Shao Jie is dead.

He died of heart failure at 4 a.m.

The news spread like wildfire, quickly becoming the headline of major media outlets in Zhenhai City, like a bombshell that stirred up huge waves on the already turbulent surface of Zhenhai City.

Reporters swarmed around the Parkson Group's towering building like wolves that have caught the scent of prey.

Flashbulbs went off one after another, as everyone hoped to get a firsthand interview.

However, amidst the clamor and prying eyes of the outside world, the interior of Parkson Group was eerily silent, with only the occasional whistling of the wind whispering secrets unknown to others.

A heavy, oppressive atmosphere hung in the air, like the calm before a storm, foreshadowing the impending upheaval.

The gates were tightly shut, the heavy iron doors blocking out outside prying eyes and noise, and also locking away the unresolved grief and uncertain future within the group.

Every footstep echoed amplified many times over in the empty corridor, resonating with mourning for the deceased and a lingering anxiety about the unknown challenges ahead.

Ye Chu received the news around 10 a.m.

The thought that this annoying guy is now dead only makes things more troublesome.

Ye Chu couldn't help but shake his head.

"Annoying!"

Just then, there was a gentle knock on the door.

After opening the door, the visitor was someone he recognized.

That long-legged martial artist, Yunceng.

"Aren't you going to let me in for a seat?"

Yun raised an eyebrow, a hint of impatience flashing in his eyes.

Ye Chu was slightly taken aback. Although he had dealt with Yun Ceng a few times, Ye Chu did not think that his relationship with Yun Ceng was very good.

At this critical juncture, the fact that the clouds came looking for him was somewhat unexpected for Ye Chu.

"Come in."

Ye Chu immediately stepped aside, allowing Yun to enter the living room.

Yunceng didn't stand on ceremony and walked to the sofa, crossing her long legs as she sat down.

"What would you like to drink?"

Ye Chu asked.

"Anything is fine, but tea is best."

Upon hearing this, Ye Chu nodded and began pouring water for himself.

"Hey, who's this beautiful lady?"

Yang Xinba, who was passing by, glanced at the clouds and quietly asked Ye Chu a question.

Upon hearing this, Ye Chu rolled his eyes.

"Are you blind? He's a man."

Yang Xinba chuckled but didn't reply, though his eyes held a meaningful look.

"You're looking for me because of Shao Jie's death, aren't you?"

Ye Chu held the cup, which was filled with warm water, and pushed it in front of the clouds.

The clouds nodded.

Immediately, Yun Ceng placed one hand on her thigh, rested her chin on her hand, and smiled at Ye Chu with sparkling eyes.

"You little brat, you're really annoying!"

"They always manage to cause trouble. Last time it was Wang Long, now it's Shao Jie, who's next?"

"Parkson Group? Shao Wenlong?"

"Is it still Yao Qianwei, the fourth-tier Grandmaster who oversees the Parkson Group?"

Ye Chu smiled helplessly, somewhat speechless.

"How can you blame me? I'm skilled enough to go to the Shanghai Martial Arts University, why didn't I go?"

"Surely I shouldn't just hand over the place to the young master of the Parkson Group just because he wants to go, right?"

Upon hearing this, the clouds nodded without expressing any objection.

In fact, Ye Chu was not wrong, but it was really troublesome because the young master insisted on having it.

Then, without further ado, the clouds got straight to the point.

"There are four martial arts practitioners at the third level in the Baisheng Group. Besides the three Yao brothers, there is another one named Chen Lei."

"These people have just passed the 10,000-level Qi and Blood Realm. Judging from their aptitude, they should never be able to reach the Grandmaster Realm in this lifetime."

"However, what you really need to worry about is Yao Qianwei, who is at the fourth-tier Grandmaster level."

"He possesses tens of millions of units of Qi and blood, and his mastery of Qi is unparalleled. His strength far exceeds your imagination. I estimate that if you were to fight him..."

"Ten deaths, no chance of survival!"

Ye Chu nodded.

He knew he had no chance of winning against Yao Qianwei.

This is almost like the suppression of a different plane. My own blood and energy is only a few thousand calories, while Yao Qianwei's blood and energy has already exceeded ten million.

"So I suggest you run, run as far as you can."

"When the Dragon Kingdom Bridge opens and the Magic City opens, you can go to the Magic City. At that time, even the Parkson Group will not dare to touch it."

Shanghai is located on the front line of the Dragon Kingdom's fight against monsters.

From the map, it looks like an isolated island, and the only way to get to and from Shanghai is through the Dragon Kingdom Bridge.

That is why Shanghai has the most powerful people in the Dragon Kingdom.

Because everyone in Shanghai knows that they can only guard this place and have no way out.

Shanghai is the Great Wall of Steel of the Dragon Kingdom, a Great Wall of Steel occupied by countless dragons, keeping monsters firmly out of its gates.

Once you enter Shanghai, no one will dare to touch you.

Because behind you is Shanghai.

Upon hearing this, Ye Chu shook his head slightly, a hint of disdain in his eyes.

The world is vast, but where can one possibly go?

Even if he fled to the ends of the earth, the massive Parkson Group remained like a shadow, relentlessly pursuing him and determined to avenge him.

Ye Chu thought to himself, he would rather die than become a fleeing ghost, barely clinging to life in this world.

This pride and resilience is the dignity of a martial artist.

"Not bad, Wu Hongdao was right about you."

Yun nodded slightly, a hint of approval in his expression, and then slowly pulled an antique-looking envelope from his sleeve.

He gently opened the envelope, a glimmer of light flashed by, and he carefully poured out its contents.

A yellowed slip of paper drifted down leisurely. Although the writing on it was slightly faded, it still exuded an undeniable authority.

"This is evidence of crimes accumulated by the Parkson Group over the years. I have taken a quick look at it, and each and every one of them is a serious crime that is enough to make one shudder."

"Not to mention the clandestine drug smuggling and the conversion of female soldiers, both of which are unforgivable taboos under the ironclad laws of the Dragon Kingdom."

Then, the clouds produced a medal.

"This is the enforcement order that Wu Hongdao authorized you to carry out. How should I put it? Zhenhai City may seem calm on the surface, but in reality, it has been turbulent for a long time."

The clouds seemed lost in thought.

"Wu Hongdao has always wanted to take down the Parkson Group, but there are people behind the Parkson Group, which makes it difficult for Wu Hongdao to make a move easily."

"It's almost a dead end."

"But thankfully, you, Ye Chu, have appeared now. You may be the key to solving this deadlock."

A smile appeared on the clouds.

"Martial artists may seem to have the power to trample on the law, but in reality, very few would do so willingly!"

"The reason is simple: once you break the law, you lose its protection."

"Ye Chu, remember to be flexible. Try to put yourself on the side of justice; that might be your last trump card!"

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