Chapter 269: In Trouble
The scene before them completely left the onlookers stupefied.
Xu Sicong's throat made a gulping noise as he remembered how, under Ling Fan's intimidation, Xu Xiaotian had once crushed his arm with a step, sending chills down his back.
"My god, is this guy really daring to make a move on Young Master Tan?" someone in the crowd muttered.
"Damn, this is going to be trouble. Young Master Peng and Young Master Tan have been at odds for so long, but nothing like this has ever happened!" another person murmured.
Peng Ming couldn't help but feel his heart skip a beat; the boss's move was still as steady, ruthless, and accurate as ever!
Feng Shuya pursed her lips, feeling an indescribable complexity in her heart, "Dead man, clearly jealous and yet pretending not to care.
Dancing, and he ended up crushing someone's hand—probably no one will dare to dance with him again!"
Liu Yuqiong and Xia Ying exchanged glances, finding Ling Fan too ruthless, striking as soon as he spoke, utterly indifferent about whose arm was broken; in his eyes, there seemed to be no difference!
Shen Zi's mouth gaped open, her mind still in disarray, hardly believing what she was witnessing.
"Son of a bitch, I'm going to make your life a living hell!" Tan Tianlei roared ferociously.
"Crack!"
"Ah~ you madman!"
"A living hell? Seems like that's exactly your situation right now! Didn't I say earlier? You touched with both hands while dancing, thinking breaking one would settle it?" Ling Fan's expression remained indifferent, as if he wasn't breaking a hand but a twig.
This kick seemed to have landed on everyone's hearts, utterly staggering them with Ling Fan's crazed action.
Even Peng Ming grew more solemn, pondering that Tan Tianlei, having provoked the boss today, was most likely finished.
But he felt no pity for the fellow; sooner or later, it would be a matter of either you die or I perish between their families.
However, Ling Fan's next words instantly stunned everyone present.
"It was your right leg that kicked my brother just now, right?" Ling Fan's tone was still so calm.
But this time, no one felt his words to be mild. Instead, a chill climbed up their backs and their scalp tingled, their gazes toward Ling Fan akin to staring at a devil.
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Tan Tianlei's heart trembled, fear finally taking root—he was genuinely afraid, living in the martial world where he feared neither heaven nor earth, the only true fear was encountering a madman!
"I especially appreciate hard-headed people; you can continue threatening me. Come on, let me hear it, what more ruthless words do you have?" Ling Fan watched the bloodless Tan Tianlei, a smile actually breaking across his face.
Tan Tianlei swallowed hard, a shiver passing through him; from that slight smile, he sensed not a hint of warmth, but rather a bone-chilling coldness.
Seeing this, Ling Fan slightly shook his head and snorted lightly, turning to look at the equally pale-faced Shen Zi, "Do you have anything else to say?"
Shen Zi bit her lip, her face pale, "You will regret this!"
"Hmm, not bad!" Ling Fan nodded.
Once again looking towards the fearful Tan Tianlei, he said indifferently, "She says I will regret it, what do you think?"
"Crack!"
Another sound of bones breaking echoed through the hall, and everyone was completely numb. Tan Tianlei, mix of horror and anguish compounded by piercing pain, bulged his eyes and ended up fainting.
Ling Fan snorted coldly, turning his head towards the completely petrified Shen Zi, "Damn it, I'm giving you a chance to make me regret it; you can call for help. I really want to see who in this Central Sea has the power to make me regret!"
With such a forceful statement, the onlookers couldn't help being moved.
"This young man is truly domineering!" Suddenly, a wealthy woman in the crowd's eyes lit up.
"I just don't know if he dominates in bed too—totally my type!" another plump rich woman dreamily said.
Shen Zi stood frozen in place, unable to speak for a long time, all threats and intimidations seemed like mere clouds before this young man!
"What's going on? I heard someone was causing trouble here. Don't they know whose turf this is?" Suddenly, a refined male voice rang out in the hall.
Upon hearing this, everyone turned to look, and the previously distinguished young man appeared in the hall.
At the sight of this young man, many in the venue gasped in shock.
"Damn, Sang... Young Master Sang?" Someone who recognized him stammered.
"What... Who is Young Master Sang?" someone unfamiliar asked.
"Damn, you don't know Young Master Sang? It's Sang Yang, of course. Jesus, don't tell me you don't know—he's the scion of the leading family in Central Sea!" the person retorted irritably.
"Hiss~~"
Upon hearing this, everyone suddenly broke out in a cold sweat, looking at the young man with awe. He was indeed from a powerful noble family, not someone like Tian Cheng Tan.
Feng Shuya and the other women, hearing the surrounding discussions, couldn't help but tense up, worryingly looking towards Ling Fan. This man's background was completely different from the others; he was not someone you'd want to offend!
Xu Sicong, who had been scared stiff, instantly regained some spirit upon seeing Sang Yang appear; with Young Master Sang intervening, this guy was likely in big trouble.
Sang Yang arrived at the scene, his brows deeply furrowed. Although he didn't own the Pearl Grand Hotel, its owner was connected to his family.
He had visited on behalf of the Beck Consortium's invitation that day, but shortly after arriving, his subordinates reported that someone was causing trouble.
He knew about the Peng Ming and Tan Tianlei families' feud, and the Tan family was aligned with his father—in short, they were his father's underlings.
However, the occasion today was special as it was organized by the Beck Consortium, and regardless of any disputes, he couldn't let them embarrass his family!
So, he rushed over as soon as he got the news.
Upon arriving at the scene, what he saw made him dumbfounded; the situation was much worse than he had imagined.
He thought it was just another quarrel between Peng Ming and Tan Tianlei that a harsh scolding would solve, but to his astonishment, Tan Tianlei had his limbs broken.
Sang Yang surveyed the room, his expression icy. Regardless of anything, Tan Tianlei was one of his own.
"Can someone tell me what exactly happened here? If no one explains it to me clearly, no one is leaving!" Sang Yang snapped.
His words were directed to everyone, but his gaze eventually rested on Peng Ming, knowing that if there was bad blood, it had to involve these two.
Moreover, Peng Ming was standing there, looking perfectly fine.
"Why are you looking at me like that?" Peng Ming asked, slightly irritated.
Sang Yang sneered, "Peng Ming, don't tell me this has nothing to do with you. If you don't explain yourself, you're not leaving today either. Might as well call your family to pick you up!"
On hearing this, Peng Ming's expression shifted slightly, appearing a bit uneasy. Facing Sang Yang, he still had some reservations, as even his Peng Family had to put on a friendly face for Central Sea's foremost leader.
Seeing this, everyone looked at Ling Fan, thinking he was really in trouble now that Young Master Sang had stepped in!
Facing Sang Yang, after some thought, Peng Ming decided he couldn't let Ling Fan shoulder it alone and said, "What if it was me? You gonna bite me?"
Sang Yang narrowed his eyes, already certain this guy was involved, "Peng Ming, let me be clear, even if Peng Xiong were here today, he couldn't save you. The only way you're walking out that door is if you end up like Tan Tianlei!"
In Central Sea, everyone knew Tan Tianlei was his man. His own people had been beaten to a pulp; if he let Peng Ming off the hook, he wouldn't be able to show his face ever again. He needed an explanation today.
"If he won't give you an explanation, know that I was the one who beat him. And believe it or not, with things going the way they are, no one can protect you today either!" A calm voice came from Ling Fan.