Chapter 8

"Master Yao, I suddenly remembered I have something to attend to, so I'll be leaving first!"

"Master Yao, let's end today's banquet here. We can gather again another day!"

...

A young nobleman exchanged a few pleasantries, then got up and left. More and more people followed suit.

Yao Feng's face turned ashen, then darker and darker, until it was as black as the bottom of a pot. He had been careful and restrained, hoping not to alarm everyone, so he could persuade the Wang brothers to leave peacefully.

But in the end, his efforts were in vain. The carefully arranged gathering was ruined by these two siblings.

Although these people said they would gather again, Yao Feng knew very well that it was unlikely. They had sensed the "odor" and would absolutely not want to be associated with him in the short term.

"Wang Chong, since you two don't want to leave, then don't! Men! Seize them! I want to see what the Wang family has to say about this!"

Yao Feng's eyes blazed with anger. He slammed his hand on the table and stood up abruptly.

"Boom!"

A gust of wind swept through the room. Two guards from the Yao residence, who had been waiting outside the door, rushed in with fierce expressions, like wolves. Without a word, they stepped over the threshold, fingers spread wide like eagle claws, and lunged at Wang Chong and Wang Xiaoyao!

These two moved swiftly and skillfully, clearly veterans of the military. They used the powerful grappling techniques of the army.

If Wang Chong and his sister were caught, they would surely suffer greatly.

"Little Sister, act!"

Wang Chong, sensing the danger, shouted loudly.

He and his sister had made a pact, always restricting her from fighting, even when dealing with Ma Zhou. But at this moment, he no longer hesitated, allowing her to act freely.

The two guards from the Yao residence moved incredibly fast. In the blink of an eye, just as Wang Chong's voice was heard, the Wang family's little sister moved!

Crack! No one knew how she did it, but there was a sharp sound of bones breaking. The first guard screamed in pain, kneeling on the ground with his left hand bent backward at an odd angle.

The second guard's fate was even worse. He spat out a mouthful of blood and flew out like a broken kite, crashing into the wall and creating a huge hole before landing outside.

In an instant, the battle was over! The Wang family's little sister still stood on the table, holding a half-eaten chicken leg, her hands and mouth greasy.

Silence!

The entire room was deathly quiet!

Yao Feng's eyes showed shock. No one had expected such immense power to be contained in the small body of the girl on the table!

The two well-trained guards from the Yao residence were utterly crushed in front of her!

Thud, thud, thud!

Several guests who were sitting close to the Wang family's little sister subconsciously moved back, their eyes filled with fear.

"Too terrifying! How can she have such terrifying strength?"

"If that punch had hit me, I wouldn't have been able to withstand it. A girl not even ten years old, how can she be so terrifying!"

"The guards of the Yao residence are all elite! If I hadn't seen it with my own eyes, I wouldn't believe it even if you killed me!"

...

Everyone still in the room felt deeply shaken. The power displayed by this ten-year-old girl was more shocking than any martial arts competition in the capital!

"Whoever dares to hurt my brother, I'll beat them to death!"

The Wang family's little sister stood on the table, her two pigtails on top of her head, eyes wide with anger, looking formidable. Though she was young and delicate, no one dared to underestimate her at this moment.

"Great job!"

Wang Chong was pleased, secretly giving her a thumbs up. Indeed, she was the "first expert of the Wang family," just as he remembered. Though she was lazy and often skipped practice, her innate talent and abilities were astonishing.

Though she didn't know any specific techniques, her strength and quick reflexes made it easy for her to handle the guards of the Yao residence.

"Yao Feng, I'm sorry. With just you, I don't think you can do anything to us!"

Wang Chong added fuel to the fire, looking at Yao Feng with a cold smile.

"Rubbish! Seize them!"

Yao Feng was furious, trembling with rage.

For the elite guards of the Yao residence to be defeated by a young girl would be a great disgrace. The banquet was already ruined, but the Wang siblings must be captured.

Once they were captured, he would go to the Wang family to demand an explanation!

Boom! Yao Feng waved his hand, and this time, four experts from the Yao residence moved together. Their temples bulged, and their cultivation was much stronger than the two guards the little sister had defeated.

If they still couldn't capture them, the Yao family would lose all face.

But this time, Wang Chong didn't sit idly by. Almost as soon as Yao Feng sent out the four experts, Wang Chong pointed at Yao Feng and shouted loudly:

"Little Sister, grab him!"

"Capture the leader first," Wang Chong hadn't forgotten his purpose. What good was defeating a few guards? Even if he defeated all of them, it would be meaningless. Capturing Yao Feng was the priority.

Since Yao Feng had already made his move, Wang Chong saw no reason to hold back.

Boom! Boom!

The Wang family's little sister's explosive power and speed were evident. Bang, bang, bang, the four experts from the Yao residence were sent flying in just a few seconds.

The little sister leaped over a table, heading straight for Yao Feng, the master of the banquet.

"Ridiculous!"

Yao Feng, standing tall and elegant, his eyes flashing with cold light, was thoroughly enraged by Wang Chong and Wang Xiaoyao. His robe fluttered, and with a boom, a powerful aura surged around him, creating a sound like a surging wave.

Wang Chong, standing at the door, felt the terrifying pressure from across the long table, and instinctively took a few steps back, his heart filled with fear.

Bang!

Almost simultaneously, the little sister and Yao Feng's fists collided in mid-air.

Boom! The room was filled with a powerful gust of wind, and it felt like a thunderclap in the air. Yao Feng's body staggered, and he took three steps back.

At the same time, the little sister also staggered and took half a step back.

"Hmph! Do you think this is any place? Do you really think no one can handle you?"

Yao Feng's face was pale, enraged by the Wang siblings. Since those left were not outsiders, Yao Feng saw no need to maintain his composure:

"Men! Everyone, attack together. Capture this brother and sister, and each will be rewarded with a thousand gold and a set of armor!"

Before his voice had even faded, there was a bang, and Yao Feng's body moved swiftly. On his left and right, everyone was invigorated and rushed forward.

Even the young noblemen who hadn't participated much before joined the attack.

In the Tang Empire, the "Nine Dukes" were renowned, but not everyone had a choice. Their families were all closely tied to the Yao family.

If Yao Feng was humiliated, they would suffer as well!

"Oh no!"

Wang Chong's heart sank to the bottom.

No matter how he had planned, he never expected Yao Feng to be so powerful. Although he was not yet at his peak, Yao Feng had already shown terrifying talent in martial arts.

Even with the little sister's strength, she couldn't overpower him!

If he couldn't capture Yao Feng, all his plans would be in vain.

In an instant, a strong sense of crisis surged in his heart.

Wang Chong knew his plan had a major flaw. If he couldn't overcome this obstacle, everything would be for nothing.

"Master Yao, we will assist you!"

From all sides, the young noblemen attacked together.

At the same time, the entire floor echoed with footsteps as the experts Yao Guangyi had arranged in the Guanghe Tower rushed over.

"Brother!—"

Wang Xiaoyao screamed, panicking for the first time as she faced so many experts. Though she had immense strength, she was still just a ten-year-old girl.

She had never faced such a situation before!

"Little Sister, don't panic, listen to me!"

At the critical moment, Wang Chong suddenly calmed down, his voice filled with a reassuring power. Hearing his voice, Wang Xiaoyao suddenly felt calm and regained her confidence.

"Tiger Leaps the Gorge!"

As Wang Chong's voice rang out, the little sister's body collapsed inward, then suddenly lunged forward.

"Ah!"

A scream echoed as a guard from the Yao residence was kicked by the little sister, crashing through the wall and the railing, and landing on the street below.

...

"Brother Wang, come, let me offer you a cup of wine!"

In the basement of the Guanghe Tower, a large space was decorated with pearls and jewels. Two towering figures sat opposite each other, toasting each other.

No one knew that the fate of two major families in the Tang Empire was being decided here.

Yao Guangyi, in his wide robes, sat upright, constantly refilling Wang Yan's cup. However, he made no mention of the purpose of the gathering.

"Brother Yao, you invited me here..."

"Ha ha ha, Brother Wang, let's not talk about that yet. We both guard the borders, and it's rare to meet. Let's drink a few cups first."

Wang Yan's words were cut off by Yao Guangyi. Compared to Wang Yan, a meticulous border general, Yao Guangyi was more like a scholarly general, skilled in diplomacy.

Wang Yan frowned, his lips moving, but he ultimately held back.

Wang Yan was a traditional general, straightforward and honest, with no ulterior motives. When Yao Guangyi suddenly invited him, Wang Yan suspected that Yao Guangyi might want to recruit him.

Before coming, Wang Yan had decided that if Yao Guangyi mentioned the purpose of the invitation, he would firmly refuse and state his position.

However, after three rounds of drinks, Yao Guangyi still hadn't mentioned it, leaving Wang Yan at a loss. Logically, if Yao Guangyi wanted to recruit him, he should be more eager, but the reality was different.

This made Wang Yan doubt whether his judgment was wrong and Yao Guangyi didn't actually want to recruit him.

Though he found it suspicious, deep down, Wang Yan sincerely hoped that Yao Guangyi had just invited him for a friendly chat.

Whether it was the Yao family or the Wang family, they were both pillars of the empire. If they could work together, it would be a blessing for the Tang Empire and the world.

However, regardless of the situation, Wang Yan was calm and fearless. "A gentleman is open and aboveboard, while a small person is always anxious." As long as he was upright and honest, he had nothing to fear, no matter what Yao Guangyi planned.

"Brother Yao, let's drink!"

Wang Yan sat upright and raised his cup.

Boom! Just as they raised their cups, the ground shook, and a figure crashed heavily onto the street...