Zhang Bin was left somewhat speechless. Zhu Danyan was too naive. Even if their opponent agreed to a reconciliation, he would surely go back on his word once he recovered. All sorts of schemes would still come into play, so there was simply no possibility of a true settlement.

"So that was your plan? First, you blow up my manhood, then you heal me? And that's supposed to eliminate the hatred?" Lv Yuze's face twisted into a sneer. "Sorry, but I won't be reconciling with you."

He suddenly realized that they were afraid of him, too. They didn't dare to kill him, which was why the Empress hoped for a reconciliation. And what kind of person was he, Lv Yuze? A man of status and influence, one whose call was answered by a hundred followers. Naturally, he wouldn't reconcile under such circumstances. Besides, it wasn't impossible for him to regrow his 'little Johnny'. So, he flatly refused.

Zhu Danyan looked utterly disappointed and frustrated, but Zhang Bin felt nothing. He scoffed, "I look forward to your revenge. You might want to pre-order some coffins, though, to avoid a last-minute rush."

"You… who exactly are you?" Lv Yuze sensed that Zhang Bin's tone was far from ordinary; this man might have a terrifying background. A look of apprehension appeared on his face as he asked the question.

"Who am I? Take a look at this, and you'll know." A contemptuous smile spread across Zhang Bin's face as a Fate-Stealing Charm—in reality, a blue-colored leaf—suddenly appeared in his hand. This was the symbol of the world's King of Gamblers, Zhang Bin.

He used the identity of the world's King of Gamblers because no one knew his origins or background. That way, Lv Yuze's revenge would have no target. Otherwise, his Qingshan International Hotel would face endless trouble, and even Su Man could be in danger. That was an outcome he was unwilling to see.

"The world's King of Gamblers, Zhang Bin?" Lv Yuze's expression turned ugly, and flames of rage blazed in his eyes. "I, Lv Yuze, don't recall ever offending you. Why are you sticking your nose into my business?"

The beautiful bodyguards' eyes all widened to their limits, their faces etched with shock and disbelief. My God, this young man is the world's King of Gamblers, Zhang Bin? He's actually here? And he became Empress Zhu Danyan's bodyguard? He's such a ruthless powerhouse? Daring to confront Lv Yuze?

"HAHAHA…" Zhang Bin burst out laughing. "It's not that I'm sticking my nose in; it's that you've gone too far. Didn't you see I'm Empress Zhu Danyan's bodyguard? You want to harm my employer, so how could I possibly be polite to you? I can't let the reputation of the world's King of Gamblers falter. I can also tell you, I'm truly not afraid of your revenge. I have a saying for you: 'Old friends, arrogant as you, now have graves overgrown with green grass!' You know of Changdao Sheng, Buck, and Edward, right? Was any of them weaker than you? But now, you could play a beat on their bones, and the grass on their graves is a Divine Chopstick high. So, you'd better weigh your options carefully."

Buck and Changdao Sheng were both masters of their generation, SS-level Psychics of immense power. However, Lv Yuze still wouldn't have given them a second thought. But Edward, as the leader of the Hell Organization, was a truly fierce figure—extremely powerful and terrifying. The Hell Organization's strength also far surpassed that of the Baoyu Organization.

Lv Yuze had learned through special channels that after a conflict with Zhang Bin during the King of Gamblers tournament, Edward had issued a kill-on-sight order against him in front of a global audience. Lv Yuze had seen it with his own eyes. The outcome, however, had shocked him. Zhang Bin had single-handedly stormed Golden Sands Hospital, killing Buck, Edward, and a dozen SS-level Psychics from the Hell Organization. Now, their graves were indeed covered in green grass. Such terrifying ability and power were simply astonishing.

At that moment, Lv Yuze was truly intimidated. Any thought of retaliation died before it could be born. The man before him was too mysterious, too terrifying; his battle record was staggering. One misstep, and he could die a miserable death.

However, as an outstanding genius of the Lü family, the Godfather of the entertainment industry, and the leader of the Baoyu Organization—not to mention his own ruthless and vindictive nature—he naturally couldn't back down so easily. He said coldly, "Zhang Bin, I've said it before: I am a man of culture and I dislike violence. I will use the methods of a cultured man to show you the consequences of opposing me."

"I, the world's King of Gamblers, fear no challenge. I await your retaliation. Farewell." After speaking, Zhang Bin wrapped an arm around Zhu Danyan's slender waist and shot backward out the window like an arrow, disappearing without a trace in the blink of an eye.

"Good. Very good." Lv Yuze scrambled to his feet, shouting maniacally, "Blacklist Zhu Danyan immediately! Make sure she can't get any film or television roles! Notify all talented songwriters that they are forbidden from writing a single song for her! Also, contact the officials and revoke her qualification to participate in next year's Spring Festival Gala…"

He paused, then commanded angrily, "Start promoting Feng Banmei with full force! Use the Masked Singing King competition to propel her to the Empress's throne. However, there's one condition: she must be my mistress for three years."

"Yes, Master." Zhao Liang responded respectfully from the side and immediately started making calls to carry out the orders of the entertainment industry's Godfather, Lv Yuze.

In an ordinary suite in Capital City, Feng Banmei received Zhao Liang's call. A look of struggle and hesitation appeared on her face. Replacing Empress Zhu Danyan, becoming the new Empress, and starting an entertainment era belonging to her, Feng Banmei, was something she had only dreamed of but never thought possible. The main reason was that her looks were slightly inferior to Zhu Danyan's, and she lacked her rival's charisma. As for her singing and dancing skills, she was confident she could compare.

But now, the opportunity had arrived. The Godfather of entertainment, Lv Yuze, was actually willing to promote her to the Empress's throne. The price was not small: be his mistress for three years.

I'm only twenty this year. In three years, I'll be twenty-three. It will pass in the blink of an eye. And as long as it's kept secret, I doubt anyone will ever know. Feng Banmei muttered to herself, and finally, she grudgingly agreed.

This was an unspoken rule of the entertainment industry. The consequences for refusal were dire; she would be blacklisted. Not only would she lose the chance to ascend to the throne, but she would also be unable to secure a single role in film or television.

"HEH HEH HEH… Master, Feng Banmei agreed," Zhao Liang reported with a lecherous chuckle.

"GAGAGA… Although Feng Banmei is slightly inferior to Zhu Danyan, she is still an exceptional beauty, the cream of the crop. Once my injuries have healed, I can properly savor the taste of the new Empress," Lv Yuze said with a wild, arrogant laugh.

He then called an Elder from the Kunlun Sect to order a Rebirth Pill. The Rebirth Pill was a miraculous elixir capable of regrowing missing body parts. Of course, it came with a hefty price tag: five hundred million USD.

Therefore, his hatred for Zhang Bin was as vast as the five lakes and four seas. He would not rest until Zhang Bin was dead

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