Chapter 110: Chapter 110: Matter Settled

Fang Chen stopped looking at the bloody scene. He walked over to the desk, pulled out a few tissues, and deliberately wiped the blood from his fingers and arms. Fortunately, the wounds weren’t deep; a quick trip to any clinic would suffice. If there was one thing this world excelled at, it was medical care—especially trauma treatment, which was absolutely top-notch.

Once he finished, he took out the communicator Su Man had given him earlier and held down the call button. It connected almost instantly.

Su Man’s soft yet steady voice came through the speaker. "Mr. Feng? Contacting me at this hour... I assume it must be good news?"

Fang Chen walked to the window, his tone completely flat. "Zhao Tianxiong’s territory—can you swallow it?"

Su Man arrived quickly. Less than twenty minutes later, a faint KNOCK KNOCK KNOCK, KNOCK KNOCK sounded from the door—three long beats and two short—the secret signal she had agreed upon with Fang Chen. She had brought only two trusted subordinates, but Fang Chen allowed only her inside. Su Man shot a glance at her men, and they immediately turned, standing guard on either side of the office door like stone statues. Taking a deep breath, Su Man pushed the door open and entered.

The moment the door cracked open, the thick stench of blood assaulted her senses. She paused. By the light spilling from inside, she took in the scene: the shattered coffee table, the splattered dark red stains, and the three lifeless corpses on the floor. Zhao Tianxiong’s gruesome state—eyes wide open in a death stare—was particularly shocking. Even though Su Man had weathered many storms over the years and possessed a resilient will, her heart still jolted violently, her pupils contracting.

However, she forcibly swallowed any gasp of shock and masked her changing expression. Slipping quickly inside, she reached back to gently pull the door shut and lock it tight. When she turned around, her face had already regained its usual composure.

She looked at Fang Chen, keeping her voice extremely low to confirm, "Mr. Feng... is this... you took care of Zhao Tianxiong?"

Fang Chen didn’t look back. His voice remained indifferent. "What? Did you have other business arrangements with him, Man?"

"Arrangements? You misunderstand, Mr. Feng," Su Man replied. "I only recently discovered that when several of the Su family’s territories ran into trouble back then, he was the one pulling strings behind the scenes! He pretended he wanted to help the Su family tide over our difficulties, but in reality, he kicked us when we were down and profited from our misfortune! Now that he’s died by your hands, Mr. Feng, you’ve actually helped me—and the Su family—vent a deep-seated grievance!"

"Enough." Fang Chen turned around, his gaze calmly resting on her. "Let’s not dwell on the past. I called you here to ask: can the Su family, with its current capabilities, swallow the Geta Club? Take it over and keep it under control."

Su Man seemed to have anticipated this question. Without a moment’s hesitation, she answered resolutely, "Yes!"

Fang Chen raised an eyebrow slightly. "Didn’t you say the Su family currently lacks top-tier combat power?"

"That was then, this is now." A flash of shrewdness and determination crossed Su Man’s eyes. "With Zhao Tianxiong dying so suddenly, they are leaderless, and internal panic is inevitable. It’s not that I don’t have True Martial Realm Martial Artists under my command; they’re just scattered and not quite top-tier. But if we concentrate our forces, controlling the situation won’t be difficult. More importantly—"

She took two steps forward, avoiding the pools of blood on the floor, and analyzed the situation. "If Geta changes hands overnight, other predatory factions will absolutely not dare to blindly test the waters before they figure out what really happened. This will serve as our buffer period. Furthermore, by swallowing Geta and acquiring its cash flow and network, I’ll be able to offer more enticing conditions to recruit a few capable Martial Artists I’ve had my eye on for a while. Give me a few days to maneuver and negotiate, and I am confident I can stabilize this place."

Fang Chen nodded. "Since you have your own plans and know your limits, that’s a matter for you business people. I won’t interfere."

Su Man, however, took on a serious expression. "Mr. Feng, actually, this territory should be yours. You conquered it, so this foundation..." She looked at him earnestly. "Do you want to reconsider? Even if you go to Cyan Yang City, you could find someone to manage this place on your behalf."

Fang Chen waved his hand, his stance unequivocal. "I’m leaving Jinchuan City soon. I have neither the time nor the interest to get involved in underworld squabbles. Handing it over to professionals to run is the right path."

His tone shifted, and his gaze sharpened. "There is only one thing I need you to promise me."

"Please speak, Mr. Feng," Su Man said, her expression sobering.

"I will help the Su family take back what it lost and establish a firm foothold," Fang Chen enunciated every word clearly. "In exchange, you must guarantee that after I leave, you will take care of my family. They live in Li Family Village. They are honest people and won’t actively invite trouble, but it’s hard to guard against some blind, petty thugs and local ruffians harassing them. You just need to look after them in secret and ensure they live in peace."

Su Man immediately agreed, her eyes revealing absolute sincerity. "Rest assured, Mr. Feng! I will stake my life on your family’s safety! If anything happens to them, you can come looking for me. Even if you kill me, I will have no complaints!"

"Hmm." Fang Chen was fairly satisfied with her declaration. "Additionally, in a few days, I can introduce someone to you. Of course, whether he’s willing to help is up to him. His name is Luo Wu, and he is also at the Peak of True Martial Realm. He has good character and reliable strength. If he agrees, the problem of your lack of top-tier combat power might be alleviated."

Hearing this, a flash of joy appeared in Su Man’s eyes. "That’s wonderful! To be honest with you, Mr. Feng, although I have a few True Martial Realm experts under my command, most of them are hired hands from outside or from branch families. Ever since my father and second uncle passed away, other than Su Zhe, the direct line of the Su family truly hasn’t had a single True Martial Realm master capable of serving as a true pillar. If we can gain such powerful reinforcements, the chances of the Su family’s revival will be much greater!"

She looked at Fang Chen, her tone growing even more solemn. "Mr. Feng, you still have more than half a month before you head to Cyan Yang City. During this time, I will integrate our resources and sort through Geta’s accounts and assets as quickly as possible. Once I’ve initially stabilized the situation, I will do my best to prepare ten million in funds for you. This money is just my personal compensation to you for taking action this time. Future dividends are not included in this, so please, you must accept it."

Fang Chen pondered for a moment.

Ten million was indeed a massive sum. With this money, his parents’ and sister’s lives would vastly improve, and he would also be able to purchase Weapons and upgrade his Combat Suit when he first entered the academy.

He nodded. "Alright, then thank you, Man."

Suddenly, as if remembering something, Fang Chen asked, "By the way, among the territories and assets you’re targeting and taking back... the Xia Family isn’t involved, is it?"

Su Man froze for a moment before shaking her head with a chuckle. "You’re joking, Mr. Feng. How could they be? The Xia Family is a branch that only moved here from out of town in recent years. They have no past grievances or conflicts of interest with the Su family. Even if the Su family wants to reclaim our assets, we’re only targeting the families that kicked us when we were down back then. Why would we provoke the Xia Family for no reason?"

As if recalling something, she added, "Besides, I heard that the Xia Family recently sold off some of their assets in Jinchuan City and moved their entire family back to their main clan. The Xia family is rarely seen in Jinchuan City nowadays."

Fang Chen nodded. He walked over to Zhao Tianxiong’s desk, pulled out a blank sheet of paper, picked up a pen, and handed them to Su Man.

"Alright then. Since we’ve decided to work together, let’s see this through to the end. Give me a list."

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