The Peerless Beauty Stuck With Me

"You don't blame me for ruining that Divine Stone I gave you? And you're not planning to make me compensate you?"

This was a huge stroke of luck; Tang Rao should've been overjoyed. But this day and age, there were too many conspiracy theories. After watching so many, he really couldn't relax when something good fell into his lap.

"We'll be seeing each other around from now on. Maybe one day I'll need a favor from you. What's one Divine Stone in comparison?"

When a master talked to Tang Rao like this, Tang Rao only felt more terrified. "I'm someone who just arrived at Mercy Mother Mountain, no power, no backing. Any random gatekeeper can cripple me. You really think I can help you?"

"No, don't look down on yourself. Useless now doesn't mean you won't be able to help me in the future. I'll keep this favor in mind. One day I'll come to settle it."

Since the master had already said as much, Tang Rao had no right to argue. Either agree, or die. That was the extent of his options.

"Even if I was wronged, the Divine Stone did shatter right after I touched it. Let's call it fifty-fifty. You let me off, I promise to help you once, and we'll call it even!"

Who the hell does accounts the way Tang Rao does?

Fine. Tang Rao just didn't want people to think he was beneath them. Since it was just a transaction between him and an outsider, how could he force Tang Rao to choose otherwise?

"All right, we're even. Mercy Mother Mountain stretches high and far, the territory's wider than you think. This is my Token. To a certain extent, our colleagues will still give me some face and won't make things hard for you. This is all I can give you. Go. Remember my name, Fu Lun."

The master personally introduced himself to Tang Rao. So by that logic, he didn't see Tang Rao as a mere servant?

"Tang Rao!"

After they exchanged names, Tang Rao took the Token and walked out without looking back.

"Huh? That brat actually came out alive?"

"Weren't there two people who went in? How come he's the only one out and neither of our guys came back?"

Seeing the smug look on Tang Rao's face as he walked out, they all had a bad feeling. But the next second they denied it themselves. "That guy's strength is nothing special. How big a storm could he possibly stir up?"

Exactly. With Tang Rao's level of strength, if he could walk out, others should have been able to as well. But in reality, Tang Rao had been waiting outside quite a while and there was still no movement inside.

"Hey, kid, where are the people you just called in?"

Someone couldn't hold back and blurted it out.

"They turned into ashes and drifted away. You guys didn't see it just now?"

Looking at Tang Rao's eyes, clear as still water, the way he said it sounded completely serious. Only, all of them had been standing here, not even blinking. If someone had come out, they definitely would've seen it. No one came out, and Tang Rao claimed they'd turned to ash. Was he screwing with them?

"Spit it out—where did they go? Did you use some despicable trick to set them up so they got punished by the master? Speak!"

The ones who were closer with those two surrounded Tang Rao, almost laying hands on him right then and there.

"What do I say? If you don't believe me, just go in and see for yourselves."

No matter how much Tang Rao explained, it was useless. A hundred sentences couldn't compare to them seeing it once with their own eyes.

"You keep an eye on him. We'll go in and check."

A few of them went in, and the rest were more than enough to encircle Tang Rao. With Tang Rao's strength, breaking out was impossible. Fu Lun was the only person he could rely on.

"What? They really turned to ash? So the kid wasn't lying to us?"

Once they learned the truth was almost exactly what Tang Rao had said, they all started to panic. But when Fu Lun told them how those two had turned to ash, their eyes turned red with envy again.

Honestly, who wouldn't want to be like Fu Lun and have a Stone that knew all the Divine Skills under heaven?

Everyone knew how much Fu Lun treasured that Stone of his. Even when a servant wanted to borrow the Divine Stone, it took a lot of effort. And when they finally got the Stone, they had to listen to him nag countless times—don't you dare damage it. Now the Divine Stone had been destroyed, and he'd lost two men with it. Yet when the gatekeepers rushed in to ask Fu Lun to take charge, all he said was that this was heaven's will. One light sentence and he brushed it off.

He hadn't even uttered a single word of complaint.

Was this still the same decisive, ruthless master they knew? Because he didn't look it at all.

"Pretty impressive, huh? Fine, we'll chalk this one up to you. Since even our master is speaking up on your behalf—heaven is vast and the road is long—just don't let us brothers see you again. Otherwise, we definitely won't be polite!"

Though Tang Rao hadn't stepped inside, he'd heard Fu Lun's words to the complainants with his Divine Sense.

Fu Lun clearly stated this matter had nothing to do with Tang Rao. Anyone who dared to cause trouble for Tang Rao again would end up just like those two.

Fu Lun was completely standing on Tang Rao's side. When Tang Rao heard the best part, he nearly burst into tears and applause at the same time.

"Fu Lun said Mercy Mother Mountain is vast. I think it won't be easy for us to meet again, and you won't have the chance to lay a hand on me. I'll be off, then. Wish you all a smooth and happy life from here on out."

What a polite blessing. At any other time, they might have been moved to tears. But right now, when they were furious to the point of exploding, Tang Rao's words were like a lit match touching a fuse.

"You—!"

Someone's fuse burned down first and went off. He wanted nothing more than to end Tang Rao right there on the spot. Luckily, someone reacted fast and grabbed him just as he was about to strike. At the same time, Tang Rao took out Fu Lun's Token.

"When I left, Fu Lun gave me this Tag. Said it'd be useful in a critical moment. Take a look and see if it works now?"

The moment the Token appeared, almost everyone pulled back immediately. They didn't have to be afraid of Tang Rao. Even staking their lives to fight him once was worth it. But what Tang Rao had taken out was Fu Lun's Token. Seeing the Token was the same as seeing the man himself in person. That made it a whole different story.

In front of the master they feared most, they were nothing but obedient slaves who needed to follow the rules.

"Looks like he didn't lie to me. This thing really is pretty useful."

It really was. Tang Rao sashayed off, and not a single one of them dared to stop him.

"Look at that, all of you look. The master treats a complete stranger that well. As for us brothers, our days are numbered. Those with weaker strength and lower status are all going to be pressing down on us, acting like they're a cut above. Our life, I'd say it's about over."

Was it really that serious?

Fu Lun stepped out from behind the curtain, hands clasped behind his back. The smile he'd shown when seeing Tang Rao was completely gone, replaced by a stern expression.

"Are you done making a racket out here?"

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