Elder Chang looked at Ye Xingchen with some surprise. His original intention was to test Ye Xingchen's strength and see just how strong he was.
He also wanted to know if entrusting his granddaughter to Ye Xingchen was a good idea, but he didn't expect that this test would actually reveal a master.
Ye Xingchen could almost instantly kill his enemies. It should be noted that Old Man Yu was quite strong and had few rivals in the three provinces.
Even a master like him was utterly humiliated and severely injured by Zhou Zhong, while Ye Xingchen dealt with him with a mere wave of his hand. It seems his strength is truly beyond imagination.
"What, what level are you at?" Yu Guanzhong was a little flustered. He had just been showing off in front of Ye Xingchen, but the other party had killed Zhou Zhong in the blink of an eye, which made him lose face.
"I already said, once you have a hierarchy in your heart, you fall into a lower realm." Ye Xingchen glanced at him: "Old Yu is getting on in years, don't you understand this principle?"
"You..." Yu Guanzhong was speechless, feeling embarrassed to be lectured in public by a young man.
But he didn't dare to refute it now, since he was not as strong as the other party, so he could only swallow his anger for the time being and wait for the opportunity to take revenge later.
"Old Chang, this meal is really a bit hard to eat." Ye Xingchen turned to look at Old Chang: "The play is over, can we eat now? I'm getting a little hungry."
"Haha, thank you for cooperating with me in this play, Xiao Ye. Okay, let's go eat somewhere else now." Chang Zhen laughed heartily and stood up: "I hereby declare to the martial world that the feud between my Chang family and the Zhou family is now over, and we will owe each other nothing from now on."
"Yes." Chang Wentong nodded and turned to issue the announcement.
Actually, it doesn't matter whether this announcement is issued or not, because Zhou Zhong is dead, and the Zhou family line is now extinct. Who would want to seek revenge in the future?
So from this moment on, the feud between the two sides is over. But the rules still apply. This matter will be announced to the three provinces through the Seven Star Tower, so that everyone in the martial arts world knows that this feud has been put aside.
"Come on, Xiao Ye, let's have a couple of drinks tonight. Qingmei, you come too." Old Chang pulled Ye Xingchen along, as if he had seen a treasure.
"Okay, Grandpa." Liu Qingmei nodded gently, as she recovered from her shock.
This was the first time she had witnessed Ye Xingchen's strength, and she was certain that Ye Xingchen had left much of his strength unused when he defeated Zhou Zhong.
At this moment, her heart was pounding wildly, partly out of respect for the strong, and partly because... she was extremely tempted by Ye Xingchen's suggestion from yesterday.
It's a tavern that's not exactly luxuriously decorated, but it's definitely been around for a long time.
This place is a famous local restaurant, which has been run by three generations of the family.
Mr. Chang is a regular at this place, and he and the owner are old friends.
The wine in this restaurant is all brewed by the owner, who also knows Chang Lao's taste very well. When he comes, he always orders the same five dishes.
A jar of homemade aged wine, a pot of stewed local pork, a serving of chicken stew with mushrooms, a serving of stir-fried potatoes, green peppers, and eggplant, and a smashed cucumber salad.
These dishes are not particularly lavish, nor are they delicacies; they are just ordinary, home-style farm dishes.
But these are the owner's specialties, and with generations of his family running the business, these dishes have long been perfected.
The stewed pork was incredibly fragrant, and the chicken was also a free-range farm chicken, paired with wild mushrooms picked from the mountains, creating an irresistible aroma.
The smashed cucumber is also made with a unique flavor, crisp and refreshing, with a perfect balance of sweet and sour.
Old Chang was in a great mood today, and he immediately challenged Ye Xingchen to three bottles of wine.
"Grandpa, you've just recovered, you can't eat such oily food or drink alcohol," Liu Qingmei said worriedly as she stepped forward to dissuade him.
"What are you afraid of? With Xiao Ye here, do you think he'll just stand by and watch me die?" Old Chang laughed heartily.
"Just a little, just a little. It's rare for the old man to be so happy and in such a high mood today. A little drink won't hurt," Ye Xingchen said with a smile.
Since Ye Xingchen had said so, it seemed there was no way to stop her from drinking. Helpless, Liu Qingmei had no choice but to sit down obediently.
"Haha, Xiao Ye, where is your hometown?" After a few bowls of wine, Old Chang started chatting with Ye Xingchen about his hometown.
"I was separated from my family due to some accidents when I was a child, and my adoptive father adopted me, but I was later reunited with my relatives," Ye Xingchen said. "My birthplace is Yanjing, and now all my businesses are concentrated in Yanjing."
"Yanjing is good." Old Chang said, "There were a few old friends there before, but many years have passed, and those old friends have all turned to dust."
"Thinking back to the old days, I feel nostalgic. It was so much better when I was young."
"Haha, people get nostalgic when they get old." Ye Xingchen smiled and poured a bowl of wine for Old Chang: "Drink, drink, drown your sorrows in alcohol."
"Good, drink up." Old Chang nodded repeatedly, raised his bowl and clinked it against Ye Xingchen's, then downed it in one gulp.
"Thank you for today. This toast should be my toast to you." Old Chang raised his glass, clinked it with Ye Xingchen's, and then downed it in one gulp.
"You're too kind. It was nothing. Besides, Elder Chang invited me to dinner today, wasn't his real purpose to test my abilities?" Ye Xingchen said with a smile.
"Haha, indeed, you haven't disappointed me." Old Chang laughed heartily, then his expression turned serious: "Next, I'd like to talk about our cooperation."
"What does Elder Chang want to collaborate on?" Ye Xingchen asked.
"You solve my granddaughter's problem, and then I will provide you with everything you need. My sons are known as the Three Tigers of the Chang Family, and the Chang family has strongholds in three provinces." Old Master Chang said in a deep voice, "As long as you need it, I can provide you with any help in any way."
"Miss Liu's question is a matter of lifelong importance," Ye Xingchen smiled. "I wonder what Miss Liu's thoughts are?"
“What can I think? I can’t just stand by and watch my granddaughter marry a monster, can I? How about this, you marry her… and become my granddaughter’s husband?” Old Chang said.
"Grandpa, what are you talking about?" Liu Qingmei, who had been listening intently, blushed deeply.
"Do I look like I'm joking?" Old Chang asked seriously.
Liu Qingmei's face instantly turned red. She stomped her foot, turned around, and left.
"Haha, shy now." Old Chang laughed heartily, pointing at Liu Qingmei who had run out: "How about my granddaughter? Isn't she beautiful?"
"Beautiful." Ye Xingchen nodded.
"Marry her, then we'll be family. We won't talk about cooperation anymore. The Chang family will fully support you in whatever you need in the future," Old Master Chang said earnestly.
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