"I need to get to the bottom of this before deciding whether to help, but I’ve already promised Bai Lingxiao to deliver the Secret Technique Fragnt to the Palace Master of Heavenly Cloud Palace... Hey, are you even listening to ?"
Tang Ming looked at the suddenly motionless Liu Lian with confusion.
Chen Cang hurriedly knelt down to check Liu Lian’s body, then looked at Tang Ming with a pale face: "Ming, she’s gone."
"What?"
Tang Ming’s eyes widened in disbelief. First Bai Lingxiao, now Liu Lian. They both died before finishing their sentences; this was just ridiculous.
Tang Ming examined Liu Lian’s corpse and discovered she had ended her own life force; otherwise, with his dical skills, he could have definitely saved her.
In fact, Liu Lian had suffered inhuman treatnt in the Ming Group, being assaulted by Wang Shilei and others on the very first day she was captured. After her chastity was taken, she harbored thoughts of death, but she clung to life for Bai Lingxiao. Now that she knew Bai Lingxiao was dead, she saw no point in living anymore, so she decisively took the path of no return.
"She’s dead. What should we do now?"
Nervously, Chen Cang asked Tang Ming. This wasn’t their turf, and now soone had died here out of the blue. How were they supposed to handle this?
"It’s not like we killed her. What are you afraid of?"
Tang Ming glanced at Chen Cang and took out his phone to make a call.
Soon, the police, who had received a call from a high-ranking mber of the Dark Group, ca to take away Liu Lian’s body. Knowing Tang Ming’s identity, they didn’t dare to ask any questions. Neither the Dark Group nor the Ming Group were entities they could afford to offend.
"Bai Lingxiao and Liu Lian really deserved each other. Even their death traps are the sa."
After the police left, Tang Ming sat in the courtyard, rubbing his forehead in frustration.
He had initially thought he was just delivering sothing to the Palace Master of Heavenly Cloud Palace. He didn’t expect things to get so complicated, and Liu Lian didn’t let him finish his words before dying. Now Tang Ming had to help resolve issues at Heavenly Cloud Palace, getting involved without wanting to.
"Ming, from what Liu Lian said, it seems the people at Heavenly Cloud Palace are quite pitiful. How about we help them out?"
Chen Cang suggested sympathetically, moving closer to Tang Ming.
"Easier said than done. This is a feud between a sect and the Ming Group. Once we get involved, there will be endless troubles."
Tang Ming gave Chen Cang a look and said unhappily, "If you’re willing to help, go ahead. I have no interest in getting involved."
"I... I just don’t have the capability..."
Chen Cang shrank his neck, thinking to himself, "Ming might say that, but once he gets to Heavenly Cloud Palace and sees those pitiful won, he will definitely help without being asked."
"At least now we know the location of Heavenly Cloud Palace, thirty miles south. We’ll set out tomorrow morning to find it."
Tang Ming sighed, looking at the southern sky. Liu Lian’s only value in appearing was to point the way to Heavenly Cloud Palace, but it also brought new trouble for him.
Wang Zhin and his n fled back to the mayor’s house in disgrace, like dogs that lost their ho. Not only did they fail to capture Tang Ming and his people, but they also lost the important bargaining chip of Liu Lian.
Wang Zhin had intended to use Liu Lian as a hostage to threaten Tang Ming and his people, but he underestimated the power difference and didn’t even have a chance to use her as leverage.
Back at his place, Wang Zhin imdiately cried out in desperation in his WeChat group, saying he was bullied by the Dark Group.
Unlike Yang Bupo, Wang Zhin, though only a three-star, was the deputy leader of the Ming Group Martial Arts Inspection Team. His departnt’s task was to seek extra benefits for the Ming Group, so most mbers respected him.
Upon hearing that Wang Zhin was also bullied by people from the Dark Group, the group chat exploded in outrage. Most of them felt indignation on his behalf, expressing anger towards the Dark Group; only a few mocked him coldly.
Although many expressed sympathy for Wang Zhin, the overarching spirit of the Ming Group ant most mbers were selfish and self-serving. No one actually volunteered to stand up for him. It was already generous enough that they didn’t kick him while he was down.
Everyone treated it as a topic of conversation, but no one offered any constructive advice or volunteered to co help.
While everyone was still discussing, an account nad Ming Group Deputy Director sent a ssage to silence the chat. The group fell silent instantly, as this account belonged to the Ming Group’s second-in-command.
"Wang Zhin, Yang Bupo ntioned Dark Group causing trouble in Songhai City earlier. Why are there Dark Group mbers where you are? Who from the Dark Group assaulted you?"
The second-in-command asked in confusion. If only Yang Bupo in West Sea Province was bullied by people from the Dark Group, it could be dismissed as an isolated incident. But now, even Wang Zhin in Southwest Province was bullied by them, making this a matter of concern.
Could it be that the Dark Group wanted to rise fully and reverse the years of oppression by the Ming Group?
This must not be allowed. If the Dark Group surpassed them, many of the Ming Group’s interests would be cut off.
"Deputy Director, I checked the guy’s ID. His na is Tang Xin."
Wang Zhin quickly replied.
"Damn, are you sure his na is Tang Xin?"
At this mont, Yang Bupo jumped into the conversation, asking in surprise, "Do you have a photo? Send it over so I can take a look."
Upon hearing that Wang Zhin was bullied by the Dark Group, Yang Bupo in Songhai City felt a bit better. At least he wasn’t the only one being bullied. Knowing soone else was also embarrassed made him feel less alone. Hence, he paid close attention to this developnt.
Under Yang Bupo’s relentless prodding, Wang Zhin sent Tang Xin’s photo to the group, warning everyone to be cautious and, if possible, help deal with this troubleso mber of the Dark Group.
"Yang Bupo, do you know this person?"
The second-in-command, originally annoyed by Yang Bupo cutting into the conversation, imdiately tagged him after seeing the photo.
"Deputy Leader, I was also bullied by this guy."
Yang Bupo sent a crying emoji, "This guy is the mastermind behind the raid on the West Sea branch. He holds the position of Martial Arts Inspection Team Leader in the Dark Group, and he has two Seven-star Martial Masters under him."
"The sa person?"
The second-in-command was startled, then beca a bit dismissive, "Everyone, investigate this Tang Xin. Also, use our connections to look into the situation with the Dark Group’s Martial Arts Inspection Team."
"Yes."
A screenful of received orders filled the chat instantly.
The second-in-command had initially suspected the Dark Group was planning a major action. But realizing that the disturbances in both West Sea Province and Southwest Province were caused by the sa person, he felt reassured.
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