Shanghai, Golden Emperor Entertainment Club.

Music sounded in a luxurious private room. It was lavishly decorated, with countless beautiful women swaying to the music. The lights were dazzling and surreal.

Zhongliang’s face was ashen as he sat on the sofa, drinking sullenly. He showed no interest in the beautiful women around him, as if something had deeply affected him. 𝙛𝓻𝒆𝓮𝒘𝙚𝙗𝒏𝙤𝙫𝓮𝒍.𝓬𝒐𝙢

The Zhong Family at the border may not be considered a century-old family of Huaxia, but they have a private army in the lawless regions near the border, making them very formidable. They have influence in both the legitimate and the underworld, and even typical big families in Huaxia dare not provoke them.

The businesses under the Zhong Family are spread all over the country. Therefore, Zhongliang’s arrival naturally made him a target for many young elites in Shanghai City to curry favor with.

After all, if one could form good relations or even cooperate with the Zhong Family, the resulting profits would be significant. Thus, a few young elites in Shanghai’s upper circle, seeing Zhongliang sulking, quickly came over to flatter him.

Among them was Chang Biao, the owner of the Golden Emperor Entertainment Club. Holding a glass of ’82 Romanée-Conti, he approached with a smile on his portly old face. "Haha Young Master Zhong, haven’t you been having fun here these past two days? These are all quality ladies sourced from the capital!"

Saying this, Chang Biao waved his hand broadly, his eyes sweeping over the lineup of beautiful girls standing at a distance. "This is the Young Master Zhong I mentioned before, graceful and outstanding. Knowing him is your blessing! Why aren’t you coming over?"

A few of the girls laughed bashfully when they heard this, their faces flush, and quickly crowded around, serving drinks, and lightly touching Zhongliang.

"Oh, Young Master Zhong, so handsome."

"Young Master Zhong, have a drink."

However, unexpectedly, Zhongliang’s expression grew darker and eventually with a harsh wave of his hand, he pushed all the women away.

"Scram! Get lost, all of you!"

"Ah!!"

The women, frightened by Zhongliang, quickly retreated. Chang Biao, seeing Zhongliang’s unusual demeanor, also grew uneasy and hurriedly approached with caution. "Young Master Zhong, perhaps these women aren’t to your taste?"

"Hmph. It’s a guy named Xiao Tian!"

After a long pause, Zhongliang slowly spoke through gritted teeth.

"Xiao Tian?"

With a sinister expression, Zhongliang drained his glass in one go.

"A nouveau riche who came out of nowhere. He dared to mess with me..." As he spoke, a strong killing intent surfaced in Zhongliang’s expression.

"In that case, I want the Calm Qi Technique, and I want his life!"

"Young Master Zhong, calm down, calm down!" Seeing that things were getting out of hand, Chang Biao waved the women out of the room. He appeased, "Young Master Zhong, you were trained in a mercenary group from a young age. Who would dare prov

"That guy seemed to have taken some kind of drug, his strength is tremendous. I also suffered a loss at his hands..." Zhongliang said gloomily. When he encountered Xiao Tian earlier, he hadn’t expected to be as helpless as a chick. Now his arm still ached faintly.

"Hmph, but he won’t be able to jump around for long!"

With that, Zhongliang took out his phone and went into a private room, dialing his father Zhong Fan’s number.

After a ringing tone, a husky and heavy voice came through. From that voice, one could sense a faint authority.

This person was the Patriarch of the Zhong Family at the border, Zhong Fan!

"Xiaoliang, how’s the matter being handled? Our people have been tracking it for half a year to find the secret manuscript. If we can get that manuscript, my skills will surely advance, and no one on the border will dare to challenge the Zhong Family!"

Always arrogant, Zhongliang became submissive after hearing Zhong Fan’s voice and replied cautiously,

"Father, the manuscript was bought by someone else...."

"What?" The voice, immersed in dreams of dominating the border, suddenly became heavier and angrily incredulous, "I gave you ten billion! You could buy ten of those manuscripts! There are hardly any cultivators in Shanghai, how could ten billion not be enough to buy it?"

"Uh...." Hearing Zhong Fan’s serious tone, Zhongliang was petrified and did not dare to breathe.

Originally, he was prepared with ten billion. But after arriving in Shanghai, he bought a few sports cars, indulged in high life these days, and spent on luxury items, leaving only six billion. Otherwise, Xiao Tian wouldn’t have been able to snatch the manuscript for seven billion.

Of course, Zhongliang wouldn’t admit this and angrily explained, "Father, I suspect we are being targeted. The person who bought the manuscript also had prior conflicts with me!"

"Useless, why didn’t you get rid of him earlier??" Zhong Fan angrily demanded.

With a face full of helplessness, Zhongliang lamented, "That person seems to have taken something, with immense strength. I’m no match for him!"

"Seems he’s seeking death!" From the other end, Zhong Fan slammed the table in fury, his expression icy cold.

Years of slaughter on the border had already sharpened Zhong Fan’s ruthless disposition. Upon hearing someone ruined his plans, he wasn’t about to show mercy.

Just as Zhong Fan was filled with anger, planning to send family experts to Shanghai to eliminate Xiao Tian, a thought came to him, causing a brief pause.

Seeing Zhong Fan silent for so long, Zhongliang curiously asked from the other end of the phone, "What’s wrong?"

Zhong Fan suddenly remembered. A few days ago, he received a message from Raindrop, saying the Hunter had finished his business in Japan. He single-handedly confronted a military force and killed a Japanese National Martial Arts Master, and has now returned to the country.

The terrifying Hunter is currently in Shanghai! The Hunter bore deep-seated grudges with the Raindrop Organization, and if Zhong Fan made any rash movements and was discovered, it would bring disaster upon the entire Zhong Family!

In front of the Hunter, we members of Raindrop are just prey to be slaughtered, not daring to make any reckless moves.

An existence capable of confronting a nation’s military is not something a border family like theirs can contend with!

However, the Zhong Family was determined to obtain that manuscript. After some contemplation, Zhong Fan calmly said, "Currently, the Hunter is in Shanghai. His true identity is unknown, and Shanghai isn’t like the border. This time I won’t send anyone over, as exposing our connection with Raindrop could be disastrous. It’s just a minor character. Contact some local friends."

"Hunter? He’s in Shanghai too?" Hearing the name Hunter, Zhongliang was visibly startled inside.

This Hunter caused upheaval in Japan, destroying a Shrine and coming out unscathed, eventually rising to become a Dark List Expert. It caused a huge uproar throughout the Huaxia White Realm and Dark Realm.

After hanging up, Zhongliang pondered who near Shanghai could help him deal with Xiao Tian’s formidable skills, knowing ordinary people wouldn’t suffice.

As Zhongliang racked his brains, a name suddenly popped into his mind: Wu Heng!