The next day, Wild Lion City.
Outside a rather luxurious clothing store, Yang Chen, dressed in black, emerged hand in hand with Zi Yan, who had washed up and changed into a brand-new light purple outfit.
Seeing the happy smile on Zi Yan's face, Yang Chen reached out and stroked her head. Just as he was about to speak, his brows suddenly furrowed. He lifted his eyes slightly and swept his gaze over the surroundings.
The bustling street was abnormally quiet. There were clearly even more pedestrians than before, yet hardly any sound could be heard.
The moment Yang Chen emerged, someone from the crowd immediately strode forward. Judging by the aura within him, he was actually a peak Dou Ling expert. From a distance, he cupped his hands toward Yang Chen and Zi Yan in salute, bowed slightly, and called out in a clear voice.
"Lord Yang, Miss Yang, my gang leader has prepared a banquet and hopes that you and Miss Yang will honor us with your presence."
"Is this your gang leader's sincerity?"
Yang Chen glanced at the surrounding crowd and spoke casually. The peak Dou Ling's expression changed, and he hurriedly explained in a low voice.
"My lord has misunderstood. Our gang leader bears absolutely no ill intent. He merely heard that you and Miss Yang were passing through and wished to fulfill his duties as host. It is simply that this place has too many prying eyes and ears, so he specifically sent me to invite Lord Yang and Miss Yang."
That single remark from Yang Chen had frightened the Dou Ling half to death. He feared that one careless misstep would displease this great figure.
He had accompanied his gang leader to witness yesterday's battle in Maple City. That invincible figure had been carved