An old high-rise apartnt stood out, distinctly lacking the bizarre architectural aesthetic of the Inner City.
The exterior walls of the apartnt were free from the clutter of various billboards, featuring only three rather stately large LED signs.
’Tiancheng Qian Family’ ’Tiancheng Jin Family’ ’Henry Family’
These were the three families with good relationships within this apartnt building, collectively known as the Tiancheng Triad.
Unlike many comrcial buildings or offices rife with small companies, studios, and individual businesses that appeared chaotic, this apartnt comprised solely of three family factions was notably neater and more formal.
However, rust on the brackets of those LED signs and blotchy stains on the exterior walls revealed the building’s age.
Yet, for many families, this sense of an era was instead considered a ’symbol of the tis’.
Today, the lobby of the Tiancheng Apartnt and the adjacent street were filled with tables and stools, bustling with a lively atmosphere.
A variety of dishes covered the tables, and the steamy aroma of the food perated the air.
Many passersby couldn’t help but take a second glance and swallow their saliva.
They would also notice the banner hanging in the lobby of the Tiancheng Apartnt.
"Warmly celebrating the ’Tiancheng Jin Family’ securing a forty-year lease on ’Old Village Town Farm No. 7’!"
The words ’forty years’ on the banner were enlarged and bolded, representing at least forty years of glory for the family.
A diverse group of Pioneers rrily feasted at the tables, with nonstop discussions and praises filling the air.
"The Jin Family is really on the rise."
"Old Village Town is not far from the New City area, with low risk. There are many locals, and the cost of hiring is low, a veritable hen that lays golden eggs."
"The Jin Family really knows how to seize opportunities. They made a rush move this ti, setting an example, and it’s a reward from the Hu Clan."
"Worthy of being one of the major families, when they act, it’s always with a grand gesture."
"Hey, it may be a grand gesture to us, but for them, it’s just about renting out what they planned to."
"But I heard that the Jin Family was aggressive this ti and injured the brother of Eight-Ard Vajra, which might be troubleso."
"Eight-Ard Vajra? Oh, I rember him. He completed many bounty missions back in the day and even outperford the newcors from the five major families in the Developnt Zone."
"Him... well, that might indeed be troubleso. But it won’t be a big deal, right? No one died, so an explanation and an apology should suffice."
"This is not the Developnt Zone."
"No one would really miss the chance to step down gracefully, would they?"
"If they really don’t step down, it might be used to establish authority, which wouldn’t be a waste either."
"That’s true. If soone from a position comparable to a senior partner gets beaten, others will have to rethink ssing with the Chaoyang Society’s business..."
A group of people enjoyed their drinks and the dishes on the table, happily engaged in conversation.
Although the dishes were made from bred Yuan Force creatures, and the chefs were equipped with cooking chip skills, the freshness of the ingredients and the proficiency of the cooking made for a rather delicious al.
However, just then, a man whose chanical augntations included three arms and who was currently picking up food suddenly paused. His electronic eye focused on a person walking by on the street; he quickly compared the person’s face with a photo stored in his mory.
"Wow, Eight-Ard Vajra is here. Wonder what he’s up to."
"What? Where?"
"Let have a look."
The others followed the direction of the three arms but couldn’t spot him.
It was one thing to hear rumors, but not everyone had access to photos or went out of their way to get them.
"He looks really different from his title. The most handso one—the one with the hood of his partner’s cloak down."
Three-Ard offered a hint.
Tao Yu also looked over in their direction, nodding at him in recognition.
"Wow, what a nickna he’s got."
"Is he here to settle things amicably, or to hold soone accountable?"
"They wouldn’t actually co here to seek redress during the feast, would they? That would be a serious offense."
A flicker of shock passed through the group.
In their view, if no one had died, it wasn’t a big deal—just compensate for dical expenses, and maybe a little extra for damages.
Being outmatched and beaten was normal, wasn’t it?
Over such a trifle, the Jin Family’s job was to give the other party an opportunity to save face, which they should take, ensuring a happy ending for all.
This is the most normal way of handling it.
It’s also acceptable to ask for an apology at their doorstep, which is another way to step down gracefully, and under normal circumstances, a sincere apology from the Jin family would suffice.
But to co here amidst the Jin family’s bustling celebration, this...
It is not only a slap in their faces but also an offense to all the relatives and friends who have been invited and are siding with the Jin family!
Yet, before they could even sort out their thoughts, Tao Yu, who had already arrived at the outskirts of the ’Flowing Water’ banquet, spoke out loudly and amiably
"mbers of the Jin family, roll out here..."
The use of vocal power, cascading into the apartnt building’s lobby, even caused the air to warp slightly.
Guests along the banquet path clutched their ears, one after another.
Glasses and wine bottles shattered in succession.
Bang~
At the main seat set up in the lobby on the first floor of the apartnt building, a middle-aged man in a gray overcoat about to toast suddenly saw his glass shatter in his hand under the sonic ripple, spilling wine all over.
And a buzzing sound began to ring in his ears.
But the discomfort in his ears was nothing compared to Jin Cheng’s grim expression.
The family’s day of great joy, ant to be announced far and wide as a rise to another level, was now being provocatively crashed?
How would the Jin family face others from now on!
The ’Flowing Water’ banquet arranged these days has beco a joke instead!
Who knows how many people will laugh behind their backs!
"It is the Eight-Ard Vajra."
Next to him, Jin Ken and Jin Cheng, both dressed in gray overcoats, had turned ashen, standing up to look through the shattered glass of the lobby, they also recognized the man standing in front, Tao Yu.
They had chosen this ti to host their friends and set up the banquet, not wishing for the other party to co for an apology, preferring to gloss over the incident with proactive compensation.
But they hadn’t anticipated this man’s disregard for rules!
"Tao Yu!"
Jin Cheng gnashed his teeth fiercely.
"Ah, ah, indeed, I hadn’t expected such a drama to unfold."
A not-so-old handso man wiped off the wine stains from his face caused by the shattered glass, speaking in a calm tone.
"Second Young Master, we are truly very sorry, we did not anticipate such a ss; the Eight-Ard Vajra’s brother was accidentally injured while mingling with the Chaoyang Society’s people. We had arranged for soone to visit for an apology and compensation, yet we never expected him to be so unreasonable."
Jin Cheng repeatedly expressed his apologies to the young man.
"Well, his infamous unruly temperant is known to all, but he should still be aware of the occasion—this is not the Developnt Zone."
The deceptively young man chuckled.
Standing beside him, a tall and thin man with a Fu Manchu mustache, the head of the Qian family, Qian Hao, shook his head and chuckled,
"Young people these days really don’t know the imnsity of heaven and earth."
The Qian family is the leader of Tiancheng’s three great families, and with only one top-tier expert as their core, they have built their strength around him.
Yet in terms of pure power, he can suppress the experts of the other two families combined!
Even the martial prowess of this Second Young Master from the Hu family pales in comparison to his.
"Show restraint, after all, the dog raised by the Suns should keep an eye on its master."
Hu Xing sighed lightly as if issuing a reminder.
"Ha ha, to co here seeking a fight only to show his incompetence, to be humiliated just reveals his incapacity! This isn’t his reigning domain, the Developnt Zone."
Qian Hao laughed out loud.
Although today’s matter involves the Jin family, as the representative of the leading family of Tiancheng, he couldn’t go without making a statent; it would be too much of a loss of face!
Seeing this, the Jin siblings, Jin Cheng and Jin Ken, also felt relieved, suddenly finding stability.
In fact, based on what they knew of the combat records, they were not confident they could suppress this rising talent.
But the other party was too disrespectful and had now offended both Young Master Hu and the Qian family patriarch; this was a good opportunity to settle the matter completely!
"Young people, they’re still too reckless..."
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