Zhang Daocheng was plunged into deep remorse. Dong Tao's single question almost made him break down in tears. "My relationship with the Great Elder? I was merely guarding a sword for him, and as it turns out, I went and lost it. Now even his disciple has lost his life over this matter. Do you think I still have the nerve to try and cling to such a connection?" Upon hearing this, Dong Tao's expression changed drastically. Never had he imagined that the deep connection Zhang Daocheng had boasted about was nothing more than empty talk.
The other business partners turned ashen with anger, rage flashing in their eyes as if they wanted to tear Dong Tao apart piece by piece. "Dong Tao," they interrogated harshly, "it was entirely because we listened to your instigation that we poured so much money into the Longnan Martial Arts Association. Today, you must give us an explanation!"
Beads of cold sweat rolled down Dong Tao's face as he hurriedly tried to calm everyone down. "Even without the Great Elder's support, we don't need to worry too much. After all, the Longnan Martial Arts Association is rich in resources, and with our investment, even if we can't reach the popularity of the Longjiang Martial Arts Academy, at least we won't lose money, right, President Zhang?"
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