Chapter 108
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Chapter 108: The Information Arrives
The bustling tavern gradually quieted as many turned their attention to Zhang Yang, eager to hear his words.
Just as he was about to speak, Long Luanshen interrupted him, angrily exclaiming, “Who do you think you are? If you want to talk, then talk, but it’s laughable! Do you really think you belong here? Sitting in the middle only makes you an easier target for mockery. You have no right to speak—just be quiet!”
This instantly drew a chorus of agreement.
“Right, shut your mouth!”
“You have no right to speak.”
“Disgusting little brat, shut your mouth; your words are sickening.”
“Young Master Long is right; he should just sit quietly and let us ridicule him.”
The loud flattery made Long Luanshen smirk in satisfaction.
Like the others, he looked down on Zhang Yang.
Zhang Yang remained calm, laughing lightly. “Since someone is willing to climb higher, let them climb.”
He didn’t care. The mockery and insults would soon come full circle, and they would learn the meaning of a true slap in the face—one they would not forget.
His attitude made Yi Ren Zui’s beautiful eyes gleam even brighter. She began to genuinely pay attention to Zhang Yang.
His name, Zhang Yang, meant one who remained humble, yet his actions were anything but. He truly lived up to his name.
“Climbing higher? Haha, you think you’ll make us fall?” Qiu Yuwan sneered. “You can’t possibly believe you have the power to bring us down, can you? Hahaha, how naive! We stand on clouds while you are just a toad in a well. Know your place!”
Zhang Yang replied casually, “Qiu Yuwan, as someone from an intelligence organization, I suggest you focus more on your own affairs. Otherwise, you might become the subject of ridicule.”
Qiu Yuwan scoffed. “A toad like you dares to lecture me?”
Zhang Yang took a sip of his drink. “Has Embrace Moon Tower been rebuilt?”
Qiu Yuwan’s expression darkened instantly.
This was her greatest failure since arriving in Mo City and taking control of Embrace Moon Tower.
The tower had been burned down, and the culprit had yet to be found.
“Your capabilities are indeed questionable,” Zhang Yang remarked.
Bang!
Qiu Yuwan slammed the table, her eyes blazing with fury. “Toad! Country bumpkin! Bug! Ant! Clown! You’ve got some nerve!”
Zhang Yang simply shrugged. “No manners.”
Qiu Yuwan’s charming face turned ashen.
“Miss Qiu, why waste your breath on him? He’s nothing,” Liu Feijue said.
Zhang Yang looked at him, clicked his tongue, then turned away, making a series of clicking sounds.
Liu Feijue, irritated by the gesture, snapped, “What are you looking at?”
“I see a dark cloud over your brow; it suggests bad luck,” Zhang Yang replied.
“Country bumpkin, don’t think that just because we’re betting, I won’t deal with you,” Liu Feijue said coldly. “Do you really believe I can’t beat you into a dog?”
Zhang Yang smirked. “I think you’re about to turn into a stray dog. Don’t believe me? Just listen.”
Sudden footsteps echoed through the air.
Even from the sound alone, one could sense the urgency and impatience.
This immediately drew the attention of many, who instinctively turned toward the source.
At the same time, someone from Moonview Tower rushed to Yi Ren Zui’s side and whispered a few words. Instantly, Yi Ren Zui’s expression shifted to one of shock. She took a sip of her drink to suppress her inner turmoil, but even as she processed the news, she found it hard to believe.
“Hong Xiu?”
Unlike the others, Qiu Yuwan was intimately familiar with the footsteps of her trusted aides. This familiarity only deepened her unease.
Hong Xiu?!
Liu Feijue’s brow twitched slightly. He knew that Qiu Yuwan had three personal maids, one of whom was Hong Xiu, tasked with delivering critical information to her.
But in this setting, at this moment, what could possibly drive Hong Xiu to arrive in such a state of agitation?
Could it be…?
No!
Absolutely not!
Liu Feijue shook his head vigorously, trying to dispel the thought that had sprung to mind. Yet, it clung stubbornly, and his gaze inadvertently fell upon Zhang Yang’s smug, grinning face—only heightening his sense of foreboding.
Anywhere else, the members of Embrace Moon Tower would have avoided the stairs altogether. But here, in Moonview Tower—the stronghold of their greatest rival and sworn enemy—they treaded carefully, unwilling to stir unnecessary trouble. This was an unspoken rule among them. Even for those skilled in martial arts, ascending nine flights of stairs took time.
The atmosphere on the ninth floor grew heavy and silent, the earlier liveliness completely extinguished. Many found the sudden tension unbearable.
Eyes darted nervously toward the staircase.
“Slurp.”
A small sound broke the deafening silence.
It was Zhang Yang, drinking.
Disgusted glares were cast his way.
Zhang Yang, unfazed, poured himself another drink and sipped leisurely.
“Slurp, slurp, slurp.”
He continued drinking, his actions infuriating some to the point of wanting to curse.
Long Luanshen sneered. “What an uncultured bumpkin, utterly unfit for such a setting!”
Zhang Yang turned his head toward Long Luanshen and said, “I heard you once told someone that if I wiped out the Mo family, you’d acknowledge me as your big brother?”
Long Luanshen’s expression faltered; he had forgotten about that remark.
Zhang Yang chuckled. “Let’s see if I’ll have to take on a little brother later.”
Long Luanshen’s face darkened further.
If not for Qiu Yuwan’s recognition of Hong Xiu’s footsteps, many would have already begun hurling insults. But now, no one dared to speak—not even the sharp-tongued Qiu Yuwan or the prideful Liu Feijue. They remained silent, though their occasional murderous glances toward Zhang Yang spoke volumes.
After finishing his drink, Zhang Yang turned his attention to the food. He took a few bites and praised, “Exquisite! The culinary skills at Moonview Tower are truly remarkable, far surpassing those of Embrace Moon Tower.”
Qiu Yuwan’s grip tightened around her wine glass.
“The meal I had at Embrace Moon Tower last night was dreadful; I nearly vomited when I returned,” Zhang Yang added casually.
Qiu Yuwan’s murderous intent flared.
Zhang Yang continued, “If Embrace Moon Tower wants to outshine others, perhaps you should serve a whole dragon. Hmm, no—dragons are too formidable for you to handle. A little loach masquerading as a dragon might suffice.”
Long Luanshen seethed; Zhang Yang’s jab was clearly aimed at him.
Just as Zhang Yang prepared to target Liu Feijue, Hong Xiu appeared on the ninth floor.
Though she was usually a picture of grace, Hong Xiu now looked pale, her forehead glistening with sweat as she hurried to Qiu Yuwan’s side. In a hushed tone, she whispered, “Miss, something terrible has happened.”
Qiu Yuwan replied tersely, “Speak.”
Hong Xiu leaned in close, her voice barely audible as she relayed the message directly into Qiu Yuwan’s ear.
She was careful to ensure no one else could overhear.
Yet, Zhang Yang’s ears twitched slightly. He didn’t need to strain, nor did he employ any secret techniques; his heightened senses, amplified by the Nine Extremes True Essence, allowed him to catch every word.
When Qiu Yuwan heard the news, her face drained of color. “Is this true?!” she exclaimed in a low voice.
Hong Xiu nodded emphatically.
Qiu Yuwan’s gaze grew distant, and when she caught Zhang Yang’s piercing stare, she quickly averted her eyes, only to meet Liu Feijue’s questioning look. Her unease deepened.
Liu Feijue’s sense of *foreboding grew stronger.
[*"Foreboding" means a strong feeling that something bad or evil is going to happen. It creates a sense of fear, warning, or unease.]
Meanwhile, Zhang Yang leaned back in his chair, twirling his wine glass lazily. “Miss Qiu,” he said with a smirk, “why not share the news with the rest of us? It’s a lively gathering today. Come on, tell us what you’ve learned.”
