After speaking, Gao Xuan strode away.

Left behind, Yan Dong and Yan Xing remained stunned for a while before finally lifting their heads. They realized Gao Xuan had truly left and both let out a long sigh of relief.

Yan Dong and Yan Xing then noticed something was off—the accountant lying on the ground was secretly watching them.

Hit by Yan Dong's gaze, the accountant quickly shut his eyes, pretending to be dead. His acting skills could earn an S rating.

Both Yan Dong and Yan Xing were infuriated. Their embarrassing conduct had been witnessed by the accountant, and they both wished they could silence him on the spot.

However, the accountant was one of their trusted insiders, managing the company's finances—a true confidant.

Yan Dong glaringly said, "Stop playing dead, get lost now."

The accountant jerked up and vanished in a blink.

Yan Dong even wondered if the guy had practiced the legendary Lightweight Skill.

"Brother, what do we do?" Yan Xing picked up the twisted gunpowder gun, looking exceptionally somber.

He double-checked it—it was the gun they always used, so the guy couldn't be doing magic.

Yan Dong said helplessly, "What do you think?"

Yan Dong considered himself tough, fearing neither heaven nor earth. But after getting a lesson from Gao Xuan, he realized his bravery wasn't genuine.

Now, just the thought of Gao Xuan made his heart tremble and his hands shake.

Yan Xing was scared too, but he was reluctant to give up the business here. The brothers had invested millions to establish themselves and finally gained footing in the area.

Leaving just like that would mean a year's efforts wasted, and all the money invested would go down the drain.

In the earlier years of smuggling and robbery, they hadn't earned much. This setback would completely ruin them.

After thinking for a long time, Yan Xing couldn't come up with a better solution. They were too weak locally, unable to match Gao Xuan's force, or appeal to the authorities.

Gao Xuan's oppressive presence was overwhelming and imagined provoking him was terrifying.

Even if Gao Xuan didn't dare to kill them, just a few visits from him would be enough to rip their company apart.

In the underworld, getting beaten up ruins your reputation, and no one would fear them anymore.

Yan Xing sighed dejectedly, "We'd better leave and stay far from this guy."

Yan Dong nodded emphatically, "Leave immediately."

Lurking in the underworld means confronting societal order and law from above and struggling with the lower class below. The money comes fast, but it is completely crooked.

Therefore, the most important skill in the underworld is interpreting signs. Those who stubbornly face off always perish quickly.

Gao Xuan was an accident. But since it happened, they had no choice but to accept fate.

Making such a decision is difficult and painful, but the world outside is vast. Why fight to the death with a beast-like person?

The two brothers were genuinely terrified by Gao Xuan, which speaks to the strength of Gao Xuan's Spiritual Power.

Anyone else might scare the brothers temporarily, but they wouldn't genuinely submit. Who knows how long the entanglement would last and how many incidents it would bring?

Gao Xuan strolled to the boxing gym afterward. Though he was late, no one said anything. Seeing Gao Xuan, everyone wore a smile.

Even Yu Xiaoming, although still somewhat resentful, did not dare to defy him anymore. Despite Gao Xuan's punch seeming like a fluke yesterday, it was clear he had real skills.

Gao Xuan changed into the workout gear and practiced Power alongside several boxers.

This surprised the coach in charge of physical training, "Old Gao, why the sudden interest in working out?"

"The chicks are too wild, can't handle it. Gotta train."

Gao Xuan cheerfully replied, making the coach grin knowingly, "Like wolves and tigers, hard to deal with."

Others around laughed as well. Such teasing words always resonate with men.

Yet, no one took it seriously.

Nobody's dumb. Gao Xuan had just fought Yu Xiaoming yesterday, and now he's hitting the weights—definitely connected.

The gym had all sorts of professional equipment, available for multiple users. If Gao Xuan wanted to work out, no one would stop him.

So it went that Gao Xuan sweated it out the whole morning, eating much more at lunch.

During lunch, Old Fatty sought him out specifically, "Heard you threw your weight around yesterday?"

"No big deal, just roughing up a kid." Gao Xuan replied humbly, though his face wore a smug smile.

Old Fatty chuckled too, "Yu Xiaoming is cocky, good to teach him a lesson."

Then he changed the subject, "But, Yu Xiaoming is a key fighter here. Don't break him. The general manager won't spare us."

Gao Xuan shot Old Fatty a look, "Relax, I'm just making a living here. Won't make things hard for you."

Old Fatty sighed somewhat helplessly, "Middle-aged now, can't afford the mess. The fire's gone too."

He suddenly lamented about life, and Gao Xuan could understand Old Fatty's point.

Being middle-aged means yearning for stability and not wanting any surprises. Simply can't afford the drama.

Life doesn't need to tell you its lessons. Live long enough, and you naturally fit life's mold. With no exceptions.

Old Fatty also found such words pointless, but he couldn't go without saying them. This is the reality—this is life.

After lunch, the physical coach proactively approached Gao Xuan to discuss a training plan and such.

This was also a gesture of goodwill, given that it's his expertise. Drafting a fitness plan for Gao Xuan wasn't a burden.

Though Gao Xuan didn't need the plan, he sincerely expressed his gratitude.

No one in the world knew his body better than he did. His powerful Spiritual Power could precisely burn fat, stimulate muscle cell regeneration, and enhance bone strength…

With mighty Spiritual Power, he could control his body at a cellular level.

Although Gao Xuan possessed no other Extraordinary Power, he could reshape his body using Spiritual Power, maxing out its potential.

The transformation process only required Gao Xuan to eat and drink abundantly, absorbing sufficient nutrients. Then just lay there.

Just to keep appearances reasonable, he still needed to do some training.

In the afternoon, while Gao Xuan was training, he received a call from Yao Min, urging him to head to Yunxiang Tea House immediately.

It was a high-end tea shop with a classical layout and beautiful tea artists demonstrating the process. Highly popular among the nouveau riche.

When Gao Xuan arrived, Yao Min was waiting at the entrance. Seeing Gao Xuan approach on a bicycle, Yao Min gave him a look, "The big boss is waiting for you, and you're leisurely cycling."

"He's the one who wants to see me, not the other way around. Why should I rush?"

Yao Min glared at Gao Xuan, "You talk big. Mind yourself inside. It's our bread and butter."

"My attitude is always proper."

Yao Min, still worried, reminded Gao Xuan a few more times before finally leading him into a private room in the tea house.

A beautiful woman in a qipao was brewing tea, and the boss, dressed in casual Chinese garb, was holding a smelling cup to his nose, appearing quite knowledgeable.

Yao Min didn't dare speak, just leading Gao Xuan to stand aside and wait.

Li Hao put down the smelling cup, took a sip of tea, and nodded approvingly, "The fruitwood aroma is long and smooth, excellent tea…"

The gorgeous tea artist then elaborated on the tea's features, going on and on.

Li Hao engaged in conversation with the tea artist for quite some time, and after she steeped the tea four times, he finally asked her to leave.

Turning around, Li Hao appraised Gao Xuan from head to toe, "I know what you've done, and you did well."

Li Hao looked very refined, with meticulously groomed facial hair and well-fitting attire. His manner and demeanor exuded the air of a successful elite.

Li Hao praised Gao Xuan but then frowned and said, "However, Dongxing Company is large and ruthless. The Yan Brothers in charge are not to be trifled with. You've made a huge mess by beating up their men."

Yao Min anxiously said, "Boss, Gao Xuan was just protecting the bar."

"I know."

Li Hao bluntly interrupted Yao Min and said to Gao Xuan, "I'll talk to Yan Dong. You go over and apologize, and this matter will be settled…"

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