"Please stay a mont, Tang Family Master. I never said I wouldn't give it to you. My Zhang Family is not so petty, otherwise I wouldn't be so candid with you, nor would I let you choose freely in the Zhang Family's Herb Storage for an hour, wouldn't you agree?"
These few words sounded quite reasonable.
He kept talking about being generous.
Tang Rao looked at the items in the tray and suddenly felt much better.
"So, I'm still able to take them with , right?"
Only after confirming once more that he could take the items did Tang Rao put all the goods into his pouch.
"Since our cooperation has been so pleasant, what does the Tang Family Master think about the Song Family? Would you mind sharing with first?"
The real drama was about to start.
Tang Rao knew the items couldn't be obtained for free; so promises needed to be made first.
"The Zhang Family Master has such a generous nature, which I, Tang Rao, admire. I am willing to be friends with the Zhang Family Master."
Tang Rao didn't explicitly say whether he would help the Song Family or the Zhang Family; he just subtly expressed his willingness to be friends with the Zhang Family Master.
The Zhang Family Master had made similar promises before, but his being friends ant supporting allies without openly committing. He was thus misinterpreting Tang Rao's words, smiling as he took Tang Rao's hand, expressing his desire for a lasting friendship.
"Uncle, do you know who you're collaborating with?"
Not far away, an angry voice suddenly pierced the air. Tang Rao, already feeling guilty about gaining so much illicit wealth, got startled and couldn't possibly feel good.
"Dear nephew, I'm just having a chat with the Tang Family Master. Isn't it a bit rude to suddenly interrupt?"
The Zhang Family Master expressed his dissatisfaction with Zhang Yuqi.
"If I didn't co, Uncle, you'd be seriously deceived by this person!"
Zhang Yuqi referred to Tang Rao dismissively, which made Tang Rao feel quite awkward.
"Dear nephew, what do you an?"
The Zhang Family Master understood Zhang Yuqi, knowing he wasn't a reckless person. Once reason returned to his mind, he still kept careful and asked first.
"Uncle, do you know who killed my good friend? It was him!"
Zhang Yuqi's good friend?
Tang Rao had killed many, but his good friend wasn't anything special.
People like Zhang Yuqi, who imdiately accused soone of a cri, don't necessarily have good friends.
"You're saying the person who killed that kid Zhou Yong is the Tang Family Master?"
The Zhang Family Master kept vigilant.
He already knew about the close relationship between Zhou Yong and Zhang Yuqi.
The Zhang Family Master was well aware of Zhou Yong's character, soone who often acted selfishly and at the expense of others. He had advised Zhang Yuqi not to get too close to Zhou Yong, but Zhang Yuqi didn't listen and kept entangled with him.
Now Zhou Yong is dead, and the Zhang Family Master had been quite happy about this for a long ti, though outwardly he chose not to ntion it, smiling to himself.
Zhou Yong was his own person, and despite his ways, the Zhang Family Master still treated his nephew quite well, often thinking of his nephew no matter what. His nephew was spoiled by him. Whatever the rights and wrongs of this situation, the main thing was to keep Zhang Yuqi happy.
"Dear nephew, these resentnts should be discussed later. The Tang Family Master is a distinguished guest of mine today. Since he's in my territory, I aim to make him feel at ho. Step down for now."
The Zhang Family Master was granting face to Zhang Yuqi.
If he didn't, would Zhang Yuqi have any good treatnt in front of the Zhang Family Master?
"Uncle, my friend's killer is this person, and he's no good. Everything I'm doing is for your own good; don't be deceived!"
When Zhang Yuqi first laid eyes on Tang Rao, rage filled him. And seeing the Zhang Family Master helping Tang Rao rather than him, he grew more furious in his heart.
Originally two strangers never t before, Zhang Yuqi now wished to resolve his hatred by taking down Tang Rao then and there.
"Enough! Step down!"
The Zhang Family Master, focused on the bigger picture, did his best to bring Tang Rao fully into his fold, going to great lengths.
At the very end, with the benefits given, allowing a small matter to ruin things was not his style.
Zhang Yuqi wanted to say more, but realized the Zhang Family Master was already exerting pressure, making him uncomfortable.
"Yes, I'm leaving imdiately."
Before Zhang Yuqi left, due to his weak condition, he coughed up a puddle of blood.
"Tang Family Master, such family scandals are embarrassing."
The Zhang Family Master sincerely hoped Tang Rao wouldn't take what just happened to heart.
Tang Rao, being petty, could take the goods and leave, finding excuses to damage the Zhang Family's reputation, believing Tang Rao would surely do sothing like this.
"It's fine, kids are naive. Us elders should just laugh it off and forgive. I'm generous and won't take it to heart."
I killed his friend, and he didn't seek revenge, all out of respect for you. Now what more could I say?
The conversation between Tang Rao and the Zhang Family Master remained cheerful after.
Yet one person was not as lighthearted.
"Tang Rao, I will make sure there's no return for you."
Zhang Yuqi left the courtyard, clenching his fists tightly, his fists dropping beside him, and the air seed to explode as he swung them through.
"Brother Yuqi, what are you doing here now?"
Zhang Yishan, Zhang Family Master's son stepped out from behind a rockery, an exquisite treasure sword dangling behind him.
"Yi Shan, are you cultivating behind the rockery again?"
Zhang Yuqi hadn't expected to see Zhang Yishan here, hid his surprise, and approached to flatter him.
"My father said I must train every day, or else a year's worth of practice is wasted."
Being the only son of the Zhang Family Master, Zhang Yishan received much more attention in martial arts compared to others.
"Yi Shan, I want to discuss sothing with you. How about it?"
Since Zhang Yuqi couldn't make headway with the Zhang Family Master, turning to Zhang Yishan might not be a bad idea.
Zhang Yishan grew up in the Zhang Family, where everything except marriage was arranged by the Zhang Family Master. He never developed a sense of autonomy, so being asked for a discussion brought him surprise twice over.
"What is it you want to discuss with , dear brother?"
Zhang Yishan put away his treasure sword, found a large stone, and sat upon it, calmly listening to what Zhang Yuqi had to say.
Zhang Yuqi also sat nearby, using an open stone patch.
"Do you know your father is in danger?"
Zhang Yuqi's initial alarming statent gave Zhang Yishan quite a shock.
"What? What's wrong with my father?"
The Zhang Family Master's affection for Zhang Yishan ensured that Zhang Yishan cared deeply for his wellbeing.
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