“Don’t be shocked, and don’t try to cultivate your true energy just yet. The Fire Curse has been cured, though not in the way you think.
Your clothes were changed by my servant. In a few days, I’ll refine some medicine for you to help restore your strength.” A gentle voice sounded from across the room. Purple Yun looked up to see the same young man she had encountered earlier.
“How did you cure the poison?” Purple Yun asked coldly, still not trusting him.
“Why should I tell you? Just remember, you weren't harmed. If you don't believe me, you can check for yourself,” Tang Yan shrugged, continuing, “I know what you’re thinking—you’ll kill me if I don’t tell you. But right now, your dantian is inactive, so you can’t fight me. And don’t try to threaten me; I’m not falling for that trick.”
Purple Yun’s temper flared at Tang Yan’s nonchalance, but she realized that she didn’t feel any discomfort. Her anxieties eased just a little, though she still glared at him and muttered, “I’ll let you go for now, but if I find out you did something to me, you won’t escape my wrath.”
“First off, I saved you, so if you don’t believe me, feel free to end it all yourself. Second, don’t try to blackmail me. If you upset me, I’ll kick you out of my family. You’re beautiful, but defenseless, so if some lowlife takes advantage of you, don’t blame me,” Tang Yan retorted.
Purple Yun was fuming, her cheeks puffing up in anger, but she didn’t say anything further. Inside, however, she cursed him a thousand times over.
Noticing that she had fallen silent, Tang Yan spoke again, “You can stay in the Tang family for now. When your strength is restored, you can leave if you want. I’m going to train now.”
With that, Tang Yan left the room.
Purple Yun watched him go, lost in thought. Could it be that in this world, there really is a man like Liu Xiahui, who can resist temptation without batting an eye?
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Tang Laozi had been smiling more frequently as of late.
For many years, his son had been missing, and his grandson had always been a disappointment. The lack of successors in the Tang family had been a heavy burden on Tang Ling’s heart.
Then came the blow when Tang Yan’s dantian was destroyed, which extinguished Tang Laozi’s hopes. All he could do was try to protect his grandson’s peaceful life.
Now, however, Tang Yan had stumbled upon incredible luck, finding a mysterious master who not only restored his dantian but also elevated his strength to the eighth level of the Yuan Realm. This gave Tang Laozi a new sense of hope for the future.
It felt as if he had grown decades younger. Even some bonsai plants that hadn’t been tended to in years were now carefully trimmed every day.
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“Old Master! Old Master!” Just as Tang Laozi was trimming an orchid in his study, Mo Bo rushed in with an urgent expression.
Tang Laozi, well familiar with his old friend’s temperament, knew that Mo Bo would never act so hastily unless something serious had happened.
“Mo, don’t get so worked up. What’s going on? Did Tang Yan cause some trouble again?”
“No, no!” Mo Bo said, clearly excited. His face was flushed with joy. “Young Master hasn’t caused trouble—he’s made a great contribution!”
“A contribution? What kind of contribution?” Tang Laozi put down the bonsai, his interest piqued.
“Do you remember how Young Master reprimanded the guards at the training grounds a while ago and started overseeing their training?” Mo Bo asked, his voice full of mystery.
“Stop keeping me in suspense. What happened to the guards?” Tang Laozi urged.
“All 120 guards broke through their previous limits today and all advanced to the first rank of the Yellow Realm!” Mo Bo shouted with excitement.
“Ah, what’s the big deal? Advancing is normal, right? Just promote the ones who advanced and encourage them,” Tang Laozi waved his hand dismissively. But then, he suddenly froze, his body going stiff.
He quickly grabbed Mo Bo by the arm and shouted, “What did you just say? All 120 guards have reached the first rank of the Yellow Realm? Are you serious?”
“Cough, cough, Old Master, calm down. Let’s take it slow. I only heard it from Yan Jun, and I rushed here to report it without verifying the details,” Mo Bo stammered, feeling as if his old bones were about to fall apart from the sudden shake.
“Let’s go, enough talking. Let’s check the training grounds!” Tang Laozi urged, pulling Mo Bo along with him.
Yan Jun was a trustworthy person, and Tang Laozi didn’t believe he would lie about something like this. But the idea that 120 guards had all reached the Yellow Realm in one night was unbelievable. He had to see it for himself.
When they arrived at the training grounds, they felt a heavy and focused energy even before entering. Both Tang Laozi and Mo Bo, both experienced in the Earth Realm, could clearly sense the auras emanating from inside. Many of the auras felt like Yellow Realm power.
Suppressing their shock, Tang Laozi took a deep breath and pushed open the door.
“Greetings, Old Master!”
“Greetings, Mo Bo!”
As soon as they entered, all the guards immediately stood at attention and saluted.
Tang Laozi smiled and nodded at them, asking loudly, “I heard that all of you have advanced?”
“Replying to the Old Master, all 120 members of the Tang family’s guard have reached the first rank of the Yellow Realm!” Yan Jun, who had come running over, also looked excited. He turned to the guards and shouted, “Line up!”
In an instant, 120 guards stood tall and straight, their auras unified, full of power.
“Follow my command and perform the Tang family’s boxing technique!” Yan Jun shouted, “Ready! Begin!”
“Roar! Ha! Ha!” With Yan Jun’s command, all the guards swiftly performed the Tang family’s boxing techniques. The sound of their energy gathering filled the air, and the wind from their movements caused the space to tremble. The scene was awe-inspiring.
Tang Laozi stood frozen, his eyes wide in shock. One by one, he looked at the guards, realizing that every single one had reached the Yellow Realm. It was a sight he had never dared imagine.
Even Mo Bo, who had heard the reports earlier, was completely stunned. Seeing 120 Yellow Realm warriors in front of him left him speechless.
“Not bad! Not bad!” Tang Laozi praised repeatedly, though his joy was tempered by disbelief. He quickly called over Yan Jun and whispered, “Yan Jun, how did they all advance?”
Tang Laozi had managed to secure a position among the four major families of Cloud City for a reason—he wasn’t a fool. To have 120 guards all advance to the Yellow Realm in one night was highly unusual. There must have been some other opportunity involved.
“Yan Jun, tell me everything,” Mo Bo urged.