Chapter 562 (1/2)
Chapter 562: The Powerless Tang Family
Translator: GravityTales Editor: GravityTales
Beijing, the ancestral residence of the Tang Family.
With a somber expression, Tang Guosheng looked at a chignon, robust and spirited old man in gray robes who sat across from him. Tang Guosheng was a military man for most of his life and had gone through countless violent storms in his entire life. The were few people that could make him afraid, and the one before him was exactly one of them.
“I need a reason, Dongbei Hu.”
After a long time of silence, Tang Guosheng finally spoke with difficulty.
“Had it been someone else daring to ask he would have become a dead man already, with his entire family eradicated.” Dongbei Hu wore a calm expression and indifferently said. “But Tang Guosheng, you have some relationship with me and I also admire your achievements in the past, so I’ll give you the reason. I owe a favor to the Yao Family; Yao Qingzun has been keeping it and used it now; hence the very reason I came to your family is to return that favor.”
Gripping his fists tightly, anger glinted in Tang Guosheng’s eyes. He slowly spoke after a long silence, “Give me seven days. I’ll give you my decision seven days later.”
“Leave, you’ll live; stay, you’ll die.” The Amur Tiger nodded and said. “I already said what I wanted say, everything else is yours to decide. You’re only an ordinary person and half a step into the coffin, to die after having a worthy life. But… do think about your family’s offspring! There’s nothing more precious than living.”
After saying that, he stood up slowly and instantly vanished from the room the moment he moved his feet.
Tang Guosheng’s stiff body instantly relaxed the moment Dongbei Hu vanished. His back was wet with sweat and he felt exhausted. If it wasn’t because he had regained his health after Tang Xiu treated him, he would probably be unable to hold much longer merely because of this one event today.
Tap, tap, tap…
The sounds of footsteps came approaching outside door as Tang Guoshou, Tang Yunpeng, and Tang Min rushed inside. When they saw the ghastly pale and full of cold sweat Tang Guosheng, Tang Yunpeng hurriedly asked, “What did the Amur Tiger say to you, Father? Did he change his mind?”
“No, he didn’t change his mind at all.” Tang Guosheng bitterly shook his head. “I asked him to give us seven days of time, and I’ll give him the answer later.”
Tang Guoshou punched the wall and angrily yelled, “A cultivator involves himself in the affairs of ordinary people, and he even dares to create trouble to a big family like us. Is that old geezer Yao insane? If this matter of him using Dongbei Hu were to be disclosed, all the big families in the country will probably be furious and even guard against his family. Perhaps they will secretly unite and find the opportunity to get rid of his family.”
“Will they even have the courage?” Said Tang Guosheng reluctantly.
Tang Guoshou’s breath paused, and an agonized look appeared on his face.
That’s right! Will they even have the guts to do so?
The topmost great figures and big families in China knew perfectly well who Dongbei Hu—the Amur Tiger was. Many years had passed, and yet who dared to provoke him? Even the most powerful forces that came to prominence in power later, didn’t they also go to the Northeast region to visit him?
“Father, I still can’t contact Xiu’er.”
At this time, Tang Yunde rushed through the door and said with an anxious face.
“Since you’re unable to get in touch with him, then don’t try to contact him anymore.” Tang Guosheng waved his hand. “Xiu’er is very resourceful, outstanding and powerful, but he’s way too young after all. Forget it! Call and notice every core member of the family and say that we’ll hold a family meeting two days later. The Amur Tiger wants us to leave China and go abroad to live and die there by ourselves. Ask everyone: will we comply or not?”
The other four exchanged looks in blank dismay, following which they showed dejected and downcast expressions.
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Jingmen Island.
Dressed in plain clothes, Tang Yunqing appeared in the Everlasting Feast Hall accompanied by only two bodyguards. After ordering a private box, Tang Yunqing said to the attendant who followed him, “I want to see the Everlasting Feast Hall’s Boss. I’ll have to trouble you to inform him.”
The beautiful attendant replied with an apologetic expression, “I apologize, Sir. I don’t have the right to contact our Boss directly. I can tell the manager if you have something to talk about.”
“Then tell him that someone from the Tang Family of Beijing is here.” Tang Yunqing nodded.
The beautiful waiter nodded and said, “Please wait a bit, then. I’ll take my leave first.”
A few minutes later.
Gu Xiaoxue was sitting cross-legged on the seacoast alone, as a middle-aged man quickly approached her. When he came behind her, he immediately spoke respectfully, “Little Boss, someone wants to see you.”
“Who is the person?” Gu Xiaoxue floated up and asked.
“Someone from Beijing’s Tang Family,” said the middle-aged man respectfully.
Gu Xiaoxue’s brows creased. She immediately nodded and said, “I see. Lead the way!”