Chapter 1335: Chapter 1335

"It’s amusing how those families thought being a deputy director in the Ming Group was an easy position. Now it’s perfect, Wan Changshou took the blame for a while, which makes everything that follows even more smooth."

Fu Tianyou smirked cunningly, knowing that once Tang Ming returned, he would definitely seek revenge. Wan Changshou, that idiot, tried to seize power at such a moment—simply courting death.

"Huh? So, master, you’ve known that Tang Ming returned long ago?"

Lengzhan and Yan Qinglong exchanged a glance, incredulously looking at Fu Tianyou.

"I’ve controlled the Ming Group for over three years; the resources at my disposal are beyond Wan Changshou and the others’ imagination."

Fu Tianyou smiled smugly. He initially learned about Tang Ming from Nangong Tianyue through direct contact, a fact that others couldn’t grasp.

"Ah, I see! It seems the director has already devised a strategy against Tang Ming; could you possibly disclose it?"

Yan Qinglong asked Fu Tianyou with a face full of anticipation.

"Tang Ming is already a Nine-star Martial Master. Conventional methods are utterly ineffective against him now."

Fu Tianyou squinted his eyes, speaking coldly, "Currently, there are only two ways to deal with him."

Lengzhan expressed surprise, admiringly gazing at Fu Tianyou, "When Wan Changshou was in charge, he had no means to handle Tang Ming’s resurgence. Yet, you have two ways—that’s truly impressive."

"Stop flattering me."

Fu Tianyou glared at Lengzhan, speaking disdainfully, "Don’t ever compare that useless Wan Changshou to me; he’s not worthy."

"Of course, of course."

Lengzhan nodded repeatedly.

"Director, shall we continue discussing how to deal with Tang Ming?"

Yan Qinglong swiftly changed the subject.

"To deal with Tang Ming, one method is to manipulate someone to do the dirty work, and the other is to invite the former director to take action."

Fu Tianyou gently tapped the desk, speaking calmly, "Although Tang Ming is a Nine-star Martial Master, his enemies include many whose power rivals his own. Simply provoking these people to act will render him insignificant. The former director, being a Nine-star Peak Martial Master, may not act readily but once orchestrated appropriately, can annihilate Tang Ming upon action."

"Right! How did we not think of that?"

Yan Qinglong and Lengzhan exchanged glances, voicing their praises despite not fully understanding Fu Tianyou’s specifics.

"If you could think of it, I wouldn’t be deputy director."

Fu Tianyou smirked confidently, squinting his eyes, "Though inviting the former director is complicated, and if he does act, the old monsters of the Dark Group won’t sit idle, so we’ll rely on the first solution to deal with Tang Ming."

"How do we proceed specifically, please instruct us, director."

Yan Qinglong and Lengzhan gazed expectantly at Fu Tianyou.

"You need not do anything—just keep in line, avoid conflicts with the Dark Group, and continue profiting for the Ming Group faction as before."

Fu Tianyou thought for a moment, shook his head, and said, "As for borrowing others to kill, all I need to do is disseminate the news of Tang Ming’s rise."

"Disseminate the news to whom?"

Yan Qinglong couldn’t help but ask curiously.

Fu Tianyou’s eyes gleamed as he uttered the words.

Even though those of Netherworld Road had a year-long agreement with Tang Ming, it hinged on Tang Ming being crippled. Now, Tang Ming not only recovered his cultivation but also elevated to a Nine-star Martial Master.

Once the people from Netherworld Road learn Tang Ming is a Nine-star Martial Master, it won’t require Fu Tianyou’s manipulation—Mo Liuye and others will surely find a way to dispose of Tang Ming.

In such a short time, he advanced to a Nine-star Martial Master. Who can foresee how formidable Tang Ming will be in a year? To avoid endless trouble, Mo Liuye and others certainly won’t honor the agreement, for any wise person knows nurturing a threat is sheer folly.

After spending another night with Su Xiaoxi, Tang Ming officially prepared to set off back to Songlan City.

Before leaving, Tang Ming visited the Imperial City headquarters of the Dark Group to see Zhou Xiong.

"Young Master Tang, how come you’re here without notifying us in advance?"

Zhou Xiong warmly welcomed Tang Ming into the reception room.

"I just came to see Director Zhou—no need for such formality."

Tang Ming greeted with a smile and sat on a sofa.

"Hahaha, you are now the Sect Leader of the tenth family; your visit is a great honor."

Zhou Xiong laughed heartily.

"Director Zhou, please don’t joke. Back in the Dark Group, you took great care of me—I will always remember that."

Tang Ming replied with a smile, proactively preparing tea.

"Don’t stand on ceremony, Young Master Tang. You’re still one of us in the Dark Group, we..."

Tang Ming waved his hand to interrupt Zhou Xiong, "I’m here to discuss this. Moving forward, I’m no longer a member of the Dark Group. I hope Director Zhou can help eliminate some records."

"What does that mean?"

Zhou Xiong’s expression shifted.

"I’m no longer the Group Leader of the Martial Arts Inspection Team in the Dark Group, nor do I hold any position. Hence, I’m no longer part of the Dark Group. Also, I don’t plan to reinitiate anything regarding Tang Xin’s identity and records; I wish to ask Director Zhou to delete or seal them."

Tang Ming expressed his thoughts candidly.

"Young Master Tang, if you’d like to be the Group Leader of the Martial Arts Inspection Team, I can immediately order your reinstatement or assign you as deputy director, you..."

"That’s not my intention."

Tang Ming interrupted Zhou Xiong again, "I truly don’t want to get involved in the conflict between the Ming Group and the Dark Group anymore, and being the spokesperson for the tenth family now, holding a position in the Dark Group doesn’t sit well with the Liu Family’s neutrality."

Hearing this, Zhou Xiong furrowed his brow, acknowledging that Tang Ming’s current standing surpasses the Dark Group’s hierarchy, rendering an internal position unnecessary.

"Ah! Long Ao Nine Heavens, the waters of the Dark Group are shallow after all!"

Zhou Xiong sighed helplessly.

"Director Zhou, no matter what, I’m originally from the Dark Group, and should the Dark Group need anything in the future, I will unconditionally lend my support."

Tang Ming promptly affirmed his position.

"Good then! I’ll temporarily seal the records of Tang Xin, allowing you to restore your standing in the Dark Group with Tang Xin’s identity should you need it later, which won’t affect the Liu Family’s neutrality."

Zhou Xiong’s eyes lit up, cheerfully suggesting.

"That’s indeed a solution."

Tang Ming nodded in agreement.

"Since Young Master Tang is planning a graceful exit, how should matters concerning Liu Gaoze be arranged?"

Zhou Xiong uncertainly asked Tang Ming.

Presently, Liu Gaoze is merely a project lead in the Dark Group, with a relatively low standing, albeit somewhat special.