The Peerless Beauty Stuck With Me

Chapter 1703 - 1702: Popular Figure

"What kind of 'drinks as friends' or 'drinks as punishment'? As long as you're paying, no matter if it's good or bad, I'll have it."One person's talking about drinking, the other one's talking about anything but drinks; they're not even on the same page.

Only Tang Rao is bold enough to speak to Hai Lai like this.

Even a clay Buddha has a temper. Hai Lai is always well-regarded in the Hela family, and there's hardly anyone in the family who dares to offend him. On his travels, he expected to boss people around by dropping his family's name, but instead, Tang Rao has repeatedly humiliated him. If he continues to endure this, it wouldn't be his style.

"Let's see if your mouth will still be this sharp later."

Tang Rao wonders who gave Hai Lai the courage. Was it the whole Liang Jingru family?

He's eagerly awaiting Hai Lai's next move. Hai Lai suddenly pulls out a longsword from somewhere, forged from Ancient Mysterious Iron, pointing it straight at Tang Rao's throat. If the sword strikes true, Tang Rao won't stand a chance of surviving.

"Tracking Sword Technique forged from Ancient Mysterious Iron? Let's see where you can run now."

Tracking Sword Technique?

Just hearing the name gives away its meaning. No wonder every time it strikes, Tang Rao finds the sword's path a bit peculiar. If it weren't for his top-notch speed, this bizarre sword would have already stabbed countless times into Tang Rao.

"I say, brother, this Tracking Sword Technique of yours is really entertaining, huh? Chasing me down but never quite landing on me. Are you just trying to frighten me?"

Hai Lai intends to kill Tang Rao, while Tang Rao intends to humiliate Hai Lai. Two people originally strangers now have deep-seated hatred for each other.

"Tang Rao, you dare humiliate me?"

The Tracking Sword Technique is his signature move, and for years, it's never failed. But with Tang Rao, exceptions are becoming routine.

This strange guy, could it be that his whole body is covered with eyes? Otherwise, how does he always manage to dodge the near-real illusions of countless swords aiming at him?

If he'd just dodge, that'd be one thing. But the key is, after dodging, he makes it a point to humiliate Hai Lai. That's what infuriates Hai Lai the most.

"And what if I humiliate you? I started humiliating you days ago. You're only asking now, how do you expect me to answer you?"

Poof.

Watching the intense 'performance' between the two, Shu Yi is thoroughly impressed by Tang Rao's words.

Listen to that, such bold words. Look at him, such a fearless young man!

Thinking back to when Shu Yi was only at the mid-peak of the Supreme God Realm, he could never be as fearless as Tang Rao. When encountering someone at the late Supreme God Realm, he'd avoid them if possible. Once Shu Yi reached the late stage himself, he'd try to get along with others of the same level, even if they didn't like each other, at least saving face.

Tang Rao is different. Although less powerful, his attitude isn't any less formidable than those in the late stage. He simply likes who he likes, and dislikes who he dislikes. He won't compromise himself for someone he doesn't care for.

Besides, making friends isn't something you do on a whim. He's never been one to give in easily.

Hai Lai's sword starts swinging erratically. Several times it only cuts through air when aimed at Tang Rao. The closest it ever got was making a hole in Tang Rao's sleeve, and that's as good as it gets.

"Aren't you embarrassed? None of your men could even stand up. You're not even getting close to me. So many people watching as a late-stage Supreme God fights a mid-peak, without even harming a hair. If it were me, I'd be too ashamed to stay here."

Tang Rao's performance draws laughter from the onlookers. Of course, they're laughing not at Tang Rao but at Hai Lai, the one getting smacked down despite being in the late stage.

"Shut up!"

With a lapse in sword fighting maybe due to Tang Rao's provocation, Hai Lai's sword techniques become more wickedly intricate, and even Tang Rao starts to struggle defending.

He has to admit, there's a significant gap between a mid-peak and a late-stage Supreme God.

"Come on, fight back, weren't you doing well just now? Now I see you seem to have gotten worse."

The speaker isn't Hai Lai nor Tang Rao, but a young lad from the crowd, with a topknot, dressed extravagantly, obviously from a wealthy family.

"Brother Zhi, we're here to make money; let's not get too involved in this circus, lest we bring trouble upon ourselves."

The one called Brother Zhi has seen Tang Rao before. He's the man halfway up the mountain, the one who heard that there are treasures halfway up.

"Just watching the fun, after all, idleness leads to boredom. I want the money, but I also want to enjoy the show. Got a problem with that?"

No one dares dissent when Brother Zhi speaks.

While Tang Rao and Hai Lai are fighting, Tang Rao doesn't focus solely on Hai Lai; the onlookers are also under his gaze, including Yang Zhi.

"Hey, still fighting or what? With your fighting style, you're wasting my time. Maybe once the goods are all released, I'll personally visit the Hela family to resolve this feud?"

If Tang Rao doesn't act quickly, missing out on good items will torment him for life.

Hai Lai is truly annoying.

"Hai Lai, Young Master, the first item is already out and has been auctioned off."

Hai Lai wanted to settle things with Tang Rao before checking out the goods, but this Tang Rao is tougher than expected, not easily dealt with. Just as Tang Rao doesn't want to waste time on Hai Lai, both simultaneously stop. The dust stirred by their fighting slowly settles.

"Fine then, after the release, if you don't come to the Hela family to find me, I'll visit your Kao Shan Sect instead."

Hai Lai is determined to continue his grudge with Tang Rao. He's furious, yet due to timing, can't act now. Throwing down a harsh line, he turns to leave. Those of his men who survived crawl up and follow Hai Lai to the auction area.

"No need to come to Kao Shan Sect. I don't plan to invite you for dinner; I'd rather kill you—how awkward would that be? Rather, I'll come to the Hela family myself, swiftly settle things so the Hela folks won't need to come north to collect your remains."

Thunk!

Hai Lai feels his heart sink.

Can anyone speak like this?

If he weren't pressed for time, he'd surely turn back to fight Tang Rao relentlessly, then go see the goods.