Meanwhile, on the runway of the Magic Capital airport, two middle-aged men walked down with resolute steps. They were two martial artists who had been through countless battles. Lin Xiaolong and Zhao Qin saw them and greeted them warmly, after which they all drove off into the distance.

* * *

"What's going on here?"

Chen Zheng sat on the sofa, his brows furrowed in deep confusion. He felt that the mysterious power within his Dantian had completely transformed into something new, yet it was identical to the power that had emerged when he was practicing the "Golden Bell Shield." He tried to summon this new power, and a thread materialized in his hand. The thread wasn't transparent but possessed a unique glow.

He casually swung it, and a look of pleasant surprise spread across his face.

"This new power is even stronger, more resilient, and can extend up to twenty meters in length," Chen Zheng murmured softly before releasing the thread from his hand.

Next, he began to test another ability: Water Coagulating into Ice. This time, he didn't rely on a water source, simply manipulating the ambient water molecules. In that instant, an Ice Pearl formed in his palm. It was like winter sunlight—cold, yet possessing a refreshing and delightful charm.

He was astonished to find he could now convert water to ice much faster, and the resulting ice was significantly harder. He tried to reshape the Ice Pearl and found the process surprisingly easy. However, the origin and nature of this new power left him puzzled. In the end, he could only shake his head helplessly. Perhaps this power is like the mysterious True Qi described in martial arts novels.

Just at this moment of tranquility, the villa's door lock gave a sharp CLICK.

Li Yitong walked into the living room, carrying a steamer of piping hot buns and a plastic box full of porridge.

"Chen Zheng!" her call echoed through the air.

Chen Zheng was struggling with hunger. Seeing the buns and porridge, he said gratefully, "I was starving. Thanks, Li Yitong!"

Li Yitong looked at him and feigned annoyance. "Why are you being so formal with me?"

Chen Zheng just smiled without replying.

Then, Li Yitong's expression turned serious. "People from the Ye family are here," she said. "Two Grandmasters: Zhao Wuxuan of the Zhao family and Lin Guozheng of the Lin family!"

These two men had been at the Grandmaster Stage for nearly ten years.

Li Yitong knew of their arrival thanks to something they did after returning the previous night. Li Cangyun had ordered his people to secretly surveil Ye Cangtian and his group. In Magic Capital, the Li family's status was like an unshakable mountain, so monitoring someone was hardly a difficult task. Ye Cangtian and his companions carried an undeniable aura of prestige. Much like the famed reputation of the Ye family of Foshan, their presence resonated throughout all of Magic Capital.

Chen Zheng paused in eating his porridge, a sly light flickering in his eyes as he spoke softly.

"It's good that they're here. This gives me the perfect opportunity to showcase my strength. I just didn't expect Ye Cangtian to make such a big fuss, sending two Grandmasters at once!"

Li Yitong interjected with a smile, "The Ye family aren't cowards. If you had finished off Ye Cangtian last night, I believe their entire family would be storming our gates by now."

Chen Zheng nodded. He had already considered this. Yet, he also knew that taking such an action would infuriate the Ye family. He could handle them alone, but he couldn't ignore the fact that here in Magic Capital, neither the Li family nor the Liu family had a Grandmaster to defend them. If the Ye family were to retaliate with their full force, both families would suffer devastating losses. This was not an outcome Chen Zheng wished to see.

Even so, Ye Cangtian had no intention of letting the slight go. He had already begun mobilizing his family's forces.

At that moment, Li Yitong suddenly asked, "Chen Zheng, do you have time later?"

"Yes!" Chen Zheng responded with a smile.

"Then... could you go shopping with me?" Li Yitong asked softly, a blush tinging her cheeks.

"Of course!" Chen Zheng agreed without hesitation.

"Really? Thank you so much!" Li Yitong lifted her head joyfully, her eyes meeting Chen Zheng's before she shyly looked down again.

A warm feeling surged through Chen Zheng's heart at the sight. Without another word, he quickly finished his breakfast and accompanied Li Yitong to go shopping.

* * *

At the same time, in a luxurious five-star hotel, Ye Cangtian, Zhao Wuxuan, and Lin Guozheng were seated together. Behind them, Lin Xiaolong and Zhao Qin stood guard in silence.

"Young Master, is this all the information we have?" Zhao Wuxuan asked, his voice deep and somber.

"Yes!" Ye Cangtian nodded affirmatively.

"According to your speculation, Young Master, that Chen Zheng seems to have mastered two Grandmaster-level techniques," Lin Guozheng said thoughtfully.

The reason the two referred to Ye Cangtian as "Young Master" was simple: The Ye family was the patron family to both of theirs. Although both men were patriarchs of their respective families, they could only be reverent in the presence of the Ye family.

"A true prodigy and a successor of the Eight Extremities. To think he's only in his twenties and has already reached the mid-stage of the Grandmaster Stage, not to mention mastering two Grandmaster techniques. If he has another decade to consolidate his power, I believe the entire martial arts world will have to acknowledge him as supreme," Zhao Wuxuan couldn't help but sigh.

Lin Guozheng nodded in deep agreement.

"Seniors, what should be our next move?" Despite being addressed as Young Master, Ye Cangtian showed no trace of arrogance.

"Rest assured, Young Master. With the three of us making a move, what strategy is needed? We can simply crush them!" Lin Guozheng proposed with a smile.

Zhao Wuxuan added with a laugh, "Indeed. It's just the Li family and a successor of the Eight Extremities. The three of us showing up at once is already giving them far too much credit."

"After dinner, we move out. It seems it's been too long since we displayed the Ye family's power. People have started to forget our might!"

"Good!" Ye Cangtian's eyes gleamed with anticipation.

Li Yitong, you will be mine. You absolutely cannot escape this fate!

Time flowed by quietly. Chen Zheng and Li Yitong strolled together through the shopping mall, tasting unique delicacies and watching an exciting movie.

"Does this count as a date?" Chen Zheng remarked after the cinema doors closed.

However, his words made the energetic young woman blush. She quickened her pace and walked away, leaving Chen Zheng to admire her retreating figure. He was surprised to see this cute and innocent side of the policewoman.

Just then, Li Yitong's phone rang, and she answered.

"Dad!"

...

"Okay! We'll come back right away!"

After she ended the call, the blush on Li Yitong's face had vanished, replaced by a cool seriousness.

"Chen Zheng, Ye Cangtian and his men have made their move. They're most likely coming for my family!"

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