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Chapter 137: Hongmen Banquet

Chapter 137: Chapter 137: Hongmen Banquet

"Heh, Old Qing, you’re still as hot-tempered as ever, but we didn’t invite Boss Xiao this time to argue, so try to rein it in a bit."

Initially, Luo Qianhua’s face still wore a slight smile, but then his expression turned serious, "We just need to suppress him subtly. We’d better not provoke him. Let’s not forget how Yan Guanghui died."

Qing Liancheng harrumphed, "You’re just too cautious. But, what you said makes sense, we can’t go too far at this banquet. However, I think Xiao Zheng should also know his place!"

"Moreover, don’t we still have one person here?"

Speaking of which, Qing Liancheng glanced toward a middle-aged man not far away, who was holding a wine glass and chatting animatedly with a group of company bosses from Zhonghai City.

This middle-aged man, a member of a family in Zhonghai City, was named Hua Shanjiu. Although only moderately well-known, he had some past disagreements with Xiao Zheng.

This time, Qing Liancheng and Luo Qianhua brought Hua Shanjiu here in part to mend fences with Xiao Zheng because they now had some business dealings with him.

On the other hand, they planned to use Hua Shanjiu to suppress Xiao Zheng.

They would stay behind the scenes, not acting themselves, but instead pushing Hua Shanjiu to the forefront.

This way, there would also be some room for maneuvering.

All this was carefully orchestrated by the shrewd Luo Qianhua.

"Alright, enough said. Since Xiao Zheng is already here, it’s unseemly for us to stand here. Let’s go down and receive him. Heh, we still need to make a show of courtesy," Luo Qianhua said with a smile as he started descending the stairs.

Qing Liancheng then gestured with a wave and said to the people behind him, "Come on, our honored guest has arrived. Let’s go welcome him."

When Hua Shanjiu heard this remark, he quickly followed, nodding and bowing obsequiously to both Luo Qianhua and Qing Liancheng.

Behind Hua Shanjiu were many other bosses, big and small, from Zhonghai City. They were local big shots with substantial influence. The banquet was grand, so naturally, Luo Qianhua and Qing Liancheng had invited these people as well.

After all, although their Green Gate and New Heaven and Earth were considered the leading forces and rulers of one district, it was impossible to unify the entire east and west districts of Zhonghai City; there were still many other powers beneath them.

A large group of people marched imposingly to the gates of the villa.

They had an impressive presence!

Xiao Zheng, seeing this crowd, couldn’t help but smile and said to Luo Yusheng beside him, "It looks like these two guys have developed quite a bit. Such a big display for a mere banquet."

Luo Yusheng replied with a wry smile, "Brother Xiao, they’re showing off their strength to intimidate you. They’re flexing their muscles to scare you."

Xiao Zheng responded with a smirk, "Very interesting. I quite like it when there are so many people."

Though Luo Yusheng trusted Xiao Zheng deeply, facing such a scene, he still felt a bit uneasy and couldn’t help saying, "Boss, shouldn’t we call for some backup?"

Among the four major forces that had split from the Tianji Sect, Luo Sheng Sect, led by Luo Yusheng, was nearly the most powerful in combat. Luo Yusheng, a hawkish figure, had survived countless dangers.

Nevertheless, even so, he was somewhat nervous about the current situation.

Xiao Zheng turned his head, looked at Luo Yusheng, then at Yun Tianlong, and laughed, "You two need to remember, Guan Yu, who attended the feast alone, was always more formidable than Sun Quan, who boasted an impressive air of authority at the banquet!"

"Why?"

"Because he was alone."

"A lone figure, with courage vast and valor clear, can intimidate the heroes."

When he said this, Xiao Zheng exuded a faint aura from within his body, standing there like a towering mountain, exuding an unscalable, majestic supremacy!

"Yes!"

Luo Yusheng and Yun Tianlong, hearing this, seemed to have gained some insight.

While the three of them were speaking, a loud laugh rang by their ears, and Luo Qianhua along with Qing Liancheng quickly approached, smiling at Xiao Zheng, "Boss, you’ve finally arrived! Hearing of your return to Zhonghai City, we brothers immediately arranged this banquet to refresh you from your journey."

Luo Yusheng and Yun Tianlong, hearing this, sneered inwardly.

If it weren’t for Xiao Zheng sending Luo Qianhua the ears of Yan Guanghui, they wouldn’t have bothered with this welcoming banquet at all!

However, as both were leaders in their own right, they naturally had some schemes; though they sneered inside, it didn’t show on their faces.

"Hehe, not bad, you two are thoughtful to have organized such a lavish banquet."

Xiao Zheng smiled faintly.

Then he said, "Since that’s the case, let’s not delay any longer, lead me inside."

At these words, both Luo Qianhua and Qing Liancheng’s faces subtly changed.

Because Xiao Zheng’s tone was much like when they used to work under him, issuing commands. His tone was mild, but it carried an authoritative undertone.

Both, now significant figures, felt somewhat uncomfortable.

"Hmph, so arrogant, a lone wolf at best!"

Both thought secretly.

Nevertheless, they were both leaders with some cunning, and immediately smiled, "Alright, alright."

"Hehe, Mr. Xiao remains as he was all those years ago, a leader’s presence undiminished," at this moment, a somewhat irritating voice suddenly rang out from among the crowd.

"Hm?"

Xiao Zheng frowned slightly, looking towards the speaker, but had no recollection of who it was.

"Who is this person?" Xiao Zheng asked Luo Qianhua calmly, without even looking directly at the speaker.

"Hehe, Mr. Xiao really has a short memory. My name is Hua Shanjiu. When I was young and brash, I had some discord with the Tianji Sect.

Thinking about it now, I really regret it, hence I would like to take this banquet opportunity to clear the air with Mr. Xiao." Before Luo Qianhua and others could speak, Hua Shanjiu already said cheerfully.

"Hua Shanjiu?"

Xiao Zheng looked at the middle-aged man, and then shook his head, "I’m sorry, I don’t remember. Qianhua, Liancheng, let’s go, I’m quite hungry. Let’s have the meal."

Saying this, Xiao Zheng unconcernedly moved through the crowd and walked forward.

Luo Yusheng and Yun Tianlong, seeing this, hurriedly followed.

Hua Shanjiu’s complexion instantly turned grim, extremely unsightly, and he thought darkly, "You dare to belittle me, Xiao Zheng!"