Urban Seduction: Housewives Club Chapter 2099 - 428: Widespread Debts of Infamy 1

Previously on Urban Seduction: Housewives Club...

Wang Yue cleverly navigated a phone call with his aunt Huang Yuxiang, who was testing his feelings toward his mother Su Mengyan in her presence. By defending the idea of physical intimacy between mother and son as natural and burden-free without children, he unknowingly eased Su Mengyan's hidden concerns, leaving her eager for his return to act on their mutual desires. Meanwhile, the Zhang family, determined to salvage their reputation after two youths were crippled in a confrontation, split into groups: one filing a complaint at the Warrior Alliance, where head Zhang Jianyuan faced mockery from rival Hua Wen, and the other seeking information from Mr. Han at Lingyun Pavilion.

Thus, he had no choice but to act deaf to Huawen and brush him aside. Fixing his eyes on the council members, he restated, "Please let the Warrior Alliance step in for the Zhang family!"

Even though the council members served within the Warrior Alliance, on paper, they had no obligation to show respect to anyone. The Warrior Alliance, after all, operated as an official entity that overshadowed every martial faction, barring the sacred lands.

Yet, while the Warrior Alliance kept itself distant, its personnel might not always follow suit. These council members hailed from Tianhai too and maintained their own circles of influence, though none rivaled the might of the four great families.

As a result, despite Zhang Jianyuan's plea lacking any solid ground, the council members still gave their assent with nods. "Rest easy, Lord Zhang. This is the proper course. No martial artist can enact personal vengeance. The Warrior Alliance will not overlook this issue."

Huawen couldn't suppress an inner scoff. Indeed, the Warrior Alliance upheld such regulations, yet when martial artists settled private scores, they often looked the other way.

The pair of Zhang family youths had begun by harassing folks, going as far as murder and theft. In the end, they met their doom in retaliation. Had this involved regular martial artists, the Warrior Alliance would scarcely have lifted a finger.

To sum it up, rules exist on one level, but their application hinges completely on your status.

Is it just? Hardly. But fairness rarely abounds in this world, does it?

Huawen had no plans to meddle. His sole aim in showing up today was to witness the Zhang family's woes and stir up a bit of chaos for them in the process.

Regarding the youth who harmed a member of Huawen's clan, Huawen didn't even recognize him, so he had zero interest in defending him.

Furthermore, Huawen's own family had reaped gains from the Warrior Alliance's biased ways. Thus, he saw no cause to challenge them.

Once they consented to Zhang Jianyuan's appeal, the council members inquired, "Lord Zhang, do you possess any leads on this incident?"

"Right after the culprit struck, every surveillance camera around Lingyun Pavilion abruptly failed. It was as if that individual vanished without a trace. We combed the area all night yet turned up nothing. Still, we captured footage prior to his assault. Kindly view it."

With those words, Zhang Jianyuan activated a holographic recording that depicted Wang Yue exiting Lingyun Pavilion, overpowering the two Zhang family youths, and slipping away into the subterranean garage.

"This fellow looks anything but upright from the start."

Upon catching sight of the offender's face, various council members voiced their opinions before adding, "His features are so striking that tracking him down ought to prove simple. Master Zhang, fear not. The Warrior Alliance will deploy additional forces for a full-scale hunt. We'll notify you the moment we uncover anything."

Hua Wen, observing from the side, also found himself at a loss for words. The lad in the footage truly resembled a rogue one itched to strike, though his actions proved rather gratifying.

With this figure now entangled with the Zhang family, Hua Wen would relish whichever side ended up the loser.

Naturally, if pressed to pick, he'd favor the Zhang family taking the hit. After all, the youth merely lacked charm in looks, whereas the Zhangs harbored real clashes with the Hua family over benefits.

Too bad he lacked a way to reach that youth. If he did, Hua Wen wouldn't hesitate to lend a hand and amplify the headaches for the Zhang family.

After expressing gratitude to the council members and handing over the footage, Zhang Jianyuan departed from the Warrior Alliance, paying no heed to Hua Wen trailing after him.

Meanwhile, Zhang Jiancheng along with the Zhang family's third patriarch reached Lingyun Pavilion and managed to confer with Mr. Han.

"Two esteemed Mr. Zhangs, what an uncommon visit! What occasion draws you here?" Mr. Han welcomed them warmly with a grin.

Though he ranked as a formidable expert in the Degenerate Mortal Realm, he viewed himself primarily as a merchant.

For a merchant, fostering goodwill paves the path to gains. Hence, regardless of the visitor, he always extended a cordial reception.

"Brother Han," the Zhang family's third patriarch hastily returned the bow. He wouldn't dream of acting superior before Mr. Han, whose cultivation sat at the Degenerate Mortal Realm's pinnacle, edging out his own. Besides, Lingyun Pavilion, Mr. Han's affiliation, dwarfed the Zhang family in strength.

"What matter brings you, Brother Zhang?" Mr. Han queried with a smile. "Have you perfected the Thunder Palm and now seek a fresh technique from us?"

"Brother Han, you jest. The Thunder Palm may not rank as a groundbreaking secret art, but attaining mastery demands effort," the Zhang family's third patriarch replied with a chuckle.

"As to our purpose here, with your sharp mind, you must already suspect. No point in spelling it out."

"Well said, Brother Zhang; you're direct as ever. I'll be frank in turn," Mr. Han responded.

"If you've arrived seeking details on that youth, my apologies. He provided no personal info, and even if he had, I couldn't share it. Lingyun Pavilion never discloses client matters. You're surely familiar with our policy."

"I get it, I get it," the Zhang family's third patriarch nodded swiftly. "Besides, I'd never aim to hassle Brother Han over this. I merely wish to learn what items that individual purchased from you. That can't violate rules, can it?"

Not dare to hassle?

Then why allow those two brats to prance around flattering endlessly in this place?

Were it not for the tenets of "harmony yields fortune" and "spare the smiling foe", I'd have booted them out ages ago!

As for the one who sparked this mess, he actually held a favorable view of that youth. Though the man wasn't particularly appealing and acted crudely, he had genuinely eased a major burden for him.

Per Lingyun Pavilion's guidelines, all transactions remain confidential client secrets, forbidden from revelation. Typically, though, folks overlook this, and patrons rarely object.

That said, with his positive feelings toward the youth, Mr. Han saw no issue in irking the Zhang family a touch. Thus, he shook his head and declared, "Regrettably, this too qualifies as client confidentiality. As part of Lingyun Pavilion, I must withhold it."