Fists that can subdue mountains and rivers, martial arts that can lead to immortality!

In fact, Jiang Wangzu had wanted to say these things to Pei Zhenzhu for a long time.

When he saw Pei Zhenzhu's background in the demon-slaying notes left by Li Qingfeng at the nameless Taoist temple, he already knew that Li Qingfeng and Zhu Rong truly considered her a friend.

It wasn't about completely destroying her or using her.

However, at that time he did not know Pei Zhenzhu's true thoughts, so Jiang Wangzu chose to keep quiet in order to avoid being killed.

These past few days, Pei Zhenzhu and Xu Zhenzhen have been traveling around, shopping like crazy, and experiencing the modern world all over again.

Her heart was also quietly changing.

This wasn't something that happened suddenly in the last few days.

It was the protection of Li Qingfeng and Zhu Rong's lineage for over eight hundred years that completely erased the hatred in Pei Zhenzhu's heart, allowing her to be reborn!

"I see."

"But it's true that they betrayed me, ambushed me in secret, and even wanted to seal me away for a thousand years."

"I will never forgive them."

"Of course, they...may not need my forgiveness anymore."

"Jiang Wangzu, I feel so bad."

Pei Zhenzhu's eyes reddened, but she remained stubbornly defiant, only tightening her grip on Jiang Wangzu's neck.

"good!"

Jiang Wangzu reached out and patted Pei Zhenzhu's head, his gaze resolute as he spoke:

"I won't let you die."

"I will help you retrace the path of the Ghost Immortal, enabling you to truly achieve a reversal of life and death!"

This silly girl has had such a hard life.

"I trust you!"

"I also believe my judgment won't be wrong!"

Pei Zhenzhu nodded vigorously upon hearing this and smiled brightly.

It was evening.

The table was laden with a dazzling array of delicacies, making one's appetite surge. Jiang Wangzu, Pei Zhenzhu, and Xu Zhenzhen raised their glasses of red wine.

"Happy New Year!"

This is Jiang Wangzu's first Chinese New Year here.

He escaped the death knell and started to live a somewhat human life.

But that's far from enough.

Because no one knows better than him just how chaotic this world really is.

Even a martial artist at the Qi and Blood Realm is nothing more than a slightly larger ant.

Moreover, as his business grew, he had more and more people working under him.

Sometimes, even if he doesn't go looking for trouble, others will still come looking for trouble with him.

New Year's Day.

Jiang Wangzu took Xu Zhenzhen to visit some elders of the Grand Canal Gang and wished them a Happy New Year.

I had a simple lunch at Xu Shanyue's place.

Xu Shanyue asked about his recent situation and learned that he had some friction with the Shanghai Chamber of Commerce.

He also said that if there was anything he needed to do, he should let him know.

If they really clash with the Shanghai Chamber of Commerce, the Canal Gang will certainly not stand idly by.

Jiang Wangzu simply nodded in agreement and did not ask Xu Shanyue to take action.

The size of the Grand Canal Gang was at most similar to that of the Honghui.

However, the Shanghai Chamber of Commerce is the financial backer of the Honghui.

It is clearly more than one level above the Grand Canal Gang.

Even if Xu Shanyue were to take action, it probably wouldn't be very effective.

Unless it's a warlord standing behind the Grand Canal Gang who takes action.

If things really come to that point, then his business will probably change hands.

This isn't helping him; it's practically murder for his money!

The second day of the new year.

Many people came to visit Jiang Wangzu, a rising star in the canal gang, and Jiang Wangzu chatted happily with them.

Nowadays, everyone knows that Jiang Wangzu is incredibly strong. Even if he is just a figurehead in the Canal Gang and doesn't participate in the gang's specific business, there will still be plenty of opportunities for people to use him.

The martial arts world is never just about fighting and killing; it's also about human relationships and social interactions.

Those at the bottom fight tooth and nail just to earn a moment's respite, while those at the top simply drink and chat before making decisions.

Big Year.

Jiang Wangzu also sent a small gift to the high-ranking officials and dignitaries in Shanghai, and even to ordinary members of the police station.

As his business grows, he will need the support of people like them.

Although he now has men, money, and guns.

But as the saying goes, it's easier to see the King of Hell than to deal with his underlings; it's never a bad thing to have more dealings with them.

The fourth day of the Lunar New Year.

Jiang Wangzu accompanied Xu Zhenzhen and Pei Zhenzhu to go shopping, which was a rare moment of leisure.

After Pei Zhenzhu resolved her inner conflict, the resentment within her dissipated, but her strength continued to diminish.

If she cannot retrace the path of the Ghost Immortal, then she will cease to exist.

However, she herself doesn't seem to care.

But Jiang Wangzu cares!

The fifth day of the Lunar New Year.

Jiang Wangzu handed a letter to Ding Lie, the president of the Shanghai Chamber of Commerce, expressing his desire to visit Ding Lie and have a talk with him.

However, the post disappeared without a trace, receiving no response.

The sixth day of the new year.

Jiang Wangzu sent another invitation to Ding Lie, but still received no response.

The seventh day of the new year.

Jiang Wangzu was still unwilling to give up and sent out another invitation, but the result was the same.

In the blink of an eye, Jiang Wangzu, the newly risen elder of the Canal Gang, became a laughing stock in Shanghai's business world.

Ding Mansion.

When prominent business figures from Shanghai gathered here, someone started talking about this matter.

"I heard that little bastard Jiang Wangzu sent out invitations for three days in a row, but he still couldn't get a meeting with Chairman Ding?"

"Chairman Ding is very busy; how could Jiang Wangzu possibly see him whenever he wants?"

"Let him go back to the stinking ditches in the lower city and fight with stray dogs for food. He's not qualified to dominate Shanghai's business world!"

"Some people are like that; they won't kneel and beg for mercy until a knife is held to their throat, but unfortunately, it's too late!"

"Once the sword is in hand, he has no say in the matter!"

"Let's not talk about that brute, let's drink!"

"..."

Ding Lie sat at the head of the table, swirling his glass of red wine while a knowing smile played on his lips.

The eighth day of the Lunar New Year.

Jiang Wangzu's residence.

"Master Jiang, should we still send the visiting card to the Ding family mansion today?"

Jiang Wangzu's subordinate asked.

"No."

"Go and rest."

Jiang Wangzu spoke up.

When someone asks you for a chance, they are actually giving you a chance too!

"Ding Lie, since you don't need this opportunity, then you'll never have it!"

Jiang Wangzu muttered to himself.

That night.

Ding's Jewelry Store.

This is the largest jewelry store in Shanghai and one of Ding Lie's pillar industries.

Jiang Wangzu, dressed in black, smashed the heavy door of the jewelry store with a slap, immediately alerting the guards watching over the store.

"Who is it?"

"Kill him!"

"Bang bang bang!"

Jiang Wangzu quickly wiped out all the guards.

"I was just worried about not being able to find high-quality jade, and you just had to come and give it to me."

"Thank you, Chairman Ding!"

Jiang Wangzu activated the Glazed Dragon Elephant Technique, his fingertips touching the jade jewelry in the jewelry store, refining strands of jade spiritual energy.

Soon, Jiang Wangzu refined all the jade in Ding's Jewelry Store, including the top-grade jade stored in the storage room that was not on display.

"Still not quite there, just a little short of mastering the Glazed Dragon Elephant Technique!"

"Oh well, it's not a big deal!"

Feeling satisfied with his powerful physique, Jiang Wangzu left.

Before leaving, he set a fire.

Even if it's jewelry he doesn't need, he doesn't want to leave it for that bastard Ding Lie!

Early the next morning.

Ding Lie then received a letter that read:

Chairman Ding, do you think I still have a chance?