"What's going on?"
Chen Jie asked sternly.
Wang Xiaoyan hurried to reply, "Early this morning, a large group of thugs gathered and blocked the entrance of our company."
"These thugs are doing nothing but preventing normal customers from entering. They're disrupting our company's operations. We've tried to drive them away several times, but they just regroup!"
"They're impossible to get rid of! Someone even mentioned your name!"
"Furthermore, I've received news that your Shengshi company, as well as the company under Zhang Xinyan's name, are all surrounded by thugs. These thugs are all ordinary people!"
"Currently, some people have also gone to the Qianlong Mountain Villa sales office, but they were taught a lesson a few times by Lu Changbu's people and have since stopped showing up."
Chen Jie asked Wang Xiaoyan to wait, and then called Zhang Xinyan and Guo Xiaofeng.
He quickly confirmed the news; Zhang Xinyan's company was also unable to operate normally.
Shengshi company was in the same situation.
"Brother Chen, this matter is a bit difficult to handle! We in the Martial Arts Association and some official departments in Daxia have an unwritten rule: the grievances between martial artists do not apply to ordinary people. If it were just a few people, it would be fine, but if it's on this large scale, it's inconvenient for me to intervene given my position!"
Lü Gang called Chen Jie, complaining resentfully, "I strongly suspect that the mastermind behind these people serves the same master as that Niu Huan! I think if we catch the person behind it, we can solve this!"
"Brother Chen, you might have to handle this one yourself!"
"Kill the guy behind Ao Long!"
Chen Jie asked, "Do you have proof?"
"Uh, do we need proof for this?" Lü Gang was taken aback.
"Alright, I understand. Don't act rashly for now."
As soon as he hung up, Tong Hao called him.
On the phone, Tong Hao advised Chen Jie to handle the matter carefully and be mindful of the impact.
Because if the impact was too severe, he could be disqualified from the competition for the Dragon Gate Master.
Moreover, Tong Hao requested Chen Jie not to be too drastic, as it would bring about extremely negative consequences.
Tong Hao was only the leader of the Dragon Group, and his rank was actually lower than Zhao Zilong's.
If Chen Jie successfully competed for the Dragon Gate Master, Chen Jie would become his superior in the future.
Therefore, he was speaking to Chen Jie very politely.
Currently, due to the frequent street fights among martial artists, Daxia had already caused some panic among ordinary people.
Chen Jie sneered. Don't act rashly?
He didn't care about others' opinions anymore.
If someone truly provoked him, he would show no mercy.
However, since Tong Hao had said so, he couldn't completely disregard him.
After hanging up, Jiang Xue asked, "What's wrong?"
Chen Jie explained the situation in the provincial capital to her and then said, "I have to go to the provincial capital. That's all for today."
"No!"
Jiang Xue stopped Chen Jie. She looked at him seriously and said, "Chen Jie, you told me before that my aptitude makes it unlikely for me to become like you, unless we cultivate together..."
"Didn't you ask me what gift I wanted earlier? Now, I can tell you, I want to become like you. Will you give me this gift?"
Chen Jie hesitated for a moment, then took Jiang Xue's hand and said, "Let's go!"
Ultimately, Chen Jie stayed in Pingcheng for another night.
Early the next morning, Chen Jie, wearing sunglasses, left the hotel in a hurry.
This time, Chen Jie had surprisingly advanced two levels, directly reaching the ninth level of Qi Refining, just one step away from the Foundation Establishment stage!
The accompanying change was in Chen Jie's demeanor.
If he hadn't worn sunglasses, he would likely have caused a sensation wherever he went.
Fortunately, Chen Jie's current strength allowed him to suppress this side effect temporarily.
If he encountered an empty situation, Chen Jie could also use illusion techniques to make others perceive him as an ordinary person.
"Is this the Jiang family's company?"
In front of Jiang Xue's company, a Grandmaster-level martial artist stealthily infiltrated, observing the busy employees and thinking to himself, Yun Mo mused.
He was a former subordinate of the Kunlun War God, one of the Four Vajras.
He was treated the same as Niu Huan.
That's right, he was someone sent by Zhao Zilong.
Zhao Zilong knew that Chen Jie was not simple and was likely to rival him in strength.
Therefore, he thought of starting from Chen Jie's hometown, Pingcheng.
Upon seeing Jiang Xue's appearance, Zhao Zilong was once again astonished.
He thought that since he had never managed to win the hearts of Li Ziling and Lin Shuang, why not invite Jiang Xue to his side and force her to be in a relationship with him?
Just to relieve his boredom for now.
In his opinion, Pingcheng was vastly inferior to the provincial capital, and it was unlikely to have any masters there. Yun Mo alone was enough to sweep through the entire Pingcheng.
Capturing Jiang Xue would be a piece of cake, wouldn't it?
In the office, Jiang Xue carefully savored the changes in her body.
Her face was full of joy.
Chen Jie hadn't lied to her; cultivating like that could indeed increase her strength rapidly.
Moreover, it was very comfortable to cultivate, and she wanted to cultivate even after finishing.
The surging spiritual power within her made it impossible for her to know her current realm.
In any case, she should be much stronger than a Heavenly rank expert, she thought.
"You are Jiang Xue?" The door was pushed open.
Yun Mo appeared and, upon seeing Jiang Xue, his heart skipped a beat. If he weren't a martial artist, his old heart might have exploded with excitement on the spot.
Because Jiang Xue was extraordinarily beautiful.
Fortunately, Yun Mo had a strong heart and could barely suppress his inner impulse.
"You're not an employee of our company. Who are you?" Jiang Xue frowned and said sharply.
"Hehe, Young Master Zhao wants to invite you for a date," Yun Mo said with a smile as he walked towards Jiang Xue.
Jiang Xue didn't think much of it. Her fame had grown significantly recently, and she had countless suitors.
She figured it must be someone sent by a young master from a prominent family.
With that thought, Jiang Xue said indifferently, "I don't know any Young Master Zhao, and I won't date anyone else because I already have a boyfriend. Please leave!"
"Hehe, that's not up to you!" Yun Mo chuckled.
"What? Kidnapping me is considered dating?" Jiang Xue frowned.
"That's natural. Our Young Master Zhao is in the provincial capital, attending to state affairs day and night. You'll go stay with him for a while to develop your relationship and prepare to serve him in the future. Will you come with me willingly, or will I have to force you?" Yun Mo said.
With a bang, Jiang Xue slammed the table in anger.
Then she shouted, "You old man, you describe kidnapping so elegantly! Guards!"
At her command, two subordinates immediately entered.
Both of them were Xuan rank martial artists.
Jiang Xue's security company was growing stronger by the day, so it was a trivial matter to have a few members work in her legitimate company.
"Take this old man down!"
Jiang Xue ordered.
"Yes!"