"Nonsense!" The elder rolled his eyes and said, "I was the one who led the men to annihilate that kid's evil cult back then. I just didn't expect it to make a comeback. That was when Little Luo put together the Flying Leopard..."

"Then why don't the higher-ups just send someone to wipe out Tiger Leopard Hall now?" Chen Fei couldn't help but ask curiously.

"It's not that simple. There were plans before, but they were all shelved due to unpredictable risks. After all, Tiger Leopard Hall isn't the only problem we have in the country now." The elder first shook his head, then a sharp glint flashed in his murky eyes.

"I understand..." Chen Fei nodded and said slowly, "Grandpa Xuu, rest assured. I may not be a match for Luo Zun right now, but not everyone else in Tiger Leopard Hall can necessarily defeat me. Besides, they've sent assassins after me before. Now is a good opportunity to pay them back and see who the real pushover is."

"That's right! Young people should have your spirit. Since you don't want to go to the Capital City yet, you can contribute to the nation and its people here in Jiangnan! If you're more than seventy percent sure, remember to contact me. I may be old, but I still want to stir up one last storm before I die and make a splash!" the elder said, his tone suddenly sharp.

He was, after all, a battle-hardened old general who had fought his way through mountains of corpses, seas of blood, and storms of bullets. His scheming and composure were things he learned later in life; this was his truest self, his most authentic side.

Although he was old, he still wanted to make one last grand move before he died, to be magnificent.

Hearing this and feeling the sudden surge of a massive, murderous aura, even Chen Fei couldn't help but look amazed. He straightened his back and said, "Understood!"

In fact, due to his stubborn nature, he had never forgotten that they had sent an assassin to kill him. He had only kept it to himself out of fear, as the opponent had more than one Innate Level Expert. Of course, the most terrifying and daunting one was the deranged Luo Zun... A man even Old Master Xuu found difficult to handle was obviously no simple character! So, he had kept this matter buried in his heart, never showing too much.

But now, hearing such words from the elder and receiving such a promise, what did it mean? It meant that if he really had more than seventy percent certainty, he could probably borrow men from the elder. By then, whether it was Tiger Leopard Hall or Cat Dog Hall, they would all suffer a crushing defeat.

The country needs stability, peace, and security so we can unite and be as solid as an iron plate. If those rats in the shadows would just keep to themselves, that would be the end of it. But they refuse to stay quiet, always doing things they shouldn't... the elder thought, shaking his head in silence.

Although Huaxia was now a great power standing at the forefront of the world, it clearly had its own major troubles. There were heaps of problems and plenty of powerful rats lurking in the shadows. These issues were indeed quite troublesome; trying to clean them up felt like having one's hands and feet tied, with too many entanglements.

But entanglements or not, no matter what, Tiger Leopard Hall was a cancer within the country. If it could be eradicated, he, Xuu Dongtian, was willing to take the risk and bear the infamy.

After all, if he could make one last contribution to the country before he died, he would do so without hesitation! He would die with no regrets!

「The next day」

The elder, accompanied by Chen Fei, took another stroll around, enjoying the scenery of Northern Mountain City, this city of mountain and water culture. He left satisfied, returning to the Capital City with Xuu Ji and Dr. Xunn.

As for Chen Fei, he returned to his initially peaceful life, which was now boring to the point of growing mold.

"There are still more than twenty days until the Lingnan Mountain martial arts conference Master mentioned... No, I have to find something to do, or I'll die of boredom," Chen Fei muttered to himself one day, lying listlessly on his hotel bed.

He had a restless nature and had already resigned from the Central City Hospital. It was fine when he was busy, but when he had nothing to do, it was truly unbearable.

"Oh, right, Along's family's medicinal cuisine shop... I remember the inheritance seems to have a method from the Cultivation World for refining rare medicinal herbs into dishes that can enhance one's Cultivation Level. My Cultivation Level is a bit low right now, and I can't take on Tiger Leopard Hall. Maybe I should do this..." Chen Fei mumbled to himself, his eyes suddenly lighting up.

He immediately took out his phone and dialed Zhang Long. "Hey, is that Along? It's me, Chen Fei. Are you and Zhao Le free tonight? Let's have dinner together. I have something I want to discuss with you."

"Tonight? Little Le and I were just wondering when we should treat you to a meal to thank you, but we were afraid you'd be too busy. Alright, how about we find a big restaurant in Sea River District?" Zhang Long's excited voice came from the receiver.

"Why go to a big restaurant? Your family's Herbal Cuisine Workshop has reopened, right? Let's just eat at your place," Chen Fei said.

"At our place?" Zhang Long was clearly stunned for a moment, then he hesitated. While he was more than happy to host at his family's Herbal Cuisine Workshop, he worried that their "little shop" wasn't impressive enough or sincere enough. After all, they wanted to use this meal to thank Chen Fei for helping their Herbal Cuisine Workshop out of its predicament. Wouldn't a casual meal at their own place seem too insincere?

"Yeah, why make it so complicated? Let's just eat at your family's workshop. I'm bringing two people over, and I have something to discuss with you," Chen Fei said, not seeing it the same way.

"Something to discuss with us? What is it?" Zhang Long finally caught the key part of Chen Fei's words and asked, surprised.

To him, Chen Fei's status and power were worlds away from their high school days. Even the son of the city's powerful Director of the Organization Department had been thrown in jail by him, implicating many other Government Official's Sons in the process, yet Chen Fei faced no consequences. What did that mean?

It meant that even the combined backing of those undeserving Government Official's Sons and Yang Yuancheng, the prominent son of Northern Mountain City's Director of the Organization Department, couldn't compete with Chen Fei's. Otherwise, they wouldn't have all ended up in jail... Just thinking about it made Zhang Long's scalp tingle with shock, and he grew curious. After all, with Chen Fei's current identity, status, and influence, what could he possibly need to consult him about? How strange.

"It's a secret for now. We'll talk tonight. Alright, Along, I'm hanging up. See you tonight," Chen Fei said with a teasing laugh before ending the call.

After hanging up, he smiled and dialed two other people. After a brief chat, he confirmed the dinner plans. Of course, the most important matter was the Herbal Cuisine Workshop.

Though he was restless, he was also quite lazy. He definitely wouldn't bother doing something like this alone, so he casually roped in two others. If this plan worked out, things would certainly go much more smoothly.

As evening approached, Chen Fei drove his Mercedes GL400 leisurely towards Sea River District, where Zhang Long and Zhao Le's family Herbal Cuisine Workshop was located.

Near the outskirts of Sea River District, there was a beautiful lake called Mirror Lake. It was one of Northern Mountain City's iconic scenic spots, famous both within the province and beyond. During peak season, it was bustling with tourists who had come from far and wide. The Green Bamboo Medicinal Cuisine House was situated in that area.

Previously, thanks to its ancestral recipes—once served in the Imperial Palace's kitchen—and clever marketing, the restaurant had gained a great reputation in the local dining scene. Business was booming, with the place almost always full.

However, Yang Yuancheng's jealousy led to a period of constant trouble, with frequent inspections that drove away many customers who wanted to avoid the hassle. But now that the trouble was over, combined with the genuine quality and effectiveness of their medicinal cuisine, business was gradually thriving again.

This turn of events underscored the old saying that good wine needs no bush. After all, in just a few days, the Green Bamboo Medicinal Cuisine House had gone from the brink of closing to once again having a booming and flourishing business.

Around seven or eight in the evening, Chen Fei arrived at the Green Bamboo Medicinal Cuisine House. He couldn't help but exclaim as he looked at the two-story, antique-style building, the bustling crowd below, and the many guests waiting outside with tickets in hand.

"So many people."

Firstly, the location was indeed excellent, a true feng shui treasure. Combined with Zhang Long's family's formidable and effective ancestral skills, it was like giving wings to a tiger. It would be hard not to get rich!

Just as Chen Fei parked and got out of his car, two slightly excited and respectful voices called out from the side.

"Brother Fei, you're here."

"Hello, Brother Fei."

Turning his head, he saw Young Master Huang Feng and Director Gao's son, Gao Yuan, approaching. Given the importance their families placed on Chen Fei, they naturally knew details like his license plate and car model.

They were genuinely excited today, having been completely surprised by Chen Fei's phone call that afternoon.

An opportunity like this, to partner with Brother Fei in business, was a tremendous fortune. It was like a pie falling from the sky, even if it didn't turn a profit. How could they not be excited?

That's right, the two phone calls Chen Fei made that afternoon were to Young Master Huang Feng and Young Master Gao Yuan. One was the son of the city's mayor, and the other was the young master of the city's wealthiest group. They were absolute local big shots, and their influence was undeniably immense.

So when it came to doing business, reaching out to them was definitely the right choice!

"Let's go. My friends are waiting for us over there," Chen Fei said, noticing Zhang Long and Zhao Le waiting at the entrance. He waved his hand grandly and started walking.

However, at that moment, his sword-like eyebrows furrowed slightly as he noticed a ruckus at the entrance of the Green Bamboo Medicinal Cuisine House. It looked like someone was causing trouble.

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