My Co-renting Lady Boss
Chapter 924 - 0924 You’ve Got the Wrong Person

Chapter 924: Chapter 0924 You’ve Got the Wrong Person

The two Eight-star Martial Masters sent to rescue Ling Shengtian in Songlan City were ambushed by a peak Eight-star Martial Master, and barely escaped with their lives; dozens of martial masters sent to reclaim a branch were completely annihilated. These two pieces of news hit Fu Tianyou like a bolt from the blue, leaving him shell-shocked.

He wanted to reclaim the branch while Tang Xin was away from Songlan City, but now not only was the branch not recovered, but Lengzhan and dozens of martial masters are missing! He had also intended to rescue Ling Shengtian and cripple Tang Xin’s wings in the process, but the two Eight-star Martial Masters nearly died instead.

Is Tang Xin really that terrifying? To possess such strength, is he still part of the Dark Group?

Fu Tianyou was overwhelmed with mixed feelings for a moment. With an Eight-star peak master under Tang Xin’s command, it meant that he could no longer use force against Tang Xin. The Ming Group would never dispatch a Nine-star Martial Master just to deal with Tang Xin.

Nine-star Martial Masters are the pinnacle of cultivation within the Urban System, akin to grandmasters, and exceedingly rare.

The Ming Group has one Nine-star Martial Master, the Group Leader Azure Dragon, but Azure Dragon is obsessed with martial arts, focusing solely on discovering how to surpass martial masters. He would only act if the Ming Group’s survival were at stake.

Likewise, the Dark Group also has a Nine-star Martial Master stationed, who also would not act easily. This is both a rule and a bottom line.

"It seems I’ll have to spend money." After a moment of silence, Fu Tianyou painfully closed his eyes. At this point, he could only negotiate with Tang Xin or send more Eight-star Martial Masters to deal with Tang Ming’s subordinates.

But if the situation escalates, even the Dark Group wouldn’t stand idly by.

As the Deputy Group Leader of the Ming Group, Fu Tianyou has always looked down on those in the Dark Group who only know how to cultivate. In the minds of the Ming Group’s higher-ups, money can recruit many experts, thus the Ming Group never lacks martial masters. This is why Lengzhan was able to bring more than twenty martial masters to the mission.

Originally, it was thought that a lineup of more than twenty martial masters could easily retake the West Sea Province branch and intimidate the Dark Group and Tang Xin. But unexpectedly, such a group of experts ended up being wiped out.

Originally, it was assumed that the two Eight-star Martial Masters heading to Songlan City to rescue people would be a quick success, but they almost didn’t make it back.

These various missteps made him realize that he couldn’t confront Tang Xin head-on any longer. That guy could no longer be considered a regular member of the Dark Group, having independently secured Eight-star Martial Masters to guard the West Sea branch and pledge allegiance, surpassing the capabilities of many major sects and needing to be taken seriously.

"Damn it, when did the Dark Group nurture someone like Tang Xin who’s against all odds, actually having Eight-star Martial Masters under his command. This is insane." Thinking of his mistakes leading to the Ming Group losing over twenty elite martial masters, Fu Tianyou couldn’t help but angrily slam the table, feeling utterly humiliated.

But anger aside, once he calmed down, he could only sigh in helplessness.

Given the situation, the only thing left to do is to find a way to correct his mistakes and minimize the losses.

At the Capital City banquet.

When Lin Xue appeared in front of him in an evening dress, Tang Ming was stunned. He never expected to run into someone he knew here in the Imperial City, and no less someone with this inquisitive, aggressive character, which could spell trouble for his identity.

"How do you happen to be here?" Lin Xue walked up to Tang Ming, puzzled, and asked.

After a moment of realization, Tang Ming calmly looked at Lin Xue, "Does this young lady know me?"

"Huh? Tang Ming, what are you playing at? Do you not recognize me?" Seeing Tang Ming acting as if he didn’t know her, Lin Xue was suddenly a bit angry.

"Miss, you have the wrong person. I’m not Tang Ming. I’m Tang Ming’s twin brother. My name is Tang Xin." Tang Ming had no choice but to continue concealing his identity with a stiff explanation.

Today, he was attending the banquet as Tang Xin. If Lin Xue exposed his identity, with her sense of justice and curiosity, it would definitely cause quite a stir.

"Tang Ming’s brother?" Lin Xue was slightly stunned, as she looked Tang Ming up and down suspiciously and said, "Are you kidding? I’ve never heard of Tang Ming having a brother. What’s your angle acting as someone else? Are you up to no good again?"

"Miss, that’s not a very nice thing to say. Do I look like a bad person?" Tang Ming adjusted his clothing, looking earnestly at Lin Xue, "It’s clear I’m someone with status. How could I be doing anything bad?"

"Heh! If that’s the case, then show me your ID." Lin Xue chuckled coldly. She had conducted a thorough investigation on Tang Ming before. Records showed Tang Ming’s ancestral home was unknown, his birthplace unclear, and his background mysterious, but his ID was listed with Songlan City’s registration, something Liu Gaoze had helped handle when Tang Ming enrolled.

Tang Ming frowned slightly, reluctantly admiring the policewoman’s professionalism. Many people had suspected his identity before, but none had asked to see his ID. That truly was his weakness.

Back then, Lin Canghai had only registered his Dark Group identity as Tang Xin’s name, while his real-world ID remained under the name Tang Ming from his school days.

"I don’t have my ID with me. Will my work permit do?" Tang Ming handed over his Dark Group work permit to Lin Xue.

"Is it really Tang Xin?" Looking at the name on the work permit, Lin Xue furrowed her brow in confusion. What was going on here? How did Tang Ming suddenly pop up with a brother?

"Authentically so." Tang Ming retrieved his work permit and coolly nodded.

Lin Xue gazed at Tang Ming for a few seconds before smiling and nodding, "Alright! I’m Tang Ming’s friend. My name’s Lin Xue. May I sit down?"

"Of course, since you’re a friend of my brother, you’re my friend too. Nice to meet you." Tang Ming politely replied, though internally, he was a hundred times unwilling. Every minute spent with this woman was torture.

"I never thought Tang Ming had a brother. He’s such a troublemaker, and you seem much more promising than your brother, being able to attend such a prestigious Capital City banquet. That’s rare!" Sitting down, Lin Xue remarked insightfully.

"Hehe, my brother is just more low-key." Tang Ming awkwardly nodded. It was awful to hear bad things about himself right to his face.

"By the way, how’s your brother doing now? What’s he busy with?" Lin Xue squinted her eyes and asked curiously.

"I don’t know what he’s up to either. But I just came from Songlan, and I did meet him. He’s doing well." Tang Ming responded cautiously, knowing Lin Xue wasn’t one to be easily fooled. Every word could be a trap.

"Hanging around with a bunch of young beauties every day, he’s naturally living well." Lin Xue nodded, poured herself a glass of wine, and raised it, "It’s nice to meet Tang Ming’s brother today. I hope you can persuade your brother not to cause trouble all the time."