NOVPUBChapter 419 -153 Nan Batian: Chen 94, do you even take me seriously anymore? (10,000 characters for subscription)_2
Chapter 419 -153 Nan Batian: Chen 94, do you even take me seriously anymore? (10,000 characters for subscription)_2
“Gentlemen, you have arrived late, arrived late.”
Chen Jie entered the door, first cupping his hands in apology; at that time, everyone seated in the conference room turned their gaze towards him.
At this moment, Qin Ying spoke sarcastically, “Ah, I thought Sect Master Chen Da wouldn’t be coming today.”
Chen Jie heard these words but ignored Qin Ying, instead looking towards Nan Batian. Now, Qin Ying was nothing more than a barking dog, unworthy of attention.
Nan Batian cleared his throat and said, “Ahem, now that you’re here, take a seat quickly.”
Chen Jie then sat down and observed the attendees of the day’s meeting. Seated in the main position was Nan Batian, and on the left, the first seat was reserved for himself, the newly initiated White Tiger Hall Master. 𝓃𝓸𝓋𝓅𝓊𝒷.𝓬𝓸𝓂
Opposite him sat Qin Ying, with two men standing behind him, Qin Hu and Qin Bao.
The two brothers glared fiercely at Chen Jie, especially Qin Hu, who looked at Chen Jie as if he were a mortal enemy—no help for it, this fellow was still whistling through where his teeth used to be.
The teeth Chen Jie had knocked out last time still had not grown back!
It seemed they might never grow back.
Qin Bao was a man who bore a seven-point resemblance to Qin Hu. Standing together now, their gazes brimming with ferocity, they both stared at Chen Jie, who paid them no mind.
However, Xiao Hu was staring intensely at the two of them. Daring to show such disrespect to Jiu Si, these two needed to be taught a lesson!
This was the perfect opportunity to settle scores both new and old.
Xiao Hu narrowed his eyes as he watched them.
Your habits reflect the kind of master you serve.
Qin Hu and Qin Bao, like Qin Ying, were brash and loud in their actions, while Xiao Hu had cultivated a habit of being meticulous and low-key with Chen Jie. Although currently aching to kill the brothers Qin Hu and Qin Bao, he still managed to maintain a smile on his face!
Once Chen Jie sat down, his eyes swept across the table filled with familiar faces, who were also the top echelon and powerful figures within the Fishing Guild.
Sitting to his own lower left was Nan Batian’s strategic advisor, Inner Hall Master Tang Ziyue.
This man was endowed with intelligence; although his martial power was unremarkable, merely at the Iron Bone Realm, still no one dared to underestimate him—he was known for his myriad stratagems.
Directly across from Chen Jie, seated beneath Qin Ying, was an elderly man with a goatee, who was actually dozing off in his seat.
This man was not a Hall Master of the Fishing Guild, but his seniority was the highest; as the oldest member, he held the right to sit and listen in on the meeting. He was none other than Doctor Liu, the chief of the Inner Hall Eight Doctors, known among Jianghu people as Liu Yishou.
This man possessed a unique skill, unerring accuracy, in diagnosing and treating illnesses. Simply by taking one’s pulse, he could precisely identify any ailment.
He was also the foremost doctor in Mianshui County.
Due to his long-standing membership, for meetings at this level, Nan Batian would invite the elderly gentleman to attend.
Nan Batian looked around the table and announced, “Gentlemen, everyone is here. Let us begin the meeting!”
At the conclusion of Nan Batian’s words, everyone present perked up, even Liu Yishou did his best to open his eyes and cast a glance at Nan Batian, then tucked his hands silently.
“Well, the reason I have summoned you all today is because I have discovered some irregularities while auditing the accounts recently.”
Upon hearing this, the people exchanged glances, and then Nan Batian said, “According to our rules, each hall under the Fishing Guild operates independently, responsible for its own profits and losses. All they need to do is to turn in their dues on time each month. However, I have noticed that for the past six months, the dues handed in by Eagle Hall have been less than before. What’s the reason for this?”
Nan Batian cast his gaze towards Qin Ying, who, after hearing this, slammed the table in anger and exclaimed, “Damn it, isn’t it all because of him!”
Pointing vehemently at Chen Jie, Qin Ying’s eyes were filled with rage.
At that moment, Chen Jie picked up his teacup, glanced at Qin Ying, and said, “Don’t falsely accuse people. What does your Eagle Hall’s inability to pay the dues have to do with our White Tiger Hall?”
Qin Ying retorted, “You damn scoundrel, deny it all you want, but you did this on purpose. My Eagle Hall will not let this go against you.”
“What a foul mouth!”
Chen Jie’s gaze turned icy. Following that, his arm shook, and with the palm power of Stone Breaking Hand, he sent the teacup flying directly towards Qin Ying. At that moment, Qin Ying saw the teacup coming at him and was shocked. He immediately leaped up, his right hand transforming into an eagle’s claw, violently grabbing at the teacup.
With a snap, the teacup was crushed, and immediately after, Qin Ying leapt into the air, soaring towards Chen Jie like a great roc spreading its wings.
His hands transformed into sharp eagle’s claws, aimed viciously at Chen Jie.
Chen Jie remained seated, his gaze focused. Xiao Hu drew his sword, ready to engage, but Chen Jie stopped him, and instead extended his right hand, starting with the strongest Stone Breaking Hand Eighth Form, which Chen Jie had named the Dragon Capturing Palm!
Amidst the howling sounds of a dragon’s cry, Qin Ying was shocked. However, he did not retreat. Over the past six months, he had not been idle, and with continuous practice, he had advanced his Blood Eagle Claw from the seventh layer to the Eighth Level. Now, he was not afraid of Chen Jie.
With determination, he used the Blood Eagle Claw and aimed a killing move at Chen Jie.
[Divine Eagle Three Claw!]
Chen Jie watched as the first claw strike approached and met it head-on with a palm strike.
With another dragon roar, a thunderous collision occurred as palm met claw. Qin Ying felt an overwhelming force nearly send him flying while his remaining two strikes were still unreleased.
Just as he seemed destined for defeat, a figure surged forward, gripping Chen Jie’s right hand on one side and Qin Ying’s hand on the other. This move seemed fair, restraining Chen Jie’s hand to prevent his attack, and gripping Qin Ying’s to save him from embarrassment. It appeared neutral, but it actually showed bias.
Chen Jie remained expressionless, while Qin Ying’s face lit up with joy.
