Having disciples pretend to rob while he acted to save and establish good relations with the Tang Family’s Second Young Master—what a beautiful plot this was!
For more realistic effect, Su Xiaomo was directly blasted away, nearly fainting on the spot!
However, what wasn’t in the plan was that Tang Second Young Master actually recognized Li Qingyang and the others. From his words, it wasn’t hard to tell he had extremely deep understanding of the Ten Thousand Ancient Sect disciples!
The most painful thing in the human world was—I’m performing while he’s watching the show!
At that moment.
Standing in front, Jun Changxiao’s facial expression was extremely colorful. He wanted nothing more than to dig a hole and crawl into it.
Too damn awkward, too damn humiliating!
“Ah ha ha ha ha!” The System’s gleeful laughter came.
Seeing the super-thick-skinned host embarrassed and making a fool of himself made it feel so happy—life had reached its peak.
“Sect Master Jun.”
Tang Ren smiled: “If I’m not mistaken, you bringing disciples here and pretending to be black-clothed people should be to test our Tang Family’s strength, right?”
From beginning to end he wore a refined and cultured smile.
Expert, expert, ultimate expert!
“No!”
Jun Changxiao didn’t follow the escape route Tang Ren provided, but instead turned around: “This is a welcoming ceremony this seat specially prepared for Young Master Tang!”
A basic quality of being shameless is:
No matter when, no matter what circumstances, always maintain composure!
“A welcoming ceremony?”
Tang Ren smiled: “Quite unique indeed.”
“That’s a must.”
Jun Changxiao cupped his hands: “Young Master Tang coming to Southwest Yang Province once isn’t easy. This seat naturally must welcome you properly.”
“…”
The Tang Family’s several injured Wuwangs’ mouths twitched.
Having disciples pretend to be bandits while personally acting the rescuer—even an idiot could see through this routine. Please stop pretending, okay!
“All disciples, listen up!”
Jun Changxiao declared loudly: “Give warm applause to welcome Young Master Tang’s visit!”
“Clap clap clap!”
The disciples quickly gathered and began applauding, calling out: “Welcome, welcome, warm welcome!”
Though their mouths said this, their hearts felt extremely awkward.
Because they hadn’t yet cultivated the iron-thick face skin of their Sect Master!
Tang Ren smiled: “This kind of welcoming ceremony has indeed opened Tang’s eyes.”
“Young Master Tang.”
Jun Changxiao said seriously: “The world hasn’t been very peaceful lately. This seat came not only to welcome you but also to protect your safe entry into Southwest Yang Province. Just now actually had the meaning of a drill.”
System: “…”
Such an extremely awkward scene, yet he forcibly turned it around—how thick must his face be!
Moreover, would the Tang Family’s Second Young Master who had fought through the commercial world be fooled by you!
“Many thanks, Sect Master Jun!” Tang Ren cupped his hands.
Holy crap!
He actually believed it?
“Young Master Tang!”
Jun Changxiao said: “Please board the carriage. This seat will personally escort you to Southwest Yang Province with my disciples!”
“Much appreciated!”
Tang Ren boarded the carriage.
Clop clop clop!
Dozens of Thousand Li Wind-Chasing Horses galloped forth again, the Ten Thousand Ancient Sect disciples riding Hurricane Wolves following behind the convoy.
On the road.
Jun Changxiao thought privately: “This is a clever person.”
Tang Ren’s thorough familiarity with the Ten Thousand Ancient Sect, as well as the composure he displayed, were completely incomparable to spoiled rich kids!
“Nonsense.”
The System said: “If he were a fool, how could he become a great family’s successor?”
Jun Changxiao said: “Doing business with such a person is indeed good, but one must also be very careful, lest he take advantage.”
“Sect Master Jun.”
Just then, Tang Ren’s voice came to his ear: “Tang is coming to Southwest Yang Province to inspect work, with Qingyang Commandery where your esteemed sect is located as the first stop.”
Jun Changxiao’s expression froze.
This guy could actually transmit sound—his cultivation must definitely be at Wuwang level!
At an age not much different from his own yet possessing such cultivation—worthy indeed of direct lineage from the Xingyun Continent’s top family!
“Oh?”
Jun Changxiao said: “Young Master Tang isn’t going to Tianyu Royal City first?”
The Tang Family, this kind of great family—the headquarters of branch halls established in each province would definitely be in the royal city. Going to remote Qingyang Commandery first was truly a bit unexpected.
“I heard that the Ai Family in Qingyang Commandery has been selling special pills in recent years. Tang is very curious, so I want to go see for myself,” Tang Ren said.
“I see.”
Jun Changxiao laughed heartily: “This seat knows the road to Qingyang Commandery very well.”
Tang Ren said: “Sect Master Jun seems to be Qingyang Commandery’s Deputy Commandery Governor, right?”
Vigilance rose in Jun Changxiao’s brow: “Young Master Tang even knows such things. Looks like you’ve collected quite a bit of intelligence on this seat and the Ten Thousand Ancient Sect.”
Tang Ren said: “Sect Master Jun is young yet leads a great sect. Tang admires this immensely, so I pay more attention in daily life.”
Was this telling him there was no malicious intent?
Dealing with clever people was truly exhausting.
Because one also had to constantly analyze the subtext in the other party’s every word and action!
“Young Master Tang.”
Jun Changxiao said: “Jun is a rough person who dislikes beating around the bush. If there’s something to say, better to put it plainly.”
System: “…”
You’re rough as hell.
You’re more clever than a monkey, more cheap than “See You Again”!
“Good.”
Tang Ren said straightforwardly: “Sect Master Jun brought disciples to perform a robbery act. You should have some purpose, right?”
Holy crap!
This seat tells him to speak directly, and he tells me to speak first!
Sure enough, he’s got moves!
Since this was the case, then be frank.
Jun Changxiao didn’t want to go in circles with clever people anymore—it was exhausting. So he said straightforwardly: “This seat brought disciples to greet you because I want to discuss a business deal with Young Master Tang.”
“Oh? What kind of business?”
From Tang Ren’s tone, strong interest could be heard.
A merchant.
Who doesn’t like business?
Jun Changxiao said: “This seat has some pills and weapons here. I’d like to borrow Young Master Tang’s family channels for sales.”
Tang Ren said: “Though my Tang Family has involvement, compared to other families that focus on this industry, we’re incomparable—probably difficult to satisfy Sect Master Jun.”
“True enough.”
Jun Changxiao said: “The Tang Family primarily deals in spirit stones. Naturally you wouldn’t value the pill and weapon industry with not particularly high profits.”
He was right.
Spirit stone profits were extremely large.
The Tang Family focused their attention on this, with other industries merely supplementary.
Tang Ren smiled: “If Sect Master Jun values my Tang Family this highly, Tang is very willing to cooperate with Sect Master Jun.”
“So Young Master Tang coming to Southwest Yang Province this time wasn’t to inspect work, but specifically to visit my Ten Thousand Ancient Sect?” Jun Changxiao suddenly asked offhandedly.
Being so familiar with himself and the sect, he didn’t believe the other party was simply coming to inspect work.
Tang Ren smiled: “The Ten Thousand Ancient Sect has recently gained widespread fame and was rated as Third Class. Tang has long admired it, so I’m borrowing this business trip opportunity to visit.”
Damn!
After all that fuss, I was busy for nothing!
And establishing good relations—people were coming to find you proactively anyway!
Thinking of pretending to be bandits earlier while he came out to rescue, only to be directly exposed, Sect Master Jun’s entire face immediately reddened.
An awkward life needs no explanation!
“Sect Master Jun.”
Tang Ren said: “Let’s discuss business matters after arriving at your esteemed sect.”
“Fine.” Jun Changxiao said straightforwardly.
Since the other party came specifically to visit him, the business should be easy to negotiate.
Swish!
Swish!
Just then, on the official road about to enter Southwest Yang Province territory, shadows flew out from concealment one after another, then completely blocked the path ahead!
“Hmm?”
Jun Changxiao frowned.
“Sect Master Jun.”
Tang Ren said: “Are these also your sect’s disciples?”