289: A conversation with Mr. Su

The Nangong Family was considered a major Family in Yunzhou City, and with such a significant event happening at the Tang Family...

Naturally, the Tang Family had invited the Nangong Family. However, the Young Master of that Family was missing, and not even a single person from the Nangong Family had shown up.

This only served to pique everyone's curiosity; people truly wondered what had happened to the Nangong Family.

Why would no one come to such a major event for the Tang Family?

"Third Master, you should go ask the Nangong Family about this matter. This old man wouldn't know," Old Man Su said, gently shaking his head as he picked up his teacup and took a sip.

Only then did Old Man Su turn his head to look at Tang Ru.

Upon hearing this, Tang Ru maintained a calm expression, not taking the matter to heart at all.

However, Tang Eleven was displeased. This was clearly a grand banquet for the Tang Family, yet the Nangong Family dared not to show?

The Nangong Family's actions were a blatant display of disregard for Tang Eleven.

Consequently, the fury in Tang Eleven's heart was instantly ignited. His Face darkened, and a cold glint flashed in his eyes.

Tang Eleven clenched his fists tightly. If anyone from the Nangong Family were present, he would certainly teach them a harsh lesson.

"Third Master, these people from the Nangong Family have truly gone too far. They clearly have no respect for our Tang Family," Tang Eleven said with a dark expression.

Regarding Tang Eleven's words, Tang Ru's mind was as clear as a mirror; he understood the Nangong Family's intentions all too well.

In fact, over the years, the Nangong Family had always wanted to be the leader of Yunzhou City, but they had always been suppressed by the Tang Family.

And this time, when trouble befell the Tang Family and the Tang Sect Leader was taken away by people from Mulan Manor, rumors suggested it was somewhat related to the Nangong Family.

Tang Ru had long considered the Nangong Family an enemy of the Tang Family, but he understood one point even better: the current Tang Family could not yet afford to go to war with them.

In fact, it was possible that a deal had already been struck between the Nangong Family and Mulan Manor. If the Tang Family fell into chaos at this time, Yunzhou City would surely descend into turmoil.

If that happened, it would provide Mulan Manor with a perfect opportunity.

This was exactly what Tang Ru did not want to see; he hoped the common people of Yunzhou City could remain in peace.

"Third Master! The Nangong Family is truly infuriating," Tang Eleven cold-snorted, the anger in his heart flaring up.

However, Tang Ru did not let the matter bother him.

After a long while, Tang Ru smiled slightly, his expression remaining calm. "Shiyi, these matters don't require your handling yet. Don't worry about them."

"But Third Master, I am about to become the Sect Master of the Tang Family. Am I not even supposed to manage this?" Tang Eleven asked, puzzled. He frowned deeply, a cold glint flashing in his eyes.

If Tang Eleven were the Sect Master, his first order of business would be to wipe out the Nangong Family.

The Tang Family was, after all, the overlord of Yunzhou City, yet this minor Nangong Family refused to give the Tang Family Face. Tang Eleven could not accept such a thing.

"What? Are you now refusing to listen even to my words? I said this is not for you to manage, do you understand?" Tang Ru turned back, his Face darkening as a cold glint burst from his eyes.

In truth, Tang Ru already had a plan. The Nangong Family definitely had to be eliminated, just not right now.

What Tang Ru wanted to do now was to first stabilize the Tang Family.

Only once the Tang Family was stable would he have the chance to destroy the Nangong Family.

Naturally, if the Tang Family already had the strength, Tang Ru would be the first to wipe them out.

"Yes, Third Master," Tang Eleven said helplessly, lowering his head and stepping aside.

Tang Eleven also wanted to do something for the Tang Family, but he had no way to do so.

If he had the chance, Tang Eleven wouldn't be like this.

The current Tang Eleven was truly too lowly within the Tang Family; he had no say in anything. In the future, even if he attained the position of the Tang Family's Sect Master...

It might still be useless. After all, he fundamentally lacked any real authority.

"Why must the Third Master be angry? Young people simply think too little; he doesn't understand this Jianghu. If it were us back in our youth, we would probably have made the same choice, wouldn't we?" Old Man Su smiled slightly and set down his teacup.

Then, Old Man Su walked over to Tang Ru, his Face full of smiles.

But Tang Eleven knew in his heart that while this Old Man Su looked harmless, he was a genuine 'smiling tiger'—dangerous despite his friendly appearance.

If one truly underestimated Old Man Su, they wouldn't even know how they died when the time came.

Thinking of this, Tang Eleven took a deep breath, using this method to calm himself down.

In truth, Tang Eleven was also powerless. If his strength were great enough, his grandfather wouldn't have been taken away directly by Mulan Manor.

And the Tang Family would not only be the overlord of Yunzhou City but would have become the overlord of the entire Jiangnan region.

Of course, for the current Tang Family, all of this was nothing but an extravagant hope.

"Yes, Old Man Su is right. Back then, you and I were just as hot-blooded, refusing to yield to anyone," Tang Ru said, laughing as he tilted his head back.

"The Third Master sure knows how to joke," Old Man Su responded.

"Old Man Su, I actually have something I'd like to ask you," Tang Ru stepped forward, a mischievous smile playing on his lips.

Hearing this, Old Man Su did not dare to be negligent. He turned to look at Tang Ru, feeling puzzled in his heart, unsure of what Tang Ru was up to.

"What is it? Is there something the Third Master wants to ask? Could there actually be something that stumps you?" Old Man Su said flatteringly.

In fact, Old Man Su was using this method to signal to Tang Ru that some questions would be asked in vain, as he had no intention of answering.

After all, between the Su Family and the Tang Family, they were only civil on the surface.

The two families were not particularly good friends, though they had little choice in the matter.

"What kind of talk is that? Of course it's not like that," Tang Ru chuckled, withdrawing the Evil Qi from his body.

In truth, Tang Ru did not want to oppose the Su Family, nor did he want to become enemies with such a person.

There was simply no other way between the two of them.

"Actually, I'm just asking about a rumor," Tang Ru said, and as he spoke, he turned his head, a cold glint flashing in his eyes.

Tang Ru's gaze narrowed as he stared intently at Old Man Su, hoping to get the information he wanted from the old man's mouth.

After all, that rumor was not good news for the Tang Family.

Tang Ru had to get to the bottom of that rumor; otherwise, it would remain a hidden danger for the Tang Family.

"Third Master, just say it directly. There's no need to hesitate," Old Man Su cold-snorted.

In fact, Old Man Su had already guessed it; even without Tang Ru saying it, he likely already knew.

Tang Ru was somewhat conflicted. He didn't know the true details of the Su Family and the Nangong Family. If these two families had already formed an Alliance, then what he was about to say would be bad for the Tang Family.

"Actually, Old Man Su, I just wanted to ask about that rumor regarding the Tang Family's Old Master being taken away." Tang Ru's eyes brightened, a cold glint flashing within them.

Tang Ru seemed to know something as his bright eyes stared fixedly at Old Man Su.

The matter of the Tang Family's Old Master being taken away by Mulan Manor was already common knowledge in Yunzhou City.

If Old Man Su claimed not to know, it would be quite unreasonable. Naturally, Tang Ru was using this to test the Su Family's intentions.

"The Tang Family's business? How could I, an outsider, understand it better than the Third Master? Third Master, are you asking the wrong person?" Old Man Su toyed with the teacup in his hand, the corner of his mouth curling up.

Old Man Su was also a clever man.

The Tang Family's affairs were naturally best known by the Tang people.

However, Tang Ru asking an outsider about Tang Family business was a bit off, which pointed to one thing.

Tang Ru was using this method to test Old Man Su—or more accurately, to test the Su Family's stance.

The Su Family's status in Yunzhou City was not low, and the Tang Family was also wary of them.

If the Su Family and the Nangong Family joined forces and formed a united front with Mulan Manor, it would be a heavy blow to the people of Yunzhou City.

Of course, if it came to that, the Tang Family might truly vanish.

"What Old Man Su says is true; the Tang people should know more about Tang Family matters. However, this rumor isn't entirely about the Tang Family," Tang Ru said with a dark expression.

Tang Eleven listened from the side, not daring to speak, his mind completely in a fog of confusion.

Nonetheless, at such a moment, Tang Eleven knew better than to say anything.

"Fine, you don't need to beat around the bush. If you have something to say, say it directly. I don't want to listen to all this nonsense," Old Man Su said, growing impatient. His Face darkened, and a cold glint flashed in his eyes.

At this moment, Old Man Su looked up, his bright eyes staring intently at Tang Ru.

In truth, even if Tang Ru didn't say it, Old Man Su had a good idea.

What else could make Tang Ru act this way besides that one matter?

"There has been a rumor in Yunzhou City recently. According to it, the reason the Tang Family's Old Master was taken by Mulan Manor was because the Nangong Family was pulling strings behind the scenes. Old Man Su, do you think this is true, or is someone trying to sow discord between the Tang and Nangong families?" Tang Ru's Face was dark, his expression solemn.

However, upon hearing this, Old Man Su threw his head back and laughed.

Old Man Su appeared quite indifferent, not taking the matter to heart at all.

"Who in Yunzhou City doesn't know about the history between your Tang Family and the Nangong Family? You two have always been arch-enemies," Old Man Su smiled.

"If the Third Master wants to know whether the Nangong Family was behind the Old Master's abduction, wouldn't you know just by asking the Nangong Family?"

"Why must you ask me?" Old Man Su cold-snorted.