After hanging up the phone, Shen Qiang sat silently in his study for a long time. Ever since that day Bai Jiao mentioned that Xu Nan liked him, Shen Qiang had actually thought it over carefully. Indeed, whenever he encountered problems, Xu Nan would always appear to help.

Shen Qiang had always subconsciously thought that it was just business and had nothing to do with personal matters.

But that was just self-deception.

At least if it were Shen Qiang, without a certain level of affection, he would never unconditionally help a woman.

The same goes the other way around.

For Xu Nan to help Shen Qiang like this, it's clear she has some feelings for him.

So when she heard about Shen Qiang and Bai Jiao, Xu Nan choosing to say she had something to do and hanging up the phone wasn't hard to understand.

"She must be feeling quite uncomfortable now, right?"

Shen Qiang sighed, but this matter couldn't be hidden. Even if Shen Qiang didn't tell her, it wouldn't be long before the Bai Family would release the news. By then, it would be even more awkward between the two of them, so he thought it was better to tell her directly.

No matter how she feels, at least in this matter, Shen Qiang didn't deceive her.

So calm down, after all, matters of the heart are different from moving bricks; you can't control them just because you want to.

And almost at the same time as Shen Qiang calmly put away the phone and started preparing to interview demons the next day.

In the study of the Kunlun Sword Sect's Sect Leader.

With a loud crash, the laptop was smashed to pieces on the ground.

The Sect Leader of the Kunlun Sword Sect roared furiously, "Arrogant bastard! Who does that Shen Qiang think he is? A brat who popped out of nowhere, just because he has some talent and a few demons under his command, he dares to mock me in public! Unforgivable!"

Beside him, a Daoist was startled and quickly tried to console him, "Sect Leader, you are the leader of the Kunlun Sword Sect, a prominent figure in the Cultivation World. If you really argue with Shen Qiang, it would only lower your dignity. Why bother? Let him be a Security Advisor for the Dragon Group; he's just their lapdog."

The Kunlun Sword Sect's Sect Leader furiously slammed the table, "I, the dignified Sect Leader of Kunlun Sword Sect, was humiliated by him to the point of having to go offline. This cannot be forgiven."

Hearing this, the Daoist beside him looked a bit helpless and said, "Sect Leader, please calm down. The root of this issue lies in the position of the Dragon Group's Security Advisor. The situation is clear now; the Dragon Group wants to use Shen Qiang to control some of Huaxia's demons. So being angry at Shen Qiang won't help; it's better to think calmly about how to deal with him in the future."

"How to deal with him?" The Kunlun Sword Sect's Sect Leader said coldly, "What's there to think about? His tiny area is thousands of miles away from Kunlun, naturally, we mind our own business."

The Daoist hesitated for a moment and persuaded, "Sect Leader, there's an old saying in Huaxia: 'More friends, more paths; more enemies, more walls.' Now, there are over three hundred demons gathered at Shen Qiang's Dinghao Hotel, and the Dragon Group clearly intends to support him. So the rise of Heshenghe is unstoppable."

"And look at that Cheng Xinyi Bai Family, Wanxin Hesheng Xu Family, and Long Chang Ji Family, they have all explicitly come out in support of Shen Qiang. While our Kunlun Sword Sect is not afraid, it would be unwise to make enemies over a few words. So you see..."

"Shut up!" The Kunlun Sword Sect's Sect Leader was furious, "What do you mean? Do you mean that after Shen Qiang mocked us to our faces, our Kunlun Sword Sect should take the initiative to make peace with him?"

The Daoist sighed and said, "Sect Leader, it's just a few words; you should consider the bigger picture. Shen Qiang has the title 'King of Demons,' the support of the Dragon Group, and successful businesses, the future development of Heshenghe..."

"No need to say more!" The Kunlun Sword Sect's Sect Leader said sternly, "I, the dignified Sect Leader of Kunlun Sword Sect, speak of eliminating demons and defending the Dao. If we retreat now, we will be the laughstock of the Cultivation World. If we take the initiative to make peace in this situation, we'd be ridiculed even more. So, no need to bother with him. No matter how formidable he is, if he really angers me, I'll gather people and flatten his Heshenghe!"

"Sect Leader!"

"Get out!"

As the Sect Leader of the Kunlun Sword Sect raged.

In Shanghai, at the Zhang Family.

The head of the Zhang Family ran into Zhang Shuheng's room, sweating on his forehead.

Seeing Zhang Shuheng lounging on the couch playing mobile games, the Zhang Family head approached him with bright eyes and a grin, "Shuheng, everything you predicted was correct. The Dragon Group's Security Advisor indeed has the role because Shen Qiang can manage demons."

Zhang Shuheng raised an eyebrow slightly, responded with an "Oh," and continued playing his game.

The Zhang Family head, undeterred, paced excitedly around the room, "Not only that, but now the Bai Family, Xu Family, Ji Family, and the Dragon Group have all clearly stated their support for Shen Qiang. Heshenghe is now fully prepared; a meteoric rise is inevitable."

Zhang Shuheng shot him a cold glance, "That doesn't seem like good news for our Zhang Family."

"How is it not good news?" The Zhang Family head's eyes shone brightly, "What's the big deal about the Third House? Even without Shen Qiang, what's the use of those fools? You've already promised not to trouble Shen Qiang anymore, so I think now is the time to make friends."

Upon hearing this, Zhang Shuheng laughed and shook his head, "Are you awake? The Third House of our Zhang Family was wiped out by Shen Qiang, and now you don't plan to seek revenge but rather to make friends with him? Aren't you afraid of being laughed at?"

"What's face worth?" The Zhang Family head sat down beside Zhang Shuheng, "Our Zhang Family's current situation is difficult; don't you see? The Dragon Group's headquarters is here, and we can't touch them. Also, there are two other families standing with us."

"Shen Qiang now shows signs of dominance. If we don't make good relations now, after Heshenghe's inevitable rise, how could they possibly pay us any mind if we approach them later?"

Hearing this, Zhang Shuheng glanced at him, "You think about it yourself. You're the head of the family, do as you please, just don't interrupt my game; I'm about to rank up to Silver."

The Zhang Family head's eyes shone brightly as he looked at Zhang Shuheng, "Our Zhang Family has dealt with Shen Qiang before. So find an opportunity to visit Heshenghe. There's an old saying, 'no fight, no acquaintance.' I believe he will appreciate our Zhang Family's gesture of friendship."

Zhang Shuheng looked at the Zhang Family head as if he were a fool, "Don't dream. Shen Qiang is ruthless; he'll want to kill me."

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