Chi Zhongcheng chuckled and said, "President Jinxiang, don't play dumb with us. The great battle that just happened in your Jinxiang Chamber of Commerce has shaken the entire Fengchi City, causing a great uproar and making the people of the city uneasy. As the city lord, can't I come here to inquire about it?"
Wang Yuming, the head of the Wang family, continued, "That's right, President Jinxiang. What exactly happened in your chamber of commerce? And who was the expert who made the move just now? Please explain to us truthfully."
“We can’t pretend this never happened,” said Zhao Shifei, the head of the Zhao family.
"President Jinxiang, you offended Lin Chaofeng, the sect leader of the Secret Soul Sect, so the fierce battle just now was between Lin Chaofeng and the helpers you invited, right?" Han Yuerong, the head of the Han family, said with a smile.
Zhou Shuling, the head of the Zhou family, said, "President Jinxiang, don't be nervous. We're not here to interrogate you; we're just curious. Our Fengchi City has been peaceful for so many years, and suddenly such a powerful expert has appeared. Of course, we want to know who that person is."
Liu Jinxiang breathed a sigh of relief.
As long as the city lord of Fengchi City, Chi Zhongcheng, and the heads of the four major families don't come here to interrogate or punish, that's fine.
Although Jinxiang Merchant Guild is currently under Yefeng's protection, it's best not to trouble Yefeng if possible.
After all, Ye Feng is not a member of the Jinxiang Chamber of Commerce and would not help the Jinxiang Chamber of Commerce unconditionally.
"Lord Chi, esteemed clan heads, the one who was just engaged in a fierce battle at our Golden Fragrance Chamber of Commerce is none other than Lin Chaofeng, the sect leader of the Secret Soul Sect."
"That Lin Chaofeng has committed many evil deeds and is still harboring wicked intentions. He wanted to kidnap my daughter Liu Xiangnan and destroy our entire chamber of commerce. Fortunately, our chamber of commerce had the help of senior experts, which enabled us to kill Lin Chaofeng and survive this calamity."
Liu Jinxiang forced a smile and said respectfully.
"So, who exactly is the senior expert who helped your Golden Fragrance Chamber of Commerce? Could you please invite him out for an audience?" Chi Zhongcheng asked immediately.
Liu Jinxiang smiled wryly: "Lord Chi, that senior is named Ye Feng. To be honest, I don't know who he is. I just invited him from Lingluo City."
"As for having Mr. Ye come out and meet everyone... I'm afraid I can't agree to that. Mr. Ye is currently meditating and recovering his energy, and I really shouldn't disturb him rashly."
Upon hearing Liu Jinxiang say that Ye Feng was meditating and recovering his true energy, Chi Zhongcheng and the heads of the four major families all breathed a sigh of relief.
The scene where Ye Feng unleashed two sword strikes, annihilating Lin Chaofeng and hundreds of Yin spirits, was truly shocking.
Therefore, Chi Zhongcheng and the heads of the four major families were worried that Ye Feng's strength was too great and would threaten their position in Fengchi City.
That is why they came to the Jinxiang Chamber of Commerce together to test the waters.
Now, upon hearing Liu Jinxiang say that Ye Feng went into seclusion to recuperate after killing Lin Chaofeng, they all assumed that Ye Feng had been injured or had consumed a large amount of his true energy in the battle with Lin Chaofeng.
In this way, they would naturally think that although Ye Feng's strength was greater than Lin Chaofeng's, it was only by a limited margin.
Lin Chaofeng is at the ninth level of the Separation and Union Realm, so Ye Feng's strength should be at the early stage of the True Essence Realm, either the first or second level.
Having assessed Ye Feng's strength and knowing that he was roughly equal to them, or at most slightly stronger, Chi Zhongcheng and the heads of the four major families naturally felt reassured.
But that's just their misjudgment!
Ye Feng killed Lin Chaofeng with almost no effort!
After Ye Feng killed Lin Chaofeng, he asked Liu Jinxiang to arrange a room, simply because he wanted to avoid the martial arts masters of Fengchi City and didn't want to deal with them!
If they knew that Ye Feng had already reached the first level of the Divine Travel Realm, and that his true strength was comparable to that of a super expert in the Transcendent Realm, they would probably be so frightened that they would kneel on the ground and submit to him!
"Since it's inconvenient for Mr. Ye to meet, we won't force him," Chi Zhongcheng said with a smile after letting out a sigh of relief.
Then Chi Zhongcheng looked at Liu Jinxiang and said, "President Jinxiang, your Jinxiang Chamber of Commerce has fallen to such a state that it was about to collapse. But now, a master has suddenly appeared to help you. It seems that there is hope for the revival of your Jinxiang Chamber of Commerce."
"You flatter me, Lord Chi," Liu Jinxiang said modestly.
Wang Yuming laughed and said, "You're being too polite, President Jinxiang. Your father, Liu Yuanming, and I are old friends. I even held you when you were little!"
“Yes, our four major families also have a deep connection with your Jinxiang Chamber of Commerce,” Zhao Shifei added.
Han Yuerong then said, "President Jinxiang, if your Jinxiang Chamber of Commerce needs anything in the future, you can come to me, and I will help if I can."
“Me too. We are all part of Fengchi City, and we should work together to develop it,” Zhou Shuling said.
Liu Jinxiang was overjoyed and delighted.
But at the same time, Liu Jinxiang felt a deep sense of irony!
When the former president of the Jinxiang Chamber of Commerce, who was also her father Liu Yuanming, was alive, the Jinxiang Chamber of Commerce was thriving and flourishing.
However, since Liu Yuanming's death, the Jinxiang Chamber of Commerce has declined.
During the decline of the Jinxiang Chamber of Commerce, Chi Zhongcheng, Wang Yuming, Zhao Shifei, Han Yuerong, Zhou Shuling and others did not provide any assistance to the Jinxiang Chamber of Commerce.
Now, just after Ye Feng killed Lin Chaofeng, the sect leader of the Secret Soul Sect, Chi Zhongcheng arrived in person, and the heads of the four major families also came.
They were so polite and friendly, claiming they were willing to help the Kim Heong Chamber of Commerce.
What's this?
Liu Jinxiang couldn't help but recall what her father, Liu Yuanming, had once said.
When you become strong, you will find that everyone around you is a good person.
But if you are weak, the good people around you will become strangers, or even evil or bad people!
At the time, Liu Jinxiang could understand the meaning of her father's words, but she did not personally experience them.
Now, she truly understands the profound meaning of those words and feels the same way!
Is this the stark reality?
Liu Jinxiang sighed inwardly, but despite her thoughts, her face was full of smiles.
Having gone through so much, Liu Jinxiang is no longer the innocent and carefree child she once was. As the president of the Jinxiang Chamber of Commerce, she has become more and more shrewd and calculating.
"Then thank you very much, Lord Chi and all the family heads." Liu Jinxiang said solemnly with a grateful expression.
After saying this, Liu Jinxiang bowed deeply to them.
Seeing Liu Jinxiang's actions, Chi Zhongcheng's expression was very satisfied, and the heads of the four major families, including Wang Yuming, also nodded in satisfaction.
“I will be hosting a banquet at the City Lord’s Mansion in three days. I would appreciate it if you, President Jin Xiang, could invite Mr. Ye to attend,” Chi Zhongcheng said with a smile.
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