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Chapter 920 - 930 Get out! (One more update)

Chapter 920: Chapter 930 Get out! (One more update)

If Xuanjing City is a large circle,

then Xuanguan Sea is a smaller circle!

Xuanguan Sea is the true foundation of Xuanjing City.

Those within Xuanguan Sea are the true talents of the entire Xuan Country.

Figures from the Martial and Scholarly Realms walk among them freely.

Moreover, all of Xuan Country’s upper echelons reside within Xuanguan Sea.

The families of those who once established the new Xuan Country also dwell here.

When an outsider steps into Xuanguan Sea, they tread carefully, for even an elderly woman dancing in the square might be a red-banner hero from that pivotal battle.

Xuanguan Sea—Xuanjing City’s core of red power, where all of Xuan Country’s elite and their resources converge.

When diplomats from other nations visit Xuan Country, this is where they are hosted and accommodated.

A Hongqi sedan slowly entered Xuanguan Sea.

It was none other than Peng Yuan, the old general’s official car.

Tang Zhong and Vermilion Bird sat in the back seat together.

Beneath the pristine new military uniform, Tang Zhong’s eyes were lazily cheerful.

Vermilion Bird occasionally glanced at Tang Zhong. She had to admit, Tang Zhong was truly handsome—so much so that at this moment, he had struck a chord deep within her.

"The conferral ceremony will take place in the Martial Hall. Follow me in shortly and just wait to be conferred. However, there’s one thing I need to emphasize—no matter what others say, do not react..." Peng Yuan, the old general, explained.

These words sounded odd to Tang Zhong, who didn’t understand the implied message. Still, he nodded.

They drew closer and closer to the Martial Hall.

At this moment, Vermilion Bird seemed to recall something and quickly asked Peng Yuan, "Right, General, will anyone from that family be attending the ceremony this time?"

"...They will be present!" Peng Yuan nodded.

"Then I’m getting off here!" Vermilion Bird’s expression turned sour instantaneously.

"Not even to see your father? He’ll be there this time too!" Peng Yuan sighed upon hearing her words.

"No!" Vermilion Bird replied icily.

The Hongqi sedan came to a halt, and Vermilion Bird stepped out, turning immediately to retrace her steps the way they came.

The decisiveness with which Vermilion Bird left left Tang Zhong momentarily stunned. He had not expected her to act in this manner, but as he watched her walk off, he couldn’t stop himself from asking Peng Yuan, "General, what’s wrong with Vermilion Bird?"

"Don’t worry about her. Just family drama, that’s all," Peng Yuan responded.

"Oh!" Tang Zhong was a bit startled.

"You just need to know that her surname is Yan. Her affairs are far too complex to explain in bits and pieces, so best not bring them up again. However, there’s one thing I can tell you—Vermilion Bird’s real name is Yan Xin," Peng Yuan said.

Yan? That surname!

The name instantly triggered a memory in Tang Zhong’s mind: Yan Chihuo!

The man reigning over Xuanguan Sea, reputedly the first martial master of Xuan Country. His family was also a Yan clan. Could it be... that Vermilion Bird was connected to him?

While Tang Zhong was deep in thought, a sharp, piercing female voice suddenly rang out—it was Vermilion Bird’s voice.

"You’ve got the wrong person!"

Tang Zhong immediately stretched his head out of the car window and turned to look behind them. Vermilion Bird had barely stepped out of the car when another vehicle blocked her path.

Something was happening?

Tang Zhong quickly exited the car, only to see that the vehicle blocking Vermilion Bird belonged to someone from Xuanjing City. Judging from its appearance, it didn’t seem ordinary at all—it likely belonged to the military district.

A young man stepped out of the car, blocking Vermilion Bird’s way.

As Tang Zhong approached, he got a clearer look at the young man’s features. The youth had an air of nobility and authority, exuding the presence of someone in a commanding position. He was dressed in military uniform.

The young man, smiling, addressed Vermilion Bird, "Cousin, you just saw your cousin, and you’re already in a hurry to leave?"

"I don’t know you. Get lost!" Vermilion Bird responded coldly, staring icily at the young man before her.

"Oh? You don’t know me? Are you sure? I’m your cousin, Yan Long. Could it be that you’ve forgotten your own family? Don’t let the fact that your mother passed away drive you to resent the entire Yan family. I’m telling you—it’s pointless. You’re part of the Yan family too!" The young man, Yan Long, chuckled as he spoke.

The Yan family’s Yan Long.

Within Xuanguan Sea, he was a recognized aristocrat. But one mustn’t mistake Xuanguan’s elites as mere dilettantes. They were all future influencers of Xuan Country.

As for Yan Long of the Yan family, he was a standout among the elites—a prodigy within a family acknowledged as the premier household in Xuan Country, anchored by the formidable Yan Chihuo. The Yan family’s foundations ran incredibly deep.

As Yan Long’s words sank in, Vermilion Bird clenched her fists tightly, the emotional ripple on her normally cold face betraying her inner turmoil.

The mere mention of her mother seemed to deeply unsettle Vermilion Bird, evoking emotional scars she was straining to suppress.

Yan Long, noticing her reaction, laughed and said, "My dear cousin, don’t get upset. There’s one thing I must tell you..."

Before he could finish, Tang Zhong had already stepped closer, looking at Vermilion Bird. "Are you alright?" he asked.

Seeing Tang Zhong, Vermilion Bird hesitated. She didn’t want more people, especially Tang Zhong, to know about her scars. "It’s... it’s nothing!"

"Huh?" Tang Zhong replied, his expression doubting. Looking at Vermilion Bird, she clearly didn’t seem fine at all—she looked far from okay!

"Oh? So is this my cousin’s new lover?" Yan Long’s voice took on a mocking tone, dripping with disdain as he appraised Tang Zhong from head to toe.

Hearing this, Tang Zhong turned to glare at him, his brows knitting together in visible irritation. In an icy tone, he simply said, "Get lost!"

At that moment, traffic on the road was heavy, as one elite figure after another arrived for the conferral ceremony of the Divine Dragon General. Many individuals of Xuanguan Sea’s upper echelon were passing through in their cars.

That one word—get lost—instantly captured everyone’s attention.

Everyone knew that Yan Long was one of Xuanguan Sea’s brightest young elites and a member of the Yan family. No one dared to speak ill of him lightly. Yet here was someone daring to bark such strong words. Who on earth was this man?

All eyes quickly zeroed in on Tang Zhong.

Speculations ran wild. Just who was this person to dare clash with Yan Long?

With the clout and memory of the elite present, most of them could recall the younger generation of Xuanguan’s prominent families. Yet they were certain—this man before them was a complete stranger.

Even Vermilion Bird was momentarily stunned. Was this guy actually standing up for her?

Yan Long, whose smile had yet to fully fade, bristled in an instant. A dangerous glint flared in his eyes, his hair practically standing on end. Rage boiled in his gaze—no one had ever dared to speak to him this way before!

"Repeat what you just said—I didn’t quite catch it the first time," Yan Long said, narrowing his eyes into slits from which murderous intent surged.

Vermilion Bird panicked upon hearing this. "Don’t respond to him!" she urged.

She feared Tang Zhong stepping into danger. Yan Long was no small opponent to cross.

Tang Zhong glanced briefly at Vermilion Bird, offering a small reassuring smile before stepping forward boldly. Standing squarely before Yan Long, he lifted his head and said, "Get lost..."

"Did you hear me clearly this time?"

"If not... then... get lost!"

(Four more Chapters coming)