Chen Ping smiled faintly. This kind of thing, the three great families definitely wouldn't publicize it, lest they attract more people to scramble for it.
Chen Ping now somewhat understands why so many grandmasters suddenly appeared in the mountain city. It must be related to the three great clans recruiting soldiers and buying horses.
To know a martial artist reaches the Grandmaster level, every step forward is very difficult, unless they have a family business to support them, they can spend a lot of money buying some medicinal herbs and other auxiliary cultivation materials, otherwise it will be very difficult to break through!
So many martial artists had no choice but to make a living by working as guards for people, earning money to practice their skills. As their strength grew, so did their earnings. At the same time, large commercial families would also pay skilled masters to protect their families or assets. This formed a mutually beneficial relationship where everyone got what they needed!
Now that all these masters have come to the mountain city, it seems the three families' offer must be particularly tempting!
Just as Chen Ping and they were eating, suddenly there was a commotion. The two of them looked up and saw a girl in a cheongsam, wearing large sunglasses that covered most of her face, only her pointed chin and cherry-like lips were visible.
The girl was followed by four men in suits, who looked serious. As soon as they entered, they looked around nervously, as if they were expecting danger!
"Holy crap, isn't that big star Song Tie?" Wu Dong's eyes widened instantly, and saliva dribbled from his mouth!
Chen Ping looked at the girl, his expression also flickering for a moment. The girl's body proportions were too good, especially in a cheongsam, which perfectly displayed her small waist. A pair of snow-white feet wearing high heels, it was like she had walked out of a painting. It's just that this name wasn't very impressive!
"Waiter, get us a private room!" said the girl's bodyguard from behind her.
"Sorry, all the rooms are booked up now, only the hall is left!" the waiter said helplessly.
"Come up with a way..." The bodyguard's face turned cold, and he glared fiercely at the waiter!

The waiter was terrified, stammering, "R-really, there's…none left…"
"Okay, let's do it in the lobby!" The girl said and found a spot to sit down!
"Miss, Master instructed me not to let you..."
"Shut up, I'll go back after I finish eating!" The girl seemed a little impatient. The bodyguard didn't dare to say another word!
Soon, the girl's meal was served. Ignoring the scorching stares from those around her, she started to eat ravenously. It was clear that she truly enjoyed the food here!
The four bodyguards behind her surrounded her, each reaching into their pockets, obviously concealing weapons!
"It seems that the Song family has quite a bit of power!" Chen Ping murmured to himself.
These bodyguards all had guns hidden on them. You have to understand, this is a prohibited item. In this country, you can practice martial arts freely, no one bothers you. But when you possess firearms, the nature of things changes completely. And let me tell you, getting your hands on a gun right now is harder than reaching heaven!
However, firearms like pistols are effective against ordinary martial artists. But if you encounter a master-level expert, the pistol becomes useless. If you face someone like Chen Ping, the pistol would be just as good as scrap metal!
“Song Zuode, the head of the Song family, was once a well-known entertainment company tycoon. He had countless star artists under his banner, and his wealth was immeasurable. However, later, because one of his artists committed crimes and was investigated, he implicated the entire company. At that time, Hengshan Stone was booming in popularity. So, Song Zuode returned to his hometown and opened a mine. But his daughter is now a big star, her fame is enormous!”
Wu Dong explained!
Chen Ping ate while keeping an eye on Song Tie. However, Song Tie seemed to be in a world of his own, only focusing on his meal and ignoring anyone else's gaze. He appeared accustomed to being under the spotlight every day.

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