My Co-renting Lady Boss
Chapter 943 - 0943: The Voice Sounds Familiar

Chapter 943: Chapter 0943: The Voice Sounds Familiar

"Ah, I forgot all about this matter."

Tang Ming nodded in realization, feeling somewhat depressed. He initially wanted to vent his anger on Ling Shengtian, but now that the guy has gone insane, he couldn’t exactly confront a madman, could he?

"Damn it, a perfectly good person just went mad like that. We haven’t even extracted any useful information from him; what a waste."

Once he sorted out the situation, Tang Ming sighed in frustration and tapped the table, asking, "Earlier someone attacked the Number One room. What was that about? Did you figure out who they were?"

"We still don’t know their identity, but those three are all eight-star martial masters—way too powerful."

Chen Cang quickly opened the computer to play the surveillance video from the time for Tang Ming to watch.

"They are definitely eight-star martial masters."

Tang Ming glanced a few times and nodded repeatedly, "Although I don’t know who exactly these three are, I can guess they belong to two forces: one dispatched by the Ming Group, and the other should have a connection with the Mo Family."

"Related to the Mo Family?"

Xin Badao’s face slightly changed, looking at Tang Ming in doubt, "Previously, we confirmed Mo Hongsheng didn’t know about the Number One room. How could the evil cultivator be connected to the Mo Family then?"

"Haha, just because Mo Hongsheng didn’t know before doesn’t mean he doesn’t know now."

Tang Ming chuckled, stroked his chin, and said, "Before I left Songlan City, Mo Hongsheng called me, wanting to rent the Number One suite for someone. If he was unaware of the evil cultivator’s existence, why would he do that?"

"No way? The Mo Family actually has an eight-star martial master in residence; it’s incredible."

Xin Badao exclaimed in amazement. As the Sect Master of the Poison Sect, he knew well what an eight-star martial master signified. Even a sect like the Poison Sect didn’t have a martial artist of that level; such ranks existed only in hidden sects and hidden families. How could a commercial family in a metropolitan area like the Mo Family be so powerful?

Tang Ming lightly tapped his fingers on the table, thinking quickly.

If in the past he’d learned the Mo Family had an eight-star martial master, he would also be shocked, but now, with the increasing amount of intelligence collected by Chen Cang, he wasn’t as stunned.

It’s now confirmed that the Mo Family and Poison Widow are in cahoots. Both forces serve some powerful entity behind the scenes; even if the Mo Family and Poison Widow don’t have an eight-star martial master themselves, it doesn’t mean they don’t have one backing them.

A force with an eight-star martial master must either be a renowned hidden sect and hidden family or a powerful dark force lurking in the shadows with nefarious intentions. In any case, none are good news.

As the Group Leader of the Martial Arts Inspection Team, Tang Ming was quite concerned with these plots and schemes in the martial arts world, especially as these individuals and forces operate within the Songlan City area, making it even more imperative he remains vigilant.

Seeing Tang Ming lost in thought, Xin Badao and Chen Cang dared not disturb him, standing by quietly waiting for further instructions.

"Let’s not rush into dealing with the evil cultivator’s issue. Everything will become clear after I meet with Mo Hongsheng."

A few minutes later, Tang Ming spoke leisurely, looking at Ling Shengtian, "The immediate priority is handling the Ming Group’s matter."

Those bastards dared to plot against me, and now it’s time to teach them a lesson.

"What’s your plan, Poison Boss?"

Xin Badao stared at Tang Ming, anxiously reminding him, "Now that Ling Shengtian has become like this, I’m afraid the Ming Group won’t spend two hundred million to buy him back."

"Two hundred million?"

Tang Ming sneered dismissively, "This time, even twenty billion isn’t enough. Watch how I extort those bastards."

Xin Badao and Chen Cang exchanged glances, extorting two hundred million was already outrageous, but looking at Tang Ming, he seemed unsatisfied, perhaps even aiming for a higher price?

Tang Ming used Ling Shengtian’s phone to dial the previous contact, boldly asking, "Hey, is this Ling Shengtian’s superior?"

"Who might you be?"

The voice on the other end questioned in confusion.

"How many deputy directors does the Ming Group have?"

Tang Ming frowned slightly, uncertainly noting, "The voice sounds familiar."

"I am the Ming Group’s sole deputy director, Fu Tianyou."

Fu Tianyou loudly introduced himself.

"Wow, such a coincidence?"

Tang Ming glanced down at his phone. He’d come to the Imperial City precisely because he was in conflict with Fu Tianyou and his father. It turns out they already knew each other.

"Are you Tang Xin?"

Fu Tianyou also recognized Tang Ming’s voice; however, with Tang Ming using Ling Shengtian’s phone, he wasn’t entirely sure.

"Haha, I am indeed Tang Xin. Since we already know each other, there’s no need for pleasantries. I’m here to discuss the issue with Ling Shengtian."

Tang Ming chuckled sinisterly; given their previous animosity, things would be easier to negotiate. "I heard the Ming Group dispatched eight-star martial masters to rescue Ling Shengtian, but why haven’t they succeeded?"

"Tang Xin, don’t get cocky."

Fu Tianyou hissed through gritted teeth, "We admit defeat this time, I’ll have someone send you two hundred million to redeem Ling Shengtian."

"Sorry, saving him now isn’t a two hundred million matter, the price has gone up."

Tang Ming scoffed arrogantly, "Who could blame me when my trip to the Imperial City was so unpleasant? If I don’t get some compensation, I’d be letting myself down."

"You bastard, you’ve already taken over our Ming Group’s biochemical research lab; what more do you want?"

Speaking of this incident, Fu Tianyou felt a wave of nausea.

Initially, Fu Renjie had promised to poison Tang Xin in the laboratory, but not only did Tang Xin and Lin Xue remain unscathed, they even commandeered the biochemical laboratory. Now, the Biological Department staff paid the price with over a dozen poisoned workers yet couldn’t remove the toxic gas there, effectively losing the lab.

At this point, Fu Renjie is not only hospitalized with poisoning but lost any reward, and might even face penalties from above. Yet, the scoundrel still intends to extort them. If he weren’t worried about being unable to defeat the counterpart, he’d certainly lead a charge for slaughter personally.

"You’ve had time to regain control of the lab; sadly you seem incapable of re-entering it, how can that be my fault?"

Tang Ming yawned, recalling the scene of the Ming Group personnel poisoned filled him with amusement.

"Is it you who messed with the lab?"

Upon hearing this, Fu Tianyou grew agitated. He initially thought the biochemical gas mutated but now realized it was this guy causing trouble.

"Hehe, why else would I dare leave it unguarded?"

Tang Ming smiled triumphantly, counter-questioning.

"Do you really think you’ll own the lab that way? Do you believe I won’t send someone to blow it up right now?"

Fu Tianyou roared in fury.