Chapter 67

"Who are they?" Zhou Hao asked hurriedly.

The doorman glanced at the Dragon King beside him and remained silent.

Zhou Hao instantly understood; they were the Dragon King's people.

Thinking about it, who else in Jiangzhou could gather so many people at once besides the Dragon King?

Zhou Hao's gaze fell on the Dragon King's face, and he asked in a grave voice, "Dragon King, what do you mean?"

The Dragon King laughed and said, "What can I do? I just have a lot of people."

"Are you going to bully me with numbers?" Zhou Hao's expression was grim.

"Weren't you just about to do the same?" the Dragon King retorted, "Why can you do it, but I can't?"

"No, no, Dragon King, you misunderstood. I just don't want Lin Zong to leave here. You saw what happened tonight. Young Master Xiao was severely injured, and his servant was killed. If Champion Hou holds us accountable, I, as the host of the banquet, will be in trouble. So, the murderer must not leave."

"Are you so concerned for the Xiao family? Tell me, are you a dog of the Xiao family?"

The Dragon King's face suddenly turned dark, and he shouted, "If you are a dog of the Xiao family, helping them catch the murderer, I can understand. But if you are not, then don't stop Lin Zong from leaving."

As a powerful figure, his anger was not something an ordinary person could bear. Zhou Hao's face immediately turned pale.

"Dragon King..."

"You don't need to explain anymore. I'm taking Lin Zong away now. If you dare to stop me, don't blame me for being ruthless."

Zhou Hao was stunned, not expecting the Dragon King to be so protective of Lin Jingzhi.

"Dragon King, think carefully. Lin Jingzhi is a murderer. If you protect her, Champion Hou will hold you accountable..."

Slap!

Before Zhou Hao could finish his sentence, the Dragon King slapped him across the face and scolded, "Are you teaching me how to do things?"

"I wouldn't dare," Zhou Hao said, suppressing his anger.

"Hmph!" The Dragon King coldly snorted and said to Zhao Yun, "Let's go!"

Then, in front of everyone, the Dragon King led Lin Jingzhi, Ye Qiu, and others out of the banquet hall.

Zhou Hao's face was dark, and he clenched his fists tightly, muttering in his heart, "Old man, I'll get you one day."

Li Qiancheng walked over, looking at the palm print on Zhou Hao's face, and said with concern, "Brother Hao, does it hurt? Let me rub it for you..."

As he spoke, he cupped Zhou Hao's face with both hands and gently massaged it.

Zhou Hao initially wanted to refuse, but suddenly he felt the warmth of Li Qiancheng's hands, just like when his mother used to caress his face when he was a child. He was momentarily stunned, and his gaze towards Li Qiancheng gradually softened.

As Li Qiancheng massaged Zhou Hao's face, he looked into Zhou Hao's eyes, and the two of them fell into a strange and wonderful moment.

It was beautiful!

"Mr. Zhou, Mr. Li, what should we do now?" The hotel manager's voice suddenly rang in their ears, breaking the spell.

Zhou Hao and Li Qiancheng both glared at the hotel manager, their expressions displeased.

Did I say something wrong?

The hotel manager looked puzzled.

"What should we do?" Zhou Hao asked coldly.

The hotel manager said, "Mr. Zhou, please look at the scene. What should we do?"

Zhou Hao scanned the scene, where the guests were in a state of chaos, discussing the events.

Xiao Qingdi and Feng Youling were still unconscious on the ground, Qian Yanru was wailing, and the woman Lin Jingzhi had forced to drink白酒 was also lying unconscious.

Zhou Hao immediately instructed the hotel manager, "Send all the injured to the hospital immediately."

"Find the best experts for Young Master Xiao. His legs must be saved. And find the best experts for Miss Qian as well."

"Seal the news. No one is allowed to leak any information about what happened here tonight. Otherwise, they will be severely punished."

Li Qiancheng watched Zhou Hao give orders with admiration, his eyes sparkling like a little fangirl.

...

At the entrance of Crystal Palace.

Ye Qiu was shocked.

Looking up, he saw a sea of people, at least a few thousand, blocking several nearby streets.

The moment these people saw the Dragon King, they all stopped talking, and the scene became deathly silent.

"Sorry, everyone, thank you for your hard work. The matter is resolved. Everyone can go home now!"

The Dragon King waved his hand.

Instantly, the thousands of people dispersed in an orderly manner, and within five minutes, the streets returned to normal.

Ye Qiu was impressed. No wonder he was a powerful figure; his prestige was incredible!

"Little Ye, Lin Zong, I won't see you off. I'll go back first," the Dragon King said with a smile.

Ye Qiu nodded and said, "I'll come to see you later."

"Good."

Lin Jingzhi smiled and said, "Dragon King, thank you."

"You're welcome." The Dragon King bowed and left with Zhao Yun.

Lin Jingzhi pointed at Bai Bing and asked Ye Qiu, "Come with me or her?"

Looking at Lin Jingzhi, who seemed to have something to say, Ye Qiu replied, "I'll go with Lin Zong."

Lin Jingzhi's face lit up with a victorious smile, and she said to Bai Bing, "With me around, you'll always be the second wife."

Bai Bing's face turned ashen.

...

In the car.

Lin Jingzhi asked Ye Qiu, "Do you think I'm too ruthless?"

"No," Ye Qiu shook his head vigorously.

Lin Jingzhi glared at him, "Tell the truth."

"A little ruthless."

To be honest, if he hadn't seen it with his own eyes, Ye Qiu wouldn't have believed that Lin Jingzhi could be so ruthless.

"Are you comparing me to those venomous beauties? Do you know why I did it?"

Ye Qiu shook his head.

"The reason is simple. Since I've already offended them, why not offend them thoroughly? Even if you show mercy, they won't appreciate it."

Lin Jingzhi continued, "I didn't kill Xiao Qingdi not because I didn't want to, but because I didn't dare and couldn't."

"If Xiao Qingdi dies, Xiao Jiu will definitely investigate thoroughly, and we'll all be in trouble."

"But by only crippling Xiao Qingdi's legs, Xiao Jiu won't come to demand an explanation for now. After all, he is the powerful Champion Hou, and he knows his brother's character well. If he comes to demand an explanation, it will only make him look petty, and people will say he is bullying the weak. At that time, the famous Champion Hou will become a laughingstock."

"So, I could only kill Xiao Qingdi's servant to vent my anger."

"As for the foolish Qian Yanru, I didn't want to kill her because she is the only one of the third generation of the Qian family. If I killed her, the Qian family would be extinct."

"Ye Qiu, your performance tonight was a bit disappointing. You weren't ruthless enough, and that can easily lead to trouble."

"Lin Zong, I'm sorry, I..."

"You don't need to apologize. I understand you. You're young and haven't experienced much. You still need to grow."

"But I hope you remember one thing: never be merciful to your enemies, no matter what."

"This doesn't mean you have to kill all your enemies."

"The most powerful tactic is to become a sword hanging over your enemy's head, making them fear you, always afraid that the sword will fall. When you can do this, you will have the right to challenge Champion Hou."

Ye Qiu knew that Lin Jingzhi was teaching him how to deal with enemies. He carefully pondered her words, and it took him five minutes to fully understand her meaning.

At the same time, his admiration for Lin Jingzhi grew. This woman was not only beautiful but also had a terrifying mind.

Seeing Ye Qiu lift his head, Lin Jingzhi knew he had understood her words and said, "I have a serious question for you."

"Go ahead, Lin Zong."

"Are you still a virgin?"