Chapter Thirty-Six: The Identity of Little Fatty

  Shangguan Qixue gazed at Tang Qing with a skeptical expression, her mind seemingly filled with doubts. However, after careful consideration, she couldn't think of any other reason why Tang Qing would possess such immense strength without having refined his physical body, except for the possibility that he had consumed the Qi Hua Hu Wei fruit. As she pondered, Shangguan Qixue suddenly recalled their earlier battle, where this guy always seemed to anticipate her moves and counterattack at the right moment. How did he possess such sharp intuition?

  No! Even if his insight is sharp, it's impossible to anticipate the enemy's moves unless he has reached an unfathomable level of cultivation that allows him to see through all changes. But this guy in front of me doesn't even have a hint of cultivation. Could it be that he was once a master? What reason could lead to complete loss of cultivation? That's also impossible, for even if one loses their cultivation, the skin would still show signs of refinement, but this guy's skin clearly doesn't.

  Shangguan Qixue was really curious in her heart, but she didn't continue to ask questions. Instead, she gazed deeply at the guy eating nuts and fell into deep thought.

  "I may look quite nice, but you don't have to stare at me like that."

  Tang Qing sat in a chair with his legs crossed, holding a plate and eating while smiling at her.

  "Hahaha..." Shangguan Qixue's smile was as beautiful as a flower, and her stunning face at this moment emitted a charming laugh that made people's hearts flutter.

  "What's so funny?" Tang Jing narrowed his eyes in puzzlement and asked.

  "It's nothing." Upper Official Gui Xue was smiling yet not smiling, gazing at him mysteriously, shaking her head slightly, saying, "You go back first."

  Tang Qing stood up and took a step forward, then suddenly turned around again, pointing at the plate of nuts and said, "Give me those nuts too."

  "Take it if you like to eat."

  Tang Qing smiled and poured the nuts from the plate into his mouth, not being polite at all. As he was leaving, he asked, "What's the name of these nuts? They taste pretty good."

  "Mad Devil Fruit."

  "What's 'Madman Fruit'?" Tang Jing puckered his lips, vaguely recalling that Madman Fruit was a toxic medicinal herb. No wonder he felt off when he ate it earlier. But after swallowing this thing, the scorching heat inside him was like having his liver and intestines torn apart, yet he felt an extraordinary pleasure, as if his insides were churning over. It seemed that using it to make wine would be perfect!

  "Frenzied Fruit is a special medicinal herb, often used to suppress the bloodthirsty demonic nature in one's heart through toxic means. If ordinary people were to take it for an extended period, they would end up with a greatly disturbed mind, becoming frenzied and deranged. I didn't expect your taste to be so heavy, actually liking to eat this. However, you don't need to worry about anything, eating just this much won't drive you mad."

  "Well, in that case... I'll take my leave."

  Tang Jing held the "Frenzy Fruit" as if it were a precious treasure, and still popped one into his mouth. After chewing, his mouth was filled with a spicy and numbing sensation, and after swallowing, it felt like a volcanic eruption in his stomach. This feeling was really too refreshing, and he couldn't help but regret not discovering this delicious thing earlier. He thanked the person and left.

  Shangguan Qixue gazed at Tang Qing's departing back, her beautiful eyes gradually becoming complex. To be honest, she had never looked up to Tang Qing before and didn't even bother to take a second glance. But unexpectedly, this guy... She shook her head slightly, her eyes suddenly becoming distant and lost, with a hint of worry appearing between her eyebrows. For the time being, let's not talk about how Tang Qing managed to anticipate his enemy and launch a counterattack. The fact that he had consumed the Qihua Tiger Might Fruit alone made Shangguan Qixue extremely worried. If it was true as he said, that Tang Qing would be unable to cultivate for the rest of his life, then what about Ling'er and Mo'er? Would they have to spend their entire lives with this burden?

  She shook her head slightly, let out a soft sigh, and leaned against the table with her elbow on the surface, pinching her forehead. "Xiao Pangzi, I told you before that if you dare to enter my hall again..."

  Her voice had barely fallen when a fat man wearing loose long gown, with a greasy face, rushed out of the inner room in a hurry, holding up his hands and shouting, "Don't hit me! My master sister, I'm here to report to you!" This fat man was none other than Wang Baozi, Wang Kuan from the outer sect.

  "When I left, I asked you to secretly protect Tang Qing, what did you say? 'Leave it to me'? Now seven outer sect disciples are injured, is this your doing?"

  "Hey, my senior sister, you don't know the situation at that time." Wang Baozi looked very casual, sitting in a chair, brewing tea for himself and eating nuts. He grabbed a handful of nuts and put them in his mouth, chewing vigorously as he spoke. "When Gao Yingcai and Wu Feng were about to make their move, I was thinking of intervening, but who knew that Tang Jing would strike so quickly! In the blink of an eye, Wu Feng and Gao Yingcai were crippled. My god! That skill, that strength, that explosive momentum, it scared my heart into trembling."

  "Besides, the task you entrusted to me was just secretly protecting Tang Jing, but didn't Tang Jing get hurt?" Wang Pangzi took a sip of fragrant tea and smacked his lips, saying, "However, what's the origin of this Tang kid? It's really suspicious! Earlier I heard him say he consumed the Qihua Tiger Fruit, and after thinking about it, it seems only that fruit could make him like this. But earlier you used your physical strength to fight him and weren't his match, which is quite strange." As he spoke, Wang Pangzi suddenly slapped the table and stood up with a face full of indignation, saying, "But that Tang kid was too despicable! He actually dared...dared to take advantage of the situation and grope Master's butt! How detestable! Humph! When I get the chance, I'll definitely teach that Tang kid a lesson!"

  It wasn't until then that Shangguan Qianxue realized she had been too surprised by Tang Qing earlier and had forgotten about this matter. She was furious in her heart, but it wasn't suitable for Wang Buzi to show it here, so she secretly vowed to find an opportunity to get revenge.

  "Sister, don't worry, I'll definitely help you take revenge! Just give the word and I'll go right away to castrate him."

  "Get out!" Officer Guan Qixue suddenly raised her head, her expression furious, her eyes frosty.

  Wang Pangzi suddenly shrunk his neck and retreated a few steps, before muttering in a low voice, "Aren't we trying to help you vent your anger, Shifu?"

  "Are you looking for a fight? If there's something on your mind, spit it out! And after that, get lost!"

  Wang Pangzi curled his lips and said, "Actually, it's nothing serious. It's just that Wu Feng and Gao Yingcai were beaten into cripples by Tang Qing. From my understanding of the four elders and those old turtles, they will definitely stir up trouble and ruin your reputation." Seeing Shangguan Qiusuo not speaking, Wang Pangzi walked a few steps forward, lowered his voice, and made a beheading gesture with his hand, saying, "Why don't I just go and chop off those old turtles' heads? It's better than having them jumping around all day."

  "Kill them and you'll be in charge of Qingyun Gate?" Shangguan Qixue glared at him with a bad temper.

  "But can't just let these few people do as they please?"

  "Just wait and see, I've already made contact with the upper echelons. As long as there's a suitable candidate, they'll notify me."

  "So it turns out that you had already made preparations, Master!" Wang Baozi suddenly realized.

  "That's all, isn't it? Scram." Officer Guan Xue waved her hand, signaling Wang Pangzi to leave.

  Wang Pangzi wanted to say something more, but seeing the impatient expression on Shangguan Qixue's face, he didn't dare to say much. He walked to the door and hesitated for a moment, thinking for a long time before speaking up, "Sister! What is the origin of that Tang kid? I only remember him being brought by Ling'er County Princess and Yunxianzi. What is their relationship? Why did you help him build his foundation and make him your direct disciple? Tell me!"

  Wang Pu asked many times about this matter, but Shangguan Qiyue had never answered him before, and it was the same this time.

  "Don't ask what shouldn't be asked." Xiang Guan Xue stood up, looking a bit tired, and said, "I'm a bit exhausted. I want to rest for the next few days and don't want anyone or anything trivial disturbing me. Do you understand my meaning?"

  "Huh... What Sister means is..." Wang Baozi hesitated for a moment, then hastily smiled and said, "Sister, you just rest, I'll take care of everything."