"Shishi, what's wrong?"
Seeing Ye Shishi's grave expression, her face never so serious, Shen Lang asked curiously.
"Shen Lang, don't ask so much, let's leave first, okay?"
Seeing Qi Tuojiang and Kong Wudao getting closer, and so many people following behind them, Ye Shishi feared that Qi Tuojiang and Kong Wudao would attack Shen Lang on the spot and worried that Shen Lang would suffer. She shouted.
"What's wrong with you? I've never seen you so flustered."
Ye Shishi's reaction made Shen Lang even more curious, so he turned his head to look behind him and saw the elegantly dressed Qi Tuojiang in white and the effeminate Kong Wudao in black approaching.
"These two fellows, with such extraordinary temperaments, must be from prominent families, right?"
Seeing Qi Tuojiang and Kong Wudao, Shen Lang looked at Tang Wan'er beside him and noticed that Tang Wan'er's demeanor was somewhat similar to theirs. He said, "Shishi, are these two from the noble families of Longdu?"
"Seeing you so flustered, I think you must know these two, and you know them very well. You know how terrifying they are and you're worried I'll be at a disadvantage."
"I don't know anyone from the noble families of Longdu, let alone any enemies. So, they must be from the Qi and Kong families."
"If I'm not mistaken, the elegantly dressed one in white should be Yuan Bubai's master, Kong Wudao, the young master of the Kong family. And the effeminate man in black behind him is the Kong Shao that Yu Linling mentioned, Kong Wudao of the Kong family."
What?
Hearing Shen Lang's words, Ye Shishi and Tang Wan'er were both shocked.
Ye Shishi was shocked because Shen Lang's intelligence exceeded her expectations.
Ye Shishi never imagined that Shen Lang could deduce the identities of Qi Tuojiang and Kong Wudao with his own wit. This guy is truly a prodigy.
This guy has superb medical skills, unmatched martial prowess, and even such a meticulous mind. She wondered what kind of master had taught him.
What shocked Ye Shishi even more was that as Qi Tuojiang and Kong Wudao approached, Shen Lang's eyes still showed no fear, not even a hint of panic.
From beginning to end, Shen Lang had a playful, confident, and calm expression, as if no one in this world was worthy of his fear or panic.
Compared to Ye Shishi's keen observation, Tang Wan'er was much shallower. She was surprised that the approaching figures were the famous young masters of the Qi and Kong families, and even more surprised that they were coming for Shen Lang.
Right, Tang Wan'er seemed to recall something her good friend Qi Siyuan had told her. Shen Lang had once stolen the bride of her, Qi Pijiang. And Ye Shishi was an accomplice.
Moreover, Shen Lang had even crippled Kong Zixiong, no, turned him into a eunuch.
Thinking about it now, Qi Tuojiang and Kong Wudao were coming with such imposing momentum, they must be here to seek revenge on Shen Lang.
With the abilities of Qi Tuojiang and Kong Wudao, Shen Lang would absolutely not be able to leave here intact today. Blood would surely spill.
Thinking this, Tang Wan'er's mood greatly improved.
Becoming Shen Lang's fiancée was Tang Jiutian's decision, not Tang Wan'er's willing choice.
Tang Wan'er, who was bent on Shen Lang's death for killing her brothers and bringing shame to the Tang sect, wished for Shen Lang's demise every moment.
Therefore, seeing Shen Lang about to face misfortune, how could Tang Wan'er not be happy, how could she not be excited? If it weren't for the inappropriate occasion, Tang Wan'er would have been unable to resist cheering gleefully.
As Tang Wan'er became excited, Qi Tuojiang and Kong Wudao drew closer and soon arrived in front of the three.
Looking at the valiant Ye Shishi, Qi Tuojiang slowly closed the white folding fan in his hand, a gentle smile appearing on his face. He said, "Shishi, what a surprise to meet you here. It's been a long time."
Qi Tuojiang was indeed the type of person who spoke very well. His voice was extremely gentle and affectionate, making anyone who heard him involuntarily develop a good impression of him.
There was no hint of aggression about him; he gave off a peaceful feeling, as comfortable as water.
However, upon seeing Qi Tuojiang, Ye Shishi's mind again recalled many years ago one night, when Qi Tuojiang had tied up a large wolfdog, gagged its mouth, and then poured a pot of boiling water over its body, letting it die in agony.
At that moment, Qi Tuojiang's face showed no trace of gentleness or affectionate smiles, only ferocity and brutality.
The next day, Qi Tuojiang was as polite and smiling as ever, but in Ye Shishi's heart, that Qi Tuojiang had died that night.
Ye Shishi showed no joy of seeing an old friend on her face, only a professional smile. She said, "Young Master Qi, it's been a long time. You're as distinguished as ever."
"Haha, what young master? Shishi, don't mock me."
Qi Tuojiang held Ye Shishi, his junior schoolmate, in high regard. After all, this girl had always been the most outstanding since childhood and was now at her peak, so he was naturally very polite. He said, "You are my junior. We graduated from the same elementary school. Although we haven't interacted for many years, that purest friendship has never changed. Let's not be so distant."
"Don't call me Young Master Qi anymore. Just call me by my name. Of course, if you're willing, you can call me brother. After all, the old man considers you his granddaughter."
"Okay, I'll pay attention next time and won't be so distant."
Ye Shishi smiled upon hearing Qi Tuojiang's words and said, "You haven't been to Nanling for so many years. What brings you here this time?"
"What I'm here for is something I care about. Others may not know, but surely Shishi understands?"
Qi Tuojiang smiled and said, "I liked Qinghan before, but I never expressed it. Many years later, I learned that my grandfather had already arranged our engagement. I've come to Nanling this time to fulfill that marriage vow and marry her."
"Of course, besides getting married, there are a few other trivial matters."
Qi Tuojiang said calmly, "We can talk about these things slowly. I'm happy to see you today, so let's not talk about them."
With that, Qi Tuojiang looked at Shen Lang beside him and said to Ye Shishi, "Shishi, won't you introduce me to this friend of yours?"
Qi Tuojiang always liked to play with his enemies before making a move, so he pretended not to know Shen Lang's identity, wanting Ye Shishi to introduce him.
Ye Shishi didn't know if Qi Tuojiang recognized Shen Lang, and hesitated for a moment, unsure whether to speak.
However, upon hearing this, Shen Lang took the initiative to step forward and smiled at Qi Tuojiang, "Hello, I'm Shen Lang. We spoke on the phone before."
When Shen Lang mentioned the phone call, he was referring to the time before killing Yuan Bubai. Yuan Bubai had called Qi Tuojiang for help, and Qi Tuojiang had asked Shen Lang to spare Yuan Bubai as a favor. Shen Lang had replied that he would not give him any face and then mercilessly beheaded Yuan Bubai.
Bringing up the past, Qi Tuojiang's smile froze.