Chapter 1522 - 582: The People Sent by Her Parents to Protect Her
Inside the tavern’s private room.
Ye Lingyue and Guangzi sat side by side, while Tang Tiansong sat opposite them.
Initially, none of the three spoke.
"Captain Tang (Captain Ye)."
As the three were at a stalemate, Ye Lingyue and Tang Tiansong simultaneously spoke up.
Both were taken aback, and Tang Tiansong then laughed.
"Captain Ye, I’m a straightforward person, and I’m not good at beating around the bush. I’m here for two things today. The first is about demon beast meat, and the second concerns the slaughtering of the Zhan Yue Team."
Each of these matters, when spoken, shocked Ye Lingyue greatly.
She carefully studied this Captain Tang.
The person in front of her was certainly not a simpleton.
From his tone, it seemed he knew everything.
He even likely knew about Yi Qianyu’s death.
Was he planning to use these two matters to threaten her?
Ye Lingyue’s expression changed rapidly, but she kept a faint smile on her face.
Tang Tiansong was also secretly observing Ye Lingyue.
He indeed knew about Yi Qianyu’s death, having placed a spy in Liu Guang Pavilion, and as soon as Liu Guang Team discovered Yi Qianyu dead, Tang Tiansong was informed.
Finding Guangzi, he determined that the seller of demon beast meat must be in Huangquan Team.
He was not yet certain who it was—whether it was this nondescript captain before him or someone else from the team.
This uncertainty Tang Tiansong felt was subtle, yet it was precisely captured by Ye Lingyue.
She chuckled.
"Captain Tang, regarding the two matters you mentioned, for the first, you need to go to Liu Guang Pavilion for beast meat. As for the second, I also felt deeply sorry upon hearing the news."
Ye Lingyue’s tone clearly denied it.
She guessed that Tang Tiansong had no concrete evidence.
Indeed, she hadn’t killed Yi Qianyu, and among those who knew about selling beast meat, besides Guangzi and the deceased members of Zhan Yue, who could prove she was the seller?
Tang Tiansong’s expression didn’t change; he knew before coming that the other party wouldn’t easily admit it.
His gaze shifted to Guangzi beside him.
"Captain Ye, perhaps you truly aren’t aware, but Miss Guangzi here definitely knows quite a bit. This afternoon, I and several brothers witnessed her anxiously rushing from outside the city into town. Those people with her at that time were capable of massacring the Zhan Yue Team."
Bam!
Guangzi smashed the teacup in her hand at Tang Tiansong.
Tang Tiansong remained unfazed, and the cup shattered from his Protective Essence Energy as soon as it flew towards him.
It was the first time Ye Lingyue saw Guangzi so furious, her eyes wide open in anger, wanting to shred Tang Tiansong’s mouth.
"Miss Guangzi, don’t act impulsively. Even if you kill me, there are dozens in Tang City Team who know about this. Many have already gone out for missions. How many teacups will you need to break them all?"
Tang Tiansong was shameless, shrugging his hands.
He knew the forces behind his opponent were stronger, so he didn’t confront them head-on, opting for the worst-case plan.
Tang City Team had a large number of members, and even with Shadow Guards, Guangzi may not be able to catch them all.
"Guangzi."
Seeing Guangzi’s outburst, Ye Lingyue understood clearly.
She long suspected that Guangzi was not a simple performer.
Yet she didn’t expect the blood-averse Guangzi to kill so many over her safety.
"Ling Yue, don’t misunderstand. Those people were sent by my parents to protect me. Worried about your situation then, I lost my composure, and I do regret it now (regretting not tearing this Shameless Tang to pieces), but you must believe me."
Guangzi pitifully clung to Ye Lingyue’s arm, pleading adorably.
If Tang Tiansong hadn’t seen Guangzi’s contrasting behavior before, he’d likely be swayed.
"Guangzi, calmed down now. I will handle this matter."
Ye Lingyue rubbed her brow in exasperation.
For a split second, she too considered murder.
But Tang Tiansong was well-prepared, like an unyielding, stinking stone in a latrine pit, only cunning methods could work, not brute force.
Guangzi obediently sat aside, very compliant.
He was really afraid Ye Lingyue would ask him about his parents or the origins of the Shadow Guards.
Luckily Sister didn’t press further.
"Captain Tang, I heard Tang City and Liu Guang, Zhan Yue have strained relations. If I were you, I wouldn’t meddle. In return for not meddling, I can offer some premium demon beast meat for free, which I think you must need."
Ye Lingyue had covertly tested.
Tang City Team’s members were strong and seemed to have good cultivation.
Yet in each of their Yintang, there was a trace of black energy, including Tang Tiansong.
They hadn’t taken Liu Guang Pavilion’s Soul-breaking Elixir, relying on Primordial Power to suppress Evil Qi.
Long-term effects would harm their cultivation.
Tang Tiansong relaxed slightly at her words but was surprised by Ye Lingyue’s insight.
Did she mean she was the seller of beast meat?
Tang Tiansong affirmed she was the seller and that she could see the Evil Qi within him.
Considering briefly, he didn’t immediately agree, as involving Zhan Yue’s lives required more than just beast meat.
"Captain Ye, we want the beast meat. However, I also request that the merits gained from hunting the Azure Dragon Crocodile be given to me."
Hearing this, Guangzi wanted to smash the cup again.
"Tang, you’re asking for too much. That’s four or five thousand merit points, and you want them just like that! Why don’t you rob them?"
Tang Tiansong smiled silently.
He believed Guangzi meant more to Ye Lingyue than those merits.
Besides, he wasn’t completely ruthless; he didn’t demand all merits from selling beast meat.
"Alright, those merit points can be yours." Ye Lingyue considered and agreed smoothly.
"Such courage, Captain Ye indeed is an exceptional woman."
Tang Tiansong laughed again, realizing he’d made the right wager.
"However, Captain Tang, since I agreed to two conditions, I have two of my own. One is for Zhan Yue’s matter to remain confidential. Secondly, I have a question for Captain Tang."
Ye Lingyue continued.