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Chapter 856 - 866: Guan Jiannan! (8 more)

Chapter 856: Chapter 866: Guan Jiannan! (8 more)

"Let me think about it!"

As soon as these words came out, everyone around was dumbfounded. If Tang Zhong rejecting Wang Wensheng was already shocking, now Tang Zhong declined so many people outright.

Qin Liehuo’s face turned ashen; he couldn’t believe what he was hearing.

A mere Crown Prince’s Club, how could it attract the favor of so many bigwigs? It was truly unfathomable. Could it be that the president of the Crown Prince’s Club had some hidden trump card?

He realized he had misjudged the other party from the very beginning. No wonder the other side had never sold the Crown Prince’s Club; it seemed he indeed had something to fall back on.

Under normal circumstances, Qin Liehuo might have let this go. After all, many wealthy figures supported the Crown Prince’s Club, but now, Qin Liehuo had to intervene.

Today was supposed to be his own glorious day in Xuanjing City. How could he let anyone spoil it so casually? Thinking of the trump card that the Qin Family had always relied on, his face displayed a sinister smile.

These so-called tycoons might currently align with Tang Zhong, but ultimately, they were just residents of Xuanjing City. Within Xuanjing City, Xuanguan Sea was the true core.

Even the weakest figure from Xuanguan Sea could easily shock these wealthy elites of Xuanjing City, like Selinko from Yun Country.

To put it plainly, if Xuanjing City and Xuanguan Sea were compared, it would be like comparing two different worlds.

And the person he knew happened to be a major figure in Xuanguan Sea. This big shot had already been invited prior to tonight’s banquet and was expected to arrive midway. Judging by the timing, he should be here very soon.

At that moment, no matter how many people supported the Crown Prince’s Club, that one individual would be enough to suppress them all, leaving them breathless. Qin Liehuo was absolutely confident.

At this moment, however, Tang Zhong ignored the surrounding wealthy elites and walked straight toward Qin Liehuo.

Seeing Tang Zhong approach, Qin Liehuo sneered coldly, "Kid, I seriously underestimated you. I didn’t expect you to have these kinds of cards up your sleeve, with so many moguls willing to stand by your side!"

"Didn’t you say before that you and I are from two different worlds? You’re right; you and I really are from two different worlds!" Tang Zhong replied.

"Haha, it’s good you’ve come to understand your place! Let me be frank with you: I invited you to tonight’s banquet not to give you the chance to consider selling the Crown Prince’s Club. Today, whether you choose to sell or not, you will sell!" Qin Liehuo declared.

"Is that so?" Tang Zhong narrowed his eyes. Those who knew him well would immediately sense the shift—Tang Zhong was about to transform into the God of Slaughter.

Qin Liehuo kept his eyes fixed on Tang Zhong, and suddenly, his entire body began trembling as he looked at Tang Zhong—a look of pure fear, as if he’d seen the most terrifying person imaginable, one who bore the aura of a veteran killer.

Qin Liehuo thought he might have misjudged the situation.

"What’s the matter? Unwilling to accept your fate? I’ll say it plainly: in front of me, there’s only one path for you—death!" Qin Liehuo remarked. "Don’t believe me? Go ahead and call upon whatever powers you think you can—try and see the futility of it all!"

As Qin Liehuo’s provocative words hung in the air,

the crowd couldn’t help but murmur in astonishment. Qin Liehuo, the scion of the Qin Family, truly exuded dominance. This grandeur alone surpassed that of many people.

However, figures like Wang Wensheng shook their heads when they heard Qin Liehuo’s remarks. They were more familiar with Tang Zhong’s abilities. Forget the Qin Family from Xuanbei—the whole of Xuanjing City likely didn’t have anyone capable of taking him down.

Initially, Qin Liehuo appeared to be a formidable presence from the Qin Family in Xuanbei. But now it seemed he was nothing more than an ordinary man.

Meanwhile, Old Ji stared at Tang Zhong attentively, finding him increasingly familiar. He felt memories resurfacing—Tang Zhong bore an uncanny resemblance to a certain powerhouse he’d seen on an online forum. But he couldn’t quite recall which forum it was. Ah, aging minds—he lamented even forgetting something like this.

"Futility!"

Qin Liehuo sneered. If he couldn’t crush Tang Zhong tonight, he’d lose all footing in Xuanjing City going forward.

"No need. I alone am enough!" Tang Zhong said with a faint smile.

"Haha, you alone are enough? What a delightful joke!" Qin Liehuo laughed heartily.

Just then, a hotel security guard burst into the room, gasping for breath as he shouted at Qin Liehuo, "Young Master Liehuo, the car you asked me to keep an eye on—it has arrived!"

As soon as Qin Liehuo heard the guard’s words, his eyes burned with anticipation. "Quickly... quickly go greet Uncle Guan!"

After finishing his sentence, Qin Liehuo shot Tang Zhong a venomous glare, clearly conveying: ’You’re finished, kid.’

Then Qin Liehuo swiftly exited the scene.

The onlookers noticed Qin Liehuo’s strong reaction and speculated that the incoming guest couldn’t be an ordinary figure. Could it be the Qin Family’s significant backer in Xuanjing City? Based on what Qin Liehuo said about ’Uncle Guan,’ this backer seemed to bear the surname Guan.

In an instant, many inhaled sharply. A figure with the surname Guan... There weren’t any in Xuanjing City, but there was certainly one among the elites of Xuanguan Sea.

Guan Jiannan!

A leading figure within Xuanguan Sea’s Martial Realm!

Though the first generation of the Guan Family was a legendary force, the second and third generations had considerably declined. Yet, the reputation of the founding generation remained unshakable across Xuanguan Sea.

If the Guan Family had once protected and supported the Qin Family when it fled to Bei Country, it seemed entirely plausible.

If it were truly the Guan Family, then the Qin Family’s resurgence in Xuanjing City would be inevitable.

As astonishment settled upon the crowd,

they watched as Qin Liehuo returned, flanked by a group of people, walking confidently.

By now, Qin Liehuo’s previous arrogant demeanor had disappeared—the current him looked more like a humble junior.

This was because the Qin Family depended entirely on the arriving figure.

Beside them, stood a middle-aged man wearing gold-rimmed glasses: none other than Guan Jiannan, who gave off an elegant and refined air.

"Uncle Guan, you’ve finally arrived!" Qin Liehuo said with a beaming smile.

"I hope I’m not late. I had a meeting earlier and couldn’t make it sooner!" Guan Jiannan replied warmly.

"No worries, Uncle Guan. You arriving at any time is perfect!" Qin Liehuo remarked, then glanced over Guan Jiannan’s shoulder as he asked, "Where is Brother Hai? Why isn’t he here yet?"

"Him? He’s on his way; he’ll be here soon!" Guan Jiannan responded with a smile.

"That’s excellent news! They say the tiger’s son is never inferior. I’ll definitely find time to connect deeply with Brother Hai!" Qin Liehuo said with enthusiasm.

He believed that while conversing with Guan Jiannan, many in the room would be watching him, amazed by his association. This was the impression he wanted to create—tonight, Qin Liehuo was destined to shine brightly.

Just as he basked in this moment, the doors to the hotel opened, and a young man walked in calmly. Upon closer inspection, the man was none other than Guan Shenghai from earlier.