CHAPTER 750: CHAPTER 755: THE UNREVEALED XU MING (2)

Trying to escape?

Xu Ming snorted lightly, his toes lightly tapping as if he were stepping on a gust of wind, and in an instant, he rushed to the doorway, blocking Tang Yan’s path and intercepting him at the door.

Confronted with Xu Ming, who suddenly appeared before him, Tang Yan didn’t utter a word and immediately slapped out a palm strike aimed straight at Xu Ming’s chest.

The fierce palm wind came hurtling through, and Xu Ming had no intention of retreating. Instead, he threw out a punch, which met Tang Yan’s palm with a solid hit.

Fist meeting palm, the two were momentarily separated, and neither gained the upper hand.

Seeing his path blocked, Tang Yan did not give up but continued to launch attacks, attempting to push Xu Ming back. However, just then, a sharp arrow broke through the air and dissolved Tang Yan’s offensive once again.

Time after time, with the coordination of Xu Ming and others, not only did Tang Yan fail to get closer to the doorway, but he was also forced back several steps.

"Attack together!" Qiu Yong gave a light shout, readying Yuan Yun and Xia Yue to launch an attack from behind and join Xu Ming in a pincer movement to take down Tang Yan.

However, just as they were about to make their move, a loud shout suddenly came from the doorway: "Stop!"

At the sound, Tang Yan’s tense old face instantly relaxed, and he withdrew his hands, secretly sighing in relief.

At last!

Tang Yan secretly rejoiced. The reason he had refused Xu Ming’s demand and fought back was to draw attention. As long as someone from the Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion intervened, he could retreat unscathed and save face.

Following the shout, Qiu Yong and the others quickly turned their attention toward the doorway. Suddenly, they saw Su Mei arriving quickly, escorted by several Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion Disciples.

Seeing the disordered scene inside the room, Su Mei’s brows slightly furrowed. Glancing at Tang Yan and the others on the scene, she asked indifferently, "What happened?"

Qiu Yong gave a fist salute and said, "Master Su, you should ask him about this matter." Qiu Yong pointed at Tang Yan and continued, "Without provocation, he burst into our room, didn’t say a word, and started ranting about killing Ling Chen to avenge his disciple. If it hadn’t been for our presence, he might have succeeded. Master Su, to speak unpleasantly, we are also considered guests of the Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion. Is this your way of hospitality?"

Hearing this, Su Mei turned to Tang Yan and asked, "Elder Tang, I hope you can give me and everyone present an explanation."

Seeing that Master Su had spoken, Tang Yan, despite his unwillingness, had to respond: "Master, this is a misunderstanding. I heard that Tong Nan had a conflict with Ling Chen a while ago, and besides that, he hasn’t made enemies with anyone else, so I thought..."

"You thought it was Ling Chen who killed your disciple?" Su Mei said discontentedly, "Elder Tang, you are too hasty. Perhaps Ling Chen had a verbal conflict with Tong Nan, but I am very clear about Ling Chen’s character; he would never do such a thing. Also, Elder Tang, I would like to remind you that your disciple was not as good as you think, his popularity in the Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion was not great. It wouldn’t have come to this if you, as a Master, hadn’t spoiled and indulged him, backing him up from behind. You should reflect on yourself instead of venting your anger on others."

After a pause, Su Mei waved her hand and said, "Alright, let’s end the matter here today. I hope there won’t be a next time."

"Yes, Master," Tang Yan replied, about to step outside.

But before Tang Yan could reach the doorway, Xu Ming once again stepped forward to block his path.

Tang Yan’s expression darkened as he coldly demanded, "What else do you want?"

Xu Ming said dismissively, "What do you think I want? Did you really think my words earlier were just for show? It’s simple, two choices lay before you: apologize and admit your wrong, or... we cripple your arms. Choose for yourself. But don’t even think about stepping out the door without our permission."

"How dare you!" Tang Yan bellowed in anger, "Don’t forget, this is the Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion, and the Pavilion Master is right here. It’s not your turn to call the shots. All of you, get lost; otherwise, don’t blame me for being rude."

"Is that so?" Xu Ming remained unfazed by Tang Yan’s fury, and retorted, "If you think you’re capable, then try to break past me. Just don’t say I didn’t warn you, if you make a move, it won’t be as simple as just crippling your arms."

Seeing the two stand their ground, Master Su became anxious and hurriedly spoke up, "Elder Tang, gentlemen, today’s matter was indeed an impulse on Elder Tang’s part. Please give me face and let it go. If there are any offenses, I, on behalf of Elder Tang, apologize to everyone here."

Xu Ming glanced at Master Su and replied, "Master Su, it’s not that I don’t respect you, but this man is too arrogant. If he doesn’t learn his lesson, he’ll think that no one can control him. So, if there’s any offense today, I apologize in advance to Master Su and hope you don’t take it the wrong way."

"Correct!" Qiu Yong, with his head held high, said sternly, "We, the eight eccentrics, always stick together. No one can bully us. Besides, this matter doesn’t concern Master Su, you don’t need to meddle. I’d really like to see how powerful the Earthly List experts of Yangxin Pavilion are." With those words, Qiu Yong stepped forward, pressuring Tang Yan even more closely.

Meanwhile, Yuan Yun and Xia Yue followed suit and sealed off all of Tang Yan’s escape routes, leaving him trapped.

Witnessing this, Tang Yan’s face turned extremely gloomy, his murky old eyes flickering with cold light, staring intently at Xu Ming.

Seeing the impending clash and readying for a fight, Master Su quickly turned to Ling Chen with a pleading look, hoping for his help.

Tang Yan had come for Ling Chen, and from beginning to end, Ling Chen had not spoken a word. If he would let Tang Yan go, Qiu Yong and the others might not persist in fighting.

Feeling Master Su’s gaze, Ling Chen glanced at her, hesitated briefly, then withdrew his gaze as if he didn’t understand what Master Su meant.

It wasn’t that Ling Chen didn’t understand Master Su’s intention; he just didn’t want to act on it. He knew clearly that Qiu Yong and Xu Ming were standing up for him. If he intervened now and stopped Qiu Yong and others, it would be a disservice to his brothers.

Moreover, Tang Yan’s attitude had greatly displeased him. Such a self-righteous old man definitely needed to be taught a harsh lesson.

Seeing that Ling Chen did not speak, Master Su had no choice but to instruct her subordinates to quickly fetch reinforcements.

"Big brother!"

At that moment, Ling Chen’s voice rang out.

Qiu Yong asked, "Ling Cheng, what is it?"

Ling Chen looked at Tang Yan with a smirk and said, "This old man hasn’t said a word for so long; it seems he doesn’t intend to apologize. In that case, there’s no need for us to waste time with him."