The Strength Clan Bathed in Blood

The next morning, early.

Sunlight streamed through the window into the room, and Tang Yuehua slowly woke.

Her body ached, and pain showed on her face.

Li Changqing wrapped his arms around Tang Yuehua from behind, gripped her shoulders, and gave them a hard squeeze.

Tang Yuehua shuddered and sprang out of bed, her steps still unsteady.

Li Changqing propped up his head and raised an eyebrow at her.

Tang Yuehua had nothing covering her. Every inch of her body lay plainly before Li Changqing's eyes.

She came to her senses and realized she wore no clothes. She hurriedly snatched a garment from the floor and held it in front of herself.

"I did what you asked. Now you can tell me where my second brother is, can't you?"

Li Changqing got up and dressed as he spoke. "Of course. I always keep my word. Tang Hao should be hiding with the Strength Clan right now."

Tang Yuehua looked puzzled. "Why would my second brother go to the Strength Clan?"

"I scared him off," Li Changqing said casually. "I'm heading there to deal with him soon."

Tang Yuehua was startled. A terrible premonition rose in her heart. "What do you mean? Do you have a grudge against my second brother?"

Li Changqing nodded unconcernedly, as though Tang Hao were an ant he could crush at any moment. "Tang Hao tried to steal my Soul Bone, then lost to me. Unfortunately, he got away. I said I'd make him regret it."

Tang Yuehua's first reaction was disbelief. She knew how strong Tang Hao was. He had mastered all three of the Clear Sky Sect's supreme arts and had even driven back three Titled Douluo in a direct confrontation.

Li Changqing looked so young. She could not believe her second brother had lost to a young man, much less been chased into seeking the Strength Clan's protection.

Yet Li Changqing's calm, carefree manner did not seem feigned.

By then, Li Changqing had finished dressing. He drew Tang Yuehua into his arms, patted her back, and said with a smile:

"You cooperated well this time. I'll come see you again. Since you were obedient, I'll grant Tang Hao a quick death."

Tang Yuehua hastily clung to him. "Please, let my second brother go. You can do anything you want to me. I'm begging you."

Li Changqing had no intention of agreeing. He smiled. "If I want to do something to you, madam, can you really refuse?"

Tang Yuehua stood frozen.

Of course. Li Changqing had defeated Tang Hao. He had to be immensely powerful.

If someone that strong wanted to do something to her, what right did a useless woman who could not cultivate have to refuse?

At the thought, tears streamed down Tang Yuehua's face. Li Changqing had already vanished.

At the Strength Clan's compound in Heaven Dou City, inside the Strength Clan Underground Chamber.

Tai Tan, the Strength Clan's chief, was discussing arrangements for Tang San and Xiao Wu to attend Blue Tyrant Academy with Tang Hao.

Tai Tan's manner toward Tang Hao was exceedingly respectful. "Master, everything is arranged for the Young Master and the girl to enter Blue Tyrant Academy. They can report there tomorrow. My grandson Tai Long studies there too. I'll tell him to look after the Young Master at school."

Tang San cupped his hands respectfully. "Thank you, Chief Tai Tan."

Tai Tan waved a hand and smiled. "It's this old servant's honor to help Master and the Young Master. No need to thank me."

Tang Hao nodded in satisfaction. Tai Tan was loyal indeed. Even after all this time, he still treated Tang Hao with such respect.

Suddenly, a crushing pressure descended over the Strength Clan.

Li Changqing's aura had changed after he rebuilt his body, so Tang Hao did not recognize him by it. He assumed the Strength Clan had provoked some formidable enemy.

Tang Hao frowned and looked at Tai Tan in confusion.

Tai Tan was just as baffled. The aura carried undisguised hostility, but the Strength Clan did not seem to have provoked anyone so powerful.

He said to Tang Hao, "Please wait here, Master. This old servant will see who the scoundrel is."

With that, Tai Tan left.

Tang San looked worried. "Dad, that aura is so powerful. Can Chief Tai Tan really handle it?"

Tang Hao said confidently, "Tai Tan is a Soul Douluo. Even an ordinary Titled Douluo might not match his strength. There's no need to worry."

Outside, Li Changqing stood in the air above the Strength Clan's compound.

Quite a few people had gathered below, all watching his every move warily.

As soon as Tai Tan appeared, the Strength Clan seemed to find its backbone and stopped panicking.

Tai Tan stared up at Li Changqing. Feeling that crushing pressure, he knew this was a powerful stranger. He took a deep breath and bowed slightly. "May I ask what brings Your Eminence to the Strength Clan?"

Li Changqing's gaze was indifferent. His voice was quiet, yet it reached every corner of the Strength Clan's compound.

"Hand over Tang Hao and Tang San, or I'll bathe the Strength Clan in blood."

Tai Tan played dumb. "I don't know who this Tang Hao you speak of is, Your Eminence."

Li Changqing frowned and casually swept his right hand through the air, sending a streak of Sword Qi straight at Tai Tan.

Before Tai Tan could react, the Sword Qi struck his left arm, grievously wounding him. Cold sweat poured down his face and veins bulged on his forehead, but he did not utter a sound.

The other members of the Strength Clan fell silent. Their chief had lost an arm in the blink of an eye, and fear of Li Changqing rose in their hearts.

Li Changqing's voice held not a trace of emotion. "Will you truly let the entire Strength Clan die for Tang Hao?"

Tai Tan stubbornly held to his story. "I truly don't know what you mean, Your Eminence."

Li Changqing could not be bothered to waste another word. The Kunpeng Yin-Yang Sword pattern on his palm instantly became a real sword.

With a light swing, he sent Sword Qi through a large group of Strength Clan disciples below, knocking them down. The whole square became a scene of devastation.

"One last chance."

At the sight of the blood-soaked square, Tai Tan's eyes nearly split with rage. He roared, "I'll fight you!"

The immense phantom of a gorilla appeared behind him as he leaped at Li Changqing.

At the same time, he shouted, "Run, Master!"

Li Changqing shook his head slightly and gave another casual swing. Tai Tan lost consciousness in midair and plummeted.

The Sword Qi continued past Tai Tan and slashed into the buildings of the Strength Clan's compound.

It cut through the buildings, which collapsed one after another amid clouds of dust and thunderous crashes. Every disciple in the compound died beneath that single stroke.

"Tang Hao, you've already gotten the entire Strength Clan killed. Come out!"

Li Changqing's voice reached the ruins below. Tang San and Xiao Wu trembled at the sound and clung to each other.

Tang Hao had already guessed who it was. The voice and aura were different, but no one besides Li Changqing wanted him dead so badly.