Chapter 955: Chapter 955

"So that’s how it is. Seeking help from the Dark Group’s Martial Arts Inspection Team is indeed more promising than following Tang Ming. However, there is a more practical problem. Has the Sect Master considered it?"

Yao Buji realized it suddenly, looking worriedly at Liu Bi.

Liu Bi slightly frowned, looking puzzled at Yao Buji.

"And that’s how do we get to the provincial capital?"

Yao Buji said bitterly, "We haven’t had a full meal for days, and we just had a meal at Tang Ming’s place. Now we don’t have the travel expenses to get to the provincial capital."

Liu Bi was stunned instantly; this indeed seems to be a problem. A penny can bewilder a hero. Who would have thought that the Sect Master of the Flowing Cloud Sect would end up in such a position? Truly lamentable.

"Why don’t we just rob some? Anyway, we just need to get to the provincial capital, and it’s not much money."

Yao Buji gritted his teeth and put forward such an outrageous suggestion.

"That’s the only way. Let’s go. When the boat gets to the pier-head, it will straighten with the current. We will surely think of a solution."

Liu Bi nodded, with things being as they are, in order to seek help from the Dark Group’s Martial Arts Inspection Team, unethical actions had to be taken.

Early the next morning, Tang Ming had already flown out of Songlan City, heading to the Imperial City in advance. Although Li Xiaoli and Liu Mengting also wanted to go along, he refused them. This trip to the Imperial City was fraught with danger, and bringing two girls along was too inconvenient.

By noon, Liu Bi and Yao Buji arrived in the provincial capital. They ended up not robbing anyone after all; it was too shameful. Mighty martial masters robbing ordinary people, even if no one knew, they wouldn’t be able to live with themselves.

In the end, the two relied on their superb skills, hiding on top of a bus, hitching a ride to the provincial capital.

"Finally, we’re here!"

Xin Badao stood in front of the grand building of the Dark Group’s Martial Arts Inspection Team office, looking excitedly at the structure.

"Indeed, indeed. I heard this used to be the West Sea Province branch of the Ming Group, but now it’s occupied by Group Leader Tang Xin. Just by looking at it, you can tell the Dark Group’s Martial Arts Inspection Team is very powerful. As long as they’re willing to help, we can definitely reclaim our sect."

Yao Buji nodded repeatedly, full of hope for the future.

"Absolutely." Liu Bi nodded firmly, sneering, "Once we reclaim the Flowing Cloud Sect and later join the Dark Group’s Martial Arts Inspection Team, we can confront Tang Ming and make him regret how he treated us yesterday."

"Yes, yes, we absolutely have to show them how formidable we are."

Yao Buji immediately agreed.

Just as the two were about to enter the courtyard, security guards from the booth approached: "Who are you? This is the Dark Group’s Martial Arts Inspection Team office, unauthorized personnel are not allowed in, or else take responsibility for the consequences."

"Dear young brother, I am Liu Bi, Sect Master of the Flowing Cloud Sect, here specifically to visit Group Leader Tang Xin. Please announce my arrival."

Liu Bi tidied his clothes, introducing himself earnestly.

"What’s Flowing Cloud Sect?"

The young guard stared at Liu Bi blankly, but he heard that the other party seemed pretty impressive, so he quickly pulled out a radio to communicate with the inside.

Long Duba, hearing that someone from a sect was visiting, dared not dismiss them arbitrarily without knowing the situation. He immediately ordered the guards to let them pass.

This was the first time a sect had come to visit, marking the office’s formal commencement in handling official duties.

Soon after, the young guard handed over two pills to Liu Bi and Yao Buji, telling them to consume them.

"What does this mean?"

Liu Bi held the pills, frowning: "I, as a distinguished Sect Master, come to visit you, yet you don’t even welcome us. Now, why should we take these pills?"

"It’s a rule in our office that if you enter without taking the antidote, you’d get poisoned."

The guard explained expressionlessly, and with a sneer, said, "Though I don’t know what big shots you guys are, a while ago, dozens of martial masters came here to make trouble and ended up being paralyzed by poison. If you’re not afraid of poison, go ahead and don’t take it."

"Is that really the case?"

The expressions of Liu Bi and Yao Buji changed, swallowing the antidote hurriedly because even dozens of martial masters were taken down by poison; they dared not be arrogant at night.

After taking the antidote, the two walked through the yard and entered the building.

Long Duba and Mei Dufeng, along with Long Yi and Long Er, warmly welcomed them in the hall.

"Hey Yao, see this? This is the demeanor and hospitality a big force should have."

Feeling valued, Liu Bi immediately said proudly, "Those guys from Tang Ming can only be considered as upstarts, lacking the demeanor of a big shot. They only know how to be sarcastic to us, utterly detestable."

"Yes, no wonder Group Leader Tang Xin managed to overpower the Ming Group, the quality of his subordinates is indeed high."

Yao Buji sighed as well.

"Hello, gentlemen. I am Long Duba, the acting director of the office. How may I address you, and what brings you here today?"

Long Duba greeted politely and inquired.

"I am Liu Bi, Sect Master of the Flowing Cloud Sect, and this is Elder Yao Buji of our sect. We’ve come to report and discuss matters with Group Leader Tang Xin. After all, he is the leader of the Martial Arts Inspection Team, handling affairs for the entire martial arts world, and our Flowing Cloud Sect could be counted as a force under Group Leader Tang as well."

Liu Bi humbly acknowledged their affiliation with the Martial Arts Inspection Team.

Upon hearing this, Long Duba was delighted. Though the Poison Sect had been quite powerful, no sect had ever visited with such humility. This made Long Duba very pleased.

"Well said, since that’s the case, we should be colleagues."

Long Duba chuckled, regretting, "It’s a pity Group Leader Tang Xin is rather elusive; he’s not in the office now, and I can’t reach him—his phone is turned off."

Liu Bi’s face changed, suddenly becoming nervous: "Then who is in charge of the Martial Arts Inspection Team’s affairs now? I have urgent matters to meet with the senior officials of the team."

Long Duba halted midway through his words, thinking to declare himself the interim head of the Martial Arts Inspection Team. Yet, realizing he couldn’t bear the responsibility for a major sect’s affairs, he quickly changed his tune: "Although I can’t reach Group Leader Tang right now, I can contact our deputy leader, who can handle all affairs in the absence of the leader."

"That works, too. Do you know where the deputy leader is, and whether he has time to meet us?"

Although a bit disappointed, Liu Bi still wanted to meet the deputy leader, figuring dealings with higher authorities were more efficient than with minor figures.