My Co-renting Lady Boss
Chapter 856 - 0856: The Star-falling Iron is Lost

Chapter 856: Chapter 0856: The Star-falling Iron is Lost

"Ssss!"

Sima Yu and Lin Canghai gasped simultaneously.

Sima Yu’s face turned ashen. He couldn’t believe that his seemingly invincible master was defeated by a young man in an instant.

Wait, to be exact, he wasn’t even face-to-face before being taken down.

Lin Canghai was also shocked. He never expected Tang Ming to be this powerful. That was a Six-star peak martial master; what kind of strength does Tang Ming possess now?

"Minister Yang, right?"

Tang Ming grabbed Yang Bupo’s face, pressing his head onto the ground, and asked with a sly smile, "Now, who’s really arrogant here?"

Through the gaps of his fingers, Yang Bupo looked at Tang Ming with terror. He, a dignified Six-star peak martial master, was defeated so easily. The sheer force Tang Ming could exert could crush his skull; it was extremely frightening.

"I... I was wrong."

Yang Bupo stammered, recognizing his mistake after assessing the situation.

"Good. At least you know to admit fault, so you aren’t thoroughly lawless."

Tang Ming nodded in satisfaction, releasing Yang Bupo’s face and slowly standing up.

"Huff! Huff! Huff!"

Yang Bupo lay on the ground, gasping for air, his clothes soaked in cold sweat.

If Tang Ming had had any intention to kill him earlier, he would now be a headless corpse. He was genuinely scared to the point of almost losing control.

Seeing his master intimidated and lying on the ground, Sima Yu trembled as he retreated towards the office building, fearful of being noticed by Tang Ming. Suddenly, he heard a mocking voice behind him: "Brother Sima, where are you off to?"

He quickly turned around, seeing Lin Canghai, bruised and battered, unexpectedly appearing at a reachable distance. Sima Yu forced a smile: "Oh, it’s Chief Lin."

"Hehe, so now you recognize me as Chief Lin. Earlier, you followed Minister Yang and attacked me. Don’t you think it’s time for some compensation?"

Lin Canghai grinned, a sharp gleam in his eyes as he looked at Sima Yu.

"W-what kind of compensation do you want?" Sima Yu’s face turned pale. He was just a One-star martial master, while Lin Canghai was a Three-star martial master—completely different levels.

"Blood for blood!"

With that, Lin Canghai raised his fist and struck Sima Yu’s front teeth, then kicked him to the ground, delivering a series of punches and kicks.

Sima Yu’s screams soon drowned out the cries of the other Ming Group members, echoing throughout the area.

Yang Bupo moved his lips, glancing at Tang Ming standing in front of him, yet dared not intervene. He knew if Tang Ming was angered, he would be the next to suffer.

In no time, Sima Yu was beaten into a pulp, his teeth shattered by Lin Canghai’s blows, looking far more miserable than Lin Canghai.

"That felt great! Daring to bully me, Lin Canghai—you must be blind!"

Lin Canghai kicked Sima Yu firmly, then joyously walked towards Tang Ming.

"Minister Yang, now we should discuss compensation matters."

Tang Ming smiled at Yang Bupo, "Are you planning to talk from the ground forever?"

"Whatever you want, I’ll listen to you."

Yang Bupo scrambled to his feet, no longer arrogant.

"First, bring back the stolen Star-falling Iron." Tang Ming said coldly.

"Okay, okay. The Star-falling Iron is in my office. Let’s go get it."

Yang Bupo nodded repeatedly, then bent to invite Tang Ming to retrieve the item.

Tang Ming followed Yang Bupo into the office building, heading towards the Minister’s office on the third floor.

"The Star-falling Iron is right on my desk, it’s about to be returned to its owner."

Arriving at the office door, Yang Bupo opened it with a forced smile. Upon entering, he was stunned.

"Where is it?"

Tang Ming looked at the empty desk, coldly asking, "Are you playing Emperor’s new clothes with me?"

"How could this be? Where is it?"

Yang Bupo’s face changed drastically, he rushed to the desk, searching frantically. Just before leaving, the box was on the desk—how did it disappear?

"Mr. Tang, please believe me, I am not playing tricks. The Star-falling Iron was indeed here before, but now it’s gone, I’m perplexed."

Yang Bupo was almost in tears, wondering where it could have gone.

"The item was in your possession, and now it’s missing. Are you asking me?"

Tang Ming coldly stared at Yang Bupo, "I spared you, yet you dare to toy with me. Do you think I wouldn’t do anything to you?"

"No, no, I absolutely had no intention to deceive you."

Yang Bupo shook his head repeatedly, knowing that while Tang Ming’s strikes were fearsome, he hadn’t wounded him. Compared to his men lying on the ground, Tang Ming had shown mercy. But now the item was missing—if Tang Ming lost his temper, it would be disastrous.

"Then where did the item go?"

Tang Ming interrogated coldly.

"I... I don’t know either."

Yang Bupo replied tearfully, wishing he had installed a surveillance camera in the office.

"Minister Yang, did the Star-falling Iron grow legs and run away?"

Lin Canghai taunted Yang Bupo.

"T-that’s also a possibility."

Yang Bupo responded tearfully. What else could he say?

"That’s nonsense! The Star-falling Iron wouldn’t just disappear. If you don’t give me an explanation today, don’t blame me for being harsh."

Tang Ming shouted angrily, his aura erupting.

"Mr. Tang, please calm down. I will surely give you an explanation."

Upon seeing Tang Ming furious, Yang Bupo quickly exclaimed.

"Hmph, the Star-falling Iron is worth five billion. How will you explain?"

Tang Ming snorted.

"I’ll pay."

Upon hearing this, Yang Bupo immediately replied, "Since the Star-falling Iron has a price, I’ll compensate you fully."

He had heard about the Star-falling Iron’s auction value. Seeing Tang Ming demand five billion, he realized Tang Ming aimed to extort him. But now the item was gone—he could only bear the loss to avoid worse consequences.

"That’s more like it."

Tang Ming’s aura receded. Annoyed, he said, "Transfer five billion to my account right now. You not only lost the Star-falling Iron but also injured my friend. Flattening this division would be justifiable."

"Yes, yes."

Yang Bupo nodded repeatedly, quickly dialing to access the transfer interface.

Then Tang Ming provided Yang Bupo with his account number, having him transfer the five billion in front of him.

After the money was transferred, Yang Bupo breathed a sigh of relief. Though he lost five billion, he wouldn’t be beaten. Surviving this ordeal, he still had a chance to deal with Tang Ming and recover the money eventually.