Chapter 89

Tang Wei did not deny it; indeed, this was one of the reasons. Even if the Wang family disappeared, there would be new families to take their place. These families did not contribute much to the country, so sometimes they were simply overlooked. However, with the Zheng family as a precedent, the matter was magnified.

"Let's leave it at that. Don't take the rules too seriously. I've seen many martial artists break taboos, but the key is still one's own strength. If you are strong enough, what can the Hall of Veneration do to you?" Tang Wei said finally.

The matter between the Wang family and the Zheng family was thus concluded.

"I understand."

"Good. Since we are old acquaintances, I'll give you a piece of information. The Heavenly Dragon Gate will send someone to Jinghai to investigate the cause of Liu Yijun's death in about a week. You need to be prepared."

"What? A week?" Yang Yu thought he had heard wrong. "Isn't the Heavenly Dragon Gate far in the southern border? How did they find out so quickly? Isn't this too fast? I thought it would take at least a month?"

"Originally, these martial arts sects were isolated, and information was indeed a bit closed off. However, because of the Zheng family's wealth, the Heavenly Dragon Gate has always had someone keeping an eye on this place. If an officer goes missing, an elder will definitely come to investigate. You need to be mentally prepared. If you can't handle it, run away. I still have connections, and you can go to the Tang Sect's territory in Shuzhong Province."

"Xuan-level martial artist?" A cold light flashed in Yang Yu's eyes.

"Xuan-level martial artists are definitely stronger than Huang-level martial artists, there's no doubt about that. The Heavenly Dragon Gate originally had only nine elders, but now there are ten. An officer recently broke through. The elder most likely to come to Jinghai is this newly promoted one."

"I understand."

"Prepare yourself. If you can't handle it, go directly to the capital and find Grandpa Tie. From his reaction, it's clear he favors you. It's probably because of the letter from Old Master Liu. Old Master Liu seems to have placed his final bet on you."

"I already guessed that." Yang Yu smiled. "Old Master Liu knows I am a martial artist, and that Xue Yao and I will definitely be a couple in the future. Grandpa Tie is old, and his ability to protect the Liu family is limited. So Old Master Liu is now grooming me. I wonder if I will disappoint him."

Tang Wei didn't say anything but poured Yang Yu a glass.

"Is this wine?" Yang Yu looked at the strange red color, which actually emitted a faint fragrance.

"Exactly, it's a specially chilled red wine. I usually don't take it out unless for a distinguished guest. You are lucky to have benefited from the previous guest's leftovers." Tang Wei smiled.

"Wow, I must be very lucky. I wonder whose leftovers I'm benefiting from?" Yang Yu asked casually, lifting the glass to taste it.

"You'd better not know. If she finds out you used her glass, you'll probably have a hard time." Tang Wei smiled wickedly.

Yang Yu was taken aback, suddenly feeling he had been tricked. Even the most beautiful wine immediately lost its flavor.

Tang Wei didn't give him a new glass but let him use the one left by the previous guest, only mentioning it after he had already started drinking. Wasn't this a trap? If the previous guest was a serial killer, he would be dead.

"Tang Wei, you can't do this to me!" Yang Yu looked pitifully at Tang Wei.

"Ha ha! You also have your moments of fear. Your facial expressions change so quickly, from carefree to despicable, and sometimes you even argue with a woman. I never thought you could act so pitiful. I like you more and more." Tang Wei laughed heartily.

"Don't like me. I'm afraid you'll sell me out one day and I'll still count the money for you."

"That won't happen. I wouldn't sell you. Keeping you around to work for me is much better." Tang Wei patted Yang Yu's head, a gesture that made Yang Yu feel like he was being treated like a pet.

"Alright, big sister, I give up. Just tell me whose glass this is?" Yang Yu quickly changed the subject.

"Her name is Gongsun Yunshang, my close friend. At most, she'll only castrate you for my sake." Tang Wei smiled.

"Gongsun Yunshang?"

"Castrate me?" Yang Yu suddenly felt a chill down below. Now he hated Tang Wei even more. Every time he met this woman, he was tricked. This time, just drinking a glass of wine caused trouble. What was this all about?

"If I get the chance, I'll rape and kill you first." Yang Yu looked at Tang Wei, fantasizing. Only now did he notice that Tang Wei was wearing only a nightgown, her chest half-exposed, looking very alluring in the moonlight. Yang Yu looked closely a few times, feeling like he was about to turn into a werewolf.

"How about it? Isn't the name beautiful? She is also a recognized beauty in the martial arts world. Her most beautiful moment is when she performs the sword dance."

"Beauty? And sword dance?"

"Have you heard of the Gongsun Sword Dance? It's a rare sight that many people can hardly see." Tang Wei showed a hint of admiration. "In ancient times, there was a beautiful woman named Gongsun, whose sword dance moved the world. The audience was stunned, and the heavens and earth seemed to tremble. Her movements were like the sun setting and the dragons flying. Her entrance was like thunder, and her exit was like the calm sea."

"Gongsun Sword Dance?"

"Forget it, you go. Consider it as a favor I owe you." Tang Wei suddenly produced a golden invitation, which featured an ancient woman performing a sword dance. "This is Gongsun Yunshang's invitation. Unfortunately, I am not a martial artist, so watching her sword dance would be a waste. Besides, I've seen it before, so you go!"

"What do you mean?" Yang Yu was confused. Watching a sword dance, what did it have to do with being a martial artist?

"Don't you understand? The Gongsun Sword Dance is a unique sword dance. Many sword practitioners who watch it can achieve great success if they have good insight, and even those with poor insight can at least get a basic understanding. Li Bai of the Tang Dynasty even gained insight into sword intent from it." Tang Wei explained slowly.

Yang Yu was stunned: "Tang Wei, are you sure? Just a sword dance, how can there be so much to it? Don't try to fool me?"

"Don't believe me?" Tang Wei looked at Yang Yu with disdain. "In the secular world, there are big stars, and in the martial arts world, there are also stars. Gongsun Yunshang is the brightest star in the martial arts world. Do you know how much it costs to watch her perform the sword dance once?"

"How much? Is ten thousand enough?"

"Ten thousand? The entrance fee is ten million. To sit in the front, it's at least a hundred million. Sometimes it's not even about money. For her to perform the sword dance in Jinghai this time is a great honor. If I auction this invitation, it would start at a hundred million."

"Damn, it's like they're robbing people!" Yang Yu shouted.

"Hmph, it's not robbing. For sword practitioners, watching the Gongsun Sword Dance is worth any amount of money. Sometimes it might even lead to a breakthrough in their realm. There are too many sword experts in the martial arts world. You are a Huang-level martial artist, so don't tell me your master didn't teach you sword techniques." Tang Wei looked at Yang Yu carefully.

"Master?" Yang Yu was a bit lost. Where did he have a master? But thinking about his sudden rise, it seemed that having a master was the only explanation.