he spiritual energy that has been integrated into the body. For cultivators, burning this spiritual energy will not only lead to a decline in cultivation base, but also a significant reduction in life...Of course, they still have a gap compared to those top families, but at least in the north, they are not unknown. They have some reputation. Ouyang Xiuyuan added.

"Well, not bad." Fang Yu said.

"Fang Ge, you probably don't like to discuss this kind of thing either. Let's talk about something else," Ouyang Xiuyuan changed the subject and asked, "I heard that there have been a lot of things happening in Beidu recently, even the Beidu Martial Arts Association's hall was bombed... What's going on"

"Why didn't you ask Huixu about this" Fang Yu said, "He should tell you all the details."

“Actually, Xiao and I have been getting in touch less and less over the past few years.” Ouyang Xiuyuan sighed, saying, “I’m quite busy, he is too, and now that I’m the head of the family, it’s not easy for us to get together frequently. Otherwise, it would easily lead to a lot of negative things.”

"Reasonable." Fang Yu nodded.

"Fang Ge, I heard that the people who destroyed the Beidu Martial Arts Association's hall came from the so-called Half-Spirit race" asked Ouyang Xiuyuan.

"Well, I've been looking for them recently," Fang Yu replied, "But they're hiding very well, and I haven't been able to pinpoint their base of operations yet."

"Even Lian Fangge can't find him It seems this Demihuman is more powerful than I imagined." Ouyang Xiuyuan frowned. "Fangge, if you need any help, just ask. The Demihumans are so rampant, Xu Hui must be troubled by this as well. I am willing to share some of the pressure for him."

"The Yu Lan Ting Club I built is now considered one of the top clubs in Beidu. People from all levels of Beidu's martial arts world like to gather here for drinks."

"Therefore... this place is also our Ouyang family's intelligence gathering ground."

"Well then..." Fang Yu's eyes flickered as he spoke, "After this, you have to help me gather information about the Halfling race. Both I and Huixu need more information about them."

"No problem." Ouyang Xiuyuan immediately agreed, "From today onwards, I will have my men focus on this type of intelligence."

……

"Xiao Rou, lift your head up. We're not monsters, we won't eat you," Zhou Yuan laughed.

Tang Xiaorou still lowered her head, twisting her hands together, her face grim.

"Xiaolu, why is your cousin so clingy" Liu Tianhao looked at He Xiaolu sitting on his lap and asked with a frown.

He Xiaolu understood very clearly what her fiancé meant by that.

Although she wasn't familiar with her, Tang Xiaorou was after all brought by her.

Now, Mr. Zeng Xiao is quite fond of her, but Tang Xiaorou's reaction is so cold.

If this continues... Zeng Xiao will definitely be displeased, and might even take it out on He Xiaolu and Liu Tianhao.

He Xiaolu stood up and walked to Tang Xiaorou's side, sitting down with a smile. "Xiaorou," she said, "like I just said, all the people here are friends of my fiancé. They're all important figures. If you interact with them more and get to know them... it would definitely be good for you."

"Just lift your head and talk to them more."

"Don't be nervous, Auntie is always here for you."

Upon hearing this, Tang Xiaorou raised her eyes and looked at He Xiaolu in front of her, softly saying, "Sister, I'm not feeling well, I want to go back."

Hearing this, He Xiaolu's smile vanished from her face and she immediately glanced at Zeng Xiao.

Seeing Zeng Xiao's impassive expression, He Xiaolu shifted her gaze back to the other girl and said in a stronger tone: "Xiaorou, you were fine just now, how come you suddenly feel unwell You really don't need to be shy..."

"Since you're not feeling well, I'll send you back. Where do you live" Zeng Xiao looked at Tang Xiaorou and said with a slight smile at the corner of his mouth.

"Master Zeng is willing to send you back! Xiaorou, why don't you quickly thank Master Zeng" He Xiaolu said hastily, "Master Zeng's carriage is much more impressive than mine!"

"No, thank you. I can go back by myself." Tang Xiaorou stood up, bent over slightly, and then turned to leave.

Zen Xia looked at Tang Xiaorou's departing figure, let out a sneer, and said in a low voice, "Stop."

Tang Xiaorou ignored him and continued walking toward the room's entrance.

"Listen to me! Don't you hear me" Zeng Xiao's tone turned cold as he shouted.

Tang Xiaorou ignored everything and quickened her pace.

He Xiaolu hurried to catch up and grabbed Tang Xiaorou.

"Let me go!" Tang Xiaorou said angrily.

“Tang Xiaorou, let me tell you, Young Master Zeng is the heir to the Zeng Group, one of the top ten conglomerates in Beidu! If you dare to offend him, your Tang family won't even be able to survive in Jiangnan, let alone develop in Beidu!” He Xiaolu grabbed Tang Xiaorou’s arm tightly, gritting her teeth and said, “If you dare to step outside today, you will have to pay a heavy price!”

Tang Xiaorou was jolted, standing frozen in place.

She absolutely didn't want this kind of thing to affect her father's career.

"Since you've all come here with your cousin, why pretend to be so innocent" Zhou Yuan took a sip of red wine and said sarcastically, "You're putting on an act like this just to get Master Zeng to bid a higher price, aren't you"

Hearing this, Tang Xiaorou's face turned pale!

The words before this could only be considered contempt and sarcasm, but this sentence... it's a blatant insult!

Tang Xiaorou turned around, glared at Zhou Yuan, and said, "What are you talking about"

"I said..." Zhou Yuan crossed his legs, looking nonchalant, and was about to continue speaking.

"How much do you think you're worth" Zeng Xiao asked, with a sly and mocking smile on his face, his hands tucked into his pockets.

"You guys...are so lo." Tang Xiaorou's face was pale, and she didn't want to continue talking with these people. She turned around and was about to leave.

"Stop right there!" He Xiaolu grabbed Tang Xiaorou's arm tightly and shouted.

"Let go!" Tang Xiaorou struggled with all her might.

Facing so many people, entangled with Tang Xiaorou, this matter itself made He Xiaolu feel ashamed.

Thus, she was extremely angry and, with all her might, grabbed Tang Xiaorou's collar and pulled it hard!

"Zzzt!"

Tang Xiaorou's neckline thread came undone with a sound.

At the same time, a bloody scratch was drawn on her snow-white neck by He Xiaolu's long nails.

"Wow..." A teasing laugh came from behind the private room.

There was a small tear at the edge of Tang Xiaorou's collar, but it didn't reveal any skin.

But the several men in the private room widened their eyes and leered.

"He Xiaolu, since you're already fighting, just put in a little more effort and rip it down!" Zhou Yuan laughed loudly.

Zen Xiao stared at Tang Xiaorou, a sneer on his face, without saying a word.

He Xiaolu glanced at her fiance, Liu Tianhao.

Liu Tianhao's face was also very grim.

His fiancée was in this room, on display like an animal at a zoo. It was a humiliation to him.

But unfortunately, his family background was far inferior to Zhou Yuan and Zeng Xiao's, he didn't dare to get angry at all.

It's all this damn Tang Xiaorou's fault!

Liu Tianhao looked at He Xiaolu, his eyes filled with a cold light.

It's pretty clear what you mean. Let's just wrap this up!

He Xiaolu looked at Tang Xiaorou.

"Get lost." Tang Xiaorou said coldly, continuing towards the private room door.

He Xiaolu gritted her teeth and followed again, grabbing Tang Xiaorou's arm.

"Stop it!" He Xiaolu cried out sharply.

Tang Xiaorou forcefully pulled her hands away.

"

Slap!

"

He Xiaolu directly raised her palm and slapped Tang Xiaorou's beautiful cheek.

"I told you to stop, didn't you hear me You bitch!" He Xiaolu was exasperated, completely tearing off her mask, and said angrily.

Tang Xiaorou covered her left cheek, her eyes red, but she glared at He Xiaolu without showing any weakness, saying: "I will remember everything you did to me today!"

"I don't care if you remember or not, Young Master Zeng told you not to leave, so you have to stay! Otherwise, no one can save you!" He Xiaolu shouted angrily.

"Little Rou, don't throw a tantrum anymore. You've made such a scene, it's embarrassing. Come over and have a few drinks with Young Master Zeng, and this matter will be over. It's not a big deal." Zhou Yuan smiled from the sofa in the back.

"You people are all scum! It's sickening!" Tang Xiaorou could no longer hold back and said loudly.

Upon hearing this, Zhou Yuan's face changed, and he looked at Zeng Xiao.

Seeing Zeng Xiao show no reaction, Zhou Yuan waved his hand and made a gesture.

The two attendants behind immediately walked toward Tang Xiaorou.dering President Wang..." Even at this moment, even a high-ranking member of the Martial Arts Association whom Huixu considered trustworthy, spoke with a trembling voice.First, disregard the Halflings...