Chapter 287 - 239: Tang Wen: Since Sister-in-Law Wants to See Me

Chapter 287: Chapter 239: Tang Wen: Since Sister-in-Law Wants to See Me

"Young Master Tang Wen’s talent is simply stunning. Maybe he could even break through to the Fourth Grade and become the City Lord!"

The bustling tavern fell silent for a few seconds.

Someone sneered, "Where in the Outer City would you find a Fourth-Grade Cultivation Technique?! A breakthrough is absolutely impossible."

The first man craned his neck and shouted, "What do you mean, impossible? He practiced swordsmanship for a year and became a Grandmaster in that year! Is anything impossible for him?"

「Outer City, Giant Rock Martial Arts Hall.」

A few of the Direct Disciples were also discussing the matter.

"This Tang Wen fellow is a real beast! Becoming a Swordsmanship Grandmaster after practicing for just one year."

"Hah, that’s just what he claims. Who knows how many years he’s really been practicing."

"An Extraordinary at eighteen, and now a Swordsmanship Grandmaster. His combat power must be rivaling the Sixth Grade!"

"So what about Sixth Grade? A single cataclysm from the underground could kill countless Sixth Grades. Unless you reach the Fifth Grade, you can never truly control your own destiny."

"Fifth Grade is too far off. For our Martial Arts Hall, the Red Hummingbird is both our greatest blessing and our greatest curse!"

At the mention of this, indignant looks appeared on their faces.

The yield of Purple Pearl Honey was already low, and to make matters worse, someone came and made off with the majority of it.

They now had strong suspicions that the Huang Family was behind it!

Everyone at the Giant Rock Martial Arts Hall was actively searching for evidence.

If they found a crucial lead, they were prepared to go to war with the Huang Family!

By contrast, there was no conflict of interest between the Giant Rock Martial Arts Hall and the Black Water Gang.

Their relationship was fairly amicable.

They didn’t feel much hostility toward the emergence of a monstrous talent like Tang Wen.

The Ganshan City Association was indifferent to the matter.

One of their high-ranking Elders, Feng San Niang, was even hoping to develop a relationship beyond mere friendship with the new prodigy, Tang Wen.

She just hadn’t found the right opportunity.

The Boat Gang and the Horse Gang, however, were another story. On the surface, they offered their congratulations.

But privately, they were preparing to eliminate Tang Wen the moment a suitable opportunity presented itself.

As for the Inner City Huang Family, they had been trying to get their claws into the Black Water Gang for years.

Before today, they hadn’t given Tang Wen a second thought.

But after today, they would likely try to probe and recruit him first. If recruitment failed, they would probably resort to force.

「Sixth Young Master’s Mansion.」

The Sixth Young Master was cornered at his own doorstep by a group of women.

"Our eldest sister bet on Young Master Tang to win! She wagered five thousand taels of gold at seven-to-one odds. That’s a total of thirty-five thousand taels of gold. Pay up!"

The formidable women surrounded him, getting handsy. There were even a few Extraordinary Powerhouses among them, leaving the Sixth Young Master in a wretched state.

It might have been tolerable if these women were beautiful.

Unfortunately, every last one of them was broad-shouldered and stout, with thighs thicker than the Sixth Young Master’s own.

They were the furthest thing from beautiful.

Shouting, "Give me some time to get the money!" the Sixth Young Master lowered his head and tried to rush home.

The women relentlessly blocked his path. "You don’t actually have to come up with the money," one said. "You can pay us back with your body!"

Given their plain looks, they had few romantic opportunities. Without throwing money around, it was difficult for them to have any dealings with an Extraordinary man as handsome and well-built as the Sixth Young Master—one who looked like he could handle some roughhousing.

The Sixth Young Master struggled with all his might, but his clothes were still torn to strips.

By the time he escaped into his mansion, several sensitive spots on his body were bruised black and blue.

A flicker of lingering fear crossed his eyes. ’Ravenous women are terrifying!’

’And they’re all Female Martial Artists and Female Extraordinaries! I can’t afford to offend any of them.’

Meanwhile, when faced with a Female Extraordinary of his own, Tang Wen eagerly extended a dinner invitation:

"Senior Sister, let’s have dinner together later!"

’Women don’t like being asked questions.’ So he didn’t ask; he simply informed Shui Yun.

Shui Yun looked at his fiery gaze, her heart pounding. The pain from last time was still fresh in her memory.

The memory of her screaming so pitifully while that little brat refused to stop was still crystal clear.

"Um, I’m still busy. You know, things have been really hectic lately. After this busy period is over! After this busy period!"

Tang Wen wrapped his arm around her slender, supple waist, his mouth moving close to her exquisite, pearly-white earlobe. "Senior Sister, last time was an accident. I promise I’ll take it easy this time."

"I... I really am busy."

Seeing the dissatisfied look in Tang Wen’s eyes, she gritted her teeth. "Wait until next month, and I’ll be the one making *you* beg for mercy!"

"Ha!"

Just as Tang Wen was about to laugh, he was interrupted by another voice.

"Seventh Young Master, Liu Bing is here to see you."

It was a Guard’s report.

The moment he turned his head, Shui Yun seized the opportunity, planting a firm kiss on him and slipping out of his embrace. "You just wait for me to come find you!" she called out playfully.

’What a little seductress!’

’Just you wait. I’ll show you what’s what next time.’

Watching the alluring sway of his Senior Sister’s hips as she walked away, he secretly kicked himself. ’I should have just gone all the way last time.’

’That way, she wouldn’t be so hung up about it now.’

"What is it? Make it quick, I still need to do my Cultivation."

Liang Yu and the two other women had already left, so Tang Wen went to the entrance by himself.

Liu Bing, formerly one of the Eldest Young Master’s men, was standing there respectfully. Seeing the displeasure on Tang Wen’s face, he didn’t dare waste any time with pleasantries and stepped forward with a bow.

"Young Master, Lin Shi wishes to see you."

’Lin Shi?’

After nearly twenty days of Cultivation, he had almost forgotten about his beautiful, confined sister-in-law.

"If you are too busy, I can turn her away," Liu Bing offered. He was still trying to atone for his past allegiances and was terrified of giving Tang Wen a bad impression.

"Sigh... hold on."

Tang Wen sighed. "Zhao Zhe made a huge mistake, but Lin Shi was just implicated. She is still my sister-in-law, so I should go and see her."

Liu Bing’s expression remained neutral, not daring to betray the slightest reaction. "Young Master, right this way!"