Inside the hall, there were only five people.
Lafayette sat in the main seat, resembling a Maitreya Buddha, with fair and rosy skin, a chubby face, and a gentle smile.
The Four Great Kings stood behind him, exuding a terrifying aura.
Iron King stood tall like a giant iron tower, his eyes sharp as knives.
Zhou Xiantong, the Knife King of the Mobei region, carried a battle knife, emanating a murderous intent.
He Zizai, the Eagle King of the Dragon Cave, had an expressionless face, with his temples bulging, and his eyes were as terrifying as venomous snakes, sending shivers down people's spines.
Each of them possessed their own dreadful qualities, with overwhelming killing intent.
Meanwhile, Cui Hong, who was also one of the Four Great Kings, stood behind Lafayette, his eyes filled with fear, trembling.
However, a strong and terrifying hatred flashed through his eyes when he looked at Wang Chao, as if he wished to tear him apart.
"Mr. Wang is truly a young hero, admirable indeed," Lafayette said with a smile as he looked at Wang Chao, still radiating kindness, even more benevolent than the Maitreya Buddha. However, a trace of astonishment flickered in his eyes as he looked at Wang Chao.
Earlier, he deliberately unleashed his killing intent to a terrifying extent, aiming to establish dominance and make the Zhao family and Wang Chao fear him.
Moreover, he had been observing everyone at the scene after releasing his killing intent.
He was certain that he had intimidated many people. Even Zhao Changsheng trembled involuntarily under his pressure.
But Wang Chao was an exception!
Facing his aura, Wang Chao didn't even bat an eye and walked straight in, sitting across from him, his eyes coldly fixed on Lafayette.
"Mr. Wang, you have come from afar. As the host, allow me to offer you a cup of tea," Lafayette said with a smile, pouring a cup of tea and swiftly pushing it towards Wang Chao.
The tea moved fast, arriving in an instant.
Wang Chao immediately acted, catching the teacup.
Buzz!
As soon as his hand touched the teacup, a surge of formidable Genius Qi burst out from it, sweeping towards him like a raging wave.
Fast!
Fierce!
Powerful!
"Hidden Force?" Wang Chao furrowed his brow.
Seeing this scene, Zhou Xiantong, Iron King, and the others all grinned, their eyes fierce, as if they had already imagined the scene of Wang Chao being injured by the teacup explosion.
They knew that Lafayette had poured tea for Wang Chao as a means to test his strength.
There must be a terrifying Hidden Force left by Lafayette in that tea.
Previously, Wang Chao had used Hidden Force to deal with Cui Hong, killing Cui Hong's subordinates and Yang Ao, leaving no evidence.
Even though they knew it was Wang Chao's doing, they had no evidence to accuse him.
So Lafayette wanted to teach Wang Chao a lesson by using Hidden Force to counter him.
However, in the next moment, their smiles froze abruptly.
Wang Chao received the tea and slightly curved his palm, allowing the teacup to rotate within his hand, removing all the Hidden Force contained within before lifting the tea.
At this moment, he was unharmed, still composed and expressionless.
He raised the tea and coldly said, "I came from afar, and you offer me only a cup of tea. Is this how you treat your guests, so stingy and mean?"
Lafayette's gaze narrowed.
The Four Great Kings also had a change in their expressions.
The cup of tea in Wang Chao's hand showed no ripples or even a trace of disturbance.
"Do unto others as you would have them do unto you. With such stinginess, then, keep this cup of tea for yourselves!"
Before they could respond, Wang Chao suddenly clapped his palm, sending the teacup flying like a lightning bolt, heading straight for Lafayette's face.
Fast!
The teacup moved at an unparalleled speed.
Lafayette still wore a smile, not dodging or avoiding.
At the critical moment, He Zizai, the Eagle King of the Dragon Cave, made his move, taking a step forward, his right hand resembling an eagle's claw, strong and forceful, grabbing hold of the teacup.
Buzz!
As the teacup was caught, a surge of Hidden Force resembling a raging wave immediately rushed out of it and into He Zizai's arm.
"Disperse!" He Zizai's expression changed, his palm curved and twisted, attempting to disperse the Hidden Force.
However, it was futile. The Hidden Force surged like a sea, rushing in and causing cracks to appear on his arm, with blood gushing out.
Wang Chao's Hidden Force was too powerful for him to resist.
This force, like a mighty wave, traveled along his arm and recklessly wreaked havoc on He Zizai's internal organs.
"What?" He Zizai's face drastically changed.
He had anticipated that Wang Chao would be formidable, but he never expected him to be this strong.
This Hidden Force, like a sharp blade, made him feel tremendous danger.
He no longer held anything back, unleashing all of his internal Genius Qi, exerting his full strength to forcefully suppress this blade-like Hidden Force.
However, at that moment, with a muffled sound, the teacup suddenly trembled.
The tea water was enveloped by a mysterious force, transforming into a water arrow and piercing towards He Zizai's face.
Fast, ruthless, and urgent!
"It's over."
He Zizai was desperately suppressing the Hidden Force within his body and never expected such a turn of events. His pupils contracted sharply, his eyes filled with despair.
A shadow of death engulfed his body, sending chills throughout.
With the surging Hidden Force within his body, he had no way to dodge, only helplessly and with wide eyes, watching the water arrow approach, powerless.
Just when He Zizai believed he was about to die, Zhou Xiantong, the Knife King of the Mobei region, made his move. His battle knife unsheathed, striking the water arrow.
Clang!
A dull sound of a clash between gold and iron resonated.
The water arrow shattered, and Zhou Xiantong took three steps back, his hand holding the knife trembling slightly.
"Double Hidden Force?"
At that moment, Zhou Xiantong and He Zizai were both filled with shock as they looked at Wang Chao.
Especially He Zizai, after being shocked, his eyes were filled with caution and fear.
Double Hidden Force!
This technique was extremely terrifying!
It indicated that Wang Chao's mastery of Hidden Force had reached an extraordinary level!
If Zhou Xiantong hadn't intervened just now, He Zizai's head would have been pierced by the water arrow.
Zhou Xiantong gripped his battle knife, his expression grim, staring intently at Wang Chao, murmuring, "Impressive!"
Just a teacup, and it injured both of them.
Wang Chao's strength exceeded their imagination.
Not only them, but Iron King and Cui Hong also had drastic changes in their expressions.
Especially Cui Hong, besides the hatred in his eyes, a strong sense of fear surged again.
Double Hidden Force!
This skill was a profound and unpredictable attacking method that even the Four Great Kings couldn't grasp.
Perhaps only Lafayette could master it in the entire world!
In other words, Wang Chao's strength was approaching Lafayette's.
However, Lafayette's strength was attained through years of cultivation and battle, a cultivation that took more than forty years.
Wang Chao was not even thirty years old yet and could already rival Lafayette!
This was simply monstrous!
"No wonder he dares to be so domineering. Turns out he has some skills," Lafayette looked at Wang Chao, a hint of caution and admiration flickering in his eyes.
When a master makes a move, one can tell if they are capable or not!
Wang Chao demonstrated his Double Hidden Force, indicating that his strength was at least on the level of a war god!
Perhaps even stronger than Zhao Changsheng.
But quickly, his expression returned to its previous gentle and benevolent state, his face wearing an even warmer and more cheerful smile, as if basking in a spring breeze.
He looked at Wang Chao with a smile and said, "Not a fierce dragon crossing the river, Mr. Wang is truly a hero among young men. Admirable."
As soon as he finished speaking, Zhao Donghe, Zhao Shanhe, Zhao Changsheng, Shen Bing, Zhang Long, Dongfang Wang, Hao Feng, and others also entered the room.
Xia Houming immediately went to the window and pulled the curtain open, standing guard by the window with a cold gaze.
That position could be considered a prime location, providing a sniper view for his brothers ambushed in the shadows. If any conflict were to arise, he could break through the window and escape to safety.
Even on the eighth floor, the professional escape equipment he carried would ensure a safe exit.
After they entered, everyone took their seats.
Song Henian, Pei Donghu, Lan Ruyu, and Shen Bing sat beside Wang Chao, while Zhao Donghe and the others sat in the adjacent seats, forming a confrontation with Lafayette.
Upon seeing this scene, the Four Great Kings' expressions turned solemn, and they immediately took their seats beside Lafayette.
Once everyone was seated, the power dynamic became distinct!
Lafayette had five people on his side, while Wang Chao had more than ten.
A sense of cold-bloodedness permeated the air, and the atmodimension was incredibly oppressive, filled with tension.
Song Henian, Pei Donghu, and Lan Ruyu all looked nervous, afraid to even glance at Lafayette, keeping their heads down, covered in cold sweat.
Although Lafayette had fewer people on his side, they had long-established power in Canton City. Just their imposing aura and majesty suppressed the others, making it hard for them to lift their heads.
"Zhao Family, Zhao Donghe, Zhao Changsheng, Zhao Shanhe."
"Shen Family, Shen Bing, Zhang Long."
"Hao Feng, Dongfang Wang, Xia Houming."
As Zhou Xiantong, Iron King, and He Zizai saw so many people, their expressions grew increasingly gloomy.
These people were all renowned figures in the martial world, yet now they stood on Wang Chao's side?
If a fight were to break out, even the Black Dragon Guards' intervention would not guarantee the outcome.
"Is everyone here?"
Lafayette glanced at these people, still smiling amiably, particularly affable. Finally, his gaze fell on Zhao Donghe. "Brother Zhao, it's really a bother for you to come today."
"I'll treat you all to a good late-night meal."
After speaking, he clapped his hands.
As the applause died down, many attractive waitresses immediately walked in, carrying steaming and fragrant dishes, placing them on the table.
Soon, the table was filled with various dishes, offering a feast for the senses.
However, nobody in the room had the appetite to eat. They all continued to stare intently at the opposite side.
"Lafayette, we're here to negotiate, not to have a meal and chat," Zhao Donghe uttered in a deep voice.
"Even in negotiations, we need to eat. If we're not well-fed, how can we negotiate effectively?"
Lafayette smiled warmly, hospitable, and beckoned. "Everyone has come from afar, surely feeling tired both physically and mentally. It's the perfect time for a late-night meal. Come, everyone, sit down and enjoy a good late-night feast."
Zhao Donghe, Zhao Shanhe, Zhao Changsheng, Dongfang Wang, and the others all felt something was off.
They had come here with great hostility and prepared themselves to fight Lafayette with all their might.
Yet Lafayette greeted them with such warmth and a smiling face, making their previously brewing rancor and imposing presence appear awkward.
It's uttered not to hit a smiling face.
Lafayette's attitude made it difficult for them to generate enmity in that instant.
It was completely different from the tense atmodimension they had imagined!
"Come, come, do not be polite. Let's eat." Lafayette continued to smile.
Zhao Donghe, Zhao Changsheng, Shen Bing, Zhang Long, and others looked at each other, unsure of what Lafayette was up to.
"Could he have poisoned the food?" Lan Ruyu whispered.
Upon hearing this, Song Henian, Pei Donghu, and others' expressions changed. They did not dare touch their chopsticks.
Just as everyone did not know what to say, Wang Chao had already taken the initiative to serve himself a bowl of porridge and took several sips.
"Well..."
Zhao Donghe, Zhao Shanhe, Shen Bing, and the others all looked at Wang Chao with puzzled expressions.
Was he really eating?
Wang Chao remained calm, taking another sip of porridge and putting a piece of beef in his mouth. He said, "Lafayette is right. Only when we're full can we negotiate effectively."
"The food is not poisoned. Everyone, please eat. We'll have a fight later, and without energy, we won't be able to fight."
After speaking, he picked up a shrimp dumpling and chewed on it, praising as he ate, "The Crystal Shrimp Dumplings from the Drunken Immortal Tower are truly deserving
of their reputation. They're delicious."
Seeing Wang Chao like this, everyone was dumbfounded.
What's going on?
Are you here for a late-night meal or for negotiations?
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