The middle-aged man dressed in traditional Chinese clothing walked up and extended his hand to Chen Yang.
"Let me introduce myself. My name is Liang Guodong. I sell paper. I wonder if I could get to know you, young man?"
This paper seller's self-introduction was remarkably humble, even bordering on self-deprecating. This suggests that he's someone whose status is so high that he doesn't need to flaunt it.
“I run a hotel,” Chen Yang said, extending his hand.
Liang Guodong narrowed his eyes slightly. A hotel owner? That was interesting. A hotel was still a hotel; in the hotel industry, wealth could be found at any social level. He introduced himself as a paper seller, and indeed he was. How many people could sell napkins nationwide?
"Uncle Liang, don't overthink it. He runs an inn and doesn't have any connections," Mo Xi explained with a smile.
Li Su'er was taken aback; it turned out that Mo Xi knew this uncle.
"Xiao Xi, is this someone you know? Introduce him to me. I know some real martial arts practitioners, but I've never seen anyone at this age who can surpass this young man," Liang Guodong said with a smile.
“I’ve met several already,” Li Su’er muttered.
Among those who came to challenge Chen Yang, besides Dong Yujue, there were several others who had also defeated Chen Yang. Although there had been very few challenges recently, Li Su'er wasn't lying. However, she didn't know how rare it was to see these challengers in normal times.
Of course, Li Su'er muttered these words in a low voice, and no one else heard her except Chen Liu beside her.
"Yang! You're amazing! You absolutely must take me as your apprentice."
At this moment, Gu Tian stepped forward and sincerely clasped his hands together in a gesture of apprenticeship.
“Teaching you is no problem, but I can’t really be considered your master. Besides, I’m going back to HZ soon. I’ll send you a tutorial. If you encounter any problems in the future, you can contact me through Mo Xi. I can’t reveal my sect.”
"Understood, understood." Gu Tian nodded repeatedly. The legendary Chinese martial arts were naturally incredibly mysterious, but he could completely understand them and believed that as long as he worked hard, one day he could also enter the hall of martial arts.
Mo Xi nodded to Chen Yang, knowing that Chen Yang was saying this for the sake of her company.
She suddenly remembered that after Chen Yang left last time, Chen Liu had said he would teach her Xingyi Quan. However, Chen Liu was still too young, so she hadn't taken it seriously. It seemed she really needed to learn it properly.
"Uncle Liang, please sit down with us, and Sister Li too," Mo Xi said to Liang Guodong and the beautiful woman beside him.
Liang Guodong, of course, did not refuse and went with them to the private room.
Meanwhile, Li Su'er's business negotiations with Gutian Company went very smoothly. In fact, they had almost reached an agreement; Chen Yang simply lent a hand at the most crucial moment.
Liang Guodong was very interested in Chen Yang's lineage, and Chen Yang gave a slight hint, but Liang Guodong guessed it.
"Is your master Grandpa Yun from HZ?" Liang Guodong asked tentatively.
Chen Yang smiled but did not answer, which was tantamount to acknowledging it.
Liang Guodong's gaze towards Chen Yang immediately changed. A few years ago, he had met a master of Bengquan (a type of fist technique) who easily defeated Chen Yang's group of men; he was definitely not just a showy imposter. Yet, Chen Yang still claimed he was two steps away from being as skilled as Master Yunhua.
He knew that in the world of martial arts, sometimes one step could mean a lifetime, and two steps could make a huge difference. A master and a grandmaster are not the same thing.
True martial artists rarely have a reputation. Only a few knowledgeable people in Hangzhou know about Master Yun. People in other regions rarely know about him. Shanghai is very close to Hangzhou, which is why Liang Guodong has only heard of him.
Moreover, Master Yun's son, Yun Hu, has extensive connections in the military. While he may not be as wealthy as Liang Guodong, he acknowledges that he is inferior in terms of power.
After learning about Chen Yang's background, he understood that recruiting him was impossible, so he could only befriend him. Therefore, he was very enthusiastic. After learning that Chen Yang really did run an inn, he immediately expressed his desire to stay there.
“Uncle, I’ll add you to the group, you can make an appointment,” Li Su’er said.
"Do I need to make an appointment?" Liang Guodong was taken aback. Even when he stayed at the Burj Al Arab in Dubai, he only had his secretary make a phone call.
“Yes, you can only get a table at the Micro Realm Inn by reservation, and you can’t stay for two consecutive days within a ten-day period,” Chen Liu said proudly as he stepped forward.
Upon hearing this, Liang Guodong and Gu Tian were both dumbfounded.
"Master, could this inn be our sect's secret sect?" Gu Tian asked excitedly. It's so special, it must be the legendary "sect."
Chen Yang shook his head and said, "No, it's just that the inn only has five rooms, which is not enough to accommodate everyone, and I don't want to expand it."
“Can’t there be an exception? I can raise the price,” Liang Guodong said.
Chen Yang smiled and said, "There are exceptions. My parents and grandmother stayed an extra day when they came. Otherwise, Grandpa Yun must abide by the rules."
Upon hearing that even Grandpa Yun had to abide by the rules, Liang Guodong was speechless. This inn really had its own unique character; it seemed he would definitely have to find an opportunity to go and take a look.
“I’ve heard about this inn,” said the woman next to Liang Guodong. She was Liang Guodong’s secretary, his public mistress, and the second-in-command of his company, wielding even more power than his legal wife.
"I saw it on WeChat Moments. It was quite famous for a while, known as the most unique guesthouse in Hangzhou. There were many unbelievable things about it, even the dog owned by the guesthouse owner was a mystery."
After that, everyone looked at the "European Emperor" who was squatting in the corner eating braised pork.
Despite being stared at by so many eyes, the European Emperor didn't react at all and calmly continued eating his delicious braised pork.
Chen Yang suddenly became even more mysterious. Of course, Chen Liu and Li Su'er knew the whole truth, more than most of the people in the Micro Realm.
Mo Xi felt that she still couldn't understand Chen Yang. In just a few years, why had Chen Yang changed so much? How did he gather such a group of people around him? And there were many things about him that she couldn't understand.
Everyone enjoyed the meal, but apart from Gu Tian who was genuinely happy, everyone left the table with their own thoughts on the matter.
When Chen Yang and his group returned to Mo Xi's house, it was already 8:30.
Chen Yang finished showering; it was almost nine o'clock.
"Alien Yang, you go in and check on the horses first. I'll take a shower and then go in," Li Su'er said.
Chen Yang nodded and entered the micro-realm first. The horse still had barley hanging on its back. If the horse were lost, it would be a huge loss, a double blow.
After Chen Yang entered the micro-realm, Li Su'er did not go to take a shower. Instead, she sat on the edge of the bed and silently watched Chen Yang for a while, as if she had made up her mind.
She quietly stood up, opened the door and went out. Chen Yang, who had entered the micro-world, also fell into a deep sleep and was completely unaware of Li Su'er's departure.
After leaving the house, Li Su'er walked to Mo Xi's door, a hint of struggle in her eyes, before she hardened her gaze and gently knocked on the door.
"Mo Xi, it's me. Are you asleep?"
"Not yet." Mo Xi's voice came from inside. Then, she quickly opened the door. Chen Liu was peeking out of the bathroom, naked, as if Mo Xi was helping him take a bath.
"What's wrong?" Mo Xi asked with a smile.
Li Su'er said, "I hope you will join our world."
(End of this chapter)
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