In the pulsating rhythm of the music-filled bar, Yang Yi stood up and headed toward the second floor. As he reached the staircase, two burly men in suits blocked his way.

"Sorry, sir, you need a pass to enter the private rooms on the second floor," one of the men said, his brows furrowed as he sized up Yang Yi with disdain. He sneered, then turned his attention back to the girls dancing in the main hall.

Yang Yi couldn't help but laugh in exasperation. Do I really look that shabby in this outfit?

He was wearing a carbon fiber nano-combat suit, which had been with him for over two years, surviving countless battles. It could even withstand alloy blades, yet in recent days, it had been repeatedly dismissed as worthless.

With a hint of helplessness, he calmly asked, "How do I get a pass?"

The man, no longer bothering to look at him, impatiently replied, "Spend 188,000, and you'll receive a special membership card from Hai Tian Yi Se. With that card, you can go up."

Yang Yi nodded and turned to look at Ying Yi, who stood stiffly nearby. The cool arrogance that had once graced Ying Yi's young, handsome face was now replaced with deep reluctance.

However, with an order from the Divine King, even unwillingness had to be set aside!

Ying Yi, standing tall and straight, suddenly strode up to the DJ platform, his steps oozing confidence. He reached out, switched off the sound system, and grabbed the microphone.

At that moment, the bar's security, hidden in the shadows, all turned their attention to Ying Yi. Two of them even started walking toward him.

But before they could reach him, Ying Yi, holding the microphone, coolly and coldly declared, "Everyone's expenses tonight are on me!"

The bar fell silent for just an instant, then erupted in cheers, whistles, and shouts of excitement.

The security guards halted, and Yang Yi, witnessing this scene, glanced at the burly man before him, who was now staring in shock. Yang Yi spoke calmly, "Is that enough?"

The man swallowed nervously and quickly instructed someone to prepare a membership card. Then, without hesitation, he bent over and said, "I'm sorry!"

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Amid the flickering lights and swaying dancers.

In a luxurious private room, three women were twisting their snake-like waists on the table. They were dressed in swimsuits, and in the gaps between their skin and the swimsuits were stuffed bills of cash!

"Heh heh, that's great! Keep it up, get a little wilder. Yes, yes, the wildest one tonight, I'll stuff her bra full of money!" A handsome young man with a sunny disposition held a glass of wine, watching the three young girls dance before him. Next to him knelt another girl, her face still bearing the clear imprint of a slap.

This young man was, of course, Xu Shaotian.

He glanced down disdainfully at the kneeling girl and sneered, "If you're selling yourself, don't pretend to be pure! If you want to act pure, then why the hell are you selling yourself?"

The girl remained silent, her head bowed.

Xu Shaotian couldn't be bothered with her anymore. After all, he was here to have fun, not to deal with pretenders.

At that moment, the door opened, and a smiling young man, bent over in deference, walked in. Seeing Xu Shaotian's displeased expression, he immediately knelt and crawled toward him.

Once he reached Xu Shaotian's side, he said, "Young Master Xu, someone outside is covering everyone's expenses!"

Xu Shaotian was taken aback. "Covering everyone's expenses" was a term used in nightclubs and discos, meaning someone was paying for everyone's bill.

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With a wave of his hand, the three sweat-drenched girls immediately stopped dancing. Xu Shaotian's eyes were filled with surprise. He knew that covering everyone's expenses wasn't something just anyone could do.

For a night like this, the bill would be at least tens of millions.

After all, the alcohol in bars wasn't cheap. It's not uncommon for drinks to cost hundreds of yuan per glass, and there are even bottles priced at tens or hundreds of thousands!

And this was just an ordinary bar. At Hai Tian Yi Se, you'd better not even think about it without tens of millions. The place was crawling with girls and even more with rich people, and their taste in alcohol was far beyond what ordinary people could imagine.

He knew better than anyone how expensive the drinks there were.

If someone dared to cover everyone's expenses, they must have the means to back it up. Otherwise, Hai Tian Yi Se would crush them.

To casually throw out tens of millions in a single night—what kind of power was needed for that?

It was something he definitely couldn't do. Even though the Xu family had now risen to the ranks of second-tier families, and he was the eldest son, he could only access a few million in cash, all of which had specific uses.

With these thoughts, Xu Shaotian already had the intention of making a connection. If he could get to know this person, flatter them, and curry favor, it might just be another stepping stone!

After all, the Xu family's rise was built on a series of well-placed connections!

If he played his cards right, not only would his standing in the family improve, but the Xu family as a whole might even benefit!

"Go find out who this person is and which private room they're in!" Xu Shaotian said, rubbing his chin.

The young man didn't leave but instead immediately replied, "Young Master Xu, I already asked. He's not from around here, a new face. I'll go check again..."

Before he could finish, there was a knock on the door.

Xu Shaotian froze for a moment. He didn't recall inviting any friends over.

Still, Xu Shaotian was well-known in certain circles.

With this in mind, he called out, "Come in!"

Then he leaned back on the sofa, casually pulling a girl into his arms, his eyes playful as he watched the door.

Acting like a seasoned player...

The door opened the next moment, and Yang Yi and Ying Yi walked in with calm expressions.

Seeing Xu Shaotian, Yang Yi smiled slightly. "Young Master Xu?"

Young Master?

Could they be from Hanzhong?

Xu Shaotian thought to himself as he sized up Yang Yi. He was sure he didn't know this person, yet the other seemed to know him.

At this moment, the lackey beside him whispered, "Young Master Xu, this is the one who covered everyone's expenses tonight."

Xu Shaotian was momentarily stunned, then quickly stood up, surprise flashing in his eyes as he reassessed Yang Yi.

He extended his hand and said, "Yes, that's me. And you are?"

Xu Shaotian's heart raced. He had just been contemplating how to make this connection, and now the opportunity had walked right through his door!

My luck is truly amazing!

"You don't need to know who I am. I've come to you with a business proposal," Yang Yi said calmly as he sat down.

Xu Shaotian stood there for a moment, then waved his hand. Immediately, everyone else in the room, including his lackey, quickly exited.

Yang Yi also smiled and waved his hand.

Ying Yi glanced at Xu Shaotian, then left without a word, standing guard at the door.

With only the two of them remaining, Yang Yi began, "Young Master Xu, have you heard of the Zhou Group?"

Xu Shaotian looked puzzled. "I know the Zhou Group, but what does that..."

Yang Yi smiled and continued, "The Zhou family has been crippled, and they're now in the midst of internal strife. I've heard the Xu family has been making moves, but I don't think you'll easily succeed. With me, however, it's a different story. So, Young Master Xu, what do you say? Want to take over the Zhou Group for fun?"

Xu Shaotian was stunned. The Xu family had indeed made some moves, but they wouldn't dare touch the Zhou family directly. They had only nibbled around the edges of the Zhou Group's peripheral industries, not daring to go too deep.

But here was this man, casually suggesting they take over the Zhou Group for fun!

Is that something just anyone can do?!

Xu Shaotian was nearly driven mad by the thought!

He swallowed hard and tentatively asked, "May I ask, what is your surname?"

"My surname is Yang," Yang Yi replied calmly.

Yang?

Xu Shaotian racked his brains. Is there a prominent Yang family in Zhongjing?