Chapter 465
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Chapter 465 Left Celestial Master!
Xiangcheng, Martial Arts Association Hall.
This is the headquarters of the Xiangcheng area, with extremely luxurious buildings. The tallest office building is particularly high-tech, even more impressive than the skyscrapers in the central district.
At this moment, in the conference room on the thirtieth floor of the office building, several high-ranking officials were sitting formally, seemingly waiting for someone’s arrival.
Chairman Zhao Jidao didn’t even sit down, just standing at the entrance of the conference room.
The time reached three twenty-five in the afternoon.
The meeting was originally scheduled to start at three o’clock, and now almost half an hour had passed.
But since the key person hadn’t arrived, the meeting couldn’t begin.
Those who could attend today’s meeting were all high-ranking officials of the Xiangcheng Martial Arts Association. Usually, others waited for them, when had they ever waited for someone else?
But today, this person made these high-ranking officials wait without complaint, not even daring to show any displeasure.
Zhao Jidao stood at the entrance, his face expressionless.
After about ten more minutes, a figure appeared in Zhao Jidao’s view, walking unhurriedly… even lazily toward the conference room.
Before the person came close, Zhao Jidao already smelled a strong scent of alcohol, almost suffocating.
But Zhao Jidao still showed an extremely respectful expression on his face, bowing and saying, “Master Zuo, you’ve arrived. We’ve been waiting for you for some time.”
The middle-aged man addressed as Master Zuo had long hair tied in a ponytail at the back, a pale face without a beard, and unfocused eyes.
“I’m sorry, I went to a friend’s house for lunch, had some drinks, and didn’t notice the time. You haven’t been waiting long, have you?” Master Zuo said with a drunken expression.
“Not long, not long at all. Please come in, Master Zuo,” Zhao Jidao said repeatedly.
As soon as Master Zuo walked into the conference room, all the high-ranking officials who had been sitting stood up together, bowing and greeting Master Zuo.
“Hmm, sit down. We can start the meeting now,” Master Zuo said indistinctly, plopping down in the main seat of the conference room.
Zhao Jidao sat down beside him.
“Uh… Master Zuo, then we’ll officially start the meeting,” Zhao Jidao said.
“Start, start,” Master Zuo said, squinting his eyes.
Zhao Jidao gave Master Zuo a deep look, then turned to another high-ranking official beside him, letting him begin the presentation.
“In the past month, a large number of berserk martial artists have appeared in various districts of Xiangcheng. These martial artists share common characteristics: their bodies expand, they possess extreme strength, they’re in a frenzied state, and they destroy everything in sight, especially people.”
“They attack people indiscriminately, aiming to kill with their first strike. In the past month, many ordinary civilians have died at the hands of these berserk martial artists, with numbers reaching… shocking levels.”
“Our Martial Arts Association has taken countermeasures, dispatching martial artists… but due to the powerful physical capabilities of these berserk martial artists, as well as their unpredictable appearances, we find ourselves in a very difficult situation…”
This high-ranking official presented some data and characteristics of the berserk martial artists.
But before he could finish even half of his report, loud snoring echoed through the conference room.
The high-ranking officials looked at Master Zuo, who had fallen asleep with his head on the table, with strange expressions.
Even Zhao Jidao, who was usually very patient, now showed displeasure on his face.
Was this Zuo Hongru, Master Zuo, sent by the higher-ups to support them!?
His attitude was too arrogant, completely disregarding the Xiangcheng Martial Arts Association!
“Chairman, this…” the official responsible for the presentation looked toward Zhao Jidao.
Zhao Jidao’s face darkened, just as he was about to speak.
“You all seem very dissatisfied with me?”
At this moment, the snoring that filled the conference room suddenly stopped, replaced by a somewhat effeminate voice.
The high-ranking officials’ expressions changed, and they all looked toward Zuo Hongru at the head of the table.
At some point, Zuo Hongru had straightened up, his sharp gaze sweeping across the room.
His aura now was completely different from before.
Most strangely, even the strong smell of alcohol on him had suddenly disappeared.
“Chairman Zhao, I hope you understand one thing: I am here to assist your Xiangcheng Martial Arts Association. I am only doing you a favor,” Zuo Hongru said, looking at Zhao Jidao with cold eyes. “Even if I fall asleep, you should still treat me with utmost respect.”
“Yes, yes, I’m sorry, it’s our fault…” Zhao Jidao’s expression changed dramatically as he repeatedly apologized.
Zuo Hongru didn’t speak, but coldly surveyed the room.
“If you want my assistance, you must completely submit to me, understand?”
No one dared to speak.
A cold, terrifying aura emanated from Zuo Hongru, filling the entire conference room.
“When I ask you a question, you must answer,” Zuo Hongru said sinisterly.
These words were like a knife stabbing into their hearts, making everyone shudder.
“Understood! From now on, our entire Xiangcheng Martial Arts Association will obey your commands, Master Zuo!”
Zhao Jidao immediately stood up and bowed deeply to Zuo Hongru.
The other high-ranking officials didn’t dare to have any other thoughts and followed suit, bowing as well.
“Good. To show your sincerity, you will remain bowing like this throughout the meeting,” Zuo Hongru said with a cold smile.
As one of the guardians of the Yanchen Martial Arts Association, his strength was extraordinary, and his pride immense.
The so-called high-ranking officials before him were nothing in his eyes, and he didn’t need to give face to anyone.
After Zuo Hongru’s words, the scene in the conference room became somewhat comical.
The usually powerful and authoritative high-ranking officials maintained their bowing posture, not daring to breathe loudly.
“How many berserk martial artists are there in total?” Zuo Hongru asked, leaning back in his chair.
“According to the information we’ve gathered…” the official responsible for the presentation was about to speak.
“Don’t say so much! Answer exactly what I ask!” Zuo Hongru said coldly.
The official trembled all over and answered shakily, “Fi-five hundred plus.”
“Over five hundred?” Zuo Hongru narrowed his eyes slightly and said, “So the exact number is still unclear?”
“Y-yes,” the official answered.
“In that case, first investigate and clarify the number of these berserk martial artists! I need a number accurate to the ones place!” Zuo Hongru said coldly.
“Understood,” the official immediately replied.
After discussing this matter, Zuo Hongru fell silent.
The entire conference room quieted down.
After a long while, Zuo Hongru suddenly spoke, “That Fang Yu who’s been the talk of the town, I want to meet him.”
Zhao Jidao, seeing that no one dared to respond, spoke up, “Master Zuo, we previously also wanted to meet this young man, but he doesn’t seem to want to…”
“I don’t care whether he wants to or not. I want to meet him,” Zuo Hongru said coldly. “If he’s unwilling to come, force him to come, understand?”
“But, but he…”
Cold sweat dripped from Zhao Jidao’s forehead.
He had personally witnessed Martial Saint Chen Luo being defeated by Fang Yu! He knew how terrifyingly powerful Fang Yu was!
If Fang Yu didn’t want to meet Zuo Hongru, who could force him?
“Oh, indeed you can’t handle him,” Zuo Hongru stroked his chin, revealing a cold smile. “Fine, forget about this matter. I’ll handle it myself.”
Zhao Jidao breathed a sigh of relief.
“That’s all for today. I need to go back and rest,” Zuo Hongru stood up and turned to leave the conference room.
Before leaving, he patted Zhao Jidao’s head and said, “You come with me.”
After the two left the conference room, the high-ranking officials finally dared to straighten up, complaining bitterly.
They never imagined that this Master Zuo from Yanchen would be so difficult to deal with! More arrogant and domineering than any important figure they had ever encountered!
Yet they couldn’t resist!
This was a guardian from the Yanchen Martial Arts Association, someone they absolutely could not offend!
Zhao Jidao walked beside Zuo Hongru, taking the elevator down together.
Along the way, Zuo Hongru didn’t speak, and Zhao Jidao didn’t dare to open his mouth, his forehead covered in sweat.
“Chairman Zhao, I arrived in Xiangcheng last night, yet you didn’t come to welcome me. This makes me quite displeased,” Zuo Hongru said calmly.
“Ma-Master Zuo, last night I was handling some urgent official business…” Zhao Jidao hurriedly explained.
“How about this: arrange some entertainment for me today. If I’m pleased, I might let you off the hook. Otherwise…” Zuo Hongru smiled coldly.
Hearing these words, a flash of inspiration struck Zhao Jidao.
He had previously learned that this Master Zuo from Yanchen seemed to have a strong fondness for women.
“I understand. I will definitely arrange the best for you! Please rest assured, Master Zuo,” Zhao Jidao said.
…
Fang Yu and Su Lengyun returned to the apartment together.
As soon as they pushed open the door, they saw a shadowy figure standing on the balcony.
