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Chapter 722: Chapter 792, Little Hot Pepper

As they emerged from the hotel, Sun Jiancheng and his nephew Sun Zhihong were in a terrible mood, a very bad one indeed. How could they feel otherwise after being humiliated like that?

Initially, they had strutted in with arrogance, accustomed to the deferential treatment that Ying Zheng always showed them. They had become numb to such treatment from their ’betters’ and thought they had sunk their teeth into a juicy opportunity, but to their surprise, someone unexpected showed up to disrupt their plans.

Moreover, even the Lin Family’s precious daughter was brought in to deal a harsh blow to their dignity, compounding their ability to endure.

"This Fang Yi... what’s his background that he can even summon the Lin Family’s daughter?" At the entrance of the hotel, Sun Jiancheng lit a cigarette and inhaled deeply, a contemplative look on his face.

Sun Zhihong said, "Who cares who he is? This time, he has subjected us, uncle and nephew, to utter humiliation. We must take our revenge."

Sun Jiancheng was unable to come up with any explanations. He nodded and said, "Indeed, we must retaliate, but we should go back and consult your father first. He’s well-acquainted with the seven influential young masters; we’ll let him make the decision."

Sun Zhihong’s eyes flashed with a cold gleam as he clenched his teeth. "Yes, we must not let Fang Yi get away with this."

In the hotel’s second-floor hall.

"Miss Lin, a pleasure to meet you. I am Ying Zheng."

"I am Rong Quan."

Both men greeted her with cheery smiles. Though they had a particular fondness for beautiful women, it was clear that the relationship between Lin Xueru and Fang Yi was not hostile, allowing them only to steal glances without harboring any improper thoughts.

"Hello to you both," Lin Xueru nodded in greeting, then turned to Fang Yi as if inquiring about the events of the evening.

Fang Yi gestured for Ying Zheng and Rong Quan to leave, and then, with a smile, said, "Thanks for the help."

Lin Xueru initially wanted to rebuke him, but seeing Fang Yi’s demeanor, she swallowed her words.

Lin Xueru found herself at a loss with Fang Yi, hesitating for a moment before saying, "You! Be careful. I can help you out now, but I can’t help you forever. That Sun Jiancheng is the vice president of the Chamber of Commerce; he’ll definitely seek revenge on you."

Fang Yi chuckled, "At least he wouldn’t dare to confront me openly."

Lin Xueru replied, "He might not dare to confront you openly, but the people behind him will."

Fang Yi just smiled, remaining calm and unworried. Lin Xueru intended to warn him further, but then she suddenly questioned herself.

Why am I so concerned about this detestable guy? Wouldn’t it be better to let him fend for himself?

Yes, just let him meet his demise!

Fang Yi called Ying Zheng and Rong Quan over and briefly inquired about the status of the stores. Ying Zheng reported, "The ten stores have been secured. If it weren’t for that incident just now, I would have started refurbishing them."

Fang Yi said, "Hmm, two more days will do for a modest renovation."

Ying Zheng, trying to probe, asked, "Fang Yi, tell me the truth, you don’t really care about making money from these ten stores, do you?"

Seeing Ying Zheng’s mysterious demeanor, Fang Yi, who trusted him greatly, smiled and replied, "You’re right, I’m not in it for the money; I’m doing this for the prestige."

Ying Zheng’s expression cleared as he nodded and earnestly said, "I understand, in two days, you will definitely have a successful grand opening."

Fang Yi laughed, "You’ll join me for it."

Ying Zheng too responded with a laugh, "No problem."

Afterward, Fang Yi and Lin Xueru left together and returned home.

A night had quietly passed, and on the following morning, Fang Yi received a phone call from Elder Liu Duan-Guang, who asked him to visit.

Elder Liu’s expression was grave as he looked over several photographs again and again before handing them to Fang Yi. Fang Yi took them and examined them.

The photos showed Fang Tianqi conversing with a middle-aged man. The man’s facial features were blurred and hard to make out clearly, but behind the middle-aged man stood a clever humanoid monster, which was no ordinary Sacrificial Monster.

It was just like the Werewolf Fang Yi had fought against.

Elder Liu, with a somewhat serious expression, said to Fang Yi, "Kid, I need to know everything."

Fang Yi replied, "But I’m afraid you can’t handle it, Elder."

Elder Liu retorted, "I’ve been through worse, afraid of this? Tell me! I want to know the whole story."

"Alright," Fang Yi conceded, seeing he couldn’t keep it from Elder Liu, so he told him everything he knew.

After a long while, Elder Liu Duan-Guang, sitting in his wheelchair, suddenly clenched his fists, his aged face showing a flush of anger.

Elder Liu roared, "No, we must eradicate the God Transformation Alliance. The threat it poses is too great; if left unchecked, it will become a national disaster in the future."

"I agree," Fang Yi nodded and said, "But this matter surely requires long-term planning."

Though Elder Liu was furious, he understood that the issue could not be resolved overnight. Even marshaling the entire Dragon Team might not be enough against the God Transformation Alliance, hence the need for careful, long-term planning.

Fang Yi said, "Now, Elder Liu, don’t worry too much. Let me apply your medicine; you should be able to walk in a couple of days."

...

Upon leaving Elder Liu Duan-Guang’s place, it was nearly midday. Fang Yi then received a phone call from Zhao Xueying.

Over the phone, Zhao Xueying told Fang Yi to wait for her outside a military district. Elder Jian had planned to come over and take him to meet a high-ranking officer, as they had agreed the day before.

Fang Yi arrived at the location and waited; it wasn’t long before Zhao Xueying arrived in her car. Fang Yi walked over, the car window rolled down, and Jian Rong waved from inside the car, signaling for Fang Yi to join him. noveldrama

Then Zhao Xueying drove straight to the gate. The area was heavily guarded with strong military forces and strict security, giving off a solemn atmosphere. A guard approached, and Zhao Xueying handed over a small notebook-like credential, which the guard checked before returning and then lifted the security barrier allowing them to enter the compound.

This was a military district—expansive grounds—and those who resided here had frightening backgrounds and influential status. It was no wonder an officer lived here.

Inside the car, Jian Rong spoke, "Little Fang, the officer I’m bringing you to meet goes by the name Zhu, it’s Officer Zhu. Remember, you must be polite when you meet him, understand?"

Fang Yi responded with a smile, "Rest assured, Elder Jian. I know what to say and what not to say." He naturally wouldn’t want to put Jian Rong in a difficult position.

Jian Rong trusted Fang Yi’s ability to handle himself and nodded, not saying anything further.

When they arrived in front of a certain building, Zhao Xueying parked the car, and Fang Yi helped Jian Rong out. Standing beside the car, he noticed a man and a woman already there awaiting them.

The man was a 25- or 26-year-old youth with a sturdy and well-built physique, wearing training gear—an officer’s personal guard. As for the woman beside him, Fang Yi couldn’t help but take a second glance.

The woman appeared to be about 21 or 22 years old, with golden shoulder-length hair, wearing a pure white down jacket, her figure not entirely discernible, but from the looks of her legs from below, not long, yet undeniably curvy.

Her gaze seemed to be searching for something, and quickly fixed onto Fang Yi. Her eyes narrowed slightly, betraying a hint of hostility and disdain.

It seemed she noticed Fang Yi observing her. With her hands on her hips, she slightly raised her chin in a provocative manner towards Fang Yi.

At that moment, Zhao Xueying leaned closer to Fang Yi and whispered, "The young man in training gear is the officer’s personal guard, and that woman... well, she’s known in Tianjing as a fierce little thing, called Little Hot Pepper."