Everyone thought Qi Dengxian had chickened out, but no one expected that he would suddenly strike Wang Bao at this moment!
Even Wang Bao himself was caught off guard. In fact, even if he had been prepared, it would have been useless.
Qi Dengxian slammed Wang Bao's face into the ground with a bang, smashing it to a bloody pulp. His nose bone broke instantly.
Seeing this scene, Xiang Dongqing couldn't help but stop in her tracks.
Both Shang Jun and Xiao Lei were also shocked, staring in astonishment.
They had experienced Chen Yongnian's strength firsthand, and now Qi Dengxian dared to strike Wang Bao? Wasn't he afraid Chen Yongnian would kill him later?
The young secretary was terrified, thinking that Qi Dengxian was most likely doomed this time and would die here!
"You've got some nerve!" Chen Yongnian roared in anger.
Qi Dengxian had attacked Wang Bao right in front of him, which was a blatant slap in the face. How could such an insult be tolerated?
Wang Hu also stood up immediately and said coldly, "Deputy Minister Qi, you've got the guts of a bear and a leopard to dare lay a hand on my cousin! Today, you won't walk out of this restaurant!"
Qi Dengxian, with a carefree expression, kicked aside the nearly unconscious Wang Bao and lazily said, "I originally thought Chen Yongnian's skills were mediocre, so I didn't bother getting involved in the dispute between your Tiger Gate Group and the Xiang Group."
"But your brother is truly an idiot, provoking me again and again."
"I think this piece of land should stay safely in the hands of the Xiang Group."
Chen Yongnian couldn't help but laugh, "Ha, ha ha! Good, very good! What a bold statement. I wonder where President Xiang found such an arrogant young man who dares to disregard me, a disciple of the Longmen Sect."
"Longmen Sect? What a joke! Call your master over, and even he will have to kneel in front of me and let me slap him." Qi Dengxian scoffed.
Yesterday, Ye Feng, a special guest of the Longmen Sect, had kneeled and apologized for offending Qi Dengxian because he knew how terrifying the consequences could be when the second-in-command got angry.
Upon hearing this, Xiang Dongqing couldn't help but sternly shout, "Deputy Minister Qi, this is a feud between the Xiang Group and the Tiger Gate Group. Don't drag the Longmen Sect into this!"
The conflict between the Xiang Group and the Tiger Gate Group hadn't fully surfaced yet. Especially from the Xiang Group's side, they were trying to avoid confronting the Tiger Gate Group, which had the backing of the Longmen Sect.
Now Qi Dengxian was openly challenging them in front of so many people, even saying that the Longmen Sect guest would have to kneel to him. This made her feel uneasy.
In terms of business rivalry, Xiang Dongqing was fearless; she could handle whoever came her way. But involving the Longmen Sect was a whole different story!
Shang Jun said gravely, "President Xiang, this Qi Dengxian is too reckless. It would be best to fire him sooner rather than later. If we let him keep acting like this, our Xiang Group will be ruined by him sooner or later!"
Xiao Lei, standing nearby, nodded in agreement. This guy didn't have much skill but had a big mouth, acting as if he were second only to heaven itself.
Even the usually understanding young secretary felt that Qi Dengxian's words were too thoughtless, as if he were trying to show off without regard for the consequences!
"Outrageous!"
Chen Yongnian, infuriated by Qi Dengxian's disrespect, roared, his face turning red with anger.
Wang Hu coldly said, "President Xiang, this sparring match was originally meant to assess whether the Xiang Group had the capability to develop the New Century plot."
"But you've failed to discipline your people. Now you have this foul-mouthed troublemaker who dares to insult a guest of the Longmen Sect."
"If Mr. Chen accidentally kills him later, please take full responsibility."
"Blame it on his foul mouth and arrogance!"
Qi Dengxian had already rolled up his sleeves and taken two steps forward, positioning himself in the wide area of the hall. "Come on, enough talking. Hurry up and make your move."
Seeing that Qi Dengxian was actually ready to fight Chen Yongnian, the people from the Xiang Group couldn't help but change their expressions.
"If Deputy Minister Qi is looking for death, there's no need for us to stop him," Shang Jun said sternly.
Xiang Dongqing also shook her head in disappointment, "Deputy Minister Qi, you must be accountable for your words. Since you've stepped forward, bear the consequences yourself."
Qi Dengxian smiled and said, "If I manage to keep this land in the Xiang Group's hands, shouldn't you consider my opinion when it comes to its development?"
Xiang Dongqing was stunned, then frowned and nodded, though she didn't think there was much hope.
Chen Yongnian was too powerful. Xiao Lei couldn't last even one move against him, and the seasoned Shang Jun had been defeated in just ten rounds.
Qi Dengxian was so young and just a minor prison guard. How could he possibly defeat someone like Shang Jun?
"You dared to hit me... You really dared to hit me... You hit me in front of the Tiger Gate Group!" At that moment, the barely conscious Wang Bao mumbled.
Qi Dengxian glanced at him coldly, "If you keep acting tough in front of me, I'll kill you."
Today, Qi Dengxian's long-suppressed anger was beginning to show, making his words unusually harsh.
Ever since seeing Yu Xiaolong at the prison gate, he'd been holding in a lot of frustration. Then, coming to Zhonghai and being distrusted by Qiao Qiumeng and others had added more. When Zhang Shaojie appeared, the Qiao family believed everything he said, further fueling his anger.
"Come, let me teach you how to fight with the Bagua Palm!" Qi Dengxian beckoned to Chen Yongnian.
"This guy's got a big mouth. Chen Yongnian's master is a Longmen Sect guest elder, a martial artist with unmatched skills, and he thinks he can teach him the Bagua Palm?"
"Mr. Chen's master is Ye, a famous grandmaster of the Longmen Sect, personally invited by the sect leader. His iron palms are unmatched in the world."
"With a teacher like that, Chen Yongnian must be a Bagua Palm expert too, and this guy says he's going to teach him? What a joke. Does he think he can compare to Master Ye?"
Hearing this, Chen Yongnian burst into laughter, his face twisted with rage, "Very well, you have a big mouth!"
"I've been practicing Bagua Palm for 18 years, mastering the 64 variations and perfecting every type of palm technique. I can wield any weapon from the Bagua school with ease."
"Other than my master, you're the first person who's ever dared say such arrogant things in front of me!"
Wang Bao gritted his teeth, "Mr. Chen, you have to kill him!"
Wang Hu also spoke coldly, "Mr. Chen, this animal insulted a Longmen Sect guest elder. That's an unforgivable crime. Make sure you kill him!"
"Fine!"
Chen Yongnian agreed without hesitation and stepped into the center of the hall, facing Qi Dengxian.
"I hope you can last a little while. Don't make this game end too quickly, because I want to take my time torturing you to death!" Chen Yongnian said coldly.
But Qi Dengxian, looking bored, raised his hand, signaling Chen Yongnian to hurry up and make his move.
"This guy is facing a master like Chen Yongnian, yet he's acting so arrogant. He's asking for death!" Shang Jun snorted coldly and said to Xiang Dongqing.
Xiao Lei nodded beside him. Qi Dengxian was standing so casually, full of openings, while Chen Yongnian was a Bagua Palm master, with unmatched agility. A single Bagua step could get him close in an instant and make Qi Dengxian pay the price.