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Return of the Celestial King

Chapter 129: Village Outside the City · Oct 16, 2026

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101 Chapter 101: You’re Qin Tuo? 2026-10-16
102 Chapter 102: Used Car 2026-10-16
103 Chapter 103: All Accounts Cleared 2026-10-16
104 Chapter 104: Hidden Killing Intent 2026-10-16
105 Chapter 105: Attending the Banquet 2026-10-16
106 Chapter 106: Wu Liang 2026-10-16
107 Chapter 107: Not Giving Face 2026-10-16
108 Chapter 108: Scam 2026-10-16
109 Chapter 109: Fake Maotai 2026-10-16
110 Chapter 110: The High-Quality Fake Watch 2026-10-16
111 Chapter 111: Top-Tier Wine 2026-10-16
112 Chapter 112: Slipping Away 2026-10-16
113 Chapter 113: No Need to Pay 2026-10-16
114 Chapter 114: Wiped Out 2026-10-16
115 Chapter 115: Naturally Kind 2026-10-16
116 Chapter 116: Senior 2026-10-16
117 Chapter 117: Getting Something for Nothing 2026-10-16
118 Chapter 118: Teaching You How to Be a Person 2026-10-16
119 Chapter 119: He Is the VIP 2026-10-16
120 Chapter 120: The Chairman’s Wrath 2026-10-16
121 Chapter 121: Decision 2026-10-16
122 Chapter 122: Rendered Useless 2026-10-16
123 Chapter 123: Claiming Credit 2026-10-16
124 Chapter 124: Appointing the Chairman 2026-10-16
125 Chapter 125: Ghost Possession 2026-10-16
126 Chapter 126: Showdown 2026-10-16
127 Chapter 127: Open Fire 2026-10-16
128 Chapter 128: People of 2 Worlds 2026-10-16
129 Chapter 129: Village Outside the City 2026-10-16
130 Chapter 130: Poisoned 2026-10-16
131 Chapter 131: Tai Sui 2026-10-16
132 Chapter 132: 10 Million 2026-10-16
133 Chapter 133: Car Crash 2026-10-16
134 Chapter 134: Brother Hu 2026-10-16
135 Chapter 135: Killing Intent 2026-10-16
136 Chapter 136: Long 5 Takes Action 2026-10-16
137 Chapter 137: Just in Time 2026-10-16
138 Chapter 138: Playing the Pig to Eat the Tiger 2026-10-16
139 Chapter 139: Running into an Ambush 2026-10-16
140 Chapter 140: Blood Splatters Within 5 Steps 2026-10-16
141 Chapter 141: Grand Formation 2026-10-16
142 Chapter 142: All Gathered 2026-10-16
143 Chapter 143: Jinx 2026-10-16
144 Chapter 144: Forming a Clique 2026-10-16
145 Chapter 145: The General Manager Candidate 2026-10-16
146 Chapter 146: New Chairman 2026-10-16
147 Chapter 147: Losing All Hope 2026-10-16
148 Chapter 148: Appointment 2026-10-16
149 Chapter 149: A Farewell Letter 2026-10-16
150 Chapter 150: Burying the Hatchet 2026-10-16

Qin Tuo couldn’t figure it out, so he stopped thinking about it.

’Maybe I’m just imagining things?’ he thought.

After getting off work, Qin Tuo had just returned home when he received a call from Chen Man Ni.

”Hey, Qin Tuo, when are you heading out? Do you want me to come pick you up?”

Qin Tuo nodded and said,

”Okay, you can come to my residential complex. I’ll be out soon.”

With that, he took a shower and changed his clothes.

”Son, are you going out?”

Qin Hongguo and his wife were busy making dinner.

Qin Tuo nodded and said casually,

”Mom, Dad, I have to go out for something. I’ll probably be back late.”

Just then, a bright red Ferrari slowly pulled up to the entrance of the complex.

The moment the Ferrari appeared, it immediately caught the attention of the surrounding neighbors.

”Look! I heard that’s a supercar. It must be worth millions!”

”What! Millions? I can’t believe a car can be that expensive!”

The neighbors from the complex discussed it amongst themselves, their voices full of envy as they pointed at the car.

Han Guixiang was also in the crowd.

Staring at the car before her, her eyes were filled with utter envy.

”I wonder who they’re here to pick up, driving a car like that... Do we even have someone that important living in our complex?”

Everyone was speculating about who could possibly know such a wealthy friend.

At that very moment, Qin Tuo appeared.

”Qin Tuo!”

Han Guixiang immediately smiled and called out a greeting.

In her eyes, Qin Tuo now held the status of a son-in-law.

”Aunt Han!”

Qin Tuo nodded back with a smile.

Then, he walked directly toward the Ferrari.

Everyone’s eyes gradually widened in utter astonishment!

”Oh my god, it’s actually here to pick him up?”

Qin Tuo got into the Ferrari as everyone stared, dumbfounded.

”See, Qin Tuo? Now everyone in your complex will probably recognize you!”

Chen Man Ni said with a teasing laugh.

Qin Tuo gave a wry smile.

”I’d rather not be so high-profile. Next time, just come pick me up in a normal car!”

Chen Man Ni replied with a mischievous grin:

”Isn’t this perfect? You get to be in the spotlight and become the talk of your neighborhood.”

Qin Tuo shook his head, speechless. He had no desire to be that kind of celebrity.

”Qin Tuo, you’ll have to give me directions, right?”

Chen Man Ni dropped the playful tone and got down to business.

Qin Tuo nodded.

”Okay, head this way...”

The Ferrari’s engine then roared to life, and the car sped off into the distance.

Back in the crowd, Han Guixiang was already completely stunned.

Her face was a mask of confusion, and her mind started racing with wild thoughts.

Many people nearby were gossiping.

”That kid’s name is Qin Tuo, right? I thought he was really close with the Han Family’s girl. Weren’t they talking about getting married?”

”Yeah, I really don’t get kids these days. Is two-timing in fashion now?”

”Sigh, who would have thought? A kid who looks so honest and simple has gone and found himself a sugar mama!”

Hearing these words, Han Guixiang felt a pit in her stomach. Frowning, she hurried home.

She needed to ask her daughter, Han Zilin, what on earth was going on.

As Chen Man Ni drove, she gradually realized something was wrong.

”Qin Tuo, what kind of address did Mr. Ouyang give us? Why is it so remote?”

Qin Tuo frowned as well. According to the address, the location was in a remote suburb outside the city.

The road was getting narrower and narrower, flanked by desolate, uninhabited land.

”Qin Tuo, I’m starting to feel a little creeped out!”

Chen Man Ni said, her face sullen with worry.

Qin Tuo smiled and reassured her,

”What’s there to be afraid of? Even if the sky falls, won’t I be here to hold it up for you?”

Chen Man Ni’s eyes crinkled into a smile, a warm feeling spreading through her chest.

”Alright then. With you here, Master Qin, I’m not afraid of any ghosts or monsters.”

After a full hour of driving, they finally arrived at the address Ouyang Tianqi had given them.

The two of them noticed it was a dilapidated village on the outskirts of the city. The entire village seemed sparsely populated.

”How strange. Why would it be a place like this? Do people really live here?”

After getting out of the car, Chen Man Ni surveyed her surroundings with suspicion, an inexplicable sense of worry rising in her heart.

Qin Tuo waved his hand dismissively and said with a laugh,

”What’s the point in guessing? Let’s just go take a look and we’ll find out.”

Just as they reached the village entrance, they saw Ouyang Tianqi already waiting for them.

”Mr. Ouyang, so you were already here.”

Qin Tuo and Chen Man Ni walked up to greet him.

Ouyang Tianqi’s eyes lit up, and he came forward to welcome them.

”Mr. Qin, Miss Chen, I was starting to think you weren’t coming!”

Qin Tuo shook his head and said seriously,

”Since I gave my word to you, Mr. Ouyang, how could I possibly bail?”

Ouyang Tianqi nodded with a smile, his gaze toward Qin Tuo softening with a bit more kindness.

”Mr. Qin, let’s head straight there, then!”

Ouyang Tianqi made a welcoming gesture for Qin Tuo to proceed.

The three of them chatted as they walked.

They could see that a few people did live in this rundown village. When the residents saw strangers enter, they seemed a bit frightened and immediately ducked back inside their houses.

After a moment of thought, Qin Tuo decided to voice the question on his mind.

”Mr. Ouyang, with your status, how could you have a friend living in a place like this?”

Ouyang Tianqi wasn’t offended in the slightest. He explained with a smile,

”It’s a long story. This friend of mine is a dear friend I haven’t seen in years. He’s been living here for a very long time.”

Hearing Ouyang Tianqi’s explanation, Qin Tuo understood there was likely a private story behind it.

And it wasn’t his place to press for details.

Qin Tuo asked another question,

”Mr. Ouyang, what is your friend’s name?”

Ouyang Tianqi smiled and said,

”My friend’s surname is Li. I’ve always called him Old Li. He and his wife are both very good people, which is why I really don’t want to see his wife end up like this.”

As he spoke, he let out a long sigh.

After some more conversation, the three of them arrived at their destination.

Ouyang Tianqi slowly knocked on the dilapidated wooden door in front of them.

CREAK!

The door opened, revealing a disheveled-looking old man.

”Old Li, this is the Mr. Qin I told you about!”

Ouyang Tianqi quickly introduced Qin Tuo.

Qin Tuo gave a slight nod in greeting.

Old Li, in turn, quickly and politely extended his hand for a handshake.

”Oh, Mr. Qin, for you to take time out of your busy schedule to help, I’m endlessly grateful!”

After a few pleasantries, Qin Tuo followed them into the house.

The inside of Old Li’s house could only be described as having four bare walls.