It must be a sniper who fired a shot at him from a distance; no wonder there was such a shocking sound of something breaking through the air.

Because the bullet came too fast, it was impossible to dodge. In the eyes of a cultivator, everything is slow, but because he was unprepared, it was hard to evade.

Ling Zhenfei's spiritual energy merged on his body, forming a protective shield in front of him, which slightly blocked the lightning-fast bullet.

Just this bit of blocking was enough. Ling Zhenfei tilted his head slightly, and the bullet grazed him, hitting the wall opposite.

With a bang, the bullet embedded into the wall, stirring up a puff of white smoke, but because of the firecracker sounds, which had already filled the area with smoke, it didn't draw any attention.

Ling Zhenfei was shocked. Although he had narrowly escaped, he was very surprised that someone actually wanted to kill him. Who could it be? Could it be Qin Lan?

But on second thought, it shouldn't be Qin Lan. Business competition doesn't require murder, does it?

Moreover, there's a very important point — if Ling Zhenfei is killed, Qin Lan would be the first to be investigated in Jianghu affairs, so it's unlikely that Qin Lan did it.

But if it wasn't Qin Lan, who could it be? Ling Zhenfei had many enemies, but few who could pose a real threat to him anymore. So who was this person trying to kill him?

Ling Zhenfei's Divine Sense instantly spread around, especially toward the direction where the shot came from. However, the distance of the shot was too far, making it impossible for Ling Zhenfei's Divine Sense to extend that far.

This assassin was indeed a master, timing the shot perfectly. No one noticed the shot. If Ling Zhenfei hadn't been powerful, he might have been hit in the head long ago.

Ling Zhenfei knew that he was being targeted, so he became more vigilant, ensuring he wouldn't be taken down unexpectedly.

But because it was the restaurant's opening day, Ling Zhenfei didn't chase after the assassin. If it were any other time, he would have surely gone after the assassin to get to the bottom of it.

With the sound of firecrackers, Xi Shan Restaurant officially opened, the doors were thrown open to welcome guests.

But an awkward situation arose. Although many people were watching, no one was entering the restaurant.

Xi Shan Restaurant was a high-end establishment, offering the services of a bar and a café.

With its unique decor, drinking coffee or having a few drinks inside should be quite enjoyable.

However, despite its opening, no one was stepping inside; people just stayed around to watch the excitement.

Ling Zhenfei was slightly disappointed. Were these people really scared off by the online rumors? What an unreasonable bunch.

Ling Zhenfei turned to go inside, just as a car pulled up to Xi Shan Restaurant's entrance, and two people stepped out.

Seeing who had arrived, Ling Zhenfei was stunned. It was Qiu Qian and Old Master Qiu.

Ling Zhenfei hadn't seen Qiu Qian in a long time; she had been managing family businesses elsewhere and must have returned especially for this event.

Qiu Qian was dressed rather formally in a white evening gown, and Old Master Qiu was also wearing a suit.

Although old, Old Master Qiu looked very energetic, his white hair still appearing vibrant.

The two immediately drew everyone's attention, as many people recognized Old Master Qiu. He had once worked as an editor-in-chief for the National News Bureau and was known for his excellent literary skills.

Moreover, Ling Zhenfei had saved Old Master Qiu's life using candied hawthorn sticks as Silver Needles while on a train.

One could hire people to spread fame, but someone like Old Master Qiu, who wasn't short on money and wouldn't fake things, was an important witness to Ling Zhenfei's Medical Arts.

Ling Zhenfei quickly stepped forward, "Master Qiu, why have you come in person?"

Old Master Qiu laughed, "Why do you say that? I'm in good health and perfectly capable. Besides, the vegetables grown at your manor are excellent. That lotus root you gave me last time was simply miraculous.

Not only was it delicious, but after eating it, I felt significantly healthier. However, it was a bit scarce. Surely, you have more today?"

The lotus root that Old Master Qiu referred to was Xi Shan Restaurant's specialty. While other vegetables were soaked and watered with Spirit Spring Water, this lotus root grew entirely in the water.

From an early stage, it absorbed the essence of the Spirit Spring Water, making it exceptional. It wasn't just beautiful and translucent like jade, but also incredibly delicious.

Most importantly, it was rich in Northern Spiritual Energy, replenishing the body's deficiencies and promoting health.

"Master Qiu, you can eat as much as you want. I'll have someone send more to you later; go ahead and indulge."

Old Master Qiu laughed, "Kid, just for that, I brought you some gifts from my good friend, Li Li.

Ling Zhenfei was even more astonished; Li Li was a titan of the Chinese painting and calligraphy circles, now in his nineties and long-retired. Who would've thought Old Master Qiu could command such a favor?

Li Li's works were worth a fortune, and to get both a painting and calligraphy at once showed an extraordinary relationship.

At this moment, something was being carried down from the car. The two artworks were already framed, seemingly deliberately displayed to everyone.

The calligraphy read, 'Guests come like clouds,' written powerfully, impressive even to those unfamiliar with calligraphy.

The painting was of bamboo, Li Li's specialty. This large-scale bamboo painting, at one and a half meters tall and over eighty centimeters wide, was incredibly majestic.

For Li Li, who had retired, to paint such a large bamboo piece for Old Master Qiu was a testament to their deep friendship.

"Zhou Tong, quickly hang these two pieces properly," Ling Zhenfei ordered.

Zhou Tong, an enthusiast of calligraphy and painting, approached. Xi Shan Restaurant already had many artworks, mostly by unknown artists, to provide the right ambiance. Having all famous pieces was impossible.

Seeing Li Li's works made Zhou Tong feel as if he had found a treasure. He personally carried both pieces inside.

Even Xiao Sa in the live broadcast van was amazed, "Not only did Old Master Qiu come in person, but he also brought artworks by Li Li as gifts. It's unbelievable. Didn't Li Li retire long ago?

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