Crossover: Pen name: Dazai Osamu, Omega Kasumigaoka

He stretched out his right hand and swung it sharply at the woman, the movement swift and decisive.

"Slap!" A crisp slap echoed in the hall as the woman was slapped hard by Ling Langtian.

Her cheeks instantly swelled up, and her eyes were filled with fear and grievance.

"660," she covered her face, tears welling up in her eyes, but she dared not utter a sound, silently enduring it all.

"How could you let just anyone in?"

Ling Langtian angrily questioned him, his voice low and stern, full of authority.

The woman was so frightened that she trembled all over. She immediately knelt on the ground and said, sobbing uncontrollably:

"I'm sorry... I'm so sorry... I... I didn't know who he was... I really... didn't mean to..."

Seeing the woman trembling, Ling Langtian's anger subsided slightly.

But he still didn't let her go, and continued:

"As a servant of the Ling family, you should know who can be let in and who cannot."

“I will teach you a lesson from this incident, and I hope you will learn from it in the future.”

The woman nodded repeatedly, her face filled with regret and guilt.

She knew that her mistake might have serious consequences for her, but she could only bear it silently.

Kitahara Shin quietly observed all of this, and he couldn't help but admire Ling Langtian's authority and decisiveness.

However, he also felt sympathy and pity for the woman's plight.

He understood that in this hierarchical family, even a small mistake could lead to irreparable consequences.

Ling Langtian looked at the woman, his eyes filled with displeasure, and coldly commanded:

"Get out of here right now. If you make this mistake again, I will not let you off easily."

Upon hearing this, the woman felt as if she had been granted a pardon. She quickly bowed her head in agreement, her eyes filled with tears, and swiftly withdrew from the main hall.

The main hall returned to silence, leaving only Ling Langtian and Beiyuan Zhen.

Ling Langtian sat in the main seat, slightly adjusted his posture, and turned his gaze to Kitahara Shin again, asking with a puzzled look:

"Who are you? My Ling family has no connection with you. Why are you here and specifically asking for my name?"

Kitahara Shin stood up, cupped his hands in a respectful bow, and replied:

“I am Kitahara Makoto. I have come to visit you today because I have an important matter to ask of you… I have come here today to discuss the Tree Hole Tavern under your family’s name.”

Ling Langtian raised an eyebrow. He hadn't expected Beiyuan Zhen to mention the Tree Hole Tavern, which made him even more curious about Beiyuan Zhen's purpose.

He leaned slightly forward, gesturing for Kitahara Makoto to continue.

Seeing this, Kitahara Makoto continued:

"I greatly admire the Tree Hole Tavern's business philosophy and the quality of its drinks, and I believe it has enormous development potential."

"However, I recently heard that the tavern has encountered some difficulties in its operation, so I have come to discuss this with the owner."

"Let's see if there's an opportunity to collaborate and take the pub to new heights together."

2.9 Upon hearing this, a hint of surprise flashed in Ling Langtian's eyes.

He hadn't expected Kitahara Makoto to know so much about the Tree Hole Tavern, and he certainly hadn't expected the other party to propose a collaboration.

He pondered for a moment and slowly said:

"The Tree Hole Tavern is indeed one of the properties under my Ling family, and it has recently encountered some challenges."

"However, I need to understand the specific plans and proposals regarding the cooperation you mentioned first."

Chapter 491 How is the Ancestral Dragon Chamber of Commerce?

Ling Langtian took the proposal from Kitahara Shin, glanced at it briefly, and then showed a hint of disdain.

He raised his head and laughed mockingly:

"Young man, your plan sounds wonderful, but do you think you can convince me with just a plan? I haven't seen your sincerity or your abilities yet."

Hearing Ling Langtian's mockery, Kitahara Shin couldn't help but feel annoyed.

But he quickly calmed down and thought it best to just lay his cards on the table.

So he took a deep breath, slowly took out 24 golden tokens from his pocket, and placed them on the table in front of Ling Langtian.

Ling Langtian was taken aback when he saw the golden token that suddenly appeared on the table.

He quickly leaned closer to examine it closely and saw that a lifelike dragon was carved on the token!

Surrounded by cloud patterns and auspicious omens, the entire token exudes an aura of majesty and mystery.

Ling Langtian's eyes widened, and he asked in shock:

"Where...where did this token come from? Who exactly are you?"

Kitahara Makoto saw that Ling Langtian finally showed a look of shock, and secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

He answered calmly:

“This token is a membership token of the ‘Zulong Chamber of Commerce,’ and I am a core member of the Phoenix Chamber of Commerce.”

"The purpose of my visit is to suppress your Ling family while also discussing some cooperation."

Upon hearing the words "Zulong Chamber of Commerce," Ling Langtian's expression instantly turned serious.

The Zulong Chamber of Commerce is a renowned chamber of commerce on the continent, with influence spanning the entire continent. For the Ling family, cooperating with such a chamber of commerce is undoubtedly a huge opportunity.

Ling Langtian took a deep breath, sat back down in his chair, and said to Kitahara Shin:

"I see. You're from the Ancestral Dragon Merchant Guild. Well then, perhaps we can have a proper talk."

"Wait a moment"

"What did you say"

"Suppressing my Ling family?"

Ling Langtian, belatedly realizing what was happening, exclaimed in shock.

Facing Ling Langtian's questioning gaze, Kitahara Shin answered without hesitation:

"That's right, I meant to suppress the Ling family. However, this is not unfounded; there are reasons behind it."

Ling Langtian frowned. He knew that the Zulong Chamber of Commerce was powerful, but he did not expect them to come directly to the Ling family.

He asked in a deep voice:

"What is the reason for suppressing the Ling family? Our Ling family has always been cautious in our business dealings and has never offended any powerful forces."

Kitahara Makoto sighed and slowly said:

"Actually, this incident is related to your son, Ling Zhitian. He got into some trouble outside, and the person behind that trouble is an important client of our Zulong Chamber of Commerce."

"And that important client is me!"

Upon hearing this, Ling Langtian immediately understood. Those who could sit in the position of family head naturally possessed great abilities and a strong heart.

He immediately guessed that Ling Zhitian had probably caused trouble outside, and not just any trouble, but trouble that had offended a big shot like the Zulong 660 Chamber of Commerce.

He took a deep breath, suppressing his anger, and said to Kitahara Shin:

“Ling Zhitian is indeed my son. If he really gets into trouble outside, I will take responsibility for handling it. However, I need to understand the specific situation first.”

Kitahara Makoto nodded in understanding. He said:

“I will tell you the details, but before that, I hope you can have Ling Zhitian come over. After all, he is the person involved in the whole incident.”

Ling Langtian pondered for a moment, then said:

“Alright, I’ll have Ling Zhitian come as soon as possible. However, before that, I need to arrange some internal family matters. Please wait a moment.”

Chapter 492 Ling Langtian's Change of Face to Send Off Guests

After saying that, Ling Langtian stood up and walked towards the study next to him.

He understood that this incident could have a significant impact on the Ling family and must be handled with caution.

At the same time, he also began to think about how to deal with the suppression from the Zulong Chamber of Commerce and how to resolve the trouble caused by Ling Zhitian.

Shortly after Ling Langtian left, the study door slowly opened, and he walked out with steady steps. However, surprisingly, Ling Zhitian did not appear after him.

Ling Langtian's face showed a hint of seriousness, but his expression was unusually calm.

He returned to the living room, his gaze falling directly on Kitahara Makoto, a mocking smile playing on his lips:

"Beiyuan Zhen, so what if you're from the Zulong Chamber of Commerce? Do you think you can make the Ling family bow down just because you have a token?"

Kitahara Makoto's face darkened upon seeing this.

He hadn't expected Ling Langtian to challenge his authority so directly, but he suppressed his anger and calmly replied:

"Patriarch Ling, I am not here to be your enemy. But Ling Zhitian's matter concerns the reputation of our Ancestral Dragon Chamber of Commerce."

"It also concerns the cooperative relationship between our chamber of commerce and important clients. If your Ling family refuses to handle this matter, then don't blame me for being impolite."

Upon hearing this, a hint of disdain flashed in Ling Langtian's eyes. He chuckled contemptuously:

"Whatever. My Ling family has weathered many storms since its founding. Why would we be afraid of a small Zulong Chamber of Commerce like yours?"

Kitahara Shin's face flushed red with anger at Ling Langtian's words. He stood up and glared at Ling Langtian.

"Ling Langtian, you should think this through! The strength of our Zulong Chamber of Commerce is not something your small Ling family can contend with!"

Ling Langtian remained unmoved. He glanced indifferently at Bei Yuanzhen, then turned to the servant beside him and gave the order:

"see a visitor out."

Upon hearing this, the servant immediately stepped forward and gestured for Kitahara Makoto to enter.

Looking at Ling Langtian's indifferent back, Kitahara Shin's anger was even more difficult to suppress.

He glared at Ling Langtian fiercely, then turned and left angrily.

With Kitahara Makoto gone, the living room returned to calm.

However, Ling Langtian's mood was not calmed by this. He knew that this conflict with the Zulong Chamber of Commerce might bring an unprecedented crisis to the Ling family.

But he also understood that as the head of the Ling family, he had to step forward to protect the family's honor and interests.

Ling Langtian sat in the chair in the study, lost in thought.

He began to think about how to deal with the suppression from the Zulong Chamber of Commerce and how to resolve the troubles caused by Ling Zhitian.

He knew that this incident was not just a simple business conflict, but a test of the family's fate.

As time went by, Ling Langtian gradually formed a plan in his mind.

He decided to first negotiate with the Zulong Chamber of Commerce in an attempt to resolve the conflict between the two parties.

At the same time, he will also send people to secretly investigate Ling Zhitian's affairs, find out the truth, and handle the matter properly.

Kitahara Makoto left the Ling family in a huff, hurrying across the front yard, his face ashen, filled with anger and resentment.

He quickly walked toward a black sedan parked not far away. The sedan had a streamlined design and a mirror-like sheen, exuding a calm and luxurious aura.

Kitahara Makoto opened the car door, got into the driver's seat, and his actions revealed a decisiveness that should not be underestimated.

He gently adjusted the seat to make sure he was comfortable, then skillfully started the vehicle.

The engine roared deep and powerful, as if proclaiming its strength and speed.

Chapter 493 The Twelve Golden Towers of the Ancestral Dragon

As the vehicle slowly drove out of the Ling family's gate, Kitahara Makoto's tense nerves relaxed slightly.

His gaze was fixed firmly ahead, his hands gripping the steering wheel tightly, every movement precise and powerful.

The scenery outside the window rushed past as the vehicle moved, the city's prosperity and hustle and bustle flashing by like a fast-forward scene in a movie, brief and hurried.

The vehicle entered the main road, and Kitahara Makoto sped up.

He skillfully maneuvered the vehicle, weaving through the busy traffic, each lane change, acceleration, and deceleration performed with such composure.

His eyes gleamed with a resolute light, as if telling the world that he would never give up because of this failure.

Outside the car window, the city scenery constantly changed. Skyscrapers stood tall, their lights blazing, forming a unique cityscape.

Looking at these familiar yet unfamiliar scenes, Kitahara Makoto couldn't help but feel a surge of inexplicable emotions.