Chapter 2217 - 2213: Driving Tang Ming Away

Chapter 2217: Chapter 2213: Driving Tang Ming Away

The attendant standing next to the Skull Elder instantly displayed a look of fascination in his eyes. The Skull Elder snorted coldly, "Friends from Fox Spirit Mountain, is this how you entertain guests?"

"Guests are naturally entertained well, but you, old Skull, are not a guest. Speak, what is your purpose for coming to Fox Spirit Mountain?"

Fox Bachang was always assertive, her gaze fell on the attendants of the Skull Elder. Their strength was weak, clearly indicating that the Skull Elder wasn’t here to stir up trouble, but rather simply to deliver a message.

The Skull Elder coughed, "I won’t stoop to the level of you Demon Foxes. Here, this is a letter from the City Lord for you."

A Jade Book appeared in the Skull Elder’s hand, his arm grew thicker and longer, extending the Jade Book towards Hu Jiusheng.

Standing beside Hu Jiusheng, Fox Bachang extended her hand to take the Jade Book, and upon finding no issues, handed it to Hu Jiusheng.

Hu Jiusheng used his Divine Soul to scan it, his eyes narrowed slightly, "Oh? This is aimed at Tang Ming."

Tang Ming, standing behind Hu Jiusheng, was taken aback, his followers fixated their killing intent on the Skull Elder.

"I’m merely a messenger. As for what Hu Jiusheng said, I don’t understand. Now that I’ve delivered the message, I’d like to hear one thing from Master Jiusheng. Are you agreeing or not with what our City Lord has proposed?"

The Skull Elder’s shriveled lips twitched.

Tang Ming didn’t wait for Hu Jiusheng to speak before he approached, "Uncle, let me see what they’ve said."

Hu Jiusheng raised an eyebrow but still nodded.

The Jade Book is essentially a type of Jade Scroll, but since it’s specifically used for sending messages, it appears like a book page.

Tang Ming injected his Divine Soul into the Jade Book, its contents flooded his mind.

I am the City Lord of West Desolate City. Several days ago, a major incident occurred in West Desolation City—a man claiming to be Tang Ming entered the City Lord Mansion with the intent to assassinate me. Fortunately, it was avoided.

I have been sleepless nights, after extensive investigation, I discovered that Hu Jiusheng’s son-in-law is named Tang Ming. Hence, I issue this message to question. If Master Jiusheng can drive his daughter and son-in-law away from West Desolation, our West Desolation City and Fox Spirit Mountain will continue as friends.

If not, meeting with weapons is not what I hope to see.

Tang Ming understood that this was nothing but a perfunctory letter; the assassin mentioned was fake, the real intent was to tell Hu Jiusheng to drive him away. As for why, West Desolation City might know of his identity.

After Tang Ming finished reading the contents of the Jade Book, Hu Jiusheng handed it over to the other members like Fox Bachang.

The Skull Elder’s gaze fell on Tang Ming, "This must be Young Master Tang Ming. Truly a remarkable talent, surely well-matched with Miss Hu Mei’er."

"Thank you for the compliment, Elder. Tang Ming is curious; West Desolation City being such an important city of the Jiulong Dynasty, is the City Lord’s power and courage truly so weak?"

Tang Ming slowly lifted his head, looking at the Skull Elder.

"How dare you! Talking about the City Lord’s affairs is beyond a Foundation Establishment stage boy like you."

An old man beside the Skull Elder glared fiercely.

The Skull Elder directly pressed his hand on the old man’s shoulder, "Shut your mouth. You think this is a place for you to speak? Apologize to Young Master Tang Ming."

"Forget it, old Skull, no need to put on a show. We’ve seen West Desolation’s old demon’s letter, I think you can leave."

Fox Bachang snorted disdainfully. If Tang Ming couldn’t improve the demonized lands, perhaps she would have to consider what benefits Tang Ming could bring them.

Now that Tang Ming can change those demonized lands, people from Fox Spirit Mountain cannot possibly drive Tang Ming out of West Desolation.

"Oh, is this also Master Jiusheng’s intention?"

Even though it was clear that Fox Spirit Mountain always followed Fox Bachang’s lead, the Skull Elder’s gaze still settled on Hu Jiusheng.

It’s said that the demon clan from West Desolation were the most heartless, especially the Fox Clan, these handsome men and beautiful women, after spending a sultry night, you might find yourself devoured by the Fox Demon, with not a single bone left.

Could it be that the story of Hu Jiusheng and Tang Mosheng parting ways over past events was false? Was Fox Bachang taking control of Fox Spirit Mountain, marginalizing Hu Jiusheng also false?

Hu Jiusheng coughed, "Tang Ming is my son-in-law. I can assure you, he hasn’t left Fox Spirit Mountain all this time. I believe the one attempting the assassination in West Desolation is not Tang Ming."

"Even if it was Tang Ming, going would mean certain death. If West Desolation’s old demon wants someone to assassinate him, I’d rather visit him at night myself."

Hu Sanqiu snorted, throwing a seductive glance at the Skull Elder.

"Sister Three, this old guy Skull is just skin and bones, don’t you find him disgusting?"

A plump man grinned, he was the only male among the Eight Elders of Fox Spirit Mountain, named Hu Yitong.

According to Hu Mei’er, Hu Yitong was the most handsome fox on Fox Spirit Mountain, even surpassing her father Hu Jiusheng.

Since his first encounter with Hu Yitong, Tang Ming had been curious about the Fox Clan’s aesthetic standards. Could it be the fatter, the more beautiful?

"Hu Yitong, shut your smelly mouth, or you’ll join me for dual cultivation."

Hu Sanqiu widened her eyes, and Hu Yitong immediately fell silent.

"The Third Elder’s words, I will definitely convey. Since everyone from Fox Spirit Mountain so protects Tang Ming, I shall depart. When meeting in battle, I hope you won’t regret it."

The Skull Elder turned and headed towards the outside of the mountain gate.

Hu Sanqiu retreated two steps to the side of Fox Bachang and Hu Jiusheng, "Should we keep this old guy here? West Desolation’s old demon always uses him in the vanguard, eliminating him today would be like cutting off one of West Desolation’s old demon’s arms."

"No messengers are slain before two armies, and besides, the Skull Elder hasn’t left any grounds for us to act against him this time."

Hu Jiusheng shook his head, being of the more traditional type, naturally refraining from killing any envoys.

Tang Ming watched the departing figure of the Skull Elder and sighed deeply, "Uncle, transforming Fox Spirit Mountain into a war fortress seems it needs to be moved up the schedule."

"No worries, I can help with the land improvement task."

Hu Mei’er smiled at Tang Ming, who nodded in acknowledgment.

Deep inside, the Skull Elder was equally unsettled; the Eight Elders of Fox Spirit Mountain and Hu Jiusheng were not individuals easy to provoke.

Moreover, given that Tang Ming was Tang Mosheng’s son, he wouldn’t believe Tang Ming lacked the means to instill fear in West Desolation City.