Who is this old man?
As Old Gu strode in, apart from Elder Guo, who had anticipated this mont, everyone else froze in shock.
Without even ntioning anything else, just seeing the row of military personnel at the entrance with double bars and four stars on their shoulders—this old man’s identity was already clearly extraordinary!
Double bars with four stars—that’s the rank of a Major General!
And the two middle-aged n who entered alongside him were even more remarkable—they both bore two dazzling stars on each of their shoulders. This... this ant they held the rank of Lieutenant General!
Lieutenant Generals rely followed behind him? Then wouldn’t this old man’s status be unimaginably high?
So, however, recognized the two Lieutenant Generals.
Seeing this, the previously aloof Secretary Zheng and Mayor Xu quickly forced out the warst smiles of their lives and stepped forward, saying, "Chief Mao, Deputy Director Lu—what brings you two here? And this old gentleman, might he be..."
"This is Old Gu!"
One of the n cast a cold, dismissive glance toward Secretary Zheng as he spoke. As for Mayor Xu, he didn’t even bother acknowledging him.
This man was none other than Mao Wen, the East China Military Region Commander who had accompanied Old Gu to the Guo Family previously. The other Lieutenant General was Deputy Director Lu Chen.
Being the Commander and Deputy Commander of East China, such a low-ranking mayor was utterly beneath their notice.
Even addressing Secretary Zheng was rely to introduce Old Gu’s identity.
"Old Gu?"
Upon hearing Mao Wen’s words, Secretary Zheng and Mayor Xu, though unsure of Old Gu’s exact identity, imdiately stepped forward to respectfully greet him, "Old Gu, hello!"
"Hmm, good!"
Old Gu responded absentmindedly with a nod, his gaze entirely avoiding Secretary Zheng and Mayor Xu as he walked straight into the room.
Secretary Zheng and Mayor Xu dared not show even a hint of dissatisfaction.
After all, for an elderly man accompanied by Mao Wen and Lu Chen, even without knowing his identity, they could guess that he must be a towering figure from the upper echelons.
To encounter such a person was already a once-in-a-lifeti privilege. To be able to approach and offer a greeting—this alone was enough for them to boast about.
Yet confusion churned in their hearts.
What brought such a prominent figure to this small, humble house?
"Could it be Elder Guo?"
Watching the direction in which Old Gu walked and the way Elder Guo rose with a smile, Secretary Zheng instinctively assud as much.
Everyone in the hall shared the sa thought.
Soon, however, their jaws nearly dropped to the floor in astonishnt, their bodies seemingly petrified on the spot.
Because Old Gu walked straight up to Ye Fei, smiled warmly, and said, "Mr. Ye, I’m here to bother you again. I hope you don’t mind?"
"You flatter too much, Old Gu!"
Ye Fei smiled and stood up slowly as he replied.
Yet his manner of standing couldn’t be more different from Secretary Zheng or Mayor Xu’s hurried movents. Ye Fei was composed and unruffled.
It was as though he didn’t even see the impressive stars gleaming on Mao Wen and Lu Chen’s shoulders, nor did he care for Old Gu’s status as a towering figure from the upper echelons.
As for the mbers of the Ye Family, Wang Family, and Wu Family, they were all utterly dumbfounded.
None could believe what was transpiring before their eyes!
Who was this old man?
He was a super influential figure from the upper echelons—soone even Secretary Zheng and Mayor Xu trembled in deference to.
And yet, what was happening now?
He was speaking so courteously to Ye Fei, a re seventeen or eighteen-year-old youth, even showing him greater respect than he did Secretary Zheng or Mayor Xu.
Why was this happening?
How could this be?
Wu Hao took in the scene, his legs trembling uncontrollably once again.
"Wha... What sort of immovable mountain have I collided with? For this old man to visit—forget my father—even my grandfather, my ancestors stretching back eighteen generations wouldn’t qualify for such a privilege!"
anwhile, Ye Zhixiong, Ye Cheng, and even those from the Yang Family all wore expressions ashen as death.
"Mr. Ye’s identity is beyond noble. Not a single family here would dare provoke him—not the Wu Family, not the Ye Family, not the Wang Family, not even the Binjiang overlord Li Family!"
"Mr. Ye’s status is exalted. Forget about a re Wu Family scion—even if the Wu Family Patriarch were present, he wouldn’t compare!"
"Mr. Ye’s identity is so extraordinary that you should think twice before speaking flippantly about him!"
"If Mr. Ye were truly angered, none of us here could shield you!"
Every sentence that had once been dismissed as a joke now echoed repeatedly in their minds, shaking them to the verge of collapse.
So even began to reflect on how gravely the Ye Family had erred in overlooking a heavenly dragon hidden in the clouds!
The Wang Family’s Patriarch felt the deepest regret!
If only he hadn’t brought Wu Hao to the Ye Family today—then in a few days, Ye Fei and Wang Yuting would have officially gotten engaged.
At that point, all of this would have belonged to the Wang Family!
But now it was ruined. They had annulled the engagent, and the youth they once saw as discarded potential had suddenly transford into a true dragon. He regretted it so much he felt as though his intestines were turning green.
Contrary to the Wang Family stood the Li Family.
Elder Li, while surprised at the unfolding scene, heaved a sigh of relief.
His initial intention for coming was rely to observe Ye Fei, not to involve himself in Ye Fei’s power struggle with the Ye Family.
The comnt he made—the one sympathizing with Ye Cheng for not recognizing a true dragon—was simply an improvised remark upon Elder Guo’s arrival.
Now it seed to be entirely correct!
For such an occasion, for such figures... who in all of East China could compare?
The prominent figures of Su Province witnessing this scene more firmly resolved their allegiance to Ye Fei.
With Old Gu’s visit, who in the East China region could hope to contend with Ye Fei?
Elder Guo sighed deeply: "Three visits to the humble cottage! When Zhuge Kongming rises, the winds and clouds shall follow!"
No matter the thoughts racing through their minds, Ye Fei remained unwavering as he casually led Old Gu toward a side chamber.
He understood that Old Gu’s second visit surely ant there was sothing significant to discuss.
Although it undoubtedly related to the position of Iron Blood Division Commander, there must have been other matters involved. Otherwise, with Old Gu’s status, he wouldn’t have co so recklessly without thorough preparation.
"Old Gu, whatever you need to say, just speak freely! But let be upfront—I genuinely lack the ability to take on this role as Commander!"
As soon as they entered the side chamber, Ye Fei spoke directly.
Upon hearing this, Old Gu burst into hearty laughter. "Mr. Ye, you didn’t even let finish before you gave such a resolute statent. Aren’t you afraid you’ll embarrass ?"
"If I wait for you to finish before refusing, wouldn’t that embarrass you even more?" Ye Fei took a sip of tea and smiled.
Old Gu chuckled at the remark, shook his head, and took a sip of his own tea before finally speaking. "I understand. At your age, to possess such skills, you must be walking the path of cultivation. You wouldn’t want external matters to distract you! But my purpose in this visit is to help you advance further along your cultivation path."
"What do you an by that?" Ye Fei asked, his curiosity piqued.
Smiling mysteriously, Old Gu set down his teacup and said, "Tell , Mr. Ye, have you heard of the Martial Arts Conference?"
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