The song ended.
The singer softly explained, "Why are you still unwilling to face reality?"
"Although there are songs that can capture the heart, it wasn't the one just now."
"To be blunt, isn't Tan Yan Zhi Yin somewhat famous in the North?"
"This song only amplifies the unease and self-reproach in one's heart, stimulating the urge to pour out one's feelings, but it won't force anyone to lie."
Though young, the singer was one of the Ten Elites of the North, and her legend also circulated there.
The public knew a little about some of the more classic moves.
At the very least, the singer's reputation was solid; just mentioning her name commanded respect.
The situation in the arena was completely under control.
The soldiers couldn't ignore Lang Tu Terry, and the crowd was subdued by the singer, while the rampaging Steel Man was restrained by Zhang Wei and the Skin Puppet.
Steel Man understood that everything was over.
But he was unwilling!
"Terry, tell them to let me go!"
Zhang Wei cast a questioning glance.
Lang Tu nodded.
Zhang Wei released his grip, pushing Steel Man away and saying, "Your body has just been repaired; this kind of behavior is quite troublesome for me."
"The purpose of delicious food is to bring happiness to people; using it for medical purposes is a kind of... abandoning the fundamental for the superficial."
Lang Tu ignored Zhang Wei and turned to Steel Man, saying, "Child, you misunderstood what happened back then. Your father and I..."
"Shut up!"
"You are not worthy to mention him!"
"When it came to that incident, wasn't it all based on what you said?"
Lang Tu was speechless.
After a long pause, Lang Tu slowly said, "What has happened now cannot be easily resolved. Let you and I settle it with the traditions of Wolf Valley."
As he spoke, Lang Tu pushed aside his shattered armor, revealing a well-built physique.
With a surge of power, a menacing aura erupted!
This was the terrifying pressure that could only be possessed by one who had slaughtered countless beings!
"Steel Man, you've always thought you surpassed me. Today, I will show you the true strength Lang Tu should possess!"
At this moment!
Lang Tu, showing no sign of the weakness from his serious injuries, exuded a wild aura like a lion king!
Steel Man laughed maniacally, "With you?"
"What? Are you scared?"
"Come!"
"Good!"
The two faced each other bare-handed.
Their starting stances were identical!
The deadly skill passed down through generations in Wolf Valley – Sha Po Lang!
Their sharp energies clashed like blades!
Pfft~~~~
Blood stained the ground seven feet around!
At the final moment of contact, Steel Man pulled his arms away, allowing Lang Tu's hands to plunge into his chest.
Lang Tu's eyes widened, "You..."
Steel Man grabbed Terry's hand.
Using his last ounce of strength, he forced out the words from his chest, "Terry... do you want to die by my hand?"
"Heh, I won't let you have your wish."
"You will live on... with guilt... burdened by everything... just barely surviving!"
"I... cough, cough, cough..."
"Terry... Uncle..."
Steel Man's eyes glazed over, and he finally tilted his head to the side.
Lang Tu expressionlessly withdrew his hands, showing no joy or sorrow at Steel Man's death.
It was as if everything had happened as expected, within his calculations.
Even Zhang Wei, for a moment, felt a sliver of doubt.
The singer asked, "What happens next?"
"Can we make them forget?"
"There are too many people."
"Then let's leave it at this for now..."
With a wave of his hand.
The remaining guards quickly unlocked the prisoners' shackles.
Many who had followed Steel Man looked fearful and uneasy.
Gu Yuan</span> Lang Tu looked at his blood-stained hands and said, "Enough blood has been shed today. Let this farce end."
Afterward, Lang Tu rescinded all of Steel Man's decrees and returned the entire Roasted Meat Castle to its previous state.
All dismissed officials were reinstated, and the mobilized troops were disbanded.
Among those who had plotted with Steel Man, all were pardoned except for a few key participants.
...
Guest House
"It seems your wish to wander the world freely will not come true."
Lang Tu shook his head, "This is fate."
The four of them sat at a table.
Lang Tu, the singer, Zhang Wei, the Skin Puppet...
Lang Tu looked vacant, showing no desire to speak.
The others changed the subject, discussing trivial matters.
Such as the singer's concert, the Skin Puppet's rank promotion...
Suddenly, Lang Tu spoke, "Where will you go next?"
Everyone looked blank.
The singer: "I'll probably go back to Bincheng. I haven't had a concert in three months, and I'm afraid my fans will miss me too much."
Bincheng.
A world-class music capital, even more famous than the northern capital, Mocheng.
In this barren cultural desert, a brilliant jewel that should not have existed.
The Skin Puppet: "I'll probably return to the Black List headquarters."
"The Black List is planning to relocate to the North to strengthen its control, so things will be very busy lately."
"I think this is an opportunity to gain considerable fame and opportunities... many new talents have emerged in the organization, and we old guys are under a lot of pressure."
Zhang Wei smacked his head.
"Damn!"
"I forgot the main business."
Saying that, Zhang Wei took out the contract.
"Although the atmosphere isn't quite right, can you allow me to explain my concept for the Gourmet Bank?"
Everyone: ...
Zhang Wei was full of confidence in creating a world-class gourmet distribution hub.
The first step was to enrich its supply capabilities, starting with encompassing the essence of ingredients from across the North.
Wolf Valley, as the best source of meat in the North, was naturally a top priority.
"A world-class culinary capital... a rather unrealistic fantasy."
"However..."
"I am genuinely curious to see it."
As he spoke, Lang Tu signed Zhang Wei's contract.
Although Lang Tu claimed to be impartial and focused solely on business, Zhang Wei knew that few leaders would foolishly agree to such an audacious plan.
"Thank you!"
"No, I am being professional and personal. Chef Zhang, I still owe you a tremendous debt of gratitude."
"Then how do you plan to repay this debt?"
Lang Tu stood up and took out a map.
The Northern Strategic Terrain Map!
A true military map, with clear depictions of mountains and forests.
Lang Tu pointed to the map and said, "Besides Wolf Valley, there are six other major ingredient producing regions in the North."
"Second, the Ice Hell Plains!"
"A treacherous and perilous place, with a constant temperature of minus seventy degrees Celsius deterring most adventurers and gourmet hunters, it is the most mysterious place in the North."
Zhang Wei nodded.
He was very familiar with this place.
"Third, the vast Sea of Flowers near Bincheng..."
"Fourth, the Great Deep Pool..."
"Fifth, the Eastern Suburb Great Plains..."
"Sixth, the Hengduan Great Cliff..."
"Seventh, the Sweet Snow Four Lands..."
"These seven locations are the main sources of all high-quality ingredients in the entire North. If you want to establish your Gourmet Bank, you absolutely cannot do without these seven places."
So that's how it is!
Zhang Wei examined the map carefully.
These seven areas were vast, many of them were no-man's-lands, and the surrounding city-states were famous cities of the North.
For example, the Deli River Fresh Restaurant, which had participated in the competition before, was the most well-known restaurant near the Great Deep Pool.