"He figured it out?" Old Chang was taken aback. "And then did he say anything?"
“He told me that he could solve these problems, but he needed some support,” Liu Qingmei said.
"Good lad, not bad at all." Old Chang narrowed his eyes and muttered, "I knew he was no pushover the first time I saw him, but I never expected his judgment to be so sharp."
"Yes, and the worm he pulled out of your body today is called a gluttonous worm, a kind of innate creature that exists somewhere between a spirit and a demon," Liu Qingmei said. "How would ordinary people know about these things?"
"Find a reason to let him stay here a little longer. I want to take a good look at him." Old Chang squinted his eyes.
"Understood." Liu Qingmei nodded.
The next day, Ye Xingchen wanted to leave early in the morning, but Liu Qingmei stopped him.
“My grandfather has just recovered, and I’m worried about him, so I’d like to ask you to stay here for a few more days,” Liu Qingmei said. “Once he’s fully recovered, we can go to Jiyang together, what do you think?”
"It's not impossible. I know you're just looking for an excuse to make me stay a few more days," Ye Xingchen said with a smile. "But this reason is also a legitimate one."
"So, does that mean you agree?" Liu Qingmei asked.
"I agree." Ye Xingchen nodded and said, "I'll stay here for a few more days, and let you get to know me better."
Ye Xingchen emphasized the word "deep" particularly, and Liu Qingmei couldn't help but roll her eyes at him again. She suspected that Ye Xingchen was making inappropriate remarks, but she had no evidence.
"By the way, my grandfather's diet has returned to normal today, and it's even on the lighter side. He's planning to host a banquet for you at the Seven Star Tower tonight," Liu Qingmei said.
"Seven Star Tower?" Ye Xingchen glanced at Liu Qingmei in surprise. "Why would you be at Seven Star Tower?"
Although Ye Xingchen had just arrived here, he already knew a little about the Seven Star Tower.
The owner of Seven Star Tower is a local martial arts figure. Generally speaking, he only goes to Seven Star Tower to resolve conflicts and grudges.
Who holds a banquet here? The elder is such a shrewd person; there must be some other reason why he chose the Seven Star Tower as the venue.
"If I say I didn't mean anything by it, would you believe me?" A sly look appeared in Liu Qingmei's eyes.
"I don't believe it." Ye Xingchen shook his head: "The elder is a big shot. He's the most senior person in the underworld of Northeast China right now."
"This old man, well, to put it nicely, is cunning. Seven Star Tower is no ordinary place. He probably has some trouble that he needs to resolve here, and he might be trying to drag me into it as well?"
"Are you going or not?" Liu Qingmei smiled faintly.
"Yes, of course I'll go." Ye Xingchen nodded and chuckled, "Even if it's just for you, I'll still go."
"Flirtatious." Liu Qingmei rolled her eyes at Ye Xingchen, but inside she was completely smitten.
After all, there aren't many people as bold as Ye Xingchen. You have to know that she is the woman Liu Sanqing has chosen. On this land, who dares to compete with Liu Sanqing?
But Ye Xingchen seemed determined not to believe it. Whenever he had the chance, he would relentlessly flirt with Liu Qingmei, as if he was afraid she wouldn't understand his feelings.
Ye Xingchen didn't know why he went to the Seven Star Tower, but he knew in his heart that Liu Qingmei was testing his strength.
This woman is beautiful and intelligent. How could she possibly marry a monster? She must have other ulterior motives.
Ye Xingchen also believed that she must have been resisting all these years, and she would seize any opportunity she had.
Moreover, the elder seemed to have reached some kind of agreement, suggesting that the grandfather and grandson had already reached some kind of agreement.
Therefore, Ye Xingchen will definitely go to the Seven Star Tower. Don't they want to see just how strong he really is? Then Ye Xingchen will grant their wish.
"He agreed?" The elder was somewhat surprised after receiving a definite reply.
“Yes, he agreed, and he seems to know that we are testing his strength,” Liu Qingmei said.
"To put it nicely, this is a test; to put it more bluntly, it's exploitation. How could someone as clever as him not see through it?" the elder sighed.
"Then why did he agree?" Liu Qingmei was slightly taken aback.
“There’s only one possibility: he genuinely wants to cooperate with us,” the elder said with a smile. “And I think he’s looking for some support in the Northeast.”
“Grandpa, our Chang family’s influence extends throughout the three provinces. Is he trying to use our influence to accomplish something?” Liu Qingmei understood.
“That’s right.” The elder said slowly, “This kid is shrewd. We need to figure out what his purpose is in coming here.”
“If his matter is too big, then it’s not worth the risk for us,” Liu Qingmei said.
"No, no matter how big his matter is, I'm willing to take this risk for you." The elder said firmly, "No one can touch my granddaughter, not even Liu Sanqing."
Liu Qingmei felt a vague sense of emotion. After her mother passed away, her maternal grandfather and three uncles made up for all the maternal love she had lost.
Night, Seven Star Tower.
A seven-story building on the outskirts of the black market.
The building looks quite old and is an antique-style building. It has been around for a hundred years, and each owner of the Seven Star Tower has been a person from the martial arts world.
The current owner of Qixinglou is He Chengtao, a middle-aged man in his forties, wearing a long robe and looking extremely energetic.
"Elder, it's been a long time. I heard years ago that your health wasn't very good, so I never had the chance to visit you. But it seems that you are in good health." He Chengtao and his seven disciples came forward to greet the elder. He clasped his hands in a fist and palm salute, appearing very polite.
The three tigers of the Chang family were extremely famous throughout Northeast China, and the elder was also the person with the highest status in the local martial arts world. Therefore, even though the Seven Star Tower came from an extraordinary background, He Chengtao was still very polite to the elder.
"Haha, Mr. He, you're too kind. You have so many things to manage, my health is nothing compared to yours." The elder laughed heartily, "I'm here today to resolve a problem that hasn't been resolved for half a month."
"I've already made arrangements, and Elder Yu, the mediator invited by the elder, is already here. Elder, please come in." He Chengtong politely clasped his hands in greeting.
"Thank you for your trouble." The elder nodded and followed He Chengtao inside.
Ye Xingchen and Liu Qingmei followed them inside. Ye Xingchen asked, "Who is Elder Yu?"
"The head of the Yu family, a martial arts family in Black City, has an extremely high status in the martial arts world," Liu Qingmei explained. "He is the grandson of my maternal grandfather's enemy from his youth, and he has returned to seek revenge."
"The other party is also a member of the martial arts world, so we invited Elder Yu to mediate this time."
"I'm afraid it's not just a simple mediation," Ye Xingchen said with a smile. "It's possible that he'll take sides. If they can't reach an agreement, this old man Yu might just take action directly."
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