1290 They Were Both Barons, Why Is Wang Teng So Outstanding?
Sullen faced, Lu Qing left the Tiger Strike Forceâs base with Swait and his men.
âBrother Lu.â Swait spoke carefully.
He could sense Lu Qingâs rage and knew he had caused a huge disaster.
âOnce youâre back, go see the Third Prince and plead for forgiveness,â Lu Qing said.
âButâ¦â Swait wanted to say something.
Lu Qing glanced back, making him desist.
After taking a few steps, The former stopped all of a sudden and looked further ahead, his expression changing somewhat.
Swait felt that something was off. He too peered into the distance and his pupils shrank. The man exclaimed, âZhou Jingtian!
âWhy is he here!â
Swait stared in disbelief, as though he had seen a ghost.
Lu Qing squinted his eyes and spoke slowly. âLooks like the Second Prince overheard something and couldnât sit still.â
âHe was sent by the Second Prince?â Swait asked.
âWhy else do you think heâs here?â Lu Qing sneered.
The person arrived soon after. He was a tall young man with thick black hair draped over his shoulders; eyes sharp as knives as he grinned at Lu Qing. âSo, the Third Prince sent you here.â
âHmph.â Lu Qing scoffed. âThe Second Prince really is everywhere.â
âDonât misunderstand. The Second Prince only sent me to give his regards to Baron Wang Teng. After all, Baron Wang Teng had just made a contribution, and the Third Princeâs behavior is really disappointing. The Second Prince is worried that the Imperial Family would be disgraced by his actions; this is just to clean up the Third Princeâs mess.â Zhou Jingtian chuckled.
âYou!â Lu Qing felt irritated.
âAll right, Iâll stop here. Iâm going to meet Baron Wang Teng.â Zhou Jingtian waved a hand and walked into the Tiger Strike Forceâs premises.
Lu Qing stared at Zhou Jingtianâs back, feeling an extreme gloom. His mind was in a rollercoaster as he quickly left with Swait and his men.
Looks like the situation was worse than he had imagined.
â¦
Back in the Tiger Strike Forceâs reception hallâWang Teng sat on his chair with a blank expression.
Lu Qingâs aura just then was quite daunting.
He was a cosmos stage martial warrior, but the feeling he gave was something Wang Teng had never felt before.
This was the first time.
Lu Qing wasnât easy to deal with!
He didnât fear strong opponents, but he had to always be careful and be on guard against powerful poisonous snakes lurking in the shadows. This was truly annoying.
âColonel Wang Teng, you caused us a lot of trouble,â General Cameron said.
âI am also helpless on the matter. I didnât provoke them; they were the ones who started it,â Wang Teng said, still playing innocent.
General Cameron was speechless.
You donât look like the one being provoked, at all. You were the one who bullied the Third Princeâs subordinates.
Wang Teng suddenly said, winking, âTo show my appreciation for the generals, I have decided to donate two hundred billion to our headquarters. This can be considered as a contribution to Defense Planet No. 29.â
âCough.â General Cameron cleared his throat and straightened his face. âDonât worry, no one can hurt you while on this planet.â
Wang Teng: â_â
At this timeâHuo Qiya entered and whispered something to the young commander.
âOh?â Wang Teng was surprised. He nodded and said, âBring him in.â
âWhatâs wrong?â General Cameron asked.
âThe Second Prince sent someone over,â Wang Teng replied.
âThe Second Prince!â General Cameron looked at Wang Teng and smiled meaningfully. âYou are really popular.â
âI donât want to be involved in their squabbles.â Wang Teng felt helpless.
âI wonât meddle in this; there are lots of matters that require my attention. Iâll be taking my leave.â General Cameron shook his head and left.
Wang Teng was at a loss for words.
General Cameron was really fast when it came to escaping. It was obvious he didnât want to involve himself with either the Second or the Third Prince.
In fact, if it wasnât for Wang Teng, he wouldnât have gone there.
Huo Qiya entered the reception hall with Zhou Jingtian shortly after.
Wang Teng sized up the visitor and was surprised. The fellow provoked a feeling similar to how he felt with Lu Qing, while radiating an overwhelming presence.
Heâs not easy to deal with!
âBaron Wang Teng, I have admired you for a long time!â Zhou Jingtian cupped his fists in greeting.
âBaron Zhou Jingtian, please be seated,â the young commander said politely.
Zhou Jingtian was also a Baron!
Once he heard about his arrival, Wang Teng had Round Ball investigate and discovered that the fellow also had noble status.
Looks like the Princesâ subordinates are true hidden dragons. Anyone who makes an appearance is a Baron.
All their subordinates were powerful figures, not the run of the mill.
Zhou Jingtian sat down. Before his trip over, he had learned that Wang Teng was so proud that even the Third Princeâs subordinates were taught a lesson, not taking the prince seriously.
He felt that Wang Teng wasnât that easy to get along with.
Still, he felt a bit perplexed, seeing how Wang Teng behaved in his presence. Wang Teng was being modest and polite, completely unlike the rumors.
âPlease have some tea!â Wang Teng waved a hand and a teapot with a faint fragrance appeared on the table. He then moved to serve him personally.
âThis isâ¦â Zhou Jingtian was shocked when the scent reached him; his eyes were then fixated on the tea. He impatiently took a sip and his eyes gleamed. âSparkling Spirit Tea!â
Wealthy fellow!
He was doubtful at first. Once he had a taste, he finally confirmed that it was indeed Sparkling Spirit Tea!
It wasnât an ordinary infusion. It was a precious spirit tea that could nourish the soul. It was expensive!
Such an item was in low supply, and ordinary folk couldnât buy it.
Even Zhou Jingtian could only drink it on occasion, when he visited the Second Princeâs residence.
He didnât expect to be able to drink it at Wang Tengâs place!
Unbelievable!
âI hope you donât mind the poor hospitality,â Wang Teng said.
ââ¦â Zhou Jingtianâs mouth switched.
Poor hospitality?
Isnât he thinking too little of himself?
We are both Barons, why is Wang Teng so outstanding?
Zhou Jingtian suddenly wondered if he was a fake Baron.
âI wonder, why is Baron Zhou Jingtian looking for me?â Wang Teng asked.
âDonât call me Baron; Iâm a few years older than you. If you donât mind, you can call me Brother Zhou,â Zhou Jingtian said.
âI guess Iâll have to listen to you.â Wang Teng nodded.
âHaha, you really caused a huge mess. Many people on the Great Qian Planet have heard about it.â Zhou Jingtian was very happy. He smiled and said, âThatâs the reason why the Second Prince sent me here to meet you.â
âCould it be that heâs trying to rope me in?â Wang Teng smiled.
âThat was the original intention. But judging by your appearance, I guess you wouldnât agree.â There was a flash of light in his eyes.
The Second Prince couldnât afford someone who entertained guests with Sparkling Spirit Tea.
Wang Teng was an outlier.
Zhou Jingtian was silently praising his wit!
He saved some money for the Second Prince.
âBrother Zhou is perceptive.â Wang Teng had already thought about how to reject him, but the other party had already given up. This saved him some trouble.
As for why he gave up on the idea of roping him in, no one knew.
Wang Teng poured his visit another cup of the precious tea.
The tea was originally for himself. He had exhausted his spirit recently and was drinking more of that Sparkling Spirit Tea to recuperate.
Where did it come from?
Wang Teng didnât buy it. He found it among the treasures left behind by the Flaming River Universe Lord.
Being a universe stage martial warrior, that powerhouse knew how to enjoy life. But in the end, Wang Teng was the one who benefited from his stash.
He took it out to entertain Zhou Jingtian when he heard he was there.
The Second Prince had neither feud nor grievances with him. He didnât want another enemy, so he treated the visit politely.
Lu Qing would be fuming if he knew that Wang Teng had offered Sparkling Spirit Tea to Zhou Jingtian.
The difference in treatment was too obvious!
Zhou Jingtian felt overjoyed. He hurriedly grabbed the teacup and drank it sip by sip, as if afraid to finish it in one gulp.
âIf Brother Zhou likes it, I can give you some.â Wang Teng shook his head and smiled when he noticed how the other was acting.
âReally!â Zhou Jingtianâs eyes lit up.
âOf course.â Wang Teng nodded. âI still have a lot of Sparkling Spirit Tea and I canât finish it. I can certainly give you some.â
ââ¦â Zhou Jingtian was speechless. He also felt that Wang Teng was a little mysterious.
How luxurious!
A stock of Sparkling Spirit Tea that canât be finished.
Whatâs with this Wang family? To actually have such wealth.
Regardless, the Second Prince couldnât afford someone like him.
Various thoughts flashed past Zhou Jingtianâs mind. He quickly said, âYou have my sincere thanks.â
âYouâre welcome.â Wang Teng smiled.
The atmosphere was harmonious.
Both of them chatted for a while. Knowing that the young man wouldnât join the Second Princeâs side, Zhou Jingtian excused himself and left.
Wang Tengâs life returned to normal. As for the turmoil in the Great Qian Planet, it was none of his business.
There were no missions for the time being. He then returned to his room to cultivate in seclusion.
He recently had the idea of merging Ultimas, to see if he could create a stronger one.
There were also domains to consider. He had obtained many of them, and were extraordinary when combined. They would undoubtedly become much more powerful if he merged them.
Time passed, night arrived in the blink of an eye.
The Tiger Strike Force members were almost done with their cultivation and Wang Teng gathered everyone to eat and drink, improving their camaraderie.
A bonfire was lit, the smell of food pervading in the air. Some of the men were competing, while others were playing games. It was a lively sight.
Wang Teng sat with Huo Qiya, Peggy and the others, and chatted away.
Happy times always passed quickly. Two hours went by in a flash.
Suddenly, there was a loud explosion in the distance.
Boom!
Wang Teng turned and his expression changed.
âThatâsâ¦â Huo Qiya and the others looked over and turned serious.
âItâs Mister Veblenâs laboratory.â Wang Teng was quick to recognize the origin and instantly took to the skies. He then shouted, âGet ready to deal with any possible accidents. Iâll go over and take a look.â