Chapter 90 The Guest Takes Over, A Handshake and Reconciliation

["Black Gold Chamber of Commerce?"]

[Chen Chen was stunned for a moment.]

[He had heard of this name; it was a local power in Longnan City.]

[They had done business with his guild before, but they weren't considered very strong.]

[However, that was two or three years ago, so he only had some simple impressions.]

[He didn't expect a place like that to be able to nurture such a young Origin Opening Realm?]

["Oh! So it's a brother from the Black Gold Chamber of Commerce!"]

["What a misunderstanding! Our association has done business with your chamber many times! We're old friends!"]

[Although he had doubts in his heart, Chen Chen's words were very warm.]

[He walked over quickly and extended his right hand, seemingly wanting to shake hands and make peace with you.]

[But in your Divine Thought perception, the Origin Qi in his body was frantically gathering toward his right hand.]

[His entire palm faintly took on a metallic silver luster.]

[He was trying to give you a show of strength.]

["Hmph."]

[You sneered in your heart.]

[The "Origin Explosion Technique" quietly activated.]

[You highly compressed the deep blue Origin Qi in your body into your palm and likewise extended your right hand.]

[The two hands gripped together.]

["A pleasure."]

["A pleasure."]

["Bang!"]

[A dull sound of an air explosion erupted between their palms, and the surrounding air seemed to vibrate.]

[At the moment of contact, Chen Chen just wanted to exert force.]

[But he felt an extremely pure, overbearing Origin Qi carrying a spiral force.]

[It exploded from your palm with a roar!]

[If his Origin Qi was scattered sand and stone, then your Origin Qi was a tempered steel drill!]

[It wasn't even a contest on the same level!]

[Chen Chen's hand was directly shaken away, his entire right arm went numb instantly, and his bones were creaking.]

["Hiss—"]

[Chen Chen sucked in a breath of cold air, his expression instantly becoming extremely ugly.]

[He looked at you in shock.]

[He was an established Origin Opening Realm Martial Artist who had opened 15 acupoints.]

[He had been immersed in this Realm for many years.]

[He thought he could easily handle a young brat like you, but he didn't expect to collapse at the first touch!]

["The quality of this kid's Origin Qi... how can it be so high?!"]

[How could he know that you Cultivate the top-tier Yuan Wu Dharma Gate, the Heavenly Sea Vast Waves Body Spirit Seed Origin Art, which can open 144 acupoints.]

[Furthermore, you are younger and have the enhancement of the Profound Water Spirit Body.]

[In terms of the number of acupoints, he had only opened five more than you; the gap wasn't large.]

[But in terms of Origin Qi quality, he wasn't even fit to carry your shoes.]

[Before he could react, you suddenly took a step forward and grabbed his right hand again.]

["Chairman Chen, what's wrong with you?"]

[With a gentle smile on your face, your right hand continued to exert force, outputting Origin Qi without regard for consumption.]

["I see you're sweating all over; it must be because your speech just now was too exciting."]

["Your hand is so slippery, you can't even hold a handshake steady."]

["Creak... creak..."]

[Chen Chen's hand bones let out an overwhelmed moan in your palm.]

[The intense pain caused the veins on his forehead to bulge, and he was drenched in sweat.]

[He wanted to break free, but your hand was like an iron pincer, motionless.]

["This maniac... isn't he afraid of exhausting his Origin Qi?!"]

[Chen Chen was terrified in his heart.]

[In a place like this where Origin Qi cannot be replenished, every bit of Origin Qi is a precious resource.]

[But this kid was actually squandering it as if it cost nothing!]

[After a period of intense mental struggle.]

[He backed down.]

["Ha... haha... yeah..."]

[Chen Chen endured the sharp pain and squeezed out a smile that looked worse than crying.]

["Seeing a young talent like you, Little Xu, I got a bit excited."]

["Since we're all acquaintances, let's forget about the sparring; it would hurt our relationship."]

["Let's go with what you said earlier! Being a few years older, I'll shamelessly take on the role of Chairman of this Mutual Aid Society."]

["As for the Vice Chairman, Brother Grandmaster Xu Liang, you shall take the seat!"]

["This will also put everyone at ease; this Mutual Aid Society will definitely not become a one-man show for us 'Wild Hunters'!"]

[Hearing this, you finally released your hand with satisfaction.]

["Chairman Chen is indeed sensible and thoughtful, hahaha!"]

[You laughed and patted his shoulder, wiping the hand sweat you just got onto his uniform while you were at it.]

[Chen Chen put his hand behind his back, frantically rubbing his already bruised and swollen right hand.]

[In his heart, he cursed your ancestors for eighteen generations, but on the surface, he didn't dare show any anger and could only force a smile.]

["Alright, everyone!"]

[You turned around and faced the group of stunned rogue Martial Artists, announcing loudly:]

["That's the situation! The Mutual Aid Society is established, with two Origin Opening Realm chairmen in charge!"]

["Anyone who wants to join, come to me to sign up and register!"]

[You pointed to Zhao Li behind you, "This is my secretary. Everyone line up, one by one!"]

[Of course, not everyone was convinced.]

[In the crowd, there were several Ninth Stage of Qi and Blood Martial Artists who prided themselves on their strength, their faces arrogant as they let out disdainful snorts.]

[They were itching to try and challenge your authority.]

[In this place where Origin Qi could not be absorbed, even those in the Origin Opening Realm didn't dare to squander their Origin Qi recklessly.]

[They believed their Physical Bodies were not weak and wouldn't necessarily be pushed around by anyone.]

["Young man, had enough of showing off?"]

[One of them took a step forward and spoke in a deep voice:]

["Chairman Chen yielding doesn't mean all of us submit to you!"]

["We're all out here making a living; no one is lower than anyone else."]

["We'll join the Mutual Aid Society."]

["But why should we be under your control just because of one word from you?"]

[Another person followed with a cold voice.]

["Exactly, we also want the right to distribute the 'sweet dew'!"]

[Although the few didn't attack directly, the greed in their eyes was no longer concealed.]

["What? Not convinced?"]

[Your gaze turned cold.]

[Since you were going to establish authority, you had to be thorough.]

[Your figure flashed; you didn't use Origin Qi, relying purely on your terrifying physical strength.]

[You instantly appeared in front of those few troublemakers.]

["Bang! Bang! Bang!"]

[Several muffled sounds.]

[Those Ninth Stage of Qi and Blood Martial Artists didn't even touch the corner of your clothes.]

[They were directly slammed to the ground by the explosive force of your Eight Extremes Fist, unable to crawl up for a long time.]

["Who else is not convinced?"]

["I don't care if you don't join the Mutual Aid Society, but if you join, you must follow the rules."]

[You brushed off non-existent dust from your clothes and looked around; wherever your gaze landed, no one dared to meet your eyes.]

[After truly establishing your prestige, you waved your hand, signaling Zhao Li to start working.]

[You gave the paper and pen from your backpack to Zhao Li and instructed him.]

["Zhao Li, register them! For everyone joining the Mutual Aid Society, record their names, Realms, and specialties—all of it!"]

["Yes! Don't worry, Godfather!"]

[Zhao Li straightened his back and began to command the crowd, riding on your coattails.]

[Although many proud loners chose to leave.]

[Including those few you just used to establish your authority.]

[Most people, after witnessing your terrifying strength.]

[Still chose to join the Mutual Aid Society for mutual protection, flocking to your banner.]

[After all, you looked younger and might be easier to talk to than Chen Chen.]

["Very good."]

[Looking at this group of Martial Artists who, though each had their own hidden agendas, were temporarily integrated, you secretly calculated in your heart.]

["With the 'sweet dew' from these people as a foundation, ascending the Heavenly Ladder can be put on the schedule."]