Chapter 98: Killing People!
Chapter 98: Killing People!
Two hours later, led by Wang Ruhai, Tang Jinbiao and the others finally arrived within Panlong City.
This Panlong City wasn’t particularly large, spanning only a distance of over ten miles. Its population wasn’t huge either, merely numbering in the hundreds of thousands. On the Divine Wind Continent, it was just a very ordinary small city.
“Take a look, step right up…”
“Don’t miss out, this chance won’t last…”
“…Everything just three copper coins, only three copper coins, all going for three copper coins!”
Walking along the roughly ten-meter-wide street, all kinds of hawking calls came from both sides.
To be honest, this was Tang Jinbiao’s first experience of the outside world since arriving in this realm. But unexpectedly, within this city, instead of cultivators flying all over the skies as he might have imagined, everyone walked honestly on the streets. There was even the constant clamor of vendors shouting.
People on the street ranged from old to young, men and women. There were cultivators, Body Refiners, and ordinary people. However, most of those cultivators seemed only at the Qi Condensation Stage. As for the Body Refiners, their level wasn’t apparent, feeling almost like Mortals.
After leaving the Tang Family, Tang Jinbiao realized that the cultivation level of these people wasn’t as high as he had presumed.
“Hmph, pigs will be pigs. You think these people all possess as many resources as the Tang Family? That everyone’s a genius?”
Tang Yilin, beside him, seemed to have noticed Tang Jinbiao’s puzzlement and couldn’t resist taunting him via sound transmission.
“I…”
Tang Jinbiao glanced awkwardly at Tang Yilin. He muttered silently in his heart, ‘And here I thought this was a world where Great Ascension cultivators walked the streets like commoners and True Immortals were as numerous as dogs!’ (He felt like he’d heard that phrase somewhere before?)
“Grandfather, look at that! It looks really delicious!”
Little Tang Song pointed excitedly at a roadside stall, seemingly selling sugar paintings.
“Hehe, want some?”
Wang Ruhai gently patted Tang Song’s head as he asked.
“Yes!”
Tang Song answered firmly, his large eyes sparkling adorably.
Saying this, Wang Ruhai lovingly tousled Little Tang Song’s hair and led him towards the stall.
“How astonishing!”
“That woman is so beautiful!”
“Is she a celestial maiden?”
“That child is adorable too!”
“That handsome guy is incredibly dashing!”
The people along the roadside had naturally noticed Tang Yilin long ago. It must be said, she had drawn numerous gazes the moment they entered the city.
“Hmm?”
Tang Yilin, however, didn’t seem to enjoy this feeling of being surrounded by stares at all; she found it rather distasteful.
Now, among their party, everyone except Tang Jinbiao had concealed their cultivation level, appearing only around the fifth or sixth layer of Qi Condensation. As for Wang Ruhai, perhaps because he was a well-known figure, no one dared make any move towards Tang Yilin.
“You trying to get yourself killed? Didn’t you see that woman is with Lord Wang?”
“Hurry up, let’s go! Those are people we can’t afford to offend!”
It seemed that someone nearby recognized Wang Ruhai’s identity and whispered a reminder.
After realizing that Wang Ruhai was not easy to deal with, many people pretended not to see him one by one and continued on their way.
…
Half an hour later, the group entered an inn.
Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!
After stepping in, the barrier at the entrance gently dispersed, allowing them to enter.
Whoosh!
After entering, a thick wave of spiritual energy immediately washed over them. Even Tang Jinbiao, as a Body Refiner, sensed the abundance of spiritual energy here, feeling a bit refreshed.
Thump! Thump! Thump!
However, as soon as they entered, several gazes and divine senses swept over them without any courtesy. Because his cultivation level was too low, Tang Jinbiao couldn’t help but feel a tingling scalp.
“Humph!”
Wang Ruhai seemed displeased and snorted coldly.
“Ah!”
“Blurgh!”
After Wang Ruhai snorted coldly, a few people immediately cried out in agony, and someone even spat out blood.
“What?”
“So strong!”
“A Core Formation Cultivator!”
Upon discovering that Wang Ruhai was actually a Core Formation Cultivator, the injured ones paled drastically with fear and exclaimed.
These people were merely Foundation Establishment Cultivators. Although not particularly strong cultivators, they thrived in a small place like Panlong City. They had originally intended to intimidate Wang Ruhai’s group with a warning kick but unexpectedly encountered an unyielding obstacle.
“Hehe, Lord Wang, you’ve finally arrived!”
Just then, a young man who resembled a waiter at Qi Condensation Sixth Layer immediately greeted them with a broad smile.
After approaching, this young man curiously glanced at Tang Jinbiao and Tang Song, but upon seeing Tang Yilin, he couldn’t help gasping inwardly. Clearly, he was stunned by Tang Yilin’s beauty.
“So beautiful!”
“Who is that woman?”
The remaining people seemed to finally notice Tang Yilin’s presence at this moment and exclaimed out loud one by one.
“Hmm, is my room ready?”
Feeling too lazy to bother with their gazes, Wang Ruhai asked lightly.
“Yes, yes, I’ll lead you to the room right away. The city lord instructed earlier that when Lord Wang arrived, we must pay special attention. Today, it seems the city lord had some business to attend to and won’t return until tomorrow. I suppose this young man and miss are the candidates chosen by the Tang Family this time?”
The young man seemed quite sharp-witted; with just a slight look, he deduced many things.
“Hmm, later on, go and notify him, saying that I plan to use the Teleportation Array tomorrow and that he should come back early to avoid delaying my important matter!”
Wang Ruhai nodded lightly and then said.
“Understood, absolutely, Lord Wang! Whatever you command, this humble servant shall arrange! However… due to several Core Formation seniors arriving today, only the last two Celestial Rooms remain vacant. If it pleases Lord Wang…” the young man said obsequiously, his voice trailing off.
“Hmm?”
But when the young man was halfway through his words, a frown crossed Wang Ruhai’s face, clearly displeased.
“Lord Wang, rest assured! This humble one will immediately go to the Wind Cloud Pavilion to find the best Celestial Room for you!”
As soon as the waiter saw Wang Ruhai’s displeasure, he hastily added his promise.
“Hmm, no need. Two rooms will suffice. Tang Song and I will share one. Those two can share the other!”
Wang Ruhai waved his hand in refusal. The ‘those two’ he mentioned naturally referred to Tang Jinbiao and Tang Yilin.
“No!”
“No way!”
Yet upon hearing Wang Ruhai’s proposal, Tang Jinbiao and Tang Yilin immediately voiced their dissent.
…
Unbeknownst to them, the sky grew dark. Since Wang Ruhai and Tang Yilin no longer needed daily sustenance, meditation sufficed. Therefore, Tang Jinbiao took Tang Song out for a stroll, ate some food, and then returned to the room.
Thud!
Tang Jinbiao gently closed the door behind him and started walking towards the bed.
“Stop right there!”
But the moment his foot moved, Tang Yilin, who sat cross-legged on the bed, slowly opened her eyes, her voice cold as she spoke.
“Heh heh, what’s there to be afraid of? Didn’t we agree on this earlier? We’re supposed to stay together!”
Tang Jinbiao laughed awkwardly, though nervousness prickled inside him.
“What!”
Anger flashed across Tang Yilin’s face as she glared at him.
“Heh heh, just kidding, just kidding! Don’t take it seriously!”
Seeing Tang Yilin about to lose her temper, Tang Jinbiao panicked and quickly spoke up.
“Hmph! Don’t think I’ve truly agreed to marry you. What happened earlier doesn’t count! It was just an act to show respect to the seniors. Abandon any wishful thinking right away! Don’t think saving me once gives you any leeway! Dare to make any untoward move and I will kill you!”
Arrogance colored Tang Yilin’s expression. It was clear she looked down on someone like Tang Jinbiao utterly.
“Sigh, alright, alright. A Goddess remains a Goddess! Even after getting betrothed, you act so lofty. Doesn’t even know the character for ‘soft’ or ‘tender’, does she? Cough, I, Tang Jinbiao, really drew the short straw!”
Taking in Tang Yilin’s demeanor, Tang Jinbiao sat down on the floor listlessly, sighing and lamenting.
“What did you say!”
Tang Yilin’s anger intensified.
“Didn’t say anything!”
Tang Jinbiao didn’t bother entertaining Tang Yilin, adopting an expression that dared her to do anything. Inside, though, he cursed bitterly: What shitty scriptwriter penned this scenario? Are you trying to torture me? Look at this stunning beauty! I almost glimpsed a hint of tenderness, but then the lights go out and it’s like she doesn’t know me! Sigh, cruel fate!
“I don’t believe you! You definitely said something!”
Tang Yilin seemed distrustful of Tang Jinbiao, especially after seeing the expression on his face. It only solidified her belief that he was scheming something. Doubt filled her eyes as she spoke.
“Believe it or not, I didn’t say a thing anyway!”
Tang Jinbiao, reminded of his current miserable situation, couldn’t help but recall his unfortunate, suffering childhood. He silently prayed: “Huang Biaozi, oh Huang Biaozi, if only you were here right now! My Goddess is right before my eyes!”
Swish!
“Ah!”
Yet suddenly, just as Tang Jinbiao was muttering to himself, he felt an immense force abruptly seize him, pulling him towards Tang Yilin. But then, just as suddenly, that tremendous force vanished. Tang Jinbiao tumbled several times across the floor and fetched up against the foot of the bed.
“Confess honestly. Were you scheming something just now in your mind?”
Tang Yilin wore an angry expression, her distrust of Tang Jinbiao clear in her questioning tone.
“Goddess, couldn’t you just say what you mean? Why resort to violence before finishing three sentences? This is domestic violence, do you understand domestic violence?”
Gazing at Tang Yilin’s angry yet still beautiful face, Tang Jinbiao harbored no other thoughts. His expression shifted to one of innocence and pain as he pleaded.
“Hmph! Don’t go on like that. I don’t trust you. I must cast a Restriction on you. Otherwise, if I’m not careful, you’ll definitely cause trouble!”
Tang Yilin snorted coldly. Then, she pointed her index finger, and a wisp of faint Spiritual Energy immediately shot from her body, striking Tang Jinbiao’s shoulder.
“Ah! Don’t!”
Realizing Tang Yilin intended to restrict his movements, Tang Jinbiao grunted in pain and cried out. He immediately rolled onto the floor, trying to scramble away.
“Heh heh, trying to run?”
Seeing Tang Jinbiao resist, a trace of sly amusement flickered at the corner of Tang Yilin’s mouth.
Thwip!
Another burst of Spiritual Energy shot from Tang Yilin’s fingertip.
“Ah! Help! Murder! Murder!”
Seeing the visible Spiritual Energy surge toward him, Tang Jinbiao was terrified. He frantically dodged aside.
“Not good!”
Seeing her blast miss, Tang Yilin’s expression shifted slightly.
Fizz!
The Spiritual Energy blasted harmlessly against the wall behind Tang Jinbiao. However, the wall’s surface was protected by a Barrier spell, absorbing the energy with a soft fizz.
“Oh?”
Spotting this protective Barrier on the wall, a trace of a smile appeared on her lips.
“Kill kill kill… kill kill… murderer! Murder! She’s murdering her own husband!”
Peering through the gloom and catching the faint smile on Tang Yilin’s lips, Tang Jinbiao screamed in terror…