After Shi Feng left the VIP room on the seventh floor, Lei Bao and Xiao Yu followed closely behind him. They did not linger in the room for even half a step.
"Are we going to leave just like that?" Xiao Yu asked worriedly as he looked at Shifeng. "I have a feeling that those two brothers won't let this matter rest."
"They definitely won't let this matter rest. However, I'm only here to greet them. I want them to understand that using underhanded means won't work," Shifeng said nonchalantly. "Moreover, after today's incident, I'm sure many people will realize that Ling Yi isn't to be trifled with. Even with the Fang Family's influence, these people will have to reconsider if it's worth it."
Realization dawned on Xiao Yu.
The Fang Family was indeed powerful in Fenglin City, but it relied on its subordinates to carry out many of its operations. Now that Shifeng had suppressed Fang Mingyu, the strongest member of the Fang Family's younger generation, not only had the Fang Family's influence weakened, but it had also increased Ling Yi's reputation. The various major powers were now wary of Ling Yi. Naturally, they would treat the Fang Family less favorably. Some wouldn't even lend the Fang Family a helping hand. After all, people always put themselves first before others.
When the Fang Family was at its peak, everyone obeyed its orders. However, now that a power that rivaled the Fang Family had appeared, everyone hesitated.
"What we need to do now is accelerate our development and expand Ling Yi's internal member count. Hence, the Heaven's Rumble Training Center needs to open more branches as soon as possible and increase our recruitment!" Shifeng said. "At the same time, purchase some of God's Domain's newest combat equipment from the Heaven's Rumble Training Center. We'll also set up a virtual combat platform there and set up a reward system."
In the past, God's Domain's influence had been even greater than that of the fighting industry in the real world. No other industry could compare to it, and the virtual combat platform had played a significant role.
The virtual combat platform had replaced fighting competitions and become the most popular activity in the real world.
Currently, God's Domain's influence had grown tremendously. One could practically hear people talking about God's Domain while walking down the street. Even students in schools liked to introduce their God's Domain IDs and levels when introducing themselves.
Now that the virtual combat platform hadn't become popular yet, it was only natural for him to set it up in Fenglin City as soon as possible.
Previously, Ling Yi hadn't had the ability to do so. Moreover, the timing hadn't been right, either. However, as more and more competitions took place in God's Domain, players' passion for battles in God's Domain grew. They also became more familiar with PvP and combat methods. The time was almost right.
"Setting up a new branch in Fenglin City will cost a lot of money. With our current financial resources, I'm afraid …" Xiao Yu agreed with Shi Feng's suggestion. However, the Heaven's Rumble Training Center was barely breaking even right now. Moreover, Ling Yi wasn't doing well, either.
Although he was currently in charge of the training center, he still handled some financial matters with Liang Jing. Hence, he knew quite a bit about Ling Yi's situation.
Although Ling Yi currently owned Stone Forest City, Ling Yi had to purchase a large number of materials. In addition, the Guild's rapid expansion had increased its expenditures. Most importantly, several towns had appeared in the Bottomless Abyss, which had diverted a large number of players from the Bottomless Abyss. As a result, Ling Yi's income had plummeted.
"We can set aside the branch for now, but we need to set up the virtual combat platform first," Shifeng said after giving the matter some thought.
He was aware of Ling Yi's situation. While Ling Yi might not have enough money to set up a branch, he could afford the necessary equipment.
Rapid expansion required a large amount of capital. Hence, most companies and corporations sought to attract investment and grow as quickly as possible. However, doing so would dilute one's own shares and affect one's right to speak. Moreover, doing so would place a lot of restrictions on one's actions. After all, other people's money wasn't for nothing.
Moreover, the people who invested money in the battle might become the key to victory or defeat in many cases. Players who could've won the battle might've been bribed by these people, and they might've ended up backstabbing their opponents. Such situations were far too common in God's Domain. It was no exaggeration to say that many superpowers' rise to power was due to such backstabbing.
Although Zero Wing's development was very slow right now, it had taken one step at a time, and its foundation was solid. Outsiders would have a very difficult time trying to infiltrate Zero Wing, not to mention affecting the Guild's development. This was also why the various superpowers found Zero Wing's development so difficult. Any other power would've long since been devoured.
"I understand," Xiao Yu said, nodding. "I'll contact him immediately."
When Shifeng, Xiao Yu, and the others reached the Redstone Restaurant's first-floor hall, a middle-aged man and two youths had been waiting for them for some time now. When the three youths saw Shifeng, they immediately approached him.
The middle-aged man looked to be in his fifties and wore black martial arts robes. Although he didn't look very muscular, a closer look revealed that he walked as steadily as a mountain. His aura was faint, and if an ordinary expert were to look at him, they'd think he was a harmless middle-aged man. However, Shifeng could tell that this man's aura was as deep as the ocean. Moreover, based on his aura, he belonged to the person who had targeted him earlier.
The man and woman behind the middle-aged man were also in their twenties. The woman had a curvaceous figure and beautiful features. If she were in a university, she'd be a campus belle. As for the man, he was as muscular as a cheetah and had a handsome face. He could easily become a male model.
Both of them were wearing the Redstone Restaurant's uniform, and the aura they exuded was comparable to that of the national fighters.
"Hello, Mister Shifeng. I am this restaurant's General Manager, Huang An," the middle-aged man introduced himself with a smile.
Xiao Yu, who stood beside Shifeng, was surprised to hear Huang An's introduction.
The Redstone Restaurant had a powerful background. Even the Fang Family couldn't afford to offend it. Meanwhile, the General Manager of one of its branches was a VIP. He had never thought that the man would show up here.
"What business do you have with me, General Manager Huang?" Shifeng asked.
"Mister Shifeng, you are now one of the most famous people in Fenglin City. Our Redstone Restaurant loves to make friends. Here is our Silver Membership Card. In the future, you'll receive a 10% discount whenever you visit our restaurant," Huang An said as he took out a silver membership card and handed it to Shifeng.
"A Silver Member?" Xiao Yu's eyes nearly fell from their sockets.
He had only managed to obtain a Basic Membership Card by relying on his relationship with Young Master Han. Even so, he still had to pay an annual membership fee of one million Credits. Silver Membership, on the other hand, didn't cost a single membership fee. Very few people in Fenglin City possessed such a card.
"Thanks."
After taking a look at the membership card, Shifeng accepted it and left without saying anything else. Right now, he wanted to return to God's Domain as soon as possible. After this incident, he needed to leave the Tower of Four Gods as soon as possible.
After Shifeng's group left the Redstone Restaurant, the young man and woman in the first-floor hall finally spoke up.
"That guy doesn't know how to appreciate our kindness. He didn't even bother to exchange pleasantries with us after taking our card," the young woman said, her lips twitching in anger.
"He's probably afraid. After all, he just humiliated the Fang Family. The Fang Family definitely won't let him off the hook. He might be thinking of leaving Fenglin City as soon as possible," the man beside the young woman said, chuckling.
"That's right. The Fang Family has a neutralizing grandmaster like Old Master Fang. Who in Fenglin City would dare provoke the Fang Family? After this incident, Old Master Fang will definitely do something about it," the young woman said, her expression filled with respect and yearning.
"You two should focus on your training. This isn't something you should discuss," Huang An said, shaking his head.
"Why is that, Instructor?" the young woman asked curiously.
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