Jun Dao's tone was extremely nervous, clearly worried that Chen Xiao would get angry. After all, Long Aotian's health still depended on Chen Xiao's continued treatment, and the Northern Border Army was eagerly awaiting the "Xumi Jiezi Paste" to strengthen their defenses.
Therefore, as soon as he finished speaking, he quickly and cautiously added:
"Doctor Chen, the Dragon King is about to personally intervene. He plans to find Long Xiaolin and bring him to you to beg for forgiveness, and then re-arrest Ye Qingtian and his accomplices. I hope you won't be angry."
Chen Xiao said indifferently:
"Why should I be angry? The charges for imprisoning those guys were severely interfering with the Dragon King's medical treatment. They should be released after a few days, otherwise, it would have a bad influence. Moreover, if they are not afraid of death, I welcome them to cause trouble for me anytime. I can deal with them effortlessly anyway..."
Before he finished speaking, Chen Xiao noticed a luxury extended car worth over ten million yuan parked at the entrance of Jishitang. Long Xiaolin, with a bruised face and a ferocious expression, was sitting in the back seat, making a throat-slitting gesture towards him. Chen Xiao immediately chuckled:
"Brother Jun Dao, my phone is dead. I'll talk to you later."
With that, he hung up the phone, turned it off, and then waved at Long Xiaolin in the car:
"If you have the guts, get out of the car. If I don't beat you so badly that even your grandfather won't recognize you, then I'm not Chen Xiao!"
"Heh."
Long Xiaolin laughed in extreme anger, fiercely kicked open the car door and got out. Gritting his teeth, he said:
"Chen Xiao, if you're smart, get on your knees and beg for mercy. I might consider going easy on you. Otherwise, I'll cripple your hands and feet, making you unable to care for yourself for the rest of your life."
As his words fell, an old man in a black training suit stepped out from the passenger seat. His narrow eyes were as sinister as a cobra's. He was none other than the Snake Fist Grandmaster—Leng Shan.
During the days he was imprisoned in Juxian Mountain Prison with Ye Qingtian, Leng Shan, who had been struck by the "Five Poisons Demon Needles," was almost consumed by pain and suffering.
However, as Ye Qingtian's top enforcer, he knew he could not reveal the fact that he was being tormented by the poisoned needles, otherwise, he would completely lose his value. Ye Qingtian would surely discard him like trash. Therefore, he endured it all, exuding the transcendent demeanor of a martial arts master in every move.
With him by his side, Long Xiaolin held Chen Xiao in even less regard. He straightened his back and said arrogantly:
"Master Leng, this commoner named Chen Xiao is indirectly responsible for you spending a few days in jail. You can take your revenge in front of me now. Don't hold back. Even if you accidentally kill him, Long Lin Group will cover for you."
As soon as Long Xiaolin finished speaking, Song Nuan and Daphne, who had just come out of the restroom, appeared.
Caught off guard by the sight of Long Xiaolin and Leng Shan blocking the entrance of Jishitang, the usually fearless Song Nuan's face turned pale with fright. However, noticing their hostility towards Chen Xiao, she immediately reprimanded them coldly:
"Young Master Lin, Master Leng, Chen Xiao is a distinguished guest of my Song family. If you dare to touch him, my sister and grandfather will not let you off!"
She paused, then tiptoed to Chen Xiao's ear and whispered nervously:
"Chen Xiao, how dare you provoke these two? One is Long Xiaolin, the heir of the provincial capital's Shenwu City Long Lin Group, and the other is the renowned Snake Fist Grandmaster Leng Shan. Even my sister and grandfather are wary of them."
Despite his纨绔 (wánkù - prodigal/playboy) nature, Long Xiaolin knew that his grandfather Long Aotian's identity was very sensitive. He usually acted atrociously as the sole heir of the Long Lin Group's chairman and his wife, never daring to admit his relationship with Long Aotian.
Daphne was unaware of Long Xiaolin and Leng Shan's backgrounds, but this did not diminish her impulse to protect Chen Xiao. She instinctively shielded Chen Xiao behind her and warned Long Xiaolin and Leng Shan in a fierce tone:
"Doctor Chen is a great benefactor to my Stark family in New York. Anyone who dares to harm him is an enemy of my family!"
"This..."
Long Xiaolin could never have imagined that Chen Xiao would be surrounded by two peerlessly beautiful women like Song Nuan and Daphne. He was momentarily stunned.
He had always been a lecher and had long harbored desires for the Song sisters, the daughters of Juxian City's richest man. Even though he had been studying abroad for years, he recognized Song Nuan at a glance.
As for Daphne, with her blonde hair and blue eyes, he didn't know her personally, but he knew that the Stark family was a commercial empire in New York City. His parents' Long Lin Group, though famous, was like a speck of dust compared to the Stark family.
Imagining Chen Xiao monopolizing both women, Long Xiaolin became instantly envious and jealous. He could not accept the fact that he was inferior to Chen Xiao in terms of looks and even more so in terms of romantic fortune. His anger surged to his head, and he said sinisterly:
"Hmph! The former richest man in Juxian City is long past his prime. In front of my Long Lin Group, he doesn't even qualify to carry our shoes! As for the Stark family in New York, I admit I dare not provoke them, but unfortunately, they are too far away, hehe... Master Leng, hurry up and make your move. Later, I'll be in front of Chen Xiao, rolling in bed with these two blind beauties. Just thinking about it excites me..."
However, before Long Xiaolin's laughter could subside, Leng Shan, who had been following him silently like a viper, suddenly struck. His extremely sharp hand blade precisely smashed onto Long Xiaolin's neck.
Long Xiaolin fell straight to the ground, his limbs completely immobile. His expression was filled with undisguised terror and rage, and he roared through gritted teeth:
"You old fool, are you crazy? I told you to deal with Chen Xiao, not me!"
Song Nuan and Daphne were clearly taken aback by Leng Shan's sudden sneak attack on Long Xiaolin, their eyes wide with shock.
Chen Xiao, however, was not surprised at all. He said with a half-smile:
"Young Master Lin, is it? You probably don't know that the old man surnamed Leng owes me a favor, do you? You actually brought him here to cause trouble for me. You're just a stupid idiot seeking your own death!"
As Chen Xiao's words fell, Leng Shan suddenly knelt down with a thud. The martial artist's imposing aura he had been projecting instantly vanished. He looked as if he had aged ten years, his face etched with exhaustion and pain. Trembling, he kowtowed and pleaded:
"Chen... Doctor Chen, I was wrong, I truly know I was wrong. Please, as a benevolent physician, remove the silver needles from my body. I swear, as long as you can end my suffering, I will absolutely be loyal to you from now on, until death."
"Wh... What?"
Long Xiaolin was dumbfounded again. After a long pause, he reluctantly shouted:
"Chen Xiao, don't think you can turn the tables just because you've captured this disloyal old dog Leng Shan. I made backup plans for this trip. The martial arts masters from Shenlong Temple should be arriving soon. His combat power is far superior to Leng Shan's. You might still have time to kneel and beg for mercy!"