Peerless Martial Expert in the City
Chapter 535 - 532: Slay Gods if Gods Block the Way

Chapter 535: Chapter 532: Slay Gods if Gods Block the Way

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Chapter 532: Gods Block, Gods Slay

In an instant, Xiao Yi’s status rose greatly once again in their hearts, going from someone they hoped to connect with to someone best not to be provoked. They all felt that Xiao Yi’s level was no longer within their reach, and those who had thought about prying into his affairs in secret all abandoned the idea. Their looks toward Xiao Yi completely transformed into reverence!

"Elder Han, Mr. Qian, stop troubling Xiao Yi. Please, take your seats," someone said.

Xiao Yi couldn’t help but smile wryly once again. He could understand the attitude of Qian Fuchen and Qian Fuyu, but he never expected Elder Han to be so courteous as well.

"Please, take a seat, everyone. Today is my daughter’s birthday, and with so many distinguished guests here, Jianguo is truly honored. I won’t say much else; I’ll first drink this cup as a toast to your health," Chen Jianguo said.

Chen Jianguo had not expected Elder Han and the Qian brothers to not only seem to recognize Xiao Yi but to show him such respect. He was slightly stunned, but having already experienced enough shocks for the day, he quickly became numb to them. In a moment, he regained his composure and also understood why Elder Han and the Qian brothers had visited, growing even more grateful to Xiao Yi, feeling fortunate he had made that gesture earlier; otherwise, he would have failed to show his appreciation properly.

However, like Xiao Yi, he was not good at expressing his feelings. His profound gratitude was conveyed only through a grateful look in his eyes and a cup of white liquor.

"To the young lady, may you grow ever more beautiful, haha..."

"Wishing niece Xue intelligence and beauty as she grows..."

"......"

Upon hearing Chen Jianguo’s words, everyone finally took the opportunity to stop the formalities and raised their glasses with smiles towards Chen Xue.

After an opening was made, the atmosphere around the banquet table heated up immediately...

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"Old Man Han attended Chen Jianguo’s daughter’s banquet?"

In the study of the Li family old mansion, a room elegantly decorated yet always slightly dim, the current head of the Li family, Li Wenchao, sat in his chair, revealing a frighteningly dark expression as he looked toward the young man before him.

"Yes, the news just came in. Not only Old Man Han but also the Qian brothers from D City," the young man confirmed with a somber look.

"Humph, the Qian family? They even went to Chen Jianguo’s place?"

Li Wenchao’s face shifted with shadowy, unpredictable expressions for a moment before he scoffed dismissively, "The Qian family, those idiots, daring to meddle in this affair? Not to mention they’ve just been severely dealt with by the Zhang family, their vitality greatly damaged, and now they’re practically a Second-rate Family. Even at their peak, they were nothing but a local snake in D City; how dare they think to come to G City to stir up trouble? Ridiculous!"

"Grandfather, the Qian family has always been close with the Han family. I think the Qian family’s visit this time is probably because of Elder Han. It seems that the Han family is likely preparing to take action against us," the young man said, his tone turning derisive before becoming grave again.

The Qian family might be insignificant, but the Han family was not to be taken lightly, especially when adding the Qian family. If they worked together, they could indeed cause significant trouble for the Li family.

"Have there been any movements from the Zhao or Zeng families?" Li Wenchao asked after calming down, slightly narrowing his eyes and then looking up again at the young man with a contemplative expression.

"I haven’t heard anything yet."

The young man shook his head.

"Hmph, since the Han Family seeks death this time, let them die," a cold light shot out from the somewhat feminine hawk eyes on the gaunt face of Li Wenchao. "They think just because they rank second, their strength truly surpasses that of the Li Family?"

"They have occupied the second spot for far too long. It’s time for them to give it up!"

"Grandfather, what do you mean?"

The young man’s eyes suddenly lit up.

"Our original plan for Jianguo Group," Li Wenchao declared, his body exuding a powerful aura so strong it seemed to physically stir the bamboo curtains nearby, causing them to snap and pop in a series, "was to utterly dominate—destroy gods if gods stand in our way, and slaughter Buddhas if Buddhas block our path!"

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The shock brought by the incident with the Four Young Evil Masters was like a brief interlude; the atmosphere at the entire birthday banquet quickly became lively again.

The banquet was not the traditional type, but more akin to a family party. As the alcohol flowed, guests soon began to mingle throughout the hall. Nearly everyone seated there was from the business world, along with a very few political figures. Everyone was quite adept at navigating such events and understood their ultimate purpose.

Indeed, knowing this purpose—and other factors—had motivated them to come; otherwise, like the parents of Gao Junjie, they would have sent their children in their stead, or not bothered coming at all.

Everyone at the banquet searched for the connections and resources they needed, looking for business opportunities.

The only ones not moving about were Xiao Yi and Elder Han, who sat at the main table, and they were savvy enough that no one dared to approach and disturb them.

The hottest topic in the room that evening was undoubtedly the parents of Fatty Tang. This couple previously unnoticed, after receiving a favorable mention from Elder Han, immediately became the target of everyone’s eagerness to socialize. Later on, Chen Jianguo invited them to the main table for a round of drinks. What they discussed was unknown, but everyone saw Xiao Yi, dressed quite modestly, warmly greeting them and standing up to toast with them. Elder Han and the Zhao brothers also drank with them.

As a result, no one dared to treat this couple, previously regarded as country bumpkins, with disrespect anymore. Everyone was exceedingly polite to them, and it wasn’t necessary for Fatty Tang’s parents to say anything themselves; people proactively approached them, inquiring about potential partnerships. Those businessmen who knew Fatty Tang’s parents from before were only too eager to forget their earlier intentions to distance themselves and now fawned over them, looking smugly triumphant in front of others.

Elder Han did not stay until the end of the banquet. His purpose in coming today was to meet Xiao Yi, express his intentions and deliver his regards; that was enough. He originally planned to leave after half an hour, but after learning that Xiao Yi was the one who cured Qian Fuchen’s illness, his appreciation for Xiao Yi’s abilities and medical skills was deeply shaken once again, enhancing his esteem for Xiao Yi tremendously.

This made him even more grateful for his decision to attend.

Such miraculous medical skills were truly divine, far beyond what the modest Li Family could offer. For a person with such superior medical talents, it was worth offending the Zhao Family, not to mention the Li Family!

Upon hearing that Xiao Yi had cured Qian Fuchen, Han Lu, who had been very familiar with Qian Fuchen before, was so astonished that her eyes nearly bulged out of their sockets. It took a while before she regained her composure, her eyes filled with stars of admiration as she looked at Xiao Yi.

Though very appreciative of Xiao Yi and wishing she could chat with him more, after sitting for an hour, Elder Han decided to leave. For one thing, although he had delegated many affairs to the younger generation, he still needed to make major decisions, and his time was not plentiful. Secondly, after several consecutive drinks, his expression began to show signs of fatigue.

Han Lu, reluctant to see him go, had to support her grandfather and excuse themselves. Before leaving, she warmly invited Xiao Yi to visit the Han Family.

Almost everyone present could see the profound affection in Han Lu’s eyes when she looked at Xiao Yi.

Yet Xiao Yi, the very person involved, seemed completely oblivious to the situation. Everyone present tactfully kept silent. However, Chen Jianguo couldn’t help but smile bitterly inwardly, musing that Xiao Yi seemed to have incredibly good fortune with the opposite sex. Chen knew Xiao Yi had a girlfriend, whose parents had now become his chauffeur.

But on this matter, he would not interfere; in his view, it was normal for a young and outstanding individual like Xiao Yi, with such an extraordinary status, to be liked by many girls. Experience was not a bad thing. Even if his daughter Chen Xue liked Xiao Yi, he wouldn’t stop her.

Whatever choice Xiao Yi ended up making, Chen would support him unconditionally.

Elder Han could naturally see his granddaughter’s feelings and recalled the moment she had urged him to come. He sighed inwardly, "A young woman grows up and becomes independent."

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