Chapter 1237: Chapter 1236: A Sharp Tongue Seeing Xiao Mingxuan’s behavior, Tang Mu, who was beside him, couldn’t stand it and stood up, saying to Xiao Mingxuan: "Xiao Mingxuan, aren’t you being too despicable?" Upon hearing Tang Mu scolding him, Xiao Mingxuan sneered, "What gives you the right to criticize me? Aren’t you just as dirty yourself? Aren’t you also surviving by selling your body?" "And what about being called the ’Jade of the Entertainment Circles’? Hah, you’re at best a woman who keeps men company over drinks." "You, you..." Tang Mu was so angry her face turned iron blue, but at this moment, she naturally couldn’t reveal Lin Dong’s identity. She could only endure his insults. "What’s the matter, embarrassed by what I said? Don’t laugh at me; you’re no better than I am. We’re all just trying to survive," Xiao Mingxuan sneered: "The difference is, you play the whore, I play the lapdog." "Pop!!!" However, just at that moment, Lin Dong acted directly, slapping Xiao Mingxuan’s face hard with his palm, sending him flying with several teeth knocked out. "Pfft!" Xiao Mingxuan spat out a mouthful of blood after being hit by Lin Dong, then quickly looked to the master he acknowledged, Hei Tu. Hei Tu was also furious, glaring at Lin Dong and saying, "Lin Bei, you should watch the owner before hitting a dog. This is my dog; what gives you the right to hit him?" Lin Dong replied coldly, "His mouth is too foul. Take care of your dog! Otherwise, next time, it won’t just be his mouth I’m hitting, I’ll smack him to death directly!" "You..." Hei Tu felt her face had been continually disgraced by Lin Dong, and she was very angry. She stared at Lin Dong and said coldly, "Lin Bei, don’t think that you can be fearless just because Lord Bai Long appreciates you!" "After all, you’re only a Grandmaster, while I’m a Half-Step Earth Realm martial artist! I’m one of the Twelve Zodiacs." Lin Dong had concealed his cultivation level, presenting only Grandmaster strength. However, for him to reach Grandmaster status at such a young age indicated his Martial Arts talent and potential were indeed promising. Lord Bai Long at Lin Dong’s age, had possessed only Grandmaster strength as well. Lord Bai Long looking at the current Lin Dong felt like he was seeing his younger self. This was also why Lord Bai Long was so appreciative of Lin Dong. When Lin Dong heard Hei Tu’s words, he sneered, "Master Hei Tu, how old are you, and how old am I?" "Could you not be old enough to be my Grandma? And you have the nerve to compare your Martial Way to mine?" "You’re talking nonsense!" Hei Tu erupted in rage, "The old lady is only over forty years old..." Lin Dong saying that she was old enough to be his Grandma was a huge insult to her. No woman likes to be told they’re old. Even a ruthless woman like her felt the same. "Oh? Over forty? That must mean forty-nine, right? That age is indeed younger than my Grandma’s. But you could still be my aunt." "I’ll be your mother!" "Be my mother? Hah, are you worthy?" "Kid, you’re infuriating, relying on Lord Bai Long’s protection to act with lawlessness and disrespect, I’m going to slaughter you..." Hearing the exchange between Lin Dong and Hei Tu, Red Rat and Grey Snake beside them couldn’t help but snicker. They hadn’t expected Master Lin’s verbal skills to be just as impressive as his Martial Arts. They managed to fluster Hei Tu. Lord Bai Long, also trying to hold back his laughter, seeing Hei Tu almost ready to strike at Lin Dong, quickly stood up and said: "Hei Tu, stop." While speaking, he used the unique Qi of Earth Realm martial artists to intimidate Hei Tu, temporarily disabling her Inner Qi. Hei Tu felt extremely stifled inside; she really wanted to ask Lord Bai Long if that kid was his father. Why was he protecting him so much??? Of course, she wouldn’t dare to ask that question. If she really did ask, Lord Bai Long would absolutely destroy her. Although they are all Twelve Zodiac Hall Masters, Bai Long is an Earth Realm martial artist, and he’s on a completely different level compared to the other eleven Zodiac Hall Masters. Even if he truly destroyed the other twelve Zodiac Hall Masters, the host wouldn’t blame him. Because he has the authority and the capital to do so. Master Hei Tu could only grit her teeth and bear this humiliation. "Lin Bei, you just wait!" Master Hei Tu glared at Lin Dong and could only leave behind these harsh words. Lin Dong spread his hands and said, "I’ll remember that, too. When I reach the Half-Step Earth Realm, you’ll be the first one I challenge, Master Hei Tu. I’ll take your position and see how it feels!" At the Black Sorcerer Palace, it is traditional that if you are strong enough, you can challenge for a higher position, including the Twelve Zodiac Hall Masters. As long as you can beat the other, you can then take their position. Master Hei Tu was so furious upon hearing Lin Dong’s words that she almost vomited blood. "Fine, fine, I’ll be waiting. Let’s see when you reach Half-Step Earth Realm. Don’t get tragically killed before that happens. After all, men as arrogant and foul-mouthed as you don’t live long..." Lin Dong curled his lip, "Actually, it’s women with fiery tempers like you who don’t live long. After all, we in Dragon Country have an ancient saying, ’Anger damages the liver, explosive temper shortens life!’" Red Rat and Grey Snake really couldn’t hold back any longer and burst out snickering. They had truly witnessed Master Lin’s verbal abilities. Amazing. Lord Bai Long also couldn’t hide his amusement. This hometown fellow, his little brother whom he favored, had a way with words that even left Master Hei Tu, a woman, speechless. He quickly tried to smooth things over, "Alright, Lin Bei my little brother, Master Hei Tu, both of you, let’s say a few words less." "We’ve gathered here today for the Twelve Zodiacs to have fun. Let’s not make ourselves uncomfortable!" Hearing him say this, Lin Dong finally closed his mouth and didn’t say anything more. Master Hei Tu, on the other hand, glared at Lin Dong with a face full of resentment. Her clenched teeth and vexed expression made it look as if Lin Dong had desecrated the graves of her ancestors. As for Xiao Mingxuan, who had received a slap from Lin Dong, he also now hated Lin Dong to death. Though he wished he could tear Lin Dong into a thousand pieces and shatter him into ten thousand, he knew with his current identity, he couldn’t afford to provoke Lin Dong at all. He was just a male servant of Zodiac, Black Rabbit, whereas the other party was a core member of the Black Sorcerer Palace and was appreciated by Lord Bai Long. Even his master, Master Hei Tu, couldn’t handle him. What about him, Master Hei Tu’s "dog"? However, he etched Lin Dong’s name in his mind. If there was an opportunity, he would definitely take his revenge. At the moment, his gaze shifted to Hu Feng and the other Dragon Country celebrities. A cold smile appeared on his lips, and he secretly said: "I can’t touch Tang Mu, but I can target others." With that thought, he looked towards a female star. The female star, named Su Mei, had a good relationship with Tang Mu; they were best friends. Now, Xiao Mingxuan, planning to take his anger out on her, approached Su Mei with a sinister smile: "Su Mei, I remember you came from a dance class, and you dance beautifully. Why don’t you give us a sexy dance to liven up the mood!" As he said this, Tang Mu’s expression slightly changed, and beneath the table, she tightly grasped Lin Dong’s hand, becoming nervous.