Bodhisattva, please help me in my spiritual practice!

Seeing Huang Haisheng ask him with a cold smile, Ao Peng stood up. He was now 1.93 meters tall, completely towering over Huang Haisheng. It seemed that the shadow he cast could completely engulf the dazzling lights of the banquet hall, revealing his true colors.

When Huang Haisheng walked over, everyone was already drawn to the scene and watched with anticipation of a good show. But when Ao Peng stood up completely, everyone's instincts tightened, as if they were being watched by something fierce.

Huang Haisheng took two steps back, his fierce demeanor masking his inner weakness, and tried to speak again.

"Smack."

Ao Peng snapped his fingers, and chaos spread from his body, giving him complete control over the light and sound of the entire banquet hall.

"Good afternoon, everyone. My name is Ao Peng. I'm here today mainly to draw a clear line for you all. We've noticed that some game players have discovered that they can use sinister magic to increase their fate, which is not allowed. I don't want to cause you any trouble, and you'd better not cause me any trouble either!"

For the first time, all the players present felt the power of a true master. Some of them wanted to speak, but found that they could not make a sound. They could not even see Ao Peng. They could not even find a way to escape!

This also means that Ao Peng has the ability to single-handedly eliminate dozens of players present!

After saying this, Ao Peng snapped his fingers again, and chaos returned to his body like a tide.

Even just standing there as before, he appeared even more serene, like a mountain, and as profound as a river or sea.

Ao Peng looked at Huang Haisheng, "By the way, Mr. Huang, what were you trying to ask me? I didn't hear you clearly."

Huang Haisheng's face was as red as spilled dye.

What can he ask? What does he dare to ask?

Their family is indeed quite well-off, but what did Ao Peng just say? Let's draw a red line.

Who can draw a red line in this empire?

Therefore, it is obvious which force is behind Ao Peng.

No matter how powerful the Huang family is, if he dares to challenge them today and say he has objections to the red line, their family genealogy will be destroyed tomorrow.

As for whether Ao Peng represents the Empire, his extraordinary power has already explained everything.

Only a fool would believe that Ao Peng doesn't represent the empire.

Ao Peng is being used as a scapegoat; he's the chicken that's been chosen!

He's lucky he wasn't killed today!

Huang Haisheng quickly shrank back like a chick, "No, it's nothing."

He spoke quickly, coughing slightly as he swallowed, then hurriedly added, "I suddenly remembered I have a sick elderly mother at home..."

"Hahaha."

Chu Ge couldn't help but laugh out loud; Huang Haisheng really knew how to get away with it.

Don't be fooled by Huang Haisheng's silly answer. The most important thing now is to reduce Ao Peng's murderous intent. What could be easier to reduce murderous intent than playing dumb to amuse someone?

Ao Peng was amused. He glanced at Huang Haisheng. The conflict hadn't been serious, and he had already used Huang Haisheng to establish his authority. So he smiled and patted Huang Haisheng on the shoulder, "It's good that Mr. Huang understands."

Suddenly he asked, "You don't think I'm deliberately picking a fight with you, do you?"

Huang Haisheng shook his head vigorously, like a rattle drum. He was from a family that had been wealthy for generations; he wasn't a fool.

Ao Peng smiled and let go of his hand. "Alright, Mr. Huang's filial piety is commendable. You can go now."

Huang Haisheng quickly thanked him and left without looking back, harboring no thought of revenge whatsoever.

That was fucking terrifying! That was definitely an outdoor scene, and one that completely overshadowed everyone around it!

What level is this? He had read the internal reports and knew exactly what it meant; this was a level that had already been confirmed as a true successor.

Even if Ao Peng doesn't sit in the open anymore, he will still be part of the empire's shadow order, handling things that are difficult to say openly.

For a mere verbal dispute today, he challenged the entire shadow order of the empire?

He wanted to live a few more years!

Although the other players did not understand as clearly as Huang Haisheng, they had all received a complete nine-year compulsory education and knew what they could do and what they absolutely could not do.

They all listened attentively to Ao Peng's explanation.

Ao Peng continued, "By the way, I'll also be leaving some resources here for exchange in the future. You all won't mind, will you?"

The person who couldn't speak replied, "How could we not welcome you?!"

The one that could speak replied, "Seeing you is like seeing a father to us! We are always ready to receive your guidance!"

Ao Peng achieved the effect he wanted.

For power to spread, it must first have a legitimate reason.

The polling bureau did not ask him to do this today.

However, he had already learned about the higher-ups' attitude from Elder Mo that morning.

Today he's drawing the red line, the Bureau of Polling can't possibly undermine him, one of their own, can they?

Therefore, he felt perfectly justified in using the Bureau of Polling's influence to solidify his own power.

This incident has spread, and people will remember the red line drawn by the Bureau of Investigation, as well as Ao Peng, the person who drew that line!

This is the most basic operation of power.

Ao Peng casually took Chu Ge's hand and then put his arm around Chu Ge's waist.

Chu Ge's waist was wrapped around, and her body trembled slightly, but she still let Ao Peng wrap his arms around her waist completely.

Others might not have fully understood the use of force to intimidate others, but Chu Ge understood it perfectly.

Of course, even if she understood it, she was still drawn in.

With such an ambitious, good-looking man who has already made it into the successor list holding your waist, would you be willing to push him away?

Ao Peng chuckled and waved to everyone as a farewell.

These players are still very weak right now, so he doesn't have anything else to say or exchange. He's just asserting his sovereignty over Chu Ge now, and then Chu Ge can take over managing the players here.

Once in the car and buckled into his seatbelt, Chu Ge chuckled, "I really misjudged; I didn't expect to actually hit a golden baby. Are you free later?"

"without."

"I know a restaurant that makes really good river seafood, wanna try it?"

Chu Ge asked with a hint of anticipation.

At this point, she became somewhat insecure.

In terms of figure and appearance, she naturally doesn't think she's inferior to others.

But what if Ao Peng is the type who likes young people?

Time is always a woman's greatest enemy.

Ao Peng loosened his collar and took off his suit jacket, revealing his muscular chest, which made Chu Ge's eyes widen.

A man with power is like a perfume exuding hormones, possessing a fatal allure to women—a power determined by human genetic inheritance.

"I don't like eating river fish."

Chu Ge was taken aback for a moment, then his gaze dimmed slightly, his eyelashes drooped down, and he was just about to find a topic to change the subject.

But the next moment, Ao Peng's hand touched Chu Ge's back.

"Sister, I prefer home-cooked meals..."

Chu Ge quickly pushed Ao Peng's hand away, "No, we're driving."