Chapter 155: The Power Behind the Token

Chapter 155: Chapter 155: The Power Behind the TokenArriving outside a private room, Xiao Yifeng saw two men with somber expressions standing guard. After giving Xiao Yifeng a glance, one of them opened the door and said, "Please!"

Xiao Yifeng stepped into the room, which was filled with an ancient charm. His eyes quickly took in the surroundings and he noticed a middle-aged man in a white robe sitting in front of a pear wood round table. The man had a square face and a solemn expression.

There was an authoritative air about him that didn’t arise from anger but was imposing nonetheless. His presence was so restrained that even Xiao Yifeng found it difficult to sense his true strength.

A master, an absolute master!

Gazing upon the man, an instinctive sense of caution welled up inside Xiao Yifeng. His body immediately tensed, readying itself defensively.

"Mr. Xiao, please take a seat!"

The middle-aged man looked at Xiao Yifeng, offering a faint smile as he spoke directly.

Xiao Yifeng sat across from the man, eyeing the array of dishes on the table without partaking in the meal. Instead, he locked eyes with the man and said, "Let’s start with introductions. Who are you, and why have you sought me out?"

"I am Zuo Qing. As to why I’ve come to find you, it is for that black Token in your possession," the middle-aged man said indifferently.

Xiao Yifeng’s pupils constricted slightly, and a peculiar light flashed in his eyes as he responded,

"I would really like to know what this Token in my hands is, to warrant such persistent attempts by your people to snatch it, to the point where even you, the boss behind the scenes, have taken action."

"I cannot reveal the secrets of the Token to you. You only need to know that it is very important to us. Moreover, it was originally ours but was lost due to some mishaps," the middle-aged man said with a grave voice.

"You all? It seems you have a powerful backing. Or maybe your Clan values this Token very much," Xiao Yifeng said calmly, then picked up his chopsticks and began to eat the dishes on the table.

"Indeed, the Token is very important to us, but it is of no use to you. If you hand it over to me, perhaps we could become friends, and if you ever need Zuo Qing’s help in the future, I would surely lend you a hand," he said.

While eating, Xiao Yifeng’s mouth curved into a slightly sinister smile as he said, "And if I refuse, I suppose I won’t be able to leave this private room tonight, will I?"

In an instant, a formidable and terrifying might filled the room. Zuo Qing’s eyes darkened, and the air grew heavy, creating an almost suffocating atmosphere.

Xiao Yifeng’s expression hardened, and his eyes reflected a careful vigilance as he silently acknowledged, How powerful!

Xiao Yifeng summoned all his power to barely resist this fearsome aura, and he could tell that the man hadn’t even unleashed his full strength yet.

"If you stubbornly refuse to hand it over, I’ll have to take matters into my own hands and retrieve it," said Zuo Qing, his voice icy as a chilling aura emanated from his body.

"I’m guessing you didn’t take direct action before, choosing to use diplomacy before force, because you couldn’t fathom my origins and you were wary of the background I might have, which is why you’ve been so polite up until now. Are you not afraid of provoking a powerful backing by taking action now?" Xiao Yifeng suddenly broke the silence.

"I previously hesitated indeed because of the potential power behind you. But, to retrieve the Token, I am willing to risk offending any might."

Zuo Qing declared coldly, a glint of cold light sparkling in his eyes as the chilling aura around him intensified.

"It seems this Token really is of great importance to you all. In that case... I guess I’ll have to give it to you then."

Xiao Yifeng’s lips curled into a smile as he spoke.

Zuo Qing’s eyes narrowed, and the terrifying aura that had enveloped his body suddenly dissipated, restoring calm all around. Xiao Yifeng, in particular, silently breathed a sigh of relief.

"Thank you, Mr. Xiao," said Zuo Qing, looking at Xiao Yifeng.

"No need for that, I simply don’t want to provoke such a powerful enemy over a mere token. However, I don’t have the token with me right now. Send someone to the Ye Corporation tomorrow, and I’ll hand it over then,"

Xiao Yifeng stated plainly.

"Alright, this time we’ve made a friend. If you need anything in the future, come find me at Tianlong Villa on the outskirts of Tianhai City," Zuo Qing said with a hint of a smile as he looked at Xiao Yifeng.

Afterward, the two of them started drinking together, seeming to get along quite well.

Half an hour later, Xiao Yifeng left Tianxiang Restaurant.

At the same time, inside the Xu Family’s residence in Tianhai, the atmosphere was incredibly tense.

Lin Tian’ao sat on the sofa, his face twisted in a furious scowl, while Xu Ruhai sat beside him, frowning deeply, puffing on a cigar. Xu Ming and Xu Yuan both stood to one side, their faces grim.

"Uncle, shouldn’t you give me an explanation for this matter?" Lin Tian’ao said coldly, looking at Xu Ruhai. Although he addressed him as uncle, there was no respect in his tone—just interrogation and anger.

Xu Ruhai exhaled a ring of smoke and looked at Lin Tian’ao, saying, "Tian’ao, I’m sorry, your uncle has let you down. I’ve wronged you."

"Tonight, I have suffered the greatest humiliation of my life. Uncle, you must give me an explanation," Lin Tian’ao said coldly, huffing.

Xu Ruhai’s brow furrowed as he asked, "What do you think should be done, Tian’ao?"

"The one who crippled my men must be brought before me. I want to torture him severely. As for Tianxiang Restaurant, tear it down. And that proprietress—she’s got some looks on her. Capture her for me; I want to fuck her to death!"

Lin Tian’ao’s eyes narrowed, a lecherous gleam flitting across them.

"Tian’ao, I’m afraid I can’t meet any of the demands you’re making," Xu Ruhai said in a grave voice.

"What? You can’t do it?" Lin Tian’ao’s face darkened as he coldly said, "Uncle, the Lin family expended so much effort to help your Xu family rise to become one of the Tianhai’s Four Great Clans, to see your Xu Corporation flourish."

"You’re telling me you can’t handle such a trivial matter? Are all of you in the Xu Family useless? What was the point of the Lin family supporting you?"

Hearing Lin Tian’ao speak so insultingly, the faces of Xu Ruhai and his two sons turned unsightly, but they suppressed their words and remained silent until Xu Ruhai spoke up:

"Tian’ao, you’re my nephew. If you’re bullied, how could I not care? It’s just that you’re unaware of the circumstances. The one who injured your men is named Xiao Yifeng, fiancé to Miss Ye of one of Tianhai’s Four Great Families, the Ye Family.

"The Ye Family’s status and power in Tianhai far surpass that of our family, and it’s not easy to move against him. As for Tianxiang Restaurant, it’s even harder to touch."

"Although I’m not sure who is the true owner behind the scenes of Tianxiang Restaurant, even people from the Tianhai’s Four Great Families and those from the city government don’t dare to act recklessly there. That’s enough to prove that Tianxiang Restaurant has a profound backing, and I, Xu Ruhai, simply cannot touch them."