Chapter 2346 - 2319: Angel’s Persuasion

"A substitute?"

Upon hearing Lu Tianxing’s words, Angel frowned and said, "Dear Judge, doesn’t this mean your strength has already been exposed? Then tomorrow, Tang Qingyun will surely increase his efforts to deal with you; do you have the confidence to handle this situation?"

Angel’s voice was filled with deep concern.

Although Lu Tianxing had already exposed his strength once in Xiangjiang, letting many know he possessed the power to rival the Late Stage of Mythical, many only heard rumors. While they would be cautious of Lu Tianxing, they wouldn’t go all out to deal with him, leading to some degree of laxity. But today, Lu Tianxing forcefully killed Tang Qingyun’s substitute and in Beijing, displaying such fighting power that it was enough to instill fear.

So, by tomorrow, the fifth day of the month, these forces will stop at nothing to deal with Lu Tianxing, leaving him with no burial ground. More importantly, this time, people from all walks of life will be gathered in Beijing. Even if someone tries to fish in troubled waters and kills Lu Tianxing, the Lu Family can do nothing because they won’t know whose hands Lu Tianxing died by; they’re utterly helpless unless they can contend with all of China.

After hearing Angel’s words, Lu Tianxing broke into a gentle smile, showing no signs of worry: "Angel, don’t worry! Since I dare to stay in Beijing, I must be fully prepared to deal with this situation, you can rest easy."

"Dear, I know you have confidence, but as the saying goes in China, ’Better be safe than sorry’. The entire situation in Beijing has become chaotic now; it’s unknown how many people want to put you to death. Staying in Beijing does no good for you. Also, there’s a saying, ’While the green hills last, there’s firewood to burn.’

Angel spoke decisively: "Dear, truly, listen to me just once, leave Beijing tonight. I’ll arrange for the Morgan Family to escort you and Zhiqing and the others away, and I assure you, Mu Qingxue will never marry into the Tang Family."

"Angel, I know you’re looking out for me, but do you think I have a way out now?"

Lu Tianxing pulled a cigarette from his pocket, lit it, took a deep breath, then spoke: "You’re my woman, Mu Qingxue is also my woman. Now the moment has arrived; if I back down, what do you think Qingxue will think then?"

"Dear, I believe Mu Qingxue is a sensible and understanding woman; she’ll understand you..."

"But I don’t want her to live a life where she’s pointed at and talked about behind her back."

Lu Tianxing spoke heavily: "Now, all of China knows Mu Qingxue is set to marry into the Tang Family. If I leave this time, even if you stop Qingxue from marrying into the Tang Family, her reputation is already tarnished. Rumors are fiercer than tigers; Angel, do you know the meaning of this saying? Perhaps in places like America, rumors aren’t taken seriously, but in China, many women value their reputation. Baseless matters, once spread by rumors, can become reality. I don’t want Qingxue to live a life plagued by rumors."

Saying this, Lu Tianxing took another deep breath and continued: "Furthermore, I promised Qingxue that when she marries into the Tang Family, I will appear openly, take her away openly, and declare to everyone that she is my Lu Tianxing’s woman. I absolutely cannot break my word because it’s my promise to her."

Angel became silent upon hearing Lu Tianxing’s words. Unlike America, where openness prevails, where a woman can have several men or sleep with a man if she’s attracted to him; it’s common there, especially in high society, no one finds it unusual.

But in China, the opposite holds true; although equality between men and women is preached, the principles of the Three Obediences and Four Virtues have never disappeared. While these principles may not be felt among ordinary people, in centuries-old families in Beijing, they are vividly embodied. Mu Qingxue grew up under the education of these principles; while these rules aren’t as extreme as in ancient times, some things remain ingrained in Mu Qingxue’s bone.

For these women, rumors are the most terrifying. Choosing to prove their innocence by death is not unheard of.

Once Mu Qingxue is caught in the whirlwind of rumors, she can never escape, and the rumors will cast a shadow over her life. It’s more unbearable for a woman than death.

Lu Tianxing, hearing the silence on the other side, didn’t linger on this topic but diverted saying: "Angel, have you discovered any news about the Holy Mountain lately? Do you know where their headquarters is?"

The Holy Mountain was always on Lu Tianxing’s mind, as it’s the most mysterious and formidable organization in the Western Underground World. Many of its members have died at his hands, yet they’ve remained silent. This makes Lu Tianxing vigilant, fearing their sudden emergence, as every member of the Holy Mountain is no ordinary person, they’re elite among elites, and a single error could cost him dearly.

"Sorry, dear, the Holy Mountain is extremely mysterious, frighteningly so. Ever since Poseidon died in China, the entire Holy Mountain vanished without a trace. Even using the power of the Morgan Family, I couldn’t glean any information about their whereabouts."

Angel’s voice was full of helplessness.

If this time the Holy Mountain appears in Beijing too, then Lu Tianxing is genuinely in danger. The Holy Mountain has dominated the Western Underground World for countless years; no one knows how many experts they have, or what they look like. A person standing suddenly by your side could be from the Holy Mountain, here to take your life.

Lu Tianxing fell silent after hearing Angel’s words. To him, whether it’s the Church, Brahman, or the Tang Family, these are obvious forces and pose no real threat. It’s the Heavenly God and Holy Mountain, these two entities of extreme mystery, that truly concern him. Even just the tip of the iceberg they’ve revealed commands respect.