Everyone thought Qi Dengxian had cowered. No one expected that at this exact moment, he would suddenly strike Wang Bao!

Even Wang Bao himself was caught completely off guard. In truth, even if he had been prepared, it wouldn’t have mattered.

Qi Dengxian slammed Wang Bao’s entire face into the floor. With a heavy bang, the man’s features were reduced to a bloody mess, his nose bridge snapping instantly.

Xiang Dongqing saw this and instinctively stopped in her tracks.

Shang Jun and Xiao Lei were shocked, their mouths agape. They had personally felt Chen Yongnian’s power, now that Qi Dengxian dared to attack Wang Bao directly, wasn’t he afraid of being beaten to death by Chen Yongnian in a moment?

The little secretary was terrified. She felt that this time, Qi Dengxian was truly doomed to die here!

“You have some nerve!” Chen Yongnian bellowed in rage.

Qi Dengxian striking Wang Bao in front of him was a complete disregard for his face—it was a slap to his reputation. How could he tolerate this?

Wang Hu also stood up abruptly, saying coldly, “Deputy Minister Qi, you truly have the gall to touch my cousin! Today, you aren’t leaving this restaurant alive!”

Qi Dengxian wore a look of utter indifference. He kicked aside the nearly unconscious Wang Bao and said lazily, “I originally thought this Chen Yongnian’s skill was mediocre and didn’t care to meddle in the land dispute between Tiger Gate and the Xiang Group.”

“But this brother of yours is truly stupid, provoking me time and time again.”

“I think it’s better if this plot of land stays peacefully in the hands of the Xiang Group!”

Chen Yongnian let out a loud laugh. “Haha, Hahaha! Good, very good! Such big words! I don’t know where President Xiang found such an arrogant young man who doesn’t even place a disciple of a Dragon Gate Guest Elder in his eyes.”

“What kind of thing is a Dragon Gate Guest Elder? Tell your master to come, even he would have to kneel obediently before me and let me slap his face.” Qi Dengxian said with disdain.

Yesterday, Ye Feng—the specially appointed Guest Elder of the Dragon Gate—had proactively knelt to apologize because Sister Jing had offended Qi Dengxian. He knew all too well the terrifying consequences of the Second-in-Command getting angry.

Hearing this, Xiang Dongqing shouted in a deep voice, “Deputy Minister Qi, this is a grudge between the Xiang Group and the Tiger Gate Group. Do not involve the Dragon Gate!”

The struggle between the Xiang and Tiger Gate groups hadn’t fully surfaced yet. Specifically, the Xiang Group side tried to avoid clashing directly with the fact that Tiger Gate was backed by the Dragon Gate.

Now that Qi Dengxian had called it out in front of so many people and claimed that even a Dragon Gate Guest Elder would have to kneel to him, she could no longer remain calm.

Xiang Dongqing was fearless in capitalistic warfare, she could handle whoever came her way. But involving the Dragon Gate was not so simple!

Shang Jun said solemnly, “President Xiang, this Qi Dengxian is too loose-tongued. It’s better to fire him early. If we let his arrogance continue, the Xiang Group will eventually be ruined by him!”

Xiao Lei nodded in deep agreement. This guy didn’t have much skill, but his tone was massive, acting as if he were second only to the heavens.

Even the empathetic little secretary felt Qi Dengxian was speaking without thinking. He was using any means necessary to act tough, regardless of the consequences!

“Insolence!”

Chen Yongnian roared upon hearing such disrespectful words, his face flushing red with anger.

Wang Hu said coldly, “President Xiang, the original intent of this spar was only to weigh whether the Xiang Group has the ability to develop the New Century land.”

“But your discipline is lax. A foul-mouthed scum like this appeared in your company, and he even dares to insult a Dragon Gate Guest Elder.”

“If Mr. Chen accidentally loses control later and beats him to death, please have your company bear the responsibility.”

“If anyone is to blame, it can only be blamed on his foul mouth and overbearing arrogance!”

Qi Dengxian had already rolled up his sleeves and walked forward two steps into the open area of the hall. “Come on then. Stop barking and start moving.”

Seeing Qi Dengxian actually step up to fight Chen Yongnian, the expressions of those from the Xiang Group flickered.

“If Deputy Minister Qi wants to seek his own death, we have no need to stop him!” Shang Jun said coldly.

Xiang Dongqing also shook her head in disappointment at Qi Dengxian. “Deputy Minister Qi, one must be responsible for their words. Since you’ve stepped forward, then bear this responsibility yourself.”

Qi Dengxian turned and smiled. “Then, if I keep this land for the Xiang Group, will you have to listen to my advice during development?”

Xiang Dongqing was stunned. She frowned and nodded, though she felt there was almost no hope.

Chen Yongnian was too strong. Xiao Lei couldn’t even last one move, and the veteran Shang Jun was unseated after barely a dozen rounds.

Qi Dengxian was so young and just a small prison guard—what ability could he have to defeat someone who beat Shang Jun?

“You dare hit me… you really dare hit me… in front of the Tiger Gate Group!” At this moment, the half-dead Wang Bao regained some of his spirit and murmured.

Qi Dengxian glanced at him sideways and said coldly, “If you act tough in front of me again, I’ll just kill you.”

Today, the hostility he had suppressed for a long time showed signs of exploding, his words were no longer polite.

From the moment he saw Yu Xiaolong at the gates of Ghost Capital Prison, a ball of anger had been building in his heart. Then he came to Zhonghai, where Qiao Qiumeng and the others didn’t trust him—another ball of anger. Then Zhang Shaojie appeared, and the Qiao family believed whatever that man said…

“Come. I’ll teach you how to use the Eight Trigrams Palm!” Qi Dengxian beckoned to Chen Yongnian.

Holy shit, he’s got a big mouth. Chen Yongnian’s master is a Dragon Gate Guest Elder with skills that could match a country, and he wants to teach him Eight Trigrams Palm?

Mr. Chen’s master is surnamed Ye. He is a famous Grandmaster of the Dragon Gate, personally invited by the Branch Master through three visits to his cottage. His iron palms are peerless.

A disciple cultivated by such a man is certainly an expert in Eight Trigrams Palm. He actually said he’d teach him? Truly hilarious. Does he think he’s better than Master Ye?

Chen Yongnian also laughed out of extreme rage. He said hideously, “Good, very good! Such arrogance!”

“I have practiced the Eight Trigrams Palm for eighteen years. I have mastered all sixty-four variations, my palm techniques are perfected, and I can use any weapon of the Eight Trigrams school with ease.”

“Aside from my master, this is truly the first time anyone has dared to say such arrogant things to my face!”

Wang Bao gritted his teeth. “Mr. Chen, you must kill him!”

Wang Hu also said in a deep voice, “Mr. Chen, this beast insulted a Dragon Gate Guest Elder. His crimes are heinous. You must not leave him alive. Use lethal moves!”

“Fine!”

Chen Yongnian agreed crisply and stepped into the center of the hall, facing Qi Dengxian.

“I hope you can last a bit longer. Don’t let this game end too quickly, because I want to torture you to death slowly!” Chen Yongnian said coldly.

Qi Dengxian, however, looked entirely uninterested. He raised a hand, signaling Chen Yongnian to make his move.

“This guy… facing an expert like Chen Yongnian, he still maintains a look of disdain. He’s seeking death!” Shang Jun snorted to Xiang Dongqing.

Xiao Lei nodded from the side. Standing there so loosely, Qi Dengxian was full of openings. Chen Yongnian was a master of the Eight Trigrams Palm with top-tier movement, once he closed in with his footwork, he could make Qi Dengxian pay the price in an instant.

NOTES

King of Eternal Night (永夜君王): This refers back to the title Yu Xiaolong used at the villa. It hints at the MC’s true status as a legendary figure.

Three visits to the cottage (三顧茅廬): A historical allusion to Liu Bei visiting Zhuge Liang three times to recruit him, used here to emphasize the high status of Chen’s master.

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