Translator:
Udeze
Editor:
Udeze
At this time, Zhenlei Duomo had already guessed Tang Xiu’s identity. She was both surprised and glad, and yet, a complicated expression could be seen on her face. One of the very reasons she came to Mist Source Island was to find out the situation with the cultivators in this mysterious Far East country. It would be best if she could find news about the woman who had nurtured and educated her.
Do you know my identity, Monseigneur?
asked Zhenlei Duomo. Still, vigilance was there on her face.
How could I possibly not know the famous she-devil who is the second in command of the Mexican Reston mafia and also rumored of having both wits and strength? Regardless, I never thought that we would meet here on Mist Source Island. It seems that the number of people who cast their greedy eyes on the resources produced by China is quite a lot indeed!
Since you already know who I am, please tell me who you are, Monseigneur,
said Zhenlei Duomo coldly.
Tang Xiu,
said Tang Xiu lightly.
The answer did not satisfy Zhenlei Duomo. Only a name had no significance to her. What she wanted to know was Tang Xiu’s identity. Moreover, she could tell that this fellow should definitely not be here by accident.
Have you been scheming on me?
Tang Xiu let out a dry chuckle. He had indeed schemed her, but he naturally would not admit it since Miao Wenlei had long died while Miao Hengfu had just been killed, leaving no witness to tell the tale. Nonetheless, he felt a bit regretful inside since Miao Hengfu turned out to have no strong capital at all as the fella had no martial arts grandmaster experts under him, and was unable the Reston mafia any damage, otherwise achieving his plan to kill two birds with one stone would be easy.
I don’t get what you mean, Zhenlei Duomo. We were just passing this place by and unexpectedly saw such a good show. If anything, I wanna ask you something. This is Chinese territory and you killed its citizens here, what gave you the courage to do so?
These people are nothing but trash! How can they possibly kill my men near my own camp giving their abilities? Do the Chinese people like to feign madness and play the fool?
Ring, ring, ring…
Tang Xiu’s communicator suddenly sounded. He accepted the call under her angry glare and then said,
What is it?
Half a minute later, his expression turned strange. After saying
Oh!
he hung up, then smilingly looked at Zhenlei Duomo and said,
Alright! I admit that I’m the one who caused this. But it was out of my good intentions, for your own good and for the sake of your Reston gang!
You killed my men and you are saying it’s for my own good!?
Zhenlei Duomo angrily yelled.
What fucking nonsense are you playing?
If my guess is correct, you have yet to figure out what happened to the camp in that village where you were stationed, right? I don’t think you have received news yet either about what happened to the foreign powers who just tasted a bitter experience last night. But I can tell you that I have helped you and also pulled your Reston gang from a grave situation in exchange for some ordinary people’s lives. In other words, I’m the benefactor who just saved your lives.
What the hell happened?
Zhenlei Duomo was stunned. She was swayed by Tang Xiu’s serious expression. This guy admitted that he was the one who schemed against me, but how come he turned into my savior all of a sudden? Six of my men died, for fuck’s sake!
Are you just farting out nonsense? Or are you intentionally mocking my intelligence?
Your Reston gang seems to have an appalling intelligence network, huh?
Tang Xiu sneered.
I will tell you something, woman. The third world’s largest dangerous organization, the Stygian Club, has just been attacked by dozens of foreign forces last night, and some of the weaker forces were nearly exterminated. On the other hand, the world’s largest organization—the Pyramid, retaliated against the Stygian Club, turning the situation messier. The other two forces that were camping in the same village as you suffered great losses. By picking up your Reston gang and making you leave that place temporarily, doesn’t it mean you avoided the attack?
What? The Stygian Club?
Zhenlei Duomo’s expression enormously changed, with dread filling her eyes. As a cultivator herself, she knew some facts unbeknownst to ordinary people.
Regardless, how would the Stygian Club dare to pull such a motion?
If my guess is correct, all the foreign forces in the entire Mist Source Island have begun to join hands in secret. The Stygian Club has too big an ambition, but they just stirred up the hornet’s nest this time. What will be following next is a life and death battle between all those forces with the Stygian Club. Given the fact I pulled your Reston gang out of this chaotic mess, do you think my statement is wrong?
This…
Despite having a feeling that Tang Xiu’s logic was lame and distorted some facts, she had no words to refute it. But if what he said was really true, then it seemed that she was really fortunate. After all, the Stygian Club was a dreadful influence and power, far beyond what her Reston mafia could contend with.
No! Accurately saying, even a hundred Reston syndicates could do nothing to the Stygian Club.
… I have indeed not yet heard anything about this, Mr. Tang,
Zhenlei Duomo took a deep breath and slowly said.
We are not enemies and I don’t have any intention of coming enemies with cultivators from China either. After this, I also hope that we won’t be enemies in the future.
Well, making friends is better than making enemies, and I give you my word that we won’t be enemies if you are willing to take the Reston gang and leave Mist Source Island,
said Tang Xiu with a smile.
I don’t see why would the Reston people leaving Mist Source Island to have anything to do with you, Mr. Tang?
Zhenlei Duomo frowned.
Can you officially represent the Chinese government?
Tang Xiu straightly took out the green book and crisply said,
It’s unfortunate for you, but I can indeed represent the Chinese authority. I have this thing that gives the rights to do so. Personally coming here with my men was exactly to solve the problems here. I am telling you now that we will regard all foreign forces on Mist Source Island hostile if they keep staying here.
Zhenlei Duomo’s eyes turned cold, but she instantly restrained her aura and solemnly looked at Tang Xiu’s face, before she finally slowly said,
Answer me a question. I’ll leave Mist Source Island if your answer satisfies me.
Do ask!
Tang Xiu could see that she was unwilling, but did not dare to be his enemy.
Despite being the representative of the Chinese authorities here, you are also a cultivator, so you know about the situation with the cultivators in China, right?
asked Zhenlei Duomo.
What I wanna ask you is about someone who is also a cultivator.
Who is it?
Tang Xiu was astounded.
I’m not particularly clear about her situation,
Zhenlei Duomo frowned.
I only know that she is called Yan. She was like in her 20s two decades ago, so she should be around forty-plus years old now.
A woman named Yan and age around forty-plus years old?
Sorry, I have never heard of this person.
Tang Xiu shook his head.
There was a disappointed look in Zhenlei Duomo’s eyes as she replied with a bitter tone,
Then I can only look for other cultivators in China to ask around since you don’t know her. I’ll be frank with you. She’s the one who nurtured and imparted me a cultivation technique in the past, but I lost track about her many years ago.
I indeed have never heard about the person you mentioned, but I also know little about cultivators in China,
Tang Xiu slightly nodded.
Many cultivators choose to stay hidden, concealing their identities or becoming hermits, secluding themselves in famed mountains and large rivers. It’s always difficult to know of their existence unless they are willing to reveal themselves.
Zhenlei Duomo did not want to spend more time facing Tang Xiu. Now that she could not get any lead about the one she wanted to find out, she immediately cupped her fists and said,
If so, then I’ll take my leave.
Tang Xiu did not stop her and only looked at her back as she departed. Just as he prepared to call out to Ye Shisan and Zidan to leave the place, Zidan suddenly spoke to him in a toned down voice,
Boss, you forgot someone.
Huh? Who?
Tang Xiu wondered.
She’s the founder of the Everlasting Feast Hall, the previous Big Boss,
said Zidan.
Yan’er?
Tang Xiu was stunned, and then his expression suddenly changed.
My little disciple looked to be in her 20s more than two decades ago, while there’s also a ‘Yan’ in her name. Is there really a connection between them?
Catch up with her and call her back.
Tang Xiu straightly sat cross-legged and took out a pen and paper from his interspatial ring, preparing to paint Gu Yan’er’s face. As though recalling something, he took out his mobile, opened the album gallery and picked her picture. A minute later, a vigilant Zhenglei Duomo had returned and stood in front of him.
Is there something else you want?
She was indeed wary of Tang Xiu, but not afraid of him. It was clear for her that she wouldn’t be a match for Tang Xiu, but he would not be able to prevent her from running away either.
Tang Xiu handed over his mobile and lightly said,
Take a look at this photo, is this the woman you’re looking for?
Zhenlei Duomo took the mobile with a confused expression. When her eyes fell on the photo, her pupils shrank and her whole body shivered.
Yes, it’s her!
Her voice trembled. That face was vividly stored itself inside her mind and carved deep inside her heart. At that time, she was so peerlessly beautiful and unparalleled, looking so cool and elegant at the same. She never knew what holiness meant prior to meeting her, but finally realized what it meant the very moment she first saw her.
Tang Xiu touched his nose and secretly forced out a smile inside. He knew that Gu Yan’er had traveled all over the globe, but it never occurred to him that she would also leave such a legacy in Mexico.
Why are you looking for her?
after the silence for a while, Tang Xiu asked slowly.
Reluctantly taking back her eyes from the photo, Zhenlei Duomo said with uncontrollable excitements,
She’s my benefactor, my kind teacher, and also my half mother! Back then, I made a mistake in front of her and shouldn’t have killed that bad man, so she went away and forbade me to come to China. But… I really miss her!
Tang Xiu stared blankly for a moment after hearing her story. He could guess what concerned Gu Yan’er back then. She would never shut Zhenlei Duomo out only because she committed murder as she herself was someone from the Immortal World. Who in that realm did not have their hands stained with blood?
It was highly likely that the very cause was her body!
