Chapter 6838
Banned
Old Snake is a legendary figure in the martial arts circles of the ancient city. He is ruthless and cunning, and countless people have to give him some face.
He controlled the Qujiang Club, which was not only a place for entertainment, but also an important base for him to gather intelligence and make connections with powerful figures.
Although Chen Ziyan was usually arrogant and domineering, she had to feel awe in the face of the old snake.
Seeing the old snake suddenly appear behind her, she knew she had really gotten herself into big trouble this time.
Even though Chen Ziyan was the pampered princess of the Chen family, she usually acted arrogantly in the ancient city, relying on the power and wealth of the Chen family, and few people dared to disrespect her.
However, in front of the uncrowned king of the ancient city's underground world—Old Snake—within his meticulously constructed and airtight absolute domain, her so-called identity as a princess of the Chen family instantly became as insignificant as dust, utterly worthless, and something she couldn't afford to offend!
Old Snake was a well-known figure in the underground world of the ancient city. His influence was deeply entrenched and had infiltrated every corner of the ancient city.
Whether in the legitimate or criminal world, or in the business or political sphere, everyone has to give him some face.
He controls the Qujiang Club, which is ostensibly a luxurious entertainment venue, but in reality, it is his secret base for gathering intelligence, cultivating relationships with powerful figures, and manipulating underground transactions.
Here, he is the absolute authority, his words are the rules, and anyone who dares to disobey will pay a heavy price.
At this moment, Chen Ziyan looked at the old snake, whose face was as gloomy as the sky before a storm and whose eyes were as sharp as knives, as if his gaze could penetrate her soul and fiercely scrape across her face. She felt a chill run from the soles of her feet straight to her head.
Her heart was pounding wildly, the violent thumping echoing in her ears, almost leaping out of her throat.
She felt her legs go weak and she could barely stand. An overwhelming sense of fear and humiliation washed over her like a tidal wave.
But she knew that she must not panic at this moment and had to find a way to turn the situation around. Otherwise, not only would she lose face, but she would also bring great trouble to the Chen family.
So she suppressed the surging fear and humiliation in her heart, and quickly bowed slightly, her body trembling slightly with tension.
She forced out a smile that was worse than a grimace; the smile was distorted and stiff, as if it had been forcibly glued to her face.
Her voice trembled uncontrollably, like a flickering candle in the wind: "Snake... Snake Master, I am Chen Ziyan from the Chen family. My father, Chen Mo, has always admired you, Snake Master... admired your reputation in the martial arts world, and held you in the highest esteem. He often mentioned your heroic deeds to me, urging me to find an opportunity to meet you in person and learn from you..."
She racked her brains to say some flattering things, trying to ease the atmosphere and salvage her image in the old snake's mind.
However, before he could finish speaking, the old snake waved his hand impatiently, the movement crisp and decisive, as if shooing away an annoying fly.
His eyes were icy cold, devoid of any warmth, as if Chen Ziyan were someone who didn't exist in his eyes at all.
He said coldly, "I don't care if you're from the Chen family or the Zhu family, or which Tom, Dick, or Harry you are!"
“I don’t offer any special treatment to Princess Chen here.”
"If you cause any more trouble here, get out of here right now!"
"From this day forward, no one from your Chen family will be allowed to step foot inside the Qujiang Clubhouse!"
His voice was deep and powerful, each word like a heavy hammer, striking Chen Ziyan's heart.
Chen Ziyan felt her head buzz, and her face instantly turned deathly pale, as white as a snow-covered wasteland in winter, devoid of any color. A tremendous terror, like a ferocious beast, instantly engulfed her, leaving her body icy cold, goosebumps rising on every inch of her skin, and a chill seeping from the depths of her bones.
Being permanently banned from Qujiang Club is no small matter!
Qujiang Clubhouse is the most exclusive entertainment venue in the ancient city, a core area for the social, business, and entertainment activities of the powerful and wealthy.
This place is a gathering place for the most powerful and wealthy people in the ancient city and even the surrounding areas.
Being able to enter the Qujiang Club is itself a symbol of status and prestige.
Now, however, she has been permanently blacklisted. This not only means that she has lost face and will never be able to hold her head up again in front of those who used to fawn over her, but also that the Chen family has been kicked out of the most elite social circles in the ancient city.
The Chen family has always relied on this social circle to expand their network, acquire resources, and enhance their family influence.
Once kicked out of this circle, the Chen family's business will inevitably suffer a severe blow, and the family's reputation will plummet.
This will be an indelible shame for the entire family, like a heavy boulder that will forever weigh on the Chen family, making them unable to hold their heads high in the ancient city.
Father found out...
She couldn't imagine the consequences!
My father has always valued the family’s reputation and status above all else, and he would stop at nothing to maintain the dignity of the Chen family.
If her father knew that she had brought such a huge disaster to the family because of her impulsiveness and stupidity, he would be furious and punish her severely.
Perhaps, she will lose her father's trust and affection, be marginalized by the family, or even be kicked out of the Chen family.
Thinking of this, Chen Ziyan's body trembled uncontrollably, and fear surged towards her wave after wave.
Under the old snake's emotionless, death-like gaze, Chen Ziyan felt her soul freeze.
That gaze was cold and sharp, as if it could see through all her innermost thoughts, leaving her nowhere to hide.
All her pride and anger turned to dust at that moment, blown away without a trace by the old snake's powerful aura.
All that remained was the instinct for survival, screaming wildly in her mind: Go! Get out of here!
She didn't dare hesitate for a moment, and hurriedly lowered her head, so low that it almost touched the ground, as if that would allow her to escape the old snake's terrifying gaze.
Her voice was barely audible, trembling and choked with sobs: "Yes...yes, Master Snake, I'll leave right away..."
After she finished speaking, she almost staggered, her steps were messy and hurried, each step seemed to have used up all her strength.
Her body swayed unsteadily, as if a gust of wind could blow her over, and she fled in a panic toward her original private room, as if a raging flood or ferocious beast was chasing her.
As she left, Chen Ziyan's bloodshot eyes, filled with fear and resentment, still cast a resentful, deep-seated glare at the tightly closed door of the private room.
That door, in her eyes at this moment, was like a culprit, the source of all disaster. (End of Chapter)