Chapter Forty-Five: Shield of Arrows

  Tang Song was too lazy to bother with these little brats, so after knocking the young man unconscious with one punch, he turned around and walked towards the main hall of the Ji family. Just now, he saw that Tang Qingtian and the others had entered from here.

  Ji Yanran quickly followed up, and her eyes towards Tang Song were filled with an unusual sparkle.

  "Tang Song, I'm really curious, what kind of person is your master, how could he possibly make you change so much in such a short period of time?"

  Tang Song ignored her.

  "Tang Song, why aren't you saying anything?"

  Tang Song ignored her.

  "Tang Song, how can you be so rude? I'm talking to you!"

  Tang Song still ignored her and continued on his own way.

  Ji Yanran compromised and sighed, "Okay, I admit it. I inquired about your master with an ulterior motive, but I can swear that I really didn't have any ill intentions towards you."

  Tang Song stopped and looked at Ji Yanran, hoping she could give herself a reasonable explanation.

  Ji Yanran had no choice but to say: "Tang Song, I inquired about your master because I wanted to know if your master really has a way to change someone's cultivation aptitude."

  "Alright, I'll be honest with you. My master has a daughter who is also unable to cultivate like you, so now you can understand?" Ji Yanran was stared at by Tang Song until she felt uneasy all over and had no choice but to reveal her true intentions.

  Tang Song decided that Ji Yanran was telling the truth this time, so she temporarily forgave her.

  Ji Yanran suddenly saw Tang Song not speaking again, and immediately stomped her foot, just wanting to throw a tantrum, when she heard the sound of shouting from the gate, "The young master of Wuqing Valley has arrived!"

  Ji Yanran was startled, and an familiar figure jumped out in her mind.

  Tang Song wanted to leave, but was pulled back by Ji Yanran, who said: "Tang Song, accompany me to welcome the guests."

  Tang Song cried and laughed at the same time, saying: "You are the host, you go welcome the guests, what does it have to do with me?"

  Ji Yanran grasped Tang Song's hand and wouldn't let go, saying: "Just come with me, later when I say something, you just nod."

  Tang Song was truly inexplicable, he could see that Ji Yanran was somewhat flustered. It was just unknown what kind of god the Valley Master of Wuqing Valley was, to actually make Ji Yanran, a high-ranking disciple of the Xiao Sect, become flustered.

  She was pulled by Ji Yanran towards the main gate, and there wasn't anyone in the Ji family more familiar with Wu Qing Valley than her. Even in Hengyang City, people who had heard of this sect could be counted on one hand.

  When Wu Qiang, the ruthless and cunning master of Wugou Valley, appeared at the entrance of the Ji family's mansion with his guards and rode on a swift dragon steed, the entire street was in an uproar.

  A few days ago when they entered the city, it caused a sensation and everyone was guessing the purpose of this group of nobles.

  But after they moved into Bayan Building, they never showed up again, so everyone's attention was diverted elsewhere.

  But I didn't expect to attend Old Master Ji's banquet today!

  The entrance of the Ji family was extremely quiet, and everyone just looked at Wu Qiang and others, not daring to speak out.

  After the welcoming staff who were waiting for the new arrival shouted out Wu Qiang's origin and name, they were all curious and suspicious. What was this emotionless valley after all?

  Wu Qiang looked arrogant, in his opinion, these people were just country bumpkins who had never seen the world and it would be beneath him to get involved with them.

  After mounting his horse, he led the group towards the Qi residence.

  I didn't expect that just as I was about to enter, Ji Yanran came out.

  When he saw Ji Yanran, Wu Qiang's heart was delighted, and a smile naturally appeared on his face.

  But when he saw Tang Song being pulled by Ji Yanran, his face didn't look so good.

  But soon Wu Qiang calmed down and thought that maybe this was Ji Yanran's older brother.

  "Wu Gongzi, I didn't expect you to come too. Thank you for coming to celebrate my grandfather's birthday! Please come in quickly." Ji Yanran spoke as the host.

  But while speaking, he didn't let go of Tang Song's hand. Even when Tang Song wanted to pull away, he wouldn't allow it.

  Wu Qiang's face revealed a faint smile, and he said: "Miss Ji is being too serious. We are friends, your elders are my elders, celebrating the birthday of an elder is a very ordinary thing. Ah, Miss Ji, who is this?"

  Tang Song tried to pull his hand back again, but was tightly grasped by Ji Yanran and could only give up reluctantly. He felt that he had been outsmarted by this woman, from the moment she heard the singing at the gate to when she pulled him over, everything was a ploy against him.

  From Wu Qiang's gaze at Ji Yanran, Tang Song could tell that this young man had come to attend the birthday banquet just for Ji Yanran.

  Ji Yanran must have known it in her heart, then he became a tragic figure of the Tang and Song dynasties, unknowingly becoming a shield.

  Seeing Wu Qiang's unfriendly gaze, he knew he was being targeted, and this was simply being shot while lying down.

  So Tang Song bluntly said: "I'm not very familiar with Miss Ji, you guys chat." He withdrew.

  Ji Yanran looked very wronged, Wu Qiang couldn't bear it and shouted: "You little brat, stop right there! How can you treat Miss Ji like this?"

  Tang Song is blinded, what kind of brain is this? Is it fair to your Ji girl like this?

  Ji Yanran suddenly spoke up at this time: "Wu Gongzi, it's not his fault, I'm just an ordinary friend with him."

  Wu Qiang's face turned even darker, and he said: "Even if it's just an ordinary friend, that's still a friend, right? Is this how you treat your own friends? Kid, apologize to Miss Ji, or else don't blame me for being impolite."

  Tang Song is angry, damn it, did you think I'm afraid of you guys?

  "Why should I apologize? If it weren't for Ji Yanran dragging me over to be his shield, none of this would have happened. Speaking of which, she's the one who owes me an apology!"

  "What's a 'shield'? Wu Qiang didn't quite understand the meaning of this term, but he was certain that Tang Song's behavior had completely lost all semblance of manliness. "I don't care about any shield, I only know your behavior is very rude, so you must apologize to Miss Ji."

  Ji Yan's face was filled with distress, making Wu Qiang unbearable. He couldn't forgive himself for causing the beauty to be so upset.

  "Master Wu, don't be like this. This matter is not Tang Song's fault. I was the one who dragged him over and wanted to introduce him to you. Since he doesn't want to, then forget it. Master Wu, today is Grandfather's birthday, thank you for coming, please go inside!"

  Tang Song felt suffocated and silently cursed Ji Yanran, that little demon. With Wu Gongzi's IQ, saying this was like pouring oil on fire, challenging his bottom line!

  As expected, Ji Yanran's beauty trap succeeded.

  Ji Yan's face was completely disheartened, her eyes brimming with tears, shattering Wu Qiang's last bit of reserve. His tone turned icy in an instant, saying: "I'll say it one last time, apologize to Miss Ji!"