To be honest, the aide was very uncomfortable with Wen Liangjue's behavior.
It's so rude! Normally, even if you don't get married before consummating the relationship, you should at least visit President Xiao first, right? To arrive here and imdiately try to force himself on the man's adoptive daughter without so much as a greeting… is that proper? If this were the past, he wouldn't dare be so disrespectful even if he had ten tis the courage!
"Sigh, the situation has changed. It can't be helped," the aide shook his head secretly, pretending not to hear Shen Youling's miserable cries.
Just as he was about to turn and leave, he was startled. "Uh, President Xiao, what brings you here?" he asked, hurriedly bowing.
Xiao Xuanye ignored him, stepping forward to open the door himself.
Wen Liangjue was just about to grab Shen Youling. Hearing the door open, he didn't even look up and said irritably, "Are you freaking annoying…"
He assud it was the aide returning. When he saw it was Xiao Xuanye, his tone imdiately changed, and he put on a familiar smile. "Uncle Xiao, what brings you here? My apologies, I wasn't cursing at you, hehe. I was just bonding with little sister Youling, and we were getting into the mood... Why don't you go rest for a bit? I'll co have a few drinks with you later."
"Adoptive Father—" Tears stread down Shen Youling's face like rain, but she didn't think he would stop Wen Liangjue. After all, his attitude had always been...
"I have two things to say," Xiao Xuanye said, his face expressionless. "First, your marriage is canceled. Shen Youling will not marry you."
"What?" Wen Liangjue was stunned. The aide was also taken aback, not understanding why President Xiao had suddenly changed his mind. This man was the son of the Night King, Wen Dingchen.
Wen Liangjue's brow furrowed, and his tone turned hostile. "Uncle Xiao, that's not a funny joke!"
"Second," Xiao Xuanye continued, "you dared to dishonor my adoptive daughter right under my nose. I must teach you a lesson!"
"Huh? Teach a lesson?" Wen Liangjue's eyes widened before he burst out laughing from sheer anger. "Uncle Xiao—oh, no, Xiao Xuanye—I think not only are your martial arts crippled, but your brain has gone soft, too! Are you sure you want to teach a lesson? Or rather... are you even qualified to teach ? Do you still think you're a Grandmaster? The Xiao Zhanlong of old? Haha, that's hilarious!"
He strode forward, brazenly patting Xiao Xuanye's cheek. His voice turned cold and sharp. "I call you uncle to give you face. If I don't give you face, you're just a dog..."
"Insolence!" the aide shouted with false bravado.
My dear President Xiao! What are you doing? Tis are different now. Why are you starting a feud with the Night King's family? This is terrible...
BANG!
A figure flew backward, slamming into the wall and sticking there, spreadeagled. Huge mouthfuls of fresh blood sprayed from his mouth. The area below his waist was a bloody ss.
This figure was none other than Wen Liangjue. Xiao Xuanye had ruptured his groin with a single kick.
Shen Youling was stunned speechless. The aide was utterly horrified.
This isn't just a feud; this is a blood vendetta! It's over! It's all over! President Xiao and the Night King are now mortal enemies...
The aide's legs went weak, and he collapsed to the ground, wanting to bawl his eyes out. Why? Since President Xiao is crippled, the Night King could kill or maim him with a wave of his hand. As his aide, I'll definitely be implicated.
He was about to start crying when he froze again.
Wait a minute! If President Xiao is crippled, how could he kick a man that far? This aura emanating from him... could it be... could it be...
"Good heavens, your-your martial arts have recovered? You've beco a Grandmaster again?!" The aide was both extrely shocked and overjoyed. He imdiately fell to his knees in worship.
Xiao Xuanye released his Grandmaster aura without reservation. All living beings within a radius of dozens of ters trembled in his presence.
Wen Liangjue was in too much pain to notice the overwhelming aura. Screaming and writhing on the floor, he howled, "Xiao Xuanye! Xiao Zhanchong! You dare to harm ! I'll exterminate your nine generations! Kill! Kill! Kill!"
"Hmph!" Xiao Xuanye threw a punch through the air, his energy blasting forth. It struck Wen Liangjue's legs, snapping them backward until the white bones jutted out. The unbearable pain made him pass out instantly.
As Xiao Xuanye was about to finish him off, the aide risked his life to dissuade him. Even though President Xiao has recovered his strength, the Night King's power is still far too great!
"Issue the order," Xiao Xuanye commanded. "Wen Liangjue attempted to molest my daughter and assassinate , plotting a rebellion. His cris are unforgivable. Take him into custody and hand him over to be dealt with by the law! Announce this matter to the world and send a letter of formal inquiry to Wen Dingchen!"
"Ah, but..."
"I don't want to say it a second ti!"
"As you command!" The aide imdiately complied, his heart filled with mixed emotions.
Xiao Xuanye then helped Shen Youling to her feet and said calmly, "From today on, I will no longer interfere in your marriage. You may return to Jiangbei."
Shen Youling was in a daze, feeling as though she were in a dream. She simply couldn't comprehend why her adoptive father had changed so drastically. Is he really not an impostor?
Soon, the bombshell news that Xiao Xuanye had recovered his strength and beco a Grandmaster again spread throughout the country. At the sa ti, the letter of inquiry sent to the Night King Wen Dingchen and the news of Wen Liangjue's tragic fate shocked all the high-ranking officials. Yan Qinghe and several other elders convened another eting. Guo Jufeng and the other Grandmasters also set out to find Xiao Xuanye and witness this miracle for themselves.
As for the Night King Wen Dingchen…
SMACK!
The table was smashed to pieces. Wen Dingchen shot to his feet, his rage soaring. "Xiao Xuanye, you've gone too far!"
He never could have imagined that his precious son's visit to Xiao Xuanye would end so disastrously. It was Xiao Xuanye who had tried to curry favor with him, insisting on pushing his adoptive daughter on his son to be a consort. To go back on his word now was one thing, but to injure him so severely, turning him into a eunuch… and then to fra him, accusing him of plotting a rebellion…
A rebellion? What rebellion? I am the Night King! I'm already in power. Would my own son rebel against ?
"Even if you are a Grandmaster again, I will have your life!" In his fury, Wen Dingchen imdiately gave an order for his subordinates to activate high-energy weapons and set out to annihilate Xiao Xuanye.
Just then, Yan Qinghe called. "Old Wen, don't be rash. There must be so misunderstanding. Let's all sit down and talk this through..."
"Misunderstanding? Talk? My son is barely breathing, and I don't even have a single grandchild! Xiao Xuanye must die! Yan Qinghe, I'm warning you, don't play the diator, or I won't be polite to you either!"
「...」
「Ten Directions Absolute Prison.」
In the cell where Lin Tang was being held, the door opened. Tong Xinwei personally walked in, nonchalantly carrying fine wine and at. "Tian... Lin Tang, co, let's have a heart-to-heart chat!"
He had almost called him "Tianyang" but feared the walls had ears and was unwilling to expose Lin Tang's identity. The real Lin Tang was currently at Lee Encai's side, monitoring her vital signs.
Here in the cell, another "Lin Tang," a Second Body, had already finished crafting a Defensive Magic Artifact and was lying on the bed, feigning sleep. Hearing Tong Xinwei's call, he sat up. His expression and mannerisms were indistinguishable from those of a real human. His hair, skin, and other details were flawless. Tong Xinwei could clearly perceive his breathing and heartbeat.
The two sat down, drinking wine and eating at. Anything that entered the Second Body's mouth was instantly incinerated by an ultra-hot fla within it, leaving not even a speck of dust behind. At the sa ti, this "Lin Tang" could also unleash the sa power as his true self. This was the wonder of the "Second Body"!
After several rounds of drinks, when they were in high spirits, Tong Xinwei's face grew mournful as he reminisced. "If only your parents were still alive, how wonderful that would be! I truly regret not being in the capital back then. Otherwise, I would have fought to the death to help them resist their enemies! I just don't understand. What kind of grudge was it? Why did they have to hunt down and kill every last one of your Lin Family?!"
His eyes turned red, and he was on the verge of tears. Lin Tang seed to be moved as well, becoming agitated and declaring that he would find a way to get revenge in his lifeti.
As they talked, Tong Xinwei began to probe for the Lin Family's secrets.
"Secrets? I was just a high school student back then. I didn't even know my mother knew martial arts. How would I know about any family secrets?"
"Lin Tang, think hard. Did your parents ever say anything strange to you? This is a matter of great importance. It's not just about your safety; it could be the key to your revenge! Otherwise, you won't even know who your enemies are. Only by uncovering this secret can I help you investigate."
"But I really don't know. Why don't you trust ?"
"Hey, that's not what I ant..."
After sending Tong Xinwei away, the Second Body's human-like expression instantly vanished. It lay back down on the bed, as still as a puppet.
Walking away with the food container, Tong Xinwei frowned. Is this kid acting, or does he really not know? Sigh, I'll have to keep testing him slowly. I can't rush this...
「...」
anwhile, beside Lee Encai, Lin Tang gently touched the thick cocoon. Confirming she was fine, he felt relieved.
Then he began to ponder. What could my family's secret be? Wait! Since Gan Leixin was our family's driver and Qiu Yuxian was my nanny, maybe they know sothing?
He gave Gu Zicheng a few instructions and flew toward Ten Directions Absolute Prison. Gu Zicheng watched him go with reverence.
To Lin Tang, the so-called Ten Directions Absolute Prison is no different from a public restroom, he thought. It's a complete joke. I feel like I'm the one who's really in prison. When will these days ever end!
A couple of hours later, Lin Tang and his Second Body entered the cultivation cave.
"Let see the new Vestnt robe you've crafted."
"Yes."
The Second Body gestured, and the lid of the Furnace Tripod flew open. Instantly, a blinding, multicolored light burst forth. A dark golden robe appeared, adorned with fiery red patterns forming images of dragons and phoenixes. Flas perpetually flickered across its surface, giving off a heat wave that distorted the very air.
This is way too flashy. It doesn't suit my low-key personality! Lin Tang thought with a smiling shake of his head as he began to refine it. With a re thought, the robe transford into a set of plain, unremarkable modern sportswear.
Lin Tang put it on. The Second Body then produced a large number of command arrows and a bow. The material for the command arrows was the wood taken from the dismantled chariot of the Great Director. They were covered in runes that, when combined, ford a grand formation known as the "Celestial Stars Formation," which specialized in trapping enemies, defense, and positioning.
The bow and arrows had also been seized from the Great Director. To prevent any hidden traps that could be detonated, the Second Body had completely reforged them, using the materials to craft a brand-new set that perfectly complented the Celestial Stars Formation. Wherever the command arrows pointed, the bow would shoot. Of course, Lin Tang could also use the items separately, allowing for great versatility.
"Progress from just sitting in ditation is too slow. Since you have nothing better to do, continue crafting more Magic Artifacts. You can make so dicinal pills as well." Lin Tang emptied all the spiritual materials and potent herbs from his Storage Ring, dispatching his Second Body to act as a laborer. The Second Body naturally didn't object in the slightest and was completely dutiful and uncomplaining.
As for Lin Tang himself, he once again transford into Long Tianji and flew abroad. Through Xiao Xuanye's perspective, he had already learned where Gan Leixin and Qiu Yuxian were.
「Xilan Country, Lido—the City of Romance and Fashion.」
Several internationally renowned beauty brands had their headquarters here. Most of the world's beauty companies considered it a "holy land," regularly sending people here on business trips to learn from the best.
On this day, a beauty symposium led by Gan Leixin was being held at the Lido Royal Hotel. Many owners of beauty companies had co in person to attend, including Hua Tianxiong and his son, Hua Fengchen.
They had already discovered that the Tianxiang Doukou Company's new Rejuvenation Water was extrely effective, completely overwhelming the Hua Family's beauty needles. Once it hit the market, their product would be finished. They had invested a fortune in it, counting on it to make them rich. Of course, they were unwilling to see Tianxiang Doukou jump in and steal their business.
Shen Youling, you bitch! After I was so devoted to you, you turn around and help Tianxiang Doukou fight my Hua Family... Just you wait! With Gan Leixin's power and the backing of so many titans of the beauty industry, I refuse to believe we can't crush you... Hua Fengchen seethed inwardly.
Gan Leixin and Qiu Yuxian had also arrived. Their precious grandson, Gan Junyu, was now completely blind, all thanks to Zhu Yingning's poison. They naturally hated her to the bone, determined to completely obliterate both her and the Tianxiang Doukou Company.
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