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"Master..."

Seeing Qin Fang's approach, Wen Yi's delicate face lit up with a brilliant smile as she called out sweetly.

Despite the slight dissatisfaction in her eyes upon seeing Su Yuan warmly and unabashedly clinging to Qin Fang's arm, it didn't affect her enthusiasm towards him.

Wen Yi had already completed her apprenticeship, but she still looked up to and admired Qin Fang just as before...

It is said that a girl changes eighteen times between childhood and womanhood. Although Qin Fang had not seen Wen Yi for just a month or two, he immediately sensed that she had changed, blossoming into someone more graceful and elegant.

If she was a skinny tomboy before, she was now beginning to show a curvaceous figure. Given that few chefs are skinny, several months of nourishment had resulted in Wen Yi putting on weight and becoming fuller, as well as more confident, regaining the vibrant spirit of a young girl.

"Hmm!"

Qin Fang nodded his head. As his first disciple, Wen Yi remained very obedient, which is why he entrusted the training of his other three disciples to her, "How have these three rascals been lately, any slacking?"

"Master, how dare we slack off, we have been busy to death every day..."

"We've been really diligent..."

"Exactly exactly..."

Qin Fang's three disciples immediately voiced their "dissatisfaction," defending themselves vehemently.

"Master, the three junior brothers are very hardworking, and their skills have been getting better and better, I believe it won't take long for them to be ready to graduate..."

Although Wen Yi was actually younger than Sun Liang, Wu Ping, and Zhou Rui, she now held the aura of a senior sister, commanding respect and imposing strictness on her junior brothers.

Even without her having to say it, Qin Fang was already aware of this. As their master, he could check on their skill progression at any time.

"That's good..."

Qin Fang nodded, "You three have been rather disciplined, so work even harder. Once your master confirms that your skills are sufficient to graduate, I will naturally arrange for you to manage a branch."

"Branch?"

Everyone was slightly startled; everyone in Ninghai City knew that Fang Feixue was unique, with no other branches. Suddenly the possibility of a branch store emerged.

Could it be...

"I've just had a look, and Fang Feixue is doing very well. Even this large space is no longer sufficient; it's time to open a branch... However, who gets to manage the branch will depend on your skills, brothers. I must say upfront that I'm not only looking at your cooking skills but also your moral character. Fair competition is fine, but if anyone dares to sabotage others, they will not be let off easily!"

This was also one of the reasons for Qin Fang's visit. Fang Feixue was Qin Fang's only physical business. Although it might not make a lot of money, it still needed to be gradually expanded—it was, after all, a testament to his and Tang Feifei's love.

"Yes, Master!"

"Understood, Master!"

"Disciple will bear it in mind!"

The three disciples immediately responded with due seriousness.

...

At a villa in Ninghai.

"What? Qin Fang is back..."

Li Feng, who was in the midst of his escapade with a woman, suddenly spilled forth, but not out of fright—rather, out of fury.

"Damn it, that bastard... I'm going to kill him!"

Just thinking about the suffering he had endured in the past six months made Li Feng wish he could shoot Qin Fang on the spot... because he was well aware that QIn Fang was the mastermind behind his imprisonment.

Originally, someone like Li Feng, who had been convicted of intentional homicide, would have faced a sentence of life imprisonment, if not the death penalty. However, within just a few months, he had been extricated from prison...

Perhaps this was one of the privileges of the Dragon Country's power elite. The Li Family could wield such influence in the political sphere of Jiangnan Province, and although they had been caught off guard by the Tang Family and failed to protect Li Feng initially, now that some time had passed, they had managed to get him out using the common tactic of medical parole.

Upon release, Li Feng's first thought was to seek revenge on Qin Fang. However, he didn't get a chance to act; first, because his older brother Li Rui wouldn't allow it, and second, because Qin Fang had gone to Capital City.

But who was Li Feng? As the brother of the King of Ninghai Underground, he obviously couldn't mobilize a large force, but it was no problem to find some underlings to gather intelligence. Knowing that Fang Feixue belonged to Qin Fang, he had people keep watch around the restaurant so that he'd be notified immediately upon Qin Fang's appearance.

And now, just as Qin Fang showed up at Fang Feixue, Li Feng had been informed!

"Call Black Panther over…"

Li Feng harboured a deep-seated hatred for Qin Fang. Not only had Qin framed him and sent him to prison, causing him great embarrassment, but even Tang Feifei, whom he had always been in pursuit of, had become Qin Fang's fiancée, further fueling Li Feng's resentment.

However, after a stint in prison, which was a punishing experience, Li Feng had matured a bit. He was no longer the brainless student he once was, having developed a certain level of cunning in his heart.

Black Panther was a prisoner Li Feng had met in prison, also a murderer, but not the 'single homicide' kind of ordinary murderer that Li Feng was. He was a serious offender, with his victims almost exclusively suffering brutal deaths.

Such a person would have definitely faced immediate execution upon sentencing, but it just so happened that Li Feng crossed paths with him. Li Rui had already taken care of the prison on his behalf, and seeing that Li Feng could use him, he figured out a way to keep Black Panther alive... From that day on, Black Panther followed Li Feng.

Even when Li Feng was released on medical parole, he conveniently took Black Panther with him.

"Young Master Feng, you were looking for me?"

Before long, Black Panther arrived. He was an ordinary-looking man who exuded an aura of danger, the kind that made one's heart skip a beat with just one glance.

If the knife-throwing Pi San that Li Feng had found was barely considered a minor expert, then Black Panther could definitely take out several Pi Sans in a single breath.

"Indeed! There's something I need your help with…"

Li Feng nodded. His status in the Li Family couldn't compare to his older brother Li Rui, and he had limited access to skilled fighters. Knowing that Qin Fang had some skills, at least enough to take down Pi San, he wouldn't miss out on this chance for revenge now that he had a master like Black Panther at his disposal, right?

After all, Black Panther was the kind of ferocious character who killed as if life were mere grass. Killing one more person was no big deal...

"Young Master Feng, please give your orders…"

Black Panther bowed his head, eyes gleaming with intensity. Despite not thinking highly of a privileged young master like Li Feng, Black Panther dared not offend him due to Li Feng's significant connections and the fact that, without Li Feng's help, he would have been executed by now instead of being out drinking and womanizing.

Aware of this dynamic, he maintained a very submissive posture.

"He's back... I don't want to see him again!"

Li Feng cut straight to the point... Although he did not name "him," he knew Black Panther would understand.

Back in prison, Li Feng had often expressed his jealousy of Qin Fang. Having followed him closely, Black Panther was well aware.

"Understood, Young Master Feng. You just wait for my good news…"

Black Panther nodded, accepted the task, and left immediately to make his preparations.

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"Young Master Rui, he's returned…"

The news of Qin Fang's return was not only known to Li Feng. It quickly spread to many people, and as the overlord of Ninghai's underground world, Li Rui found out very soon as well.

"Does Young Master Feng know about it?"

Li Rui was relatively calm, merely inquiring about Li Feng's situation.

"He should know. He called for Black Panther right away, and then Black Panther immediately left the villa… Young Master Rui, should we stop them?"

The one reporting was a stooped, aged old man beside Li Rui. He spoke slowly, as if with great effort, yet no one dared to underestimate his presence.

"No need... This Black Panther has some capability. Let him go test the depths of that man! Uncle Chang, just keep a slight watch on him and, if necessary, cover up for Xiaofeng…"

Li Rui shook his head, not overly concerned, but he always liked to handle things cleanly, rarely leaving loose ends, and naturally did not want Black Panther to be linked back to Li Feng or himself.

"Understood…"

Uncle Chang nodded then slipped back into the shadows.

…

"He really didn't die... It seems I really underestimated him!"

It wasn't just the Li Feng and Li Rui brothers who were paying close attention to Qin Fang's whereabouts in Ninghai; Chen Weilian, the young master of the Hanhai Group, also took it very seriously.

His expression turned distinctly unnatural when he heard that Qin Fang had returned.

He thought he had acted discreetly, but little did he know that Qin Fang was already aware that the Remnant Wolf Mercenary Corps had been sent after him. However, the outcome had been disappointing for Chen Weilian.

None of the Remnant Wolf Mercenary Corps members survived the ordeal, all disappearing... It was said there was a severe landslide that night, leading to many deaths...

But Chen Weilian was no fool. Capital City was nothing like Yungui or Xishu provinces, and there had been no rain or snow – how could a landslide occur? Moreover, many had heard the sounds of explosions from the mountain. Given the orders he had issued, the Remnant Wolf Mercenary Corps must have encountered fierce resistance... and since none came back, the result was self-evident. (To be continued. If you enjoy this work, you are welcome to vote for it at Qidian, your support is my greatest motivation.)

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