"What are you doing? What does this mean?" Gao Zhinan's anger had flared up more times than he could count, his voice an icy rebuke.

What did this mean? Did it mean that if they wanted to leave now, they had to depend on the other party's whims?

"Director Gao, President Xiao has just passed word," Steward Li said coldly, his gaze fixed on Chen Fei. "He wants that doctor to come back immediately to treat him. Make it quick."

"Move out of my way at once," Chen Fei said slowly, his face unnervingly sinister. "Otherwise, I can't guarantee what will become of you."

"Heh, just a brash young kid. Where do you think you are, threatening me?" Steward Li sneered, completely unimpressed.

BANG!

In the next instant, Chen Fei's foot violently slammed into the steward's stomach. The kick was delivered with incredible speed and immense force, sending Steward Li flying. He crashed heavily against the manor's side wall, his head bleeding as he wailed in agony.

"What are you standing there for? Take him down, take him down!" Steward Li bellowed, curled up on the ground with a face twisted in pain.

However, the muscular bodyguards paid no heed to the steward. One of them, whose eyes brimmed with a deadly aura and who seemed to be their leader, stepped straight up to Chen Fei and spoke in a cold voice, "Friend, President Xiao invited you back. Please don't make this difficult for us."

He could clearly see that Chen Fei was no slouch, but he was also utterly confident in his own martial prowess. After all, Xiao Qianrang had recruited him at great expense. He was an Ancient Martial Artist who had reached the Level of Second Rate Expert.

"Make things difficult?"

Chen Fei only let out a cold laugh. "Move aside," he said indifferently. "I'll say it one last time."

"Damn it, how arrogant!" one of the bodyguards couldn't stand it anymore and made a move.

Clearly, those qualified to guard the Xiao Family Manor were not to be underestimated. The nine men, led by the formidable-looking man, were all Ancient Martial Arts experts recruited by Xiao Qianrang from various places. Each was at least at the Peak Level of Third Tier Expert. The best among them, like the man who had just attacked and their leader, had already reached the Level of Second Rate Expert and possessed terrifying power.

"Hmph!"

Just then, the men heard a cold snort that sounded like thunder. Chen Fei's entire demeanor changed in an instant. He became as ferocious as a tiger descending a mountain. He clenched his fingers into a fist and threw a vicious punch that collided heavily with his opponent's own fist.

"Ah, my hand..."

The overconfident man immediately cried out in pain. His entire arm felt as if it had broken, hanging limply at his side as cold sweat beaded on his forehead.

"You, you, you... Peak of the Second Rate Experts! How is that possible?" The leader's face changed sharply. He shouted, "Don't just stand there, attack together! This guy is no ordinary person!"

At once, the expressions of the remaining men turned grave as they all charged at Chen Fei. As Ancient Martial Artists, they naturally knew what being at the peak of the Second Rate Experts meant and dared not be the least bit careless.

Apart from the man whose arm Chen Fei had disabled with a single punch, the remaining eight were still far too outmatched, despite their numbers. Chen Fei moved with broad, powerful strokes, his Xingyi Fist unstoppable, as if he were fighting in an empty field. He created a storm of qi that erupted from the ground and sent everyone flying.

Xingyi Fist emphasizes direct, forceful attacks with no flashy moves, capable of fighting one's way through an army. It was as unstoppable as the flooding of the Yellow River, leaving Gao Zhinan, who had dodged to the side, completely dumbfounded and filled with a deep sense of awe.

As the man in charge of a listed company worth more than a billion yuan, Gao Zhinan was not someone unaccustomed to the ways of the world. He understood just how terrifying the power Chen Fei was displaying truly was.

"You think a bunch of trash like you can stop me? You're dreaming," Chen Fei retorted harshly, his sour mood making his tone utterly dismissive.

"A misunderstanding, a misunderstanding." At that moment, Xiao Qianrang hurried down from upstairs. He gasped in shock at the chaos before turning to Chen Fei with a smile. "Doctor Chen, right? Everything that just happened was a misunderstanding. How about you stay for a meal?"

"Director Gao, let's go," Chen Fei said, ignoring him completely and turning to walk outside.

Seeing this, Elder Du unexpectedly spoke up. "You two, wait for me. Mind if an old man catches a ride?" He then followed them into the car.

Watching the Rolls-Royce as it sped away from the manor, the smile on Xiao Qianrang's face vanished, replaced by a deep chill. His expression was as dark as water. In his view, his status as Jiangnan Province's richest man and a member of the Xiao Family meant he only needed to lower his stance slightly. The other party would surely be grateful, forget the previous unpleasantness, and gladly treat his son.

But now, it seemed he had been terribly mistaken.

"President Xiao, that man is not to be trifled with. We couldn't stop him even when we all attacked together," the formidable bodyguard interjected, offering a timely reminder.

"I know," Xiao Qianrang nodded sullenly. He glanced with disgust at Steward Li, who had fainted in the corner, and ordered coldly, "Get rid of this good-for-nothing dog who only makes things worse. From this day forward, I never want to see him again."

"Yes, sir." A bodyguard immediately dragged Steward Li away, his face an icy mask.

Damn it, in Jiangnan Province, it should be child's play for me, Xiao Qianrang, to find someone to treat my son. Do you really think you can escape from the palm of my hand? Heh... Xiao Qianrang thought coldly.

「Meanwhile, inside the Rolls-Royce leaving the Phoenix Mountain villa district.」

"Xiao Qianrang? He certainly didn't disappoint. So this is the so-called richest man?" Chen Fei said, shaking his head.

"Doctor Chen, today was my fault. If I had known, I never would have brought you here," Gao Zhinan said, his face etched with guilt.

"That guy really went too far," Elder Du added, looking just as furious. "Thinking he's superior to everyone else, he even dared to pull a gun! The top leaders I've met were never this outrageous!"

"However," he added suddenly, "this Xiao Qianrang has considerable influence, and he's part of the Xiao Family. Doctor Chen, do you think they might try to harm you because of what happened today?"

"Harm me? That depends on whether the Xiao Family has the ability," Chen Fei scoffed.

"Doctor Chen, don't take this lightly. I fear he might use his connections to deal with you," Elder Du quickly warned.

"Connections? What connections?" Now it was Chen Fei's turn to be startled.

"You don't know?" Elder Du was surprised by Chen Fei's ignorance. He then explained, "If I'm not mistaken, Doctor Chen, you must be an Ancient Martial Artist, correct? The state doesn't allow Ancient Martial Artists to use their skills casually. If someone violates this rule, certain people will intervene, much like the police in ordinary society."

"Is that so?" Chen Fei's brows furrowed slightly. It was rumored that Elder Du had treated top national leaders, so he likely knew some secrets, which made his words credible.

"Doctor Chen, don't worry," Gao Zhinan declared. "This incident happened because of me, and I will take full responsibility to ensure your safety. Xiao Qianrang may be the richest man in Jiangnan Province, but in Northern Mountain, I, Gao Zhinan, am no pushover!"

It was clear Gao Zhinan felt tremendously guilty and was vowing to see the matter through to protect Chen Fei from any harm.

"Director Gao, don't be like that," Chen Fei said calmly. "It's just the Xiao Family. They aren't powerful enough to make me bow my head, nor can they blot out the sky with one hand. Don't worry about it. It's fine."

"But..." Gao Zhinan wanted to say more, but he opened his mouth and found he had no words, so he fell grimly silent.

In fact, he knew his earlier words were spoken in anger. Setting aside the vast and powerful Xiao Family, the Xiao Group under Xiao Qianrang's control alone could probably crush his Vast Sea Group at any moment, bringing it to total ruin.

"Let's not talk about such unpleasant things," Elder Du said suddenly. "Doctor Chen, since we've run into each other today, why don't you come with me? I'd like to introduce you to an old friend. It's his birthday tonight."

"Introduce me to a friend?" Chen Fei was somewhat surprised.

"Yes. My friend's surname is Dong, and it seems he's also from your circle. Both his son and daughter are quite successful. Perhaps they can be of some help," Elder Du said earnestly.

"Dong? Could it be Elder Dong of the Dong Family, the father of Dong Wencheng, the Secretary of the Tongzhou City Party Committee?" Gao Zhinan exclaimed in shock, appearing to have realized who he meant.

"The father of the Secretary of the Tongzhou City Party Committee?" Chen Fei was taken aback as well.

After all, Tongzhou City was the capital of Jiangnan Province. Its Party Committee Secretary was no ordinary figure, holding a deputy-ministerial level position with enormous power in the province. Someone with even slightly weaker backing could never hope to sit in such a position.

"That's him," Elder Du nodded, sighing with admiration. "Elder Dong saved an old revolutionary leader during the war. Although he never joined the organization, his deed was remembered. The merit was passed on to his eldest son, which is how Wencheng was able to get where he is today, largely thanks to the old leader's favor."

The revolutionary leader Elder Dong had saved was no ordinary man. He could rightfully be called one of Huaxia's most venerable Founding Fathers. He had lived through the harshest of wars and made immeasurable contributions to the country, earning universal admiration and respect. Of course, that person now stood at the pinnacle of power in the Republic, a true national figure whose word could shake Huaxia to its core.

"Elder Du, thank you so much for your concern," Chen Fei said with genuine gratitude. He understood that the old man was trying to secure a path for him, acting in his best interest.

"You don't have to thank me," Elder Du said, speaking the plain truth. "The main reason is that my old friend has recently run into some trouble. His qi went astray during his training. You understand that area better than I do, and his situation is not optimistic."

The truth was, he had come to Tongzhou City not only to repay his debt to Wang Yuan but also to treat his old friend. His friend's situation was unique, a problem that arose from his training. Since Elder Du knew nothing about such matters, encountering Chen Fei, an "insider," was an opportunity too good to pass up.

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