"Song Shadao, you are shameless..."
Shanyuan, seeing Song Shadao spewing blatant lies, was so furious that a mouthful of blood spewed out as she cursed.
"Monks should cultivate good speech, not curses. This habit of yours is not good."
Song Shadao looked at Shen Lang and, finding him not seriously injured, relaxed. He then said to Miaoshan, "You should be glad you didn't hurt my nephew. Otherwise, you'd be dead by now."
With that said, Song Shadao turned to Shen Lang and instructed, "Don't tell your mother about today's events. We don't want her to get agitated."
"Uncle, I understand."
Hearing Song Shadao's words, a hint of tenderness appeared on Shen Lang's resolute face. He said, "I know godmother cares about me, and I won't let her worry."
"From now on, don't call her godmother. Just call her Mom."
Song Shadao corrected Shen Lang's phrasing, adding, "Remember, you are Song Qingyi's biological son."
Shen Lang didn't overthink this. He simply assumed Song Shadao was being overly doting on his sister and wanted her to feel true maternal affection. He chuckled, "Uncle, don't worry. I'm smart. I know what to do."
"You kid, I knew you had potential."
Song Shadao looked at his great-nephew with satisfaction, saying, "So intelligent, just like I was in my youth. Excellent."
"By the way, have you found out where Yu Xiao and the others are?"
Song Shadao no longer paid attention to the heavily injured Shanyuan and asked Shen Lang.
"Yes, I have. They were captured by Dragon Matriarch and taken to Longze Villa. Qi Tuojiang and Kong Wudao must also be at Longze Villa."
Shen Lang nodded.
"Good. Knowing where they are is enough."
Song Shadao then said to Qin Long and the others, "You've all been injured. Go to the hospital for treatment first. I'll accompany Shen Lang to rescue them."
"Understood—"
Hearing Song Shadao's words, Qin Long and the others had no objections. They nodded and then helped each other away.
How strong Song Shadao truly was, Qin Long and his companions didn't know.
But they were certain that besides Shen Tianjun, no one in this world could stop Song Shadao.
In recent years, Song Shadao had begun to cultivate a more refined image, but Qin Long and his companions would never forget that in his youth, he was known as the "Mad King of Slaughter."
No one knew how many people he had killed to earn that title, but the nickname alone was enough to prove his strength, which was not to be underestimated by anyone.
And that he hadn't even made a move earlier, merely placing his hand on Shen Lang's back and severely wounding the Heaven Realm expert Shanyuan, told Qin Long and his companions that Song Shadao's power must be at the peak of this world.
With Song Shadao by Shen Lang's side, what else could Qin Long and his companions possibly worry about?
In fact, they had to go to the hospital for treatment, as their injuries were too severe.
Qin Long and his group quickly departed, leaving only a few people at the scene.
"Qi Dingjiang, lead the way."
Song Shadao glanced at Qi Dingjiang and said coldly.
"I..."
Qi Dingjiang looked at Song Shadao, wanting to defy him, but Song Shadao exuded a terrifying aura that made Qi Dingjiang lose the courage to resist.
"Yes, Director Song, I will lead the way immediately."
Qi Dingjiang spoke cautiously, terrified of saying the wrong word and being killed by Song Shadao.
"Qi Dingjiang, you're wise enough to know. Do you know what the consequences would have been if you had uttered a single word of refusal just now?"
Song Shadao sneered and continued, "You would have met a violent end on the spot."
"Useless wretch. If you want revenge, do it openly. Resorting to cowardly tactics like kidnapping is a disgrace to your Qi family ancestors."
At these words, Qi Dingjiang's face turned deathly pale. He instantly broke out in a cold sweat and trembled as he said, "Director Song is right. I won't dare to do it again."
It was no wonder Qi Dingjiang was intimidated. He knew how terrifying the man before him was. Even his grandfather would likely not dare to challenge him.
Song Shadao had achieved fame at a young age, proving his worth through slaughter. Many people had died at his hands, and some of them were from the Qi family.
Yet, Song Shadao had lived well all these years, proving that the Qi family could not do anything to him.
"Capital punishment can be avoided, but a financial penalty is necessary."
Song Shadao cast a cold glance at Qi Dingjiang and said, "Yu Xiao and Yu Fei were inexplicably kidnapped by your Qi family. Even if they are unharmed, they must have suffered immense shock and mental anguish. You will compensate three hundred billion."
"What... three hundred billion?"
Hearing Song Shadao's words, Qi Dingjiang's pupils dilated. While the Qi family was indeed wealthy, three hundred billion was not only a colossal sum for Qi Dingjiang but also a huge fortune for the entire family.
"Yes, that's right. Three hundred billion. Not a single penny less, or you'll never return to Longdu."
With that, Song Shadao gave Shen Lang a look and said, "Bring him along. We're going to Longze Villa now to prevent Yu Xiao and the others from encountering any danger."
"Alright—"
Upon hearing this, Shen Lang grabbed Qi Dingjiang and immediately left with him.
"Song Shadao, you intend to take him away like this?"
Shanyuan, watching Shen Lang and Qi Dingjiang's retreating figures, angrily said to Song Shadao.
"Is there a problem?"
Song Shadao glanced at Shanyuan and smiled.
"I cannot intervene with you taking Qi Dingjiang. However, Shen Lang trespassed into my Shanyuan Villa and injured several of my disciples. If you intend to take him, you must give me an explanation?"
Shanyuan looked at Song Shadao and said coldly.
"You want an explanation from me?"
Song Shadao sneered, "My apologies, but you are not qualified to demand an explanation from me. If you want an explanation, either elevate your martial arts cultivation to a higher level, or find someone with more clout."
After speaking, Song Shadao turned and left.
"Song Shadao, I will kill you sooner or later! And Shen Lang, I will have you killed too!"
After Song Shadao left, Shanyuan's furious roar soon echoed behind him.
Longze Villa was located in the western mountains of Nanling and was a leisure and entertainment resort.
As Shen Lang and the other two set off, Qi Tuojiang and Kong Wudao were sitting by the fish pond at Longze Villa, each holding a fishing rod and casting their lines.
"Young Master Qi, you seem a bit distracted."
Seeing Qi Tuojiang lost in thought, Kong Wudao smiled and said, "With Master Shanyuan making a move, Shen Lang is surely doomed. What else do you have to worry about, Young Master Qi?"
"Young Master Kong, I have a bad feeling about this, but I can't pinpoint why."
Qi Tuojiang, dressed in a white tracksuit with his hair neatly combed, was already elegant. Now, he was even more so, yet his brows were often furrowed.
"Young Master Qi, you are overthinking. No matter how powerful Shen Lang is, Master Shanyuan is a Heaven Realm expert. If she made a move, Shen Lang would have no chance of survival."
With that, Kong Wudao revealed a sly smile. "Shen Lang caused you to lose a fiancée. After he dies, his beautiful girlfriend Yu Xiao will be yours as compensation. As for me, I prefer the enchanting Yu Fei."