Chapter 4 : Crippling the Butler with a Kick! The Qing Dynasty Fell Long Ago! (Full Chapter)
On the way back, Tang Qingmo opened the Newcomer Gift Pack and casually began cultivating the Basic Body Techniques manual.
It was the most fundamental yet highly practical physical cultivation guide, perfectly suited for a "waste" physique like that of the original owner.
Tang Qingmo circulated his qi, feeling warmth flow through his body. Before long, he could clearly sense his body recovering, his stamina gradually increasing.
At that moment, the system asked in his mind:
[Host, why are you setting up so many things?]
[Didn't you say we need to collect Regret Points?] Tang Qingmo opened his eyes. [I'm isolated within the Tang family, so I need to be fully prepared.]
Normally, after learning about the original owner's experiences, a transmigrator would immediately cut ties with the Tang family and let them regret it later…
But for Tang Qingmo, severing ties meant giving up what rightfully belonged to him—only benefiting those sisters and that fake young master!
He wouldn't let those people live comfortably!
[System, do you know what wealthy families value most besides money?]
[Eh? No idea…]
Tang Qingmo chuckled softly, clipped the small device he bought that morning from an electronics store onto his shirt collar, then turned on the phone in his pocket.
[Of course—it's their reputation.]
Standing at the gates of the Tang residence was a middle-aged man dressed in a neat suit.
Tang Qingmo knew him well. This man was the Tang family's head butler, Tang De.
He was loyal to everyone in the Tang family except the original owner. Though he never personally bullied him, he never stopped others either.
Naturally, he looked down on the original owner as well, often wearing an expression of disdain and superiority.
"Young Master Qingmo, what you did today was far too wrong."
The moment Tang Qingmo reached the gate, Tang De spoke sternly.
"Oh?" Tang Qingmo folded his arms and smiled faintly. "Then tell me—what exactly did I do wrong?"
"Hm?"
This time, Tang De was stunned.
All along, Tang Qingmo had been submissive to everyone—timid and cowardly, utterly lacking the bearing of a young master from a wealthy family.
That was why, when he heard Qingmo had beaten the Fourth Young Miss into unconsciousness, he hadn't believed it.
But now…
Something felt different.
"..."
Seeing Tang De's blank reaction, Tang Qingmo merely sneered and walked past him toward the entrance.
But the next second, he was stopped.
Adjusting his glasses, Tang De spoke unhappily, "Young Master Qingmo, how could you beat the Fourth Young Miss like that? The master and madam are furious. They've ordered you to stay outside and reflect. You may only enter once they've calmed down."
"That's what they said?"
"Yes."
In the past, the moment Tang De invoked the master and madam, Tang Qingmo would immediately lower his head and agree to anything.
But now—it was completely different.
"So as my biological parents, they ignored me being insulted and beaten by my own sisters for three whole months. And today, when I finally retaliated once, they're throwing me out?"
!?
Tang De never expected Tang Qingmo to defend himself!
And his gaze—his posture—
The timid Tang Qingmo was gone. What stood before him was someone radiating the pressure of a superior!
How was this possible?!
For the past three months, Tang Qingmo had been like a rat in the gutter!
There was no way he could have eyes like that!
"In any case, the master and madam forbid you from entering. Please don't make things difficult for me, Young Master."
Tang De lowered his head and adjusted his glasses again.
Under normal circumstances, his attitude would have been arrogant and disdainful. But facing Tang Qingmo now, he unconsciously restrained himself.
Tang Qingmo sneered.
He had already cultivated the basic body techniques—his strength far exceeded what it was when he first transmigrated!
"Speaking of which, Butler Tang, you've bullied me quite a bit during this period, haven't you?"
"What?"
Crack!
Tang Qingmo gathered the cultivated qi into his leg and viciously kicked Tang De's leg!
"Ugh!!"
The sound of bone cracking rang out. Tang De wanted to scream, but his mouth was immediately covered by Tang Qingmo's hand, forcing all sound back down his throat.
Tang Qingmo stared at him coldly, bloodthirsty gleaming in his eyes.
"Watching your master get bullied—did you enjoy it?"
!?
Before Tang De could even react, Tang Qingmo slapped his face twice.
What?!
He actually slapped him?!
It hurt—but the humiliation was even worse!
If possible, Tang De would rather Tang Qingmo deal him a heavy blow than insult him like this!
Then Tang Qingmo granted his wish, kicking his other knee without hesitation.
"Ugh!!"
The cracking of his kneecap sent Tang De's vision black, cold sweat pouring down.
Was this really Tang Qingmo?!
"You're fired."
"Wha—"
Tang Qingmo didn't give him the chance to speak or think. His fist slammed heavily into Tang De's abdomen.
!!!
The violent impact made Tang De's eyes roll back as he lost consciousness.
...
Tang Qingmo casually tossed Tang De aside and looked at the Tang family's grand wooden door adorned with gold trim.
Bang!!
With his newly gained strength from basic body cultivation, Tang Qingmo kicked the door open without hesitation!
"Ahhhh!!!"
A woman's scream rang out from inside—clearly startled by the door flying in.
Tang Qingmo walked into the villa with a smile. The moment he stepped into the living room, a stern, icy voice rang out.
"Unfilial son—kneel!"
Here it comes.
The classic line of the biological father in true-and-fake young master stories.
Tang Qingmo swept his gaze indifferently across the living room.
Seated on the sofa were his biological father, Tang Jianren; his biological mother, Bai Hualian, who looked elegant and noble yet clearly shaken; and three of his sisters.
Second Sister Tang Aili.
Third Sister Tang Meixin.
Fifth Sister Tang Xuerong.
Tang Qingmo sneered.
"The Qing dynasty has long since fallen. Does the Tang family still have a throne to inherit?"
"Ordering people to kneel without asking for reasons—Head of the Tang family, your style really makes one worry about the family's future."