"Alright, let's go. There's no need to worry about what comes next," Chen Zheng said calmly.

With that, he turned and drove away.

"What's happening?" Li Yitong watched his car disappear into the distance. Her thoughts were a jumbled puzzle, and she couldn't piece together the true meaning of his words.

Helpless, she shook her head, decided to set the matter aside for now, and drove off.

「The next day.」

The upper echelons of the Li and Liu Families gathered, their faces etched with a mixture of anxiety and anticipation. They expected the government to investigate the Su Family's affairs and for Chen Zheng to come forward and explain everything. They believed that as long as the matter was elevated to the level of the martial arts world, Chen Zheng's status as a Grandmaster would ensure it was handled properly.

However, reality was a far cry from their expectations. They tried to probe for any government activity but were met with a wall of strict secrecy surrounding all information about Grandmaster Chen. It was as if nothing had happened at all.

The leaders of the two families were thrown into disarray, but amidst the chaos, they found a spark of hope. Did this mean they had found a golden opportunity?

Only Li Yitong remained lost in confusion. She felt that everything was somehow connected to Chen Zheng's golden eraser. But she didn't understand what that eraser was or how it could solve so many complex problems.

In the enigmatic Magic Capital, an unprecedented storm was quietly brewing. Deep tremors ran beneath the seemingly calm surfaces of the martial arts world and the business community.

The Su Family, once a prominent powerhouse, had been left desolate overnight. Their wealth was swallowed up as if by a black hole, rapidly absorbed by the Li and Liu Families. The market value of these two conglomerates multiplied several times in a single night, breaking the staggering eight-hundred-billion mark.

Meanwhile, all sorts of rumors circulated in the martial arts world. Some said the Su Family had offended a Grandmaster-level expert whose fiery wrath, like a volcano, had turned all who resisted to ash. Even the old Family Head, Su Kunan, had burned his own potential to resist this power, only to be instantly killed by the Grandmaster in a single blow. A chilling stillness fell over the martial arts world, its members frozen with indifference.

In the business world, the Li and Liu Families stood like two towering mountains, firmly occupying the top positions. Their success didn't rely on the aid of any financial consortium but was built on their own strength and wisdom.

And the architect of it all was the man named Chen Zheng.

At that moment, he was lost in a lazy dream.

"Chen Zheng, it's time to go," Li Yitong's voice, like a soft breeze through the trees, drifted in from the living room.

Three days had passed since the incident with Cai Murong, and Chen Zheng had adjusted his mindset, making it as clear as a polished mirror.

"I'll be right there," Chen Zheng's voice replied as he awoke from his dream.

He and Li Yitong left the villa side by side and got into a car prepared by the Li Family. With Li Cangyun, Liu Daoyi, and the others seeing him off, Chen Zheng boarded the plane.

WHEW... Chen Zheng let out a long breath as he finally stepped onto the aircraft. He had never received such treatment before—being escorted onto a plane by dozens of people—and it made him feel a little uncomfortable.

But the wheels of fate had already turned. The Li and Liu Families had sworn their allegiance to him. In the world of martial arts, allegiance required more than just passionate promises; it demanded absolute loyalty.

He had barely settled into his seat when his phone vibrated. A transfer notification lit up his screen.

"Damn, two billion? Wasn't it supposed to be one billion?"

He stared at the string of digits, dumbfounded. Although his net worth was already in the hundreds of billions, thanks to his forty percent stake in Dahong Real Estate, such a hefty sum in his personal balance was still startling.

"Accept it. You're a Grandmaster-level figure, after all. This price isn't excessive. Besides, our Li Family now considers you our leader. If you asked for ten billion, we would find a way to raise it for you!" Li Yitong watched him like a silent observer, finding the flicker of expressions across his face quite amusing.

"Well... alright then!" A sense of relief colored Chen Zheng's voice as he unhesitatingly turned off his phone.

Time seemed to stretch on, but after a half-day flight, the plane drew an elegant arc across the sky above Yun City and touched down gently. A pre-arranged car was waiting for them, and the two left the airport together.

Chen Zheng returned to the villa, retrieved the 'Culinary Compendium,' and placed it gently in the car before driving to Dahong Real Estate.

Meanwhile, Li Hao, Zhao Gao, and the others were busy with various tasks at the food city. They were incredibly surprised and delighted by Chen Zheng's arrival. Chen Zheng then took a leisurely stroll through the food city, admiring the burgeoning culinary hub. Many businesses were already planning to join, and visitors were becoming a frequent sight. He didn't disturb Li Hao and the others any further, instead driving straight to Dahong Real Estate.

「CEO's Office.」

The secretary, graceful as a blooming flower, stood up elegantly upon his arrival and gave him a slight bow. A smile twinkled in Chen Zheng's eyes as he nodded in response, his gaze then landing on the desk. Wei Zixuan was sitting in front of her computer, focused on her work. Beside her, another person was silently watching the screen, as if learning.

The sight of this person shocked Chen Zheng. Wasn't that his old friend, Liu Qianqian? Had she already graduated?

Catching a glimpse of the familiar figure from the corner of her eye, Liu Qianqian couldn't help but let out a cry of surprise.

Like a sprightly deer, Wei Zixuan leaped up from her seat and gave Chen Zheng a warm hug.

Liu Qianqian lowered her head, a flash of disappointment in her eyes.

"I knew you were coming back today, but I never thought you'd come straight to the office to see us." As warm as the spring sun, Wei Zixuan gently let go of Chen Zheng. There seemed to be an unfathomable magic hidden deep in her eyes.

"Hmm?" Chen Zheng's intuition told him this exchange wasn't as simple as it appeared on the surface.

He knew Wei Zixuan was like a cunning fox who had already seen through everything between him and Liu Qianqian. Yet now, she seemed to be carefully nurturing Liu Qianqian, which stirred complex emotions within him. He could only murmur in admiration. This woman was truly incredible!

Wei Zixuan simply watched him in silence, giving him no room to escape.

Finally, she broke the silence. "Alright, after work, you can take us out for some delicious food."

"Of course. We'll go to Xianbai Tower," Chen Zheng replied, sighing in relief internally.

Just then, Wei Zixuan turned with the grace of moonlight. Her gaze fell upon Liu Qianqian as she said softly, "Lulu, the man you can't get out of your head is back. Aren't you going to say hello?"

"Ah..." Liu Qianqian's face instantly flushed as red as the dawn sky, her heart pounding in her chest.

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