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Tang Yao stared incredulously at the news online, her hands trembling uncontrollably.
Could it really be Grandpa who did this? How could A Yuan be the Dragon King?
Her appearance had returned to normal; she removed the face mask she had worn for decades, revealing her fair and beautiful visage.
At that moment, the sound of police sirens echoed from outside.
No! In a panic, she rushed downstairs and saw her grandfather sitting on the sofa, smoking.
"Grandpa, is it you?" she asked, her voice trembling.
old master Tang's face was expressionless. "It's just normal business competition, nothing serious. Grandpa will be back shortly."
However, when the police car arrived to take him away, he struggled to stand up for a long time.
"Mr. Tang, please cooperate with our work," the leading officer reiterated.
old master Tang's face immediately turned pale. He knew that this matter wouldn't lead to criminal charges, but he was the head of the Tang family! To be involved in such a situation and taken away by the police was a blow to both his reputation and dignity!
"What about Lu Yuan? He also needs to cooperate with the investigation." Although master Zhang had no idea who the Dragon King was, with so many people discussing and speculating online, it was necessary for the police to gather information. The leading officer scanned the area but did not see anyone.
"A Yuan... he..." Tang Yao stammered, unable to find her words.
"I was just out shopping. If you need me to cooperate, just let me know; it's no problem at all." Lu Yuan appeared suddenly at the door, carrying two large bags of items.
"A Yuan!" Tang Yao rushed towards him but was stopped by the police.
"I'm fine. You stay home and wait for me to come back for dinner," Lu Yuan said calmly. His composed demeanor gradually calmed Tang Yao's racing heart.
The news of old master Tang being taken away alongside his grandson-in-law trended on social media.
"Hahaha! The head of the Tang family and his Dragon King grandson-in-law, hahaha!"
"Great Xia is truly the best; in my Great Xia, even dragons have to bow down."
"But they never claimed to be the Dragon King. Why do you all assume they're the Dragon King?"
Watching the comments online, the system couldn't help but laugh. "Hahaha, Host, you actually know how to hire internet trolls! Your adaptability is impressive!"
Chang Qing chuckled as well. The netizens were indeed creative. This money was well spent; having money was truly wonderful!
However, from a legal standpoint, this wasn't a serious issue that could lead to imprisonment. It seemed that Lu Yuan would start seeking revenge, so preparations were necessary. First and foremost was the safety of his parents, which was the original owner's biggest concern. But he couldn't follow two grown adults around all the time; hiring bodyguards wouldn't be effective either. Hmm, perhaps he should draw some protective talismans.
During dinner that night, he took out a large stack of Vajra Talismans and distributed them to his parents.
"Fifty each; keep them on you at all times."
Father Shen and Mother Shen were both bewildered.
"Son, is this really necessary? No matter how deranged the Tang family is, would they dare to harm us?" Father Shen said with a frown. He wore a suit every day, and with such a thick stack of talismans in his pocket, it would bulge out. People would surely think he was hiding something valuable; if a reporter caught sight of it, it might even make the news.
Mother Shen also had a strange expression; her clothing pockets were mostly decorative—how could she fit such a large stack in there?
"Can I put them in my bag?" she asked weakly.
"No, you have to carry them on you."
"The Tang family might not dare, but what about the Dragon King? He can command Cultivators."
As soon as those words were spoken, both parents of the Shen family fell silent. Eventually, they both ended up with small pouches hanging from their belts, filled with thick stacks of talismans. Surprisingly, after putting them on, they felt much more at ease.
"Dad, has there been any movement from Uncle Zhang or Uncle Wang lately?" Chang Qing changed the subject.
"Nope, I'm keeping an eye on things," Father Shen replied seriously. Ever since the incident with Master Zhang, he had been particularly attentive to his son's words. His son was also a Cultivator—a very powerful one at that—so his instincts must hold some truth. Remembering what his son said about Zhang and Wang possibly having connections with the Dragon King made him extra cautious.
"You have two sons and four grandsons, while uncle Zhang and Wang Shu have three sons and seven descendants. I've already advised them to distribute their shares to the younger generation, which scared them quite a bit," Father Shen squinted his eyes. The fathers of those two had fought alongside grandpa Shen, so they held quite a few shares. However, if they betrayed him, Father Shen would not hold back.
"That's right, at home you're my father, but in the company, you're the King of Hell," Chang Qing laughed.
"They're all veterans of the company; even if their shares are diluted, they shouldn't pose much of a threat. Your father has warned them, and they wouldn't dare harbor any ill thoughts," mother Shen added from the side.
Chang Qing understood that uncle Zhang and Wang Shu's father was from the same hometown as grandpa Shen. They grew up together in poverty, and their shares were earned through hard work. His father was sentimental and didn't want things to get too tense. Well then! With the Dragon King resolving these issues, there would be no more problems.
Meanwhile, the Dragon King that Chang Qing was concerned about was feeling quite troubled. Ever since he returned, Tang Yao had been incessantly asking him if he was the Dragon King.
"Yao Yao, does it really matter if I'm the Dragon King? What matters is that we're getting married; I am your husband now." He irritably ran his fingers through his hair, his handsome face scrunched up in frustration.
"But you said I saved you. Did you help me heal my wounds and marry me just because I saved you?" Tang Yao, like any girl about to get married, was anxious and wanted to know everything about him to feel secure.
"Don't think so much; I married you because I love you."
"But I was so ugly back then, all burned..." Tang Yao persisted. She was sure she liked the man before her—he was powerful and charming, not to mention he had healed her burns with incredible skill. But she worried whether she could truly have him; recent discussions online had made her feel suffocated. Thus, she became somewhat stubborn.
At that moment, Lu Yuan even considered calling off the engagement. Women could be so bothersome; he felt he was better suited for a life of fighting and killing.
"What do you want me to do for you to feel at ease?" The mighty Dragon King felt helpless.
Tang Yao suddenly flung herself into his arms like a delicate butterfly, burying her head deep into his chest. Her muffled voice emerged, "A Yuan, let's live well together and manage the Tang family properly. We can have a wonderful life and raise a bunch of kids."
He heard the plea in her voice. Admittedly, he hesitated for a moment. But then he remembered the deep-seated blood feud he carried and the flames from that day; his heart could not find peace. Moreover, with his abilities, he was destined to conquer the world—how could he fall because of a woman?
He awkwardly pushed Tang Yao away. "Yao Yao, we can elevate the Tang family to greater heights and have many children. I will make you the most esteemed woman in this country!"
Tang Yao cried as she shook her head. She didn't have such grand ambitions; she just wanted a simple life.
Lu Yuan felt a twinge of disappointment. This woman was kind-hearted but could not walk alongside him as an equal.
"I have something to attend to, so I'll be leaving first." Lu Yuan turned and walked away, leaving Tang Yao standing there in silent tears.
After getting into a black business car, his phone rang.
"Long Shuai! The Dark Dragon has gathered in Jiangnan. Please give your orders!" The voice on the other end was deep, speaking a slightly awkward version of Great Xia's Mandarin, which made it sound even more peculiar.
"Leave no one alive from the Jiangnan Shen Family! Clean it up thoroughly." The cold voice responded, provoking a burst of wild laughter from the other side.
"Hahaha! I've been waiting to unleash my full power!"
The next day, news of the Shen couple's car accident spread, attracting widespread attention from the public.
What the hell, the Shen Family is in trouble again? This was the immediate reaction of most netizens. Recently, the Shen Family had been trending several times, drawing significant interest. As soon as the news broke, many reporters and netizens rushed to the scene. This was hot news!
"Hello, viewers! This is X Live on-site. Twenty minutes ago, the head of the Shen Family and the head of Shen Enterprises were involved in a serious car accident here. Their business sedan was struck and ended up underneath a trailer; from the rear view, the entire vehicle is severely damaged." A host raised her phone high, dramatically narrating to her fans. She lived nearby and rushed over as soon as she heard the news. Seeing the number of viewers in her live stream rising rapidly and gifts pouring in, she excitedly moved closer to the scene and pointed her camera at it.
"We can see that rescue personnel have already pulled the car out. Wow, the vehicle is completely deformed; let's go in and check the situation." Although there were barriers set up at the scene, unscrupulous media would do anything for views and pushed forward desperately.
"Wow, host, squeeze forward a bit! This is live footage; I just sent you a carnival gift!"
"The car is wrecked like that; they must be dead. The Tang family really is ruthless."
"Hey, don’t jump to conclusions; the police haven’t said anything yet. What are you judging?"
The live chat exploded with comments as excitement surged again, but everyone believed that the Shen couple had surely perished, focusing their discussions on conspiracy theories. The host felt exhilarated and pushed forward with all her might. Finally, she reached the front of the scene.
"Dear viewers, now rescue personnel have opened the car door, and we can see—" In an instant, her voice trembled.
"The Shen couple seems to be completely unharmed!!!"
The camera captured rescue workers carefully helping two individuals out of the driver’s seat—it was indeed the Shen couple from the accident. They looked startled but moved around without any signs of injury.
The internet erupted all at once.
"What the hell, what kind of luck is this? Surviving such a serious car accident unscathed?!"
"I'm bowing down! This must be a divine being."
"Don't you think it's a bit too coincidental that the Shen got into an accident? Just recently, they sent the Tang family and his Dragon King son-in-law to the police station. Could it be that the Dragon King intervened?"
"Come on, don't scare me! Who said that in my Great Xia the Dragon must be kept in check?"
This sparked a heated discussion online and quickly made its way to trending topics. The police naturally began their investigation, and Chang Qing soon arrived at the scene. Father Shen and Mother Shen, though accustomed to big events, were still quite shaken. They held onto Chang Qing's hand tightly for a long time.
"It's okay, Mom and Dad. What happened to those fifty-plus talismans you had? With over fifty lives at stake, even if you jumped off the the Shen building a dozen times now, I guarantee you can still go home for dinner," Chang Qing joked, making Mother Shen laugh.
"I think you're getting too cocky," Mother Shen said, giving him a firm pat on the back, while Father Shen held both of them tightly in his embrace, remaining silent for quite some time.
This incident made Father Shen and Mother Shen more vigilant than ever; they now carried their talisman bags even when eating or going to the restroom.
Meanwhile, the police finally uncovered leads on the Dark Dragon Mercenary Organization thanks to information provided by an unknown "good Samaritan." Tension began to rise in Jiangnan. Not only were numerous police officers patrolling the streets, but even military forces had been deployed.
Chang Qing was unaware if there was an official Cultivator organization involved, but ever since he witnessed the power of firearms, he felt completely at ease. Ancient martial arts practitioners below the Earth Level could be injured or even killed by firearms. Even those at the Earth Level, when faced with large-caliber weapons, wouldn't fare well. This made him once again marvel at the power of technology.
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