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A Martial Artist dressed in a gray long robe stood Guard by the carriage, waiting at any moment for instructions from the person inside.

"Set off," a young voice called out from within the carriage.

The Martial Artist in the gray robe immediately shouted, "Depart for Drunken Immortal Restaurant!"

Over twenty Martial Artists instantly surrounded the carriage, slowly making their way toward the Drunken Immortal Restaurant.

Stone City was in chaos, as many people refused to submit to the Shen Family's rule. If it were a single Family, it would be simple enough to just exterminate them.

However, there were many independent Martial Artists who also defied the Shen Family. Occasionally, assassinations of the Shen Family's Direct Line disciples would occur, which was why Young Master Shen was accompanied by so many Guards.

The carriage did not move quickly. Before long, it began to sway, and a seductive voice drifted out from within.

The Martial Artist in the gray robe, guarding right beside the carriage, naturally heard the sounds inside. Recalling Young Miss Wan'er's exquisite figure, he couldn't help but swallow hard.

"Another poor soul," the Martial Artist in the gray robe thought, shaking his head and feeling a bit of pity for Young Miss Wan'er.

She was such a good girl; falling into the life of a courtesan was tragic enough, but now she had fallen into Young Master Shen's hands.

Regardless of how well she served him, she wouldn't have a good end.

If she served him well, there might be rewards of gold and silver, but was Young Master Shen's money really that easy to take?

If she didn't serve him well, she might die on the spot at Young Master Shen's hands.

In Stone City, Shen Ba was notoriously tyrannical; far too many women had died by his hand.

This girl hadn't come out of admiration for Shen Ba's prestige or a willingness to serve him. Rather, if she hadn't come, disaster would have struck immediately; she had no choice but to comply.

Soon, they arrived at the Drunken Immortal Restaurant.

The originally bustling Drunken Immortal Restaurant had long since been booked out by Young Master Shen—as for whether he had paid…

Was there even a need to ask?

Young Master Shen taking an interest in the Drunken Immortal Restaurant was the Restaurant's good fortune. What payment was needed? Did they not want to stay in Stone City anymore?

"Young Master Shen has arrived!" Seeing the carriage approach, a Female Boss with a mature charm swayed her slender waist and called out with a loud, beaming smile.

However, the disgust in the corners of her eyes deeply betrayed the smile on her face.

True to her role as a boss, the moment Young Master Shen stepped out of the carriage, she completely concealed her look of disgust.

If the Martial Artist in the gray robe hadn't been so skilled at reading people, he wouldn't have noticed at all.

As Young Master Shen emerged, he straightened his clothes. Seeing that everyone in the Restaurant had come out to welcome him, a look of satisfaction appeared on his face.

"There's no need for such a grand display today. I have business; I'm waiting for someone," Shen Ba said indifferently.

The Female Boss immediately replied, "Then please come inside and sit. There are many commoners outside who might disturb you, Young Master. I have already prepared a private room where you can wait while you eat."

"Wan'er, why aren't you leading the Young Master to the most luxurious private room upstairs?"

"Yes," a response came from the carriage.

"Forget it," Shen Ba waved his hand. "The person coming today is very important, so let's skip the formalities. I'll go to the private room myself."

The Female Boss was somewhat surprised. Usually, whenever Shen Ba visited, he was surrounded by followers and a bevy of beauties. Why did he want to go upstairs alone this time? What kind of guest was coming to make him so solemn?

"Once the person arrives, make sure you treat them well," Shen Ba said before heading upstairs.

Nearby, a Middle-aged Man appeared at the corner, a smile playing on his lips.

This Middle-aged Man was none other than Qin Ming, who had consumed a divine form pill. He had just gone to the Shen Family Residence and seen this Young Man come out.

Qin Ming possessed intelligence on the Shen Family, so he naturally knew that this Young Man was Shen Ba.