"Idiot..." Tang Rao rolled his eyes and let out a snort.

But speaking of which, the Nine-Headed King Hall's brand is really handy.

Just spouting some nonsense, and that whatever Shi E Dao actually believed it. You're so brain-damaged, yet still trying to snatch a woman from others; I really admire you for that.

The Jiang Family's guest hall was exceptionally quiet, everyone's eyes were on Tang Rao.

Other than shock, there was no other emotion in their eyes.

Shi E Dao is... above Foundation Establishment...

To them, Foundation Establishment already symbolized a godlike existence, and those above it, the Open Light phase, were synonymous with invincibility.

Yet, Shi E Dao was tormented by Tang Rao, tormented without a hint of temper.

"Do you know about the Heavenly Ladder?" Tang Rao asked indifferently.

Many people from the Jiang Family nodded. They did not attend the Sect's meeting this time due to the business with Shi E Dao.

Because in their eyes, building ties with Shi E Dao meant easily gaining entry into the Sect.

But not going to the Sect's meeting didn't mean they were ignorant of the Heavenly Ladder.

"Good to know. I'm the top of the Heavenly Ladder List in this Sect meeting, eighty-eight levels. I really don't get it; Shi E Dao, is he really worth you all brownnosing to this extent?!" Tang Rao sneered.

Heavenly Ladder… eighty-eight levels…

The higher-ups of the Jiang Family all stared with wide eyes, even their breathing became somewhat difficult.

Among these noble families, the strongest had once reached the tenth level of the Heavenly Ladder. Yet, in the world of the Sects, no one had ever broken past forty-five levels in these years.

And Tang Rao had actually stormed up to eighty-eight levels.

Except for terror, they could think of no other words to describe it.

"Alright, I've said what I had to say, and I've beaten those I had to beat. One last thing: the engagement between me and Lang Huan, unless I give my consent, if anybody dares take initiative on this matter again, don't blame me for turning hostile!"

After dropping those words, Tang Rao turned and walked towards the car; he still had to chase after that idiotic Shi E Dao.

The last strike he placed a mark on Shi E Dao, as long as Shi E Dao doesn't leave beyond one hundred kilometers from him, he could trace him.

"Sister... Tang Rao, now it seems, he's actually quite honorable," Jiang Langyue said softly, her eyes fixed on Tang Rao, who was already sitting in the car, with a somewhat inexplicable brilliance.

Jiang Langhuan was slightly stunned, then hurried towards Tang Rao's car.

She yanked open the passenger door and swooped in.

Tang Rao looked at Jiang Langhuan, who had suddenly jumped in, with a bit of surprise in his eyes.

"I..."

"Boom!" Before Jiang Langhuan could explain, Tang Rao slammed the gas pedal fiercely.

The modified Grand Cherokee roared crazily, its huge body ruthlessly pulling out from the stuck door, reversing into the yard.

Tang Rao didn't even bother to turn the car around, holding the steering wheel with one hand, body sideways, observing the road through the rear window glass.

After roaring backward out of the Jiang Family compound, Tang Rao abruptly made a sharp turn.

The car swiftly spun around, stopping afterward, shifting to the drive gear, flooring the gas pedal.

Like an ancient beast, the Grand Cherokee rampaged away, leaving behind only deafening roars.

"Tang Rao... can you..."

"As you know, you can't stop me," Tang Rao looked towards Jiang Langhuan.

Jiang Langhuan was very intelligent, to be precise, smarter than anyone in the Jiang Family.

She was well aware that she had chased out here to take the life of Shi E Dao.

So, Tang Rao didn't need to beat around the bush with her.

"But Shi E Dao... really has an extraordinary background. If you do that, you might provoke the formidable power behind him, and I don't want you... because of me... to get into big trouble," Jiang Langhuan said softly, her head lowered.

"Do you think I have a choice? I've just broken his leg; there's no turning back now," Tang Rao said indifferently.

He was very clear about people like Shi E Dao; they took their dignity and face very seriously.

He had just caused Shi E Dao to lose face completely. Even if he hadn't broken his leg, there would be no chance for reconciliation.

Since reconciliation was impossible, it was better to strike first.

"I..."

"Alright, it's time to change that character of yours. You're smart, smarter than all the other members of the Jiang Family combined, but what I want to tell you is: this is a world that devours people. If you're not fierce, if you don't bare your claws, others will come and swallow you up," Tang Rao said seriously, looking at Jiang Langhuan.

"But I don't want to," Jiang Langhuan said, shaking her head, tears in her eyes.

"I don't want to fight with anyone. My wish since I was young was to find someone I love and then live a quiet life with him, that's all," Jiang Langhuan said, her voice soft and beautiful.

Tang Rao was somewhat dazed; Jiang Langhuan at this moment, was heart-wrenchingly beautiful, so delicate and pitifully charming.

Unfortunately...

Tang Rao's eyes suddenly regained clarity.

"Then we really aren't suitable for each other. I am destined to walk on the edge of life and death, destined to be an enemy of countless people. My world is filled with thorns and slaughter. I cannot tolerate anyone blocking my way, I cannot tolerate being oppressed by others, not even by the Heavenly Dao," Tang Rao said with an icy tone.

Jiang Langhuan looked at Tang Rao, her mouth agape, her expression dazed.

Was Tang Rao... rejecting her?

"Still, the same offer stands. Whenever you find the man you love, come to me. As soon as you ask, I'll call off the engagement. Of course, you can also hire any random boyfriend, and I'll dissolve it just the same," Tang Rao said as he turned his head, looking straight ahead.

"Tang Rao... actually, I..."

"Squeak!" Halfway through Jiang Langhuan's words, Tang Rao suddenly slammed on the brakes.

"Stay here, don't get out. What's coming up next is not suitable for you," Tang Rao instructed before pushing open the car door and striding away.

Inside the car, Jiang Langhuan watched Tang Rao's disappearing back, the tears in her eyes... finally unable to hold back, they rolled down hotly.

"Tang Rao, actually I... already have the man I love, and that person... is you..."

...

Tang Rao crossed a river channel and entered the old town area upfront.

The old town was already in a semi-demolished state, most of the houses were empty. The occasional stray cats and dogs would dart out onto the streets, barking as they ran off.

Under the old tree at the end of the road, Shi E Dao leaned against the trunk, his head lowered, sitting quietly.

"Tang Rao, as expected, you still came..." Shi E Dao said faintly, his voice somber.

"It seems you're not so foolish as to be totally clueless," Tang Rao said with a smirk.

Shi E Dao took a deep breath, "I just want to know, who are you really? Don't tell me the Nine-Headed King Hall, there's no one like you in the Nine-Headed King Hall."

"Oh? You seem to have figured it out. It looks like breaking your leg has made you smarter," Tang Rao said as he slowly walked towards Shi E Dao, the murderous intent in his eyes surging bit by bit.

Shi E Dao had to die.

Tang Rao didn't know what kind of powerhouse was behind him, perhaps... even an Inspector.

But in this situation, he could no longer care about that; if Shi E Dao didn't die, he would surely seek vengeance against himself.

Tang Rao disliked letting the tiger return to the mountain, disliked leaving an enemy half-dead only to be bitten back.

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