Chapter 954: Chapter 954

He may not dare to offend a Seven-star Martial Master like Chen Cang, but with his Six-star prowess, it’s more than enough to teach a Five-star bodyguard a lesson.

Xin Badao was slightly taken aback, sizing Liu Bi up with a look of disdain: "Where did this beggar come from, dressed so shabbily, daring to make bold claims in my Poison Sect leader’s house? Are you looking for death?"

"Bastard, I challenge you to a duel, do you dare to accept?"

Liu Bi was instantly furious, staring at Xin Badao with a fierce fighting spirit. He had to display his strength in front of Tang Ming, he absolutely couldn’t afford to be underestimated.

"Who the hell are you? Do you have the qualifications to duel with me?"

Xin Badao disdainfully questioned.

Yao Buji glanced at Chu Batian, who stood aside with his eyes closed, and suddenly realized something.

If Chu Batian, the Great Elder of the Poison Sect, was serving as Tang Ming’s bodyguard, the identity of the other bodyguard couldn’t be lower than Chu Batian. Could it be the Sect Master of the Poison Sect?

"This is Liu Bi, the Sect Master of the Flowing Cloud Sect. May I know how to address you?"

Yao Buji quickly stepped forward to introduce himself.

"Yes, I am the Sect Master of the Flowing Cloud Sect..."

Liu Bi adjusted his clothing and proudly said.

"Hmph, what’s so great about being a Sect Master?"

Xin Badao curled his lips in disdain, "I’m the Sect Master of the Poison Sect, Xin Badao. I’m a Sect Master too; how come I’m not as arrogant as you?"

"Are you really Xin Badao, the Sect Master of the Poison Sect?"

Yao Buji’s eyes widened in disbelief as he looked at Chu Batian: "Is what he said true?"

"Absolutely true, this indeed is our Poison Sect Master, Xin Badao."

Chu Batian nodded with a smile.

Liu Bi was dumbfounded. What was going on here? How come Tang Ming was surrounded by such monsters—a Seven-star weirdo, and two big shots from the Poison Sect? Could it be that his relationship with the Poison Sect wasn’t a partnership but rather a domination?

"Did you both see that?"

Tang Ming casually spoke, giving Liu Bi an amused look: "The two big shots of the Poison Sect can only serve as my bodyguards. Do you think you qualify to cooperate with me?"

Liu Bi’s face changed unpredictably, unable to react for a moment.

Yao Buji, on the other hand, had a bitter expression. Although he knew that Tang Ming’s power was strong, he hadn’t expected it to be this overwhelming.

"Here’s the plan. I have urgent matters and am heading to the Imperial City tomorrow. You two can find a place to stay temporarily in Songlan City. As for whether to cooperate or submit, we can discuss it when I get back."

Tang Ming yawned, giving orders impatiently.

"Don’t push it too far."

Upon hearing this, Liu Bi could no longer endure and stood up: "Do you think you’re the only one I can cooperate with? If it weren’t for Yao Buji’s strong recommendation, I wouldn’t have bothered to find you. Since you’re being so disrespectful, I don’t need to work with you either."

Seeing Tang Ming ignoring him while he had important matters to attend to, Liu Bi’s patience snapped. Additionally, noticing that those around Tang Ming weren’t good people and realizing that cooperation wouldn’t bring any benefits, but rather his status might be diminished beyond recognition, he didn’t want to swallow his pride.

"Sect Master, please don’t act rashly."

Yao Buji quickly advised, knowing that Tang Ming had a Seven-star Martial Master and the entire Poison Sect’s support. Such strength could definitely aid in reclaiming the Flowing Cloud Sect. Though it hurt his pride, wasn’t it worth tolerating a bit for the sake of the sect?

"Hmph, if this place doesn’t accommodate me, there’s still somewhere that will. I refuse to believe as a Sect Master I can’t find a partner," Liu Bi coldly snorted, his attitude resolute.

"Whatever. Take care on your way out."

Tang Ming shrugged indifferently. He wasn’t interested in these two dispensable guys. Even if he accepted them, he’d only have Chen Cang or the two heads of the Poison Sect discipline them.

"Farewell, you will regret this."

Liu Bi spat these harsh words and left with Yao Buji.

"Brother Ming, what kind of sect is this Bullshit Sect anyway? Why have I never heard of it?"

After Liu Bi and Yao Buji left, Chen Cang curiously asked.

"Haha, I’ve never heard of it either."

Tang Ming laughed, waving his hand: "Don’t bother with those two idiots. Let me assign you some tasks. This trip to the Imperial City is uncertain of my return. Don’t cause any trouble while I’m gone."

Thereafter, they held an impromptu meeting on the spot. Liu Mengting and Li Xiaoli weren’t interested in these matters and obediently went to their rooms to play games.

After leaving the Liu Family’s villa, Yao Buji followed Liu Bi while complaining all the way: "Sect Master, can’t you change your habit of a Sect Master’s temperament a bit? We are asking for help, shouldn’t we endure even if we’re humiliated? You’ve seen Tang Ming’s influence; even the Great Elder and Sect Master of the Poison Sect have defected to him. It isn’t shameful for us to follow suit."

Liu Bi glanced at Yao Buji and sneered: "Precisely because the Poison Sect people have already submitted to him, we cannot stoop to colluding with them. With the Poison Sect under his control, he naturally won’t be devoted to us. Besides, what I seek is cooperation, not submission, understand?"

"But you saw, Tang Ming has a Seven-star Martial Master and the forces of the Poison Sect. If he is willing to help, we can definitely reclaim the sect."

Yao Buji sighed, looking worriedly at Liu Bi: "What should we do now? Who will cooperate with us, who even has such power?"

"Hehe, do you really think there’s no one else?"

Liu Bi gave a sly smile, confidently saying: "In your mind, Tang Ming is the only option, but to me, he’s merely one of the choices."

Yao Buji was momentarily stunned but then asked excitedly: "Do you have another potential ally, Sect Master?"

"Of course! This is the difference between you and me. I have much more information than you."

Liu Bi adjusted his clothes, proudly saying: "According to my intel, the Dark Group recently established a Martial Arts Inspection Team. Their Group Leader is named Tang Xin, a powerful Seven-star Martial Master, and their office is in the provincial capital. The team has just been set up and is in need of people. If we seek cooperation, not only can we reclaim the Flowing Cloud Sect, but we might even become members of the Martial Arts Inspection Team in the future. That would be far more promising than following Tang Ming!"

"I see. Sect Master, your insight is unparalleled!"

Yao Buji was overjoyed but then grew concerned: "But can the Martial Arts Inspection Team really help us reclaim our sect?"

"Yes, according to the intel, the Dark Group’s Martial Arts Inspection Team under Group Leader Tang Xin has already begun operations in the martial arts world. Recently, they even helped save the Heavenly Cloud Palace. A new official tends to act boldly. If we ask for his help, he definitely won’t refuse. It’s a great chance to boost the Martial Arts Inspection Team’s status in the martial arts world."

Liu Bi confidently analyzed.