Suddenly, a man's voice echoed from the entrance. Everyone assud the Dragon King had arrived and hastily rose to respectfully welco him.
While the attendees from Central Earth were relatively reserved, the foreigners seized the opportunity, scrambling over each other to be the first to greet him.
"Your Excellency, Dragon King! I am from the Debiluk Family, and we control seventy percent of the world's diamond mines! If you are willing to marry our patriarch's granddaughter, Susana, we will offer one-third of our mines as a dowry!"
"Your Excellency! I represent the Child Family, one of the top investnt firms globally! We hold substantial shares in over thirty of the world's top 500 companies. If you marry our clan leader's granddaughter, you will receive—"
"I'm from the Black Light Group—"
"We are the largest oil rchants in the Middle East—"
"I—"
In truth, they were all quite helpless. They had long wanted to curry favor with Long Tianji in private, but despite a desperate worldwide search, they couldn't find the slightest trace of him. It was as if he had vanished from the face of the earth. Bizarre.
Xiao Xuanye and Guo Jufeng, however, had both dealt with Long Tianji before and were the first to realize the voice was wrong.
Shen Youling, who was even more familiar with Lin Tang, also looked up abruptly. No way... on an occasion like this, how could he possibly dare to show up? Her heart pounded with anxiety, her expression filled with worry. She desperately hoped she had misheard.
Then, she saw Lin Tang saunter in, even smiling and waving at the crowd.
Shen Youling froze.
"Lin! Tang!"
The sight of their sworn enemy made their vision go red. Xiao Xuanye and Guo Jufeng bristled with fury, about to lunge forward and beat the man to a pulp.
"Eh? Why is it a young man?"
"That's not Long Tianji, is it?"
"Ah! It's that devil who poisons people and makes their asses bleed!"
"OMG!"
The foreigners scrambled back, their faces a mixture of alarm, fear, and anger. The attendees from Central Earth felt their backsides clench involuntarily, hurriedly shoving their bodyguards in front of them as if Lin Tang were a ravenous beast.
"Damn, the man has so serious nerve. Is he not afraid to die?"
"Countless people have been looking for him these past few days. Who knew he'd just show up here."
"He humiliated Grandmasters Xiao and Guo so badly, they beca a global laughingstock. He's a dead man walking!"
"That's right. Grandmasters Xiao and Guo have fully recovered. With their Grandmaster-level energy, they can completely resist his toxins. Without his poisons, Lin Tang is just a toothless mutt."
"He's a re buffoon, so what if he dies? Heh..."
Just as they were about to crush him, Lin Tang flinched and said timidly, "Grandmasters Xiao and Guo, won't you at least allow to say a single word?"
"You're at death's door. What could you possibly have to say?" Guo Jufeng said grimly.
It wasn't that he wanted to waste ti talking, but he had caught the Elder subtly shaking his head, forcing him to restrain his killing intent. On second thought, it made sense. No one knows if or when Long Tianji will show up. On such an important occasion—a banquet held specifically to select a consort for him—splattering Lin Tang's blood all over the place would be terribly inappropriate. If it displeased the Dragon King, all our careful planning would be for naught.
Compared to winning over a mighty Heavenly King, taking revenge on Lin Tang was a trivial matter that would have to wait.
"Sigh... I'm here to sue for peace," Lin Tang said with a sigh, his voice full of sincerity. "Everything in the past was my fault. I was wrong, and I apologize to you both."
His tone was soft and gentle, making him sound easy to bully.
Shen Youling blinked in confusion. There's sothing... very off about him today. Why is he so effeminate?
And she was right. The "Lin Tang" before them was actually Lee Encai in disguise. If you're going to chase thrills, you might as well go all the way. Besides, with the real Lin Tang ready to back her up at a mont's notice, what did Lee Encai have to fear?
"Er..." Xiao Xuanye and the others exchanged strange looks. No way. Wasn't this bastard Lin Tang always as foul and unyielding as a cesspit lid? Why the sudden change in personality? Does he really think a simple apology will wipe the slate clean?
Lee Encai pressed on. "Besides, the whole world knows I gave you the antidote last ti, which ans I showed rcy. You promised not to retaliate, and you should keep your word, right? If news got out that you went back on it, people would look down on you..."
"Bastard!" Guo Jufeng roared. "After the stunt you pulled, I've already suffered a world of humiliation! Do you think I care about a little more? Are you done with your bullshit yet?"
Xiao Xuanye's face was grim as he warned, "Lin Tang, I'm warning you, don't cause any trouble today. And don't even think about trying to secretly poison anyone. My good brother Yu Huaji is here, so any poison you use is useless. Surrender quietly, and we'll deal with you later. n! Drag him away and lock him up!"
"Yes, sir!" The adjutants glanced at the composed Yu Huaji before fearlessly charging toward Lee Encai.
Lee Encai didn't resist. Instead, she yelled at the top of her lungs, "I, Lin Tang, take responsibility for my actions! Do whatever you want to , but please, can't you let Shen Youling off? Don't let her participate in this selection! I'm begging you, don't bully an innocent, weak woman! She's my wife! She loves !"
As she spoke, she reached a hand out toward Shen Youling, her face a mask of profound affection, her eyes welling with tears. Her performance was worthy of a tragic opera, like a hero pleading for his love from under a collapsing tower.
Shen Youling t "his" gaze, feeling a whirlwind of shock, sha, awkwardness, and revulsion... and also, a deep sense of being moved.
When did I ever say I loved you? she murmured to herself, as a single, crystalline tear slid silently down her cheek.
As she was already the most beautiful woman in the hall, the focus of all eyes, this heart-wrenching mont was utterly captivating.
Most of the onlookers were disdainful, thinking Lin Tang was hopelessly naive and overconfident. Does he really think he can compete with the Dragon King for a woman? Does he hope to turn the tables with just a few words?
But so, particularly the younger, beautiful won in the audience, were profoundly moved and shaken, a pang of envy striking their hearts. All the beauties gathered here were adults; how could they possibly lack suitors? So, like Li Xinyuan, were even already married. It wasn't uncommon for them to have boyfriends or fiancés. When they were forced to separate from their beloveds, many suffered imnse pain and sorrow. So cried endlessly, so drowned their sorrows in drink, so threw tantrums, and others fell into a depressive stupor. But hardly any of them dared to openly object. They all knew better and compromised, terrified of bringing disaster upon themselves. But soone like Lin Tang—willing to walk right into a trap, to risk death just to cry out his devotion—he was truly one of a kind. The only one.
What precious devotion! What great love!
Even long after Lee Encai was dragged away and had vanished from sight, many of the beauties remained lost in silent contemplation. The rest of the crowd quickly forgot the minor character of Lin Tang, turning their attention back to eagerly awaiting the Dragon King's arrival.
「Nearby, in a makeshift prison.」
Lee Encai was shoved into a cell, which was then securely locked and placed under heavy guard. Only after confirming she was unhard did the real Lin Tang relax. Although Lee Encai still had a few talismans refined from Hui Snake scales, her reaction ti wasn't the best. If soone managed a swift, fatal stab, it would be an irreversible tragedy. After observing for a little longer to ensure everything was fine, Lin Tang slipped away silently.
Then, wearing the face of Long Tianji, he smashed a hole through the ceiling of the concert hall and leaped down.
BOOM!
He landed in the center of the stage, carving a large crater. As the dust settled, his tall figure was revealed.
"Who's that?"
"Long Tianji?!"
"He's finally here!"
"Greetings, Dragon King!"
Everyone stood up again as a sign of respect. The elder seated in the very center of the front row, Yan Qinghe, bead with a friendly smile. He clapped his hands and said, "Mr. Long, a pleasure. I am Yan Qinghe. I wonder if you've heard of ?"
"Hmm?" Lin Tang looked at him. "You look a little familiar. I think I've seen you on TV."
"Haha, you have a keen sense of humor, Mr. Long," Yan Qinghe chuckled, gesturing to the seat beside him. "Co, co, sit here and chat with ."
The masters flanking him tensed, fearing Long Tianji might suddenly attack. Yan Qinghe himself, however, remained as unflappable as if Mount Tai were crumbling before him. He didn't think Long Tianji would harm him; they had no quarrel, after all. The foreigners were about to rush forward to get acquainted, but a single, mild glance from Yan Qinghe was enough to make them retreat.
Lin Tang mused with a smile. Interesting. This old man has a solid foundation in Health Care Boxing, but he's essentially just a normal person. Yet, his aura... it completely overshadows Grandmasters like Xiao Xuanye and Guo Jufeng.
He felt none of that pressure, however, and sauntered forward to sit beside Yan Qinghe as an equal. After they exchanged a few more pleasantries, Yan Qinghe personally announced, "Let the consort selection begin!"
"So, Mr. Long, are you satisfied with this grand event?"
"It's decent enough. Let have a closer look," Lin Tang replied, turning his gaze to the ten beauties on the stage.
Among them, Ning Yuexi was biting her lip so hard it might bleed, her eyes blazing with a fire that seed to make her whole body tremble. She truly looked as if she wanted to drink his blood and eat his flesh, a sight that made everyone else stare.
"Is she just nervous? It doesn't look like it..."
"That's pure, unadulterated hatred, isn't it?"
"Gods, she's bold. Daring to disrespect a Heavenly King like that? Does she have a death wish?"
"Maybe that's his type..."
Lin Tang, of course, ignored her. He pointed at Shen Youling, who was standing in the center. "I have so impression of this young lady. Xiao Zhanchong, isn't she your daughter?"
Xiao Xuanye, sitting on Lin Tang's other side, was speechless. His cheek twitched as he forced a dry cough. "She is my daughter. Ahem, you can call Old Xiao, or by my full na, Xiao Xuanye."
"Alright, Xiao Zhanchong."
"You—"
"What? You have a problem with it?"
"Hehehe, of course not. Please, call whatever you wish." Xiao Xuanye was seething but could only swallow the humiliation.
Guo Jufeng's expression was a strange mix of shared indignation and an inexplicable urge to laugh. He quickly spoke up to change the subject. "Dragon King, what do you think of the girl? Does she et with your approval?"
"She is indeed beautiful, with an excellent disposition," Lin Tang said, feigning surprise. "Didn't she have a birthmark last ti? It seems to be gone now. Guo the Turtle, do you happen to know who cured her?"
CRACK!
The chair under Guo Jufeng shattered into pieces. His face started to flush a deep crimson.
"Oh? Guo the Turtle, what's wrong?"
"N-nothing! The chair was just poor quality, hehehe. I'll just get another one..."
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