Free Web NovelChapter 2048: Chapter 2021: Are You Afraid?
"Of course."
Yang Anlong’s eyes gleamed: "If my guess is correct, this time Lu Tianxing probably already knows about the Young Princess of the Mu Family being arranged to marry into the Tang Family. He appeared in Beijing probably to take Mu Qingxue away. Now that Mu Qingxue is betrothed to Tang Qingyun, no matter how generous Tang Qingyun is, he won’t swallow this easily. When the time comes, Tang Qingyun will naturally make a move against Lu Tianxing, and we can just sit back and watch the show."
At this point, Yang Anlong glanced around, and spoke again: "Nonetheless, to be safe, Yang Si, arrange manpower for me, and keep a close watch on Lu Tianxing and the Yama Palace, as well as the movements of the Qingtian Alliance. If necessary, give Tang Qingyun some support, let them fight to the death."
"Yes, Family Head."
Yang Si nodded in agreement without any hesitation.
"Yang Chai, continue to send people to Qin Island, and even infiltrate the Yanhuang Group secretly. I want to know their current movements."
"Yes, Family Head."
Yang Chai nodded, hesitated, and asked: "Family Head, those we brought out from the Yanhuang Group, should we inform them to lay low temporarily and avoid exposure?"
"No need."
A ruthless glint flashed in Yang Anlong’s eyes as he said: "Send people to eliminate them secretly, send them on their way. Even if Wan Chang’an and Chen Kunchang fall into Sima Lingyun’s hands, without enough evidence, Sima Lingyun won’t dare to act against our Yang Family. Remember, this matter must be handled cleanly and without any errors. Anyone who dares to block the way, kill them without mercy."
With those words, Yang Anlong exuded a strong killing intent, his eyes flashing a crimson light.
Meanwhile, in another direction, the news of Lu Tianxing’s arrival in Beijing had also reached Tang Qingyun’s ears.
In a top suite of a private club under the Qingtian Alliance.
Tang Qingyun sat on the sofa, crossing his legs. Opposite him, the nominal Alliance Hierarch of the Qingtian Alliance, Chen Changwu, stood respectfully, hardly daring to breathe, his face filled with anxiety and his heart full of fear.
Lu Tianxing coming to Beijing was a catastrophe for Chen Changwu. Being the Alliance Hierarch of Qingtian, which has been opposing the Yama Palace recently, and Lin Yafei being Lu Tianxing’s woman, should Lu Tianxing learn about his conflicts with Lin Yafei and troubles him, he wouldn’t stand a chance against Lu Tianxing—certainly doomed. His only reliance now was Tang Qingyun.
Currently, Tang Qingyun sat on the sofa, revealing his true face without any mask. He knew that even wearing a mask now was pointless; from when Zhang Yue and Tang Er died at Lu Tianxing’s hands, his whereabouts were likely exposed to Lu Tianxing. Otherwise, Lu Tianxing would’ve never risked showing up in Beijing.
Watching Tang Qingyun, Chen Changwu took a deep breath, suppressing his shock at seeing Tang Qingyun’s real face, and slowly said: "Young Master Tang, I just received word from outside that Lu Tianxing appeared in Beijing with his wife Bai Zhiqing, and Lin Yafei, the Hall Master of Yama Palace, picked them up. I suspect Lu Tianxing’s purpose in coming to Beijing this time is targeting us. Young Master Tang, should we fully move Qingtian Alliance’s power underground temporarily to avoid confrontation?"
Listening to Chen Changwu, Tang Qingyun’s expression didn’t waver at all. He slowly reached for the teacup in front of him, took a light sip, glanced at Chen Changwu, and said with some indifference, "What? Are you scared? Afraid Lu Tianxing will come for you, and take your life?"
"No... no, I’m not."
Upon hearing Tang Qingyun, Chen Changwu quickly explained: "Young Master Tang, I... I didn’t mean it like that. I just want to say, Lu Tianxing’s appearance in Beijing is surely aimed at us. Qingtian Alliance is almost equally matched with the Yama Palace now, but with Lu Tianxing involved, I’m worried there might be discord within the alliance, and that might affect you."
"Are you truly worried it’ll affect me?" Tang Qingyun looked at Chen Changwu and spoke calmly.
"Young Master Tang, I..."
Before Chen Changwu could justify his words, Tang Qingyun interrupted him: "I know what you mean. You’re merely worried that Lu Tianxing will come for you. Rest assured, Lu Tianxing won’t act recklessly for now. The Qingtian Alliance continues as usual. If anyone chooses to leave now, let them leave."
At this point, Tang Qingyun’s eyes narrowed slightly, revealing a chilling glow: "However, upon leaving, tell them this: if I, Tang Qingyun, am lucky enough to defeat Lu Tianxing, they had better wait with their necks clean. I’ll visit them one by one, and I just hope they won’t regret it."
Listening to Tang Qingyun’s calm words, observing the chilling light in his eyes, Chen Changwu shivered uncontrollably, almost desperate to guess that if Tang Qingyun visits them again, the consequences for those families leaving were easily imaginable.
"Young Master Tang, I understand."
Chen Changwu took a deep breath, nodded in agreement. He’s now tied to Tang Qingyun with nowhere else to turn. He has to rely on Tang Qingyun, or else, even if he leaves Qingtian Alliance, Tang Qingyun wouldn’t spare him, let alone Lu Tianxing.
"Good that you understand."
Tang Qingyun glanced at Chen Changwu, responding with indifference: "I’ll prove to everyone that the genius of the Lu Family is nothing much. I’ll use Lu Tianxing’s blood to show everyone he isn’t invincible."
"Young Master Tang, what shall we specifically do next?"
"Maintain the status quo."
Tang Qingyun’s calm eyes seemed able to penetrate the soul, as he slowly spoke: "During this period, Qingtian Alliance should maintain the status quo. Lu Tianxing came to Beijing this time aiming to deal with me. Before finding me, he won’t make a move against you. To him, I’m the target. You people are merely ants, no need to worry."
