68: Chapter 68 Director Xiao Huo

"Heh," Fang Da sneered coldly, "Xue Gang, that's right, you didn't directly commit any crimes or offenses.

But, this fine nephew of yours.

Relying on your name, he has been acting arrogantly and causing trouble unreasonably in our Hundred Herbs Hall hall, not just once or twice!

Do you really think the higher-ups don't know about these things?

It's just that before, everyone turned a blind eye, considering you somewhat of a talent!"

His voice suddenly turned sharp, like a thunderclap: "But this time, your nephew Xue Song has provoked someone he shouldn't have!

"Someone he shouldn't have provoked?"

Xue Gang suddenly turned his head, his gaze fixed dead on Qin Yan, who had been standing silently beside Fang Da, his eyes filled with shock.

Because of this youth? What on earth is his background?

Qin Yan's heart was also surging with waves at this moment.

Someone he shouldn't have provoked? Referring to himself?

He asked himself; he had no prominent background in Mo Du. The only connection he could possibly claim was Teacher Xiao Huo.

"Could it be Teacher Xiao Huo's influence?"

He guessed privately.

Fang Da ignored Xue Gang, whose face was ashen, and turned his gaze to Long Tao, who had long been scared withered.

He pronounced judgment: "And you, Long Tao, as the counter manager, you failed to distinguish right from wrong, flattered and fawned, and bullied employees and customers who followed the rules.

You are also fired!"

Hearing this, Long Tao's legs went weak, and he directly collapsed to sit on the ground, his face deathly pale.

He muttered, "Steward Fang... Steward Fang... I didn't know this young man's identity...

If I had known, I wouldn't have dared to provoke him even with a hundred guts..."

Upon hearing this, Fang Da's expression turned even colder, and he rebuked, "What? According to your meaning, if Qin Yan had no background or status, he would deserve to be bullied by you?

Our Hundred Herbs Hall opens for business based on reputation and rules, not on judging people by their status!

A parasite like you, who fawns on the powerful and bullies the weak, get out of Hundred Herbs Hall as soon as possible!"

Beside them, Xue Gang watched all this and listened to Fang Da's merciless words.

Thinking about how his bright future was now ruined, his heart was filled with anger, resentment, and despair!

He suddenly turned his head, his bloodshot eyes fixed dead on the chief culprit—his own nephew, Xue Song!

"Xue Song! You good-for-nothing, incompetent wretch!"

Xue Gang let out a beast-like roar, the Qi and blood of a fourth-grade martial artist erupting from within him.

He took a swift step forward, rushing in front of Xue Song.

In the other's utterly terrified gaze, he swung his arm in a full circle and slapped him hard!

"SMACK!!"

An extremely crisp and loud slap echoed throughout the entire hall!

How terrifying was the power of Xue Gang's strike fueled by rage?

How could Xue Song, a mere First Grade Martial Artist, withstand it?

Xue Song was sent flying off the ground by this slap like a ragged sack.

He spun several times in the air before crashing heavily onto the polished floor three or four meters away, emitting a dull thud.

The right side of his face swelled up at a visible rate.

The skin split, blood flowed freely, and even glimpses of white bone fragments could be seen!

"Xue Gang, you...!"

Xue Song still wanted to say something, but then his eyes rolled back and he completely lost consciousness.

"Fighting and brawling are forbidden within Hundred Herbs Hall!"

Fang Da watched this scene coldly, his voice devoid of any emotion.

"Considering your past service to the company, no further action will be taken this time.

But if there is a next time, you will not be leniently spared! Take him and get out!"

Xue Gang's chest heaved violently, he was absolutely furious but had nowhere to vent it.

In the end, he could only pour all his rage onto Xue Song again.

He walked over and gave the unconscious Xue Song two more hard kicks.

Only then did he, like dragging a dead dog, grab one of Xue Song's arms.

Under a multitude of complex gazes, he left the Hundred Herbs Hall hall in utter disgrace.

In Xia Country, there are strict regulations regarding martial artists' words and actions in public places.

Engaging in fights arbitrarily, especially those causing serious injury or death, faces extremely severe penalties.

Although Xue Song was despicable, his crimes did not warrant death.

No matter how angry Xue Gang was, he dared not actually kill him in front of everyone, otherwise he himself would not escape responsibility.

This shocking reversal happened too quickly. Until Xue Gang dragged Xue Song out of sight at the entrance, many of the onlookers hadn't fully reacted.

Qin Yan looked at Fang Da standing before him, who had helped him out of trouble and severely punished the wrongdoers.

His heart was filled with gratitude, but also with deep confusion.

He was sure he did not know this imposing steward.

He stepped forward, bowed respectfully to Fang Da, and said sincerely, "Thank you, Steward Fang, for stepping in to help and resolving my predicament."

Upon hearing this, the icy authority on Fang Da's face instantly melted away, replaced by a hearty, genuine smile.

He patted Qin Yan's shoulder, his tone becoming very cordial: "Hahaha, junior brother, you're being far too formal!

Why call me Steward Fang? That's too distant!"

"Junior brother?!" Qin Yan was slightly taken aback, then seemed to think of something.

An incredible light suddenly burst in his eyes, and he blurted out, "You... you are also a student of Mentor Xiao Huo?"

"That's right!"

Fang Da's smile widened as he formally introduced himself, "Junior brother, let me reintroduce myself.

I am the fifth-ranked disciple under our teacher, Fang Da. You can call me Fifth Senior Brother."

Hearing Fang Da's confirmation, all the doubts in Qin Yan's heart instantly vanished!

So that's how it is!

No wonder he would defend me so staunchly, no wonder he said Xue Song had provoked 'someone he shouldn't have'!

All of this was because of the connection to Teacher Xiao Huo!

A warm current surged in Qin Yan's heart. He spoke again solemnly: "Qin Yan, greets Fifth Senior Brother!"

"Haha, junior brother, no need for such courtesy. There's no need for these formalities between us senior and junior brothers."

Fang Da laughed heartily, patted Qin Yan's shoulder, then his expression darkened.

His tone carried a hint of chill, "It's that kid named Xue Song who really has some nerve!

Daring, on our Hundred Herbs Hall's turf.

To bully my junior brother so blatantly right under my nose, he must be blind!"

Seeing the slight confusion in Qin Yan's eyes, he seemed to remember something.

He added with a smile, "Oh, right, junior brother, you probably didn't know yet, right?

Our teacher, Xiao Huo, besides being a mentor at Modu University of Martial Arts, is also one of the directors of Hundred Herbs Hall!

He holds shares. In this Hundred Herbs Hall, our teacher's words carry significant weight."

"Teacher... is a director of Hundred Herbs Hall?!"

Upon hearing this, Qin Yan's pupils contracted slightly; he was truly stunned.

Although he knew Teacher Xiao Huo held a revered status as a sixth-grade alchemy master.

He never expected that the teacher was also a director of Hundred Herbs Hall, this pharmaceutical giant spanning across Xia Country!

This meant the wealth and influence the teacher possessed were probably far beyond his imagination.

His net worth was likely calculated in 'billions,' and even tens, hundreds, or thousands of billions at that!