"Yes, the money is too little."

Gu Changfeng bowed his head in response, and carefully took the warm jade pendant from Qian Siyu's outstretched palms.

It was as if he were holding not an ordinary object, but a priceless treasure.

After receiving the jade pendant, he vanished from everyone's sight like a ghost, leaving only a blurry silhouette.

Once Gu Changfeng's figure had completely disappeared, Jiang Tao could no longer suppress his unease and hurriedly went to Fang Han's side.

He was slightly hunched over, his waist bent at almost a ninety-degree angle, his face filled with fear and unease, and even fine beads of sweat appeared on his forehead.

“Mr. Fang, please don’t misunderstand! I, Jiang Tao, am not here today to help that arrogant bastard Qian Siyu. I brought my men here simply because I heard there was something going on here, so I thought I’d come and see what was happening. I have absolutely no intention of offending you. Please be magnanimous and don’t punish us.”

Jiang Tao's voice trembled slightly, each word seeming to be squeezed out from his throat, filled with utmost caution.

He knew very well that Fang Han's strength was unfathomable, like a giant dragon hidden in the clouds. Once he got angry, the consequences would be unimaginable.

Offending Fang Han is like dancing on a knife's edge; you could be crushed to pieces at any moment.

If Fang Han were to become displeased, he and his men would likely lose their lives in this small Ma's Wonton Shop today.

Thinking about this, his heart was pounding like a rabbit's, filled with extreme anxiety and unease.

Ma Kun, Ma Rou, Xiao Lan, and Ma Guyuan stood aside, taking in Jiang Tao's extreme fear of Fang Han, and the tension in their hearts eased slightly.

After all, Jiang Tao was Qian Qiang's trusted confidant, and in the eyes of others, he was a powerful and arrogant figure.

The fact that even he is so respectful to Fang Han now undoubtedly shows that Fang Han's strength and background are far greater than they imagined, like a towering mountain that inspires awe.

"Jiang Tao, whether I punish you or not depends on your attitude towards Qian Qiang last time."

Fang Han remained calm, his tone as still as the water in a deep pool, without a ripple.

He slightly raised his eyes, his gaze falling on Jiang Tao. His eyes seemed casual, yet they seemed to see right through Jiang Tao's heart.

"Fang Han, stop putting on airs and getting cocky. You'll regret it later!"

Seeing Fang Han's nonchalant demeanor, Qian Siyu felt a surge of anger rising within him. He thought Fang Han was just putting on an act and couldn't help but sarcastically remark.

By this time, he had already found a stool and sat down casually.

However, his face was now swollen like a pig's head, covered in bruises, and his once handsome features were now unrecognizable.

With each word he spoke, the muscles in his cheeks would twitch slightly from the pain, making him look extremely strained and comical.

"Qian Siyu, all you're relying on is Qian Qiang. But do you know that if Qian Qiang knew you dared to be so arrogant and domineering in front of me, he would probably be so scared that he would kneel down before me long ago?"

Fang Han glanced at Qian Siyu with disdain, a slight upturn of his lips revealing a mocking smile full of sarcasm.

"Fang Han, you really have no restraint when it comes to talking, you dare to say anything outrageous!"

Qian Siyu was so angry that his face turned red. He pointed at Fang Han's nose and shouted, "I hope you can still be this arrogant when my great-uncle arrives!"

Fang Han just smiled contemptuously and didn't say anything more, his eyes looking at a clown.

Time passed slowly in this tense and oppressive atmosphere, as if every second was stretched out countless times.

Half an hour later, a crisp and rapid sound of horses' hooves suddenly came from outside Ma's Wonton Shop. The sound came from afar and approached, striking everyone's hearts like a war drum.

The rider was clearly moving very fast; the sound of the horse's hooves grew closer and closer, as if carrying an overwhelming momentum.

Soon, the sound of hooves came to an abrupt halt, indicating that they had arrived at the gate.

"My great-uncle has arrived!"

Qian Siyu was immediately energized. He jumped up from the stool, his eyes shining with excitement and anticipation, as if he had seen a savior descend.

His guess was right. The next moment, the curtain of Ma's Wonton Shop was suddenly lifted, and a tall old man walked in with steady steps.

The old man was dressed in a black, close-fitting outfit, with a gold belt around his waist and black boots on his feet. He looked dashing and imposing.

Behind him followed three imposing men in full armor, their eyes sharp as eagles.

This old man was none other than Qian Qiang, the newly appointed commander of Tianyuan County under the Demon Suppression Division.

He strode up to Qian Siyu, his brow furrowed and a hint of displeasure on his face. He asked loudly, "Qian Siyu, what happened that made you send someone to me with this jade pendant? Do you know how important this jade pendant is? It shouldn't be used so easily unless it's an emergency!"

It turns out that Qian Siyu really is a member of the Qian family.

However, this branch was only a collateral branch. But according to the Qian family's rules, a member of a collateral branch could use the jade pendant in their hand to ask the head of the direct line to make a move once.

Qian Siyu had always acted under Qian Qiang's name, but he had never actually let Qian Qiang take action, because in Tianyuan County, none of the people he had bullied were unafraid of the Qian family.

But this time, Fang Han forced him into a corner, so he had no choice but to ask the black-robed elder Gu Changfeng to take the jade token to invite his great-uncle Qian Qiang.

“Grand Uncle, Fang Han said that even if you come, you have to kneel before him. Moreover, Jiang Tao, one of your men, is actually helping Fang Han.”

Qian Siyu immediately shouted.

He planned to play the victim and accuse his uncle Qian Qiang first, so that Fang Han would definitely be reduced to ashes today.

I have to say, this guy has a lot of tricks up his sleeve.

But at this moment, Qian Qiang had already seen Fang Han. When he heard what Qian Siyu said, his legs went weak.

Why did you become enemies with Fang Han?

Qian Qiang quickly asked.

He saw the murderous intent in Fang Han's eyes and immediately wanted to kneel down before him.

He knew that Qian Siyu must have offended Fang Han, a powerful figure.

If Fang Han gets angry, he might be implicated.