It has already become the leading commercial landmark in the city!
Guests swarm in daily, and wealth pours in like a tidal wave—
Audrey’s savings have reached astronomical figures!
This was something she could only have dreamed of before!
And in Lin Lang’s Space, the gold coins Audrey returned piled up like a mountain!
It’s impossible to count how many there are!
He only knows—
If these gold coins were to suddenly circulate!
The entire monetary system of Phantom Star City would be overwhelmed!
Gold coins would become cheaper than scrap iron!
...
However!
This dazzling achievement was like a piece of fat meat, quickly attracting the greedy eyes of the Church Court’s forces—
One day!
Several Church Envoys, dressed in black robes, stepped into the Audrey Grand Hotel with heavy and arrogant steps.
Their gazes were cold, like wolves inspecting their territory, and they walked straight into Audrey’s office!
The leading envoy was tall, with an innate arrogance on his face.
He cleared his throat and said in an unquestionable tone:
"Miss Audrey, your hotel business is booming, congratulations!"
"Our Church Court has recognized your commercial talents and thus invites you to join us, which is a great honor for you!"
"From now on, the Audrey Grand Hotel, including your other assets, will be Church Court property!"
"The money you earn henceforth should be split with the Church Court three to seven... seventy percent to the Church Court!"
...
Upon hearing this, Audrey’s initially smiling face suddenly turned cold.
She frowned tightly, her eyes full of anger and reluctance.
As someone who had crawled and scraped in poverty, accumulating wealth cent by cent, she was a complete penny-pincher!
How could the hard-earned results of her efforts be easily taken by others?
She immediately refused without hesitation:
"No! This is the result of hard work by me and Lin Lang. Every cent is hard-earned, why should we give you so much of it?"
The envoys’ faces darkened, and the leading envoy snorted coldly, threatening:
"Miss Audrey, you better think it through. If you don’t agree, you might not be able to keep this hotel open."
With that, they tossed out harsh words and strode out of the restaurant.
Audrey watched their backs as they left, both angry and anxious.
She knew the Church Court was powerful and ruthless, and would not let it rest easily.
In desperation!
She hurriedly went to find Lin Lang.
She told him the whole story in one go.
After listening, Lin Lang’s eyes turned icy cold, exuding an aura of murderous intent.
He gently held Audrey’s hand, comforting:
"Don’t be afraid, I’m here. If they dare to cause trouble, I’ll make sure they regret coming."
...
Sure enough!
It didn’t take long before the Church’s people came again.
This time!
They brought more manpower, each armed and standing fiercely at the hotel’s entrance, trying to force their way in.
Lin Lang had been waiting for a long time.
At this moment, he was dressed in elegant western aristocratic attire!
Standing tall at the entrance.
Like a towering mountain, blocking the way.
"Hmph, kid, if you’re sensible, you’d better step aside and don’t get in our way."
A Church Court member shouted viciously.
Lin Lang’s mouth slightly curved up, revealing a disdainful smile:
"This is my hotel. If I don’t want anyone to go in, then no one can go in."
The underling was furious:
"Looking for death!"
He swung his scepter at Lin Lang!
...
At the same time!
Lin Lang moved.
Although it was just a flick of his finger.
The Domain expanded!
Instantly engulfing all the overbearing Church members!
"Since you are all followers of God, let me send you to meet Him!"
His figure moved like lightning and vanished instantly from where he stood.
In the blink of an eye!
He appeared in front of a Church member!
The person didn’t even have time to react!
Lin Lang’s fingertip had already lightly touched his chest—
Boom!
A dull sound rang out!
The person flew back several meters like a broken kite, crashing down to create a shallow pit on the ground!
Blood spewed from his mouth, his condition unknown.
"Ah?"
The Church members were shocked!
Immediately!
Lin Lang casually waved his hand, releasing a stream of Spiritual Qi!
With a few "cracks"!
The ribs of two Church grunts nearby instantly broke!
They screamed and flew out, crashing heavily against a distant wall!
The wall trembled, shedding dust.
...
The leading envoy saw this and was greatly alarmed. He quickly raised his scepter!
His mouth moved in incantations!
The scepter instantly emitted a layer of dim blue light, clearly imbued with some sacred power.
He shouted and charged at Lin Lang!
The scepter thrust forward like a snake’s tongue!
Stabbing straight at Lin Lang’s throat.
But Lin Lang’s eyes flashed with a chill, advancing instead of retreating.
He formed his right palm into claws, reaching for the scepter directly!
Under everyone’s fearful gaze, he actually caught the sharp scepter with his bare hand.
"Sss!"
The piercing sound of metal friction echoed all around!
Lin Lang’s arm exerted a sudden force!
With a "crack," the scepter broke in his hand!
"Ah! Demon Technique! It’s Demon Technique from the Eastern Country!"
The envoy’s face was full of terror!
But before he could react, Lin Lang had already closed in, his left hand reaching out like lightning, grabbing the envoy’s neck.
Lin Lang lifted the envoy high.
The envoy’s feet struggled futilely in the air, his hands desperately trying to pry Lin Lang’s hand, but to no avail.
"You... you dare defy the Church Court openly, do you know the consequences?"
The envoy squeezed out several words with difficulty, his voice filled with fear.
Lin Lang coldly looked at him:
"Whether it’s you or the Church Court behind you, in my eyes, you’re all like ants."
With that, he flung his arm, throwing the envoy like trash!
The envoy traced a curve in the air, crashing heavily amidst his companions!
Seeing this, the remaining people turned pale as paper, showing faces of fear.
They no longer had the arrogance from before.
Scrambling to pick up their weapons on the ground, supporting their injured companions, they fled in a panic.
...
By then!
Audrey ran out from the hotel!
Seeing Lin Lang unscathed, her eyes instantly brimmed with tears.
She threw herself into Lin Lang’s arms, choking as she said:
"Lin Lang, thank you. It’s so good to have you here."
Lin Lang embraced her tightly, softly comforting:
"Silly girl, I said I would always protect you."