A taxi stopped in front of a magnificent high-rise.
Two men in formal gentlemen's attire immediately greeted it at the entrance, personally opening the taxi door.
"Welcome to Haotai Gelin, sir!" one of the gentlemen said with a professional smile.
A young man in a long coat stepped out, then nodded and scanned his wristband over both men's wrists before speaking.
"Take me to the suite in Block A of the reception area!"
"Yes, I will personally guide you all the way!"
When the gentleman in the lead heard his wristband chime with a payment notification, he hurriedly nodded with a smile.
No kidding-a casual scan had given them a thousand in tips, enough to match several days of this man's wages.
Inside the enormous entertainment complex.
This place was known as a paradise for the rich, offering every luxury and indulgence one could want.
In short!
This was the most extravagant place in the entire East District, with everything from dining and entertainment to bathing and leisure.
As long as you had money, you could enjoy a life of luxury here.
Looks like this Liu Qing is fairly well-off... Chu Tiannan surveyed the lavish decor as he walked, marveling inwardly.
To become a prison warden at such a young age, his family probably has connections too.
Only after asking the guide beside him did he understand just how imposing the VIP area was.
Haotai Gelin's VIP area only received people of standing. Even if someone had money, if their status fell short...
They still would not be allowed in!
Those were the rules, and they had the confidence to enforce them!
"Honored sir, my clearance is insufficient, so I can only take you this far." The gentleman who had initially guided Chu Tiannan bowed slightly in apology.
"But someone will be here shortly to receive you personally, sir. I will take my leave!"
After the gentleman left, Chu Tiannan noticed an elegant woman in a black dress approaching him and was inwardly surprised.
So even a random receptionist here carries herself with this much poise?
Although the approaching woman could not be considered beautiful, her well-trained elegance was enough to make up for everything.
"Hello, sir. As this is the VIP area, guests are not permitted to wander freely. May I have your surname? I will take you to the location you reserved!"
The woman in black also wore a professional smile, her humble attitude leaving a favorable impression.
"The suite in Block A! Someone surnamed Liu booked it." Chu Tiannan nodded and stated the room directly.
"Ah, Mr. Chu. Mr. Liu has been waiting in the suite in Block A for some time. I will take you there right away!"
"Let's go!"
Chu Tiannan was not at all surprised to learn that Liu Qing had arrived before him.
After all, Liu Qing was in the wrong in this matter. He had no right to act arrogantly in front of Chu Tiannan now.
Upon entering an enormous room, Chu Tiannan felt that it was hardly a room at all, but rather a small villa inside one.
An indoor pool, an automatically controlled hundred-inch indoor projection system, and all manner of strange equipment left Chu Tiannan with one impression.
Luxury! Astonishing!
"Brother Chu, you're finally here!" At that moment, a casually dressed man approached warmly, his face full of friendly smiles.
"I'm Liu Qing. When I heard that Brother Chu was a Martial Artist, it really gave me a fright."
From the moment they met, Liu Qing was exceedingly warm, afraid of offending this mighty figure. Even his manner had become considerably humbler.
In the past, Liu Qing had been someone of consequence, no matter how one looked at it.
Even if he acted warmly, he would never have lowered himself to this extent.
Liu Qing had no choice but to bow his head. Chu Tiannan was already a Martial Artist.
That status alone weighed on him so heavily that he could barely breathe.
"Brother Chu, try this Hundred Herbs Liquid." Liu Qing warmly led Chu Tiannan to sit on the sofa, then personally poured tea for him.
Even Chu Tiannan could find no fault with his service.
Since he wants to pay to avert disaster, I'll agree. I happen to be short of money anyway. Having made up his mind, Chu Tiannan got straight to the point.
"Let's keep this short. I'm sure you invited me here to settle this privately."
Liu Qing nodded slightly at that, his face filled with remorse. Gritting his teeth, he said, "That little bastard Luo Ji has ruined me. If I'd known your status, Brother Chu, I wouldn't have dared even if you beat me to death."
"I actually arranged for people to deal with you in prison. Just thinking about it terrifies me!"
"This was entirely my fault. I can't thank you enough for coming here to forgive me, Brother Chu!"
Liu Qing had to remain humble. He had no choice. Fortunately, Chu Tiannan was strong.
If anything had happened to him, Liu Qing would have had to pay with his life!
Maliciously harming a Martial Artist was punishable by death! Immediate execution!
Chu Tiannan nodded slightly at his words. He knew the other man was not lying, and that Liu Qing truly was afraid.
After all, the status and standing of Martial Artists were unparalleled in this world.
"I know you weren't aware of my circumstances, which is why I accepted your invitation. Otherwise, I wouldn't have come," Chu Tiannan said calmly.
"Of course. Brother Chu has shown me consideration, and I must accept it with both hands." As he spoke, Liu Qing took a sizable metal case from beside him and opened it.
The case was stuffed with Earth Currency. Judging by the sight of it, the amount was certainly substantial!
Even Chu Tiannan could not help feeling his heart give a violent twitch at the sight of an entire case of cash.
How much money is that?
Seeing his reaction, Liu Qing immediately breathed an inward sigh of relief and hurriedly spoke with a smile.
"Brother Chu, this is five million in Earth Currency as an apology gift. I hope you'll show me mercy!"