"Nonsense! Since when did the Kalenons learn to lie!" Meng Qinhou chastised angrily, Tang Rao would save Guanglin? That brat would only wish for Guanglin's demise.

That little beast was never a fuel-efficient lamp; him saving Guanglin would be a ghostly affair.

"This is what I've witnessed with my own eyes, and it was Tang Rao who instructed me to bring Meng Guanglin back. My task is complete. Whether you believe it or not is your business. Goodbye." Bo Ya completely ignored Meng Qinhou.

In terms of status, Meng Guanglin simply didn't qualify.

"Bo Ya, where is Tang Rao now?" Meng Jiuxuan inquired.

"When I left, he was fiercely battling with the people from the Ying Family. As for how things are now, I have no idea." Bo Ya shook her head, a hint of worry in her eyes.

That guy, Tang Rao, is facing Ying XianDa, a super powerhouse in the late fusion stage - no one knows his current condition.

There has been no news from the Ying Family's side either.

"I see, then I will go there in person," Meng Jiuxuan stood up and looked at Bo Ya, "May I ask if you would accompany me?"

Bo Ya was somewhat surprised, she hadn't expected Meng Jiuxuan to value Tang Rao so highly.

If she went to the Ying Family personally, it would be tantamount to the Meng Family offering full support to Tang Rao; in other words, she would directly confront the Ying Family for Tang Rao's sake.

This was a conflict between nobles, absolutely no small matter.

"Of course, I can." Bo Ya nodded. Even if Meng Jiuxuan didn't go, she would have returned to that banquet hall to see how Tang Rao was doing.

Even if he were dead, someone would have to collect the body.

"Regent, this may not be appropriate," Meng Qinhou said somewhat agitated.

Aside from Meng Qinhou, some others also stood up, expressing agreement with his opinion.

Meng Jiuxuan was the Regent of the Meng Family; if she went, it would mean a complete break with the Ying Family.

This was not necessarily a good thing.

"Is Tang Rao not a disciple of our Meng Family?" Meng Jiuxuan's eyelids twitched slightly.

No one spoke.

"Since he is a disciple of our Meng Family, then the Meng Family must support him. If you all made enemies outside in the future, would you hope I stand by and watch?" Meng Jiuxuan's words weren't loud, but they shut up those who opposed.

...

When Meng Jiuxuan and Bo Ya arrived at the banquet hall, many people were still gathered around.

But no one dared to enter.

Clearly, they were afraid of provoking the Ying Family.

Seeing Meng Jiuxuan, everyone was taken aback and then consciously cleared a path.

"So Tang Rao has really joined the Meng Family."

"I knew it, the Meng Family made their move during the battle of the nine chiefs."

"Alas, Tang Rao might have been bewitched by Jun Qiao."

"I wish I'd be bewitched by Jun Qiao too..."

Many people were whispering; Meng Jiuxuan's arrival not only proved Tang Rao's affiliation with the Meng Family but also how much she valued Tang Rao.

But this was normal, Tang Rao's talent was divine; he would be highly valued by any noble chief.

"Does anyone know what's happening inside?" Meng Jiuxuan looked around and asked.

"At first, there were some shouting sounds, but then it quieted down. Tang Rao hasn't come out, but some of the Ying Family people have." Someone responded.

Meng Jiuxuan nodded, then looked at Bo Ya: "Would you follow me in?"

"Of course." Bo Ya replied, "Tang Rao is my friend."

"Then let's go take a look." Meng Jiuxuan walked toward the banquet hall and reached the door in a few steps.

She reached out and gently pushed open the door, entering inside with Bo Ya.

"Seeking death? Get out!" As soon as the two entered, they heard a roar.

It was Ying XianDa's voice.

Meng Jiuxuan frowned, the hall was extremely messy, especially in the center, where there was a huge pit.

It appeared as though some kind of giant beast had burrowed up from beneath the ground.

And in every corner of the hall, lay hundreds of people; it was clear they were all members of the Ying Family.

As for Ying XianDa, he was seated with his head bowed, engrossed in his thoughts.

"**Tang Rao** isn't here," muttered **Bo Ya**, having identified all the people lying upside down in the hall. There was no sign of **Tang Rao**.

"What kind of bastard is this, seeking death!" Ying XianDa's venomous voice rose as he looked up angrily, his irritation boiling over, only for someone daring to come in, which was like pouring oil on the fire!

However, in the next moment, Ying XianDa stood up from his chair, stunned as he looked at Meng Jiuxuan.

"Meng... Meng Wangshou?" Ying XianDa stuttered, the fool he was, he seemed to have just cursed her.

"Where is **Tang Rao**?" Meng Jiuxuan didn't waste words with Ying XianDa and directly asked about **Tang Rao**'s whereabouts.

Ying XianDa paused, "I'm not sure, he has left."

Meng Jiuxuan and **Bo Ya** both frowned slightly. Ying XianDa was in the late stage of fusion, with three mid-stage fusionists by his side, and among the hundreds lying on the ground, there were also five early-stage fusionists. How could such a force not keep **Tang Rao** there?

Even Meng Jiuxuan found it unlikely.

**Tang Rao** was strong in combat, but he wasn't that formidable.

Could it be that Ying XianDa was lying?

"Ying XianDa, do I have to force you to talk?" Meng Jiuxuan's aura surged fiercely, rushing towards Ying XianDa.

Ying XianDa's face turned pale, nearly kneeling on the spot.

Meng Jiuxuan's strength was formidable, something he couldn't contend with.

"Old Lady Meng, aren't you taking our Ying Family a bit too lightly?" A figure suddenly appeared, swiftly moving in front of Ying XianDa.

"Clan leader…" Seeing Ying Tianhe, Ying XianDa immediately called out, his face full of gratitude.

If Ying Tianhe hadn't come, he wouldn't have known what to do.

Ying Tianhe didn't respond to Ying XianDa but stared intently at Meng Jiuxuan in front of him.

"You, Ying Family, ambushed and attacked our Meng Family's Tang Rao, and I can't even speak a few words now?" Meng Jiuxuan said furiously.

Ying Tianhe came precisely because he heard about this.

"XianDa, what exactly happened?" Ying Tianhe asked.

"Tang Rao killed **E** Da, and I... just wanted to avenge E Da. Who knew, instead of admitting his wrongs, he continued to kill several of our Ying Family members. And all these people lying on the ground were caused by **Tang Rao**, no matter what, they can't be woken up," Ying XianDa explained quickly.

Ying Tianhe frowned; **Tang Rao** actually killed **E** Da, no wonder Ying XianDa was so enraged.

**E** Da was actually his son.

But the relationship was complex, so it was not made public.

"Then where is he?" Ying Tianhe asked. Even if other people were rendered comatose by **Tang Rao**'s methods, don't you still have three mid-stage fusioneers plus one late-stage fusioneer?

You couldn't stop him?

"A strange creature suddenly emerged from the ground and took **Tang Rao** away," Ying XianDa spoke the truth, that's just what happened.

Everyone was silent, Ying XianDa didn't seem to be lying.

Plus, there was no point in him making up such a story.

"He also said that in five days, bring five hundred thousand Blood Spirit Pills to the Meng Family to exchange for the antidote. Otherwise, all these people… will die," Ying XianDa added, concerned about the wellbeing of the hundreds of Ying Family members; if all were to perish, the trouble would be severe indeed.

Ying Tianhe was also startled, immediately bending to touch the arm of one of the Ying Family members.

Two minutes later, Ying Tianhe's face looked troubled.

Their bodily functions were normal, but they simply could not be awakened.

If you find any errors ( broken links, non-standard content, etc.. ), Please let us know < report chapter > so we can fix it as soon as possible.