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Chapter 1213 - Chapter 1213 Chapter 506 Communication

Chapter 1213: Chapter 506: Communication Chapter 1213: Chapter 506: Communication Tang Luo’s initial idea was to use Yun Xiu’s face-changing technique without anyone noticing to replace the killed fake Yun Xiu with the real one, and then with the help of the Cloud Summit Council and the city lord, drive the Xiang Family out of Chaochang.

After that, with the power of the Tang Clan for support, Tang Luo aimed to strengthen Yun Xiu so she could contend with the Cloud Summit Council and gradually reclaim the rights in Chaochang.

However, the only constant in the world is change, and Tang Luo didn’t blame Tang Yao for taking matters into his own hands, because he saw it as the best outcome he could have achieved for himself and his clan.

Yet, in a certain real sense, because of his intervention, Tang Luo’s meticulously arranged plans came to nothing.

The reason for such a significant conflict was the lack of communication between Tang Luo and his clan.

Tang Yao didn’t know what he was doing, and he didn’t know what Tang Yao was up to either.

The only thing that was certain was that both of them couldn’t sit still.

Therefore, to avoid such foolish conflicts in the future, Tang Luo felt it necessary to have a thorough conversation with Tang Yao.

It was just unexpected that this communication, which should have been swift, dragged on until the end of the first lunar month.

…

Longzhou, 1787, the 28th day of the first lunar month

The turmoil within the Cloud Summit Council finally came to an end; after a hefty compensation was paid, the wealthy merchants redeemed their families and captives and then withdrew from the power struggle in Chaochang.

The end of the reshuffling signified the departure of some old powers and the emergence of new ones.

And most notably, perhaps, was the Tang Clan of Longxi, which had distinguished itself with a splendid performance in the battle at the Cloud Summit Tower.

While it was well known that the Tang Clan was formidable, seeing it up close still sent chills down one’s spine.

And Tang Yao, who directed this elite force, became a pivotal figure, and with such a status came extreme busyness.

The Xiang Family kept their earlier promise and gave Tang Yao the lucrative South City Chamber of Commerce, and Liu Qingzong, who thought his days were numbered, treated him like a life-saving Bodhisattva.

After receiving orders from superiors, he naturally handed over the entire South City Chamber of Commerce to the Tang Clan. So now, Tang Yao was not only Chaochang’s youngest council member but also the head of the South City Chamber of Commerce.

Countless praises and honors were bestowed upon him, making him a real mover and shaker in Chaochang and, due to such great merits, he went from coordinating with Tang Luo’s operations at their headquarters to being the actual person in charge of Chaochang’s expansion project.

Just as everything was progressing in the direction Tang Yao most hoped for, Tang Lian found him with an odd look on her face, holding a letter.

“Council Head, this is a letter from Fang Yuan of Marshal Star Pavilion, saying it’s for you.”

After Tang Yao read the letter carefully, he placed it on the table and asked in a deep voice, “Where is he now?”

“He’s still waiting in the side hall for your recovery.”

“Reply to him that we will meet at the time mentioned in the letter.”

…

The 29th day of the first lunar month

At noon, amidst clouds and mists on the peak of a barren hill in Nangang, Tang Yao finally met with Tang Luo.

The two were not meeting for the first time, but they could hardly be considered close, just like in most small stories.

The ones who rank at the very bottom and second from the bottom in the training grounds usually become friends who share common ground, but those who rank first and second are often competitors.

And as long as they are competitors, no matter how healthy the competition, it’s quite difficult for them to become close friends.

“Minister Luo, it’s been a long time. How have you been recently?”

Tang Yao took the lead in greeting. In his view, as the victor of this stage, he should display his grace. After all, they were all from the same family; one cannot write two ‘Tang’ characters with a single stroke, so maintaining dignity was important.

“I’m not doing well at all.”

However, Tang Luo’s level of awareness was not as high as Tang Yao’s, “The fact that the President conducted the council with such decisive and swift action, leveling the Cloud Summit Tower, is quite the surprise to me!”

“Oh?”

Tang Yao raised an eyebrow, “It seems Minister Luo also has some plans for the Cloud Summit Tower?”

“Let’s leave it. It’s all in the past.”

With a myriad of thoughts and not knowing where to begin, Tang Luo could only helplessly wave his hand and say, “I’m here to ask the President, now that we have secured the council membership and the resources of the South City Commerce Guild, what are the next steps?”

“Before I answer Minister Luo’s question, I too have some doubts in my heart, and would like to ask Minister Luo to clear them up,” Tang Yao said.

Instead of directly answering Tang Luo’s question, Tang Yao countered with a question of his own, “I wish to know what are Minister Luo’s intentions with his prolonged stay in Chaochang?”

“Hm…” Tang Luo looked at Tang Yao curiously, puzzled, “You don’t know?”

“The original order I received was to cooperate with Minister Luo’s actions in Chaochang, and now, as the overall in-charge of expanding Chaochang, I remain ignorant of Minister Luo’s actions.”

As the person responsible for expanding Chaochang, yet being unclear about the actions of various subdivisions under his command inevitably caused Tang Yao some unease, “So, I would ask Minister Luo to tell me, what exactly is Marshal Star Pavilion doing lingering in Chaochang, to see if we can cooperate with each other.”

“What are we doing in Chaochang? Obviously, we’re scheming for the city. I believe the President would not be satisfied with just obtaining the South City Commerce Guild.”

Since Tang Yao was unaware of the true identity of the hook-chen, Tang Luo naturally would not foolishly reveal it and instead lightly brushed over the subject, “So this visit is also to communicate early on, to prevent any conflicts in plans that would waste our efforts.”

“Minister Luo, whatever you plan to do, I can cooperate fully on my end!”

“It’s not difficult, can the President help me draw out Yun Xiu and Xiang Loulan?”

Tang Luo spoke calmly, but Tang Yao clearly sensed the bloody intent within, and exclaimed in alarm, “What is Minister Luo planning to do?”

“Hm… Is my murderous intent that obvious?”

Wasn’t it obvious?

Tang Yao could only respond with a bitter smile, “I beseech Minister Luo to reconsider. The Xiang Family possesses two master experts, and also has intricate connections with the Dutian Heavenly King. Making an enemy out of them rashly would be unwise!”

Scratching his head, Tang Luo was about to explain his plan to Tang Yao when he suddenly felt a warning in his heart. Turning his head, he saw a Cold Moon Spirit Concealment Array rising in Chaochang, covering the entire South City.

“Damn!”

Anxious in his heart, Tang Luo didn’t even bid farewell to Tang Yao. With a single hand forming a seal, he tore open the Spirit World Passage and flew towards the inner city!

…

The sudden emergence of the array threw the citizens of South City into a panic, and Yun Xiu, who was on official business with Du Shi Agency, had yet to feel the approaching danger. But Fang Xiong was the first to appear in the inner chamber, whispering a few words in Mr. Du’s ear.

The stonelike warrior opened his eyes and went directly to Yun Xiu’s side, taking her and leaving immediately.

“Mr. Du, what’s happening?”

“A large array has risen over South City; it’s probably targeting you.”

Stepping out of the agency’s entrance, Yun Xiu looked up and saw the very Cold Moon Spirit Concealment Array that should be over the Xiang Residence, while the streets were filled with panicked citizens fleeing in chaos.

And at the end of the road, several Martial Ancestors of the Xiang Family, leading a team of elites, were making their way towards the Du Shi Agency.