31: Chapter 31 Seeing the Guest Off

The Drunken Immortal Tower reopened, and the scene was bustling with noise and excitement.

Besides the invited dignitaries and noble Families, it also attracted many curious onlookers.

Since the appearance of the Golden Night Tower, the Drunken Immortal Tower had never seen such a lively scene as today.

Many people did not understand why the Drunken Immortal Tower chose to reopen.

After some inquiries, they learned that the Liang Family had been destroyed, the Wang Family voluntarily withdrew, and the Drunken Immortal Tower subsequently became a property of the Su Family.

"The Su Family is actually willing to continue operating the Drunken Immortal Tower. One must remember that the appearance of the Golden Night Tower snatched away more than half of their business. I am not optimistic about the future of the Drunken Immortal Tower."

"Then you underestimate the Drunken Immortal Tower. Even if more than half the business was taken, the profit of the Drunken Immortal Tower is still greater than that of most restaurants."

"Since the Su Family chose to reopen, there must be something new. Just wait and see."

The common people were discussing animatedly, and as the members of the Su Family appeared, everyone looked over in unison.

The person leading the group stunned everyone present.

The Su Family was missing its Head, Su Yang; instead, there was an elegant and graceful beautiful woman, followed by a group of Martial Artists with extraordinary Auras.

Especially the youthful-looking boy, who was actually emitting the Aura of a Innate Martial Artist.

Few people in Qingyuan County had seen Qin Jiangmei, but many had seen Su Xuanheng.

By observing the positioning of the two, the noble Families and dignitaries immediately guessed the identity of the leading woman—the Madam Su!

No one expected Madam Su to be so young, beautiful, elegant, and noble.

The dignitaries had seen many beauties, but for some reason, they always felt that Qin Jiangmei possessed a unique temperament, completely different from the beauties they had encountered before.

A few observing Cultivators showed thoughtful expressions.

They attempted to probe with their Divine Sense but were met with a barrier. They also received a warning from Luo Qian's Divine Sense, forcing them to reluctantly withdraw their Divine Sense.

"Thank you all for attending the reopening ceremony of the Drunken Immortal Tower. I am Ji Ya, the manager of the Drunken Immortal Tower..."

Just as everyone assumed Qin Jiangmei was there to preside over the reopening ceremony, a handsome young man walked out and hosted the ceremony for the Drunken Immortal Tower.

This person was a business talent Su Xuanming had discovered within the Family when forming the core team for the Su Clan Chamber of Commerce.

Qin Jiangmei had originally intended for Luo Qian to serve as the manager.

However, Luo Qian handled too many responsibilities, and over time, having too much power would be detrimental to the Family's development.

Thus, she remembered the existence of Ji Ya within the Family.

Ji Ya was originally the heir to a restaurant in Guangling County. After Guangling County was destroyed, he defected to the Su Family and became an ordinary bookkeeper in the Family.

To build the core team for the Chamber of Commerce, Su Xuanming designed a set of examinations.

Ji Ya earned Su Xuanming's admiration with a perfect score.

...

The young man's tall figure strode forward, and his clear, calm voice carried throughout the venue.

Facing the throng of dignitaries, Ji Ya managed the proceedings composedly, and the ceremony proceeded without a hitch.

The guests raised their cups and drank heartily, laughter and chatter filled the air. The Drunken Immortal Tower was once again filled with clinking glasses, song, and dance, recreating its former glory.

Just as the atmosphere reached its peak, a loud laugh echoed from the entrance.

"Hahahaha! What a lively affair! The Drunken Immortal Tower is reopening, yet you didn't invite anyone from our Zheng Family?"

Everyone turned towards the sound and saw several figures dressed in luxurious clothing with arrogant expressions appearing at the doorway.

The leader stood with his hands behind his back, his gaze sweeping over the crowd like lightning. The attendants behind him all possessed fierce Auras, clearly indicating that the arrivals were not friendly guests.

The previously joyous scene instantly fell silent, and everyone's attention focused on these uninvited members of the Zheng Family.

The Head of the Zheng Family, Zheng Fufeng!

The dignitaries present immediately recognized his identity, and their expressions instantly became complex.

Everyone knew the relationship between the Zheng Family, the Liang Family, and the Drunken Immortal Tower all too well.

Zheng Fufeng stood tall and looked at Qin Jiangmei with a smile.

Ji Ya was about to speak, but Qin Jiangmei raised her hand, signaling him to step back.

She remained elegantly seated, calmly replying, "When the Golden Night Tower opened, you didn't invite our Su Family either, did you, Head Zheng? Why put on an act and deliberately come here to cause trouble?"

"Madam Su misunderstands. When the Zheng Family first arrived, how could we possibly know there was a Family like the Su Family in Qingyuan County? We sincerely apologize."

Zheng Fufeng spoke sarcastically, openly mocking the Su Family for not being taken seriously by the Zheng Family back then.

Qin Jiangmei remained composed after hearing this: "So what? Has Head Zheng come here just to show off his might?"

"That's not all."

Zheng Fufeng's smile remained, but his tone turned chilling: "A descendant of my Zheng Family died in your Drunken Immortal Tower, and since your Su Family is the owner of the Drunken Immortal Tower, I, Zheng, have come to seek justice from Madam Su!"

At these words, the distinguished guests and customers present gasped.

They hadn't expected the Zheng Family to be so shameless, forcibly pinning the blame on the Su Family to use it as a pretext to start a conflict.

Even County Magistrate Wang, who was invited, couldn't stand it and wanted to speak up to dissuade them, but his authority was insufficient to intimidate such a major Family, so he could only sigh helplessly.

However, to his surprise, Qin Jiangmei, merely a woman, remained composed at this moment.

"What Head Zheng says is quite ridiculous," Qin Jiangmei said lightly. "The one who killed the Zheng Family descendant was the Liang Family, and didn't your Zheng Family destroy the Liang Family long ago? What does this have to do with my Su Family?"

"Hahahaha!" Zheng Fufeng laughed loudly: "Your son, Su Xuanheng, was also present at the time. His failure to intervene makes him an accomplice. Do you say it has nothing to do with you?"

"Stop with the high-sounding excuses. Listening to it is truly boring."

Qin Jiangmei's gaze turned icy, and she said coldly, "Luo Qian, see them out!"

As her voice fell, Luo Qian moved with ghostly speed, lunging forward!

His Protective Aura and spiritual energy erupted violently, and his long saber, enveloped in a dazzling cold light, tore through the air.

He executed one slash! The saber light surged like an angry tidal wave, causing the pillars of the Drunken Immortal Tower to tremble.

The three guards beside Zheng Fufeng's expressions changed drastically, and they simultaneously drew their sabers to block.

Boom—!

Amidst the explosive roar of the two forces colliding, the three guards' tiger's mouths instantly burst open. Blood sprayed wildly as they staggered backward, knocking over the dining tables behind them. The sound of shattering bowls and the exclamations of startled guests filled the air.

The first strike ended, and the second strike followed like a fierce gale.

Zheng Fufeng's pupils contracted sharply, and he roared.

His Xiantian Protective Aura suddenly burst outward, forming a crimson light shield to protect himself. He managed to block Luo Qian's second strike.

Just as the Protective Aura shield violently vibrated, a dazzling sword light suddenly flashed!

Su Xuanheng, who had been standing beside his mother, made his move!

The long sword in his hand was like a white rainbow piercing the sun as it swept out diagonally!

The moment the sword edge sliced through the sky, the fierce sword light and Luo Qian's saber light perfectly merged, transforming into a golden and silver interwoven torrent pouring down.

Crack!

In an instant, Zheng Fufeng's protective Protective Aura shattered like colored glaze.

He groaned, and his entire body was lifted away by the immense force. His luxurious robes tore, blood splashed across the sky, and he finally crashed heavily out of the entrance of the Drunken Immortal Tower.

He fell onto the street under everyone's watchful eyes, his appearance utterly disheveled and pathetic.

For a moment, the entire venue was dead silent...

Qin Jiangmei sat upright in the main seat, lowering her eyes to sip her tea, as if she had not noticed the chaos before her.

Su Xuanheng slowly sheathed his sword, his young face cold as ice.