"Waiting for someone?" Lu Tianxiong was taken aback, followed by a laugh and asked in a derisive tone. "Could it be that you have called for backup?"

He did not hurry as he was displeased.

Just what kind of backup could Ye Lingchen call for?

"A friend of mine. We made an appointment tonight," answered Ye Lingchen calmly.

"Hahaha, friend?" Lu Hao burst out laughing maniacally. "If your friend knew of the situation you're in now, would he still dare come over?"

"Whoever that comes to your aid tonight, it's useless!"

"Oh? The Lu family is really imposing it seems!"

A low voice boomed across from the door, accompanied by the sounds of laid-back footsteps.

Lu Tianxiong's heart skipped a beat upon hearing that voice.

When he saw the figure that reached the door, it sent a shiver across his entire body. His pupils tightened, giving him a shocked look.

Ye Lingchen similarly looked outside.

Lin Shanhe came in person, with others from the Lin family behind him.

That included Lin Ruoyu and Lin Ao.

They strolled in casually as if taking a walk around a park, paying no heed to the bodyguards with machetes.

Lu Tianxiong, who was acting high and mighty just a moment before, put on the biggest smile he could and approached with the intention to brown-nose his new guests.

"Mr. Lin, what brings you here? If I knew that you will be visiting, I would've prepared the best banquet to greet you with. Please forgive me for the lack of preparation."

Lu Hao, on the other hand, kept his body bent and lowered his head, being exceptionally humble.

He may act with impunity, but he was not stupid. As the sole heir of Lu Group, he was well educated, especially on interpersonal skills.

Otherwise, he would still empty his family coffers no matter how big it was.

When evaluating people, he always had a scale in his heart.

Who he could toy with, who to cross, who not to cross, and also who to suck up to. All these factors were clearly laid out in his head.

Lin was one he had to suck up to at all costs, so much so that he dreamt of just following behind Lin Ruoyu, willing to be a bootlicker for life!

All that was due to the Lin having strong backing, too strong for him to compare.

An average person could get rich or even become a star. Above that would be a familial influence especially those with centuries, or even millennia worth of foundations.

However, no matter how influential the family can grow, it was still susceptible to three types of forces.

First of all, political power.

No matter the funding, one cannot fight authority.

Secondly, beyond all power, and that was the color of red!

Red here is referring to the army, representing the fundamental strength of the country.

Although the average person would never come in contact with this power, it was still one that should never be crossed with.

Thirdly, was the Warrior's Association Training Department, also known as Warrior's Department.

The Warrior's Department was founded not long ago and even though it was not an official organization, it still managed to obtain immense recognition by the country!

Following the widespread popularity of Chinese Kungfu within the people, martial arts started trending, leading to the founding of the Warrior's Department.

To put it simply, the Warrior's Department could be regarded as a dojo. The difference was, this dojo spread throughout the entire country with a strong influence. At its roots, it also carried the responsibility of protecting the country.

Those within it were all men and women who held great mastery over martial arts, given the honorable title of 'martial artists'. Every one of them had incomparable strength, not to be trifled with.

Sometimes, the Warrior's Department would even carry out some special missions, therefore granting them certain privileges.

Grandfather Lin from the Lin family was such a person. He went through those missions, risking his life through a rain of bullets. To be frank, if he stomped the ground, the nobilities in Capital would all tremble.

Apart from Grandfather Lin, there was also Lin Ao, an Upper-Class Warrior amongst martial artists with a promising future ahead of him!

It was exactly because of him coming in contact with such powers that Lu Tianxiong understood how scary such powers could be.

The Lu family might be strong, but it originated from illegal beginnings. The dirty business in their past was beyond tally, with no hopes of cleaning up their trail for good.

If they were to offend the Lin family, the entire Lu family would be decimated immediately without even knowing how it happened.

How could Lu Tianxiong not feel scared?

Witnessing the Lu family trying their best at fawning, everyone in the hall went pale from the shock, afraid to even breathe loudly.

The Lin family had a special status and standing. The average person would not understand, but through indirect observation, they could surmise that the Lin family was definitely extremely prestigious.

"I'm here today to pick up Grandmaster Ye," Lin Shanhe calmly announced without addressing Lu Tianxiong directly.

Their differences were just too much. Incomparable.

"Grandmaster Ye?"

Lu Tianxiong's heart skipped a beat. He did not expect there to be such an important person here.

Other than Grandfather Lin, the important people from the second and third generation of the Lin family all showed up to welcome this person. He must have a status as high as the heavens.

At the same time, he was quietly feeling troubled.

Such an important person was in close proximity to himself, and he did not receive any news at all. Else he could have tried to get himself acquainted. By that point, who else would Lu family be afraid of?

Lin Ao stepped forward, and then announced courteously, "Grandmaster Ye, we're here to welcome you."

Could it be...Grandmaster Ye was hidden in here?

Lu Tianxiong's face flushed red with excitement, raising his head to look around.

He must remember how Grandmaster Ye looks like so that he could suck-up to him immediately the next time he meets him.

Within the hall, everyone was also looking around.

Who would not want to have the chance to see such an important person?

The scene was silent. Ye Lingchen walked forward slowly with a stoic expression.

"Lingchen, don't be hot-headed now," Xiao Feifei's face went pale as she held onto Ye Lingchen, reminding him.

"My friend is here to pick me up. I should go be going."

Ye Lingchen smiled, then continued going as Xiao Feifei stared at him, dumbfounded.

His movements immediately attracted the attention of everyone.

This kid, did he not understand the situation? Could it be that he was still trying to bullsh*t in such a situation?

Lu Tianxiong was stupefied. He did not expect such a rare kind of human to exist in this world.

He was not afraid of death, not the slightest bit afraid!

No wonder he dared to squawk at him. This guy was a moron! For such a person to have survived to this age, it was a miracle!

He was already imagining in his mind how the Lin family would deal with Ye Lingchen.

However…

Everyone from the Lin family, led by Lin Shanhe, excitedly moved towards Ye Lingchen.

They all lowered their heads, with a humble tone, respectfully announced, "Grandmaster Ye!"

Boom!

Mindblown!

Lu Tianxiong's mind went blank while his ears were ringing. Drenched in a cold sweat, he almost passed out.

Lu Hao instead landed on his buttocks, trembling in fear, his eyes unable to focus.

He recalled how he was showing off in front of Ye Lingchen earlier and felt that his future was filled with nothing but darkness.

"You piece of sh*t, this is all because of you! This time we've dug our own graves!" Lu Tianxiong sighed in despair, almost vomiting blood.

He had reminded Lu Hao repeatedly that he should always investigate a person's background thoroughly before doing anything. Only after that could he act with impunity.

However, this day was clearly their doom.

"Ba, I didn't know that he was Grandmaster Ye! If I had known, I wouldn't have dared to even let out a fart in front of him even if you gave me all the courage in the world!" Lu Hao was petrified by fear. His eyes teared up, and his face filled with hopelessness.

This Grandmaster Ye was a weirdo! To be such an important person, yet dressed up in a penniless fashion. That was nothing short of a massive troll!