"Hey! This is our regular table. Both of you get your heads off!"

Huh!!?

While Zhang-Long was about to answer Zheng-Fu's question, suddenly, a rugged and fierce shout sounded. Then, a middle-aged man, accompanied by several large and small men, walked in.

"Didn't you hear what I just said? Go away and leave your money!" Another middle-aged man added, staring fiercely at Zheng-Fu and Zhang-Long as if to eat them both.

This incident caused the surrounding people to quickly move away for fear of the crossfire. Even the waiter who was about to bring food had to stop and did not dare to go near them.

"You guys are the Black Bamboo Group, right?" Zhang-Long turned to look at the middle-aged man yelling at them before asking a question.

"Huh! You're smart enough to know who we are. Yes, we're from Black Bamboo Group. Since you know that, hurry up to get out of here and leave the money for the food too!" When the middle-aged man saw that the other party knew who they were, his already arrogant face became even more arrogant.

"Hugh! Really pity those two young men who met the Black Bamboo Group!"

"That's right! The last time, the people who had been attacked by them and thought to resist were crushed to near death by them!"

"So scary! Black Bamboo Group is one of the most influential groups in the city. I heard that they're backed by one of the three major clans of this city. So it's not surprising that they dared to do such a thing! Even the people of the city authorities have to respect them!"

"Shhh! Speak softly! Otherwise, we'll be unlucky as well!"

Oops!!!

The longer it took, the more people began to gather around. And everyone here knew Black Bamboo Group well. They knew that these people were very scary. Therefore, no one dared to interfere in this incident. And no one thought of being a hero to save the two unlucky young men.

Huh!

Seeing that the two young men were sitting still and did not say anything, a small middle-aged man with a scar on his face suddenly approached Zhang-Long before bending his head closer and shouting at him. "Still haven't gotten your head off! Or do you want us to give you massages before you can get up?"

"Then why should I get up for you guys!?"

Bang!!!

Finished speaking, Zhang-Long took out a palm-sized badge and placed it on the table with great force, causing a loud noise to fill the entire restaurant. It made the small middle-aged man step back in shock because of the sound and that badge.

Hah!?

"People from Green Mist Forest Escort Agency!!?"

"People from Green Mist Forest Escort Agency!!!"

The name that came out of the big middle-aged man's mouth just once caused everyone to be extremely shocked because Green Mist Forest Escort Agency's reputation was also not inferior to Black Bamboo Group's. It could be said that they were the top powers of this city.

In addition to the Black Bamboo Group and Green Mist Forest Escort Agency, there was the Green Mist Forest Trade Association, another equally influential power. However, the Black Bamboo Group was not as powerful as the other two. But because they were backed by one of the city's big clans, they had become more powerful in recent years. And that was their turning point.

But even with more power than before, they still would not dare mess with the people from the original Green Mist Forest Escort Agency or Green Mist Forest Trade Association.

Ah!

"We must apologize! We don't know you're from Green Mist Forest Escort Agency. This time, it was just a misunderstanding. Let's finish this off!" the middle-aged man, who was the group leader, said in a lower voice than before. Since he knew that the other party was difficult to play with, he chose to step back.

"Of course, it's a misunderstanding. But I think I have been treated unfairly. So, it would be better if I could get a little compensation!" It was like Zhang-Long was going to let these people go. But his words were mixed with indirect threats.

Huh!

"I don't think that would be good for either party. Even though we're wrong, we've already apologized to you. That should be enough!"

Hearing Zhang-Long's threatening words, the group leader's humble expression suddenly changed. Along with killing intent radiating from him. And it indicated that he was a cultivator at the intermediate Heavenly Star stage.

"Intermediate Heavenly Star stage cultivator!!?"

Of course, when he unleashed his energy wave, the surrounding people could feel his energy level. And it made Zhang-Long's face visibly pale. But for Zheng-Fu, this was just a child's toy and did not affect him at all.

"Well... all right! Let it end. Both sides quit and move on!" Although Zhang-Long did not want to give in, he had to agree. Because the other party was stronger than him. Zhang-Long was only the initial Heavenly Star stage cultivator, there was no way he could fight against the other.

"Then it's good! I hope today's affairs will end well!" the middle-aged man said with a sly smile on the corner of his mouth before retracting his energy wave. Then he led all his underlings out of the restaurant without looking back.

'These bastards have no way of letting this matter go. I should go deal with them before bad things happen to this guy later. Consider it a reward for him!' Zheng-Fu saw a murderous look on that group leader's face. He, therefore, knew that the other party would definitely not let go of the resentment that Zhang-Long made him lose face today, so he was thinking of settling the matter.

"Elder Brother, who are they?" Zheng-Fu faked a shocked expression before asking about Black Bamboo Group's background.

"They're originally not citizens of Green Mist Forest City. They came from another place like me and my Green Mist Forest Escort Agency. But they're supported by one of the three major clans of this city. So, they're given the right to settle in urban areas. Unlike Green Mist Forest Escort Agency which has to be located outside the city. And we also have to protect ourselves. Only the Green Mist Forest Trade Association was originally in this city.

"After Black Bamboo Group entered the city, they began to transform themselves into influential people in the city and did many bad things. Even the authorities of City Lord's clan don't want to mess with them. Because their leader is already the seventh level of the Deity Soul stage cultivator," Zhang-Long briefly told Zheng-Fu about it. Before he continued in a sad and uncomfortable tone, "Sigh! Younger Brother Zheng-Fu, I must apologize to you for bringing you into such a situation since the first day you came to Green Mist Forest City. I hope you won't be angry with me!"

"Not at all, Elder Brother Zhang-Long! How can I be angry with you? You weren't the one who caused this trouble. And I also want to thank you for guiding me and telling me stories. In the future, I'll repay you well!" Zheng-Fu sincerely thanked the young man. Because he had seen the goodness and kindness of this young man. As he faced those from the Black Bamboo Group, Zhang-Long used himself to shield him so that the middle-aged man's power wave would not press down on him. And because of this, Zheng-Fu wanted to repay the young man as well.

"Repay for what? It's just a small matter, you don't have to repay me. All right, let's continue eating and drinking. Forget about it! Waiter, has the food arrived!?" The young man tried to change the subject so as not to make the atmosphere look worse. Otherwise, Zheng-Fu would not enjoy the food.

"The food is here, sir!" The waiter immediately brought the food to them.

After this incident, various rumors spread throughout the city like wildfire. In an instant, everyone knew that today two influential powers had fought. But the news that spread out in each area was not the same at all.

Two shichens passed by...

Aaaaaah!

Hmm!

Yummy!

Superb!

"How is it, Younger Brother Zheng-Fu, is the food here delicious?" After eating and drinking several jars of liquor, Zhang-Long's satisfied exclamation sounded. Before he turned to ask Zheng-Fu.

"Very tasty, Elder Brother Zhang-Long! By the way, can you recommend a tavern for me? I think I'll stay here a few more days before leaving," Zheng-Fu answered before asking for a place to stay for the night. Because he felt that he wanted to lie down and take a refreshing bath. Besides, he thought that he should also run some errands.

"Of course! In two alleys next to this restaurant, you'll find Dearest Tavern. It's the famous tavern of this city. Many travelers prefer to stay there. In addition, Dearest Tavern has pretty and well-shaped young women who can take care of you, if you want," the young man hurriedly introduced the tavern to Zheng-Fu. It was a tavern that, in addition to accommodation services, also offered guests a choice of happiness services.

"I just need a simple place to stay. It doesn't have to be that good," Zheng-Fu immediately explained. He could not help but let out a dry smile. Because he really wanted a quiet place to rest, not a place full of fleshly desires like that.

"If that's the case, then it's Eternal Tavern. It's quiet and suitable for those who like their privacy. But it's more expensive than Dearest Tavern," the young man thought for a moment before telling Zheng-Fu about another tavern that met his needs. However, he was worried that Zheng-Fu would be unable to pay for the accommodation because Eternal Tavern was very expensive as it offered a high degree of privacy.

"Expenses are not a problem for me. I mean the cost of food this time too!"

Bang!

Finished speaking, Zheng-Fu took out two mid-level Heavenly Crystals and placed them on the table, which was too much for this meal.

"You don't need to pay that much for food. At most a single mid-level Heavenly Crystal is enough. However, for this meal, I said I'd treat you!" The young man immediately pushed two Mid-level Heavenly Crystals back to Zheng-Fu.

"All right! But after this, when we meet again, I'll treat you. As for my accommodation, you should already know where it is," Zheng-Fu nodded obediently. He thought that this young man would be as stubborn as him if he insisted on paying. So this time, he let him do as he wanted.

"Umm! I agree with what you say. I look forward to the day when we can sit down to eat and drink tasty liquor together again. But now I have to go back to my escort agency. Let's meet again next time. And if you can't get to the Eternal Tavern, you can ask the people around here. Everyone knows it, they'll show you the way!" The young man nodded and smiled at Zheng-Fu, before saying goodbye.

"Hmm! But Elder Brother Zhang-Long, if you don't mind, please take this thing. Treat it as a souvenir from me!" But before the young man left, Zheng-Fu took out a piece of green jade from his dimensional ring and handed it to the young man. This jade was a protective amulet that he had carved a spell on because Zheng-Fu was worried about the young man's safety on the way back.

Grab!

"Thank you very much. I'll keep it well!" The young man took the jade and shoved it into his robe chest. Before he left the restaurant after completing the payment.

Umm!

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