I will eventually become a god through sheer hard work.

In the spacious and luxurious living room, Pei Youguang sat on the sofa in the corner, feeling extremely uncomfortable.

He couldn't help but look up at the group of people sitting in a circle in the living room, chatting and laughing, and a complicated expression appeared on his face.

He felt extremely superfluous and out of place there.

Pei Youguang looked toward a handsome young man in the center of the crowd.

He was dressed in extremely simple casual clothes. The saying "clothes make the man" didn't seem to apply to him; instead, it became "clothes make the man."

His clean and handsome face was adorned with a warm smile like the sun. He chatted and laughed with a group of wealthy and noble young men and women without showing any timidity, and even seemed to be regarded as the center of attention.

That simple outfit, on him, seemed to transform into a glamorous gown for a banquet.

Only someone like my elder brother deserves to be here... Pei Youguang sighed, looking at his elder brother Pei Tiancheng in a daze.

For some reason, he suddenly thought of a certain figure.

'Hmm... if it were Brother Jing, maybe he could compete with Big Brother.' he thought to himself.

It's been a long time since I've seen Jing-ge. He's been taking a lot of leave lately and hasn't been to school for many days.

I only met him once at school before, and he told me that he had entered a dojo and become a direct disciple of the dojo... I'm so envious.

"Youguang, why are you sitting so far away? Come over here, I have something to say."

At this moment, the gentle voice of the eldest brother, Pei Tiancheng, came from the center of the crowd.

Pei Youguang was startled and quickly got up to sit down next to him.

In his haste, he bumped into a pretty young woman with exquisite makeup. She rolled her eyes, smirked disdainfully, and clicked her tongue, seemingly wanting to say something, but after glancing at Pei Tiancheng, she remained silent.

"Tomorrow is Young Master Ye's banquet, so remember to dress up nicely and don't embarrass the Pei family."

Pei Tiancheng spoke up.

His voice was gentle and pleasant to the ear, which made the wealthy young ladies next to him smile.

"Oh? I want to go too?"

Pei Youguang's plump face showed a hint of embarrassment.

What was he going there for? To make up the numbers?

A well-dressed man sitting on the sofa chuckled and said, "Young Master Pei's younger brother is also a handsome man, how could he be a disgrace?"

"However, the hotel where the banquet is being held is frequented by murderers. If there is any danger, Young Master Pei, please don't just focus on protecting your own brother and neglect us, your godbrothers and godsisters."

Upon hearing this, everyone in the living room burst into laughter, and upon hearing that a serial killer had appeared, they all showed excited and interested expressions.

Holding a banquet in a hotel where a potential serial killer might be present—it's thrilling just thinking about it; it's like something out of a detective novel!

Pei Tiancheng chuckled and shook his head.

"Don't worry, everyone. Although I am not very skilled, I still have some tricks up my sleeve. I don't even consider this kind of coward who only attacks weak and helpless women a threat."

His tone was as gentle as ever, but a strong sense of confidence was impossible to conceal.

"I assure you all that tomorrow night will be a wonderful banquet, and nothing unexpected will happen."

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Chapter 60 A Banquet Hidden in Danger

In a suite on the seventh floor of the Ruizhu Hotel in Dongcheng District.

In the pitch-black room, a shirtless figure with bandages wrapped around his head and legs sat in a chair, puffing on a cigarette.

Amidst the swirling mist, a faint light filtering through the curtains revealed the face of a gloomy man.

It was Duan Kaiping, a member of the Razor Gang and a disciple of the Golden Wind Dojo.

His gaze drifted to a corner of the room, his expression shifting between light and shadow.

It was a rectangular object about two meters long and one meter wide, standing upright in the corner of the wall, completely wrapped in layers of black duct tape, making it impossible to see what was inside.

Occasionally, rustling and crackling sounds would come from inside, which inexplicably sent chills down one's spine.

Duan Kaiping stared at the rectangular object with trepidation, then took out his phone from his pocket and made a call.

The call was quickly answered.

"..."

Even though he was just on the phone, Duan Kaiping immediately became respectful, bowing and scraping as he said with a fawning smile:

"Yes, I'm sorry, I didn't expect it either. Even though I had fed 'Number One' beforehand, it still broke through the cage and went out to hunt by itself... Luckily, it has always been in the cage since it was born, and it considers the cage its home. It came back on its own after it had eaten its fill..."

"..."

"Don't worry, it won't go wrong. Those stupid second-generation kids have no idea that they're our target, yet they still dare to hold a banquet today... I've already installed the things you gave me. I've calculated that the range is just enough to cover the entire floor, so none of them will be able to contact the outside world."

"..."

After the other end of the phone hung up, Duan Kaiping dropped his previous obsequious manner, took a deep drag on his cigarette, and continued to stare anxiously at the rectangular object.

The rustling sounds continued from time to time.

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Night falls in the Hidden Dragon Dojo, a place for nurturing the mind.

"How about this one?" Takeyama Ei held up a neatly folded burgundy suit, which was clearly made of high-quality materials.

"It's a banquet, so you should dress decently. I have experience with this, so listen to me!"

She spoke with a smile, holding up the clothes to Xue Jing.

Chen Fuguang, who was standing next to him, clicked his tongue and said, "Junior Sister Zhu, you are mistaken. You should know that our junior brother's biggest advantage is his youth! Look at this face that exudes youthful charm."

"If you ask me, you shouldn't wear clothes that make you look too mature. You have to highlight your strengths. I think the uniform of Qingfu Middle School is pretty good. It's also a suit style, but it has a youthful and innocent feel to it... I used to want to apply to Qingfu Middle School because of its nice uniform, but unfortunately I didn't get in."

Xue Jing sighed and said helplessly, "I'm going to be a bodyguard... I can wear whatever I want. I've already contacted the hotel, and their cars are almost here. Senior Brother Chen, Senior Sister Zhu."

On Zhushan Ying's pretty, childlike face, her bright, lively eyes, like those of a newborn animal, glared at her and scolded, "You're going there representing our Canglong Dojo, how can you be so casual? You have to outshine the disciples from the other dojos!"

"I like this one, I'll wear this one. I spent a long time picking it out from my closet at home!"

At this moment, Meng Qingjiao, who had been standing silently to the side, also walked over carrying a set of clothes in her arms.

"Senior Sister Meng." Xue Jing was taken aback.

"..."

Meng Qingjiao's cool and beautiful face showed no expression. She silently handed the clothes to Xue Jing, then raised her delicate hand and patted his head.

Xue Jing smiled and said, "Alright, I'll wear what Senior Sister chose."

"Eh~ How come this is? I was here first." Takeyama Ei pouted, looking a little disappointed.

Chen Fuguang glanced at the clothes and flattered, "Senior Sister Meng has such good taste."

Xue Jing smiled.

There was no one present who needed to hide anything, so he took off all his clothes except for his shorts and changed back into them.

It was a black linen martial arts uniform in the style of the Republic of China era, with a pure white inner lining paired with a black coat and trousers. The cuffs were rolled up to reveal the white inner lining, which perfectly matched the capable temperament of a martial artist.

Overall, it's the kind of clothing commonly seen in kung fu movies set in the late Qing Dynasty and the Republic of China era.

However, with Xue Jing's already maxed-out physique and looks, he still managed to exude a sense of sophistication. His upright and sturdy figure, like a towering pine tree, was as imposing as a young master at the height of his career.

"Hmm, it just feels...like it's a good fit?" Takeyama Hide stroked his chin, hesitatingly.

Chen Fuguang rolled his eyes: "Nonsense, with Junior Brother's figure and appearance, wearing a burlap sack wouldn't make much of a difference."

Xue Jing looked at himself in the mirror and nodded.

As expected of me, I'm handsome.

"Alright, thank you, senior brothers and sisters. I'll be going now."

Xue Jing smiled at the three of them.

"Go on, junior brother. This is your first time going out on a mission. Remember, safety comes first. If you encounter a dangerous situation that you can't handle, run away immediately without hesitation!" Chen Fuguang patted his shoulder.

Takeyama Eiya nodded repeatedly: "Safety first, don't force it."

"..." Meng Qingjiao stretched out her delicate hands, took his palms and squeezed them, as if to express encouragement.

Xue Jing nodded and said, "I know, senior brothers and sisters don't need to worry."

Like a child who is going away to study in another city for the first time, the group gave Xue Jing a few more instructions before letting him leave.

He walked out of the Hidden Dragon Dojo, took the elevator to the first floor, left the office building, looked around, and then heard a few car horns.

Xue Jing turned his head and saw a large sedan with a well-known brand parked on the road not far away.

He walked over, the car door opened, and a slightly overweight middle-aged man wearing glasses, a suit and tie, and dressed very well stepped out of the driver's seat.

The man glanced at Xue Jing and spoke with a slightly respectful tone:

"Is that Master Xue from the Hidden Dragon Dojo?"

Xue Jing nodded. "It's me."

"I'm the driver who's responsible for picking you up and dropping you off. My name is Zhao Dequan. You can just call me Xiao Zhao. I was the one who spoke to you on the phone just now."

As he spoke, he opened the back door of the car and gestured for the passenger to enter.

"Please get in the car."

Xue Jing smiled and said, "Thank you for your trouble."

"Please don't say that, it's just my duty," Xiao Zhao said respectfully.

After Xue Jing got into the back seat, he closed the door, jogged around the room, and entered the driver's seat.

The car started its engine, producing a powerful and pleasant sound, and drove towards the Ruizhu Hotel.

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