Chapter 84

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Upon arriving at the cinema entrance, Tang Tang immediately clung to Yang Chen’s arm like a little bird, pressing herself tightly against him, looking like a happy young woman.

“What are you doing?”

“Pretending to be your girlfriend, so it looks natural for a man and a woman to enter together. Otherwise, it would be awkward,” Tang Tang said without any reservation.

Yang Chen scratched his head, “You could just pretend to be my sister. Why act like a woman, little girl?”

“What do you mean little?” Tang Tang angrily waved her small fists, “Look at my chest…”

As she spoke, Tang Tang boldly reached for her collar. The round-necked cotton T-shirt was a bit tight, and she grabbed the collar, trying to pull it open.

“What are you doing?” Yang Chen quickly grabbed Tang Tang’s hand, “There are so many people on the street. Why are you pulling your collar open?”

“Let you see my ‘cleavage’…” Tang Tang said smugly, “I’m not even a C-cup yet, but in a couple of years, I’ll definitely be a D. It’s unfair to compare me with those big-bellied women who have kids. If you want to compare, compare me with other high school girls on the street and see who has a bigger chest!”

Yang Chen’s face turned black. The sudden transformation from a tomboy to a proud young girl was hard to handle. He coughed a few times and said, “Don’t look down on women who have children. They make great contributions to the continuation of the human race.”

“Isn’t it you men who do the ‘sowing’? Don’t act like a saint,” Tang Tang pouted.

“Enough!” Yang Chen felt the conversation was going in the wrong direction, “Let’s go watch the movie…”

Unable to treat the girl as a sister, Yang Chen dragged Tang Tang, who clung to him like a burden, into the cinema. Looking around at the young girls and some middle-aged men with big bellies, he thought he and Tang Tang actually made a good pair.

Tang Tang, still with a childlike nature, bought a large bucket of popcorn and a cup of cola and orange juice for both of them before entering the cinema.

The movie was quite long, with scenes of the people's army bravely fighting and killing enemies without hesitation.

Yang Chen couldn’t help but ask, “Why does this movie only show them killing? There’s no historical background?”

“What did you expect? Patriotic movies are all like this. They just tell us how hard it was to establish the country and how many people died. If you want to know more, read history books,” Tang Tang replied.

“But isn’t it too fake? How can people still stand and talk so much after being hit by a barrage of bullets?” Yang Chen was at a loss.

Tang Tang looked at him as if he were an idiot, “Uncle, you’ve never seen such a movie before, have you?”

“I came back from abroad half a year ago and really haven’t seen one,” Yang Chen said honestly.

Tang Tang looked as if she had discovered a new world, “Really? Uncle, you’re a ‘sea turtle’? I didn’t notice. I thought you were a nouveau riche from a small village!”

Yang Chen didn’t mind, “Whatever. Although I’m not a nouveau riche, people who call others nouveau riche are usually just jealous. How can you be a nouveau riche without money, right?”

“Hmph, you talk a lot, but you make sense,” Tang Tang said.

By the time the movie ended, Tang Tang had fallen asleep on Yang Chen’s shoulder. He gently pushed her, and she woke up groggily, wiping the drool from the corner of her mouth and smiling sweetly.

This girl can be quite cute sometimes, Yang Chen thought to himself.

When they left the screening room, Tang Tang, who had drunk a lot of drinks, hurried to the restroom. She took over ten minutes before sheepishly running out, and Yang Chen could only smile wryly.

As they walked out of the cinema, the neon lights on the street were already brightly lit, and the colorful lights made the passersby hurry by. The city’s nightlife was about to begin.

The temperature outside was a bit cold, and Tang Tang shivered, grabbing Yang Chen’s sleeve, “Uncle, let’s go quickly. Let’s eat hot pot; it’s cold today.”

Yang Chen also felt the arrival of autumn and nodded in agreement.

Just then, two men in suits ran up from the side of the cinema and bowed to Tang Tang.

“Miss, we’ve finally found you. Please come with us,” one of the men said respectfully.

Tang Tang frowned, “Are you sent by Dad?”

“Yes, Sir is waiting for you. Please don’t make it difficult for us.”

Tang Tang looked at Yang Chen helplessly, “Uncle…”

“It’s fine. I’ll see you home. I’ll eat at home later,” Yang Chen said, turning to the two men, “Lead the way.”

The two men exchanged glances and made a gesture to proceed.

Tang Tang looked at Yang Chen curiously and then nodded happily.

The two men walked in front and behind, and Tang Tang, holding Yang Chen’s hand, followed them around a corner to a dark alley behind the cinema. The alley was dimly lit, and the cold wind blew in from the entrance, making Tang Tang frown, “How are you leading me? Why are we walking through an alley?”

The man in front suddenly stopped and turned around, his face pale in the darkness. His eyes, devoid of any emotion, stared straight at the two of them.

The man behind them also stopped and stared at them intently.

The alley was deep, and there was no one else around, making it seem empty and eerie.

Tang Tang was taken aback, looking confused and not understanding what was happening.

“Tang Tang,” Yang Chen asked casually, “Do you know these two men?”

“No, I don’t…” Tang Tang replied, “But there are many people like this around my dad, so it’s normal not to know them. They might be new.”

Yang Chen smiled, “Then just go with them. Your head isn’t as sharp as you think.”

“What else can I do…” Tang Tang pouted and scolded the two men, “Why did you stop? Keep moving!”

As soon as she finished speaking, the two men, who had been standing still, suddenly lunged at Yang Chen like arrows released from a bow!

Yang Chen calmly stepped to the side, his foot touching the ground, and his body leaped into the air. He used the wall to gain momentum and easily dodged the two men’s pincer attack!

But the attack didn’t stop. Two flat, black objects, gleaming with a cold light, spun rapidly toward Yang Chen’s body!

Yang Chen’s body twisted slightly in mid-air, and the two projectiles narrowly missed him!

Before he could land, the two men attacked again, suddenly brandishing two cold, sharp daggers and thrusting them at Yang Chen’s ribs!

Yang Chen’s feet kicked upward, defying gravity, and forcefully deflected the two daggers.

The two men turned simultaneously and launched four more dart-like projectiles!

Yang Chen, already prepared, lunged forward, leaped into the air, and flattened his body to avoid the attack.

“Shuriken…” Yang Chen landed and laughed strangely, “Judging by the strength and technique, you’re at the level of a high-ranking ninja. Which organization do you belong to?”

The two men had already shed their outer clothing, revealing black outfits with short blades at their waists. Only their sharp eyes were visible, staring intently at Yang Chen.

Tang Tang, frightened by the sudden turn of events, quickly ran behind Yang Chen, hugging his back and trembling, “Who… who are they?”

Yang Chen, without turning his head, said, “Don’t be afraid. They won’t hurt you.”

“Of course I’m not afraid…”

From behind, Tang Tang’s voice suddenly dropped in temperature!

A sinister yet seductive voice came out…

“King of the Underworld, you should be more concerned about yourself…”

Yang Chen quickly moved back three steps, looking at Tang Tang with narrowed eyes.

The previously frightened and flustered Tang Tang suddenly looked seductive, her eyes filled with a cold, snake-like gaze.

“Oh dear… you can’t guard against everything…” Yang Chen couldn’t help but repeat a line from a comedy, smiling bitterly, “What did you do to me?”

“Tang Tang” giggled, “Nothing much, just a special, unique poison. Once it touches the skin, it spreads quickly throughout the body, making the muscles lose their nerve response within five minutes. In other words… you’ll be temporarily useless…”

As “Tang Tang” finished speaking, Yang Chen felt his body go weak, and his legs gave out, causing him to sit on the ground…

“Hahaha…” the woman couldn’t help but laugh, “It seems the leader’s suggestion was unnecessary. The King of the Underworld is overrated and not hard to deal with.”

Yang Chen raised his head and smiled weakly, “Your disguise and poisoning technique are indeed advanced, surpassing a high-ranking ninja and reaching the level of a secret ninja….”

“So what?” the fake Tang Tang walked up to Yang Chen, squatted down, and touched his chin with a finger, speaking in a soft, seductive tone, “King of the Underworld, did you realize my identity a bit too late?”

Yang Chen shook his head, “Not too late. Among the current Japanese ninjas, only the first beauty of the ninjas, Hanya, can reach the level of a secret ninja and excel in disguise and poisoning…”

“It’s an honor that the King of the Underworld knows me,” Hanya said, not worried about being recognized. She giggled and boldly removed her outer clothing, revealing a tight, black, purple leather ninja suit.

Hanya’s figure was extremely curvaceous, her ample chest almost spilling out of the tight suit, her narrow waist and full hips, and her snow-white thighs exposed to the air. Her face was bright and charming, with a seductive allure.

“One of the three great ninjas of the Yatogai, indeed impressive,” Yang Chen looked at the mature female ninja with a hint of greed, “I wonder if ‘Tengu’ and ‘Tanuki’ have also come to China. I’ve long been eager to meet them.”

Hanya secretly despised him, thinking he was just a man who lost his mind at the sight of a woman. She coldly laughed, “The King of the Underworld has a lot of free time, worrying about how many of us from Yatogai have come. We’re not here to chat. Please stop beating around the bush.”

Yang Chen looked puzzled, “Then what are you here for?”

Hanya’s smile instantly disappeared, and her voice turned as cold as ice, “The Divine Stone! We want the Divine Stone!!”