Top-class Bodyguard

Chapter 1000 977: Tang Hongtu

Those people were all dressed in Tang attire, and the one leading was probably around fifty years old, with sparkling eyes, extremely spirited.

"Welcome, everyone. Your presence at the Tang Sect truly brings glory to our humble abode."

Tang Hongtu said with a slight smile.

"You're too kind." Mr. Zhang and others returned the gesture.

"You've traveled a long way. Let us rest first at Yangxin Hall before we have our exchange this time, we should have a good discussion."

Ren Feng stood beside him, and Tang Hongtu looked at Ren Feng, with some doubt in his eyes: "And who might this be?"

"This is Mr. Ren," Zhang Jianliang said, "He is the same Mr. Ren who amazed everyone at Shaolin that day."

"I've heard of your great name for a long time." Tang Hongtu smiled slightly, "I didn't expect Mr. Ren would come to participate in the exchange at our sect."

"No, I'm not here for the exchange; I have other matters," Ren Feng said.

Tang Hongtu was a bit taken aback, but then smiled and said, "Well, guests are guests, please come inside."

Tang Hongtu gestured, and Ren Feng, along with Mr. Zhang and others, proceeded toward Yangxin Hall.

He led them into Yangxin Hall, where they each took their seats.

Tang Hongtu said with a smile, "The exchange is scheduled for tomorrow. As people of the martial world, we shouldn't be as self-centered as before, many cultivation techniques need to be exchanged so that martial arts won't decline."

"Indeed, this time I hope the Tang Sect can provide good guidance." Zhang Jianliang said with a smile.

Servants served tea, placing it beside each person. Tang Hongtu again looked at Ren Feng: "Mr. Ren, may I ask why you have come to our sect?"

Ren Feng said, "Is the Sect Leader of the Tang Sect here?"

"The Sect Leader has been in seclusion for over three years now, unable to see guests," Tang Hongtu said with a slight smile, "If you have any matters, you can tell me; I'm currently handling all affairs for the Tang Sect."

Ren Feng pondered for a moment and then said, "I came to bring Eleven and look for his parents."

"Oh?"

"Have you heard the name Tang Dieyi?"

Tang Hongtu's expression slightly changed. He looked at Ren Feng, his gaze fixed on him.

"That's why I'm here."

Ren Feng did not finish speaking, knowing Tang Hongtu should understand.

"This matter is a taboo in the Tang Sect." Tang Hongtu's tone suddenly became extremely indifferent, "Moreover, with the Sect Leader not present, it's difficult for me to handle."

"I understand, and I don't want to investigate the events of that year, I merely want to help Eleven find his parents." Ren Feng said.

Tang Hongtu glanced at Eleven, sitting beside them, and shook his head: "This matter I truly have no authority over, how about this, it's late today; why don't the two of you stay at the Tang Sect, and we'll discuss this matter tomorrow?"

Ren Feng nodded.

Tang Hongtu stood up and said to Zhang Jianliang, "Mr. Zhang has traveled far; please rest as well. The exchange will start tomorrow."

Suddenly, two groups of people came from outside; one group led Zhang Jianliang and others away, while the other led Ren Feng and Eleven in a different direction.

After Ren Feng and Eleven walked out of the main hall, Tang Hongtu's eyes gleamed with a bright light.

Following the Tang Sect disciple, Ren Feng and Eleven walked directly to the back of the mountain. In a glance, the red walls and white tiles built on the mountain blended into the scenery, seeming not out of place.

In mid-air, there was lingering fog, never dispersing, and the air was extremely fresh; along the way, many Tang Sect members were seen cultivating, and a child, only five or six, was being taught to play with hidden weapons.

Along the way, those from the Tang Sect looked at Ren Feng and Eleven, feeling somewhat puzzled.

Soon, they reached a house at the back of the mountain.

"The two of you will stay here today, and dinner will be sent later," the Tang Sect disciple said respectfully.

"Much appreciated." Ren Feng nodded.

After the person left, Ren Feng gently clasped Eleven's hand.

"Don't worry, it will be alright."

"Mhm."

...

On the other side, Tang Hongtu also returned to his room.

"I didn't expect that a change would occur, and at this time, Tang Dingtian's daughter would return."

Tang Hongtu's face had a cold glint: "But even if she returns, it changes nothing; I'm only half a step away from entering the Profound Realm. Just need to stall for a while longer, until I fully absorb Tang Dingtian's power, I will be the master of the Tang Sect!"

He paced inside the room, releasing his aura, and suddenly, all the items inside were agitated, as if controlled, flying in the air.

But this lasted only a moment before the items dropped back down.

"Still not there yet, need to completely absorb Tang Dingtian's power. However, that newcomer Mr. Ren, why can I not see through him? Even though he defeated Master Ziming, he should be around the Tripod Realm, yet why can't I see through?"

Tang Hongtu was puzzled; during the conversation with Ren Feng earlier, the other's strength made him very wary.

"This person in the Tang Sect will likely be a hidden threat, for now, I should not act rashly."

His eyes gleamed with cold light as he pressed on a bookshelf in his room, suddenly revealing an entrance on the floor, and he jumped down.

As the entrance closed, Tang Hongtu entered a secret passage built two years ago, leading directly to the back mountain where Tang Dingtian was in seclusion.

In the secret passage, twisting with many turns, pressing several mechanisms on the way to open new paths, Tang Hongtu finally stopped in front of a stone door.

The material of this stone door was very special and was connected by hidden mechanism shafts; without knowing the mechanism, attempting a brute force breakthrough was nearly impossible, unless one's strength could destroy the entire mountain.

Entering through the stone door, a circular training area unfolded before him, with several iron chains interlacing from the surrounding stone walls, piercing through a man in the center.

This man was disheveled, with crucial areas like shoulder blades and clavicles all penetrated!

He remained motionless, only lifting his head upon hearing footsteps and, upon seeing Tang Hongtu, showed an expression of rage!

Clang!

Tang Dingtian shook the chains, attempting to strike, but suddenly felt pain within himself; the freshly gathered True Qi dispersed entirely, and drifted back through his body.

"Ah!"

Tang Dingtian shouted in fury, wishing to kill the person before him, to gnaw his flesh, and peel his bones!

"Don't be so agitated."

Tang Hongtu no longer carried the gentle smile of the outside, but rather appeared sinister and ruthless.

Bam!

He slapped Tang Dingtian's chest directly, his left hand formed a claw and grasped at his body, activating a cultivation technique. At that moment, the True Qi within Tang Dingtian was forcibly pulled through his palm, entering Tang Hongtu's body.