As early as three days ago, An Zhengwei already knew that Qin Feng was coming, so he naturally came to greet him.
After seeing the amount of resources Qin Feng had, he felt that the Xin family would go for wool and come home shorn. Moreover, for the Wanzong Organization, no big family would dare to disrespect the Wanzong Organization, and they would not treat him as an enemy just because he talked to someone.
"Manager An!" Qin Feng nodded.
The two casually chatted about some topics, and also talked about the things that they had dealt with before. Some of them had been sold at a good price.
As they chatted, another person appeared.
"Qin Feng, you're here too!"
Qin Feng looked toward the voice, and it was indeed someone he knew.
"Cheng Zhou!"
This person was the prodigy of the Cheng family, one of the four big families in Chengyang City. He was a metal ability user, and his strength was quite good.
During the last battle, both of them did not use their full strength. In just half a month, Qin Feng's strength had improved by leaps and bounds, and he had already surpassed his opponent.
It was not that easy to break through to E-tier. If Qin Feng had not accidentally obtained the Godwill Atlas, he would not have reached E-tier so quickly. He would probably have to kill some gunners or ability users!
The four of them gathered together, and although Bai Li was the center of attention, she only knew how to eat and did not have much of a presence.
"I heard that you've obtained an E-tier aptitude user badge. Have you reached E-tier now?" Cheng Zhou asked.
This rising youth really made people have a whole new level of respect for him!
"Well, we'll find out later, right?" Qin Feng smiled faintly.
Cheng Zhou frowned and said, "There are a lot of elders in the Xin family today, even some of the old antiques have been touched. Don't be too impulsive, some things just need to be tolerated!"
Tolerated?
Before his rebirth, Qin Feng's life was full of troubles, and he had wandered between life and death countless times.
Not to mention now.
Why should he tolerate these people?
At this time, all the guests had arrived. The door on the second floor of the hall was opened, and a group of people rushed out, surrounding a middle-aged man with a majestic aura.
This person was the current head of the Xin family.
E8-tier ancient warrior, Xin Zheng.
Because of the ancient martial arts practice and the nourishment of natural treasures, the stronger one was, the less likely it was to show one's age.
If today was not his sixtieth birthday, perhaps no one would think that he was sixty years old.
His steps were not fast, but he had a natural bearing. Amidst his steadiness, there was the dignity of a superior.
Soon, he was seated at the front of the hall. The platform there was slightly higher than the other seats. Other than him, there were other elders of the Xin family. There were at least five E-tiers and some F8 and 9 tiers.
Even Xin Jiayu, whose hand had been injured by Qin Feng, was sitting at the back. He looked a little upset and wore a slightly bloated glove.
"Ladies and gentlemen, Master Xin's birthday banquet is about to begin!"
Everyone immediately gathered, their faces full of smiles.
Some people also took out their gifts.
"Qin Feng, let's go. After all, this is a birthday banquet. I'm here on behalf of the Cheng family. I've prepared a gift!" Cheng Zhou said.
The Four Great Clans were entrenched in Chengyang City. Although there were conflicts of interest and even hatred between them, they could not be too obvious. Instead, they had to compliment each other and maintain a calm appearance.
There were no eternal enemies, only eternal interests.
Soon, people from the Four Great Clans stepped forward.
"Old Master Xin, I'm here on behalf of the head of my family to greet you. These are just some humble gifts from the Park family. We wish Old Master Xin happiness and good health!"
"Good, the Park family is very thoughtful!"
"Old Master Xin, I'll have to replace my father this time. I hope the new Old Master doesn't mind!"
"Brother He, I'm afraid you'll be able to go one step further this year. Hehe!"
"Old Master Xin …"
"Old Master Xin …"
These people all stepped forward as if they had rehearsed this. In fact, these people were all old people in Chengyang City. The Xin family would do this every year and they were already familiar with it.
The Four Great Clans took the lead, followed by the other clans. These clans all had close ties with the Xin family. To put it more bluntly, they were affiliated with the Xin family.
An F-tier aptitude user stepped forward with a gift and respectfully presented it to Xin Zheng.
However, Xin Zheng happened to be drinking tea. The other party held up the gift and did not know whether to put it down or not.
"Sigh, it's not easy to take care of a big family. I heard that the Zhao family recently produced a talent and is about to reach E-tier. Is he going out to hunt?"
"Yes, Old Master Xin. You still remember that unfilial son of mine!"
"Hehe, outstanding children always have a few tricks up their sleeves. If they're not naughty, they'll have to be taught a lesson. It's too dangerous out there. Be careful!"
"Yes, yes!"
The Zhao family's forehead suddenly broke out in a fine layer of sweat.
The Zhao family had been developing well recently. They were even about to produce an E-tier aptitude user. They even had the idea of leaving the Xin family.
After all, the Xin family had eaten most of the profits every year. Now that they were strong, they naturally did not want to be trampled on.
However, resistance came with a price.
Thinking that his son had not contacted him for three days, the Zhao family's head felt a chill in his heart.
The Xin family's head then waved his hand and ordered his subordinates to take the gift from the Zhao family.
After that, a few more people were taught a lesson by the head of the Xin family. Some of them looked relieved, while others looked angry and resentful. Most of them were afraid.
Just like that, the gift-giving alone went on for half an hour. Some of the more powerful families gave tables while the others stood, not daring to complain.
Only Qin Feng and Bai Li stood at the back of the crowd, near the table, eating and drinking.
Qin Feng looked at the Xin family's behavior and sneered in his heart.
'This is a Hongmen Banquet! The Xin family is showing off their power! '
The Xin family did this every year. After so many years, it was strange that they had not been destroyed.
Or perhaps, their methods were too ruthless. Those who wanted to resist were all suppressed.
Those with potential would be killed just like the son of the Zhao Clan.
Qin Feng felt that the other party was too short-sighted.
'The wilderness is boundless and there are countless resources. Yet, they are still fighting for food in this palm-sized place. It's cruel. They are all a bunch of short-sighted people!'
However, this kind of life was the norm.
There were too many people who could not leave the colony and did not dare to venture out into the outside world.
As Qin Feng was thinking, a voice followed.
"I heard that a new colony has opened up outside of Chengyang City. Is the mayor here today?"
As he said that, his tone did not show any respect for the higher-ups of the colony. Instead, there was a trace of contempt.
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