Volume 1, Chapter 70: Suspicion, What Manner of Man is This!!

"Meiqi!!"

Suddenly, seeing Chen Meiqi about to leave, Long Qing stood up. "Do not stay at home these next two days. After all, we grew up together as childhood sweethearts, and I don't want anything to happen to you!!"

"If you still ever loved me, do as I say."

With that, Long Qing turned and walked upstairs! A look of disappointment instantly crossed Chen Meiqi's face. She had thought Long Qing was going to ask her to stay, only to be met with such a baffling remark! As she turned to leave, her heart skipped a beat, and for some reason, an inexplicable panic gripped her! ...

Meanwhile.

At Serenity Pavilion, a small tavern designed in a classical Eastern style. A wooden house, second floor. Red cloth draped over the lintel. The floor paved with red bricks. The passing waiters were dressed like traditional tavern attendants from the movies, enthusiastically calling out greetings.

Su Ming and Dongfang Shaobai arrived at the second floor. At this point, many people had already arrived, and when Dongfang Shaobai appeared, numerous guests stood up to greet him, showing him the utmost respect!!

"Mr. Dongfang, you've arrived!!"

"Please take a seat, the master seat has been reserved for you!!"

The crowd was immensely enthusiastic. Moreover, when Dongfang Shaobai revealed their identities, Su Ming was taken aback as well.

The first to greet them was actually the director of Longzhou's Law Enforcement Bureau. Another was the chief justice!! Furthermore, a provincial commissioner of Longzhou was also present—all major figures!! They had all come for health preservation and traditional Chinese herbs. Moreover, most of them purchased precious herbs only to have them formulated into health tonics by renowned physicians.

At this moment! Even Qi Baimei was present. Upon seeing Su Ming, he hurried over with a warm expression!!

"Divine Doctor Su, you've arrived!!"

"Please, sit over here."

Qi Baimei made an inviting gesture with great enthusiasm. Su Ming nodded with a smile and followed Qi Baimei over.

At that moment, many people cast curious glances toward Su Ming.

"Who is this young man?"

"He's got quite an aura, with Dongfang Shaobai following right behind him and Qi Baimei personally inviting him!!"

"Could he be some wealthy young master from Longzhou? That doesn't seem quite right either; ordinary second-generation heirs wouldn't even catch the eye of Dongfang and Elder Qi!!"

As soon as Su Ming walked in, he became the center of attention. Everyone was guessing his background to be able to make the two top authorities in the traditional Chinese medicine circle attach such great importance to him.

"Senior Su, tonight there will not only be an auction of precious traditional Chinese herbs, but also antique artifacts."

"This event is hosted by the National Medical Association, so you can purchase with absolute peace of mind!!"

Qi Baimei poured tea for Su Ming with great enthusiasm while explaining the details.

"Elder Qi, I am young and belong to the younger generation. Just call me by my name," Su Ming said hastily.

"As the saying goes, mastery knows no age. I bow to your medical skills, so calling you senior is only proper!!"

Elder Qi insisted with utmost modesty. Unable to dissuade him, Su Ming could only accept with a smile. However, a crucial problem suddenly occurred to him, and after hesitating for a moment...

"You two, if my funds happen to fall short later, I would appreciate your help in covering the difference. I will definitely return it with interest another day!!"

Su Ming's biggest worry was that his finances weren't secured yet. Right now, he had a grand total of a little over 800,000 yuan in his card!! And that was tuition money he had saved for his younger sister.

Hearing this, the two elders were stunned for a moment. Once they processed it, Dongfang Shaobai's face lit up with eager anticipation. As for Elder Qi, he actually rolled up his sleeves as if preparing for a major undertaking.

This left Su Ming extremely awkward.

"If the two elders are also short on funds, then never mind. Just pretend I didn't say anything just now!"

Seeing that the two of them remained silent, Su Ming quickly added!

"That won't do at all! Senior Su, you just said you'd let us help. Whatever else, your purchases for herbs tonight are completely on me!!" Elder Qi declared with utmost seriousness.

"Old Ghost Qi, Mr. Su came with me, how is it your turn to foot the bill?"

"Who do you think you are?!"

"Mr. Su, your expenses tonight will be paid by this old man. Feel free to buy whatever you want; don't let Old Qi steal your thunder, it's not his turn anyway!!"

Who would have thought! Dongfang Shaobai reacted even more strongly, immediately taking full responsibility.

"Nonsense! Mr. Su isn't your relative either, why are you showing off?" Elder Qi stood up, furious.

"You're the one talking nonsense! I was the first to make Mr. Su's acquaintance. If not for me, you might not have even met him in this lifetime!!"

Dongfang Shaobai also stood up, looking thoroughly enraged! Their eyes were turning red! Right in front of the crowd, they looked on the verge of coming to blows! And the reason... left even Su Ming sweating with embarrassment.

The people around them stepped in to persuade them, and the two finally sat back down!

"Old Ghost Dongfang, don't you dare bicker with me over this. There are antiques tonight too!!"

"I'm just afraid Senior Su will take a fancy to something you can't afford!" Qi Baimei remarked after sitting down!

"Hmph, well that's none of your concern. It's settled then—if Mr. Su takes a fancy to any antique, I'll buy it!!"

"Consider it repaying Divine Doctor Su for saving my life last time!"

This time, Dongfang Shaobai didn't continue arguing with him!

The auction was about to begin in a few minutes. Su Ming received a call from the Godfather. He stood up and walked over to the window.

"How is it?!" Su Ming asked.

"Your Majesty, the person you asked me to investigate has been found!"

"Chen Tianzong, the head of the Longzhou Chen family, will arrive in Longzhou at ten o'clock tonight. The Chen family mansion seems to be hosting a funeral, and many big figures have already rushed over!"

"Your Majesty, why are you investigating such a minor figure? Ghost Blade Robin's matter hasn't even been settled yet!" the Godfather asked with extreme puzzlement over the phone!

"Listen, after ten o'clock, leak the news of my presence to Ghost Blade Robin!"

"Let the meeting place be... the Chen family mansion!" Su Ming said in a deep voice.

A piercing murderous intent flashed across the depths of his eyes. The towering aura of slaughter emanating from his body caused a prison warden standing nearby to instinctively shiver. The look he cast at Su Ming was filled with awe.

Tonight, wiping out the entire Chen family, waiting precisely for Chen Tianzong's return! That way, the Chen family would all be gathered together.

"Understood, got it!!"

"I'll get right on it!!"

Hearing this, the Godfather felt a surge of ecstatic excitement. Once the threat of Ghost Blade Robin was eliminated, he wouldn't need to go into hiding, and the Cross Vendetta Society could continue operating in Longzhou!

His only concern was whether Su Ming could actually handle Ghost Blade Robin!

After hanging up, Su Ming checked the time—there were still four hours until ten o'clock. But he could already barely contain his impatience!

Tonight would be the day the Chen family paid their blood debt in full.

Just as he was about to return to his seat, a voice suddenly rang out!

"What the hell, isn't this that good-for-nothing son-in-law from Lin Ruoxue's family!!"

"You're actually here too? How on earth did you sneak in?"

"Last time Lin Ruoxue brought you along, whose coattails are you riding this time?"

Hearing those words, Su Ming turned around and saw a familiar face!

It was actually Yun Shaofeng from the previous banquet!

This guy really never learned his lesson!

Standing beside Yun Shaofeng was another young man with an arrogant expression, dressed in a luxury suit. At that moment, he was also looking at Su Ming with utter disdain!

"So it's you!!"