371: Chapter 371: Becoming Famous 371: Chapter 371: Becoming Famous Liu Dingyang sneered evilly, a hint of contempt flashing in his eyes as he looked at Tangyu and said, “I can’t cover the sky with one hand, but I can crush you to death with one hand.
Are you sure you want to continue to challenge my patience?” Liu Dingyang adopted a condescending stance, his words echoing like a superior reprimanding an inferior, as if Tangyu was nothing more than a weak ant before him.
Liu Dingyang had the credentials, as well as the confidence, to make such a statement—he could control life and death with a mere flip of his hand.
If such words were spoken by someone else, they might seem laughable, but coming from Liu Dingyang, they seemed only natural, as if it was his birthright to speak in such a manner.
Whenever he spoke, it was taken for granted, and no one doubted the veracity of his words.
“I’d like to try,” Tangyu said calmly, still understated.
The clash between these two men was like a spark hitting Earth, thrilling and captivating the hearts of all those involved.
“When the evil young master is enraged, his evil aura covers the sky.” This phrase had been circulating in the upper echelons of Donglin City society.
Throughout the whole Donglin City, there were only a handful of people who dared to provoke Liu Dingyang, and they could be counted on one’s fingers.
Anyone who crossed him met with a bad end.
One massacre a year ago, which shocked the entire Donglin City, still sent shivers down the spines of many who recalled it.
A son of a respectable power had offended Liu Dingyang, who, in a fit of rage, annihilated that family from Donglin City overnight.
How many people died that night, how much blood was shed—it remained a mystery.
The only certainty was that, in a single night, that family had been utterly eradicated, and no one from that family was seen in Donglin City again.
Following that incident, the name ‘evil young master Liu Dingyang’ became even more frightening.
Some people turned pale at the very mention of Liu.
Tangyu’s “I’d like to try” reverberated like thunder, shocking many listeners.
With those words, he directly provoked Liu Dingyang, and many had already foresaw Tangyu’s dire fate.
How could one who offended Liu Dingyang live well?
“These days, if you don’t have enough strength to be formidable, and you provoke someone untouchable, you’ll meet a very miserable end.”
“Hmph,” Liu Dingyang laughed, an ominous and bloody event seemed imminent.
Many unconsciously took a step back, fearing being implicated.
Tangyu’s brow furrowed slightly, sensing the dense murderous intent from Liu Dingyang—he looked as if he was about to start a fight right there.
Tangyu chuckled coldly in his heart; Liu Dingyang truly lived up to his reputation as the evil young master, daring to attempt murder right here.
“Tangyu, what are you doing?” Su Yaoji approached and stood beside Tangyu, her gaze also landing on Liu Dingyang.
Liu Dingyang, who had been about to teach Tangyu a lesson, shifted his attention to Su Yaoji when she stepped forward: “I have some personal matters with him.
Miss Su, you wouldn’t want to interfere, would you?”
With a seductive smile, Su Yaoji said, “I don’t care about your private matters, but—Tangyu is my friend.
Since I’m here, I won’t allow anyone to bully him.”
Liu Dingyang’s brows also rose, discerning the weight of her words—he knew that Su Yaoji was determined to protect Tangyu.
The Su Family of the four great elite families, they were like an unscalable mountain, even for someone like Liu Dingyang to consider carefully.
Among those in Donglin City, the elite families were undoubtedly the ones he couldn’t easily provoke.
“What, the daughter of the Su Family is going to protect him?
What’s their relationship?”
Su Yaoji’s intervention naturally drew some criticism.
Stepping out at this time was a clear indication of opposition to Liu Dingyang, a direct provocation.
What surprised everyone was that the young lady of the Su Family would come forward to help Tangyu—could it be he had some connection with the Su Family?
The four great elite families, those four words alone represented infinite pressure.
Liu Dingyang grew even angrier.
When had he ever been so brazenly challenged?
If he couldn’t make a stand today, how could he continue to deserve the name of the evil young master?
“What if I am determined to make a move on him today?” Liu Dingyang said with a chilling voice.
Su Yaoji stopped laughing and looked at Liu Dingyang seriously, “Then you’ll have to deal with me as well.”
“Hmph, you really think I wouldn’t dare?” Liu was furious, and his anger sent a chill through many, as if they sensed a wave of terrifying murderous intent spreading outwards.
“I know you would.
I’m just stating where I stand,” Su Yaoji replied.
Tangyu was somewhat touched as he looked at Su Yaoji—wasn’t this enough to move anyone to tears?
Why was she being so good to him?
Even if it was because of his handsomeness and excellence, and she had taken a liking to him, this was the time for him to play the hero and showcase his abilities.
Tangyu already had a good impression of Su Yaoji, and seeing her standing up for him so resolutely made his regard for her skyrocket.
True friends are revealed in times of adversity.
Moreover, when the other party is a woman, that’s even more commendable and rare.
“Hey, Tangyu, what are you doing here?
What’s going on?” A loud voice came over, and Yang Xiaoyu, dressed in a military uniform, walked over.
He looked at Tangyu, then at Liu Dingyang, guessing the tense situation.
Hesitating slightly, he also addressed Liu Dingyang, “Liu Dingyang, give me some face today, let’s let this go; consider it a favor you owe me.”
Tangyu glanced at Yang Xiaoyu, too late to stop him, and felt a bit frustrated—why were so many people stepping in for him before he even admitted defeat?
Did they really think he was doomed to be devoured by Liu Dingyang?
Liu Dingyang’s eye twitched again, first came Su Yaoji, then came Yang Xiaoyu.
The Yang Family was also one of the five dominant families with strong power and influence.
Frankly, if it weren’t for some issue, Liu Dingyang would not have easily provoked Yang Xiaoyu.
“Hmph, face?
Your face isn’t that big, and I don’t need your favor,” Liu Dingyang said with a cold laugh.
“Young Master Liu, why are you so hot-tempered today?
Let’s not harm the harmony over a trivial matter, shall we?” The refined and elegant Hu Xing walked over, standing beside Su Yaoji, smiling as he watched Liu Dingyang.
He was not helping Tangyu but Su Yaoji.
Since Su Yaoji insisted on intervening in this matter, he could only step forward.
The Hu Family, one of the seven wealthy families, also had considerable clout.
Su Yaoji, Yang Xiaoyu, and Hu Xing – any one of these three made Liu Dingyang give some consideration.
All three standing up together meant that Liu Dingyang could have taken the opportunity to back down gracefully, to seek revenge later.
But who was he?
He was the nefarious Young Master.
If he backed down so easily, would he still be worthy of the title ‘nefarious Young Master’?
“Humph, I never imagined that a mere Tangyu could get so many people to stand up for him.
But—so what?
Nobody I, Liu Dingyang, set my sights on can escape, no matter what the circumstances.
Today, I must settle the score with him, and none of you can stop me, nobody can,” Liu Dingyang said, utterly furious, as a sinister aura emanated from him, his presence overwhelming.
The onlookers were also surprised again and again, and their views on Tangyu changed repeatedly.
Clearly, no matter the outcome today, Tangyu’s name was sure to spread throughout the high society circles in Donglin City, becoming famous overnight.
It was just that becoming famous in such a way was something Tangyu had not anticipated.
Facing the pressure of three influential figures, probably only Liu Dingyang would still be reckless and unyielding.
“What if we joined in as well, I wonder if you could grant this face for us?” came a voice that was not loud but exuded supreme dignity.
The voice was also magnetic, compelling everyone to look for its source.
When they saw two tall figures approaching, they all gasped in surprise.
“What, Xiao Yu and Divine Needle Rao Yuanzhi are also backing Tangyu?
His clout is unbelievably huge!
This is madness, complete madness.”
“Who exactly is this Tangyu?
How can he have such inexplicably huge influence?
How can so many prominent figures step forward for him?
Is he even human?”
Liu Dingyang’s eye fiercely twitched as he looked at Xiao Yu and Rao Yuanzhi.
Xiao Yu was someone he dared not offend lightly, and it made him apprehensive.
Rao Yuanzhi, well-known throughout Donglin City with excellent connections, was not someone Liu Dingyang would offend lightly either.
The clout these two had was greater than that of the three including Su Yaoji.
When five people stood up, it really frustrated Liu Dingyang; he had not expected that a mere Tangyu would have such extensive connections.
Standing up for him like this meant their relationships must be quite good.
Liu Dingyang was contemplating whether to fight or not.
To fight today would undoubtedly be troublesome, offending five people.
But if he didn’t, he couldn’t swallow his pride.
The atmosphere at the venue became unprecedentedly tense, the air so oppressive it seemed about to explode.
This was like a fight among gods, with the situation escalating so dramatically that even Xiao Yu, one of the Five Young Masters of Donglin, had shown up.
Today’s scene was destined to spread far and wide and would likely become a topic of conversation among Donglin City’s elite for some time.
Tangyu also felt an unexpected surge of emotion; he had not foreseen so many people standing up for him.
Offending an average person might not show much, but it’s important to note that the person being offended was none other than the nefarious Liu Dingyang.
Seeing everyone’s sincere and enthusiastic faces, Tangyu felt warmth in his heart, grateful for such friends, especially Su Yaoji.
He even felt the impulse to give her a kiss.
“Hehe, it seems I have been negligent in my hospitality, causing our guests to feel left out,” a lighthearted laugh sounded as Huangfu Qingyun and Huangfu Jing walked over, immediately diffusing much of the tense atmosphere.
Huangfu Jing glanced at Tangyu, then at Liu Dingyang, her slightly furrowed brows indicating she was deep in thought.
Huangfu Qingyun calmly looked at Liu Dingyang, the smile on his face not fading.
Liu Dingyang, facing this man, still felt some pressure.
After all, today the man was the host, and this was his territory, so some face had to be given.
Liu Dingyang resentfully glanced at Tangyu before saying, “Young Master Huangfu is joking, we were just playing around.”
“Hehe, today we invited everyone over for fun.
Please do enjoy yourselves to the fullest and have a great time,” Huangfu Qingyun seamlessly offered Liu Dingyang a way out.
In the end, the matter was resolved with Huangfu Qingyun’s mediation, and Liu Dingyang clearly didn’t linger any longer, promptly departing.