My Perfect Female CEO-Chapter 922: This Is Eastern Tang

Gu Qiong settled down, looking like a child waiting to be scolded for wrongdoing. Although feeling humiliated, he had no choice but to lower himself due to Kunpeng’s pursuit and the Tang Family’s authority.

Kunpeng, on his part, didn’t bother with further words. As long as Gu Qiong sincerely admitted his mistakes and accepted punishment, his goal was achieved.

The two of them sat on the ground without care for appearances, adjusting their breath and recovering their stamina.

Though there hadn’t been a direct clash, this chase made Gu Qiong recognize Kunpeng’s formidable abilities. It was clearly unnecessary to go through with a pointless fight; abiding by the rules would be for the best.

"Speak, what does the Tang Family want?" Gu Qiong asked sullenly.

"It’s not what the Tang Family wants; it’s what you want." Kunpeng retorted.

The implication was clear: Gu Qiong needed to recognize his errors and willingly seek punishment, thus highlighting the Tang Family’s prestige. At this moment, Kunpeng remained calm and composed.

While it seemed like a simple exchange, the control of the dialogue was significantly different.

"I won’t play guessing games. I’m willing to accept the Tang Family’s punishment. I acted recklessly on their turf, neglecting them as hosts, and that was my fault. Just tell me what I need to do, and I will comply." Gu Qiong said earnestly.

"Alright, since you’re speaking so frankly, I will announce the Tang Family’s warning to you." Kunpeng replied bluntly, "First, from now on, you are not allowed to appear on the Tang Family’s territory, or it will be a fight to the death." 𝕗𝕣𝐞𝐞𝘄𝐞𝚋𝚗𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗹.𝚌𝕠𝚖

"I understand." Gu Qiong responded, bearing his shame, thinking disdainfully to himself, "In the future, I just won’t step into the Tang Family’s territory, no big deal. Even if Tang Venerable begs me, I won’t go."

Of course, this was just Gu Qiong venting his dissatisfaction.

"Second, announce this warning in the Underworld and publicly apologize for disrespecting the Tang Family." Kunpeng said, word by word.

"Alright, no problem." Gu Qiong gritted his teeth and agreed.

"Third, tell me why you attempted to kill Guo Xiong? You have no personal grudge. Don’t lie by saying you were paid or couldn’t stand Guo Xiong and thus attacked." Kunpeng pressed on.

"Since Tang Venerable has been alarmed, he naturally uncovered the truth. So why do you ask when you already know?" Gu Qiong was puzzled.

"Tang Venerable suspects but needs to hear the truth from you to be relieved." Kunpeng said with interest, "These are the three issues. How you handle the last one is up to you. I advise you to be honest and not to play dumb."

"I won’t sell anyone out. Change the question. I already admitted my fault and showed enough respect to the Tang Family. If they insist on pushing me, I will have no choice but to fight to the death." Gu Qiong angrily responded.

Kunpeng gave a satisfied nod at Gu Qiong’s answer, chuckling, "The Tang Family accepts your apology. Well, since that’s settled, I’ll ask you a new question. From now on, leave Zhuhai City immediately without delay, or bear the consequences."

"Aren’t you being unreasonable? I promised not to appear on Tang Family’s land. Can’t I stay for even a few days? The Tang Family doesn’t have to be so stingy, do they?" Gu Qiong’s irritation spurred.

He still hoped to assist Mengyao against their enemies, but it seemed that hope was now dashed.

"If you don’t disappear now, can you answer my third question?" Kunpeng kindly reminded him.

"You..." Gu Qiong’s anger started to flare but he suppressed it, forcing a smile, "The Tang Family can’t ask another question or be lenient, let me enjoy Zhuhai City’s scenery a few days longer?"

"No!" Kunpeng shook his head, decisively.

"Isn’t there any room for compromise?" Gu Qiong still held hope.

"None!" Kunpeng’s face was implacable, leaving no room for negotiation.

"The Tang Family, truly has guts." Gu Qiong muttered through clenched teeth. Seeing Kunpeng’s unyielding stance, he could only leave. Clashing would only worsen matters—if he went to secretly assist Mengyao now and Tang Venerable found out he broke his word, not only would he face immense trouble, but it might even cause problems for the Chu Group.

So, after much consideration, Gu Qiong decided to leave this troubled place.

"I’ve fallen into the Tang Family’s hands this time, nothing to say. Three decades east, three decades west, you better hope you never land in my hands, or I’ll repay today’s humiliation." Gu Qiong angrily declared. The Tang Family’s three warnings were enough to ruin his reputation in the Underworld, which was no trivial matter. It was the greatest humiliation beyond risking his life.

"Do as you wish, but for now, kindly take your leave without delay. If you stay and anger the Tang Family, you’ll face a much different scene." Kunpeng said unsympathetically.

"Hmph!" Gu Qiong angrily stormed off.

Inside, he wondered perplexedly, "Is the Tang Family rushing to drive me out simply to disgrace me, or do they have another motive? I can’t believe Tang Venerable didn’t suspect my reason for attacking Guo Xiong is tied to the Chu Group. If Tang Venerable acts like this, does it mean he’s planning to target the Chu Group once I’m gone?"

Kunpeng expected nothing different from Gu Qiong’s decision. Had Gu Qiong not been sensible, he’d have been courting death.

"Yet, by driving away one of the Chu Group’s major assets and confirming Gu Qiong didn’t betray them, what is Tang Venerable’s purpose?" This was what Kunpeng couldn’t fathom.

"Claiming to help the Chu Group doesn’t quite fit."

"Claiming to harm them doesn’t seem right either?"

"Oh well, no use pondering these headaches. Gu Qiong’s problem is settled, time to report back to the Tang Family." With that, Kunpeng vanished into the night like the wind.

...

Mengyao soon heard the news about Gu Qiong’s departure, and understanding the reason behind it, she clicked her tongue, "The Tang Family lives up to their name. Even a Forbidden Powerhouse like Gu Qiong fears their warning. It shows how overwhelming the Tang Family’s might is, bullying the weak to this extent."

"The Tang Family was actually courteous to Gu Qiong." Zhang Lu smiled.

"Courteous? They drove off a notable Forbidden Powerhouse, forced Gu Qiong to publicly apologize to the Underworld, banned him from ever stepping into their territory, or facing death, and they threw him out of Zhuhai City instantly. For a Forbidden Powerhouse, this is akin to life or death. For those who value reputation above life, it’s worse than death. Gu Qiong will be severely shunned in the Underworld." Mengyao said with peculiar insight.

"That’s the price the Tang Family exacted from Gu Qiong." Zhang Lu lamented.