Chapter 1196: Chapter 1196

"I’ll give it a try."

Xin Badao quickly picked up a piece of broken glass from the ground and cut himself with it. The result was...

"Boss Poison, you’re like our second parents."

After confirming their bodies’ regenerative capabilities, Xin Badao and Chu Batian began to kowtow to Tang Ming.

At this moment, in their minds, Tang Ming was like a god; even youth could be restored. What else couldn’t this man do?

"Get up! Although you two look young, you’re still of a considerable age. Kneeling and kowtowing might shorten my lifespan."

Tang Ming raised his hand slightly and instructed solemnly, "Clean up this room immediately. Especially your bloodstains; they must be completely removed without a trace."

The two nodded in agreement without even asking.

"Your bodies now exceed the mortal realm. Even peak martial masters or generals can’t achieve rejuvenation. If this secret gets discovered, you both will be in danger."

Tang Ming narrowed his eyes and warned gravely, "Especially the one behind developing this genetic poison; they will stop at nothing to capture and experiment on you. This is no joke."

"Forget about the one behind the genetic poison. A situation that can reverse aging would drive any family or sect to madness. Who wouldn’t want eternal youth?"

Chu Batian sighed with a bitter expression.

"Exactly, especially those old monsters who have been in seclusion for ages. Their greatest enemy is their imminent end. If they knew a way to restore their bodies to peak condition, they would stop at nothing to achieve it."

Xin Badao became anxious immediately, "Then what should we do in the future?"

"First, I will announce to the outside world that Chu Batian and Xin Badao are dead, putting an end to those harboring ill intentions."

Tang Ming narrowed his eyes, calmly issuing orders, "Second, from now on, you both will appear in public as the offspring of Chu Batian and Xin Badao. If possible, avoid letting anyone discover your whereabouts. At the very least, no one should know you are Chu Batian and Xin Badao."

"What about the Poison Sect?"

Xin Badao immediately became concerned. The two of them were the top leaders of the Poison Sect. If they fell, the sect might collapse.

"While you declare yourselves fallen, you will actually appear as descendants of Chu Batian and Xin Badao and assume the identity of Chen Cang’s fellow disciples."

Tang Ming contemplated, smiled, and said, "With Chen Cang’s impressive strength now, making him the Sect Master of the Poison Sect is also a good decision. In the future, you can safely continue developing within the Martial Arts Inspection Team and manage the poison sect disciples within."

Xin Badao thought about it and agreed with a nod.

A large part of the Poison Sect had already merged with the Martial Arts Inspection Team. As the deputy leader of this team, his power not only didn’t diminish, but it actually increased.

Moreover, Chen Cang was their disciple, so him becoming the Sect Master was legitimate. With Chu Batian and Xin Badao secretly assisting him, the Poison Sect would only grow stronger.

"It’s settled then. Regardless of what happens, the secret of your rejuvenation must not be leaked."

Tang Ming resolutely decided, "Think of new names for yourselves, and I’ll have the upper echelon of the Dark Group create identities for you."

"Alright, we will follow Boss Poison’s lead."

The two nodded repeatedly.

"Now, while no one is around, leave the hotel at once, and do something for me. I’ll directly tell the others that you have perished without a trace."

Tang Ming squinted toward the window, "From now on, Chu Batian and Xin Badao have vanished from the world, and Tang Ming might also soon depart."

Chu Batian and Xin Badao exchanged glances, not understanding what Tang Ming intended to do.

Downstairs, Chen Cang anxiously watched the upper floors, unaware of the situation and too afraid to investigate.

At that moment, his phone rang.

"Hello, Xiaoli, what’s up?"

Upon answering, Chen Cang asked in confusion.

"Hey, Cang Cang! Brother Ming still hasn’t returned. Did he go to the hotel to help handle the situation?"

Li Xiaoli asked concernedly.

"Brother Ming? He’s not here."

Chen Cang glanced up at the upper floors, seemingly recognizing someone who looked like Tang Ming’s younger brother.

"Gosh, where has Brother Ming gone, and why hasn’t he returned yet?"

Li Xiaoli murmured in frustration.

"I’m not sure either. Once things settle here, I’ll go find Brother Ming."

Chen Cang immediately promised.

"Alright, you take care. Once there’s any news about Brother Ming, you must let us know immediately."

After reminding him, Li Xiaoli hung up the phone.

"Meng Meng, Cang Cang also said he hasn’t seen Brother Ming. Where do you think he went?"

After putting down the phone, Li Xiaoli looked at Liu Mengting in frustration.

"I just spoke with Wei’er on the phone; Tang Ming isn’t there either. From the sound of it, Wei’er’s parents are watching TV, and she wouldn’t lie."

Liu Mengting frowned in confusion; Tang Ming had never disappeared so suddenly before.

"I think I know what happened."

Li Xiaoli suddenly straightened, speaking in a mysterious tone, "Do you think Brother Ming might be off seeing some other woman again?"

"No way, he’s not that kind of person."

Liu Mengting quickly shook her head.

"Why not? You remember those hotel records of him checking in with other women, don’t you? And it wasn’t just once."

Li Xiaoli reminded earnestly.

"Well... but with the hotel on lockdown, could he have been trapped inside and that’s why he’s not showing up?"

Liu Mengting considered this possibility.

Li Xiaoli shook her head and narrowed her eyes in analysis, "With such a big event at the hotel, if Brother Ming were truly there, he would definitely step in to resolve the issue."

"Then where do we look for him?"

Liu Mengting sighed dejectedly, "Songlan City has so many hotels, we can’t possibly search them all one by one."

"We might not need to go to a hotel. Don’t forget, Brother Ming has a ’house’ somewhere to keep someone."

Li Xiaoli looked up out the window.

"You mean those three women across the street?"

Liu Mengting’s face shifted slightly.

"Exactly! There are three gorgeous women over there. If Brother Ming wanted to have some fun, he wouldn’t need to look elsewhere. All he’d need to do is go over there for whatever, whatever."

Li Xiaoli nodded, analyzing seriously, "Brother Ming cares a lot about Meng Meng’s safety. It wouldn’t make sense for him to disappear without reason, so he might actually be over there—having fun while ensuring our safety."