Chapter 50

Du Yang was drenched in cold sweat, shaking his head in amazement: "These two friends of yours... they're really something."

Tang Yan's eyes twitched, barely suppressing his anger: "What changes have Yang Ruyan and Li Shouze undergone since they returned?"

"There are changes! They've caused even more of a stir than you!" Pang Hai was excited again, winking and grinning: "It's said they were caught in the act of adultery? Or were they caught red-handed by you, the boss? They were both put under house arrest by their families when they returned!"

Ren Lingfeng spat: "Nonsense! That's called seclusion! They are consolidating their Spirit Warrior realm! Yang Ruyan and Li Shouze have unlocked the treasures of their bodies, causing a huge stir within their families, and they are preparing to focus on their cultivation."

Tang Yan asked: "What kind of 'treasures'? Have you heard anything?"

"Not really, but..." Pang Hai rubbed his chubby face, trying to recall: "I heard from my old man a while ago that the Yang and Li families sent some elders to the Imperial City."

"What for?"

"It's said they are looking for people to exchange for martial techniques suitable for Yang Ruyan and Li Shouze."

Ren Lingfeng leaned in: "Boss, you're not still pining for Yang Ruyan, are you? That girl is now the darling of the entire Juxiang City and a treasure of the Yang family. Even if you bring out Grandpa Tang, they won't agree to the marriage."

Pang Hai also leaned in, lowering his voice: "I'm more interested in whether they did anything. Was the scene particularly intense? Boss, tell me the details."

Tang Yan pushed Pang Hai's chubby face away: "Have there been any special people in the city recently?"

"Special? What do you mean by special? The most special thing is that you're back." The two friends looked at each other and burst into strange laughter.

"Another question..." Tang Yan was about to speak but thought better of it and turned to Du Yang: "How many people in Juxiang Academy are cultivating the Golden Elephant Technique?"

"The Dean, the Vice Dean, two of the three Chief Elders, the Dean's three disciples, and his grandson Dong Leiming, making a total of eight people." Du Yang's knowledge of the academy far exceeded that of these two idle young masters.

"What is Dong Leiming's strength?"

"Peak Spirit Warrior! Just one step away from breaking through to the Martial Master realm. The Golden Body Technique has achieved some success, making his defensive capabilities very strong. Even facing a first-rank Martial Master, he has the qualifications to fight. Are you planning to challenge him?"

"How important is he to the Dean?"

"Dong Leiming has extremely strong talent and is a battle maniac. He is known as the leading figure and the strongest among the young generation of Juxiang City, and the only person your older brother dares not provoke."

Ren Lingfeng and Pang Hai looked at Tang Yan and then at Du Yang, finally sensing something unusual: "Boss... you..."

"Second Young Master Tang?" Aunt Mei suddenly appeared at the door, smiling as she walked in: "Is the wine and food to your taste today?"

"Aunt Mei? Ha, come in, come in." Ren Lingfeng and Pang Hai excitedly invited Aunt Mei, their eyes burning with desire, as if they wanted to devour her whole. However, Aunt Mei only smiled politely and ignored them.

"The wine, food, and women are all to my taste, but... where are the new girls my brother asked for?" Tang Yan looked at the door, where six women were standing: "Are they the ones? Aunt Mei, are you kidding me?"

Aunt Mei sat next to Tang Yan, warmly holding his arm. This intimate gesture made Ren Lingfeng and Pang Hai almost pop their eyes out, rubbing them to confirm they weren't seeing things.

"How could I, I've already prepared them. They are waiting in the side room, having just arrived recently. The six women outside are a small gift from Aunt Mei, to celebrate Second Young Master's safe return from the Illusion Forest."

Tang Yan boldly wrapped his arm around Aunt Mei's shoulder, deeply inhaling her enticing scent: "Actually, I like Aunt Mei more!"

Aunt Mei's face changed slightly but quickly recovered, gently tapping Tang Yan's forehead: "Second Young Master, you're just joking. Aunt Mei is a withered flower, how could she match you? The six women outside are all recent arrivals and are still relatively clean."

"Thank you, Aunt Mei. I'll accept your kindness. Let them in to serve my two brothers." Tang Yan thought to himself, wondering what Aunt Mei was up to. According to past behavior, she wouldn't come to talk to Second Young Master Tang, let alone act so intimately.

Did she get some news from the Li family? Or does she have some other purpose?

Aunt Mei called them in, and the room was soon filled with the cheerful laughter of the women. Pang Hai and Ren Lingfeng each grabbed two, eagerly getting intimate.

Aunt Mei hesitated slightly, then smiled seductively: "Second Young Master, can you give Aunt Mei some face?"

"Hmm? What do you need, Aunt Mei?"

"I want to ask Xue Rou and Huo Wu to leave for a bit. What do you think?"

Tang Yan suddenly understood. He smiled at Aunt Mei: "What? My money isn't good enough? Can't I afford them for the night? Or do you think I'm easy to bully?"

"Second Young Master, what are you saying? They'll only be gone for a short while and will be back soon. It's all my fault; I forgot something important today. How about this: you can choose any girl from the Drunken Paradise tonight!"

"I'll choose them two. If anyone wants them, they can come and take them."

"Second Young Master, you..."

Tang Yan smiled: "Aunt Mei, don't worry. I just want to see who has such influence."

Aunt Mei leaned in and whispered: "To be honest, today is the day Li Shouze comes out of seclusion. Li Shoujian, the eldest son of the Li family, is here to celebrate. I forgot the date, so I overlooked it. Please understand, Second Young Master, okay?"

"Li Shouze has come out of seclusion?"

"Today at noon."

Tang Yan's expression became playful as he absentmindedly played with his wine glass, lost in thought.

"I'll leave first. You enjoy yourself, Second Young Master." Aunt Mei thought Tang Yan had given in, called Xue Rou and Huo Wu to stop, and quickly left the room.

"Wait!!" Tang Yan waved his hand: "Aunt Mei, you can go, but they haven't finished their task. I paid for them, so they need to serve me well. If anyone wants to take them away, they need to come and ask personally."

"Ah?" Aunt Mei's face changed, and Ren Lingfeng and Pang Hai stopped, staring at Tang Yan in disbelief.

"Hey, hey, hey! Boss!! Are you crazy?!" Ren Lingfeng quickly lowered his voice: "Li Shouze's seclusion this time is likely to have consolidated his first-rank Spirit Warrior realm. His older brother Li Shoujian completed the baptism in the same year as your older brother and just broke through to the third-rank Spirit Warrior last month! He's not much weaker than your older brother!"

Pang Hai also whispered: "Boss, it's no big deal to take a loss. Besides, we're used to it. Don't take it personally."

Tang Yan leaned back in the rattan chair, placing his foot heavily on the table, smiling sardonically at Aunt Mei: "Want them? Come and get them yourself. Huo Wu, massage my legs. Xue Rou, continue playing the zither."

The atmosphere in the room gradually became strange, with everyone except Du Yang looking at Tang Yan as if he were a monster.

Crazy? Lost his mind? Provoking Li Shoujian would be a disaster!

Huo Wu looked deeply at Tang Yan, revealing a playful and seductive smile, and actually walked over, leaning against him and gently massaging his legs.

Xue Rou's eyes were strange, but after a moment of silence, she returned to the curtain and began playing the zither again.

"Aunt Mei, please?" Tang Yan raised his hand to dismiss her.

"Second Young Master, please wait." Aunt Mei's smile remained, and she left the room with a thousand charms.

"Boss! You've had your fun, let's get out of here!!" Pang Hai and Ren Lingfeng quickly stood up, straightening their clothes to leave.

Tang Yan didn't move, enjoying Huo Wu's gentle massage and signaling the women to pour wine and serve food.

The two friends were eager to leave but didn't want to abandon Tang Yan. Just as they were hesitating, a commotion came from outside, and the door to the Drunken Paradise was pushed open. Seven or eight teenagers, led by a young man who looked similar to Li Shouze, entered. He was graceful and suave, the eldest son of the Li family, Li Shoujian.

Li Shouze coldly snorted: "I wondered who it was, it's Second Young Master Tang! I didn't expect you to escape back alive. As they say, a pest can live for a thousand years, and you've perfectly embodied that saying."

Tang Yan crossed his legs, smiling sardonically at him but didn't respond.

Li Shoujian closed his fan and sat across the table, smiling: "I heard from Shouze that you completed the baptism. I didn't believe it at first, but now it seems... it's all true? Congratulations, Second Young Master Tang."

Tang Yan smiled and nodded, raising his wine glass: "Thank you."

Li Shoujian was momentarily lost in thought, then laughed: "Not bad, not bad. You've changed a lot. Today is Shouze's first day out of seclusion, and I'm celebrating for him. Do you want to join us?"

"For him? Ha, I have no interest. If he ever meets with an accident, I'd be happy to drink with you."

"Little punk, say that again!" Li Shouze already despised him and couldn't tolerate his arrogance and Huo Wu's closeness.

Tang Yan raised an eyebrow at Li Shouze: "Repeat what you just said. I'm giving you a chance, so take it."

"Ungrateful..."

Li Shoujian raised his hand to stop Li Shouze, his smile slowly fading: "I'm being polite to you for Tang Qian's sake. Don't push your luck. The taste of punishment... is worse than you can imagine."

"Boss, let's back down? You can't win against him." Ren Lingfeng and Pang Hai saw the Li family's gaze turn to them, their hearts racing, and quickly came to persuade him. Li Shoujian was not someone to be trifled with, known for his ruthlessness.

Li Shoujian took a sip of huadiao wine, sneered, and stood up: "Enough, the farce is over. I'm giving you face for Tang Qian, so you can leave! Huo Wu, Xue Rou, come with us."

Li Shouze glared at Tang Yan: "You got lucky today. Be careful next time. Don't think that completing the baptism means you can do whatever you want. No matter how outstanding you are, you're still a thug, a detested thug!"

"Wait, it's not over yet. Don't be in such a hurry to leave." Tang Yan stood up, pinching Huo Wu's delicate