Chapter 1226: Chapter 1226

Zhou Dafu wiped his tears and said with a smile, "I, a useless member of the Zhou Family, have also had my moments of glory. Even if I die now, it won’t be in vain."

Zhou Jian nodded and said with a smile, "Back then, I was abandoned like a dog and had my dignity trampled by wealthy heirs. It was Tang who gave me the opportunity to rise above others. Originally, after Tang’s death, I planned to manage Tangming Group well and continue to serve Tang Xin. That’s the only way I could repay Tang Xin. But unfortunately..."

"Sigh! I’ve already divorced and left my wife with enough wealth. If Tangming Group can’t be preserved, I can only die to atone for my mistake."

"Hahaha, good brothers, not to let me down as my younger brother."

Zhou Dafu laughed heartily, "Brother Ming must be feeling lonely down there. If we can’t protect his legacy, then we’ll go down to accompany him, and the three of us will continue to be brothers."

Zhou Jian nodded without hesitation.

The unexpected death of Tang Ming has made the originally united Songlan City turbulent. Now, after Tang Xin’s cultivation was destroyed, Songlan City has completely fallen into chaos.

The factions under Tang Ming’s command have taken different measures in response, seeking new support. Once glorious, Tangming Group is now only supported by Zhou Dafu and Zhou Jian.

This is what they mean by ’when the person leaves, the tea cools down’, isn’t it?

Within a day, Songlan City went through earth-shattering changes. The once infinitely glorious Tang Ming alliance disintegrated, and some who had been lurking began stirring.

As night fell, a black Benz appeared outside the Liu Family villa’s gate, and from the passenger seat came out a bald man with a face full of flesh.

The man’s arms dropped low, empty sleeves swaying, with an intense aura of killing intent.

"Shi Tou, Tang Ming has been killed, and now Tang Xin has been severely wounded. You seize the opportunity to kill him, then grab the two women living here for me."

A pale-faced, gaunt young man sat in the driver’s seat, giving orders through gritted teeth.

"Don’t worry, young master, this time I will personally kill Tang Ming’s younger brother."

The bald man nodded, gritted his teeth, and said, "His brother caused my hands to be ruined, and I want to make him suffer immensely."

This bald young man was Shi Tou, who once caused Tang Ming’s cultivation to be wasted, and the person in the car was the long-missing Yang Wei (Jack).

Since Tang Ming rose to power, Yang Wei knew he couldn’t seek revenge, so he hid away, indulging in dissipation and dreams day after day, never forgetting his hatred for Tang Ming.

And that wretch who turned him into an eunuch, now having heard that Tang Ming and two Poison Sect martial masters have died, and Tang Xin’s cultivation destroyed, Yang Wei immediately came out of hiding, prepared to seek revenge and wash his hatred away.

Shi Tou kicked open the Liu Family villa’s door and shouted, "Tang Xin, come out to die."

The villa door opened, and the pale-faced Tang Ming came out: "Who are you? What do you want with me?"

Tang Ming immediately recognized Shi Tou, shocked inside, not expecting this fellow to have been hiding in Songlan City all along, only to jump out now seeking revenge, quite a surprise indeed.

"Your brother Tang Ming ruined my hands; pity he’s already dead, so you, as his younger brother, prepare to bear the punishment."

Shi Tou fiercely stared at Tang Ming, "Also, the two women living here, my young master wants them taken back to be dealt with properly."

"Even without hands, you dare act arrogantly in front of me. Do you know who I am?"

Tang Ming disdainfully looked at Shi Tou.

"Haha, of course, I know who you are. You are Tang Xin, the Group Leader of the Martial Arts Inspection Team from the Dark Group, and also a High-Level Martial Master. But that was before; now you are nothing but a waste."

Shi Tou sneered, looking at Tang Ming with contempt.

"Idiot, knowing I’m the Inspection Team Group Leader from the Dark Group, then you should know the Dark Group is behind me. Are you not afraid the Dark Group will settle the score with you for daring to touch me?"

Tang Ming cursed disdainfully.

"Hahaha, the Dark Group is indeed quite fierce, and no domestic family dares to openly oppose it."

Shi Tou laughed disdainfully, "But you forget I’m not domestic, and the Yang Family is also an overseas force. If we kill you, we’ll take off, and even the Dark Group can’t do anything."

"That’s indeed true."

Tang Ming furrowed his brows. If anyone else came to provoke him, he could intimidate them with the Dark Group’s name. But Yang Wei and Shi Tou were overseas, and they wouldn’t care about giving face to the Dark Group.

"Cut the nonsense, I’m going to break your bones right now."

Shi Tou took big steps towards Tang Ming.

"Sigh! Although you don’t fear the Dark Group, the Dark Group isn’t without experts either."

"To dare act so arrogantly without even hands, are you aiming for the heavens?"

A scornful voice sounded as Chu Batian appeared beside Tang Ming, dressed in a black suit.

Xia Wei’er is currently staying with Zi Yuan, no longer needing Chu Batian’s protection, and Xin Badao is in seclusion for healing. So the task of protecting Tang Ming now falls upon Chu Batian.

Shi Tou sized up Chu Batian in confusion; although somewhat familiar, he didn’t recognize him.

"I’m a member of the Dark Group, ordered to ensure the safety of Group Leader Tang."

Chu Batian glanced at Tang Ming, not revealing his identity.

"Unexpectedly, the Dark Group sent someone to protect him after knowing Tang Xin was ruined. That’s rare."

Shi Tou froze slightly, then looked at Chu Batian with disdain: "But given your young age, you should have broken through to Martial Master not long ago. If you don’t want to die, roll away now."

Chu Batian rolled his eyes; with Shi Tou’s level of cultivation, he wasn’t worth noticing.

"Damn it, since you’re looking for death, I’ll fulfill your wish."

Seeing the opponent’s arrogance, Shi Tou was instantly furious.

Shi Tou didn’t know the young man before him was Chu Batian. Had he known the truth, he wouldn’t dare be arrogant with Chu Batian even with a hundred guts.

Chu Batian had already been a Five-star Martial Master back then, while Shi Tou was only a Three-star Martial Master. Since his hands were ruined, Shi Tou’s cultivation hadn’t improved, and he had no chance against Chu Batian back then.

Moreover, Chu Batian is now at Seven Stars Peak, killing Shi Tou would be effortless.

It was due to ignorance of Chu Batian’s identity that Shi Tou acted exceptionally arrogantly, step by step towards Tang Ming, gritting his teeth and saying, "Your two formidable bodyguards have died with Tang Ming, and I don’t believe the Dark Group sent a powerful enough bodyguard for a waste like you."

"Group Leader, since someone seeks death, let’s fulfill his wish."

Chu Batian coldly smiled, seeking Tang Ming’s opinion.

"Yes, kill and keep quiet."

Tang Ming nodded; dealing with a Three-star Martial Master, he would manage even without Chu Batian.