"Cruel! Why didn't they kill them!"

When many cultivators on the Immortal Realm Forum learned that three powerful members and thirteen experts from Long Yan Sword Sect had come to threaten Shen Qiang, one died and fifteen had their Qi Seas destroyed, the forum instantly erupted in uproar.

"It's too cruel. Which cultivator doesn't have enemies? Now that they've lost their cultivation, have become ordinary people, their fates will be so tragic. I can't even bear to think about it."

"Hmph, what do you know? There's a saying 'it's better to live on than to die well.' So, I think Shen Qiang's character isn't bad. He at least spared their lives. When they were live broadcasting in his company, I saw and heard it very clearly. Long Yan Sword Sect threatened to kill Shen Qiang's entire family, and still, Shen Qiang let them live. He truly did his duty by the principle of humanity and righteousness."

"That's true. From this perspective, Shen Qiang is indeed quite a humane and righteous guy."

"Yeah, that's right. I think Shen Qiang is quite kind, having a compassionate heart. After all, they can still live without their cultivation."

"Yes, yes, yes, what was said above is correct, but it's a pitiful existence."

"Don't ordinary people live without cultivation?"

"Someone who has never eaten meat thinks having rice is great, but what about those used to feasting on fish and meat? Can they endure living just on a bowl of rice with plain water?"

"No need to say anymore, this Shen Qiang is just cruel!"

"Shen Qiang is cruel? Those people from Long Yan Sword Sect are like a gang of bandits. They charged into the company, grabbed the company president by the throat. Even when the secretary served them tea, they not only spilled the tea but also yelled and threatened to kill Shen Qiang's entire family, and Shen Qiang's friends. What was the outcome?"

"When Xu Nan, Bai Jiao, and Ji Liangchuan appeared, those from Long Yan Sword Sect immediately acted like grandchildren. They still prattled and postured at Shen Qiang, and even shouted to start fighting. Are you all blind? If it weren't for Shen Qiang's capability, Shen's Holding would have been razed to the ground by Long Yan Sword Sect already."

"That's right. Shen Qiang's action was merciful. The leader was killed, followers had their cultivation techniques destroyed, avoiding unnecessary slaughter."

"Think carefully about it. Heaven favors the virtue of preserving life. Long Yan Sword Sect repeatedly provoked again and again. Shen Qiang already exhausted his humanity and righteousness. If Long Yan Sword Sect still doesn't learn their lesson, then we need to intervene."

"Sigh, what a disgraceful bunch from Long Yan Sword Sect..."

While the forum was hotly debating.

On Shen's Holding's side, Shen Qiang, accompanied by Bianyi, Xiu Ju, and Chu Qing, smilingly saw off Bai Jiao, Xu Nan, and Ji Liangchuan.

He then returned to the upper floors.

Shen Qiang was just about to speak.

Bianyi raised a finger, signaling Shen Qiang to keep silent.

Afterward, Shen Qiang was astonished to see, this audacious person tiptoe over to the guest lounge outside Shen Qiang's office and turned off a device hidden in the bookshelf.

Only then did Bianyi smile and say, "Alright, the live broadcast is off now. You can say anything without worry."

Xiu Ju was shocked, "You live-streamed the earlier incident?"

Bianyi smiled slightly, "Actually, I have a strong desire for control. I like to have a thorough understanding of everything that happens in the company, so apart from the employee working area, restrooms, and the boss's office, the entire company is under my surveillance."

Shen Qiang helplessly rolled his eyes at him and said, "Come here for a moment." Having said that, Shen Qiang turned and entered his own office.

After entering the office, Shen Qiang returned to his seat and said, "Kong Richeng didn't follow you closely, and I'm somewhat disappointed in his performance. As the president of Shen's Holding, I don't want to see you getting choked again next time."

Bianyi laughed, "Boss, are you concerned about me?"

Looking at his smug smile, Shen Qiang raised an eyebrow and said, "I find it embarrassing. You represent the company. If you're always bullied easily, how can we operate?"

Bianyi laughed and raised an eyebrow, "Then how about letting Miss Chu Qing take care of me?"

"Dream on!" Shen Qiang gave Bianyi a big roll of his eyes and said, "Let's continue to have Kong Richeng as the Security Chief. He's not suited for personal protection."

Bianyi asked, "Then who do you think is suitable between Wu Zhaoyang and Lan Yong?"

Shen Qiang sighed helplessly, "Neither is suitable, so you'll have to find someone yourself for 24-hour personal protection. The company will pay for it. If next time, you're being choked and carried around like trash, embarrassing me, then I will just watch you die."

Bianyi chuckled, "Ahahaha, I didn't expect my dear jerk boss to have a moment of concern for his subordinate. No problem, with a salary of 20 million, I can definitely find the right bodyguard."

Suppressing the urge to slap Bianyi, Shen Qiang smiled and said, "Your security guard, the maximum salary is five million. Aren't you a master? A badass like you spending 20 million on a bodyguard, does that demonstrate your capability?"

Bianyi chuckled, "Stingy boss, miserly, not caring about employees' safety."

Shen Qiang smiled and said, "Alright, you say I'm stingy, right? Then I will take out a huge life insurance policy on you, insured for one billion. If you die, I'm the beneficiary. How's that for generosity?"

Bianyi was shocked, "You're buying me insurance, and if I die, you get a billion, that's your idea of being generous? You're just trying to squeeze every last value out of me."

Shen Qiang laughed, "If you don't like it, then don't try to trick me. No matter where you find someone, make sure your personal guard is at least a cultivator above the Mixed Element Realm, so I don't have to suddenly see you dead in the streets."

Bianyi laughed, "Thanks, boss, I'll be careful."

Hearing this, Shen Qiang smiled.

Actually, Bianyi is quite intelligent, and the two share a rather peculiar tacit understanding.

As the saying goes,

The person who understands you best isn't your friend but your enemy.

Shen Qiang and Bianyi, who once plotted against each other,

understand each other's temperaments and methods of handling situations very well, so much so that oftentimes no words are needed—a look is enough to convey understanding.

And just after Bianyi thanked Shen Qiang for his concern, he said solemnly, "Boss, I have to admit, not killing those fifteen people was indeed a ruthless move. I believe that from the top-down, privately, no one in Long Yan Sword Sect wants to trouble Shen's anymore."

"Disabling their cultivation was deterrent enough. Moreover, given these fifteen disabled people, Long Yan Sword Sect cannot ignore them. They must seek medical advice and cannot lower their treatment after all, they lost their cultivation for the Sword Sect."

"Additionally, the things they did here were broadcast live. I believe the people in the Cultivation World can clearly see right from wrong. Plus, with Xu Nan, Bai Jiao, and Ji Liangchuan's statements, I personally think, for a short period, Long Yan Sword Sect won't provoke us again. But once they pacify their subordinates and sort out the relationships, they will definitely make a move against us."

Looking at Shen Qiang seriously, Bianyi said, "So boss, you'd better prepare early for this."

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