Chapter 182: Giving You A Chance
Yun Fei's face turned pale, she took a deep breath, fearing exactly what had happened, she never expected the other party to engage a martial artist, no wonder they were so brazen.
Li Mengying, watching the stage as a number fell down, groaning and screaming, felt a surge of helplessness and tension within her.
Zhou Tianlu's face was also ashen. Faced with a martial artist, he was powerless, and in the past few days, he had sought out people from the Martial Association, only to be uniformly turned away.
Qian Dayong too was shocked, his nerves on edge, but he did not back down an inch, remaining closely by Yun Fei's side.
"Hehe, I told you this guy was like a mantis trying to stop a chariot, overestimating himself. Did he really think Hua Yi was so easy to deal with?
Using a few security guards to strike against stone, does he not know that there are martial artists in this world?" Someone beneath the stage couldn't help but sneer.
"Isn't that what you call a frog in a well? These small-town bumpkins probably only know how to lie in a woman's arms and suckle; how would they know about martial artists?" Another person scoffed.
Standing on the stage, Yun Fei clenched and unclenched her delicate hands behind her back; she had never anticipated that Hua Yi's determination to tackle Tian Yun would be so firm, seemingly at any cost.
They forcefully changed the venue of the Xinghua Banquet to Binzhou, schemed step by step during the performance, deliberately creating difficulties, colluded with the Binzhou Martial Association, hired martial artists, and using the accidents during the performance to take the offensive, turning the tables.
Connecting all these dots now sent chills down her spine; the disappearance of the An Sisters must have been an abduction by Hua Yi.
After being rebuffed in their last attempt to poach, the other side had not given up; it was her own complacency, underestimating the other side's determination for revenge.
With a thousand thoughts swirling through her mind, she realized they were in an utterly passive position—forcing a confrontation would only lead to more injuries.
"Brother Yuan, what's going on up there? Filming a movie?" Leng Chuan had just arrived and caught sight of the exciting scene.
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Zheng Fei, who followed in, was somewhat dumbfounded by the scene on stage.
"Hehe, does it look like they're filming a movie? Hua Yi and Tian Yun have collided, but unfortunately, it seems those women might fall into the hands of the Prince of Hua Yi!" Yuan Shang said meaningfully, stroking his chin.
Following Yuan Shang's words, Leng Chuan immediately turned his gaze to Yun Fei and Li Mengying, who were not too far away and whose silhouettes could be clearly seen.
"Damn, that's hot. I thought they were up-and-coming stars!" Leng Chuan's eyes gleamed, finding it hard to look away.
"Young Master Leng, today's event is not simple. Only martial artists are qualified to be involved. You'd best not meddle in these troubled waters. The Prince of Hua Yi has spent a great deal to target Tian Yun; he's got the Binzhou Martial Association in his pocket!" Yuan Shang warned.
"This guy, the lengths he's gone to push Tang Tiancheng to this extent. Tian Yun is no simple matter either!" Leng Chuan coughed dryly.
Connections in the Secular World are easy to manage, but dealing with the Martial Arts World is not that simple. The same task requires several times or even more the price when handed to a martial artist.
However, on the flip side, those who can afford to hire martial artists usually face problems the Secular World cannot solve.
Comparing family backgrounds, the Leng family was even slightly above Hua Yi, but one was from the Mainland and the other from Xiangjiang, not in the same territory.
Besides, Tang Tiancheng was the Prince of Hua Yi, a noble title; he was just an unworthy member of the extended Leng family and could not compete with Tang Tiancheng status-wise.
"I'm just here for fun; I'm not interested in meddling like a dog catching mice!" Leng Chuan chuckled lightly. Frankly, standing next to Tang Tiancheng, he didn't feel he was much shorter.
Just as the two sat down in a corner, Shangguan Yue and Li Shishi entered the hall arm in arm.
Upon entering, they immediately saw the tense situation on stage, with many people downed, clearly indicating a recent clash.
Upon hearing the whispered discussions surrounding her, Li Shishi soon understood what was happening but couldn't help sighing inwardly for Tian Yun.
"Sister Shishi, what on earth is going on here!" Shangguan Yue exclaimed as she entered, completely bewildered by the scene before her.
The stage was filled with an intense atmosphere of gunpowder, and the audience was noisy, everybody whispering and discussing. Was this still the radiant Xinghua Banquet of the past, or had it turned into some sort of two-person comedy act?
"I'll explain it to you later. Let's find a place to sit first!" said Li Shishi as she led Shangguan Yue to a comparatively quiet seat.
On the stage, Yun Fei weighed her options and, though reticent, had to admit defeat for the day.
"Let's go, take Qiangzi to the hospital for treatment!" Yun Fei struggled to spit out the words.
At her words, Li Mengying's heart twisted in pain, "Sister Yun, about Xi Xue and Xi Yao..."
"We'll talk about it later!" Yun Fei's heart was equally heavy, but there was nothing she could do. Suddenly, she wished Ling Fan was there.
Zhou Tianlu stood to one side, feeling utterly powerless. He usually felt like he had some clout in the small territory of Binzhou, with others showing him respect.
But when faced with these outside big shots, he realized just how insignificant he was, unable to muster any strength at the critical moment.
Qian Dayong took a deep breath, clenched his teeth, and walked towards Feng Qiang, feeling useless for the first time as Head of the Security Department.
"President Yun, do you think you can just leave? After trampling over Hua Yi's turf, do you really think you can come and go from the Xinghua Banquet as you please?" Wang Anxiang said indifferently.
His words caused the color to drain from the faces of everyone present.
"What do you want, to break our arms and legs?" Yun Fei said coldly.
"Heh, President Yun is a national beauty, I couldn't bear to lay a finger on you. I wouldn't harm a hair on your head, let alone break anybody's arms and legs!" Wang Anxiang chuckled ominously.
"Cut the act. I admit defeat today. You Hua Yi are ruthless, but remember the green hills are unchanging, the clear waters flow on. Don't get too pleased with yourself," Yun Fei retorted, her aura of a strong woman evident, totally disregarding Wang Anxiang's threat.
Wang Anxiang admired her internally, thinking that this woman was impressive. No wonder the Prince of Hua Yi took an interest in her. Not only did she have outstanding looks, but her spirit and talents were also rare!
"They can leave today. However, you and Miss Li need to stay behind. Young Master Tang would like a word with both of you," said Wang Anxiang calmly.
Upon hearing this, Yun Fei and the others were visibly shaken, looking incredulously at Wang Anxiang.
Qian Dayong was the first to see red, unable to believe that the other party had laid plans for Yun Fei and Li Mengying, both of whom had close relationships with Ling Fan.
"Insolent! Do you know who you are talking to? President Yun and Miss Li are not at the disposal of your damn Young Master Tang whenever he pleases!" Qian Dayong pointed at Wang Anxiang and cursed him out.
Zhou Tianlu's temples throbbed and his face turned bright red. Hua Yi was outrageous, shamelessly kidnapping the An sisters, and now, brazenly coercing Yun Fei and Li Mengying in broad daylight.
"Enough of your daydreaming, Mr. Wang! Tell your damn Young Master Tang to give up that idea. If you've got the guts, come after us, and stop troubling the ladies!" Zhou Tianlu, unable to restrain himself, bellowed at Wang Anxiang.
Wang Anxiang's face also soured, as the insults directed at Tang Tiancheng felt even more severe to him than if they had been against himself.
Firmly and with a cold voice, he said, "President Yun, I give you a chance to think it over and provide me with a satisfactory answer!
Otherwise, I'll make sure these two pieces of trash regret ever being born, for the rest of their lives. Do not doubt my methods!"