Chapter 30: Master Tang? Never heard of him.

Huang Tianyang was dead. And yet, Huang Long appeared remarkably calm about the entire affair. Wei Feng’s intuition told him that there was more to this than met the eye, and he was certain that Huang Long was holding something back.

After seeing Huang Long out, Wei Feng called Wei Li and ordered him to return home immediately. Wei Li hurried back without delay.

"Grandfather, why the rush? Is something the matter?"

Wei Feng’s face was solemn. "Have you been stirring up trouble outside lately?"

Wei Li nodded without a moment’s hesitation. To him, merely trashing the home of some nobody was hardly worth calling "trouble." "Grandfather, why would I go looking for trouble for no reason?"

Wei Feng continued, "I just saw Huang Long. Huang Tianyang is dead, and he claims that something major is about to happen in Jiang City. I can sense that he is hiding something from me. Jiang City hasn't been peaceful lately; make sure you don't bring fire down upon yourself."

Wei Li smiled. "Grandfather, do you really think I don't know who can be provoked and who cannot? You can rest easy."

Meanwhile, Huang Ying received a flurry of photos from Liu Ling. They showed a home that had been completely ransacked and smashed to pieces. Just as Huang Ying felt a wave of confusion, she suddenly realized the place looked familiar, though she couldn’t immediately place it.

"Whose home is this? What did you do?"

Liu Ling replied smugly, "That miracle doctor’s place. Hahahaha, Wei Li sent people to smash it up."

Huang Ying finally realized why it looked so familiar. She had been foolish enough to let Wei Li destroy Tang Xuan’s home! Even through the phone, she could imagine Liu Ling’s smug expression.

"What grudge do you have against him?"

Liu Ling wasn't about to admit that she had been rejected by Tang Xuan; it was too humiliating. "I just don't like the look of him, isn't that enough?"

"Heh." That was all Huang Ying replied. Such reckless behavior would surely bring irreversible consequences upon Liu Ling. Even if she wanted to warn her, it was already too late. All she could do now was draw a clear line between them.

"He thinks he’s so special just because he knows a bit of medicine," Liu Ling typed. "In front of Wei Li, he’s nothing but a clown. I’m going to teach him a lesson and make him realize that I, Liu Ling, am not someone he can look down upon."

Watching the messages continue to roll in from Liu Ling, Huang Ying felt a shiver of dread. The scenes of what had transpired at the Li family residence flashed through her mind. She could already foresee the fate awaiting the Wei family.

"You will regret this. The Wei family will be destroyed because of you."

Seeing Huang Ying's reply, Liu Ling burst into laughter. How could she regret this? And how could the Wei family possibly be destroyed? She pressed the call button, intent on mocking Huang Ying, only to discover that she had been blocked. She gritted her teeth in rage. "A high-and-mighty young lady of the Huang family, actually being manipulated by a piece of trash. Just because you're too scared to cross him doesn't mean I am."

***

At Luhu Tianjing, Tang Xuan had hired a cleaning crew. Through his security monitors, he identified the men who had trashed his home and sent the photos to Liu Zhenhua, ordering him to track them down. Being a man of the streets, Liu Zhenhua recognized the culprits instantly.

"Master Tang, this man is Xu Chao, another local hoodlum. I’ll go find him right now." Liu Zhenhua had a history with Xu Chao, so he was more than happy to take on the task. Who would dare offend Master Tang and still expect to survive in Jiang City?

When Liu Zhenhua appeared at Xu Chao’s territory with a grin, Xu Chao mocked him: "You fat pig, you dare step onto my turf? Aren't you afraid I’ll take your life right here?"

Liu Zhenhua sneered, "Xu Chao, you have no idea who you've crossed. To think you’d dare trash Master Tang’s home."

Xu Chao laughed dismissively. "Some bullsh*t 'Master Tang'? I smashed it, so what? What can he possibly do to me?"

"Your mouth is running quite freely. I hope you can keep up that arrogance; I’d love to see you die at Master Tang’s hands." Liu Zhenhua had seen with his own eyes how Tang Xuan had beaten Huang Tianyang to death. A mere Xu Chao was nothing.

Xu Chao was thoroughly amused. "I’ve never heard of this 'Master Tang' in Jiang City. Probably some small-time nobody. But you must know the Wei family, right? You know exactly what kind of status Wei Li holds, don't you?"

Liu Zhenhua frowned. "Are you saying Wei Li ordered you to trash Master Tang’s home?"

"That’s right. If you have the guts, go find him and cause trouble. I’d love to see if you have the nerve."

Liu Zhenhua shrugged. "I certainly don't have that kind of ability."

Xu Chao laughed wildly. "But Master Tang doesn't necessarily hold the Wei family in high regard."

The Wei family and the Huang family were of equal status. Tang Xuan hadn't cared for the Huang family, so in Liu Zhenhua’s eyes, the Wei family was no different.

Xu Chao laughed even louder. If this "Master Tang" were anyone significant in Jiang City, he would have heard the name. "Who the hell is this Tang guy to act like he doesn't care about the Wei family? Liu Zhenhua, are you f*cking kidding me? You think you can scare me? Unless his surname is Li or Sun, I have nothing to fear."

Watching Xu Chao’s arrogant display, Liu Zhenhua remained calm. He took out his phone and dialed Tang Xuan. "Master Tang, I’ve looked into it. Wei Li sent Xu Chao and his men to trash the house."

"Understood."

After hanging up, Xu Chao mocked, "Did that 'Master Tang' wet his pants? Liu Zhenhua, I’ve got the Wei family backing me now—are you jealous? Go ahead and say it. If you’re desperate, you can be my lackey; I won't treat you badly. Hahahaha!"

With the Wei family as his patron, Xu Chao’s future looked bright. He was practically on equal footing with Liu Zhenhua now, and soon, he would crush him completely.

Liu Zhenhua said, "How much longer do you think you can laugh? Believe me, within a day, Wei Li will pay the price." Knowing Tang Xuan’s style, Liu Zhenhua knew he would be heading to the Wei family soon.

"Liu Zhenhua, quit your f*cking bragging. If he can actually touch the Wei family, I’ll kneel before you and call you daddy."

"Fine by me. I don't mind having an extra son."

Leaving Xu Chao’s territory, Liu Zhenhua headed straight for the Wei estate. Sure enough, Tang Xuan arrived shortly after.

"Master Tang, do you have some history with the Wei family?"

Tang Xuan didn't know who this "Wei Li" was at all. But it didn't matter. If there was a debt, he would settle it; no reason was required.