Chapter 483: Deputy Commander-in-Chief

The Capital City, Tianxiang Tower.
Not long after Happy entered Tianxiang Tower, the group arrived at its entrance in a grand procession.
“It’s an honor to have the Commander-in-Chief visit our humble establishment!”
A woman of unparalleled charm strode to the entrance, swaying her graceful figure. Her words were warm, even warmer than when she welcomed Happy.
However, the person at the head of the group was clearly a regular at Tianxiang Tower, wearing a calm smile as he said, “Please arrange a private courtyard for me, Madam Qing. I have distinguished guests to entertain.” Then he whispered a name in Madam Qing’s ear. She smiled slightly and nodded, “We at Tianxiang Tower will certainly not neglect the guests Lord Langya wishes to entertain. Once he arrives, we’ll send someone to lead him to Room Tian No. 2.”
“Room Tian No. 2?”
Hearing Madam Qing’s reply, Langya couldn’t help raising an eyebrow. “So, Room Tian No. 1 has already been reserved?” The man before them was Langya, the leader of the second-largest faction in the capital, Tongtian Pavilion, and also the deputy commander-in-chief of the Jinyiwei.
“There are guests,” Madam Qing replied, seemingly unaware of the slight change in Langya’s expression.
Standing at the entrance, Langya pondered for a moment before asking, “Since Room Tian No. 1 is already taken, there’s no problem with us going to Room Tian No. 2. But, are Xiao Yuexian and Jiaonu free right now?”
“Lord Langya, really! Besides these two treasures, there are many others at Tianxiang Tower who long to catch your attention.”
How could Langya not understand the hidden meaning in Madam Qing’s words?
“Hmph!” Langya sneered. “Interesting. Today, I’m hosting the deputy head of Yipin Hall. In the entire capital, aside from me and the people of Yipin Hall, I wonder who else has the audacity to enter Room Tian No. 1?”
“Lord Langya!” Madam Qing immediately realized something was wrong; her face paled…
But she couldn’t stop him. This wasn’t the first time Langya had done such a thing. With a cold sneer, he took on the task of seizing Xiao Yuexian and Jiaonu, leading several of his men in a fierce charge toward Room Tian No. 1 in the back courtyard of Tianxiang Tower.
In the past, Langya might have been cautious enough to find out who owned Room Tian No. 1 first. But now, with the deputy head of Yipin Hall, “Bloodclothes,” arriving soon, the only faction in the capital he feared was Yipin Hall. So, no matter who owned Room Tian No. 1, he wasn’t afraid.
And…

Seizing Xiao Yuexian and Jiaonu not only demonstrated Tongtian Pavilion’s strength and grandeur but also enhanced its prestige—those who could enter Room Number One were no ordinary people, and stepping on such individuals helped boost fame and authority.

Boom!!

The gate of the courtyard was smashed open. Despite Lady Qing’s attempts to stop him, Langya led his men into the courtyard of Room Number One. Dressed in the official robes of the Jinyiwei, he stood there with imposing presence, waiting quietly for the people inside to make a choice.

There was no need to conceal his appearance or identity—after all, he had come to draw attention and showcase Tongtian Pavilion’s strength.

“I really want to see who this mysterious person is!”

Langya stood proudly in the courtyard, staring at the door, his wide cape fluttering behind him, exuding an air of dominance and elegance.

Just then, the door of Room Number One was silently pushed open…

Two men in yellow robes stepped out, accompanied by Xiao Yuexian and Jiaonu.

Langya was momentarily stunned before stepping forward and bowing, “I haven’t yet learned your names.”

He had assumed the people inside would be panicked or angry in such a situation, but to his surprise, they came out calmly. Moreover, one of them seemed to exert a subtle pressure on him.

This feeling hadn’t occurred in a long time…

Langya cautiously stepped forward to ask, “Compared to you, our names are unremarkable. Otherwise, you wouldn’t have shown up so aggressively and confidently. Enough talk—since you want to fight, I’ll show you a few moves.”

Of course, the speaker was pleased…

Baixiaosheng focused on the art of mechanisms in the I Ching and wasn’t very interested in martial arts. In such a situation, he naturally stood aside, hands behind his back. Hearing this, he couldn’t help but say coldly, “I have nothing to say either, Commander Langya. Be careful.”

One remained calm in front of Langya, while the other spoke in a bold tone.

Langya had initially hesitated, thinking he had encountered a skilled outsider. But when the other recognized his identity, he felt relieved.

Since they were from the capital, things would be easier…

After all, Langya was one of the top ten experts on the Dragon List. There were only a few notable experts in the capital, and Tongtian Pavilion could afford to deal with them.

“Then… please teach me!”

Reaching out, he grabbed his wide cloak, which fluttered in the wind as he threw it behind him. It was effortlessly caught by a skilled expert from the Tongtian Pavilion standing behind. Beneath the cloak, “Langya” wore a striking and imposing official robe of the Jinyiwei.
Snap!
He seized a curved sword.
Yet the opponent stood firm in place, motionless, not even drawing his weapon.
After a brief hesitation, Kai Xin could tell he was puzzled:
“Don’t worry, I specialize in palm techniques.”
Saying this, he spread out his fleshy palms.
“Even if it’s palm techniques, shouldn’t there be gloves or something? Or do you look down on me, ‘Langya’…” Langya’s tone turned cold and heavy.
“Gloves?”
Kai Xin smiled calmly, “I forgot them at home. Go ahead—wearing or not wearing a weapon makes little difference.”
These words instantly enraged “Langya”!
After all, he was the leader of the Tongtian Pavilion, the second-largest force in the capital, a newly ranked seventh on the Dragon List, the top expert among the Jinyiwei, and a highly confident martial officer. Being looked down upon by a nameless stranger made him furious immediately:
“Arrogant!”
With a roar, his golden sword flashed with a fierce, icy glow, swirling around it a chilling aura as he swung it horizontally.
Kai Xin quickly realized this was an attempt by his opponent to test his strength. Unperturbed, he sent out a palm strike while activating his circular defense barrier.
The Eighteen Dragon Subduing Palms—each strike was exquisite and incredibly powerful.
The palm strikes at the eighth level were as lethal as those of a master at the supreme life-and-death realm, but the disadvantage of not having a weapon remained…
“Langya” was well aware of this, which explained his extreme anger at his opponent’s refusal to use a weapon.
When the sword’s glow shattered the opponent’s palm strike and, as expected, struck his defense, he leaped forward, amplifying the sword’s glow to its fullest!
He went all out, without holding back.
At the same time, Kai Xin’s aura shifted, and he appeared faster than the palm strike itself in front of the sword’s glow…
A mighty, domineering dragon roar suddenly erupted from the Tianxiang Tower:
ROAR!!!