"Whoa, a fellow practitioner!"
"Brother Ji, we must have many more discussions in the future! That move you just pulled off was so cool!"
Lu Gang put his arm around Ji Tong and left. When Guo Xiaofeng learned of this, she immediately gave Ji Tong the best treatment and a leisurely position.
In a small company like theirs, martial artist experts were rarely seen. Now that the other party was willing to stay, she naturally had to give Ji Tong the best treatment.
Meanwhile, Niu Huan, with a foul odor clinging to him, found a place to rinse himself for three hours before he could barely wash away the taste in his mouth.
However, he felt that although his mouth was clean, there was still a faint bitter taste.
He felt nauseous and vomited twice in a short period.
It wasn't until he noticed a few lumps of feces in his vomit that he realized he had unintentionally swallowed a portion.
"No wonder Chinese medicine is so bitter!"
Niu Huan thought that if feces could be used as medicine, how could Chinese medicine not be bitter?
He forced himself to meditate for a while. Although his body could recover somewhat, he couldn't calm his mind.
He would never forget the humiliation of this day.
So he found Wen Jing and Zhao Zilong and recounted Lu Gang's actions to them.
Hearing that even someone like Niu Huan had not been spared, Wen Jing shuddered.
Zhao Zilong, however, had a grim expression. "I didn't expect Chen Jie to be so cunning, to have such an expert under him!"
Niu Huan said with grief and indignation, "Young Master Zhao, I am now in a semi-crippled state. Even if my strength recovers, I can only reach Earth rank! Please uphold justice for me! Make them pay with blood!"
Zhao Zilong comforted him, "Niu Huan, you are an old subordinate of my father. The humiliation you suffered today, I will repay tenfold, but not now. My strategy needs to change."
"But..."
Niu Huan wanted to say more, but Zhao Zilong patted his shoulder heavily. "Niu Huan, we must consider the bigger picture!"
Zhao Zilong narrowed his eyes and said, "This unfilial dog, Tong Hao, wants to recommend Chen Jie as the Dragon Lord, likely not just because of his strong cultivation, but also because he has many experts under him."
"Young Master Zhao, the reason that fellow named Ji Tong could defeat me was because he used a jade pendant, which contained terrifying energy! In fact, Ji Tong's own strength would have made it almost impossible for him to defeat me!"
Niu Huan reminded him.
"Oh? Are you referring to this?" Zhao Zilong suddenly pulled a jade pendant from his pocket.
"Young Master Zhao, you have one too?" Niu Huan was overjoyed.
If he also had this, wouldn't he be able to kill Ji Tong with one blow if they fought again?
Don't forget that as a dignified Grandmaster, he was left in a semi-crippled state after just one hit.
What about Ji Tong, that Heaven rank martial artist?
He might turn into nothing but dust.
"This is not the kind of jade pendant that can attack people, like the one you mentioned. This is a protective artifact from Shengtian Company!"
Although protective artifacts were in high demand, it was not difficult for Zhao Zilong to buy one given his status.
He had bought it specifically to study it. Although he still couldn't fully understand it, he had a general grasp of its principles.
It stored energy into the jade pendant, which would protect the owner at critical moments.
The most crucial part was not how to store energy into the jade pendant, but how to make the jade pendant automatically recognize an attack and release the stored energy.
Zhao Zilong couldn't do it.
Hearing him say this, Niu Huan's disappointment was evident.
Zhao Zilong murmured, "This Chen Jie is quite something. It seems he can not only create protective artifacts but also offensive ones. However, he has never sold these offensive artifacts to the public, only to his own people."
"If I send experts to cause trouble at Shengshi Company again, Chen Jie will likely use an offensive artifact."
"Are we just going to let this go?" Niu Huan asked, dissatisfied.
"Let it go? How is that possible? Ever since Chen Jie stole my woman, we have been at loggerheads!"
Zhao Zilong said, "I told you, I will change my strategy!"
Zhao Zilong said disdainfully, "Most of my subordinates are overseas. If I were to gather them all back, it would cause quite a stir. Otherwise, I could directly flatten all of Chen Jie's companies!"
"He can create offensive artifacts, but after my research, the energy contained in one that could cripple you instantly would be terrifying. Therefore, he can only provide such offensive artifacts to a limited number of people."
"Since we don't have the advantage in numbers with experts here, we'll use our numbers!"
"Numbers?" Niu Huan asked.
"Yes!"
Zhao Zilong said, "Chen Jie has a limited number of experts under him, so we'll find low-level thugs! Chen Jie has many companies in the provincial capital that he has good relationships with!"
After their investigation, they had a general understanding of Chen Jie's background.
Among them, Feiyang Group and Zhang's Company had good relations with Chen Jie.
Zhao Zilong's strategy was to hire a large number of thugs and cause trouble at Wang Xiaoyan's and Zhang Xinyan's companies.
This would disrupt their businesses.
Then Chen Jie's confidantes would surely seek him out.
It was even possible that they would fall out with Chen Jie.
He had already investigated the identities of Zhang Xinyan and Wang Xiaoyan and was astounded by their beauty.
If they fell out, he, Zhao Zilong, could take advantage of the situation.
"However, if Chen Jie retaliates, those causing trouble might be in danger. Niu Huan, since your strength can only recover to Earth rank now, you will be the leader of this operation and command these people!"
"Wen Jing, you will be responsible for contacting these thugs. Try to complete this within two days!"
Zhao Zilong said.
"Young Master Zhao..." Niu Huan called out.
"What? Do you have a problem?" Zhao Zilong asked.
Niu Huan wanted to say that he was a meritorious official who had fought alongside the old God of War, and it was beneath his dignity to lead a bunch of thugs in a riot.
But just as he was about to speak, he froze.
Zhao Zilong was not an idiot. How could he not understand this?
But he still assigned him this task.
It was because his strength was gone!
Without strength, he was no longer important to Zhao Zilong!
He sighed for a moment. "I have no problem. I am at your disposal at any time."
"That's good."
...
The furnishings of Villa Number One were rearranged.
He Yufei, with a smile, savored the gentle breeze filled with rich spiritual energy.
"If one didn't know that so many people had died here, anyone would think this was a place of auspicious energy!"
"Don't worry, although many people died here, it has no impact on the villa. Living here can improve your beauty and prolong your life. If you are afraid, I can arrange for a couple of maids to stay with you."
Chen Jie said with a smile.
"Improve beauty... It's a shame no one can appreciate my beauty that graces this era!"
He Yufei glanced at Chen Jie, saying it intentionally or unintentionally.