Free Web NovelChapter 2049: Chapter 2022: Tang Qingyun’s Scheme
Although Tang Qingyun’s words were extremely unpleasant, completely disregarding the Qing Tian Alliance he had assembled, Chen Changwu had no reason to refute them, nor was there any way to argue.
Indeed, in Lu Tianxing’s eyes, the Qing Tian Alliance, composed of second-rate families, was utterly insignificant, easily annihilated with a flip of the hand. To Lu Tianxing, the Qing Tian Alliance was as inconsequential as ants, while he was the elephant. An elephant never cares how many ants are underfoot; after all, a single step can easily crush them all to death, so why bother concerning oneself?
"Young Master Tang, I understand. I know what to do next."
"Since you know, then return. Also, send someone to monitor Lu Tianxing’s every move. Furthermore, without my orders, nobody should lay a hand on Bai Zhiqing, otherwise—death." Tang Qingyun said, squinting.
Using Bai Zhiqing might be a way to threaten her, but Tang Qingyun disdained such methods and did not wish to use them, because Lu Tianxing had come to Beijing, clearly intending to confront him directly. To use a woman to threaten Lu Tianxing now would disgrace Tang Qingyun and the entire Shu Tang Family.
This time, he not only needs to win but to win splendidly, to use facts to show everyone that the Third Young Master of the Lu Family, the so-called prodigious talent of the Lu Family, is helpless before him, Tang Qingyun. In the eyes of the Tang Family, the Lu Family is nothing; the Tang Family is truly the top family in China.
"Understood, Young Master Tang, I will make arrangements now."
Chen Changwu, upon hearing Tang Qingyun’s words, a gleam appeared in his eyes but he said nothing. Instead, he slightly bowed to Tang Qingyun and then turned to leave.
"Young Master, do you really plan to confront Lu Tianxing directly?"
After Chen Changwu left, the air beside Tang Qingyun suddenly rippled, and Tang Da’s figure appeared next to Tang Qingyun, his face as cold as ever without any change.
"Tang Da, do you think I would lose to Lu Tianxing?" Tang Qingyun frowned slightly, speaking in a detached tone.
"Young Master, forgive my bluntness, if you confront Lu Tianxing head-on now, you are very likely to lose," Tang Da said calmly, without flattering him despite Tang Qingyun’s status.
Tang Qingyun, hearing Tang Da’s words, frowned slightly, not showing the expected anger, but replied solemnly, "Tang Da, you think I cannot defeat Lu Tianxing?"
Tang Da did not offer any explanations but directly responded, "Young Master, you should know Tang Er’s strength, coupled with the ’One Sword Across the Ages’, a mutually destructive tactic, Young Master, do you think you can withstand Tang Er’s move?"
Tang Qingyun, hearing Tang Da’s words, fell into silence. Tang Er was a peak mid-stage mythical expert, just a step from the late stage mythical level. ’One Sword Across the Ages’ was Tang Er’s ultimate move, a mutually destructive blow. Even someone at his mid-stage mythical level might struggle to withstand Tang Er; surviving would likely mean serious injury.
If he were to face Tang Er, the only possible outcome is death at Tang Er’s hands, unless he uses his trump card.
More importantly, Tang Qingyun is very aware of Tang Er’s true identity. If he were to fight Lu Tianxing and couldn’t prevail, Tang Er would certainly use ’One Sword Across the Ages’ to drag Lu Tianxing down to destruction. But now, Lu Tianxing remains unharmed while Tang Er is dead, clearly indicating that Tang Er’s move did not affect Lu Tianxing and was countered. Otherwise, Lu Tianxing couldn’t be so lively.
"Tang Da, based on what you said, if I confront Lu Tianxing directly, will I certainly lose?" Tang Qingyun looked at Tang Da, asking again.
"Not necessarily, it’s fifty-fifty."
Tang Da shook his head and said, "Young Master, you are from the Tang Family, and you carry the Rainstorm Pear Blossom Needle. If you seize the opportunity in a confrontation with Lu Tianxing and use the Rainstorm Pear Blossom Needle, it would be sufficient to kill him."
"However, we face numerous crises ahead. If Lu Tianxing dies, the Lu Family and Jiang Liufeng will undoubtedly go berserk. Young Master, if you aim to deal with Lu Tianxing, it’s best to devise a comprehensive strategy which ensures you can retreat safely after killing Lu Tianxing, avoiding danger. Otherwise, even if you kill Lu Tianxing, you will end up accompanying him in death."
Tang Qingyun did not speak immediately; this is why he has been plotting from behind the scenes, calculating against Lu Tianxing, rather than engaging him directly. Killing Lu Tianxing might be easy, but the repercussions of his death would be terrifying. The Lu Family and Jiang Liufeng would certainly blame him, making returning to Shu nearly impossible.
"Young Master, rest assured. If it’s inconvenient for you to act, I can deal with Lu Tianxing. I guarantee he won’t see the sun rise tomorrow."
As his words fell, a chilling intent flashed across Tang Da’s body. He was nurtured by the Tang Family; if killing Lu Tianxing could resolve the crisis for the Tang Family, he would not fear even a path filled with dangers, and would certainly kill Lu Tianxing on the spot.
"Tang Da, you don’t need to act for now. Killing Lu Tianxing now is pointless. If my guess is correct, Lu Tianxing came to Beijing this time for Mu Qingxue, and may already know about her marrying me."
Tang Qingyun squinted, a cold gleam shining in his eyes, the corners of his mouth curving into a bloodthirsty smile: "Since he’s here for Mu Qingxue, he will surely act on the fifth. On that day, as long as he dares to move, we can justifiably deal with him. If the Lu Family and Jiang Liufeng dare intervene, we’ll have enough reason to persuade other families to join forces against the Lu Family and Jiang Liufeng."
At this point, Tang Qingyun’s eyes gleamed with a sinister glint; even if Lu Tianxing didn’t know Mu Qingxue was getting married, he would find an opportunity to spread the news of her marriage because he wants Lu Tianxing dead—this is a golden opportunity.
After all, to crash a wedding is certainly taboo, so if he were to act against Lu Tianxing then, even if he killed him, he would hold the moral high ground. If the Lu Family and Jiang Liufeng retaliate, he would rally many families to his side to speak up for him.
