit of the contract and emphasizes integrity. The Interests faction's philosophy is 'Only interests are eternal.' They never talk about integrity, they only pursue interests, even the business of evil professions." Emma explained with a smile:

"Riley Eugene is one of the backbones of the Interests faction."

So, the Interests faction will definitely produce traitors... Zhang Yuanqing thought to himself.

Emma, the assistant, led the group to meet him. After introducing each other, this Interests faction backbone’s light blue eyes flashed with shrewdness. He smiled and said:

"I am a businessman, a profit-seeking businessman. As long as you can afford it, anyone is my God. You can come to me if you have any needs."

Riley Eugene smiled and said: "For example, some information about Julian Mead. I can give you this information for free."

Zhang Yuanqing originally wanted to refuse perfunctorily, but when he heard there was a chance to freeload, he said: "Then we'll clean our ears and listen carefully."

"Clean your ears and listen carefully? Haha, you really know how to talk. What's your name again? Oh, Ju Mang, right?" Riley Eugene leaned slightly, and whispered:

"Julian Mead is highly polarized in Heavenly Punishment headquarters. He was once investigated by the headquarters' inspection department on charges of colluding with evil professions and accepting bribes from evil professions. In the eyes of some upright people, he is a derelict. His shortcomings are that he is vindictive, narrow-minded, and vengeful, and that he is a womanizer.

"But he also has advantages. He has strong execution, is very talented, and is an outstanding expert in managing subordinates and interpersonal communication. In the eyes of subordinates and friends, he is a loyal leader, willing to stand up for subordinates and friends, just like..."

He glanced at the members of the Five Elements Alliance, smiled, and had a "you know" expression on his face.

Guan Ya smiled and said: "Thank you for the reminder. We will definitely cooperate if we have the opportunity."

After exchanging pleasantries, Riley Eugene led his subordinates to the dining table to taste the food and drinks.

Not long after, another group of guests arrived, led by a dark chocolate lady in a dark long dress.

This lady had sexy black skin, and her lips were also thick and sexy. Her cheeks were thin, her cheekbones were prominent, and her black hair was smooth and beautiful, high up.

"Dubagen Bauer, a senior executive of the Merchant Guild, from the Integrity faction," Emma introduced.

The black woman in a dark dress looked at Riley Eugene in the distance, shrugged, and joked:

"I guess what Riley Eugene just said was: As long as you do business with me, you are my God.

"Oh my God, they are such a group of guys without professional ethics. Reputation and the spirit of contract are the most important things for merchants."

Guan Ya smiled and nodded: "Ms. Bauer, I agree with you. Also, your Chinese is very good."

"Thank you for the compliment. Being proficient in multiple languages ​​is an essential quality for a businessman." Ms. Bauer smiled, leaned towards Guan Ya, and whispered:

"Julian Mead is not easy to deal with, but he is a well-known playboy. A beautiful lady like you only needs a glass of wine to extinguish his anger. Don't you Chinese have a saying... um, turn hostility into friendship."

Guan Ya's smile remained unchanged: "Encouraging women to use their beauty is not a good virtue."

Bauer's smile disappeared, and she shrugged: "Pursuing profits and avoiding risks are the virtues that merchants should have."

Her expression instantly became cold, and she ignored the members of the Five Elements Alliance, leading her subordinates straight forward.

Zhang Yuanqing's ears twitched, and he heard Dubagen Bauer say: "These Chinese are arrogant and conceited, and cannot listen to well-intentioned advice. In their own words, this is called being unable to recognize a favor!"

She said the four words "unable to recognize a favor" in Chinese.

The subordinate sighed: "Yes, I hope Julian Mead can teach them a good lesson, otherwise the banquet will be too boring."

The members of the Revenant gang frowned together. Except for Hongjige, who couldn't understand foreign languages, the rest felt unhappy.

At this time, another group of people walked in from outside the villa. This group of guests was dressed in a more special way, not in formal wear dedicated to banquets, but in casual clothes.

Leading the way was a burly man with a height of 1.9 meters, with a bulging belly, a beard, a head of curly hair, unkempt, exuding a faint fishy smell, and holding a bottle of beer in his hand.

If he wasn't seen in this kind of occasion, Zhang Yuanqing's first impression of this person would be that he was a homeless man wandering around the port looking for food.

His subordinates were also unkempt, but their eyes were very arrogant, like a group of idle and lawless hooligans.

"Kraken, a senior executive of the Sea God Church." Emma introduced as usual.

"I heard you beat Brady Mead? I admire you. That kid has always been very arrogant. Last year, he slept with my girl in the port nightclub I run, but didn't pay, so I hate him. But don't expect me to help you, because I don't want to fight Julian, that kid is not easy to mess with. I'm here to watch the fun. Even if you praise my Spirit Realm ID, I won't consider helping you."

This Kraken was drinking beer, with the arrogance unique to sea monsters, and the talkativeness with strong personal attributes.

Emma smiled and said: "Kraken is the name of the giant sea monster in mythology. He has always been smug about 'registering' this ID."

Impolite, arrogant, and annoying, but with no obvious hostility! This was the common impression that the Revenant gang members had of them.

Why isn't Julian here yet? Isn't he looking for trouble with us... Zhang Yuanqing welcomed one batch of guests after another, including members of the Heavenly Punishment Executive Department and local folk organizations.

The members of the Heavenly Punishment Executive Department directly ignored Zhang Yuanqing and others, paying no attention at all, making their position very clear, almost writing "you are going to be in trouble" on their faces.

Among the folk organizations, there were orderly organizations with blacks as a group, as well as Chinese organizations in Chinatown such as the Hong Gang, Baolin Hall, and Black Dragon Hall.

Several Chinese organizations also ignored the Five Elements Alliance team, with an attitude of "don't get involved."

Qian Liang, as the first to join Heavenly Punishment, explained in a low voice:

"Folk organizations are close to the Executive Department, because the Executive Department is their 'superior', and the Supervision Department is mainly responsible for internal corrections."

What she meant was that since their group had offended the Executive Department, no folk organization would express goodwill towards them.

While speaking, Zhang Yuanqing saw a familiar face walking in. It was a handsome and refined young man.

It was none other than the Wind God's Wing of the Anti-Black and White Alliance.

The Wind God's Wing was leading six subordinates behind him, one of whom was the sixth group leader, Spirit Realm ID Ziqiangbuxi (Self-Improvement).

They are here too? That's right, the Anti-Black and White Alliance is a large organization among the Chinese, and the Wind God's Wing is one of the successors that the gang focuses on cultivating. It is normal to send him here... Zhang Yuanqing saw the Wind God's Wing enter the hall, looked around, and then walked straight over.

"Wind God's Wing, a senior executive of the Chinatown Anti-Black and White Alliance." The Wind God's Wing nodded to Guan Ya and others, and said in Cantonese-accented Chinese in a low voice:

"I heard that Julian Mead wants to cause trouble for you? My suggestion is to ignore him. If you really can't refuse, and none of you are at level six, I can take your place in the battle, but Julian's experience is much higher than mine, and I don't have the certainty of winning."

This sudden kindness stunned Guan Ya and others.

The Wind God's Wing smiled and said: "Everyone is a compatriot, you don't have to be polite. It doesn't matter if I lose, I only represent the Anti-Black and White Alliance, but you represent the Five Elements Alliance, the official organization of the Second District."

"Thank you!" Guan Ya smiled and nodded, accepting the other party's goodwill.

When Hongjige heard the other party's accent and saw that he was so sensible, he immediately became friends, putting his arm around the Wind God's Wing's shoulder and pulling him aside to drink.

As time passed, more and more guests arrived. Ladies in gorgeous dresses and gentlemen in black suits were holding wine glasses and chatting elegantly.

The Five Elements Alliance delegation, holding wine glasses, huddled together somewhat awkwardly.

Except for the members of the Goddess Association who had not arrived, the members of the Executive Department were hostile to them, the Integrity faction of the Merchant Guild were hostile to them, and the major folk organizations also did not give them a good look.

Guan Ya and others were unwilling to kiss up to people who did not appreciate them, so they could only huddle together and talk among themselves.

Among the Spirit Realm Walkers present from the First District, there were many who came for the excitement. It was human nature to watch the fun. Who wouldn't love to see a conflict between senior executives?

Especially when the other party was a member of the official organization of the Second District.

When the Demon Hunters led a team to the Five Elements Alliance, the three Saints under their command were beaten violently by Yuan Shitianzun, losing face completely. Now, the tables have turned, and it's time to let the people of the Free Federation see the strength of the Five Elements Alliance.

At this time, the members of the Goddess Association, whom the men present were eagerly awaiting, arrived late.

The woman leading the way was wearing a pure black dress and sparkling jewelry, like a siren in the night, an elf in the moonlight.

Her facial features were beautiful to the extreme, like a work of art carefully sculpted by God. Her figure was hot and enchanting, and the pure black dress wrapped her plump and seductive body. Her hips were as full as peaches, her waist was a slender S-shape, her breasts were full and firm, and the split skirt revealed two porcelain-white legs.

Her body was the most perfect golden ratio.

She was glamorous, mature, and ageless.

As soon as she appeared, the lights in the hall seemed to dim. The men and women present showed infatuated and greedy expressions, as if she was the most precious work of art in the world.

The sound of swallowing saliva kept ringing.

… Zhang Yuanqing forcibly gathered his spirit and suppressed emotions such as love, desire, and pity before his consciousness returned to clarity.

Information about this lady appeared in his mind: Donna Caroline, the president of the New York County branch of the Goddess Association, an eighth-level Dominator, known as the most beautiful woman in New York County, possessing a charm that ordinary people cannot resist.

Her lovers are proportional to her charm. Well-known politicians, top consortia, high-ranking officials in orderly organizations, and even big figures in the evil camp are said to be her guests.

At the same time, President Donna is very supportive of up-and-coming stars, and occasionally invites talented young people from various organizations home for the night.

In this conflict between the orderly and evil camps, the Goddess Association stood on the side of the orderly camp, but did not suffer any backlash or attacks from the evil camp.

No one can resist the charm of love and desire, and no one can hurt them.

Behind Donna Caroline followed eight alluring and devil-bodied Love Crafters. Zhang Yuanqing saw Annie among them.

Annie was an extremely outstanding beauty, with golden hair and azure and clear eyes like spring water. Even among a group of Love Crafters, she could stand out from the crowd.

But at this time, following behind President Donna, she became a foil.

As Zhang Yuanqing looked, a strong feeling of love and lust surged in his heart again. He couldn't wait to confess to the fairy-like beauty and then spend the night together. If the other party didn't agree, he would take the risk and use violence.

Calm down, calm down… He quickly restrained his emotions and dispelled distracting thoughts. At the same time, he sighed in his heart:

The Love Crafter profession is simply a foul. Knowing that this bus is crowded, you still want to squeeze in. Knowing that this road is full of traffic, you still drive there tirelessly and are lost in the scenery along the way.

At this time, Annie stepped forward and whispered a few words in President Donna's ear.

Donna smiled gently and grabbed a gauze-like coat in the void with her right hand wearing black woven gloves and draped it over her body.

Instantly, her body was covered with a layer of black veil. The charm that had nowhere to be placed was restrained, turning into a beauty with extremely beautiful appearance and figure, but would not make people lose themselves.

The men and women who were intoxicated by the beauty came back to their senses, either still craving for more, or secretly annoyed, looking at President Donna with a faint smile and leading her subordinates to the resting area by the window.

The men present stepped forward with wine glasses, each of them polite and showing off their eloquence, like peacocks displaying their feathers.

President Donna responded with a smile, every man receiving gentle words of concern and greetings, gracefully retreating to the side, reluctant to leave too far.

But every man did not receive special treatment.

Hongjige murmured: "So beautiful, I want to sleep with her!"

Tianxiaguihuo frowned: "Pay attention to your words, don't embarrass yourself."

After speaking, he swallowed secretly.

Guan Ya and Sun Miaomiao pouted. Qian Liang also quietly pursed her lips. Under the condition that the charm was restrained, women had a natural resistance and vigilance towards the Love Crafter profession.

"I think they are just so-so!" Zhang Yuanqing noticed the gazes of Sun Miaomiao and Guan Ya, and quickly expressed his opinion in a righteous and stern manner.

Emma walked over and smiled: "Go say hello, President Donna was invited by Minister Wei Ni. With her, the mobilization meeting can be smooth, and the orderly camp can work together."

After speaking, she smiled at the men in the team and said, "Executive Officer Sean will attend the banquet later. Tonight, President Donna is his."

She was hinting to the men not to be driven by lust, which would anger the chief executive officer.

Tianxiaguihuo nodded: "Will Julian Mead come with his father?"

It wasn't just Zhang Yuanqing who was waiting for that guy, the Saints returning from the dead were also waiting.

In the resting area by the window, President Donna tilted her head, looked at Annie beside her, and said in a gentle voice:

"You haven't been to New York County before. Except for the men from the Sea God Church who are more rude, the young people from other organizations are very good. You can try to pick one to date. Is there anyone you like?"

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ps: I'll fix the typos later.