When Tang Jiajie’s cries faded in the distance, the entire Tang manor had gone silent.
Everyone stared at Xiao Chen with horrified expressions. They didn’t know where this guy came from, and how he got to be so brilliant!
He was able to stir the Tang family into such chaos, and even kill its descendant and heir.
Xiao Wan gritted her teeth as she stared at Xiao Chen in disbelief.
“Xiao Chen, what are you? Five years ago, you were nothing but a limp dog with his limbs broken. How did you get to be so powerful five years later?”
Calmly, Xiao Chen responded:
“You don’t need to know this. I have the same message for you: go back and tell your dad and third uncle to clean their necks. Wait for me. Now get the hell out of here!”
Xiao Wan clenched her fists as her nails dug into her palms they almost pierced the flesh.
If it had been before, she would have just mocked Xiao Chen for having such crazy thoughts.
But now, she could feel the demise of the Xiao family approaching.
Elder Tang looked toward her in annoyance. Coldly, he scolded:
“What are you still doing here? Do you need me to throw you out?”
Xiao Wan trembled as she stood up and ran out to escape.
After she left, Elder Tang spoke again.
“Everyone, the banquet today held at our Tang household was on behalf of Mr. Xiao over here! I want to clarify to everyone that Mr. Xiao is a distinguished guest of the Tang family. From now on, in Jiangbei, or anywhere at all, whenever you see Mr. Xiao, you must treat him with respect!”
Shortly after his opening remarks, everyone began approaching to greet Xiao Chen.
Xiao Chen nodded slightly in acknowledgement. After a short period of interaction, he followed Elder Tang upstairs.
Elder Tang was mature with good judgment. He understood that a master like Xiao Chen did not like these kinds of atmosphere and wanted to ensure that Xiao Chen was not excessively disturbed by the vulgar people present.
After arriving upstairs, Elder Tang directed Tang Nianyao to pour the tea.
“Mr. Xiao, my deepest apologies. I didn’t think you would be ridiculed by my Tang family descendants!”
Xiao Chen calmly responded:
“No worries.”
He had already murdered his own grandson to atone for the crime, so it seemed like he understood the severity. Naturally, Xiao Chen wouldn’t trouble him further.
“Mr. Xiao, all the ingredients you asked for are prepared for you. In this box right here is the prescription you need!”
Xiao Chen nodded.
“How much in total?”
Elder Tang immediately smiled.
“Mr. Xiao, how could I possibly ask you to pay!”
“I do not like owing people favors.”
“The Tang family does not dare ask you for any favors. Only, I and my granddaughter here have always been avid believers in martial arts. But for many years, we haven’t been able to find a master to teach us the entry level techniques. When we met you the other day, both of us were surprised by your actions, but above all, we saw hope.”
He paused for a moment before continuing.
“I am already a candle in the wind, I don’t have many years left! But my granddaughter has a lot to do, she’s still in her youth! I want to beg Mr. Xiao to take her as your disciple. Teach her your martial arts and medical skills.”
Xiao Chen frowned. Elder Tang immediately got on his knees.
“Mr. Xiao, this is the last wish of our Tang family. Please give us one chance! We are willing to do anything!”
Xiao Chen rubbed his temples.
The Tang family was sincere indeed. Plus, they controlled all the medicinal herbs on the market, which would come useful in the future.
Thinking of this, Xiao Chen nodded.
“Alright then. I can help you fulfill your wishes.”
Before Elder Tang got too overjoyed, Xiao Chen once again opened his mouth:
“But I won’t be accepting Tang Nianyao as my disciple. I will teach your entire Tang family the martial arts skills so everyone in your family can practice.”
Elder Tang’s gaze was slightly disappointed.
Of course, he could already obtain access to all the techniques that could be cultivated. But he wanted to learn Xiao Chen’s metaphysical, almost magical skills!
Xiao Chen could tell his displeasure, and began to speak.
“Although the techniques I teach you won’t be incredible, but as long as you practice well, alongside your Tang family’s herbal remedies, it won’t be a problem to produce a few martial arts masters. As for Tang Nianyao, your granddaughter, it won’t be difficult for her to become a master at the Wu Zun level. If you don’t want to take the deal, then let it be. I will pay you in full for the herbs.”
“What?”
Elder Tang’s pupils shrank.
Several martial arts masters, and one Wu Zun master?
Even the wealthiest and most powerful families in the Yan Kingdom did not have that luxury.
Dear god, what kind of power did Xiao Chen have? This was bordering magic! It was magic! And he was so modest to claim it wasn’t some excellent practice. Then how powerful must the real ‘excellent practice’ be?
He paused for a moment before snapping back to reality.
“Yes, yes, yes! Of course, we’ll take it! Thank you, Mr. Xiao, for your generosity. The Tang family will never forget!”
As he spoke, Elder Tang couldn’t help but start to kowtow to Xiao Chen.
The Tang family was really going to rise in importance!
At this time, Su Ruoxue approached. Seeing this, she was so shocked she had to cover her mouth.
In the entire Yan Kingdom, there are countless people who worshipped Elder Tang. Yet, he was kowtowing to Xiao Chen?
Dear god. If this were to spread, the entire Jiangbei would go into chaos!
Xiao Ziyi saw Su Ruoxue and began waving her hands.
“Auntie Ruoxue!”
Su Ruoxue realized she’d been discovered and slowly walked over. Elder Tang did not seem to mind as he continued tapping his head to the ground. In a row, he kowtowed nine loud times before standing up.
Su Ruoxue looked confused.
“Elder Tang, Xiao Chen, what’s going on?”
Elder Tang chuckled.
“Ruoxue, didn’t you need a superb beauty formula? This is the worldly master I told you about! His medicinal skills can definitely help bring your company back to life!”
Su Ruoxue shivered. Although she had guessed as much, she still felt a violent storm brewing in her heart after hearing Elder Tang’s words.
In the last five years, Xiao Chen had experienced his family’s demise, the loss of his wife, and had all his limbs broken. What else had he experienced in these five years?
After returning, he had conquered the Chen family in a thunderous return.
Now, he had conquered the Tang family with his godly medicinal technique.
Jiangbei’s entire business realm and medical realm had been dominated by him.
What kind of experience had this man gone through to make him so brilliant? He was like a god!
Su Ruoxue could no longer imagine.