"I thought Tang Ling was going to fight …"
"I thought so too."
"Why is he doing this? Is he afraid?"
"I don't think so. Maybe … I don't know. "
The people who were discussing were the young geniuses in the square. They were the young geniuses from the Safety Sector and the young geniuses who came from different backgrounds.
She watched as Tang Ling clutched his stomach as if he was in extreme pain and screamed in pain. Undoubtedly, the young geniuses were a little disappointed.
In their hearts, Tang Ling was a hero from the grassroots. He was the idol that they could see hope for, but why was Tang Ling behaving like this?
Could it be that in the broadcast that shocked the world, Tang Ling was a hero, hot-blooded, and powerful? Was it all fake? Or was the Tang Ling before their eyes an imposter?
"Tang Ling is just so-so."
"Then what can he do? He's going up against a hero family after all. "
"That's why he's so-so …"
"Hmph, but he's not giving in completely. His way of fighting back is a little strange. "
In the eyes of the noble young geniuses, Tang Ling was like a pitiful clown who was jumping around like a clown.
They would never look up to Tang Ling and were even unconvinced by his achievements. At the same time, they were well-informed and knowledgeable.
After knowing the exact information about both sides, Tang Ling's performance was naturally labeled as a clown by them.
He was the kind of clown who wanted to save face and refused to compromise. However, he dared not clash with the hero family. It was pitiful.
Other than that, the young geniuses who participated in the Hell Ledge Challenge were quiet.
The Tang Ling that they saw was not just the one-sided Tang Ling in the livestream. Everything that he did in Darkness Port did not go according to the rules.
On top of that, Tang Ling was a shameless person. All he wanted was his dignity. Those who were not close to Tang Ling might not understand him.
However, if they dared to look down on Tang Ling just because of his strange performance, they would be slapped in the face.
The young geniuses learned all these lessons after staying in Darkness Port for half a year. Otherwise, Tang Ling would not have been known as the Miracle Kid.
**
The commotion was obviously useful.
Soon, a group of people from Darkness Port arrived at the scene.
Indeed, there were no rules in Darkness Port. As long as one had fists and money, they would be able to roam freely. However, that was under the premise that they did not go against Darkness Port.
Tang Ling's ruckus had exposed the secret behind the scenes, so Darkness Port had no choice but to make a move.
The meeting was organized by the officials of Darkness Port and Tang Ling was one of the most important figures in the meeting.
"You were beaten?" Since the official team was here, the crowd obeyed the order. Soon, the official team appeared in front of Tang Ling, and the leader of the team asked Tang Ling directly, "What do you think?
Brat, don't go looking for trouble.
Although the leader looked calm on the surface, he was a little nervous and kept praying.
Who were these people? On the surface, they were just a group of normal soldiers who were there to maintain order, but in fact, they were the elites of the elites in the mysterious forces of Darkness Port.
The leader of the group was none other than the higher-ups of Darkness Port.
Before they set off, they received another order. It was said to be from the captain. "The situation must not escalate. The other party is a Hero family. If Tang Ling insists on causing trouble, find an excuse to mess things up and lock him up first. "
What kind of order was that? The leader was extremely resistant to the order.
After all, Miracle Kid Tang Ling had brought a lot of fame to Darkness Port. Moreover, the Hero family was the one who provoked them first, but they were smart enough to hold back.
However, resistance was useless.
The fact that the other party was a Hero Family was enough to explain everything.
As one of the higher-ups of Darkness Port, the leader had heard about the Hero family before. All he could do was pray that Tang Ling would not escalate the situation.
"Yeah, I was beaten up." Tang Ling looked like he was in pain.
"Who beat you up?" Under everyone's watchful eyes, the leader had to follow the procedure. However, after the leader asked the question, he started to feel anxious. If Tang Ling wanted to blame the hero family, things would get troublesome.
Did Tang Ling not want to blame the hero family?
"Han Xing beat me up. He thinks I'm more handsome than him," Tang Ling answered straightforwardly.
"Ahem …" The leader almost choked to death on the spot.
"I don't think so …" Han Xing felt insulted and wanted to deny it, but Ro Li covered his mouth.
The crowd was even more astonished. They assumed that Tang Ling's despicable behavior was because he wanted to blame the arrogant man in the sedan, but he admitted that it was Han Xing who beat him up.
"What should I do? I'm here for the organization meeting, so I can't just fight Han Xing here, can I? Let's not talk about hurting people later, what if we hurt some starfish or seaweed … It's not a good thing either. "
All I can do is endure it and endure all the grievances. I'll let you guys keep it up for a while. I … "Tang Ling said helplessly.
"Shut up."
"Shut up."
"Shut up."
The leader was the first to tell Tang Ling to shut up. If he allowed Tang Ling to continue his nonsense, he might burst out laughing. This was a serious mission.
The second person to yell for him to shut up was Han Xing. He had broken free from Ro Li, and he was the one who felt truly wronged. F * ck you! You're the one who asked me to beat you up, alright? Why am I the one who's jealous because you're more handsome than me?
And you're using this to pretend to be great?
As expected, Tang Ling is the same as Boss Huang. He will never be taken advantage of! Han Xing's fist that he used to beat Tang Ling up started to ache. It was regret.
The last order to shut up was the collective voice of the crowd because they could not stand it anymore. Who the f * ck are you calling a starfish? Where's the seaweed?! We want to watch the show!
In the end … Forget it. The people of Darkness Port knew Tang Ling very well. He was the miracle kid and also the Prince of Disruption.
"Fine, I'll shut up. Are we still going to hold the meeting? "Tang Ling blinked several times.
The leader cleared his throat and told the people behind him, "Maintain the order and let the meeting proceed as usual. No one is allowed to cause trouble. "
After that, the leader heaved a breath of relief. With that, he could maintain the order and not offend the hero families.
Tang Ling's performance was really unexpected! Did he do it on purpose, or …? If he did it on purpose, isn't this kid a little too smart? Does he know who the hero families are and how powerful they are?
The leader dared not believe his speculation. Tang Ling was just a young boy, so how could he predict so many things? How could he distinguish the subtle details and handle the situation in the most appropriate way?
With that in mind, the leader suddenly felt the corner of his shirt being pulled. He turned around and saw that it was Tang Ling who was tugging at the corner of his shirt.
"What are you doing?" The leader was a little speechless.
"Nothing. Han Xing is a lunatic. I'm afraid that he'll hit me again. Can you protect me when I get in? "Tang Ling smiled innocently.
"Tang Ling, I want to fight you!" Han Xing almost fainted from the anger. He was about to draw his sword …
"Look, he's doing it again." Tang Ling purposely shrunk his neck.
The leader's face flushed as he suppressed the complicated emotions on his face and walked towards Lighthouse Square. The Purple Moon Warriors that surrounded Tang Ling and the others quietly dispersed.
**
"Interesting." With the help of the officials from Darkness Port, the order in Lighthouse Square returned to normal.
The young boys who came from humble backgrounds were disappointed when they saw the scene. They never thought their idol, Tang Ling, would be such a … complicated person.
That was the only way to describe Tang Ling.
There were some young boys who hoped to join Tang Ling's fleet and even wanted to recommend themselves, but at that moment, all those thoughts were dispelled.
It was as if Tang Ling's face had the word 'unreliable' written all over it.
However, not all of the grassroots youths thought so. Among them, there were a few who thought differently. For example, the sturdy youth who had been standing in the corner, wearing a felt hat that did not seem to match the hot weather.
His gaze at Tang Ling was burning hot and had a glimmer of light in it.
He could not figure out why Tang Ling was doing this. It was because of his humble background that he knew very little about information, just like how he did not know that the person who provoked Tang Ling was from a hero family.
In the other corner of the grassroots area, there was a tanned girl with delicate eyes and a determined expression. She was also looking at Tang Ling with a probing gaze. While the others were fanatical about Tang Ling, she was calm and collected.
Other than the two of them, there were three other young boys who were frowning in deep thought. They looked thoughtful and doubtful, but they were not disappointed.
After all, lagging behind in information was not an advantage.
Nevertheless, there would occasionally be different people among the grassroots. Whether it was Tang Feng or Tang Ling, they were both from the grassroots.
**
As for the young boys looking down on Tang Ling, it was without a doubt. In their eyes, Tang Ling was afraid of the hero family, so he used such a shameless and shameless method to seek protection from Darkness Port.
However, only a few of the young boys looked different. One of them stood in the middle of the crowd like he was the moon surrounded by stars. He said softly, "Interesting."
His voice was soft to the point that only the two to three people around him heard him.
When the three of them heard what he said, their expressions changed slightly. A person that Lancaster described as interesting would not be a simple person.
If memory served him right, two years ago, Lancaster had said that someone was interesting, and that person was Tang Long.
When they thought about Tang Long, the three of them felt a little different. At least, they put away some of their arrogance toward Tang Ling.
Tang Long's reputation was not fake. Even though they had only met him a few times, his handsome face that was as handsome as the sun god, his perfect demeanor, and with the support of his Precise Instinct, he had left an unforgettable impression on the young boys.
Moreover, other than Tang Long, Tang Ling was still Tang Feng's son.
One of the young boys suddenly looked a little regretful. He said softly to the young boy named Lancaster, "Thank you, my dear Young Master Lan. You've made me put away my useless arrogance and become rational."
Lancaster, who was addressed as Young Master Lan, shook his head softly. He did not reply to the respectful words from the young boy beside him.
Under the scorching sun, his pair of green eyes, similar to Hunter's, were glued to Tang Ling's figure.
At the moment, Tang Ling's figure was not as pretty as it used to be. He was like an octopus clinging to the captain, spitting saliva at Han Xing as he walked to the center of the square calmly.
As the champion of the Hell Ledge Challenge, he would be the first to step up to the stage in the center of the square to choose his crew and announce the formation of his fleet.
Darkness Port was a port city after all, so everything about the sea was treated with utmost importance.
"Is this natural state of mind or is it intentional?" In the eyes of the others, Tang Ling looked like a joke, but in Lancaster's eyes, he was getting more and more extraordinary.
He did not really care about Tang Ling at first because he did not even care about Tang Long.
In terms of arrogance and pride, no one else in the square was more confident than Lancaster.
Who was he? He was the only heir of the ten major factions that Fort William had secretly appointed as his successor. He was also the core genius that he had poured all of his resources into.
Castle Lord William had once said, "Lancaster, as a member of the royal family, you have to know the most important thing. This point was that those who could be pushed onto the stage too early could all be sacrificed. The bad habits of humans have never changed. How can the real good be shown to others? Unless there's a big goal behind it. "
"I understand, Fort Lord." Lancaster, of course, understood what Fort William was trying to say. Those young geniuses who were pushed to the surface too early were an explanation, a cover, or even a target.
Tang Long was one of them! Even if he did not understand why the Stardust Council would choose a genius like Tang Long, it was because of that.
Since that was the case, Tang Long was not a concern anymore.
The decision to go out to sea was made by Fort William a few days ago after he came back from a mysterious trip.
Lancaster believed that the reason why Fort William pushed him to the surface was obvious, and the appearance of the hero families proved it.
He did not care about the young geniuses of the Hell Ledge Challenge, including Tang Ling.
However, Tang Ling really surprised him.
What surprised him was Tang Ling's ability to see the big picture and his state of mind!
What was his state of mind? He was not bound by the so-called pride and was not affected by other people's gazes. His heart was free and clear, and Tang Feng's state of mind could not be more specific.
Yes, Lancaster acknowledged Tang Feng very much. Therefore, he had studied Tang Feng deeply.
He envied and purposely chased after Tang Feng's state of mind, but as a member of the royal family, it was impossible for him to do so.
'He's Tang Feng's son after all. Is this the power of inheritance?' Lancaster muttered in his heart as he slightly furrowed his brows.
If it was the power of inheritance, he could accept Tang Ling's performance.
However, if it was Tang Ling's natural state of mind, Lancaster believed that he would feel inferior.
He looked at Lancaster's frail figure under the sunlight with furrowed brows. His naturally pale skin was heavy and his face looked even gloomier.
Saxon also furrowed his brows and looked at Tang Ling.
He also felt that Tang Ling was smart in dealing with the matter, but he believed that in terms of wisdom and clarity, he was not as smart as Lancaster.
Lancaster must have seen something that others could not, so Saxon's evaluation of Tang Ling went up a notch.
Other than the two of them, there were a few more noble youths in the group who quietly changed their evaluation of Tang Ling.
They were all the youths who reacted differently after Tang Ling shouted, "The one who hit me is a Korean star."
Their skin and hair colors indicated that they came from very different places, but without exception, these youths were the ones who were more sought after among the noble youths. They were surrounded by other youths who were fawning over them.
However, other than Lancaster, who commented on Tang Ling softly, the others suppressed their thoughts about Tang Ling in their hearts.
Regardless, Tang Ling was not an idiot. The appearance of the hero families and the fact that they were somehow sent to participate in this voyage proved that something big was going to happen on this voyage. It would not be a boring trip.
**
Whether it was the thoughts of the grassroots geniuses or the noble youths, the thoughts of the youths who participated in the Hell Ledge Challenge were laughable.
In the eyes of the young warriors who had participated in the Hell Ledge Challenge, Tang Ling was a joke. Tang Ling was still able to surprise them. They would just have to wait and see what he would bring to the sea.
They had somehow placed themselves in an unknown position that did not belong to any faction or background. It was a transcendent position that acknowledged Tang Ling.
Even though they would have to return to their respective factions' fleets when the organization meeting was held later, barring any unavoidable factors such as being chosen passively, their state of mind was already different.
"I have to remind those arrogant bastards that Tang Ling is not to be underestimated." It was the thought shared by most of the youths who participated in the Hell Ledge Challenge.
**
With the cigar in his mouth, Doss watched Tang Ling slowly walk towards the high platform under Moldova's lead. The few youths who followed Tang Ling also entered Lighthouse Square and were not far away from Tang Ling.
"You little bastard!" Doss unconsciously scolded Tang Ling. After he scolded Tang Ling, he was a little shocked. If he remembered correctly, Elder Black would always call Tang Ling by Tang Ling's name in private.
Doss' furrowed brows loosened up.
Even if he were in Tang Ling's shoes, he could not think of a better way to solve the problem without leaving a trace.
He was not as shameless as Tang Ling, who could come up with a reason like 'Korean stars are jealous of my good looks'.
But wasn't that wonderful? A smile appeared on Doss' face. Amidst his shamelessness, the problem was solved perfectly. He did not clash with the hero families and did not put Darkness Port in a difficult position. Most importantly, he managed to enter the venue without any conflict.
Did the kid not know that Elder Black was from the hero families? The curiosity and doubt on his face could not have been faked.
It was exactly because of this that the kid was astonishing.
He was smart and meticulous. He would not simply make enemies without a clear understanding of the situation. He knew how to borrow power in a clever way and yet he did not make things difficult for the faction that he borrowed. On top of that, he knew how to hide his strength and never revealed his edge. Instead, he was willing to humble himself in front of others.
No wonder Elder Black valued Tang Ling so much. He was not impulsive at all when he was hot-blooded. What supported his crazy actions must be his wisdom.
Doss was a captain who had been through a lot. He would not look down on Tang Ling just because he was a teenager.
Nevertheless, Doss furrowed his brows again. Tang Ling being targeted by the hero families was more worrying.
The hero families would never do anything without a reason. Once they made a fuss, they would surely make a move that would shock the heavens.
Was it an important person or not? The person in the palanquin did not come out. Instead, he was carried into Lighthouse Square.
Hopefully, that silly thought of his was not true.
Was Tang Ling worthy of the hero families sending an important core member?
**
"Ya, you lost a move in chess. Do you admit it? " Under the peach tree and beside the stream, Kun was leaning on an ancient peach tree with a black chess piece in his hand. He was looking at Ya, who was sitting opposite him, with a strange smile on his face.
The warm light of the setting sun shone on Kun. He was wearing a long robe that was the same color as the peach blossom. The robe was slightly open, revealing the edge of the white shirt underneath. His black hair was loose, his sleeves were stained with fragrance, and his long and narrow eyes were as deep as the stars.
Maybe because he had drunk a little too much, Kun's cheeks were a little flushed. The strange smile on his face was even more intoxicating. Even the peach mountain that was ten miles away from him paled in comparison to his charming smile under the setting sun.
His beauty had surpassed the shackles of gender, but Ya was not moved at all. His cold gaze flashed with a sense of mockery.
"Does this count as me losing a move?" Ya put down the white chess piece in his hand and waved his hand. Another chessboard appeared in the air. On top of the chessboard were chess pieces with horse heads and crowns.
"That's what I'm good at. What's the point of beating me with the game you're good at?" Ya mocked Kun with a smile.
As cold as he was, his smile was as charming as ever.
"Hmph, a loss is a loss, a win is a win. Even if you know I'm good at it, didn't you still play the same game? "Kun reached out and picked up a lotus flower from the stream that flowed through the forest.
The lotus flower opened up, revealing an exquisite wine pot and a plate of unusually alluring sparkling desserts.
Ya remained quiet against Kun's sharp words. He looked at the setting sun and said softly, "I'm afraid the lesson from the Elder Council isn't enough."
"Hmph, it's more than enough. It's enough for me to bet on Tang Ling. Can't I? "Kun poured the wine from the pot into his mouth.
"You're not being rational. You're crossing the line." Ya leaned back on the comfortable chair, lifted his leg, and supported his chin with one hand.
"Rational? Let's see the result, shall we? "Kun shook his head and did not comment on what Ya said.
"What's the result? Tang Ling is good at being a rascal, just like how you're good at Go. So, you think a silent win is the result? Do you think the seed that I value, Liszt, has lost just like that? "Ya's tone was tinged with mockery. Kun was probably being paranoid.
How much of a shadow did his failure leave in his heart? As for them, they should not even have a shadow in their hearts.
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