"Big brother, that guy over there has been sneaking glances at your wife!"

Jiang Chen and a few others had just arrived at the gathering spot of several families when Lou Qiangqiang raised his hand, pointing to a spot and began to complain.

Jiang Chen followed where Lou Qiangqiang was pointing, raised his eyebrows slightly, a flash of doubt crossed his eyes, and then he turned to look at Ye Jingyi.

"That person is Zhuge Junlie, the eldest young master of the Zhuge Family. I have been expanding Yi Chen along the river during this period, and the companies have had several collaborations with the Zhuge Family, which I discussed with Zhuge Junlie. He..."

Ye Jingyi paused for a moment, a meaningful look flashing in her eyes.

Jiang Chen instantly understood and his brows furrowed tightly.

"Sister-in-law, that guy wants to make a move on you? Has he lost his mind?"

Lou Qiangqiang looked at Ye Jingyi with a face full of astonishment. Having accompanied Jiang Chen to the Chi Xiao Sect, he knew about the relationships between Jiang Chen, Chi Xiao Sect, and the Zhuge Family, and he found it unbelievable that someone from the Zhuge Family would dare target Ye Jingyi.

"Behind Zhuge Qingfeng is a martial artist in the Semi Venerable Venerable Realm!" Yan Hu whispered.

Upon hearing this, Lou Family Patriarch and others were stunned for a moment, then turned to look in the direction of the Zhuge Family, their faces showing surprised expressions.

"This matter is probably not so simple! I know all the people at the Innate Peak of the Chi Xiao Sect, not to mention those in the Semi Venerable Venerable Realm as I helped them to break through. I definitely should recognize them, but I have never seen that Semi Venerable following Zhuge Qingfeng,"

Jiang Chen said solemnly, "He... might be from Youming Hall!"

"Youming Hall?! Teacher, do you mean..." Tang Wanru gasped.

"Youming Hall?!"

"How is that possible?!"

"Could it be..."

Lou Family Patriarch and the others gasped softly, their faces full of shock.

"Youming Hall once ambushed Lu Chengfeng and caused trouble at the Chi Xiao Sect. If they want to split the Zhuge Family, I am not surprised at all!"

Looking in the direction of the Zhuge Family once more, Jiang Chen's eyes narrowed slightly, a cold light flashing through them: "But since I have encountered them, they will not have an easy time."

Everyone felt a chill in their hearts, sensing that the situation was not so simple!

"Mr. Jiang, if there is anything you need help with, my Tang Family will definitely give our full support!" Tang Yulin immediately expressed his stance.

Tang Yulin could tell something was up from Old Master Tang's attitude towards Jiang Chen, and although he was not clear on the details, currying favor was definitely the right move.

"Tang Second Young Master, try your best to keep the third young master away from the Zhuge Family and also keep an eye on the movements of the Zhuge Family, especially those from Youming Hall. When they leave Xi Bo, I'll pay them a visit," Jiang Chen spoke softly.

"Alright!" Tang Yulin nodded gently.

"Everyone!" A shout rang out, and everyone looked forward.

Tang Jiawei, with a smile on his face, swept his gaze over everyone and spoke loudly: "Today is my grandfather's birthday. Here, on behalf of the Tang Family, I thank you all for coming from afar!"

"No need for formalities, Family Head Tang!"

"Wishing Old Master Tang a long life!"

"Wishing Old Master Tang a fortune as vast as the East Sea and longevity like the southern mountain's pine!"

"Wishing Tang..."

Everyone stood up to wish Old Master Tang.

Old Master Tang got up, smiling as he clasped his hands and made a circle around the room, everyone clasped their hands in return.

"Next, the birthday feast begins. Everyone, enjoy yourselves!" Tang Jiawei announced without much ado.

A series of exquisite dishes were brought up, and everyone began to eat.

The banquet concluded with everyone feeling satisfied!

Tang Jiawei exchanged pleasantries, and the guests began to leave while the darkness had already settled in; the banquet had lasted an entire afternoon!

"Mr. Jiang, it hasn't been easy coming from so far, and it has gotten late. Why don't you all stay the night before departing," Tang Yulin earnestly looked at Jiang Chen.

Jiang Chen blinked, the corners of his mouth slightly curving, then turned to look at Tang Wanru: "Wan Ru, what do you think?"

Tang Wanru, surprised, glanced at Jiang Chen, her face blushing slightly, she whispered, "I defer to the master's decision!"

"Haha, well then, let's stay one night; I actually have matters to discuss with Old Master Tang," Jiang Chen said with a light laugh.

"I'll make the arrangements right away!" Tang Yulin exclaimed, standing up excitedly and quickly heading towards the banquet hall exit.

Jiang Chen and the others chuckled softly, teasingly looking at Tang Wanru, whose face turned even redder, before she turned her head and buried it in Ye Jingyi's chest.

Ye Jingyi rolled her eyes at Jiang Chen and began whispering in Tang Wanru's ear.

"Haha!"

"Haha..."

Jiang Chen and the others burst into laughter.

After a while, when most of the guests had departed, Jiang Chen softly spoke, "I'm going to talk to Old Master Tang for a bit; wait here for the return of the second young master!"

"Okay!" Ye Jingyi and the others nodded.

Jiang Chen got up and walked towards the Tang Family's table; at this moment, Tang Jiawei and a group of middle-aged and young Tang Family members were seeing off the guests, leaving only Old Master Tang and a young man there.

During the meal, through Tang Yulin's introduction, Jiang Chen learned that the young man was Tang Yucheng, the eldest young master of the Tang Family, who had been studying abroad and was a doctoral student at a renowned international university in the Northern Confederation!

"Old Master Tang," Jiang Chen approached Old Master Tang and greeted him softly.

Old Master Tang looked up at Jiang Chen and chuckled, "What is it?"

"Old master, may I have a word in private!" Jiang Chen said, glancing at Tang Yucheng.

Old Master Tang was slightly taken aback, then nodded gently, stood up, and led Jiang Chen towards a side door of the banquet hall.

Jiang Chen nodded at Tang Yucheng and turned to follow.

Tang Yucheng smiled faintly at Jiang Chen, but as Jiang Chen turned away, a sinister gleam flashed in Tang Yucheng's eyes as he coldly watched Jiang Chen's retreating figure, then stood up and left the table.

Jiang Chen seemed to sense something and turned his head, looking doubtfully at Tang Yucheng, then frowned slightly, watched Tang Yucheng's departing figure intently, and hurried to catch up with Old Master Tang.

Something felt off about Tang Yucheng!

"Old master, is Tang Yucheng not a martial artist?"

On the way to the Tang Family's private reception room, Jiang Chen, thinking about what was odd about Tang Yucheng, asked in surprise.

The Tang Family is a top martial arts family, yet the eldest young master of the Tang Family is not a martial artist, which was somewhat puzzling.

"Right!"

Old Master Tang nodded somewhat sorrowfully and spoke softly, "Yu Cheng's mother died in childbirth, and due to complications during the birth, his meridians were affected, rendering him unable to practice cultivation techniques."

Alas!

Old Master Tang sighed, his eyes filled with reminiscence, "Yu Cheng is also a pitiful child. His father died overseas due to conflicts with the Grand Virtue Gate while his mother was pregnant with him, and his grandfather, my eldest son, took them abroad hoping the child could be born closer to his father."

"But unexpectedly, they were targeted by enemies, my eldest son died in battle, and his mother, heavily pregnant, died on the run from childbirth complications. When I arrived, only he, still held in his mother's arms, was alive!"

"I see."

Jiang Chen nodded slightly, a flicker of confusion passing through his eyes.

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