Martial Arts Master in the City

"Since you're willing to become a friend of the Tang family, if you ever need help in the Northern Territory, the Tang family will certainly provide full support," Tang Long said, taking another sip of his Iron Goddess tea.

Ye Xiao was no fool. He didn't know how many sons Tang Hongde had; Tang He was already dead. The fact that Tang Long managed to send Tang Hongde away to talk with Ye Xiao alone demonstrated Tang Long's status within the Tang family. Given Tang Long's high standing, his conversation with Ye Xiao naturally represented the Tang family's intentions.

Ye Xiao chuckled softly and said to Tang Long, "Thank you!"

Ye Xiao only said the two words 'thank you' without any polite pleasantries.

Normally, in such a conversation, Ye Xiao should have made some promises to Tang Long, such as if the Tang family ever needed help, he, Ye Xiao, would stand by them no matter the danger!

However, Ye Xiao didn't say that, which took Tang Long by surprise.

Tang Long glanced at Ye Xiao but didn't immediately speak, because Ye Xiao had disrupted his flow!

"Mr. Ye, coming to the Northern Territory suddenly, surely you have more than just a simple motive of passing by, right?" Tang Long thought it was somewhat abrupt to ask this without preamble, but clearly, Ye Xiao hadn't given him an easy lead-in to ask.

Ye Xiao replied, "I just said, I'm here to see Su Yun and Tang Rong; these two women are very important to me!"

"I believe you, but did you come just for them?" Tang Long said, eyes sharply fixed on Ye Xiao, hoping to catch a flicker of emotion.

To his disappointment, he found none. Ye Xiao's face was as calm as a still lake, without a ripple!

Ye Xiao laughed then, almost predicting the types of questions Tang Long would ask.

"I don't quite understand your meaning. It seems I don't have any other matters," Ye Xiao said.

Tang Long asked, "Then, after seeing Rongrong, will you leave the Northern Territory?"

"The snow scenery in the Northern Territory is beautiful, something we don't see in central Yan Country. So, I haven't planned on leaving immediately. Moreover, I have not yet seen Rongrong, and besides, you know, unless I'm sure of Huo Wensong's character, I won't leave," Ye Xiao said, smiling earnestly.

"Huo Wensong, haha, it seems you really don't know what kind of person he is," Tang Long said quickly, as if seizing an opportunity when Ye Xiao mentioned Huo Wensong!

"Oh?" Ye Xiao feigned curiosity and looked at Tang Long, asking, "Why, do you know something about this Huo Wensong?"

"As the son of the Tang family's clan leader, if I want to know about Huo Wensong, it doesn't take much effort!" Tang Long said, "In fact, Huo Wensong's character is infamous. Even without my input, Martial Artists from all over Linlong State and the entire Northern Territory should have heard of him; calling him a playboy would be to tarnish the term playboy itself. I imagine, with what I've said, you can understand now."

"It seems Huo Wensong truly is worthless!" Ye Xiao said.

"So, if you care about the eldest daughter of the Su family, I personally believe you should save her from the fire and water!"

Listening to Tang Long's seemingly kind words, Ye Xiao replied, "But, firstly, I, Ye Xiao, am not a local, and secondly, I have no power or influence. Huo Wensong is the only son of the Linghuo Sect Master; what can I fight him with?"

"Mr. Ye, your courage to storm into the Tang family is something I greatly admire. What, are you intimidated by the Linghuo Sect now? Don't forget, you and the Tang family are friends, and the Tang family also has special relations with the Purple Fire Sect," Tang Long said, smiling as he looked at Ye Xiao.

At this moment, Tang Long seemed to suggest that Ye Xiao should feel free to provoke the Linghuo Sect, and if something really happens, both the Tang family and the Purple Fire Sect would support him.

Ye Xiao was no fool; quite the opposite, he was a man who considered things thoroughly.

If Ye Xiao hadn't known about the feud between the Linghuo Sect and the Purple Fire Sect, he might not have thought much of it. But since he learned about it in advance from Su Yun, his mind was working through many possibilities.

"Haha, just joking, really just joking. Storming the Tang family was a last resort; if not for the urgency of finding Tang Rong, I probably wouldn't have done such things," Ye Xiao modestly said.

Tang Long said, "But you still did it, which shows your courage and decisiveness. If it were someone else, they might not have achieved this at all. I won't say more unnecessary words; I can only say if you need help, the Tang family will certainly assist, and of course, as friends, I'm sure if the Tang family needs help, Mr. Ye wouldn't refuse either."

The mask is revealed, Ye Xiao thought to himself upon hearing Tang Long's words.

"Of course, but the Tang family is one of the five major forces in the Northern Territory, even a sneeze from them can shake the ground in the Northern Territory. How can I possibly help them?" Ye Xiao said.

Tang Long laughed, "Of course you can, it just depends if Mr. Ye is willing."

Ye Xiao was curious about what Tang Long needed, so he smiled and said, "Please tell me!"

"I think you're likely to be in Han City for some time, so if possible, when you encounter someone named Xie Jiantao, let me know," Tang Long said with a smile.

Originally interested in hearing more, Ye Xiao was puzzled when he heard this request. Tang Long was looking for Xie Jiantao? Could it be that the power Xie Jiantao spoke of was the Tang family?

But isn't the Tang family the weakest among the five major forces? Could it be they have a hidden power?

At that moment, a dozen different thoughts flashed through Ye Xiao's mind!

However, this happened in the blink of an eye, and his expression remained unchanged. He said, "I just arrived in Han City in the Northern Territory. Do you think I have such great investigative skills? Even the best scout can't find someone that easily in this unfamiliar place."

Tang Long listened to Ye Xiao, his eyes unwaveringly fixed on him, trying again to catch even a ripple of emotion.

But what he saw on Ye Xiao's face was amusement.

It was as if he had heard a joke.

Tang Long said, "Haha, I'm just saying casually, he's my friend and recently went missing. So, when I meet acquaintances, I hope they can help by asking around. Just keep an eye out, Mr. Ye."

"No problem, since we're friends, of course I'll do you this small favor!" Ye Xiao said cheerily, speaking casually.