「On the other side.」
Lin Tang was intently reading the Heaven-level secret to he had received from Zhao Xinghe, the *Heart Monkey Nine Calming Techniques*.
It had to be said, the Cultivation Technique was truly profound and held great research value. It was divided into nine realms, focusing more on internal thought than on external moves. The technique emphasized dispelling distracting thoughts and controlling one's mind. With each realm transcended, a person's intent would be honed, becoming purer and more powerful. Eventually, the intangible would beco tangible, manifesting as a powerful 'Aura.' A single thought could kill, and when combined with combat skills, it could unleash several tis its power!
I can cultivate this, and it's definitely worth it! I can even teach it to Lee Encai and Wei Zichu later on.
Lin Tang was thrilled. Just as he was about to begin his formal cultivation of the first realm, he suddenly received a phone call. He was already annoyed at being disturbed, and the caller only made it worse by announcing they were coming to "pay their respects."
What the hell?! Such audacity!
He decisively blocked the number and ignored it.
Less than a minute later, his phone rang again. Seeing it was Shen Youling, Lin Tang was about to hang up, but after a mont's thought, he answered.
"What do you want? Are you calling to make up?"
"...I have a question for you. Did soone claiming to be from the Battle Dragon Camp just call you and ask you to go see them?"
"Yeah, sothing like that happened."
"And then?"
"And then I called him a damned scamr and hung up."
"You—"
Even though she had anticipated this, Shen Youling nearly fainted. She hurriedly explained, "How could you have possibly never heard of the renowned Battle Dragon Camp? How could they be scamrs? The consequences for such a reckless offense are unimaginable! By the way, you said you went out last night to kill… whatever. That had nothing to do with the Battle Dragon Camp, right?"
"No, it didn't."
"That's good, that's good. You scared the life out of !" Shen Youling let out a long sigh of relief. Then she urged him, "Anyway, you have to go over there right now, apologize, and try to get them to give you a light punishnt…"
"Shen Youling, are you out of your mind?" Lin Tang interrupted her impatiently. "Why should I go apologize for no reason? I don't even know them. No matter how powerful they are, what does that have to do with ?"
"Why won't you listen to reason? Why must you make mortal enemies instead of coexisting peacefully? Is that the only ti you're happy?" Shen Youling was so angry she was breathless.
"Heh—" Lin Tang scoffed derisively. "So I have to grovel and beg just for a peaceful coexistence? And if I don't pay them a visit, it automatically ans we'll be mortal enemies?"
"Are you going or not?! My parents are there now! They've been captured, and I can't just ignore them. If you truly consider your wife, then you…"
"And do you sincerely treat as your husband? Your parents have disowned you and even kicked your grandfather out without a second thought. What does their capture have to do with you? You keep demanding I act like a normal person and not use my martial arts. Have you ever considered how a cripple like could possibly save your parents? Have you ever thought that if I go there willingly, I might just be walking to my death? You care so much about whether your parents live or die, but my life and death don't matter to you, is that right?"
"That's not what I ant…"
"If you want to save them, go yourself. Don't demand that I be a cripple and then expect to save people who have nothing to do with ."
"Fine, I'll go myself! If you want to draw such a clear line, then we'll go our separate ways from now on. You don't have to concern yourself with my parents' fate or mine!"
Shen Youling couldn't stand it anymore. How could he say sothing so cold? How could he call them 'people who have nothing to do with '? No matter what, they were still his parents-in-law!
He's right. He's only ever seen as a tool for Dual Cultivation, not as a real wife. My parents really don't have anything to do with him. I was the one being naive and immature.
Shen Youling hung up and muttered to herself in deep disappointnt. She imdiately hurried to the station. She knew she couldn't save her parents with her own abilities, but she couldn't bear to do nothing while knowing they were in trouble.
「At the station.」
The lieutenant tried calling Lin Tang again but couldn't get through, which only fueled his anger. He directly ordered the technical personnel to track Lin Tang's location using his phone. Once they had a lock, he waved his hand, summoning a hundred n to go with him.
"I want to see this arrogant fool for myself. What right does he have to be so insolent with ?"
Haha, that dumbass Lin Tang is definitely dead now! And to think I was actually worried he might get in the good graces of the Battle Dragon Camp. Wang Shouzhen's lips twisted into a crooked grin.
The others also shook their heads in secret. To think Lin Tang, already a cripple, could be so conceited. Heaven's calamities may be forgiven, but self-inflicted disasters are fatal!
Not long after the lieutenant and his n left, Shen Youling arrived in a panic. Seeing her parents and sister covered in wounds and crying out in pain, she pleaded urgently, "Please, stop hitting them!"
"Who are you?" a man asked as he blocked her path. He was about to slap her as well, but when he saw how exceptionally beautiful she was, he paused. Even with a dark mark on her face, she looked so pitifully beautiful that it stirred sothing in him. Even an iron-willed man had a soft spot. He instinctively lowered his hand, his expression softening.
"I am their daughter and also Lin Tang's wife. My husband speaks without thinking and has caused a great offense. I've co specifically to apologize! My husband is from the countryside and doesn't know the rules. I beg you to be magnanimous and spare him, and spare us, just this once."
Shen Youling's soft voice and tear-filled eyes moved the guards. They exchanged glances and stepped back.
Overjoyed, Shen Youling rushed forward to help her parents and sister.
"Get away!" Shen Jiayue scrambled to her feet and, turning, slapped her hard across the face.
Shen Youling's eyes widened in disbelief. Sister, you… I ca here and begged to save you, and you hit ? Why?
"If it weren't for your calamitous husband, would we be suffering like this? How many tis has this happened? You count them! What the hell did I do to you in a past life for you to tornt like this?" Shen Jiayue stared at her venomously, raising her hand to strike again.
"Stop it, you shrew!" Wang Shouzhen stepped forward and shoved her forcefully. As he turned back to Shen Youling, his expression of disgust quickly morphed into a fawning one. "Youling, don't be afraid. I'll protect you."
Wang Shouben was speechless. He was truly fed up with his sycophantic younger brother. No matter how beautiful Shen Youling is, she's married and her face is ruined. Her husband once bullied the Wang Family, and now he's gone and severely offended Director Xiao. What is my brother thinking, trying to get close to her now?
"Co back!" he snapped irritably.
Wang Shouzhen flinched and whispered to Shen Youling, "Rember to sever all ties with Lin Tang completely, otherwise you're finished, too!" Then he scurried back to Wang Shouben's side.
A mont later, another person erged from the station. "Who is Lin Tang's wife? Co with !"
Shen Youling composed herself and, suppressing her fear, stepped forward. "I am."
"Your husband's got so nerve, eh? He's the first person to ever call the Battle Dragon Camp a scam," the man sneered before turning to lead the way.
Feeling both bitter and anxious, Shen Youling followed him deep inside. She kept her composure, even when faced with the barrel of a gun. Her expression only faltered when she saw Lu Zizheng curled up in a corner like a lump of dead at.
Finally, they arrived in a large hall.
"I, Shen Youling, pay my respects to Director Xiao!" She bowed, then looked up at the legendary man.
Xiao Xuanye had also heard about Lin Tang's audacious claims. He didn't believe for a second that Lin Tang had truly never heard of the Battle Dragon Camp or of him. To remain so defiant under these circumstances…
"Interesting," Xiao Xuanye murmured, looking up with a faint smile.
Just as he was about to speak, his eyes fell on Shen Youling's face, and he froze.
Seeing his reaction, Shen Youling's heart lurched. No way. A man like Director Xiao must have seen countless beauties. My looks are nothing special, especially with this disfigurent. Why would he react like that? Could he be an impostor?
Her mind raced, and her back beca soaked with cold sweat. But compared to Lu Zizheng's pathetic trembling, she maintained her basic composure. She even managed a strained smile and said, "I apologize once again on behalf of my good-for-nothing husband! I hope you can spare…"
"Your surna is Shen? And your na is Shen Youling?" Xiao Xuanye suddenly asked. At the sa ti, he stood up and walked over to her, studying her face up close. Then, he reached out a hand, as if to touch her ear.
"Director Xiao, please have so self-respect!" Shen Youling said sternly, quickly stepping back, her fear montarily forgotten.
"My apologies." Xiao Xuanye's fingers paused in mid-air before he retracted his hand.
Shen Youling was bewildered. A powerful man like him actually apologized?
"Don't misunderstand," Xiao Xuanye explained. "I just wanted to see if your face was real."
She was at a loss for words. What? How could my face be fake? Does he think I've had costic surgery? Or that I'm in disguise?
Xiao Xuanye took a light breath and quickly regained his usual composure. With a wave of his hand, he dismissed the subordinates remaining in the hall.
Seeing them leave, Shen Youling felt her heart leap into her throat again, terrified he might try to force himself on her.
"Don't be nervous. I won't harm you," Xiao Xuanye said coolly, returning to his seat. "Sit."
"I dare not," Shen Youling replied, remaining still.
Xiao Xuanye didn't insist. He suddenly asked, "Does the na Xi nghan an anything to you?"
"No…" Shen Youling instinctively shook her head.
"Are you sure?"
"I wouldn't dare lie to you. I truly have no recollection of that na!"
"Could there really be two people in this world so similar, yet completely unrelated?" Xiao Xuanye murmured to himself.
"What?" Shen Youling hadn't heard him clearly.
In the next mont, Xiao Xuanye spoke with utmost seriousness. "I intend to take you as my daughter. Would you be willing to beco my goddaughter?"
"...Huh?!"
Shen Youling was completely and utterly dumbfounded.
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