Chapter 66

On the morning of the eighth day, Chen Fan and his two companions gathered with the mixed-race woman and her entourage.

It was then that Chen Fan and the others learned that the mixed-race woman was named Zheng Anqi, with the English name Anna, and had one-half British heritage.

Her father, Zheng Haochang, was the second son of the Zheng family patriarch, Zheng Zhongming, in Hong Kong, and was also the current head of the Zheng family and the chairman of the Zheng Group. Zheng Anqi was the daughter of Zheng Haochang and a British noblewoman, and she was the third in line to inherit the British noble's estate.

Moreover, Zheng Anqi was a well-known model and brand designer in Hong Kong. In the mainland, she might not be as well-known, but in Hong Kong, she was the goddess in the hearts of countless young men and scions of wealthy families.

Zheng Anqi's entourage, besides Mr. Shi, included over a dozen bodyguards and staff members. Together with Chen Fan and his two companions, they formed a group of nearly twenty people, who drove five Land Rover off-road vehicles.

At this moment, Zheng Anqi was frowning as she looked at Chen Fan and Ah Xiu, saying in disbelief:

"Mr. Wu, you're not planning to bring these two kids along, are you?"

She had spent the past few days asking her friends about Master Wu. She learned that he was indeed a master with real powers, even if he was not as powerful as Mr. Shi, he was not far behind.

However, Ah Xiu and Chen Fan were only sixteen or seventeen years old and looked like ordinary people, possibly still in school. Mr. Shi had also said that they had no extraordinary abilities at all. Taking them to Yinlong Pond would only be a hindrance.

Master Wu, hearing this, said angrily:

"This young... Chen brother lives near Yinlong Pond and knows it best. If you don't take him, we won't go."

"Really?" Zheng Anqi looked at Chen Fan with suspicion.

Although she was a wealthy Hong Kong girl, she didn't think Chen Fan looked like someone from the mountains.

"Alright, just two more people. Let's get going," Mr. Shi said impatiently.

As he spoke, he looked at Ah Xiu with a hint of confusion.

This little girl had been frail a week ago, but now she seemed agile and exuded a spiritual aura. Could they have given her the 'Thousand Pine Seed' directly?

'That's a waste of a divine herb,' Mr. Shi shook his head and sighed, but he didn't pay much attention. The divine herb was right in front of them, so why worry about a 'Thousand Pine Seed'?

The convoy set off, heading towards Dongdu City.

A few hours later, the convoy stopped at the highway exit of Dongdu City.

Outside the exit, a row of sports cars and luxury vehicles were parked, and a group of people who looked like rich kids were leaning against the cars, chatting and joking.

Everyone got out of the cars, and the rich kids came forward. Chen Fan frowned and asked:

"Who are these people?"

"Some young men from Dongdu City," Master Wu replied. "It seems Miss Zheng Anqi has quite a bit of influence. I even saw the children of the mayor's family."

Sure enough, when they saw Zheng Anqi, they swarmed around her like flies to honey, trying to show off.

Zheng Anqi stood with her arms crossed, looking cold and proud, like a queen.

She only occasionally responded to them, but these young men from Dongdu City felt even more enthusiastic, not at all offended.

In their eyes, the daughter of the Zheng family from Hong Kong, a mixed-race beauty, a famous model, and a British noble, should have such an aura.

Zheng Anqi had seen it all before.

These young men from inland provincial cities were just a bunch of country bumpkins to her. She could call them when needed and dismiss them when not.

After talking with the group of rich kids for a while, she walked over with a cold face and said:

"We're already in Dongdu. You can tell us the exact location of Yinlong Pond now."

Seeing her scowl, Chen Fan replied indifferently:

"Qishan County, Shuanglong Town."

Seeing Chen Fan sitting in the car with an air of superiority, Zheng Anqi's eyes flashed with anger.

'Hmph, just let you be smug for a while. Once we find Yinlong Pond, we'll see how I deal with you.'

She coldly snorted and turned away.

Then, the group of rich kids shouted:

"Qishan County, I know it well!"

"My family is from Qishan County. Miss Anqi, I'll lead the way."

The group of rich kids quickly sprang into action, a series of sports cars roared past, followed by the Zheng family's convoy.

Their influence in Dongdu was indeed strong. After leaving the city outskirts, they even managed to get two police cars to lead the way. Other cars, seeing the police cars leading and the Land Rovers following, quickly made way.

In just a few hours, they arrived in Qishan County.

As the sky grew dark, they stayed in Qishan County for the night. The son of the mayor's family, known as 'Jiang Shao,' directly booked a floor in the best hotel in Qishan County to entertain Zheng Anqi and her entourage.

Even the county magistrate of Qishan County was alerted. Upon hearing that the offspring of the Zheng family from Hong Kong had come to Qishan County, he hurried over to offer a toast, hoping to attract some investment from Hong Kong.

For such a small inland county, the pursuit of Hong Kong investment was as crazy as the coastal provinces in the 1990s.

Zheng Anqi sat at the main table, with Jiang Shao on one side and the county magistrate of Qishan County on the other. Her golden hair, exotic appearance, and tall, slender figure, along with her noble status, drew countless gazes.

Chen Fan and his two companions sat quietly in a corner, watching as everyone fawned over Zheng Anqi.

"The Zheng family from Hong Kong is truly the Zheng family from Hong Kong," Master Wu said with a hint of jealousy.

He had some fame in Dongdu, but he was far from as powerful as the Zheng family.

"Just eat your food," Chen Fan said indifferently. He hadn't touched his chopsticks, only a cup of clear tea.

Since refining the Spirit Gathering Pill, Chen Fan now only needed to take one pill every ten days to abstain from food, almost like a celestial being.

At this moment, Zheng Anqi suddenly walked over with a wine glass.

The mixed-race girl, rarely showing a smile, said warmly:

"This time, we are relying on Mr. Chen to guide us to the deep pond. When the mineral water factory is established, Mr. Chen will be the first to receive credit. I would like to toast to Mr. Chen."

With that, she drained the wine from the crystal glass in one go.

Everyone's gaze toward Chen Fan changed.

Since Zheng Anqi arrived, she had been cold and aloof, barely responding to anyone. She hadn't even touched her wine glass. Now, for Chen Fan, she not only smiled but also toasted him, clearly showing favor.

Chen Fan found it amusing.

The Zheng family claimed they were looking for a sweet mountain spring in Qishan to create a high-end mineral water, similar to屈臣氏蒸馏水 and European Evian mineral water.

However, they didn't know that the water in Yinlong Pond was filled with yin energy. If ordinary people drank it, they would likely freeze to death on the spot.

Seeing Zheng Anqi take the initiative to raise her glass, the other rich kids quickly joined in, toasting Chen Fan.

In Central China, drinking was a common practice, and everyone used large glasses. A bottle of Dream Blue, costing several hundred yuan, was not enough for a few glasses.

Seeing the hint of satisfaction in Zheng Anqi's eyes, Chen Fan shook his head and said calmly:

"I don't drink."

His words left everyone stunned. What did he mean? We are toasting you, and you are putting on airs?

At this moment, Jiang Shao frowned slightly and, with a hint of arrogance, raised his glass and said: "Mr. Chen, I would like to toast you. Is that okay?"

In Jiang Shao's mind, as the son of the mayor, toasting an ordinary person was already a great honor. How could he dare not drink?

Unexpectedly, Chen Fan remained seated and said calmly:

"I said, I don't drink!"

As the words fell, the entire room fell silent.

Jiang Shao's smile froze on his face, and his eyes twitched.

Seeing that Chen Fan wouldn't give Jiang Shao any face, many people couldn't help but shake their heads.

This young man was too arrogant. Just because he was favored by the Zheng family, he dared to snub Jiang Shao? Didn't he realize that the Zheng family was only using him to find the spring, and once found, he would have no value?

Seeing the anger in Jiang Shao's eyes, it seemed he was about to lose his temper. The county magistrate of Qishan County quickly came to smooth things over.

"Oh, let me toast Jiang Shao. Jiang Shao, I'll drink first."

Seeing the county magistrate drink in one go, Jiang Shao had no choice but to drink angrily.

Then, he slammed his glass on the table with a loud 'clunk' and stormed off.

Everyone looked at Chen Fan with pity, knowing he had earned Jiang Shao's enmity.

Even Zheng Anqi was somewhat surprised. She knew how powerful the son of a mayor could be in the mainland. Even she wouldn't easily offend him, yet Chen Fan was so arrogant. What gave him the confidence?

'Probably just a young, hot-headed fool,' she shook her head and decided to ignore him.

The gap between Chen Fan and her was like that between a worm on the ground and a divine dragon in the sky. After this, they would have no further interaction.

After Jiang Shao and the others left, Master Wu, somewhat worried, said:

"Master Chen, offending Jiang Shao like this isn't good."

Master Wu had been in Dongdu for decades and knew how powerful the Jiang family was. If they really got angry, they could easily drive him out of Dongdu.

"No problem," Chen Fan said without a care.

He was a mighty Immortal who had survived a tribulation. Now that his strength was gradually returning, he wouldn't give face to a mere young man.

The banquet ended hastily that night, and the next day, everyone drove to Shuanglong Town.

Surprisingly, Jiang Shao and the others followed along.

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