Chapter 250 - 249: Threatening Sima Dong
"Dad, our issue hasn’t been resolved yet."
Hao Shuai’s mind was a bit chaotic at the moment, possibly due to being too anxious.
"Haha, Hao Shuai, don’t worry, while you were detained, I went to Uncle’s place. Uncle Shangguan Ba said he would help us."
Hao Dahai knew that this son of his should be well aware that as long as the Pure Yang Martial Arts Hall is involved, there’s no issue that can’t be solved.
It’s just that since the death of his beloved, he hasn’t had the face to meet his in-laws. After all, his mother died saving him and his son, strictly speaking, they inadvertently caused her death.
Fortunately, Uncle Shangguan Ba is an open-minded person and didn’t harbor resentment towards the Xu Family because of this; otherwise, not only would they be unable to enlist his help, but they might also provoke him.
Thus, Hao Dahai approached this matter with a nervous heart, feeling quite tense.
"Oh? Dad, are you saying that Uncle agreed to help us?"
This was exactly the outcome Hao Shuai wanted. His risky move this time was to allow his father to take this step; it was a strategic gamble on his part.
"He agreed personally. If nothing unexpected happens, he should already be assisting," Hao Dahai said.
Inside the Pure Yang Martial Arts Hall.
Shangguan Ba dialed Tianshu Manor. Shortly after, the call was connected by Sima Fei, the third head of Tianshu Manor. This phone line was dedicated for the Black Panther Assassin Group’s tasks, so it was easily traceable online.
"Who is this? What task do you require?"
Sima Fei thought this was someone seeking assistance, so he spoke succinctly.
"Please convey to your Manor Master that I have something to discuss with him directly," Shangguan Ba said coolly.
"Sorry, if there’s nothing pressing, I’ll hang up. This line only accepts tasks, no idle chit-chat," Sima Fei said straightforwardly.
"Oh? Then I’m at a loss; I can only truthfully report the Guwu experts you’ve dispatched to South Sea City to the Ancient Martial Cultivator Association. Bye!"
With that, Shangguan Ba intended to end the call.
At this moment, Sima Fei realized the matter was not simple and quickly said, "Wait, let me transfer your call."
"Haha, alright."
Shangguan Ba merely wished to speak with the Manor Master; he wasn’t bothered by the attitudes of others.
Soon enough, the call was transferred to Sima Dong’s room, the Manor Master at Tianshu Manor. At that time, Sima Dong was casually drinking tea at his desk, and upon hearing the phone ring, he picked it up.
"Is this the Manor Master of Tianshu Manor? This is Shangguan Ba, Head of Pure Yang Martial Arts Hall in South Sea City."
Shangguan Ba introduced himself directly. To be honest, he didn’t worry that Tianshu Manor would target him, especially since Pure Yang Martial Arts Hall wasn’t to be trifled with either.
The crucial point is that their advanced ancient martial cultivators can’t easily enter the Mortal Realm, so as for those they’ve sent... Shangguan Ba might not even give them a second thought.
"Yes, what can I do for you?"
Upon hearing his words, Sima Dong realized the matter was not so simple.
Typically, no one would know their internal phone number, except for internal personnel forwarding the call.
Thus, if it wasn’t a very significant matter that they couldn’t resolve, they wouldn’t casually pass the call to disturb him.
"Haha, let’s be frank then. The few ancient martial cultivators you’ve sent to South Sea City, after my investigation, have violated the regulations of the Ancient Martial Cultivator Association. I suggest you withdraw those personnel who exceed the limits, or else, don’t blame Pure Yang Martial Arts Hall for reporting you."
Shangguan Ba said arrogantly; with evidence in hand, he had every right to be bold.
"Pure Yang Martial Arts Hall? Shangguan Ba, do you even know what Tianshu Manor does? Do you think it’s worth acting like this?"
Sima Dong had an inkling of what he was getting at, but those three experts weren’t sent to withdraw just like that; they were there to assist the Little Master.
"Of course I know, but you can also check what Pure Yang Martial Arts Hall does. I won’t say much more; the matter has already been discussed with you. By the weekend, if your experts who exceed the limit haven’t left South Sea City, don’t blame me for not showing courtesy."
Shangguan Ba wasn’t interested in saying much more; he had the upper hand in this matter and certainly wouldn’t show Tianshu Manor any favors.
After speaking, Shangguan Ba hung up the phone, and Sima Dong nearly slammed it down in frustration; Shangguan Ba was blatantly arrogant. However, Sima Dong knew the matter was grave; ancient martial cultivators judged by the association had suffered tragic outcomes in the past.
Therefore, Sima Dong had to carefully consider; Wei Li had clearly exceeded the limit, and Bao and Zhang Xiao were likely being watched, leaving everything to Chen Tianlong in the end.
After some thought, Sima Dong called Lin Batian and revealed the truth of the situation.
After hearing it, Lin Batian furrowed his brows and realized that, at such a critical juncture, things fell apart. Yet he knew the Xu Family and Mo Family plots; this was precisely the effect they desired.
On Friday morning, in the office of the President of Lin Group, a total of six people, including three experts from Tianshu Manor, convened for an emergency meeting, while Lin Batian sat at the head with a look of helplessness.
"Hello, everyone. Calling you here today is truly because of an urgent matter..."
Lin Batian explained briefly.
"Mr. Lin, what’s the issue? Tomorrow is the Four Families Selection; currently, the Gu Haijun family and Liang Hongwei are temporarily under control, without danger," Chen Tianlong reported the latest developments.
"Tianlong, there’s an unexpected event that is extremely troublesome. I’m afraid the reputation of our four families might not be protected," Lin Batian said with some headache.
When saying this, Lin Batian gritted his teeth, feeling very helpless.
"What do you mean? Mr. Lin, just say it directly; we’re all our own people here," Chen Tianlong quickly stated, sensing something was off.
Lin Batian took a deep breath and finally summoned the courage to speak up: "Everyone, just now my father-in-law, the Manor Master of Tianshu Manor, Sima Dong, called to say that someone is preparing to report Wei Li and others to the Ancient Martial Cultivator Association for privately entering South Sea City, which exceeds the association’s power limitations, and that he should immediately return to the manor for standby."
"What?"
Wei Li widened his eyes; he had considered this possibility before, but he had assumed that in South Sea City, no one would understand these matters, much less have connections with the Ancient Martial Cultivator Association.
But now, the situation was evidently different.
Given someone could report directly to the Manor Master, it was clear this individual was not simple.
Not to mention who this person was, the fact that they dared to directly threaten Tianshu Manor indicated a formidable backing, at least comparable to Tianshu Manor’s level.
"Yes, Mr. Wei Li, you need to return to Tianshu Manor. I can’t risk your life for the company’s sake. As for the other two friends, the Manor Master said they may stay as they have not yet exceeded the limit," Lin Batian explained.
"Phew... that’s a relief."
Chen Tianlong exhaled deeply; if both Zhang Xiao and Bao left, he would have no chance at all.