harleyscars Chapter 75 A reward of one hundred million begs me to fight against the Martial Alliance!
Chapter 75 A reward of one hundred million begs me to fight against the Martial Alliance!
A black Rolls-Royce came to a steady stop in front of Shengjing Building, its gilded signboard gleaming in the night.
This is a top-tier private restaurant in Jiangzhou; even the wealthy and powerful can't always get a reservation.
The valet jogged over, respectfully opened the car door, and bowed very low.
Jiang Zhenbang got out of the car first, smiling broadly as he stood guard by the car door, seemingly leading the way.
The valiant manner he displayed, as if he were serving an ancestor, left the parking attendant dumbfounded.
Who doesn't know that Jiang Zhenbang is the top boss of Jiangzhou Mining, who is usually arrogant and haughty, but today he is being so polite to a young man?
Jiang Zhenbang smiled obsequiously, his tone as respectful as could be:
"Mr. Lu, this way please."
"Patriarch Bai has already arranged the best private room on the top floor, just waiting for you."
Lu Jingchen gave a nonchalant "hmm" and casually straightened his coat.
He walked into the restaurant with a leisurely pace, as if strolling through his own backyard.
They didn't take the grandeur of this top-tier restaurant seriously at all.
The two walked through the magnificent lobby, where the marble floor gleamed like a mirror.
When the front desk manager saw Jiang Zhenbang, he was about to come up and greet him when Jiang Zhenbang stopped him with a look.
Afraid of disturbing Lu Jingchen beside her, she respectfully led him into the private elevator and headed straight for the top floor.
The elevator doors opened to reveal a luxuriously decorated VIP room.
Lu Jingchen didn't stand on ceremony and went straight to the head seat to sit down, his posture casual.
Jiang Zhenbang immediately stood by his side, picked up the teapot, and carefully poured him a cup of hot tea.
Within two minutes, the door to the private room was gently pushed open.
Bodyguard Ali led a distinguished-looking middle-aged man into the room.
This man was none other than Chu Hongyuan, the current head of the Bai family in Jiangnan.
As soon as Chu Hongyuan entered, his gaze swept across the entire room like a radar.
Finally, the question landed on Lu Jingchen, who was far too young, in the main seat. His foot suddenly stopped, and he froze.
Chu Hongyuan's eyes widened in shock, his voice cracking:
"This... Boss Jiang?"
"This is the legendary Grandmaster Lu? So young?!"
He originally thought that Jiang Zhenshan, who could repel his younger brother with a single finger and instantly kill someone at the eighth level of the Transformation Realm, must be an old monster with white hair and beard.
It turned out to be a kid who looked only nineteen years old, like a college freshman, and his CPU just burned out.
Jiang Zhenbang's face instantly darkened, and he sternly reminded him:
"Patriarch Bai, watch your words! A Grandmaster cannot be insulted!"
Chu Hongyuan snapped back to his senses, a cold sweat instantly breaking out on his back.
He comes from a family of cultivators and knows better than anyone the weight of a Grandmaster. A single wrong word could bring annihilation upon the entire Bai family.
He dared not delay for a moment, quickly stepped forward, and bowed deeply to Lu Jingchen.
He bent over at almost a ninety-degree angle, his posture extremely humble, without a trace of the airs of a wealthy family head.
Chu Hongyuan's voice was full of fear and respect:
"I am Chu Hongyuan, the head of the Bai family of Jiangnan. I have no idea who you are!"
"I was speaking without thinking just now, I hope Master Lu will forgive me!"
Lu Jingchen put down his teacup and glanced at him.
His gaze was calm, yet it carried an invisible pressure that made Chu Hongyuan dare not raise his head.
Lu Jingchen's tone was indifferent, revealing neither joy nor anger:
"Please sit down."
"Since it was Boss Jiang who introduced us, there's no big deal about meeting him."
Chu Hongyuan didn't dare to sit down immediately, still bending over with a fawning smile plastered on his face.
"Thank you for giving me this face, Master Lu!"
"By the way, this afternoon, my younger brother Bai Jingteng was blind and bumped into you at the school gate."
"I apologize on his behalf. Please forgive him, he's very forgiving!"
"I'll definitely make him come to your door in person to kowtow and apologize!"
Lu Jingchen simply nodded and didn't reply.
The fingertips tapped lightly on the table, the soft tapping sound particularly clear in the quiet private room.
The air froze instantly; the awkwardness was palpable.
Chu Hongyuan's palms were sweaty. He gritted his teeth and decided to cut to the chase.
If we drag this out any longer, and the Grandmaster gets impatient, then everything will be over.
Chu Hongyuan took half a step forward, his voice almost cracking with urgency:
"Brother Lu... no, Grandmaster Lu!"
"If you can help the Bai family get through this crisis, we are willing to offer a reward of one billion!"
"Besides that, if you have any other requests, feel free to ask! We, the Bai family, will go through fire and water for you without hesitation!"
The close-up shot showed Lu Jingchen's fingers, which were tapping the table, stopping instantly.
A hint of surprise flashed in his eyes, and he raised an eyebrow, clearly not expecting the other party to ask for such a steep price.
Lu Jingchen spoke, his tone tinged with amusement:
"One billion?"
"I'm quite curious, what could possibly be so important that the dignified head of the Bai family would offer such an exorbitant price for my services?"
"You can't expect me to rob a bank for you, can you?"
Chu Hongyuan took a deep breath, his expression becoming extremely solemn.
"Master Lu, to be honest, the Martial Arts Tournament of the Seven Provinces of Jiangnan will be held in half a month."
"On the surface, this competition is a friendly exchange, but in reality, it's a life-or-death struggle among various cultivation families. The loser has to give up all their territory and resources, and the entire family may even be wiped out."
"We originally invited Mr. Jiang Zhenshan to oversee things, but..."
He stopped mid-sentence, afraid that he might say something wrong and displease Lu Jingchen.
Lu Jingchen instantly understood, and a playful smile appeared on his lips.
So, Jiang Zhenshan was killed by him, and the Bai family lost their backer. Desperate, they turned to him for help.
Lu Jingchen chuckled softly and slowly began to speak:
"I see."
"I don't have any other requests, except for the 1 billion reward, your Bai family just needs to owe me a favor."
"Nothing else is needed."
Upon hearing this, Chu Hongyuan suddenly raised his head, his eyes wide open.
His face was filled with unbelievable ecstasy, as if he had won the lottery, and he was so excited that his whole body was shaking.
Chu Hongyuan's voice trembled, and he almost knelt down before Lu Jingchen:
"Great! Great! That's wonderful!"
"I agree! Don't even mention one favor! Ten would do! As long as Grandmaster Lu is willing to help, I'll do anything you ask!"
Fearing that Lu Jingchen might change his mind, he quickly added:
"However, this competition will last for about two to three days."
"We'll need to trouble Master Lu for a few days to come with us to the competition venue."
Lu Jingchen nodded slightly, his tone indifferent:
"It's alright, just let me know in advance."
Chu Hongyuan's heart, which had been hanging in suspense, finally settled completely.
I breathed a huge sigh of relief; the back of my clothes was soaked with cold sweat.
He hurriedly called the waiter to serve the dishes, and throughout the meal, he did his utmost to flatter and fawn over Lu Jingchen, praising him to the skies, almost worshipping him as a god.
As night deepened, a black sedan slowly pulled up in front of Jiangzhou University.
Chu Hongyuan and Jiang Zhenbang rushed out of the car and ran over to respectfully open the car door for Lu Jingchen.
The way she treated him was even more attentive than if she were serving her own father.
Chu Hongyuan had drunk some wine, his face was flushed, and his excitement was palpable even through the smell of alcohol.
He bowed and scraped to Lu Jingchen, being extremely respectful.
"Master Lu, please rest well these next few days and focus on your studies."
"As the competition approaches, I will personally drive to pick you up; it won't cause you any inconvenience!"
Jiang Zhenbang, smiling obsequiously, spoke respectfully:
"Mr. Lu, please take care."
"If you need anything, just call me anytime. My phone is on 24/7!"
Lu Jingchen remained calm and nodded slightly.
He turned and walked towards the school gate, his back straight, and soon disappeared into the night on campus.
Chu Hongyuan only breathed a long sigh of relief after Lu Jingchen's figure had completely disappeared from sight.
He raised his hand to wipe the sweat from his forehead. He had been on edge the whole time at the dinner table, afraid of displeasing the grandmaster.
But at this moment, his eyes became incredibly sharp, filled with anticipation and certainty.
Chu Hongyuan screamed wildly in his heart:
With this young man's help, the Bai family is guaranteed a spot in this Seven Provinces Martial Arts Alliance Tournament!
Let alone retaining our territory, even taking over the position of the number one family in Jiangnan in one fell swoop is not a problem!
Jiang Zhenbang looked at him like this, smiled and patted him on the shoulder.
"Patriarch Bai, can you finally rest assured now?"
"Mr. Lu's abilities are unfathomable. With him taking action, there is absolutely no chance of failure."