Tsk, tsk...

The onlookers inwardly clicked their tongues. They had long heard that the members of the Martial Association were unruly and arrogant. Seeing it for themselves today, it was indeed true.

What fueled this defiance and arrogance was, naturally, the prestigious name of the Martial Association, coupled with their own formidable strength. An ordinary member was already quite formidable, so how powerful could the disciple of a protector possibly be?

It's unimaginable!

Seeing that Chen Yang had no intention of kneeling, Han Shaobai's expression darkened, and his voice grew colder. "What? Didn't you hear me? Or are you waiting for me to make you?"

"Do you know what you look like right now?" Chen Yang asked earnestly, tilting his head.

Han Shaobai frowned and subconsciously blurted out, "Like what?"

"Like a complete idiot!"

Han Shaobai was speechless.

The surrounding crowd was speechless.

This guy has some serious nerve!

It would have been one thing if he didn't know who he was dealing with. But to knowingly and openly insult the second disciple of a Martial Association protector instead of trying to smooth things over?

Heh heh... What a fool, courting death!

It didn't take a genius to figure out what would happen next.

As expected, Han Shaobai roared, "You're asking to die!"

Accompanied by the roar, he surged forward like a fierce tiger descending a mountain, his momentum overwhelming.

SHIIK!

The Green Peak Sword was unsheathed, a cold white light streaking across the sky. The gleam of the sword was like starlight, and the killing intent it exuded was chilling as it aimed directly for Chen Yang's chest.

At the same time, a bone-chilling killing aura erupted from Han Shaobai, sweeping wildly outwards. The air within a five-meter radius turned frigid.

THUD! THUD! THUD!

The people standing closest retreated in horror, their blood running cold.

Terrifying!

"Die!" Han Shaobai snarled, the corners of his mouth curling into a cruel, bloodthirsty sneer. It was as if he could already see Chen Yang's heart being pierced by his sword, watching him collapse miserably into a pool of his own blood.

The single word exploded like a thunderclap, its rolling sound waves deafening.

"You're too weak," Chen Yang said with a shake of his head and a smile. He took a single step sideways, then lashed out with his right fist.

CRACK!

The Three-Foot Green Peak Sword shattered instantly.

Chen Yang's fist then made intimate contact with Han Shaobai's abdomen.

BANG!

With a muffled thud, Han Shaobai staggered back seven or eight steps before collapsing onto the ground.

"PFFT! PFFT! PFFT..."

He violently coughed up mouthfuls of fresh blood, his expression drained of life, his face ashen.

"This..." Han Shaobai's bloodshot eyes went wide, staring at Chen Yang as if he had just seen the most horrifying monster in the world.

This... how is this possible? I'm a dignified Seventh Order Fist Master, and I was defeated just like that?

Looking at the onlookers, every single one of them was dumbfounded.

The second disciple of the Martial Association's protector was rendered completely powerless?

Who... who in the world is that guy?

HUFF. HUFF.

In the deathly silent arena, only the sound of ragged breathing could be heard.

A moment later, Chen Yang started walking toward Han Shaobai.

"You... stay away from me!" Han Shaobai screamed in terror, his eyes looking as if they would split open. His voice trembled uncontrollably, just like his body.

Chen Yang said nonchalantly, "And you thought you could kill me?"

"Do you know why I haven't killed you?"

Han Shaobai shook his head frantically. Where was the slightest trace of his former arrogance now?

"I heard your Martial Association is holding a promotional banquet tonight? Is it to build momentum for establishing a branch in Lingjin City?" Chen Yang asked with great interest, crouching in front of him.

Han Shaobai nodded, then immediately shook his head, speaking hysterically. "We're canceling it! Everything's canceled! I just beg you to spare my life!"

"Hey!" Chen Yang waved his hand dismissively. "The invitations for the banquet have already been sent out, so how can you cancel it? It must go on! This banquet has to happen!"

Han Shaobai was speechless.

"However, at this banquet, you will publicly announce that the plan to establish a branch in Lingjin City is canceled! As for the reason, you can figure that out yourself."

"As long as I am in Lingjin City, your Martial Association will not establish a branch here."

Han Shaobai was speechless.

The crowd was speechless.

This... this is just too arrogant! Is he really planning to take on the entire Martial Association by himself?

Han Shaobai's mind was in turmoil, but he didn't dare hesitate, nodding repeatedly. "Yes, yes, I'll do whatever you say."

"Don't even think about running. Believe me when I say you won't make it out of Lingjin City without my permission," Chen Yang added with a grin.

A shudder ran through Han Shaobai. At this moment, he felt as if he were prey being toyed with by a predator, completely unable to escape its grasp.

"I... I wouldn't dare!"

"Very good." Chen Yang patted his cheek. "Alright, you can go now."

Han Shaobai scrambled to his feet and scurried away in a pathetic state.

Chen Yang dialed Yang Hu's number and instructed him to keep a close watch on Han Shaobai's movements.

Long after Chen Yang had left, the crowd remained shaken, their eyes filled with shock and fear.

「...」

By the time Chen Yang returned home, dinner had already begun.

Qin Qiu's interrogating gaze shot over immediately, seeming to ask why he was so late.

Luo Sulan didn't even glance at Chen Yang. Instead, she spoke to Qin Song with concern. "You need to be more careful when driving next time. If something had happened to you, what would I have done?"

Chen Yang burst out laughing. "Brother-in-law, weren't you beaten up by the Huarui Group's security and thrown out? What, were you too embarrassed to tell the truth, so you claimed you got into a car accident instead?"

Qin Song was speechless.

Qin Qiu and Qin Mo both looked up, staring at Qin Song in surprise. They hadn't really believed his story about a car accident in the first place. What kind of car crash gives someone two black eyes and bruises all over their body?

"What nonsense are you spouting?" Luo Sulan scolded. "Qin Song went to the Huarui Group to discuss business. They would have welcomed him with open arms, why would they assault him?"

"Speaking of which," Luo Sulan said, swiftly changing the subject, "you must have signed the contract with the Huarui Group, right? I bet it was for a price much lower than the market rate."

Qin Song's face flushed beet red. Finally, he forced himself to answer, "Not... not yet."

"Did something unexpected happen?" Luo Sulan asked.

"It's all his fault!" To everyone's surprise, Qin Song suddenly shot to his feet and pointed at Chen Yang. "He sabotaged me! He made Zheng Xiaoman from Qin Corporation refuse to see me!"

"I even suspect he's having an affair with Zheng Xiaoman!" Qin Song accused vehemently. "Think about it! If he didn't have some special relationship with her, why would she refuse to see me? Why would she have me thrown out even after I managed to get in front of her?"

"And why did Zheng Xiaoman specify that this contract would only be discussed with Chen Yang alone?"

Finally, Qin Song delivered his verdict. "I am one hundred percent certain that this piece of trash is sleeping with Zheng Xiaoman!"

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