Return From The Immortal World
Chapter 1204: Fishing in Troubled Waters
Tang Xiu sneered inside but purposely expressed his anger on the surface as he replied with a heavy voice, “I'll consider it if you can find the person who took the video, Jezek. Exposing the agreement between us and destroying the reputation of my company is something I cannot accept. ”
Jezek looked overjoyed as he was sure he could find the bastard who shot the video. Filming was something that would leave behind some clues, and what could a werewolf do when faced with such a situation? He believes that his innate nature as a werewolf in hearing and smell can produce some unexpected results.
Of course, he did not make this decision carelessly because he still had another card. It bought intel from the very resourceful Darkwind organization. He can buy information from this organization if he fails to find the person who recorded the video.
A few minutes later, Jezek left the headquarters of Magnificent Tang Corp. in satisfaction. She did not notice that Tang Xiu was sneering at her and watching her go by the window of the conference room where she had just met him.
10 nights.
Tang Xiu had just returned to South Gate City when he saw his mother, Su Lingyun, holding hands with Andy, seemingly happily engaged in a conversation about something. While walking towards the villa, they also carried several bags full of items as if they had just finished shopping.
Horn sound, Horn sound …
Tang Xiu blew the car horn and stopped the car near the two women, opened the car door and said with a smile, “Heard you went to Beijing, Mom. When are you back? ”
A pleasant surprised expression appeared on Su Lingyun's face when she saw Tang Xiu. He smilingly replied, “I heard that you have returned to Star City, so I rushed back. I've just arrived tonight and would like to contact you. But then I met Andy and he said you went to your company and there seemed to be something important you had to do. That's why I didn't call you. After all, Xiuer, you should have stayed longer in Star City this time, right? ”
“Yes, I think I'll stay longer this time if nothing happens, Bu.” Tang Xiu smilingly replied, “By the way, get in the car, Mom, Andy!”
“Good!”
After Su Lingyun and Andy boarded, they quickly went home. However, just as his mother and son had yet to start chatting, a woman responsible for protecting Su Lingyun and assigned to stay at the South Gate, was, Tow entered the living room in a hurry just as they arrived.
“What did you say? Duanmu Lin's? ”
Tang Xiu raised his eyebrows with a slightly surprised expression. He had indeed guessed that Duanmu Lin would come for him, but he had not expected him to come so quickly. It was only a few hours after the tape was spread, wasn't it? Could it be that Duanmu Lin was currently in Star City or a nearby city?
Soon after, Tang Xiu personally greeted Duanmu Lin. Seeing the old man carrying two bottles of God's Nectar, he smiled wryly and said, “What are you bringing wine for, Senior Duanmu? I may not have much here, but I can guarantee I have enough God's Nectar to drink by everyone! ”
“I know you have a lot of God's nectar wine because you're the one who produced it!” duanmu Lin replied with a smile. “But I'm afraid I won't have dinner without wine, you know!”
Tang Xiu couldn't help but laugh in response. Then, he invited Duanmu Lin inside. After his mother and Duanmu Lin exchanged pleasantries and he went to the kitchen in a hurry, he and Duanmu Lin headed to the study on the second floor.
“Tell me, what did you just do, son?” Duanmu Lin looked at Tang Xiu asking with a thin smile right as he sat on the sofa.
Tang Xiu rubbed his hands and grinned in reply, “Well, it seems like I will never be able to get out of your eyes no matter what I do, Senior Duanmu! There is nothing worth worrying about because there is no big event. My friend, Long Zhengyu, was injured by people from the American company, Harbo Group. I just pulled a few strings in the middle, but I'll save the details on the process. In short, I made them fight. That bastard Harbo suffered a huge loss and the others ended badly as well. I'm sure you're also very clear about what happened in Star City, aren't you, Senior Duanmu? ”
“I know a little about that, but I don't know what will happen next,” Duanmu Lin replied with a smile.
“After all, it should be the appearance of the werewolves in the video that made you come here, Senior Duanmu.” Tang Xiu continued. “I can tell you unconditionally in that regard. In reality, the one behind Harbo and Dandelion Groups is none other than the Stygian Club, and the supporter behind the other company is the Pyramid. These two sides have had several clashes before this and the conflict is likely to involve three parties, so I'm just adding more fuel to the fire to drag these forces into deeper conflicts around the world. ”
Duanmu Lin was shaken inside and asked in a deep voice, “What about China? I need to know what's going to happen here! ”
“No.” Tang Xiu shook his head. “What is going on here will end.”
The response made Duanmu Lin immediately feel relaxed. But then he asked again curiously, “You want the Stygian Club to fight against the Pyramids. For what?”
“I can not see any advantages or disadvantages in terms of this problem. I can only see you pulling the strings behind, Son, ” Duanmu Lin said with a faint smile. “You should have a goal in mind. The thought of expounding more to satisfy my curiosity? ”
Tang Xiu thought for a moment and then said, “Young senior, the Stygian Club has been running with all sorts of evil for many years. You also know that they have done a great many hate-generating incidents from anyone — at least those who suffered because of their persecution. The pyramids were likely not the least bit better than them, either, considering all kinds of practitioners among them. The other thing I had in mind was about cultivation resources where competition between me and these forces would be inevitable. That's why I won't take an active role to attack them but pull the strings to create a dog-eat-dog arena for them to fight. It would be nice to get some benefits from it. ”
Duanmu Lin narrowed his eyes and asked, “Tang Xiu, do you have the right target in the future?”
After hearing the question, Tang Xiu stood up straight from the sofa. He cupped his fists towards Duanmu Lin and said, “Senior Duanmu, I know that living for another 180 years will not be a problem for you given your strength. I can tell you that my goal is to become immortal and ascend to the Eternal World, which is the main pursuit for cultivators like me. If ... I mean, if decades later me and the Tang Sect disciples had ascended to the Eternal World, I would need your help to take care of my relatives and friends that I left behind on Earth. ”
Duanmu Lin suddenly rose up with a feeling of disbelief on his face. “Good and be immortal? Are you kidding me, Tang Xiu? Even if your cultivation speed is very fast, for you to rise in just a few decades is impossible! Even if you can ascend to the Eternal World by yourself, it is impossible to say that you can take all the cultivators from your Tang Sect, right? ”
“I can achieve it,” Tang Xiu replied in a deep voice.
Duanmu Lin shivered. He instantly clenched his fists and hurriedly asked, “Tang Xiu, I may not be a cultivator, but I think I also have a little ability. Since you can bring all the Tang Sect disciples to the Eternal World, can you ... take me there? ”
“Are you sure?” Tang Xiu asked with a strange expression.
“I'm sure. Right.” Duanmu Lin nodded firmly.
“You are the Director of the Special Ability Bureau, which makes you an indispensable figure in the country. Can you really let go of anything you have on Earth, like people and everything else? Also, you should at least reach the Spirit Formation Stage if you want to ascend to the Eternal World. Given your current strength, let alone a Spirit Formation Stage expert, I think you are not even a match for a Gold Core expert, right? ”
Duanmu Lin's expression stiffened and a bitter expression covered his face immediately. Then, he nodded with a forced smile. “I can leave everything I have on Earth, be it people or other secular issues. After all, I am very old and, in a few decades, there are not many people and things that deserve my attention anymore. It is actually the requirement of cultivation level that has me confused. ”
Tang Xiu smiled nodding. “That's why I advise you to put that idea down. Just do your job well and enjoy your old days! ”
“No! Something missing.” Duanmu Lin suddenly spoke again. “I think there's something that doesn't match what you said, Tang Xiu. As far as I know, there are many of your Tang Sect disciples who are still at the Foundation Establishment Stage. They had to break through the Golden Core and the Nascent Soul Stage if they wanted to reach the Spirit Formation Stage of their current cultivation level. I believe your cultivation speed is very fast, but it is impossible for their speed to be as fast as yours. If they are unable to reach the Spirit Formation Stage, does that mean they will not be able to follow you to the Eternal World? ”
“That's the main reason I planned in the dark to make a Stygian and Pyramid fight, Duanmu Senior.” Tang Xiu said, “The other main reason is that I want to steal their resources. Only with such a huge resource as support can my people continue to break through and eventually reach the Spirit Formation Stage. Of course, those who failed to reach the Spirit Formation Stage by the time I ascended to the Eternal World must remain. ”
Duanmu Lin's eyes shone as Tang Xiu's explanation made him see the light of hope again. He interrupted hurriedly, “Can I also become a cultivator, Tang Xiu? I would do anything to become one even if I had to start from scratch. ”
“That's no problem, of course.” Tang Xiu nodded and continued, “But you have many years behind you and it will be difficult for you to reach the Spirit Formation Stage. Except that..”
“Except what?” Duanmu Lin hurriedly chased after.
“Except if you can get yourself a large amount of cultivation resources and fully use the resources stacked in the process.” Tang Xiu explained, “However, you will also face flaws as it will make it almost impossible for you to break through again.”
“This Legendary Eternal World!” Duanmu Lin gritted his teeth and said, “I really want to see it. This is something I never imagined before, but I believe you will not deceive me. Therefore, I will still be satisfied even if the highest level I can breakthrough is only up to the Spirit Formation Stage. Besides, I will still be many times stronger than I am at the moment. ”
“I can teach you a series of cultivation techniques, but you have to give me assurance that only you will practice them and not pass them on to others,” Tang Xiu said.
“I gave you my words about it,” replied Duanmu Lin firmly.
Tang Xiu slowly nodded. After sitting on the sofa, he lit a cigarette, took a few puffs in and said, “Alright, we'll go over the details later and move on to what's going on now.”