The wedding was livestreamed by the sister, revealing his identity as a Taoist priest.

Gu Jianguo's legs went weak when he heard Shen Nianqing's voice.

I supported myself on the table with both hands and it took me two tries to stand up straight.

Gu Xinglu patted the dried fruit crumbs off her hands, grabbed her father's arm, and walked forward.

"Come on, Dad, Nianqing is calling you."

Gu Jianguo broke out in a cold sweat after walking just a dozen or so steps.

Seated at the main table were twelve people who controlled the economic lifeline of China.

Any one of them could cause an earthquake in Jiangcheng's business world with just a sneeze.

The two walked to the main table.

Shen Nianqing stood up, took Gu Xingluo's hand, and turned to look at the twelve family heads on the table.

"Dear elders."

Shen Nianqing spoke calmly and clearly.

"This is Uncle Gu Jianguo, Xingluo's father."

He paused for a second and then added a sentence.

"Starfall is my best friend."

The moment the words were spoken, the atmosphere at the head table changed instantly.

These twelve seasoned veterans, who have spent their entire lives battling in the business world, have seen it all.

Shen Nianqing used only one sentence to demonstrate the importance of the Gu family.

Lei Zhen reacted the fastest.

He suddenly stood up, holding a full glass of baijiu, and strode over to Gu Jianguo.

"So it's Miss Shen's close friend!"

Lei Zhen raised his glass with one hand and slapped Gu Jianguo's shoulder hard with the other.

"Brother Gu, my name is Lei Zhen! I work in shipping in Guangdong Province! From now on, if your goods are shipped south, just mention my name, and the freight will be waived!"

Gu Jianguo shuddered from the slap.

The shipping tycoon of Guangdong Province, do you call him "Brother"?

Should we also waive his shipping fee?

"Mr. Lei... this is unacceptable..."

Gu Jianguo stammered and quickly picked up the spare wine glass on the table to pour some wine.

"What's wrong with that!"

Lei Zhen tilted his head back and drank the wine in his glass in one gulp.

"Miss Shen's friend is my brother, Lei Zhen's brother!"

He Yunting also stood up.

He took out a pure black business card with gold foil from the inside pocket of his suit and handed it to Gu Jianguo with both hands.

"Mr. Gu."

He Yunting smiled and spoke gently.

"He Yunting, if the Gu family ever needs funds in Shanghai, just call this number. I will personally approve any loan up to 1 billion."

Gu Jianguo accepted the business card with trembling hands.

Billions exempt from review?

The Gu family's total assets amount to only a few hundred million!

The Li family representative adjusted his gold-rimmed glasses and stepped forward.

"Mr. Gu, Li's Venture Capital is preparing to set up a branch in Jiangcheng. I think the Gu family's industrial structure is very suitable."

Not to be outdone, the head of the Zheng family of Donghai squeezed in.

"Brother Gu! The channels over in the East China Sea..."

In just five minutes.

Gu Jianguo's hands were stuffed full of business cards.

At this moment, his mind was completely numb, and he even forgot the rhythm of his breathing.

Gu Xingluo stood to the side, watching the big shot fussing over her father, she pursed her lips and turned to look at Shen Nianqing.

"Nianqing, you're making such a big fuss, my dad's heart can't take it."

Shen Nianqing picked up her teacup and gently touched Gu Xingluo's juice cup.

"Uncle Gu is a steady businessman; all he lacks is a platform. After today, no one in Jiangcheng will dare to touch the Gu family."

Gu Jianguo finally came to his senses. He clutched the stack of business cards, his eyes red-rimmed.

He bowed deeply to Shen Nianqing.

"Miss Shen, the Gu family will remember this kindness."

Shen Nianqing reached out and helped him up.

"Uncle Gu, you're too kind. Xingluo's matter is my matter."

The atmosphere at the banquet reached its peak.

The twelve heads of households toasted each other and exchanged resources.

With the Shen family at its core, a super alliance encompassing China's top conglomerates has officially taken shape on the top floor of the Peninsula Hotel.

Su Qingluan sat to the side, her fingers lightly tapping the table.

Watching Shen Nianqing handle these complex interpersonal relationships with ease, a strange light flashed in his eyes.

Worldly power and wealth were manipulated by this woman with effortless ease.

"Young Master."

Zhou Xiuqing held her teacup and spoke in a low voice.

"Miss Shen's skills are a good match for Mr. Chen."

Su Qingluan did not refute.

She stood up and picked up the Nine Heavens Phoenix Melody Zither.

"I'm stuffed."

……

At the same time, in Northwest China.

The Kunlun Mountains have an altitude of 4,500 meters.

A cold wind howled, swirling up the snowflakes on the ground.

On a relatively flat viewing platform, more than twenty fully armed tourists were gathered.

Wearing a heavy down jacket and holding various photography equipment, he was frantically pressing the shutter button on the snow-capped peaks.

The tour guide held a megaphone and gave a loud explanation.

"Dear tourists! The main peak of Kunlun Mountains is just ahead! Legend has it that it is the ancestor of all mountains and the source of the dragon vein! Please be careful and do not cross the warning line!"

Wang Qiang is a seasoned photography enthusiast.

Set up the tripod, attach the top-of-the-line telephoto lens, and get ready to capture the sunset over the snow-capped mountains.

Suddenly, a deep, rumbling sound came from high above.

It wasn't the sound of an airplane engine.

That was thunder.

Wang Qiang raised his head.

The Kunlun Mountains are covered in snow all year round and have a changeable climate, but at this time the sky was cloudless and there were no cumulonimbus clouds at all.

"What is that?!"

Someone in the crowd shouted.

Everyone looked in the direction the man was pointing.

High in the sky, the once azure sky suddenly cracked open with a fissure.

A pure white beam of light fell straight down from the crevice at an extremely fast speed.

Blinding white lightning crackled around the edge of the light.

"Meteorite? Shooting star?"

The tour guide was also stunned.

"Wait a minute! How can a shooting star have lightning?"

Wang Qiang reacted the fastest.

Immediately rotate the tripod, aim the telephoto lens at the white light, and frantically rotate the focus ring.

The scene in the camera gradually became clear.

Wang Qiang's breathing stopped.

He rubbed his eyes and leaned closer to the viewfinder again.

There was no meteorite in the center of the white light.

That was a person.

A figure dressed in a plain-colored robe.

He stood with his hands behind his back and his feet on the void.

The raging white lightning around him seemed to be surrounding him, clearing a path for him.

"There's...there's someone inside!"

Wang Qiang's voice was hoarse as he pressed his finger firmly against the shutter button.

The rapid clicking of the camera lenses sounded extremely jarring in the wind.

A tourist with high-powered binoculars saw it too and immediately sat down on the snow.

"A god! It really is a god descending to earth!"

The tourists were in an uproar.

Some people took out their phones to record videos, while others knelt on the ground and kowtowed.

The white light ignored the ant-like gasps below.

It swept straight over the observation deck, bringing with it a violent gust of wind.

In the blink of an eye, they disappeared among the mountain peaks.

Wang Qiang frantically reviewed the photos he had just taken.

Even when magnified, a human silhouette and a plain white robe fluttering in the wind can still be discerned.

"We've struck it rich...we've struck it rich!"

Wang Qiang was trembling all over.

Once these photos are uploaded online, they will cause a huge uproar.

……

Deep in Kunlun Mountains.

A place where mortals have vanished.

A thick white fog shrouds the area year-round, blocking all external detection.

Deep within the fog, a cluster of ancient buildings can be vaguely seen.

With its blue bricks and black tiles, upturned eaves, and imposing presence, the building is nestled against the mountain.

The plaque at the very center of the building complex bears three large ancient seal characters: Yulong Temple.

This is one of the remnants of the secluded Taoist sect in Kunlun Mountain.

With a history spanning thousands of years and profound cultural heritage, it has always remained detached from worldly affairs.

At this moment, in the quiet room behind Yulong Temple.

An elderly man dressed in a purple and gold Taoist robe is meditating in seclusion.

His beard and hair were all white, his face was ruddy, and there was a faint flow of true energy around his body.

Suddenly, the old man opened his eyes wide.

The mountain-protecting formation has been activated.

Just then.

"clang!"

The ancient bell in the front courtyard of Yulong Temple rings on its own, even though no one strikes it.

The distant sound of the bell pierced through the clouds and mist.

"clang!"

Second tone.

The old man smashed open the wooden door of the quiet room and rushed into the courtyard.

"clang!"

Third tone.

The entire Yulong Temple was alarmed.

The bells continued to toll.

The four tones.

Five tones.

Sixth tone.

The old man stood on the steps, looking up at the sky.

My body began to tremble uncontrollably.

The Jade Dragon Ancient Bell is a ritual implement left behind by the patriarch.

When attacked by the enemy, three shots are fired.

To welcome distinguished guests, six sounds are made.

If it rings nine times...

"clang!"

The seventh sound rang out.

Several inner sect elders arrived on the wind and landed beside the old man.

"Sect Leader! What happened?!"

An elder asked urgently.

The old man did not answer, staring intently at the churning sea of ​​clouds above.

"clang!"

Eighth tone.

"clang!"

The ninth note fell.

The lingering sound echoed among the mountains, lingering for a long time.

Nine shots.

Heaven's will is a warning; a sage will descend.

The sea of ​​clouds was torn apart from the middle by a pair of invisible giant hands.