Chapter 45: Tang Qian

  Tang Yan felt an enormous threat, these ice crystals seemed to have a strange energy, not only freezing his body but also his meridians, just like the threat Elinda had faced before. What kind of martial arts had Zhou Lingluo cultivated? Even though Tang Yan didn't know much about the martial arts of this continent, he knew that this ice-sealing meridian technique was extraordinary.

  Tang Yan clung to his consciousness with all his might, not allowing himself to fall into a coma. Silently, he circulated the Undying Heavenly Art, and under its powerful circulation, the life mist in his dantian finally reacted, emitting a rich life energy that spread through his meridians. As expected, these ice crystals quickly dissolved upon encountering this life energy. Soon, his meridians were unblocked, his spiritual power recovered, and his body once again emanated the eerie green flames of the ghostly fire.

  Gradually, cracks began to appear in the ice crystal, and after a moment... it shattered with a loud crash.

  Tang Yan let out a long, slow breath and continued to circulate his spiritual energy to warm up his cold body. Wu Zong and Wu Ling were still separated by an enormous gap, and at this moment... Tang Yan truly felt it deeply.

  "Brother!!" A surprised shout of delight came from the front, Tang Ying didn't wait for Lie Yan Shi to stop before she took a swift step forward, tightly hugging Tang Yan, excitedly jumping up and down.

  "Huh? These are......" Tang Yan looked around at the large lions gathering around, vaguely remembering that his family seemed to have raised a few, but they were always locked up within the family compound. The Second Young Master of the Tang Family had only occasionally seen them, but had never paid much attention to them.

  "Great Grandfather has released all the Blazing Lions to find you, and...and..." Tang Ying excitedly pointed at the distant sky, where Tang Ba and Wu Wang were rapidly approaching.

  "That is... " able to tread on air and walk, a strong man of Wu Wang level, or four?!

  "Tang Jun, Tang Ba, Tang Qing, and Tang Hao, the four personal bodyguards of Great Grandfather." Tang Ying's small face was full of pride, and her excitement was beyond words. For all the young generations in the family, Tang Jun, Tang Qiong, Tang Ba, Tang Qing, and Tang Hao, these five martial kings with a reputation for being ruthless, were like war gods in their hearts. Normally, they would hardly ever see them, even if they did, it was just a glimpse, never thinking that one day they would all be together.

  "Master!!" Four figures stepped out of thin air, each retracting their thick auras and nodding slightly towards Tang Yan, thus fulfilling the family's etiquette.

  Tang Yan carefully sized them up, similar to Tang Ying. The "butcher" he usually saw was only Tang Qiong, and the other four were basically not seen before. Now, based on his family's description, it can be roughly judged who they are.

  The first of the majestic and heroic men is named Tang Jun, the head of the five great butchers, silent and taciturn, but with courage and strategy. He is also the adopted son of Tang Yan's, his right-hand man, and his strength has reached the third rank of Wu Wang. Within the family, he is second only to Tang Yan in terms of power. For some medium-sized families and forces, a third-rank Wu Wang is enough to sweep them away!!

  The thin man on the left is Tang Ba, second only to Tang Qiang, ranking third. He has reached the boundary of the Second Stage Wu Wang and appears to be frivolous and lazy on the surface, but he is extremely ruthless by nature and is a real hooligan. The entire family is loyal only to Tang Yan Shan, and has even fought with the younger brother of the Tang family's master, who is also Tang Ying's father.

  The man on the right is named Tang Qing, robust and simple-minded, with a shiny bald head that is very eye-catching. He is ranked fourth among the five great butchers of the Tang family and is a first-class martial king. Like Tang Ba, he cannot be judged by his appearance, as beneath his simple and honest appearance lies a heavy murderous intent. He is also one of the few people in the Tang family who can cultivate the Flame Technique to seven strikes. His diligence makes up for his clumsiness, which is the best explanation. It is said that when Tang Qing unleashes his seven-strike slash, even a second-class martial king like Tang Qiong does not dare to take it head-on.

  The middle-aged beauty at the back is named Tang Hao, relatively speaking, not as unusual as the others, but also a famous snake and scorpion beauty, first-class martial king, ranked last among the five great butchers. Her origin is roughly similar to that of Tang Qiong, previously not surnamed Tang, was the leader of a mercenary group, later subdued by Tang Yansong, sworn allegiance to the Tang family, and mastered the martial skill 'Shadow Wing Spread'.

  "Where's Uncle Tang Qiong? Have you found him?" Tang Yan could tell that they didn't treat him with the same kindness as Tang Qiong, their eyes carrying a clear indifference.

  The five great butchers of the Tang family only had Tang Qiong who often guarded Tang Yan, while Tang Jun and others were either outside or guarding Tang Yan's sister. As for their understanding of Tang Yan, it was only based on rumors - a spoiled rich kid, lustful, and without self-control! Naturally, they wouldn't have any good feelings towards him, especially since they had been searching for him in this chaotic forest for two whole months.

  "It has been confirmed from the captive's side, Tang Qiong...has met with an accident." Tang Jun's face was solemn, and no obvious change in expression could be seen, but his eyes were filled with coldness. The outside world called them the "Butcher Five", cruel by nature, prone to sudden changes in mood, but among the five of them, they were like brothers and sisters, and Tang Qiong's death was a huge blow to them.

  Tang Yan frowned and said, "It's impossible for King Zhou Ling to kill Uncle Tang Qiang."

  "How did you know? Are you doubting our judgment?" Tang Ba looked up and down at Tang Yan, who was said to have turned over a new leaf? And could even cultivate martial skills again? And had successfully undergone baptism?

  "What about those captives? Did you kill them all?"

  Tang Baduo said: "Of course they were killed. What's the point of keeping them? Even if it was really like you said, and Zhou Lingwang was behind everything, he wouldn't admit that these people were his."

  Tang Jun said in a low voice, "This matter is of great importance. Before we have absolute evidence, even if we get the evidence, we can't casually announce it to the outside world. These people are left behind and will eventually be a disaster, kill them all."

  Zhou Ling Wang is all-powerful in the Northern Wilderness, and his influence is equally boundless in the Great Zhou Empire. Such a massive entity may have many secret followers. The Tang family has never had good relations with others in the Northern Wilderness. Once Zhou Ling Wang counterattacks, the Tang family will be finished! They might even be framed and harmed.

  With this in mind, the Tang army did not leave a single survivor, and they were all killed.

  "There's another captive here, but she has to stay." Elinda brought over Zhou Lingluo, who was bound up.

  "County Master?" The expressions of Tang's family members changed slightly.

  "Hmm!!" Zhou Linglu hummed coldly.

  "Where is Uncle Tang Qiong?" Tang Yan's mouth curled up in a cold smile as he walked straight towards Zhou Linglu.

  "He's dead, skinned alive and died miserably! Don't worry, you'll get the same treatment as him!"

  "Do you still think of yourself as a noble lady? Do you really think I don't dare to do anything to you? Du Yang, what words are carved on the face of a slave?" Tang Yan's fingertips emitted a cyan flame, which was condensed into a slender steel nail under his skillful control.

  "Huh? The little guy's control over spiritual energy is so precise, it can even condense into a steel nail-like thickness. Tang Jun had been secretly sizing up Tang Yan, trying to find some unusual place. After all, he had served the old master for more than a decade and had never seen him so violent and anxious."

  Du Yang revealed a wicked smile: "This idea is not bad, I like it!! Those who are sent to the mines, those who are sent to the front lines as cannon fodder, generally marked 'chu', women... thrown into brothels and tea houses, generally marked 'bi', kept for personal use... heh heh...'nu'!! If you don't mind, you can mark a 'Tang'-'nu', I think the young lady of the Tang family will be very satisfied."

  Zhou Linglu's face changed slightly, and she glared at Du Yang fiercely.

  Du Yang coldly stared back, although he was just a commoner, but since childhood, he had never been afraid of anything. Being alone and having no family made him even less fearful! Moreover, thinking about his missing and deceased good friends, and then thinking about Zhou Ling Wang using earth-level martial skills to toy with him, there was a surge of evil fire burning in his heart!

  "Tangnuo? There's a county princess who looks like a pretty good slave!!"

  Ailin's expression changed slightly: "Tang Yan, don't be impulsive, she is the Imperial Princess, insulting her is equivalent to insulting the Empire."

  Tang Ba and others secretly shook their heads, Second Master is indeed Second Master, in terms of women, he's just a lower-body animal.

  Zhou Linglu proudly raised her head, coldly staring at Tang Yan, not believing he dared to do this. Being caught was one thing, but humiliating the empire's dignity and honor was another matter altogether. Whoever did it would be doomed, including the entire Tang family.

  "It's nothing, I've already caught her, and I never intended to let her go! Du Yang, hold on to her tightly!" Tang Yan's finger tips, condensed with blue flames, fiercely stabbed towards Zhou Lingluo's forehead.

  "Ah!!" Zhou Lingluo let out a blood-curdling scream and began to struggle violently.

  Du Yang tightly controlled himself, with a hint of excitement flashing at the bottom of his eyes.

  Aileen wanted to stop it, but found that Tang Jun and others were unmoved, just coldly watching.

  "Tang Yan!! You won't die a good death!! I will absolutely not let you off, I won't let the Tang family off!" Zhou Lingluo was shocked and furious, the piercing pain on her forehead made her whole body ice-cold.

  Tang Yan didn't mind, slowly carving while saying: "Answer my previous question, where is Uncle Tang Qiang."

  "She's dead!" Zhou Lingluo shrieked loudly.

  "Don't blame me for not giving you a chance, okay? Complete one more word... and there's another..." Tang Yan wiped away the blood from her forehead, revealing a clear 'Tang' character.

  "How dare you!! I'm going to kill you!"

  "How did I write it again?"

  "A girl, another one." Du Yang smiled secretly.

  "Oh, right, girl..." Tang Yan slowly reached out towards Zhou Lingluo's face.

  "How dare you!! Tang Yan!!! I'll kill you!!! I'm going to kill you!!!" Zhou Lingluo was almost driven mad.

  Puff! The green flame touched the skin and slowly spread into the flesh.

  "I said!!" Zhou Linglu finally collapsed, tears streaming down her face, unable to bear the humiliation of being a slave: "In the dungeon, in the Wang Fu dungeon! Nailed to the thousand-year-old ice pillar."

  "What?" The faces of the four Tang army men changed greatly, Tang Qiang was still alive? This was good news, but he was actually nailed to a thousand-year-old ice pillar? Was this going to torture Tang Qiang to death?

  "What is it?" Tang Yan curiously asked Ailinda.

  Ailinda's face also turned ugly: "It is a very precious material, taken from the extremely cold place, can freeze people's spiritual power, unless it is a person who cultivates ice and snow martial arts, otherwise, being in it for a long time will slowly degenerate into an ordinary person, and be frozen to death by the icy flesh and blood."

  "You're ruthless enough!" Tang Yan's eyes turned cold, and he suddenly grasped Zhou Lingluo's face, quickly carving a character on her right forehead... 'concubine'...

  Tang Qian

  "Ahhh!!!! Tang Yan!!!!" Zhou Lingluo completely collapsed, hysterically screaming.

  "Is there something wrong with your husband?" Tang Yan sneered and said, "We'll bring Zhou Lingluo back to the family and find a way to secretly imprison her. As long as Zhou Lingshuang still wants his own daughter, we will have the opportunity to rescue Tang Qiong uncle. Let's go, let's go home!"