Dual-wielding! 100x proficiency, I'll grind my way to godhood!

The setting sun painted the rooftops of Qing Shi Town red as Chen Mo returned to his courtyard from the pharmacy.

There's still plenty of time before we make our move late at night. The best time to act will be when everyone in the Zhao family is sound asleep. We can't rush it.

After dinner, Chen Mo led the two women into the room to cultivate.

Soon after, the two were exhausted and fell into a deep sleep.

Once he was sure the two were fast asleep, Chen Mo quietly got up.

He neatly put on the bulletproof vest, the stab-proof vest, and the night vision goggles.

He quietly pushed open the door, and in a flash, he disappeared into the night, heading towards the town center.

Meanwhile, in the best restaurant in Qingshi Town, the lights were on and people were clinking glasses.

The newly appointed garrison commander, Shen Ze, sat in the main seat, dressed in a brocade robe, his eyebrows and eyes haughty.

Old Master Zhao is sitting on the left below, and the head of the Li family is on the right. Director Zhou is sitting next to the head of the Li family.

"Lord Shen, this cup is a toast to you, an old man!"

Old Master Zhao was the first to raise his glass and stand up.

"You come from the prestigious Shen family of the county seat. It is a great honor for Qing Shi Town that you would deign to come to our humble place! From now on, my Zhao family and all the people of the town will rely on your esteemed assistance. I offer this toast in advance!"

After saying that, Old Master Zhao tilted his head back and drank the wine in his cup in one gulp.

Shen Ze held his wine glass and slowly took a sip.

"Master Zhao, you are too kind. I have come here by imperial decree to take up my post, and I will manage the affairs of the town well. There is no need for such formalities."

His tone was light and casual, yet it carried a condescending and distant air, showing that he didn't take Old Master Zhao seriously at all.

Seeing this, the head of the Li family quickly stood up, holding the wine cup with both hands and leaning forward slightly.

"Lord Shen, I am the head of the Li family. Our Li family has been doing business in Qingshi Town for decades and has always been law-abiding."

"Since you are new to this place, if there is anything that needs to be taken care of, the Li family will not hesitate to help. We hope you will take good care of us in the future!"

"Patriarch Li is very kind."

Shen Ze glanced at him, his tone indifferent, but he didn't even drink a drop of wine.

In his eyes, these two Tujia chieftains from the small town were even lower and more vulgar than the servants in his mansion. No matter how much he tried to please them, they were not worthy of his attention.

But he liked the feeling of being fawned over and high above others. In the county town, he never got this kind of treatment.

Seeing this, Director Zhou had no choice but to stand up and raise his wine glass.

"Lord Shen, my name is Zhou Tong from the martial arts school. I hope you will give me your guidance in the future."

"Um."

Shen Ze didn't look at him, only responding with a single word.

The atmosphere at the table became slightly awkward for a moment, but the head of the Li family immediately smoothed things over, greeting everyone with a smile:

"Sir, please try this dish! It's the town's specialty; you won't find it anywhere else!"

After a few rounds of drinks, the polite conversation at the table gradually faded, and the undercurrent of competition finally came to the fore.

Old Master Zhao put down his wine glass, turned to look at the Li family head, and smiled warmly.

"Brother Li, speaking of which, we've known each other for a long time. The Li family has had such a smooth run of success in town these past few years, all thanks to the patronage of the former Lord Wang Fucheng, right?"

The head of the Li family felt a pang of anxiety, but his face remained impassive.

"Brother Zhao is joking. The Li family relies on honest business practices; how could they depend entirely on the favor of others?"

"You can't say that."

Old Master Zhao picked up his wine glass and took a sip.

"Now that Lord Wang has been promoted to the county government, the situation in Qing Shi Town has changed."

Lord Shen had just arrived and was unfamiliar with the local customs and social interactions.

Going forward, some people need to recognize the situation and avoid choosing the wrong side, lest they suffer losses in the end.

This couldn't be clearer; it was a blatant warning to the Li family.

Without Wang Fucheng as their backer, the Li family can no longer cause trouble in Qingshi Town.

The Li family head's face instantly darkened, and the veins on his hand holding the wine glass became slightly visible.

"I disagree with what Brother Zhao said. Qing Shi Town belongs to everyone, not just one family. The Li family is law-abiding and earns their living through their own abilities. No matter who becomes the town's governor, they will stand tall and act uprightly."

But my brother is getting old, can he still have children?

"The eldest son has been missing for many days. The Zhao family's vast fortune needs a reliable heir; otherwise, even the largest fortune won't be able to be preserved."

In short, it hit the nail on the head regarding Mr. Zhao's sore spot!

The smile on Old Master Zhao's face vanished instantly, and his eyes turned cold.

"Hasn't the eldest son of the Li family also gone missing? Why don't you hurry home and make a baby with your wife?"

"This is a matter for my Li family, so there's no need for you to worry about it, brother. I'm in my prime and can still have children, so it doesn't matter when I give birth. It's you who's getting older, brother; you need to hurry up and have more children."

The head of the Li family refused to budge an inch.

"you!"

The Zhao family member next to him slammed his hand on the table and was about to get up.

"Master Li, watch your language!"

"presumptuous!"

Old Master Zhao turned and glared at the young man.

"One must not be rude in front of Lord Shen!"

The young man immediately sat down obediently, but his eyes were still full of anger as he looked at the head of the Li family.

The head of the Li family sneered, picked up his wine cup, took a sip, and said nothing more.

Director Zhou kept his head down, frantically shoveling food into his mouth, pretending to be invisible.

In his heart, he cursed the Li family head for not recognizing the situation. Without Lord Wang, the Li family was now a complete fool, at the mercy of the Zhao family, and the martial arts school would also suffer.

Shen Ze leaned back in his chair, watching the two confront each other with great interest, a playful smile playing on his lips.

"Both of you are respectable people in town, why get angry over a few idle words? Let's drink, let's have a good time together."

Grandpa Zhao immediately accepted the offer, raising his glass with a smile.

"Lord Shen is right. I was out of line. Come, let's toast you again!"

The three raised their glasses again, outwardly reconciling, but their thoughts were already in turmoil.

Old Master Zhao thought to himself that Shen Ze was arrogant and conceited, and loved face. As long as he gave him generous gifts and flattered him in every way, he would definitely be able to win him over.

Once I've dealt with Shen Ze and broken through my own cultivation level, the first thing I'll do is take down the Li family and the martial arts school, and completely control Qing Shi Town!

He looked at Shen Ze and spoke with a smile.

"My lord, you are well-traveled and knowledgeable in the capital. Our small town is poor and you are inconvenienced. I will prepare a small gift and personally visit you at the Garrison Command another day. I hope you will not refuse."

A hint of smugness flashed in Shen Ze's eyes, but he pretended to be indifferent.

"Master Zhao, you're too kind. It's just a small matter; there's no need to go to such lengths."

That being said, would Old Master Zhao really dare not to give a gift?

The head of the Li family quickly interjected.

"Lord Shen, the Li family has also prepared a small token of our appreciation. We will send it to you another day. We hope you will accept it."

"Yes, that's thoughtful of you."

Shen Ze casually agreed.

After exchanging a few more polite words during the meal, Shen Ze gradually lost interest.

"It's getting late, and I'm feeling a bit tired. Let's call it a day."

After saying that, he stood up abruptly, without even glancing at the people at the table again.

"Take care, sir!"

Old Master Zhao quickly got up to see him off, his attitude extremely respectful.

The head of the Li family also hurriedly got up, wanting to go forward and say a few more flattering words, but Shen Ze did not stop and walked straight out of the restaurant.

"My lord, I have a few more words I'd like to report to you!"

The head of the Li family quickly caught up and spoke urgently.

Shen Ze didn't even turn his head, but bent down and climbed into the carriage.

"I have official business to attend to. We'll discuss it at the Garrison Command tomorrow. You may leave."

As soon as he finished speaking, the carriage drove away, giving the Li family head no chance at all.

The head of the Li family stood frozen in place, his face full of embarrassment.

A night breeze blew, and my heart felt half-chilled.

Old Master Zhao smirked and turned to instruct his disciples.

"Let's go back to the manor!"

The group, in a grand and slightly drunken manner, headed towards the Zhao residence.

Chen Mo hid in the shadows and finally waited until the banquet ended.

He turned and ran towards the Zhao residence, heading straight for the high ground he had scouted out beforehand.

This location is about 500 meters away from the Zhao residence, far from the blast radius, safe enough, and offers a clear view of the entire Zhao residence.

To appreciate the art of explosions, you need to find the perfect spot.

Chen Mo lay down, took out his Barrett rifle, and quietly stared at the Zhao residence through a 10x night vision scope.

Not long after the Zhao family left the restaurant, two Qi Control Realm guest elders approached the Zhao family patriarch's carriage and spoke in a low voice.

"Patriarch, why don't we take action now and eliminate the Li family and the martial arts school?"

"What's the rush?"

Old Master Zhao's slow, leisurely voice came from inside the carriage.

"We've waited for decades, what's a little longer?"

"It's not too late to make a move after I break through my cultivation level and establish a good relationship with Shen Ze."

As he spoke, he took out a porcelain bottle from his pocket, which was the Viagra that Zhao Yong had traded for the courtesan and Chen Mo!

Thinking back to what the head of the Li family said tonight, even though he had a young son secretly raised in the county town, that bastard actually said that he was old and useless!

The more he thought about it, the angrier he became.

"I'm going back to the manor. I need to add another son to the Zhao family. Go back and inform the Sixth Madam to make preparations."

"Yes."

One of the guest advisors responded and quickly left.

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