The tense expression on Xu Yaya's face relaxed when she saw Yu Daohan. The three people present were all renowned figures, each capable of killing without batting an eye.
Hearing the sound, the three turned their heads simultaneously towards Yu Daohan as he approached. Their gazes swept over Xu Gensheng beside him, a flicker of surprise appearing on their faces before vanishing.
"Young Master Yu."
"Young Master Yu."
"Young Master Yu."
The three called out in unison. Yu Daohan nodded, pondering their reasons for visiting.
Cheng Shixiang's visit to the shop was a promise he had made to him on the plane. The time for Meng Dalong's request had not yet arrived, so this fellow must be here for his sworn brother, Cheng Shixiang. As for his clan leader, You Qian, he was likely here about the matter of the man in black. He hadn't expected the news to travel so fast.
Since the three have come, why aren't they waiting inside the shop? Wouldn't that make me, Yu Daohan, seem inhospitable? Yu Daohan said with a faint smile.
All three showed embarrassment on their faces. You Qian cursed inwardly.
"Nonsense, you're pretending to be oblivious. With which esteemed guest is present in the shop, aren't you asking us to walk into certain death? Do we dare to go in? Do we?!"
Although You Qian thought this, he still managed an embarrassed smile: "Young Master Yu, what are you saying? We understand the rules of the Midnight Spirit Shop."
Meng Dalong and Cheng Shixiang on the side also forced awkward smiles and said nothing, feeling a bit displeased.
If Yu Daohan hadn't let them enter rashly, wouldn't it be equivalent to courting death? He knew they didn't dare to enter, yet he said it. Wasn't this slapping their faces?
Yu Daohan quickly waved his hands, feigning a look of being overwhelmed: "No, no, no, Clan Leader You, you flatter me too much. Please, the three of you, come inside and sit."
As Yu Daohan spoke, he quickly invited the three to sit inside the shop.
Yu Daohan knew that saying this was a way to put them in their place, and he had said it intentionally to give them a show of dominance.
Yu Daohan also knew they were displeased, but no matter how displeased they were, they had to swallow it on his turf in Jiangdu. Moreover, they were here to ask for his help.
Xu Gensheng, standing beside Yu Daohan, felt a bit speechless. The three of them were renowned figures in the martial world, and giving them a show of dominance right from the start was like a direct slap in the face.
Upon arriving at the tea table in the shop, Yu Daohan instructed Xu Yaya, who was nearby, to make tea, while Xu Gensheng sat on the stairs.
Yu Daohan looked at You Qian and the other two and said with a smile: "May I ask what brings the three of you to my humble shop?"
As Yu Daohan spoke, he specifically glanced at You Qian.
You Qian knew that Yu Daohan wanted him to speak first: "Didn't I receive news from a junior member of my family this morning saying that he had offended Young Master Yu? I thought I should come and apologize."
You Qian glanced at the backpack Yu Daohan had placed on the floor.
Yu Daohan naturally knew that You Qian's eagerness to find him in the shop wasn't just to apologize; it was definitely because the contents of that backpack were very important to him.
Upon hearing You Qian mention this matter, Yu Daohan showed a slight hint of anger: "Alas, Clan Leader You, don't mention it. It makes me angry just thinking about it. You know I just finished dealing with this matter. I originally intended to communicate with that Mirror Ghost and ask for some face, so that those three girls wouldn't pester me anymore, as I had already taken their money."
You Qian nodded and said with a fawning smile: "Yes, yes, yes. If you've taken the money, you must fulfill the task."
Yu Daohan nodded and continued: "It was nothing at first, but just as I was about to communicate with the Mirror Ghost, a figure suddenly appeared from behind and tried to take my life. I am wronged! I didn't even get a chance to explain. To be honest, if it weren't for my exceptional skills, Clan Leader You would likely be attending my funeral by now."
You Qian repeatedly nodded: "Young Master Yu is right. We were in the wrong first this time."
Although You Qian said this, he was already cursing inwardly.
The clan member who had returned had told him everything, word for word.
Yu Daohan had no intention of communicating at all. If that clan member hadn't acted quickly, the Mirror Ghost would have been burned to death by Yu Daohan's fiery breath. Then, their Mirror Ghost, which they had painstakingly nurtured for over a year, would have been lost.
Moreover, how could a mere Mirror Ghost injure Yu Daohan, who was ranked first on the Earthly Ranking? This was pure fabrication; even ghosts wouldn't believe it.
"Consider this money as an apology from my clan member to Young Master Yu." You Qian said, taking out a thick stack of hundred-yuan bills from his briefcase.
Yu Daohan looked at the money on the table. It was at least 150,000 yuan.
Yu Daohan had been wondering what that bulging briefcase contained earlier, and it turned out to be cash.
However, judging by the appearance of the briefcase, it seemed he had only brought half of it.
Yu Daohan cleared his throat. Honestly, he was tempted by the money, but this old fox, You Qian, was not being honest. Why only bring half?
Yu Daohan pushed the money back, his face filled with feigned anger: "Clan Leader You, this isn't about the money."
You Qian felt indignant. If he thought the money wasn't enough, he should just say so. What was the point of putting on such a show? If it weren't for the difficult-to-obtain ghost in the backpack, he would have thrown all of it at this guy. Why would he have traveled so far to come here?
You Qian took out the remaining money from his briefcase and placed it together, saying with a smile: "Young Master Yu, please be magnanimous and overlook the young man's mistake."
Yu Daohan glanced dismissively at the total of over 300,000 yuan on the table: "Since Clan Leader You has said so, it would be impolite of me not to give face."
"Let's let this matter go." Yu Daohan sighed, as if he had suffered a great loss.
"Clan Leader You can take this money back." Yu Daohan said this, but his hands made no move, his gaze fixed directly on the money on the table.