Ying Gu waved her hand at Ying Qingning, then smiled and said, "Doctor Liu, we're all sensible people here. I don't like to beat around the bush. If my words sound harsh, I ask for your understanding!"

Liu Zixuan shrugged, "Nothing to forgive. You're right. Ying Qingning, as the young lady of the Willow Association, is indeed not someone a small figure like myself can covet. However, I have something to say to you as well!"

"I'm all ears!" Ying Gu said with a half-smile.

Liu Zixuan fixed his gaze on Ying Gu, his voice a bit cold as he spoke each word, "Ying Qingning is merely my patient, and I have no further interest in her. The one who said we are friends is her, not me! The Willow Association is formidable, but so what? If it's unrelated to me, we go our separate ways. If it's related, even if it's the Emperor himself, do you think I'd be scared?"

Previously, Old Wang had said that one must steer clear of the Willow Association; it was too dangerous to provoke.

But in Liu Zixuan's view, nothing in this world is beyond provocation.

If it has nothing to do with him, he wouldn't even bother. But if someone willingly provokes Liu Zixuan, it's all the same, just go for it!

After finishing his words, Liu Zixuan stood up directly and walked outside.

"Doctor Liu!" Ying Qingning quickly stood up and grabbed Liu Zixuan's arm. "I'm truly sorry. I don't know how things got to this point!"

Liu Zixuan coldly smiled and said, "Miss Ying, men and women should keep their distance. Someone as noble as you, I, Liu Zixuan, cannot afford to associate with, let alone afford to dine with!"

"What's going on?"

At this moment, Wu Mei suddenly came over with a bottle of wine, seemingly to propose a toast. Sensing the odd atmosphere, she inquired.

Liu Zixuan waved his hand, "Wu Mei, it's nothing. You go ahead. I'll visit another day!"

"Wait a minute!" After all, Wu Mei was a queen-like figure in Ghostwood City, and she clearly heard that Liu Zixuan was a bit angry now.

She looked at Ying Qingning and asked, "Miss, could you tell me what happened?"

"Is it your business?" Ying Gu suddenly stood up and came over, "As a restaurant owner, just manage your restaurant well. What business do you have knowing about the guests' affairs?"

Wu Mei frowned for a moment, then revealed a peculiar smile, "Looks like you're the one who made Liu Zixuan angry?"

"So what!" Ying Gu said arrogantly.

"Alright, you just said a moment ago, as a restaurant owner, just manage your restaurant and not pry into guests' privacy. So as the boss here, I now ask you to get out of my restaurant!" Wu Mei was not an ordinary woman, and in such circumstances, if she didn't show her wrath, she wouldn't be the business queen of Ghostwood City!

"Do you know the consequences of speaking to me like that? Do you know who I am? Do you know who she is?" Ying Gu pointed at Ying Qingning and said.

Wu Mei mocked with a smile, "Don't talk to me about backgrounds. Here in Ghostwood City, I, Wu Mei, am the background. If you want to threaten me, maybe try another place, but here, you! Are! Not! Worthy!"

Such relief, Wu Mei's stance was too domineering!

Originally, Liu Zixuan thought Ying Qingning was quite nice, at least sensible. If they didn't keep in touch afterward, it would be fine. But now that things have escalated this far, it's not appropriate to leave first.

Ying Gu was stunned by Wu Mei's words, not expecting someone to dare speak to him that way. Then he coldly said, "Wu Mei, is it?"

"Yes, it's me!"

"Good, today I, the Willow Association, will remember this, and make you regret it someday!" Ying Gu said, taking Ying Qingning with him as they walked out.

Ying Qingning wanted to apologize to Liu Zixuan, but there was no opportunity.

Watching them leave, Liu Zixuan said with a smile, "Wu Mei, I'm sorry for drawing you into this again!"

"What are you talking about? You're a valued guest here. If you're upset here, as the boss, I have to help you vent!" Wu Mei smiled indifferently.

"But that's someone from the Qian Nanliu Association."

"The Willow Association?" Wu Mei muttered softly, "Don't worry. As long as it's within Ghostwood City, even if they want revenge, they'll have to think twice."

Liu Zixuan chuckled, "I hope Ying Gu doesn't represent the entire Willow Association."

Liu Zixuan wasn't fond of trouble, but he wasn't afraid either. Just as before, he had his pride, and when faced with someone like Ying Gu who looked down on people with a dog-like attitude, he countered back without any fear.

But since things are as they are, saying more is useless; one must handle whatever comes.

Wu Mei shook the bottle of wine in her hand and smiled, "Don't think about those things anymore. A friend just brought this good wine from abroad, home-brewed. Shall we have a couple of drinks?"

"Then I'll enjoy a good treat today!" Liu Zixuan grinned and said.

With that, the two of them moved to another private room, and Wu Mei had some appetizers sent up, and they began to drink.

After a few drinks, their conversation flowed more freely.

Looking at the slightly tipsy Wu Mei in front of him, Liu Zixuan suddenly asked, "Wu Mei, your family has been in Ghostwood City for many years. Have you ever heard of any ancient tombs around here?"

"Ancient tomb?" Wu Mei suddenly chuckled, "Why, are you interested in ancient tombs?"

"Not really, but someone once gave me a hint to come to Ghostwood City and find an ancient tomb that has something I need inside it," Liu Zixuan said.

He had been in Ghostwood City for a while, and both his clinic and company were running smoothly. It was time for Liu Zixuan to look into the Seven-Star Tomb around here.

Wu Mei squinted and thought for a moment, "I don't know exactly, but I do know someone who might know if there are any ancient tombs around Ghostwood City."

"Who?" Liu Zixuan asked.

"Have you heard of Zhou Lunatic?"

Liu Zixuan shook his head in confusion at the mention.

"Zhou Lunatic's ancestors dealt with ancient tombs for generations, but they faced suppression from authorities, so they retired. He, using the treasures left by his family and previous connections, opened an auction house. It's rumored he knows well about where there are treasures or ancient tombs in the surrounding cities. If you can talk with him, you might gain something!"

At this point, Wu Mei paused, "But he's quite overbearing and unreasonable, focused on money not people, and whether he helps or not depends on his mood, so people call him a lunatic. He's not easy to deal with!"

"Can Wu Mei introduce me?" Liu Zixuan asked. No matter how difficult Zhou Lunatic might be, he had to try, as the Seven-Star Tomb was connected to his master.

Wu Mei shook her head, "There's some bad blood between our families, and relations have been tense over the years, so I really can't help in this matter. But I can give you the address of his auction house, and you can try yourself!"

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