Super War God in the City

Chapter 161 Xinghua Banquet

Time swiftly passed, and half a month had gone by!

Inside the Qiao Family, a thorough purge had been completed, including the execution of four Elders, Pang He among them. This was at Ling Fan's behest, to kill one as a warning to a hundred.

As for that Cao Teng, he was also dealt with. Despite being a spent force, there was no need to retain him and risk future troubles. Feng Liangbi, Kang Zuo and the others were now wholeheartedly loyal.

On this day, Ling Fan was at Hou Yueshan's residence for the last time to treat her granddaughter.

"Elder Hou, does the cultivation technique you practice belong to the Yang attribute?" Ling Fan suddenly asked.

Hou Yueshan didn't understand the reason behind Ling Fan's question, and promptly, not daring to delay, hurriedly replied, "The technique I practice indeed leans towards the Yang attribute. Is there an issue?"

"No, just a casual inquiry. In the path of cultivation, although it is said that men are Yang and women are Yin, this is not absolute. Tell me your technique, I'll make some improvements to it, and later you can pass it on to her!" Ling Fan said indifferently.

Hou Yueshan was taken aback and then overjoyed. In this half month, she knew that Ling Fan had given pointers to Lei Yao and Feng Liangbi, and both of them had advanced leaps and bounds in their cultivation. She had not expected that today, she would encounter such a fortunate opportunity herself.

In fact, Ling Fan had initially planned to extract a technique from the Limitless Secret Tome, but felt it was too sensational, and giving it to her might not be for the best. With his own achievements, making some modifications to her original technique would be more than enough for her to benefit for a lifetime.

In less than half an hour, Ling Fan had re-derived and adjusted her technique, leaving Hou Yueshan gaping in amazement!

It took her a good while to recover her senses. "Right, can my granddaughter still cultivate?"

Ling Fan nodded slightly, "She can. Later, I'll leave a Vital Energy seed in her body. Within a year, you guide her in cultivation, and she will surely achieve twice the result with half the effort!"

Hou Yueshan was immediately moved to tears out of excitement; the future of her granddaughter was something she could now finally put her mind at ease about.

Ling Fan, who managed to make a name for himself in the world and established the Hell Idlers, naturally knew how to manage his subordinates.

Now that he had completely resolved Hou Yueshan's concerns, even if he were not in the Qiao Family, this person would remain absolutely loyal to Qiao Yuchan. Even if one day Feng Liangbi harbored disloyalty in his heart, with the support of both Lei Yao and Hou Yueshan's factions, there would be nothing to worry about.

After attending to Hou Yueshan's matter, Ling Fan went straight to the side hall, pondering in his mind that it was about time to leave. He planned to say his farewells; Qiao Yuchan's hidden illness was no longer a serious concern, and he couldn't possibly stay forever.

"Brother Fan, you're here! Look, I've already mastered the essentials of the Eleventh Form. Let me demonstrate it for you, and you can correct me if anything is wrong!" Bei Rushuang was brimming with happiness, but there was a subtle shyness at the bottom of her heart.

Remembering the scene when Ling Fan was instructing her master, she quietly hoped that she could receive the same treatment!

Ling Fan chuckled, "No need. Rushuang is the smartest, and having your master's instruction is enough. I came by today to see you all. In a couple of days, I might not come over anymore!"

Bei Rushuang's eyes suddenly widened, "Where are you going?"

Just then, Lei Yao also came out from inside the house, looking at Ling Fan with some surprise, "Don't you like it here?"

"It's nice here, but I can't stay here forever, right? Now that the Qiao Family is united, your swordsmanship has improved, and Elder Hou's granddaughter is cured!" Ling Fan looked at the reluctance in both women's eyes and inwardly sighed.

"Does the Family Head know?" Lei Yao asked.

"She probably does!"

"When are you leaving?"

"In a day or two, I suppose!" Ling Fan mused.

"Do you like the Family Head?"

Ling Fan was startled, "This... I suppose there isn't a man who doesn't like the Family Head!"

"Oh, so you do like her. I can tell, and the Family Head likes you too. 'Two birds with one feather,' wouldn't it be nice if you stayed!" Lei Yao said with pursed lips.

In fact, through the interactions over this period, she found herself falling for Ling Fan as well, deep down not wanting him to leave.

Bei Rushuang stood by, batting her large eyes. Ling Fan had been residing in the Family Head's sleeping chambers every day; how could anyone in the Qiao Family not know that the relationship between Ling Fan and the Family Head was special? But she had not expected Ling Fan to just up and leave, filling her heart with a sense of loss!

"Heh, don't overthink it. Your Family Head and I are just very good friends. I have a family, my own life, and moreover, I have more than one woman. I cannot offer promises to others!" Ling Fan shook his head.

"Not... not just one woman?" Lei Yao murmured to herself, seemingly latching onto something.

After spending a short moment in the side hall, Ling Fan returned to Qiao Yuchan's main palace bedroom.

Seeing Ling Fan coming back from outside, Qiao Yuchan's expression turned a bit gloomy, she gave a bitter smile in her heart and said softly, "When are you leaving?"

"Your secret ailment has been removed, and you will be healed after one more night. Your cultivation has also recovered to the Martial Saint Realm. There is no feast that doesn't come to an end. If there's nothing else, I plan to leave tomorrow!" Ling Fan said contemplatively.

Qiao Yuchan remained silent, and for a moment, the bedroom fell into a silent stillness...

...

In Binzhou, the only ultra-five-star hotel was built on Binhai Bay, with over a dozen wooden bridges extending to the beach, the end of each bridge holding a loft for dining, with a spiral staircase leading down to the beach.

The architectural layout here, taking into account factors such as lighting, wind direction, and humidity, was arranged with precise measurements, its understated style revealing the ultimate in luxury.

This place was the Moonlight Coast under the Feng Family's banner, and also the venue for today's Xinghua Banquet.

At this moment, a multitude of luxury cars were parked like a downpour in front of the Moonlight Coast, a feat made possible thanks to its seaside location, where there was ample space; had it been in the city center, there would likely have been no parking available.

Today, the Moonlight Coast wasn't just patrolled by elite security forces, but also had ambulances and medical equipment on standby.

In the golden hall on the first floor, celebrities from the entertainment industry, business tycoons, and stars of all kinds were gathered, shining brightly and forming a spectacular assembly!

Looking around, there were nearly a thousand people, and this was only because the venue's capacity limited attendance, leaving many others uninvited. Past banquets had always been several times larger than today's.

"Young Master, everything is ready!" Amid the bustling venue, a middle-aged man whispered to a young man.

"Mm, let's start!" The young man nodded his head.

This young man was none other than Prince Tang Tiancheng from Huayi, who had been seen previously at a private club and was now the man behind this Xinghua Banquet.

A moment later, a male and female host walked onto the stage.

"Dear guests, welcome to today's Xinghua Banquet!" the male host said with a magnetic voice.

"This year's Xinghua Banquet will run for three days. Today is the social dance, tomorrow is the star-studded performances, and the last day is for free activities and networking!" the female host said sweetly.

"The dance party starts now, and we wish everyone a wonderful mood!" both hosts announced together.

As their words ended, a melodious waltz filled the hall,

Men in suits began to search for their desired dance partners, and if they hit it off, the third day's free activities could very well turn festive, with the possibility of something more intimate, like rolling in the sheets, by evening!

At this time, Li Mengying, clad in a violet evening dress, looked enchanting and sensual, followed by the sisters An Xiyao and An Xixue, both of whom shone dazzlingly, becoming an unmissable sight in the hall and drawing plenty of men's attention.

"You two should go mingle as well, get to know more people!" Li Mengying glanced around and noticed that the three of them standing together were quite the eye-catchers. It was better to spread out.

The two sisters nodded in agreement. They had a few good friends in the circle and were just about to greet them.

"Tsk, the manager of Tianyun PR Department isn't bad at all. That figure, those looks, and the underlying charm, quite fascinating!" a young man not far away held a glass of red wine, his eyes gleaming brightly.

"Heh, if Young Master Ma is interested, you could have a chat. With your status, winning her over would be a piece of cake!" another young man said obsequiously.

This Young Master Ma wasn't a simple character—his name was Ma Wenguang, a member of the Martial Association!

"Heh heh, I heard you pursued her before!" Ma Wenguang looked at the young man in front of him with a mocking smile.

"Young Master Ma jokes. There were many in Binzhou who chased after Li Mengying before. What am I compared to them!

This kind of woman is beyond my control. Previously, Ding Shicheng and the former heir of the Zhou Family both fell from grace because of her. Sure, she looks seductive, but she brings misfortune to men. I want to live a few more years!" The young man chuckled awkwardly, making a jest.

"Haha, I'm quite tough, so I'd actually welcome being 'hexed' by her!" Ma Wenguang laughed heartily, put down his wine glass, and directly walked toward Li Mengying.