Chapter 82: The Southern King’s Edict!

"What do you mean by that?" Ye Tianci asked in confusion.

Tang Qiong said solemnly, "The Hall of War Gods has four great war gods in the east, south, west, and north, each corresponding to one of the four kings of those directions. Lord Wan personally granted each of them a token."

"The bearer of a king's token is never allowed to let it leave his person. The four great war gods once swore an oath: while the man lives, the token lives; when the man dies, the token dies!"

"If one of the war gods takes the initiative to give his token to someone else, it means he has chosen his own successor!"

"In other words, the Southern King of the Hall of War Gods intends to groom you as the new Southern King!"

After hearing this, Ye Tianci could not help but be astonished. He had not expected Gu Yanzong to think so highly of him.

"Uncle Gu, thank you for your kindness."

Ye Tianci could only express his gratitude to Gu Yanzong in his heart.

He put away the token and said with a smile, "I can barely keep up with my own affairs. How could I find the leisure to serve as the Southern King of the Hall of War Gods? I'll return it to him when I have the chance."

Tang Qiong said nothing more, but in her heart she admired Ye Tianci even more.

"You and Tang Ying handle the hotel affairs properly. If anything comes up, contact me immediately. You must not take risks on your own again!"

After giving Tang Qiong his instructions, Ye Tianci left Dragon Soaring Grand Hotel.

When he returned to the Sixth Courtyard of Bright Lake Manor, he found Lin Daonan seated on the sofa with a rosy face, while Lin Qingqian massaged his shoulders.

The two of them were chatting and laughing, clearly in high spirits.

"Tianci is back," Lin Daonan called out.

"Tianci, I have some good news. Do you want to hear it?" Lin Qingqian could hardly contain her excitement.

"What good news? Look how happy you both are."

Lin Qingqian looked at Lin Daonan. "Grandfather, you tell him."

Lin Daonan smiled and said, "The old city street by the river is going to be developed. I heard they're planning to build a large port there, and our family ancestral home is on that street, so it will soon be demolished."

"Two years ago, when Lin Changren changed the owner of the villa, he was afraid I would object, so he took the initiative to suggest transferring the title of the ancestral home to Uncle Changli's family. At that time, I put Qingqian's name on the deed."

"That street is remote and long neglected. Lin Changren, that unfilial son, never imagined such a day would come."

Lin Qingqian added, "The ancestral home is much larger than the villa my uncle seized. The demolition compensation will definitely be substantial!"

"This is truly a blessing from heaven. I think we should celebrate properly."

Ye Tianci smiled. "Indeed, it is good news worth celebrating."

The two immediately agreed and decided to go out for a feast.

Lin Daonan waved his hand with a smile. "This old body of mine won't go running around. You young couple can go enjoy yourselves."

"Grandfather." Lin Qingqian pouted, her face flushing red.

She and Ye Tianci had not even set a marriage date, yet in Lin Daonan's mouth they were already a young couple.

Lin Daonan laughed heartily and sent them off.

"Tianci, let's go to River-Viewing Tower."

"It's not far from that street by the river. After dinner, we can go take a look," Lin Qingqian suggested.

Ye Tianci agreed readily and accompanied Lin Qingqian to River-Viewing Tower.

The two of them ordered a private room on the top floor, where they could look out over the Shujiang River from inside.

As Ye Tianci entered the room, at the far end of the corridor, Song Gaonian happened to spot him.

Seeing Ye Tianci with a smile on his face and the breathtakingly beautiful Lin Qingqian beside him, Song Gaonian instantly burned with rage and immediately pulled out his phone to make a call.

Ye Tianci accompanied Lin Qingqian as she enjoyed the river view for a while. Then the waiter finished serving the dishes they had ordered.

Just as the two were about to eat, the private room door was suddenly kicked open!

With a loud crash, a young man in fine clothes burst in with four black-clad attendants.

Tall and powerfully built, the young man was clearly a martial artist.

"Which one of you is Ye Tianci?" the young man asked arrogantly, staring at him.

He asked as though he did not already know the answer, obviously here to cause trouble.

"I am."

Ye Tianci rose to his feet.

The young man looked at him with disdain. "You're the one who got my uncle fired from the hospital, aren't you?"

Song Gaonian walked in from outside and stood behind the young man. Pointing viciously at Ye Tianci, he said, "That's right! This brat is the one who ruined me!"

Ye Tianci's eyes turned cold. "Song Gaonian, you put on airs and abuse your authority, disregarding human lives. You deserved to be fired."

"Instead of reflecting on your own mistakes, you blame me and even brought people here to stir up trouble and seek revenge?"

Song Gaonian flew into a rage. "How dare you insult me? Back at the hospital, someone had your back. Now let's see who will protect you!"

"Nephew, teach this brat a harsh lesson!"

The young man in fine clothes smiled haughtily. "Uncle, don't worry. Watch how I deal with him."

He pulled over a chair and sat down without ceremony. Tapping the table with one hand, he pointed at Ye Tianci with the other. "I, Wang Shuang, never bully people. But you made my uncle lose face and get fired, so you owe me an explanation."

"What kind of explanation do you want?" Ye Tianci asked coldly.

"Easy."

Wang Shuang snapped his fingers.

"First, take out five million yuan as compensation for my uncle."

"Second, kneel down right now and kowtow to my uncle. No need for too many—one hundred will do."

"As for the third..."

Wang Shuang glanced at Lin Qingqian.

Lin Qingqian was as lovely as a celestial maiden, her bearing cool and proud, like a snow lotus.

Such a beautiful woman was actually accompanying Ye Tianci, this cripple?

It was simply a case of flowers stuck in cow dung.

"Third, she must go next door to keep me and my uncle company for drinks and songs."

"As long as she keeps us happy, I won't make things difficult for you anymore."

Wang Shuang spoke recklessly, his manner utterly arrogant, his greedy eyes roaming over Lin Qingqian.

Ye Tianci's eyes turned cold. "Are you sure?"

"Why all the useless talk? If I tell you to kneel, then kneel!"

"Do you know who our Brother Shuang is? Not only is he Song family's nephew, he's also the senior brother of our Zhenjiang Martial Hall!"

"That's right. Brother Shuang is also a chosen talent ranked in the top ten of the Yellow List. In less than two years, he will become a master on the Profound List!"

"Get on your knees and kowtow, then pay up and apologize! Don't wait for us to do it ourselves!"

Behind Wang Shuang, several attendants shouted threats.

Wang Shuang's lips curled as he became even more domineering. "If you keep talking nonsense and anger my little martial brothers, and they cripple you, I won't care."

Ye Tianci gave a contemptuous laugh. "Song family's nephew? Top ten of the Yellow List? Senior brother of Zhenjiang Martial Hall?"

"With those scraps of capital, you still dare to act arrogant before me?"

"You dare look down on me?"

Sensing the deep disdain in Ye Tianci's eyes, Wang Shuang exploded in fury, glaring at him in outrage and trying to cow him with his stare.

He had grown up in privilege. From childhood to adulthood, all he had ever heard were compliments and flattery. No one had ever dared to look down on him.

This was the first time Wang Shuang had seen such contempt in another's eyes, and he could not bear it at all.

"Kid, even if you pay and kowtow today, it won't be enough! I have to make you leave here on a stretcher!"

With a sweep of his hand, Wang Shuang was about to strike.

"Wait!"

Ye Tianci stopped him.

With Lin Qingqian here, he did not want to resort to violence and hurt anyone.

"Scared now? Too late!" Wang Shuang said viciously.

Ye Tianci said calmly, "People like you are not worth my hand. Aren't you the senior brother of Zhenjiang Martial Hall? Do you know a man named Fan Xiong?"

"Fan Xiong is my master. I didn't expect you to know him," Wang Shuang said with a savage grin.

"Good. Then call your master here," Ye Tianci said with a smile.

"Who the hell do you think you are, to be worthy of sparring with my master?"

"I alone can handle you and make you completely obedient!" Wang Shuang cursed, but still made the call.

In less than ten minutes, the sound of brakes came from below.

In the next instant, a group of people stormed into the private room with murderous momentum!