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Gu Baiyun smiled and said, "Master, are you aware of how arrogant the owner of the Star Shining Society has become? The entire Jingnan Prefecture now belongs to them, leaving no room for anyone else to survive. The Tang Family from Sea City tried to move in, and they were annihilated! The Tianhai Association tried to move in, and they were annihilated! The Black Evil Sect was merely passing through Thunder City, and they were annihilated too! Even our Gu Family of Su Mansion, who came to attend the Southern Territory National Medicine Conference, were framed by them, which led to the death of my nephew, Gu Lingshan.

"This man has incurred public outrage. The people coming to you are simply paying homage, hoping that one day you can eliminate the boss of the Star Shining Society and champion our cause."

"Now that you put it that way, I understand," Master Wang replied with a smile. To seek my protection, they naturally have to offer me some benefits. It wouldn’t do otherwise. This time, I can get some good things.

"Master, the boss of the Star Shining Society will likely come this time. Are you afraid?" Gu Baiyun asked, goading him.

Master Wang sneered, "In my presence, a mere mortal is nothing but an ant. What is there to fear? If he truly dares to come, I will see to it that he dies without a grave."

"That’s all I needed to hear from you, Master." Gu Baiyun breathed a sigh of relief. Before coming to Thunder City, he had investigated the Star Shining Society’s boss and knew full well that the Gu Family of Su Mansion could not handle him alone. That was precisely why they had sought out Master Wang.

As they spoke, they walked out of the courtyard gate. Those who had come were representatives from families and businesses in Jingnan Prefecture and the surrounding regions. Naturally, each one had prepared generous gifts, hoping to gain Master Wang’s protection as well as a piece of that hundred-billion-yuan investment.

"The Wu Family of Sea City presents a small token of our esteem." Wu Heng had come personally. He not only gave the Gu Family one billion but also presented Master Wang with a treasured two-hundred-year-old medicinal herb from his private collection.

"Hehe, not bad. Your Wu Family will definitely win the bid this time," Gu Baiyun chuckled. Alliance Hierarch Liu, standing beside him, nodded in agreement.

"Well, I have some other minor matters to attend to, so I’ll take my leave," Wu Heng said.

"As you wish!" Both Master Wang and Gu Baiyun were after the gifts and money; they couldn’t care less if the people themselves were present.

"Master Wang, I also have a hundred-year-old medicinal herb. While it can’t compare to the Wu Family’s gift, it is a token of our sincerity."

"Master Wang, I have an ancestral Body Tempering Pill..."

"Master Wang..."

These people were all clever. They prepared gifts not only for Master Wang but for the Gu Family as well. By doing so, they could secure Master Wang’s protection and potentially win a share of the hundred-billion investment. Why wouldn’t they? They all wanted to win the bid, and how could they do that without spending money? They just weren’t as extravagant as the Wu Family of Sea City.

Gu Baiyun stepped forward and announced, "Everyone, the people from the Star Shining Society have said they are coming today. Why don’t we set up a banquet right here and wait? We can all watch as the Star Shining Society is annihilated. My esteemed teacher, Master Wang, hails from Penglai and possesses Dao Techniques of astonishing power. If you are seeking protection, you have come to the right person!"

Hearing this, the crowd was filled with envy. It was as if Gu Baiyun had found an old immortal for a master. In the future, the Gu Family of Su Mansion would not only be the top power in Su Mansion but might even swallow Jingnan Prefecture whole. As long as they followed the Gu Family, they were sure to profit. Even if there was no meat to eat, there would at least be soup to drink.

「Thunder City Commerce Alliance.」

The courtyard was filled to the brim with distinguished guests. Today, there were many seeking Master Wang’s protection, and just as many seeking investment from the commerce alliance. The Star Shining Society’s goal to change the status quo in Jingnan Prefecture naturally threatened those with vested interests. These people would certainly not surrender without a fight, and now that they had found someone who could help them, they had all flocked to him.

"Do you think the boss of the Star Shining Society will actually show up?"

"I doubt he’d dare. Master Wang is terrifying, a true immortal! The boss of the Star Shining Society might be powerful, but at the end of the day, he’s just a mortal. He’s no match for Master Wang."

"Exactly. The boss of the Star Shining Society is indeed formidable, but Master Wang feels even more terrifying than Gu Zhiyuan. Just standing there, he exudes the divine authority of an Immortal. It’s truly frightening."

"Hahaha, exactly! I believe the boss of the Star Shining Society has already packed his bags and fled. Otherwise, only death awaits him. Next, Jingnan Prefecture will merge with Su Mansion, and the Gu Family will reign supreme."

Those present were naturally supporters of Master Wang and Gu Baiyun, so their words were biased. However, this was what they truly believed deep down. Otherwise, they wouldn’t have come.

Among the crowd sat a few people from the Zhou Family of Longjiang Prefecture. In the past, Yang Qi had gone to Longjiang Prefecture over the matter with Yao Qing, annihilating the Sun Family and suppressing the Zhou Family. Zhou Shang and his family members were here to witness Yang Qi’s downfall, as they knew he was a member of the Star Shining Society. If the boss of the Star Shining Society was killed, Yang Qi’s end was likely near. Moreover, they strongly suspected that Yang Qi was the boss. Although they had no proof, it seemed likely that such a powerful existence was one and the same person.

"Dad, Yang Qi is definitely going to die today! We must avenge what he did to us," the Zhou Family Head said excitedly to his father, Zhou Shang.

Zhou Shang shook his head. "Things aren’t as simple as you think. If Master Wang wins, that’s one thing. But if he doesn’t, we can forget about revenge for the rest of our lives. So, no matter what happens later, do not get involved. We are here today only to observe. Nothing more."

"Shouldn’t we help the Gu Family? If we get on good terms with them, our Zhou Family will have a much brighter future," the Zhou Family Head argued, unconvinced.

"Shut up! Haven’t you ever heard that when gods fight, mortals suffer? We cannot get involved, no matter what! People are going to die today—either Master Wang or the boss of the Star Shining Society. If you can’t be certain which side to bet on, then don’t bet at all!"

Zhou Shang’s philosophy was to avoid making mistakes, not to seek glory. Although the Zhou Family Head was displeased, he could only hold his tongue.

Just then, a sudden stir went through the crowd. Zhou Shang and the others couldn’t help but look toward the entrance, sensing that someone important had arrived.

A group of people strode into the Commerce Alliance grounds. The one leading them wore an eerie Demon Fox Mask. At his side were Ye Feng, the King of Jingnan, the Undying Barbarian King, Poisonous Spider, and others. This was the showdown between the Star Shining Society and the Gu Family, so of course, all the top experts had to make an appearance.

"That’s the boss of the Star Shining Society? He looks so young. I wonder what he looks like behind that mask!" many speculated.

The identity of the Star Shining Society’s boss had always been a closely guarded secret, unknown to most. But this man was tall, and his every step exuded a kingly aura, making for an imposing sight. The people accompanying him were clearly formidable experts as well.