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"Let’s talk inside!" Ye Feng smiled, inviting Alliance Hierarch Liu into the Martial Arts Association. After they sat down, Ye Feng gestured for him to speak. "So, how does Alliance Hierarch Liu want to discuss things?"

Alliance Hierarch Liu smiled. "President Ye, as you know, our Commercial Alliance has always been responsible for the industrial and commercial affairs of Jingnan Prefecture. Investments and the like are always handled by us; even official investors seek us out. You could say we are the guardians of Jingnan Prefecture’s commerce. But recently, the Star Shining Society’s one-hundred-billion-yuan investment has attracted too many outsiders, which has harmed the morale and interests of our local Jingnan entrepreneurs."

"Hmm, and what does Alliance Hierarch Liu propose we do about it?" Ye Feng asked with a nod.

Seeing how accommodating Ye Feng was, Alliance Hierarch Liu thought, This President Ye really gets it. He continued aloud, "Actually, it’s quite simple. You’re in charge of the bidding process, so you can decide who wins. I’ll provide you with a list of excellent local enterprises, and you just make sure these companies win the contracts. If you agree, you will immediately receive a reward of one billion yuan. Additionally, we will strongly support the work of the Star Shining Society."

"Heh, one billion... that’s truly hard to refuse," Ye Feng said with a smile. "It seems doing so would have no negative impact on the Star Shining Society. In fact, we’d gain the support of the local business community."

"That’s right! I’m glad President Ye understands. No matter how well you treat outsiders, they’re still outsiders. The local entrepreneurs are the true source of wealth for the Star Shining Society."

Alliance Hierarch Liu beamed, his happiness growing. This President Ye is so easy to deal with, not at all as difficult as the rumors say. As long as the Star Shining Society uses our list, I can make those entrepreneurs pay up. The profits in this are absolutely enormous! Plus, it will solidify our Commercial Alliance’s influence in Jingnan Prefecture. What’s not to love?

Unfortunately, Ye Feng’s next words shattered his daydream. "One billion? Are you trying to bribe a beggar? My Star Shining Society invests a hundred billion at a time, and you think you can buy me for a mere one billion? Get this through your head: I am the President of the Star Shining Society. Do you think I’d give a damn about your one billion yuan? Show them out!"

Alliance Hierarch Liu was stunned, completely blindsided by the sudden reversal when things had been going so well. "President Ye, that’s a very generous offer! Even if we handled that entire hundred billion, we’d make around ten billion at most. Giving you one billion is truly generous." He assumed Ye Feng was simply trying to haggle for a higher price.

"Idiot." Ye Feng shook his head and walked toward the exit. Instantly, several Martial Artists from the Martial Arts Association stepped forward, staring coldly at Alliance Hierarch Liu and his men.

"Ye Feng, don’t think the Star Shining Society can just do whatever it wants!" Alliance Hierarch Liu snarled viciously. "You’ll regret not listening to me. Since you refused the money, you’d better watch your back. Don’t come crying to me if you get yourself killed on the street."

"Ha, feel free to try," Ye Feng retorted with a cold laugh as he got into his car. "I’ve been looking for an excuse to wipe out the Commercial Alliance. If you want to make a move, bring it on." With that, he drove off.

Alliance Hierarch Liu’s face was grim. He had no choice but to report back to Gu Baiyun.

As it happened, the reporting parties from both of his missions returned at almost the same time. One group consisted of Martial Artists covered in bruises; their attempt to capture Yang Qi had failed.

"Yang Qi has a master with him, an extremely terrifying expert. He also sent a message: if Master Yun doesn’t return to the Su Mansion, your fate will be the same as Young Master Ling Shan’s."

"A bunch of trash! Get lost!" Gu Baiyun waved his hand, dismissing them.

Alliance Hierarch Liu then spoke up awkwardly. "That Ye Feng is uncooperative. In my opinion, we need to use force. Ordinary threats won’t scare him."

"Let the Five Demons handle it," Master Wang said suddenly.

The Five Demons were five powerful servants he had cultivated, each possessing terrifying combat power. Every one of them was a Fifth Rank Overlord.

"Thank you, Master!" Gu Baiyun was thrilled to hear this. He knew exactly how terrifying the Five Demons were. This time in Thunder City, Master Wang had no intention of acting personally, instead planning to leave everything to them. Each of the Five Demons was formidable on his own; together, they were even more fearsome. Even a Sixth Rank Overlord would have a headache dealing with their combined strength.

「At White Mountain Estate」

Yang Qi saw Ye Feng to the door after they finished their discussion. Just then, five streaks of cold light shot from the distance with lightning speed, aiming directly for Ye Feng.

Wu Liang, who had been basking in the sun against a wall, suddenly leaped into the air. With a powerful swing of his broom, he deflected all five flying knives. The blades slammed into the ground, burying themselves deep in the earth. Immediately, the surrounding plants began to wither and die. The knives were coated with a potent poison; the attackers were clearly trying to kill Ye Feng.

Yang Qi’s brow furrowed. These people were unbelievably brazen, attempting to assassinate the President of the Star Shining Society in broad daylight. Did they hold the Star Shining Society in such contempt? What gave them such confidence?

"Show yourselves!" Yang Qi bellowed.

Five figures emerged from the shadows. Terrible black smoke billowed from their bodies, making them look like fiends from the Underworld.

"The demonic path!" Yang Qi frowned.

"Hehe. Ye Feng, if you had died a moment ago, it would have been quick and painless," one of the Five Demons sneered. "But since you chose to live, we’ll have to teach you the meaning of suffering! And you, Yang Qi. We didn’t expect to find you two together. Today, you will both die!"

The Five Demons had, of course, seen photos of both men. They had been tracking Ye Feng but were pleased to run into Yang Qi as well, deciding to eliminate both at once.

Ye Feng’s expression changed. "Five Fifth Rank Overlords... What organization possesses such terrifying strength?"

He knew that even the entire Tianhai Association only had Gu Zhiyuan, who was a Fifth Rank Minor Perfection Overlord. Yet among these five men, four were Fifth Rank Proficient Overlords, and the last was a Fifth Rank Perfect Overlord—the pinnacle of their rank.

A group this powerful could easily establish themselves in Sea City, and they could run rampant throughout the Southern Territory. Where on earth did they come from?

"We don’t belong to any organization," the leader of the group declared. "We come from Penglai Island. Yang Qi, hand over the Bronze Short Sword, and we can spare your life." Since they had come all this way, they were determined not to return empty-handed.

"And if I refuse?" Yang Qi asked.

"Then you die!" the five of them chanted in unison.

"Heh," Yang Qi sneered. "Many people have tried to kill me. They’re all either dead or crippled now. Not a single one has ever succeeded. Are you sure you want to try your luck?"

"Heh, you’re an arrogant one," their leader replied. "But everyone you’ve faced before was trash, unworthy of being compared to us. Today, you will learn just how fearsome the martial arts of Penglai Island truly are!" The five of them took their stances, their killing intent flaring.