136 The Suicide Quarte (1/2)
Ling Xiaozui chuckled and replied, ”Young man, if you are able to survive this whole debacle, I believe we shall meet again one day.”
Yun Yang nodded. ”I hope your words come true. I shall see you in the martial arts world. I am in your debt.”
Yun Yang knew full well that Ling Xiaozui had indeed done him a great favor!
From then on, the tale of Ling Xiaozui being a guest in the Residence of Yun and sharing a delightful chat with the young master would definitely spread far and wide.
It was like adding a talisman onto himself.
Although there were benefits and drawbacks to his actions, at least the benefits would outweigh the drawbacks in the near future. That was as long as his true identity was not exposed, of course.
After this ruckus today, Ling Xiaozui would leave immediately as well. Once he had stepped out of the Residence of Yun, it would be far easier to ascend to heaven than to meet him again!
Qiu Yunsan was huffing and rolling his eyes, his dislike towards the old man growing as he asked sardonically, ”Brother Ling, is it? May I ask you for your name?”
Dong Tianleng, Chun Wanfeng, and Xia Bingchuan looked over with irritated glances as well.
This fellow looks a little simple; he seems to have some age on him. I hope he’s not turning dumb from living so long.
How dare he be so arrogant?
Who dares to be disrespectful when they see us, the four noble young masters? Even if they hated us to the core of their beings, they would still have to put on a courteous face when they see us!
Even that Keeper Mi from the palace, influential as he is in the imperial court, still behaved politely and obsequiously, didn't he? Granted, he hasn't sent over the Luminary Paste yet, but still...
Where is this fellow from, for him to behave so?
He’s not the slightest bit bothered to even give us any regard! This attitude is unbelievably unendurable!
Seeing that Ling Xiaozui and Yun Yang’s conversation was winding down to farewells, he could not help but butt in.
Hearing him, Ling Xiaozui raised his head to look at Qiu Yunsan and gang before glancing irritably atYun Yang.
Yun Yang lowered his head to taste his tea, pretending that he did not see the veiled stare.
Ling Xiaozui smiled faintly. ”And who might this young master be?”
Qiu Yunsan answered with an upraised chin, ”I’m from Qiu Family, Qiu Yunsan. Old mister must not have heard of it.”
Dong Tianleng shrugged and said, ”This father is called Dong Tianleng. Have you heard of this father’s name?”
Father?
Ling Xiaozui’s gaze lingered on Dong Tianleng’s face.
Xia Bingchuan continued, ”I’m Xia Bingchuan, from the Xia Family. A small family with no achievements to speak of.”
”I’m from the Chun Family, Chun Wanfeng.” Chun Wanfeng smiled reservedly. ”An insignificant character, indeed.”
Fake smiles were plastered on the four young masters' faces.
We’re courteous to Yun Yang, even calling his boss, but that’s with reason. Old man, we aren't to be trifled with! The four noble families hold a substantial existence no matter where we go!
Are you shocked, old man?
Why have you not fallen to your knees, after hearing our names?
Ling Xiaozui's gaze flitted from one to another with bleary eyes as he said, ”Spring, Summer, Autumn, and Winter Family? Truly, I have not heard of them. They must be somewhat mediocre, to have missed my attention.”
The four great young masters felt great anger rising from the bottom of their hearts but they heard Ling Xiaozui continue, ”However, I can still remember a few old acquaintances of mine who share these four family names. Let's see, they were Chun Shuiyao, Xiao Jinghai, Qiu Kaitian, Dong Hanyue. Coincidentally, these people share the same ancestors as you fellows. Do you know of them?”
The four young masters’ faces began to twitch uncontrollably.
Know them?
These four noble young masters did not know them.
However, these four names belonged to the only remaining ancestors of the four families. Their names brought about a quake of grandeur,but they had still only heard of them and had never met the owners of these names.
Yun Yang smiled and said lightly, ”Brother Ling, please don’t frighten them.”
Ling Xiaozui said with faint amusement, ”They are brave men indeed! Just look at the tone they took with me with just now! Even the four old acquaintances I’ve mentioned just now wouldn't have dared to speak to me in such a manner.”
Dong Tianleng felt numbing chills on his scalp. ”Then… then… May I ask senior…”
Ling Xiaozui turned the teacup in his hand gently. ”I shall repeat myself since you good folk seem to be somewhat deaf. I’ve really never heard of your names but… my name is Ling Xiaozui. Have the four of you… heard of me before?”
Ling Xiaozui honed in on Dong Tianleng's ashen face. ”This… father? Have you heard of it?”
…
Yun Yang and Ling Xiaozui resumed chatting as they drank tea, seated opposite each other; the atmosphere was harmonious and friendly.
The four noble young masters looked like their parents had died as they stood aside obediently to serve tea and pour water.
Their faces were drained of all color.
When they stepped out of their houses today, they had not expected to meet a ghost, a legend.
Ling Xiaozui!
The Unrivaled Expert acknowledged by the world – Ling Xiaozui!
Boss had tried to warn them and even pleaded for mercy on their behalf, but they had still gone ahead and offended him.
This was the unforgivable sin that would be the death of them.