Monkey Palace's entrance had been grand and imposing.
Zhang Jiucheng followed behind as she strode proudly ahead.
Lowly servants had no right to approach.
Only Jiang Xiaohou and Lu Chengwen were in the dining hall.
When Jiang Xiaohou saw Lu Chengwen, she was naturally overjoyed. "Brother, Little Monkey missed you so much."
Lu Chengwen smiled. "Have your injuries really healed completely?"
"Mm. I've even improved quite a bit. I'll protect you, Brother."
Zhang Jiucheng smiled. "The food and wine have already been prepared. How about this: Monkey Palace and CEO Lu, you two talk. I'll go arrange things in the kitchen."
Lu Chengwen said, "Zhang Family Head isn't an outsider. Stay and eat with us."
"This... wouldn't that be inappropriate?"
Jiang Xiaohou smiled. "Patriarch Zhang took the risk of sheltering us, and Little Monkey is deeply grateful. A guest should not overpower the host. How could we possibly drive you out? Eat with us. Since you took Brother in, you should also know how things have been progressing."
Zhang Jiucheng said, "CEO Lu and the Zhang Family share a bond of profound gratitude. My son was also fortunate enough to receive Monkey Palace's guidance, which gave him the chance to rise up. The Zhang Family knows gratitude and will never forget this kindness, even unto death. Besides, receiving Monkey Palace is an honor for the Zhang Family. We could only wish for it—only wish for it!"
Lu Chengwen did not stand on ceremony any longer. "How is it?"
Jiang Xiaohou shook her head. "Drunken Elder appeared. White Branch defeated Rat Head and was about to capture him alive when Drunken Elder rescued him. He said he would give us an explanation, but there has been no movement so far. Sky Net has also gone silent, without the slightest activity. The