285: Mr. Su

Tang Ru held a noble status, so it was only natural for these guests to pay him their respects.

Seeing this scene, Tang Ru smiled slightly, feeling very satisfied. This further demonstrated his position.

The Tang Family would become the absolute hegemon of Yunzhou City.

The Masters of the various major families in Yunzhou City could only act this way; they had to treat the Tang Family members as superiors.

“There’s no need to be so formal, everyone. Please, take a seat,” Tang Ru said with a chuckle.

“Yes, Tang Three Master,” the guests replied, nodding.

The guests were so respectful partly because of the Tang Family's status, and partly out of respect for Tang Ru’s Face. After all, he was the Tang Family's Third Master; this Face had to be given.

Of course, without the Tang Family, this Tang Ru would be nothing.

“Everyone is too polite, please sit,” Tang Ru smiled slightly, gesturing for everyone not to be formal.

However, after those words were spoken...

The guests nodded slightly. They didn't take it to heart and all sat down.

Then, someone took the lead and stood up to perform a grand salute toward Tang Eleven.

“Greetings, Young Master Tang!”

As the saying goes, one call brings a hundred responses.

“Greetings, Young Master Tang!”

“Young Master Tang truly looks like a man of exceptional talent. The Tang Family’s future will surely be glorious.”

“Indeed, Young Master Tang will surely lead the Tang Family to even better development.”

“This is a great joyous occasion for the Tang Family!”

The guests spoke up one after another with flattery, using this method to try and get closer to the Tang Family.

However, seeing this scene, Tang Eleven’s brow furrowed tightly, and his expression looked quite poor.

In truth, what Tang Eleven hated most was flattery. Instead, he found these people disgusting—truly too disgusting.

Tang Eleven didn't take these words to heart. Instead, with a sweep of his sleeve and a look of aloofness, he sat upon the high seat.

Despite the guests' flattery, Tang Eleven didn't say a single polite word in return; he even showed them a cold Face.

Acting in such a way was a direct slight to these people's Face.

Seeing that things were going poorly, Tang Ru turned around and stared at Tang Eleven.

“Eleven, why did you just do that? You know that if the Tang Family wants to dominate Yunzhou City, we can't do without the support of these people. By acting like this, haven't you offended them?” Tang Ru’s Face darkened, his gaze narrowing as he stared intently at Tang Eleven.

In fact, Tang Eleven's actions just now had sparked anger in the hearts of these guests. Of course, Tang Ru was well aware of this.

But there was one thing Tang Ru didn't understand.

Tang Eleven knew perfectly well that doing this would bring no benefit to the Tang Family, yet he still chose to act this way. What exactly was he thinking?

“I know,” Tang Eleven snorted coldly. “I just find the Faces of these people extremely disgusting.”

“That’s why I’m not suited to be the Tang Family's Sect Master at all. If I were to become the Tang Sect Leader, the first thing I would do is purge the entire Yunzhou City.”

“I wouldn’t let these people live.”

A cold light burst from Tang Eleven’s eyes as he clenched his fists tightly.

In truth, Tang Eleven loathed these people and wanted to purge them directly.

He wanted the people of Yunzhou City to live a peaceful life free from conflict.

Of course, in these times of war, peace was instead a luxury.

It would be a very difficult goal to achieve.

“Tang Eleven, have you gone mad? Do you know what you're saying!” Tang Ru’s Face was dark, a cold light flashing in his eyes as he turned to stare at Tang Eleven and barked a cold shout.

“I just want to do what I want to do. Is there something wrong with that?” Tang Eleven was defiant, clenching his fists tightly.

Actually, what Tang Eleven wanted to do was very simple: he wanted to save his grandfather.

Tang Eleven wanted to stop Mulan Manor, but he simply didn't have the strength.

The tiny Tang Family was not even worth mentioning when compared to the world's number one Mulan Manor.

“There’s nothing wrong with wanting to do what you want to do. However, you must understand one thing: it’s not something you can succeed at just because you want to. You carry the hopes of the Tang Family on your shoulders.” Tang Ru’s Face was grim. “I don’t want to watch you die.”

“Do you understand?”

“What you need to do now is lead the Tang Family to become stronger!”

“Then stabilize the situation in Yunzhou City. After your grandfather was taken away, the major families of Yunzhou will surely be in a state of panic. Some cowards might even defect to Mulan Manor.”

“If things really reach that point, it would be truly terrible for us.”

Tang Ru stepped forward and stood in front of Tang Eleven.

Then, Tang Ru’s bright eyes looked at Tang Eleven, hoping he could understand.

After hearing these words...

Tang Eleven suddenly fell silent. He felt so helpless at this moment.

In such an environment, if one lacked strength, even staying alive was a luxury, let alone doing what one wanted to do.

“I understand, Third Master,” Tang Eleven said, clenching his fists in a display of helplessness.

Below the stage.

Cold glints flashed in the eyes of many guests as they looked toward Tang Eleven.

Tang Eleven's actions just now had indeed infuriated some people.

Today was the Tang Family's grand banquet. These guests from Yunzhou were all people of status who had come to congratulate the Tang Family, which was already an act of giving Face.

However, after arriving at the Tang Family, these guests were met with such treatment, naturally leaving some of them feeling disgruntled.

“Damn, this little brat from the Tang Family is quite arrogant, isn't he? We just greeted him, and he didn't even acknowledge us?”

“Yeah, didn't you see Tang Eleven's Face? Does he really think he's some big shot?”

“Without the Tang Family, this kid would be nothing!”

“Exactly, just a little kid putting on airs because of the Tang Family!”

“I heard that the Tang Family's old Master was taken away by the people from Mulan Manor. Do you think the winds are about to change in Yunzhou? If that's the case, we should start thinking about a way out.”

The guests whispered among themselves.

Tang Eleven couldn't hear them, but he could guess what these bastards were saying.

Tang Eleven clenched his fists, his gaze narrowing. If he had the strength, he would kill them all right now.

“I, the Young Master of the Tang Family, Tang Eleven, thank you all for attending the grand banquet at the Tang Mansion!” After saying this, Tang Eleven cupped his hands in a very respectful manner.

Tang Eleven smiled slightly, using the smile to mask the fury in his heart.

It was a smile to dissolve a thousand grudges.

Seeing Tang Eleven act so respectfully, the guests were somewhat caught off guard. They were momentarily stunned, not knowing how to react.

Seeing that Tang Eleven could have such an realization, Tang Ru nodded gently.

This was exactly the result Tang Ru wanted to see. Rather than having the Tang Sect be at odds with the families in Yunzhou, he hoped these families could be used by the Tang Family.

“The Young Master is too polite!”

“Exactly, the Young Master is truly too polite. The Tang Family is our friend; it's only right for us to come and support a friend.”

“Greetings, Young Master Tang!”

The guests responded.

However, those guests who had been displeased with Tang Eleven just now curled their lips, revealing playful smiles.

One of them, an old man wearing a mink coat, sneered, “Look, the Tang Family boy has some brains after all. He knows that if he offends us all, his Tang Family won't have an easy time either.”

The Su Family of Yunzhou City owned Underground Banks, so they naturally had no shortage of money. Just for mink coats alone, this Elder Su had an entire Warehouse full of them.

Elder Su loved mink coats the most. He went out into the mountains to hunt all year round, specifically for the pelts.

However, Elder Su was quite harsh and could not tolerate any slights.

“Elder Su, you have a sharp eye. You were right about this kid,” another handsome young man said with a smile, playing with a folding fan in his hand.

The Young Master of the Nangong Family, Nangong Yue.

This was originally a girl's name, yet it was used for a man.

However, although Nangong Yue was a man, his appearance was exceptionally beautiful.

There was nothing to be done about it.

The name Nangong Yue, in particular, didn't feel out of place on him at all; rather, it was quite fitting.

“Indeed, the Tang Family brat wouldn't dare to act recklessly. After all, Yunzhou still needs us to hold it up; otherwise, things won't go well,” Elder Su said with a dark expression.

At that moment, Elder Su turned around, a cold light flashing in his eyes.

Right then, Elder Su's gaze narrowed as he stared fixedly at Tang Eleven.

To Elder Su, a brat like Tang Eleven needed to be taught a lesson. Although he was a Tang Family Young Master, he didn't seem to understand proper etiquette.

“Elder Su, what do you think about the Tang Family's situation? Can the peace of Yunzhou really depend on a single Tang Family? I feel that it’s better to rely on oneself than on others!” Nangong Yue sneered.

In fact, Nangong Yue had long had his own designs. The Nangong Family's strength was not weak.

Furthermore, the Nangong Family was considered an immortal family and had dealings with several large Alliances. Even Mulan Manor's entry into the city this time...

It was the Nangong Family who had invited Mulan Manor into the city.

The Tang Family knew about this and was naturally aware of the Nangong Family's wild ambitions, but over the years, the two families still shared some past ties.

Tang Ru found it difficult to move against the Nangong Family, as some Face had to be maintained.

“What? Does your Nangong Family already have designs? Do you want to become the hegemon of Yunzhou?” Elder Su snorted coldly when the matter was brought up.

Then, Elder Su turned back, a cold light flashing in his eyes.

Being stared at by Elder Su like that, Nangong Yue felt uncomfortable all over. He sucked in a breath of cold air, feeling even more helpless.

“Elder Su, can you not look at me like that? It makes me very uncomfortable,” Nangong Yue said, taking a breath to calm himself down.

In truth, Nangong Yue's plan was to drag the Su Family into the mess.

However, this Elder Su was so stubborn; the old man was truly difficult to deal with.