Return of the Celestial King

A group of thugs stood frozen, like children who’d done something wrong, too scared to speak.

Fear gripped their hearts. They knew something huge had just happened.

Their boss, Scarface, had been beaten half to death by Qin Tuo. He was barely breathing.

The entire Rose Bar was deathly silent. Scarface’s life was completely in Qin Tuo’s hands.

As if tired from the beating, Qin Tuo released his grip, sat down on a nearby stool, and poured himself a cocktail.

Seeing this, all the underlings looked at each other, the helplessness in their eyes plain to see.

Suddenly, Qin Tuo said coldly:

"Listen up! I’ll give you one chance. Get Qiangwei over here for me!"

Scarface snapped his head up, his eyes filled with shock.

"Kid, are you not afraid of dying?"

Qin Tuo chuckled.

"Like I said, this is your only chance. Let Qiangwei come and back you up. Otherwise, I’m afraid I might slip and beat you to death."

Scarface immediately gritted his teeth.

"Alright, kid. Since you’re looking for death, you can’t blame me."

He immediately pulled out his phone and called Qiangwei.

All the thugs standing by grew restless again, their eyes on Qin Tuo as if they were looking at a dead man.

But Qin Tuo just leisurely sipped his drink, not in a hurry at all.

After the call, Scarface struggled to his feet and glared icily at Qin Tuo.

"Kid, Boss Qiangwei will be here soon. You’re going to pay a heavy price for your stupidity!"

Qin Tuo shot him a sudden, cold glance.

"Keep blabbering and see if I don’t rip your mouth apart right now."

Scarface’s heart jumped in fear, and he didn’t dare make another sound.

The image of Qin Tuo’s terrifying display of power was still seared into his mind.

Everyone waited anxiously, looking at Qin Tuo with extreme displeasure.

Soon, the sound of a car horn came from outside the bar!

A look of wild joy appeared on Scarface’s face!

"Haha, you’re finished, kid..."

The thugs brandished their clubs and knives, ready to hack Qin Tuo to pieces.

The bar door opened, and a group of elite bodyguards quickly poured in.

Then, a glamorous woman in a sexy black dress and high heels strode in.

She was slender and curvaceous, with heavy makeup. Her wine-red hair fell in large waves to her waist, giving her a uniquely alluring look.

The moment he saw this woman, Qin Tuo knew she had to be the legendary Qiangwei!

Qiangwei’s gaze was icy, her face frost-like. The moment she entered, all the thugs respectfully lowered their heads, not daring to look her in the eye.

Scarface hurried forward with a sycophantic smile plastered on his face.

"Hall Master, it’s this guy! He doesn’t know what’s good for him. He’s been causing trouble and even demanded that you come see him personally!"

As he spoke, Scarface was certain that Qin Tuo was now a dead man, no matter what.

Qiangwei glanced at Qin Tuo, a cold smile touching the corners of her lips.

"Young man, you’re quite brave, aren’t you!"

Qiangwei’s voice was magnetic, possessing a unique charm.

Qin Tuo, however, remained silent. An idea was forming in his mind.

The reason he had summoned Qiangwei was to test a theory he had.

’Could this Rose Hall be one of the branches of the Celestial King Hall?’

In front of Qiangwei, Qin Tuo suddenly raised his hand and slowly toyed with the Celestial King Order Ring on his index finger.

Qiangwei couldn’t help but glance at the ring...

In an instant, it was as if she’d been struck by lightning. Her gaze froze, rigid and unblinking.

Her heart began to pound violently, and she couldn’t control her expression.

Seeing Qiangwei’s reaction, Qin Tuo knew his guess was correct.

"Kid, how dare you act so arrogant in front of the Hall Master! Get on your knees, now!"

Scarface barked, emboldened by his boss’s presence.

But Qiangwei said coldly:

"All of you, listen up! Get out!"

Hearing this, Scarface was stunned and couldn’t help but frown.

"Hall Master, if we all leave, won’t it be... inappropriate for you to face him alone?"

However, a single cold glare from Qiangwei scared Scarface into silence. He didn’t dare say another word.

And so, everyone left the bar, leaving only Qiangwei and Qin Tuo.

Qiangwei immediately dropped to one knee and called out with immense respect:

"This subordinate, Hall Master of Rose Hall, greets the Celestial King!"

A satisfied smile spread across Qin Tuo’s face as he nodded slowly.

"Rise."

Qiangwei stood up and glanced at Qin Tuo, a hint of doubt in her heart.

"Celestial King, this subordinate has a question..."

Qiangwei couldn’t help but ask.

Qin Tuo nodded, as if he had already expected it.

"Go ahead and ask."

Qiangwei asked curiously:

"Celestial King, why didn’t you come find this subordinate directly? Why go through all this?"

Qin Tuo shook his head and gave a wry, helpless laugh.

"To be honest, while I am the Celestial King of the Celestial King Hall, I actually have no idea how many halls are under its command. So far, I only know of Huaiyi Hall and now Rose Hall, these two."

Hearing this, Qiangwei couldn’t help but gasp in surprise.

"Ah, Celestial King, if you say that... then Long Wu of Ming City is also a member of the Celestial King Hall?"

Qin Tuo nodded and said,

"Yes. I’ve known him for a long time, but it was only today that I learned you are also a Hall Master of the Celestial King Hall."

An imperceptible blush flashed across Qiangwei’s face, but she quickly frowned and asked:

"That can’t be right, Celestial King. Why didn’t the old Celestial King inform you of these matters?"

As a member of the Celestial King Hall, Qiangwei naturally knew that during the handover from one Celestial King to the next, all important matters of the Hall were passed down orally.

Therefore, she logically assumed that Qin Tuo should have known these things.

But Qin Tuo shook his head and said,

"He didn’t tell me. I don’t know the reason why."

But Qin Tuo thought to himself, ’Back then, I didn’t even know what this ring was for.’

’That old lunatic was always acting crazy. Who would have thought he’d give me something so important?’

Thinking of this, Qin Tuo felt a pang of regret.

’If I had known, I would have asked that old lunatic a few more questions. Then I wouldn’t be in a situation where I don’t even know who my own people are.’

Qiangwei said seriously:

"Celestial King, now that you have appeared, Rose Hall will naturally serve you as our master. We invite you to take charge of the Provincial City!"

But to her surprise, Qin Tuo refused.

Qin Tuo said gravely:

"Remember, in front of outsiders, you are only to call me Mr. Qin. You must never reveal my true identity. Understand?"

"Oh... Mr. Qin?"

Qiangwei was taken aback.