Martial Arts Master in the City

Although Tang Heng was somewhat reluctant, since these words were spoken by Tang Hongde, Tang Heng didn't dare to openly disobey and could only nod and say "yes" before retreating.

Once Tang Heng left, Tang Hongde finally looked at Ye Xiao and said, "Mr. Ye, what brings you here today?"

Ye Xiao immediately smiled and said, "Old Master Tang, I was just passing through the Northern Territory, so I came by to see Rongrong."

"Rongrong is not at the Tang house," Tang Hongde said to Ye Xiao.

Upon hearing this, Ye Xiao immediately furrowed his brows, and a stern look appeared in his eyes as he said to Tang Hongde, "Old Master Tang, what do you mean by that?"

"Rongrong is indeed not at the Tang house. You know, the Tang family is a martial arts clan. Being a martial arts family, the descendants within the clan naturally have to become martial artists. As the legitimate descendant of the Tang family, Rongrong should receive the treatment she deserves, and of course, the responsibilities that come with it." Tang Hongde's words were very calm, as if chatting, but the sharpness in his tone was undeniable.

To be the leader of such a large family as the Tang family is not an empty title.

"Where is Rongrong if she's not with the Tang family?" Ye Xiao looked at Tang Hongde. Although Tang Hongde was ambiguous, Ye Xiao had obviously come with a purpose, and it was clear he wouldn't be satisfied without seeing Tang Rong.

Hearing this, Tang Hongde said, "If you want to see Rongrong, you can go to the Purple Fire Sect. Rongrong is now apprenticed there. Whether the people of the Purple Fire Sect are willing to let you see Rongrong is beyond my control."

Purple Fire Sect!

One of the top ten sects in Yan Country, the Purple Fire Sect ranks at the bottom among the ten, but is still a force to be reckoned with in Yan Country.

"Rongrong is indeed fortunate to be able to apprentice at the Purple Fire Sect." Ye Xiao said with a smile.

Ye Xiao knew that the Wei family and the Su family were affiliated with the Linghuo Sect, while Linghuo Sect's nemesis was the Purple Fire Sect. Since the Linghuo Sect could extend its influence into the secular world through two families, wouldn't the slightly more powerful Purple Fire Sect also develop its influence in the secular world?

What does Tang Rong's apprenticeship with the Purple Fire Sect signify?

Ye Xiao is no fool; he certainly could figure this out.

At this point, Tang Hongde, hearing Ye Xiao's words, had been observing Ye Xiao, clearly wanting to see what attitude Ye Xiao would express.

However, as far as he could see, Ye Xiao's expression remained unchanged. Hearing about Tang Rong's apprenticeship at the Purple Fire Sect elicited just a hint of approval from him.

Tang Hongde was quite surprised by Ye Xiao's ability to keep his emotions so well controlled.

"It's nothing. The Purple Fire Sect and the Tang family have some ties, so the Tang family can be considered a friend to the Purple Fire Sect," Tang Hongde said.

"In that case, perhaps you, Old Master Tang, could do me a favor, so that I might meet Rongrong sooner," Ye Xiao suggested.

"I don't think it's necessary for you to see Rongrong. Rongrong is the young lady of the Tang family; her future is not something she can decide on her own." Tang Hongde looked at Ye Xiao and spoke with an indisputable attitude.

Ye Xiao observed Tang Hongde's attitude and smiled slightly, saying, "Old Master Tang, you are right. However, I see Rongrong as my younger sister. She stayed with the Tang family out of necessity, but if anyone forces Rongrong to do something against her will, as her older brother, I will seek justice."

"Justice?" Tang Hongde tapped his hand on the armrest of the chair and said coldly, "What kind of justice are you looking for? Matters of the Tang family cannot be interfered with by anyone—remember my words: anyone."

Ye Xiao laughed lightly and slowly stood up from the chair, looking at Tang Hongde, he said, "You are right. I will not meddle in the Tang family's affairs, but matters concerning my sister are my business. No matter who it involves, interference will not be tolerated. Remember my words: anyone."

Ye Xiao had essentially returned Tang Hongde's words verbatim to Tang Hongde himself.

Tang Hongde's face immediately darkened, no, it should be said turned cold.

Ye Xiao clearly hadn't shown Tang Hongde any face.

"Ye Xiao, mind your attitude!" Tang Hongde snorted coldly.

Ye Xiao indeed chuckled and said, "Please excuse me, Old Master Tang, this junior has always been like this. Alright, since Tang Rong is not with the Tang family, I will go to the Purple Fire Sect. If I come all the way to the Northern Territory and can't even see my own sister, then I've failed as a brother."

After Ye Xiao finished speaking, he offered a bow to Tang Hongde and then proceeded straight towards the door.

Tang Hongde watched as Ye Xiao shook his sleeves and left, his face immediately showing displeasure. He is, after all, the leader of the Tang family, a figure whose mere words cause the ground to tremble three times in the entire Northern Territory.

"Humph!" Tang Hongde snorted coldly.

At this moment, the two guards at the doorway immediately blocked Ye Xiao, who was about to leave.

Seeing the two guards suddenly block the doorway, Ye Xiao smiled slightly and did not look at Tang Hongde, but instead spoke to the two guards, "Gentlemen, the last time I was here, I fought my way in from the entrance to this hall. Do you really want to make me fight my way out the same way today?"

"How dare you!" The two guards almost simultaneously shouted angrily at Ye Xiao, "Is the Tang family a place where you can come and go as you please? Moreover, you even dare to be disrespectful to the Clan Leader!"

"You two must be joking. How would I dare to be disrespectful to Old Master Tang? I'm someone who repays kindness and avenges grievances. So, as the saying goes, 'If others respect me by a foot, I will respect them by a yard.' Of course, vice versa, if others are discourteous to me, I won't be too courteous to them," Ye Xiao calmly replied.

"What's going on here!" A voice came from outside!

At that moment, Ye Xiao and the two guards turned their attention towards the speaker, who stood outside.

Tang Long!

Ye Xiao had met him before; when Ye Xiao chased after him to Qing City, he had even sparred with Tang Long.

"Second Master, this guy was disrespectful to the Old Master!" the two guards quickly reported upon seeing Tang Long.

At this point, Tang Long also saw Ye Xiao, and upon recognizing him, Tang Long was a bit surprised, not expecting Ye Xiao would dare come again, given how he had injured his father last time.

"It's you?" Tang Long looked at Ye Xiao.

Ye Xiao, seeing Tang Long, immediately said, "It's me. What? Do you want to fight me again?"

Ye Xiao still harbored some resentment over the last time Tang Long had engaged him in combat.

In truth, Tang Long never really wanted to fight Ye Xiao; last time was due to his father's orders. Hearing Ye Xiao's words now, he felt a bit baffled.

But then he replied with a slight smile, saying, "You're here to see Rongrong, aren't you?"