Extreme Almightiest Young Master

Chapter 829: Sowing Discord with Wicked Words

"What’s the use of such fiery temper? Anger harms the body. I know that the Nangong Family has come to pick someone up, and I really find that funny. Who exactly has the Nangong Family come to collect this time? Are you still thinking of the Old Monster? Haha, let me tell you, the Ancestor of the Li Family defeated the Old Monster two days ago, and the Old Monster can’t possibly leave the Capital City. Do you really think that the Nangong Family can escape this time? Such wishful thinking. I’d advise you to disband the Nangong Family sooner rather than later, haha..."

Seeing Nangong Mingyue so angered, Yue Bufan felt even happier, growing more insolent as he spoke, and directly revealed the injury of the Old Monster. It served as a good blow to the Nangong Family, so they would stop harboring any grandiose delusions of halting the Li Family’s advance. Their resistance was like a mantis trying to stop a chariot, an overestimation of their own strength.

In his view, the Nangong Family was now resisting pointlessly; facing the current Li Family, they had no hope at all. The Old Monster had already been injured, and it was even less likely for anyone else to be a match for the Ancestor of the Li Family. Now the Nangong Family was still thinking about resisting the Li Family, which was nothing less than foolish.

However, as soon as Yue Bufan finished speaking, he suddenly thought of something. That was, Nangong He, the elder patriarch of the Nangong Family, wouldn’t be a fool either, bringing several people including Nangong Mingyue to meet someone—such a lineup was indeed impressive. He found himself wanting to know exactly who the Nangong Family had come to collect this time. Thinking about this, Yue Bufan’s eyes began to twinkle; he was considering how to convey the information about the person the Nangong Family was collecting to Li Litian, to gain some advantages. That was what he wanted.

"What?"

"The Old Monster was defeated by Li Deming?"

"How... how is that possible?"

"Heavens... then... then who else can be a match for Li Deming..."

...

Upon hearing Yue Bufan speak thus, several people of the Nangong Family, including Nangong Mingyue, were stunned by this news. They knew Li Deming was powerful, but had never imagined he would be strong enough to defeat the Old Monster, who had long been reputed as the foremost in the Cultivation World. But now... now that he had been defeated by Li Deming, it was just too inconceivable, completely impossible.

Although they were reluctant to admit it, those of the Nangong Family all knew that this piece of news would probably not be false, as such matters were not easily concealed. Had it been mentioned by someone else, they might still harbor doubts, but coming from Yue Bufan, they had to contemplate it. Yue Bufan was the Li Family’s lackey, their spokesperson in Australia, so it made sense that he would be privy to this information.

At this thought, all of the Nangong Family members began to panic. If Li Deming had defeated the Old Monster, didn’t that mean Li Deming was now the foremost in the Cultivation World? In that case, just who was the family elder picking up today? And the elder was so confident that this person could help the Nangong Family weather this catastrophe... It was too inconceivable. They had never heard of anyone more formidable than the Old Monster...

"Get lost, or I’ll cripple you! Don’t spread malicious rumors here!"

Nangong He had not intended to speak, but upon hearing Yue Bufan reveal the Old Monster’s injury, he could not restrain himself from reprimanding him. The injury of the Old Monster was true; he had learned of it from the Old Monster himself and knew that Li Deming had already gained the upper hand over the Old Monster by half a move. However, revealing such information at this moment brought no advantage to the Nangong Family, and could only shake their confidence. So how could he possibly allow Yue Bufan to blather on without restraint?

Nangong He’s face was ashen. He had great disdain for lackeys like Yue Bufan, but just as with Nangong Mingyue, in such a setting, it was truly not appropriate for him to take action. Moreover, after his last confrontation with Li Deming, his internal injuries had only been suppressed, not healed. If it were not absolutely necessary, he really could not strike out, but Yue Bufan was wholly insufferable. If Yue Bufan continued to spew nonsense, Nangong He really wouldn’t mind taking action to cripple him.

"Fine, I’ll back off, okay? Elder Nangong, don’t explode with anger. The fact is the fact. Why hide it? I refuse to believe the Old Monster wouldn’t tell you about it. How could you not know? Right now, the Li Family is in its prime. Siding with the Li Family is the wisest move. If you continue this stubborn resistance, the Nangong Family will inevitably be destroyed by your hands. The situation is as it is; you do what you think is best. I can only dream of the day the Nangong Family can escape this disaster."

Upon hearing Nangong He speak, Yue Bufan held no reservations, continuing with his speech. As the spokesperson for the Li Family in Australia, of course, he spoke in favor of the Li Family. And now, with the Nangong Family still being so defiant, they were bound to be eliminated by the Li Family. As for the prospect of the Nangong Family genuinely pledging allegiance to the Li Family, Yue Bufan did not believe such a thing for a moment. If the Nangong Family had any such ideas, they would have done so long ago, rather than waiting until now, when things had escalated to the point of total ruin.

In other words, does that not mean that his Yue Family would replace the Nangong Family’s position in Australia in the future? Where else could he find such a golden opportunity? After enduring the suppression of the Nangong Family for so many years, the chance to vent was finally at hand. How could he not seize this opportunity to relish in verbal triumph? He might never get such a chance again. With the Nangong Family dead, what other opportunities could there be? Thus, Yue Bufan took advantage of the moment to indulge in a satisfying spree of taunting.

Just as he was about to continue, all of a sudden, he saw Nangong He move, and a strand of Gang Qi shot straight at him. Frightened, he immediately darted far away. Although he too was an S-level expert, compared to Nangong He, he knew his place. Therefore, even if he had been speaking so gleefully, he had also been keeping an eye on Nangong He, precisely because he feared a sudden strike from him. As expected, Nangong He, in his rage, unleashed the Gang Qi, allowing him to dodge the Ancestor of Nangong Family’s attack even in his vigilant state.

Yue Bufan dared not speak recklessly now. He had seen and felt that Nangong He was truly furious. If he continued to speak and provoked Nangong He to really attack, then he would be in for bad luck. Indeed, he could run away, but that would mean losing the purpose of his visit today. Hadn’t he come here to witness the person that the Nangong Family had invited? He had not yet seen who it was. How then could he explain to the Li Family Patriarch, Li Litian, upon his return? For now, Yue Bufan could only stand far away in silence, his eyes intently fixed on the exit, eager to see the person Nangong He had invited this time...

"Ancestor, what should we do now?"

"Even the Old Monster is no match, then this person..."

"Ancestor, please tell us who this person you’ve invited is!"

"Ancestor, are we really..."

...

As Nangong Mingyue and the others listened on, their hearts started to panic. They had truly not anticipated such a scenario and really wanted to know who this person the Ancestor had invited was. They all wanted to know, with the situation so dire, how the Ancestor could still possess such confidence. It seemed almost impossible. The words spoken by Yue Bufan felt like heavy bricks pressing down on their chests, unable to think of any solution to the current predicament.

Upon hearing this, Nangong Pingfeng’s heart also felt a sudden pang of dread. Yue Bufan’s revelations were completely unknown to him. At this moment, feelings of relief began to surface within Nangong Pingfeng. Fortunately, he had made a decision earlier, leaving himself a way out, otherwise, what would his fate be once the Nangong Family was destroyed by the Li Family?

In Nangong Pingfeng’s view, the Nangong Clan was absolutely unable to withstand the Li Family’s onslaught, doomed to a path of destruction. Although he was a member of the Nangong Clan, who wouldn’t want to live a good life? With that thought, he stealthily glanced at Yue Bufan and began to ponder over the path he should take going forward...

"You actually believe the words of a petty man. You only need to remember one thing: I am the Guardian of the Nangong Family. How could I possibly allow the Nangong Family to fall? You just need to have faith in me." At this moment, Nangong He knew he had to instill confidence in the Nangong Family; otherwise, even if Lin Feng came and saw the Nangong Family members in such a state, becoming angry and giving up on them, then the situation would truly be irredeemable, not to mention other matters.

Nangong He didn’t want to think about anything else at the moment because he trusted the Old Monster. If even Lin Feng couldn’t help the Nangong Family, then it would mean that the Nangong Family was truly doomed this time. As the Ancestor of the Nangong Family, he had done all that he could. With such an outcome, there was nothing left for him to do. Even if he were to face the ancestors of the Nangong Family down below, Nangong He could say that he had done his duty without regret.

Upon hearing Nangong He’s words, Nangong Mingyue and the others ceased their queries. Just as the Ancestor had said, he, as the Guardian of the Nangong Family, could not possibly harm the Nangong Family. At this point, they could only follow the Ancestor’s guidance and wait for the person who would help the Nangong Family. They placed all their hopes on the newcomer, wishing that this person could truly help the Nangong Family overcome this crisis. Still, they couldn’t help but wonder—who could this person be, when even the Old Monster was no match for Li Deming?

...

Meanwhile, inside the Huang Family, chaos reigned supreme. Ever since Huang Shi brought Huang Yu back from the gambling ship to the Huang Family, the household had been turned upside down. No one within the Huang Family had expected that the previous gambling loss incident would turn out to be orchestrated by Huang Yu; they were all unable to accept this fact.

As such, Huang Mingtian simply could not believe his son Huang Yu could do such a thing. Debates over the matter had started since yesterday afternoon, vowing to protect his son no matter what. Though Huang Mingtian had more than one son, Huang Yu’s talent in business was exceptional and his most valued son. He could not allow his son to be ruined by this scandal; otherwise, according to the family rules, his son would be expelled from the family.

An afternoon and an entire evening passed by, and the Huang Family was embroiled in endless debates...