After resolving Qi Zhuyue's heart ailment, Ye Ling brought her to the hotel where Mutou Masao was hosting his birthday banquet.
As for Wang Liren, he had already departed ahead of time due to some matters concerning the Dragon Department and did not accompany Ye Ling.
The Mutou family was one of the four major families in Dongdu, and their financial strength was not much inferior to that of the Arasaka family. This time, to celebrate Mutou Masao's eightieth birthday, the Mutou family had booked the entire most luxurious hotel in Dongdu!
When Ye Ling and Qi Zhuyue arrived at the hotel, the parking lot was already filled with luxury cars. Celebrities from all walks of life had brought their valuable gifts to attend Mutou Masao's banquet.
Among all the attendees, Ye Ling, who arrived by taxi with empty hands, was the only one.
However, Ye Ling didn't care about this. He had come to Mutou Masao's banquet merely to gather the information he wanted. As for Mutou Masao himself, he didn't even know such a person existed before this.
If Ye Ling had prepared a gift for Mutou Masao, Mutou Masao's lifespan would likely not have been enough to enjoy it.
Seeing many prominent figures whom she often saw on television entering the hotel, Qi Zhuyue couldn't help but show a hint of hesitation. She whispered to Ye Ling, "Your Majesty, the Mutou family is a prominent clan, and all the distinguished guests here today are in formal attire. Are we a bit too casual dressed like this..."
They had left in a hurry and were wearing their usual clothes. In this crowd of expensive formal wear, they were truly conspicuous.
Ye Ling, however, was unconcerned. "What's there to fear? Just wear whatever you feel like. We're only here to gather some information, and if we attract attention, it'll be easier to strike up conversations."
Hearing Ye Ling's words, Qi Zhuyue couldn't say anything more and could only nod. "Alright... I understand."
Since Ye Ling was acting this way, she, as a mere follower, naturally wouldn't worry about it excessively.
However, Ye Ling's casual demeanor caused him to be stopped by the security guards at the hotel entrance. "Apologies to you both, but the hotel has been booked by the Mutou family today and does not accept walk-in guests. Please return."
Ye Ling took out the invitation and smiled. "We are here to attend Mutou Masao's banquet."
Upon seeing the invitation Ye Ling produced, the security guard's eyes showed a flicker of confusion. "What is the matter with you two..."
The security guard could recognize that the invitation was genuine at a glance, but he couldn't understand why someone dressed so casually would attend Mutou Masao's banquet.
Ye Ling's actions completely disregarded the Mutou family!
Given the Mutou family's influence, he couldn't fathom who would have the audacity to do such a thing!
Ye Ling narrowed his eyes and smiled. "Is there a problem?"
Although the security guard was puzzled, he was also a sharp individual. Since the invitation was genuine, it meant Ye Ling was a significant figure whom he couldn't afford to offend.
Unwilling to offend this unknown influential figure, the security guard quickly returned the invitation to Ye Ling. "Apologies, please come in."
"Wait a moment!"
Just as the security guard made way for Ye Ling and Qi Zhuyue, a loud voice boomed from inside the hotel, halting Ye Ling's steps.
Ye Ling looked in the direction of the sound and saw a young man in a white suit with slicked-back hair striding out of the hotel, surrounded by a crowd.
Upon seeing the young man emerge, the security guard's expression changed slightly, and he quickly bowed to the youth. "Young Master."
This young man was Mutou Masao's grandson, Mutou Raisen.
Mutou Raisen had a great reputation among the second generation in Dongdu. He was involved in both legitimate and illegitimate businesses and was notorious for his wickedness, truly a paragon of the decadent rich. Few people in Dongdu dared to offend him.
Mutou Raisen glanced at Ye Ling and Qi Zhuyue and asked the security guard, "What's the deal with these two? You're letting them in?"
The security guard, well aware of Mutou Raisen's temperament, trembled slightly and quickly replied, "Reporting to Young Master, both guests have invitations."
"They have invitations?"
Mutou Raisen raised an eyebrow, his eyes flashing with disdain. "The invitations sent out by the Mutou family are for distinguished individuals with names and reputations. I know all the young masters from the various families."
"I've never known our family to invite two such individuals who don't wear formal attire and dare to disregard the Mutou family."
Hearing Mutou Raisen's words, Qi Zhuyue couldn't help but whisper a complaint, "See... I knew there would be trouble."
This banquet was essentially a social gathering for the elite. By attending it without formal attire, they were destined to become the focus of everyone's attention. Moreover, with many hot-tempered individuals among the second generation in Dongdu, it was difficult to avoid trouble.
Seeing Mutou Raisen's anger, the security guard was sweating profusely and stammered, "B-but the invitation is real..."
"Did I tell you to talk back?" Mutou Raisen glared fiercely at the security guard. "Who knows where they stole these invitations from?"
"Two people who don't even wear formal attire and arrive empty-handed, they clearly have ulterior motives and are ill-mannered commoners. If you let them in like this, are you trying to disrupt my grandfather's birthday banquet?"
Hearing Mutou Raisen's words, the security guard was so frightened that he immediately knelt down and apologized to Mutou Raisen. "I'm sorry, Young Master! This is my fault! I'll drive them out immediately!"
"Damn useless trash!"
Mutou Raisen glared fiercely at the kneeling security guard and kicked him directly in the knee!
Mutou Raisen possessed a cultivation of the third rank, while the hotel security guard was just an ordinary person. If Mutou Raisen's kick landed, the security guard would likely be either dead or a complete imbecile!
Ye Ling never expected that his casual attire would lead to an innocent person bearing the brunt of the anger. A shadow of displeasure flickered in his eyes.
Just as Mutou Raisen was about to kick the security guard's head, Ye Ling kicked Mutou Raisen's other knee, forcing him into a split.
*Riiip!*
Mutou Raisen ended up in a perfect split, and his expensive suit pants were torn at the crotch!
Gasps of shock erupted from the surroundings, and the kneeling security guard was stunned.
Someone dared to lay hands on Mutou Raisen?
Mutou Raisen was also bewildered at this moment. He quickly scrambled to his feet, clamping his legs together, and glared at Ye Ling. "You dare to lay a hand on me?"
"I've always been unapologetic towards people like you."
Ye Ling said calmly, and then ruthlessly slapped Mutou Raisen again!
*Slap!*
With the sharp sound of a slap, bloody teeth flew out of Mutou Raisen's mouth, and half of his face swelled up.
Fortunately, Ye Ling knew he was attending someone's birthday banquet and held back his strength. Otherwise, with a normal blow, Mutou Raisen's head would have exploded!
However, Mutou Raisen was unaware of Ye Ling's "kindness." He stared at Ye Ling in disbelief, utterly unable to comprehend that Ye Ling dared to slap him!
Not only Mutou Raisen, but everyone around was stunned, never imagining such an absurd scene would unfold at the hotel entrance!
The Mutou family's young master was being beaten?
Everyone stared at Ye Ling in shock, their hearts churning with a tempestuous wave!
Was this person who dared to strike intending to overturn the heavens of Dongdu?
Soon, Mutou Raisen's expression became completely contorted. He glared at Ye Ling and roared, "You dare to hit me again?"
"Alright."
*Slap!*
The sharp sound of a slap echoed again, and Mutou Raisen's face turned to the other side!