Chapter 6823
The Pinnacle of the Ancient City
Xiao Chen's eyes were deep and unfathomable, as if they held endless secrets and stories. His gaze pierced through the layers of night, as if trying to see through every corner of the city.
Just then, he suddenly remembered something important.
He turned around, walked firmly to the coffee table, and his gaze fell on a cell phone on it.
That wasn't his usual communication tool, but a backup phone specifically for special contacts.
He extended his long, strong fingers and skillfully pressed a string of numbers that seemed to have no pattern. Each number seemed to carry some mysterious power, gently pulsating in the silent air.
As he pressed the last number, he dialed without hesitation. The "beep beep" of the waiting tone came through the receiver, sounding particularly clear in the quiet living room.
His fingertips unconsciously traced the cold glass, the chill of which traveled through his fingers and spread throughout his body, causing him to shiver slightly.
His fingertips left a few blurry streaks on the glass, as if he were inadvertently tracing some bloody path.
Those paths, like the scars from his past experiences, concealed countless dangers and challenges.
He knew that his night had only just begun, and in this night, he would once again embark on that thorny path.
"Alliance Leader, you've finally contacted me."
Finally, a voice came through the receiver. It was a deep, hoarse voice, like muffled thunder coming from the depths of the earth, carrying a sense of oppressive heaviness.
However, within this hoarse voice, there was an indescribable excitement, as if a long-dormant volcano had finally received the signal to erupt, and could burst forth with enormous energy at any moment.
Xiao Chen narrowed his eyes slightly, his expression calm as still water, but beneath that calm lay an undeniable authority.
"If I'm not mistaken, you should be in the ancient city."
His voice was flat and calm, like a bottomless lake, without the slightest ripple, yet it commanded respect.
"Also, that title doesn't need to be used anymore."
He then spoke, his tone carrying an undeniable resolve.
He didn't want his identity to be too exposed; in this complex situation, keeping a low profile was the best strategy.
"Lord Alliance, you are indeed in the ancient city!"
The other party responded immediately, their tone unwavering in respect, like a loyal soldier facing their general, daring not to slacken in the slightest.
He seemed to have anticipated that Xiao Chen would know his whereabouts, so he answered decisively.
On the other end of the phone, Xiao Chen silently tugged at the corners of his mouth, the slight upward curve of which carried a hint of barely perceptible mockery and coldness.
"...When you're out in public, never call me the Alliance Leader. Otherwise, if you ruin my plans, even if we're old acquaintances, I'll hold you responsible!"
His voice remained emotionless, but the warning in his words was quite clear.
He knew all too well that in this world full of scheming and intrigue, even a small oversight could trigger a series of irreversible consequences.
Xiao Chen paused, then turned his gaze back to the night view outside the window, his eyes becoming even more determined.
"Thank you for your trouble this time."
Since you're in Guhai, let's meet at a quiet place around 10 PM.
Some things need to be discussed openly.
"It is my duty to share the burdens of the Alliance Leader!" On the other end of the phone, Di Tianyan's voice was resolute, filled with unquestionable loyalty and determination, as if this was a mission etched into his very bones.
But then, as if suddenly realizing something, his voice abruptly stopped, like a high-speed train suddenly slamming on the brakes, followed by an unbelievable burst of ecstasy: "...Hmm?"
Alliance Leader...
you……
"You're willing to see me now?!"
His voice trembled slightly with excitement, and you could even hear a faint inhalation. Clearly, he was trying to suppress the turbulent emotions churning within him and calm himself down, but the uncontrollable joy still spilled out from between his voices.
After a long while, Di Tianyan finally managed to calm himself down.
He took a deep breath, his voice regaining some of its composure, yet sounding even more solemn, each word seeming to have been spoken after careful consideration: "So be it..."
I dare to suggest, what about Qujiang Club?
That was a business run by my subordinates in the ancient city. From site selection to decoration, from security to service, I personally oversaw every aspect, so it was absolutely reliable.
Moreover, the environment there is quiet enough, far away from the hustle and bustle of the city, making it a good place for you to discuss business and relax...
Qujiang Clubhouse?
Xiao Chen, who was leaning back in his chair, raised an eyebrow slightly upon hearing the name. A hint of amusement flickered across his previously calm expression, like a ripple suddenly spreading across a still lake.
A glimmer of memory flashed in his eyes, and his thoughts involuntarily drifted back to the past.
He was quite familiar with this name.
In the ancient city, Qujiang Clubhouse has long been synonymous with legend. It stands like an unyielding monument for more than half a century, witnessing the rise and fall of the city.
It is the true symbol of the pinnacle, representing the pinnacle of wealth, power, and status.
In his youthful and naive memory, it was a sacred place that most people looked up to but could not reach, like the most brilliant star in the night sky, unattainable.
Only the very elite and most mysterious select few are qualified to receive that gold-edged invitation and step through that mysterious and noble door.
Every time he passed by the grand gate of Qujiang Club and saw the luxury cars and well-dressed people coming and going, he couldn't help but feel longing and imagine what a luxurious scene it must be inside.
Who would have thought that, as time goes by and the world changes, the owner behind the Qujiang Club, which countless wealthy and powerful families in this ancient city would fight tooth and nail to enter, would be none other than himself, their "subordinate"?
It's like a secret hidden in the fog, suddenly revealed, leaving people surprised and taken aback.
"Di Tianyan, Di Tianyan, you're doing quite well..."
Xiao Chen's lips curled up slightly, revealing a meaningful smile, and he murmured to himself.
That smile contained both recognition of Di Tianyan's abilities and a sense of wonder at the wondrous arrangements of fate.
Then, he gently shook his head, stopped thinking about it, and hung up the phone.
At 10 p.m., as the city lights begin to twinkle, the ancient city exudes a unique charm in the night. Qujiang Club, a mysterious and luxurious establishment in the ancient city, is now enveloped in a mysterious halo.
Chen Ziyan wore a gorgeous evening gown, the hem of which swayed gently with her steps, like a shooting star twinkling in the night sky.
Her exquisite makeup looked even more beautiful and charming under the lights, and her long, jet-black hair cascaded down her shoulders like a waterfall.
However, her face was now filled with resentment, and her once bright eyes were now burning with anger. (End of Chapter)