Chapter 90: My Treasure (One)

“Oh heavens!”

“Brother Biao, what did you say?”

“Brother Biao, wake up!”

“Brother Biao, could it be that you really fell for her poison?”

Seeing Tang Jinbiao’s current expression, Tang Hu and the others were shocked as if they’d seen a ghost, staring at him in disbelief.

“I… what’s wrong with me?”

Seeing how they were exaggerating matters, Tang Jinbiao found it a bit speechless.

“Alright, Brother Biao, listen to me!”

Seeing that Tang Jinbiao seemed unaware of Tang Yilin’s terror, Tang Hu was the first to step forward and said with a serious expression.

“Mm, I’m listening.”

Tang Jinbiao nodded, responding with an equally serious expression.

“Do you know why we fear that Tang Yilin?”

This time, it was Tang Bi who spoke up. Tang Bi stepped forward, also asking with a grave face.

“No idea!”

Tang Jinbiao looked at Tang Bi, answering earnestly.

“Brother Biao, do you think Tang Shan, Tang Huaxi, and Tang Xingchi are detestable?”

Tang Xing stepped forward, asking with a stern face.

“Mm, thoroughly detestable!”

Tang Jinbiao looked serious, nodded, and said.

“Brother Biao, do you think they deserved to die?”

Tang Bu joined in the questioning, saying with a solemn expression.

“They were detestable, but that doesn’t necessarily mean they deserved death!”

Their back-and-forth questions left Tang Jinbiao feeling dizzier and dizzier.

“But what if they are already dead?”

Now it was Tang Hu’s turn again. Tang Hu followed up by asking.

“What?”

A trace of shock appeared on Tang Jinbiao’s face.

“What if they vanished without a trace?”

Tang Bi continued speaking.

“Wait a moment!”

Tang Jinbiao seemed to suddenly realize something.

“Do you remember the steamed pork bun you ate yesterday?”

Tang Xing’s eyes rolled thoughtfully as if he’d struck an idea, immediately following up.

“You mean…?”

Tang Jinbiao felt a creeping unease.

“Didn’t you notice those steamed buns tasted especially good yesterday?”

Tang Bu glanced at Tang Xing and seemed to grasp it too, his eyes lighting up as he added.

“They were indeed quite delicious!”

Tang Jinbiao slowly began recalling yesterday’s events.

“And the texture—didn’t it feel unusually extraordinary?”

Tang Hu caught on instantly and hurriedly chimed in.

Thud!

Hearing this, Tang Jinbiao’s heart lurched. A deep sense of foreboding washed over him, inexplicably reminding him of the movie The Untold Story he’d once seen!

“Yes, precisely, because those were…”

Seeing Tang Jinbiao’s face pale, Tang Bi wore an expression of horror, speaking word by deliberate word. With a glance toward Tang Hu and the others, he signaled them. Understanding his meaning perfectly, they replied in unison without a second’s pause:

“Those were!”

“Human!”

“Flesh!”

“Steamed!”

“Buns!”

Their flawless, syllable-by-syllable delivery felt utterly natural, achieved through mere eye contact.

Gag!

Upon hearing this answer, Tang Jinbiao’s stomach churned violently, and he vomited on the spot.

“Hahaha!”

“Haha… haha…”

“Haha!”

In stark contrast, Tang Hu and the others promptly doubled over with laughter at the sight of Tang Jinbiao retching.

Gag! Gag!

Tang Jinbiao vomited several more times before looking up at them bewildered. “Ah Hu, how can you laugh at something so disgusting?”

“Mhm-mhm, I’m not laughing, not laughing!”

Tang Hu pressed his lips together, shaking his head vigorously to contain himself. But the moment he spoke, he lost control, bursting into loud laughter. “Pfft—ahahaha! Brother Biao, I just can’t hold it in!”

“Hahah, Brother Biao, you’re too much!”

Tang Bi, standing nearby, also couldn’t stifle his laughter any longer.

“Heh… heh…”

Tang Xing kept on laughing with a vacant expression.

“Brother Biao… Brother Biao!”

Tang Bu bent over laughing until he could barely straighten up.

Thud!

Seeing them like this, Tang Jinbiao’s heart lurched. A bad feeling washed over him. He understood – he’d been played.

“What did you say?” Tang Jinbiao gritted his teeth, fists clenched. An invisible aura of killing intent erupted from him, ready to explode.

Thud!

Tang Hu and the others’ expressions changed instantly. Sensing danger, they hastily choked back their laughter.

“Biao, uh, no, Brother Biao! We’re brothers! Let’s talk this over, let’s talk this over!” Tang Hu’s heart raced involuntarily. He took two steps back, urgently speaking up.

“Nod nod nod, yes yes, Brother Biao! We are refined gentlemen! Gentlemen use words, not fists! Let’s talk this over, let’s talk this over!” Tang Bi beside him was also startled. He nervously retreated backwards, stammering words of mollification.

“Heh… heh… Brother Biao, we’re all family here! Family!” Tang Xing couldn’t help but laugh twice more. Noticing the drastic change in the others’ expressions, however, his laughter died. He wore an awkward smile as he spoke.

“Brother Biao!” Tang Bu didn’t retreat. He just looked at Tang Jinbiao with a face full of admiration.

“Hah, refined gentlemen? Talk this over?” Tang Jinbiao ignored Tang Hu, fixing his gaze on Tang Bi instead. A wicked grin played on his lips.

“Nod nod nod, refined gentlemen, refined gentlemen! Talk it over, talk it over!” Tang Bi’s legs felt a little weak. An awkward smile clung to his face as he spoke.

“All family? You want to talk this over too?” Tang Jinbiao turned to Tang Xing, a mocking smile still twisting his features. He didn’t even glance at Tang Bu beside him.

“Family! Family! Talk it over! Talk it over!” Tang Xing’s heart fluttered with unease. He backed away incessantly as he spoke.

“Talk your sister! Family? Daring to make up such a disgusting joke to humiliate me?! I’ll beat you to death!” Tang Jinbiao suddenly exploded. His feet flashed, and he immediately threw a punch aiming straight for Tang Xing’s stomach.

“Ah! Murder!” Tang Xing dodged nimbly, evading the attack instantly. He then took off running into the distance.

“Stop running!” Tang Jinbiao stomped both feet hard on the ground. His whole body transformed into a streak of dark shadow as he shot forward in pursuit.

Ah, Brother Biao!

Brother Biao, I know I was wrong!

Brother Biao, be gentle, be gentle!

It wasn’t long before Tang Xing’s pitiful cries came from over there.

…

Thud!

Tang Bi on this side shuddered and prepared to run away.

Just as he was about to move, Tang Jinbiao’s figure rushed over like a ghost.

Ah, Brother Biao!

Seeing Tang Jinbiao charge over, Tang Bi was startled.

Without another thought, he bolted in a different direction.

Brother Biao, don’t hit my face!

Brother Biao, I know I was wrong!

Similarly, after a while, another set of pig-slaughter-like howls rang out.

…

Bah! Luckily, I didn’t have my Watermelon Cleaver with me today.

Otherwise, I’d have hacked you over seventy times!

Daring to mess with me? I’ll beat you to death!

A moment later, Tang Jinbiao strode out from the darkness.

A proud and arrogant look covered his face.

I…

Seeing Tang Jinbiao emerge, Tang Hu felt uneasy inside.

Bah! You, and you! If I weren’t afraid of fighting you, I’d have already knocked your teeth out!

Just as Tang Hu was fretting, Tang Jinbiao glared violently at him and roared.

I…

Tang Hu felt completely speechless deep down.

Brother Biao!

Tang Bu beside him said nothing.

He just stared at Tang Jinbiao with admiration.

Hmph, that’s more like it! Our Ah Bu understands me best!

…

A quarter-hour later, Tang Bi and Tang Bu walked out from the night.

Both their faces were bruised black and blue.

Clearly, they’d suffered physical pain.

Luckily, all were Body Refiners.

Just a little rest could help them recover.

As long as no bones or tendons were hurt, it usually wasn’t serious.

Alright, speak honestly.

Why were you scared of Tang Yilin just now?

Also, what did you come for tonight?

Tang Jinbiao sat on that green stone.

He seemed to have calmed down.

He opened his mouth to inquire.

Well, actually, we feared Tang Yilin as a vague suspicion.

After all, Tang Shan and the others hadn’t returned for ages.

We heard their parents had started searching.

So we naturally guessed Tang Yilin secretly interfered!

Tang Hu voiced their speculations aloud.

Hmm, I get your meaning.

But Tang Yilin saved our lives, after all.

Whether she overstepped or not, drop this matter forever!

Tang Jinbiao nodded.

He felt Tang Hu and the others’ thoughts held some logic.

If Tang Shan and the others truly met Tang Yilin’s harm,

Then them fearing her made sense.

Of course, this was only our hunch.

Tonight, we came mainly to bid Brother Biao farewell!

Tang Hu nodded.

Then he revealed their actual purpose for seeking Tang Jinbiao.

At the same time, he drew things from his chest pocket.

Two Mid-grade Spirit Stones egg-sized.

A Tiny Sword of small carved wood.

A small Jade Pendant.

What seemed like a Protective Amulet pendant.

And a small Jade Slip!

What’s this?

Tang Jinbiao froze slightly.

He seemed puzzled.

Brother Biao, though we’ve only spent three short months together,

I feel—no, we feel those three months gave us more joy

Than a whole decade past.

Truly joyful.

We don’t know when we’ll reunite after parting this time.

But we want tokens for this kinship and friendship.

We aren’t main bloodline kin.

We cannot offer luxuries.

So this is all we have.

Just consider it our hearts’ gift.

Keep it please!

Tang Hu spoke with earnestness on his face.

Even his eyes glistened with tears.

Yes, Brother Biao, please take it.

We can’t give you anything costlier.

Only these simple things.

Hope you won’t scorn them!

Tang Xing followed up.

He too gazed earnestly at Tang Jinbiao.

Brother Biao, please accept them!

Tang Bi and Tang Bu both fixed serious eyes on Tang Jinbiao.

Fine, I’ll take them!

Tang Jinbiao swept a glance over each person.

Noticing their intensely resolute expressions, he nodded.

He accepted the gifts…