The Boss Behind the Scenes

Hearing Ji Wuhui's words, the diners couldn't help but stare in shock.

When the Emperor of the Heavenly Star Empire himself appeared at Wind Immortal Tower, many had anticipated a confrontation. After all, Ji Wuhui, as the ruler of the empire, carried the dignity of an emperor. Surely, he wouldn't bow to anyone.

But reality had shattered their expectations.

The mighty Emperor Ji Wuhui not only avoided conflict but lowered himself with incredible humility.

This unexpected turn of events sparked even more curiosity about Luo Chuan.

Who was this young man who could make the emperor act so deferentially?

Some diners recalled the mysterious battle that had occurred in Nine Stars City just days prior.

Could this unassuming young man actually be the legendary powerhouse behind that event?

Their gazes shifted toward Luo Chuan, now filled with awe—an instinctive reverence for those of overwhelming strength.

Bu Lige and Jiang Shengjun exchanged relieved glances.

Knowing the extent of Luo Chuan's power, they had been deeply worried about a possible conflict between him and the emperor. Any such clash would have disastrous consequences for Nine Stars City and everyone within it.

As the saying goes, when the strong clash, it's the weak who suffer.

Eventually, Ji Wuhui and Bai Hong took the disgraced Ji Tianhao away, leaving the diners in an awkward silence.

Many returned their attention to the now-cold dishes on their tables, though they barely touched their food. None dared leave while Luo Chuan remained seated.

Even as the two figures sat quietly in the corner, every glance cast their way carried unspoken reverence—an awe born from witnessing unfathomable power.

The atmosphere in the restaurant was tense, each moment dragging like an eternity.

Meanwhile, Li Mu sat forgotten in the corner, his presence utterly disregarded by all.

It wasn't long before steaming hot dishes were nervously delivered by the trembling restaurant staff.

As expected of the largest and most prestigious restaurant in Nine Stars City, the food at Wind Immortal Tower was exceptional.

Luo Chuan and Yao Ziyan ate in quiet satisfaction, enjoying their meal to the fullest.

Whether the other diners could say the same was another matter entirely.

When the meal was finished, Luo Chuan and Yao Ziyan left without ceremony—but not through the front door.

Instead, Luo Chuan tore open space itself.

For someone like him, this act was as effortless as drinking water.

He was well aware that leaving through normal means would draw the attention of countless cultivators waiting outside.

Unbeknownst to him, his simple act of leaving had already set the stage for a storm in Nine Stars City.

By the next day, word of what transpired in Wind Immortal Tower had spread throughout the city like wildfire.

Unlike the previous event, where the mysterious master had fought in the skies with few witnesses, this time hundreds of cultivators had seen everything firsthand.

"Did you hear? Something big happened at Wind Immortal Tower last night!"

"What big thing? Spill it!"

"…What?! Are you kidding me? The mysterious master was there, and the emperor himself showed up, only to back down?!"

"I think you're making this up, but I don't have evidence."

"There's no need to make it up—I saw it with my own eyes! If you don't believe me, ask him. He was standing right next to me!"

"Yes, yes! I was there too. It's all true!"

"But what a pity… After the senior finished his meal, he tore open space and vanished. No one knows where he went…"

The city buzzed with speculation and excitement.

Luo Chuan's unassuming appearance—young, calm, and accompanied by a breathtakingly beautiful woman like Yao Ziyan—had played a part in Ji Tianhao's initial arrogance.

But now, Ji Tianhao's downfall served as a stark warning to all.

The children of Nine Stars City's prominent families were ordered to remain at home.

The city was no longer what it used to be. With such a mix of people from all walks of life, it was impossible to know who among them might be a hidden powerhouse.

Ji Tianhao's fate was a grim lesson: even a prince could fall before the wrong person.

By pure coincidence, this incident brought about a surprising improvement to public safety in Nine Stars City.

After all, no one dared provoke strangers anymore—who knew if the harmless-looking passerby might be another hidden master?