Chapter 1676 — Another Parting
The Blossom Guardian · Page 1 of 3
As for the higher, ancient level, the struggle between the Ice Palace and the Mystic Elixir Sect had nothing whatsoever to do with the hidden Tang family.
Wei Zhao had successfully created momentum and borrowed momentum as well. Without his own elusive martial technique, without that Heaven-rank beauty sitting there, he would probably never have made it out through the Tang family's gates today. But now, not only had he gotten out, he had even stamped all over Tang Lingtou several times.
Yet Wei Zhao felt no joy in his heart. Instead, he was filled with an intense longing for greater strength. If he had been a Heaven-rank expert himself today, he would have slain the Mystic Elixir Sect's envoy without hesitation, rather than merely teaching him a lesson.
Bingtang, Xiaoqing, Tang Zhi's parents, and Xiaoming followed Xiaoming toward the banquet hall's entrance...
What should have been a joyous occasion for the hidden Tang family had been so thoroughly spoiled by Wei Zhao that no one retained the slightest appetite for celebration. Old Master Tang let out a faint sigh. Truly, the human heart was never satisfied; even a snake would try to swallow an elephant. Had he known this would happen, he would never have rushed to cultivate ties with the Ice Palace. Then none of this would have happened, and the hidden Tang family would not have offended the Ice Palace for no reason.
Although Wei Zhao and the others had left, the banquet could no longer continue after that disruption. Many of the ceremonies that should have taken place were simply omitted. The feast began in haste and ended in haste, and throughout the entire affair it looked nothing like a birthday celebration. It was more like a funeral banquet. No one dared say much. Everyone wore a gloomy expression, lowered their heads, and ate in silence.
The Mystic Elixir Sect's envoy also left after Wei Zhao and the others departed, having already lost face earlier. Although the Tang family had ultimately chosen the Mystic Elixir Sect and driven Wei Zhao's group away, the envoy felt not the slightest sense of victory.
When the birthday banquet ended, Old Master Tang quietly gave Tang Lingtou a few instructions. Tang Lingtou then walked onto the platform once more and addressed the assembled guests. "I hope everyone will keep today's events to yourselves and not let a word of this get out. This concerns the Mystic Elixir Sect's reputation. You all understand the consequences."
These people were all relatives and clansmen of the Tang family, and in their daily lives they depended on the Tang family for their livelihood. Since Tang Lingtou had given the order, they naturally would not go around gossiping. And with the Mystic Elixir Sect's reputation involved, they absolutely could not say a word. No one had a death wish.
Thus, once Tang Lingtou had finished speaking, they all nodded hurriedly, not daring to voice the slightest objection.
The people from the hidden You family also did not linger after the banquet. They accompanied the Mystic Elixir Sect's envoy and left ahead of everyone else.
Of course, You Zhentian held no particular grudge against the hidden Tang family. They had left so hurriedly because they had to accompany the Mystic Elixir Sect's envoy. They could hardly let the envoy depart alone, could they?
By comparison, You Zhentian was fairly satisfied with the hidden Tang family's choice that day. From now on, the hidden Tang family was effectively bound to the interests of both the hidden You family and the Mystic Elixir Sect. They had no other choice and could never turn back.
It was only after Wei Zhao returned to the hotel that he finally let out a long breath. What he had done today had indeed been rather risky. Looking at Bingtang, who sat across from him with an enigmatic smile, Wei Zhao felt distinctly uncomfortable. "Heaven-rank beauty, why are you looking at me?"