Free Web NovelChapter 2060: Chapter 2033: Tang Family Dialogue
At this moment in the hall, apart from Tang Fengyun and Tang Fengxing, three other people were sitting beside them. These three were also from the Tang Family and were among the decision-makers. If these five were killed, the Tang Family would definitely be plunged into chaos.
The faces of these three people were also solemn, their entire demeanor exuding an authority that belonged to those in power. However, their expressions were extremely unpleasant, though not as terrifyingly murderous as Tang Fengxing and Tang Fengyun, they were equally unsettling.
Nobody in the hall spoke, making the atmosphere in the hall oppressively heavy. It felt as if a huge stone was weighing down on one’s heart, creating a sensation of suffocating breathlessness.
"Snap!"
Time passed second by second, and after an unknown period, a crisp sound suddenly broke the silence of the hall, followed by a spark of flame, and soon the smell of smoke permeated the air.
Almost instantly, everyone’s gaze fell on Tang Fengxing, who was seated in the main seat, watching him light a cigarette for himself.
Smoke swirled around Tang Fengxing’s face, making his originally gloomy expression look even more sinister, with bloodthirsty gleams flashing in his eyes.
Tang Fengxing disregarded the gazes from Tang Fengyun and the others, slowly exhaling a dense cloud of smoke from his mouth, his gaze sweeping over everyone, finally landing on Tang Fengyun: "So, have you found out who was responsible for this attack, and which faction they belong to?"
Upon hearing Tang Fengxing’s words, Tang Fengyun sighed and said: "We haven’t found anything yet. The attackers were too swift and vicious, leaving no survivors. We simply cannot ascertain which faction they belong to at the moment."
"Could this incident have been orchestrated by the Lu Family?" Just as Tang Fengyun finished speaking, a man wearing black-rimmed glasses seated next to him spoke.
As soon as the man wearing black-rimmed glasses spoke, another man seated opposite him also began to speak: "Family Head, I also think this matter might involve the Lu Family. They’re the only ones in all of China who would want to uproot the Tang Family completely, and the Lu Family possesses the capability to accomplish this. So, I believe this matter is very likely related to the Lu Family, even if they didn’t do it directly, they’re connected somehow."
The man paused for a moment before continuing: "Moreover, yesterday morning, Lu Tianxing went to Beijing and later that evening, our secretly groomed forces suffered devastating attacks. It’s hard not to connect these events together, making one suspect this is the work of the Lu Family. Their motive would be to ease the pressure on Lu Tianxing far away in Beijing, distracting us from dealing with him there."
"Big brother, I agree with Liangcai’s reasoning,"
After the man finished speaking, Tang Fengyun slowly said: "Although other families dislike us stepping out of Shu, I don’t think they would choose to fight us to the death without reason. Only the Lu Family would be so audacious, because they want to see the Tang Family obliterated and aren’t afraid of our retaliation, daring to act so recklessly."
Upon hearing Tang Fengyun agree, the man named Tang Liangcai then spoke again: "Family Head, what should we do next? If this matter really involves the Lu Family, I think this is just the beginning; the Lu Family definitely has more to come. We must plan ahead. The best approach is to recall our forces outside to prevent unnecessary casualties."
"Call them back?"
Before Tang Fengxing could speak, Tang Fengyun interjected, sighing: "I’m afraid we can’t recall our forces outside. The Lu Family, daring to strike, must have already anticipated this. They won’t give us the chance to recall them; doing so would only lead to their deaths even faster."
Everyone fell silent after hearing Tang Fengyun’s remark. They were mortal enemies with the Lu Family, and naturally acquainted with how they operated. The Lu Family would never fight a battle without certainty. Once the Lu Family takes action, it means they have absolute confidence, leaving the Tang Family forces outside with but one fate—doom, with the only difference being who would be knocked out by the Lu Family first.
"Are we just going to watch the Lu Family uproot the forces we’ve painstakingly cultivated?"
The man who spoke earlier named Tang Liangcai said, somewhat unwillingly: "If this gets out, people might think we’re afraid of the Lu Family, letting them bully us!"
"Liangcai, don’t get anxious. Aren’t we trying to figure something out now?" Sitting across from Tang Liangcai, the man wearing black-rimmed glasses, Tang Zhiwen, said.
Tang Liangcai, upon hearing Tang Zhiwen’s words, said in dissatisfaction: "I can’t swallow my pride. Our Tang Family is a considerable family. Even after killing Lu Tianzhan back in the day, we weren’t as aggrieved as we are today—plagued by a half-dead Lu Family. It’s infuriating; I can’t accept it."
"If you ask me, since this is the Lu Family’s doing, there’s no reason for us to be polite anymore. Let’s just tear the facade apart and contact the Yang Family, join forces and make sure Lu Tianxing in Beijing can’t find a place to die in peace."
Tang Liangcai said with a murderous expression: "Back then, we killed Lu Tianzhan, and the Lu Family couldn’t do anything about us. This time, if we kill Lu Tianxing, the Lu Family won’t be able to do anything about us either."
Upon hearing Tang Liangcai’s words, the expressions of everyone present shifted; some agreed, some pondered, but all shared the same end result—their eyes fell on Tang Fengxing. After all, Tang Fengxing was the Tang Family Head, not them. They could only suggest; all decisions needed Tang Fengxing’s approval.
"It’s not wise to tear things apart with the Lu Family right now."
Feeling everyone’s gaze upon him, Tang Fengxing took a deep breath and said: "If we were to kill Lu Tianxing, Lu Tiankuang would go berserk, possibly storming into the Tang Family. Currently, our ancestor is secluded, striving to break through to the Earthly Immortal realm. We cannot afford any disturbances; otherwise, it’s likely he’ll lose all effort and fall into madness."
