novelraw Chapter 52: Luck runs out
Chapter 52: Luck runs out
Meng Family Mansion.
In the dining room, the clash of utensils could be heard.
"I have two important announcements to make." The old man’s words made everyone perk up their ears.
"The first one, you should all know. Long Tian is marrying Meng Lingxue, thereby joining our Meng family. As for the marriage formalities, we will discuss that."
The old man emphasized this.
They all nodded. Each had their own sources of information. Even Meng Lingxue’s parents knew their daughter had been married to someone.
But knowing it was the old man’s work, they didn’t try anything, waiting for the dinner to arrive.
"Secondly, I have chosen the successor to my properties and everything else. My successor will be..." The old man turned to Long Tian, saying,
Everyone sensed something bad was coming and hoped it wasn’t what they thought.
".... Long Tian."
These two words hit like thunder in everyone’s mind.
"Dad...." Meng Chai roared in anger.
He stood up and struck the table with his fist.
Even Meng Lingxue looked at her grandfather in shock.
This was the first time Long Tian saw her display such strong emotion.
He was also stunned by the old man’s words. He looked at him and saw that he was still eating, with little change in his expression.
It was as if his children and grandchildren were ranting.
"Dad, he’s not part of the family. How can you exclude your own and give your inheritance to some outsider?" The second son, Meng Hai, complained.
Even Meng Lingxue’s parents were unhappy about this.
They all continued protesting until the old man could no longer take it and slammed the table in anger.
The room fell silent, everyone feeling the old man’s rising anger.
"I didn’t say this to hear your complaints but only to tell you that I’ve chosen Long Tian as my successor. It doesn’t matter if you like it or not. This is my final decision."
His words caused everyone’s expressions to turn grim as they kept silent.
The old man slowly stood up and turned to Long Tian. "Follow me."
Long Tian had no choice but to follow as he was led upstairs.
Meng Chai saw the old man leave and threw his cutlery down in anger.
"How can Dad be so unfair, giving an outsider everything? What’s so special about him?" Meng Chai yelled.
His wife quickly tried to calm him, but her eyes showed she was also angry.
Meng Lingxue’s parents were upset too. They turned to their daughter. "What do you know about him that made the old man favor him so much?"
Meng Lingxue shook her head, just as shocked.
She didn’t understand why what she sensed this morning suddenly flashed in her mind.
Long Tian seemed mysterious to her because she knew the old man didn’t favor just anyone.
"I don’t know much about him. You know the old man matched us up, so if you want to learn more, go ask him," she replied bluntly, her cold tone making everyone uncomfortable.
They looked at her expectantly, perhaps hoping she knew the reason.
Angrily, Meng Chai and his family left the dinner.
They tried to stop him, but his anger overwhelmed him.
Meanwhile, Long Tian led the old man to his room.
When they entered, the old man sighed deeply.
"Are you thinking my decision was wrong, or do you think I favored you too much?" he asked, turning to Long Tian.
Long Tian studied him briefly before nodding.
The old man went to a cupboard, unlocked it with a key, and pulled out an old but well-preserved document.
"Read it."
Long Tian took the document and began to read.
As he read it, his expression shifted from surprise to shock.
The document confirmed a partnership between his grandfather and the old man.
According to the document, his grandfather and his descendants hold a fifty percent stake in the property rights.
Additionally, every 30 years, the CEO of the company would be rotated between the two parties.
This time, it was his grandfather’s turn to lead the company.
He saw his grandfather’s name and signature, proving the document was legitimate.
He looked at the old man who smiled back at him.
He exhaled loudly, realizing there was nothing more to discuss.
However, he wasn’t ready to take over the company.
There were many issues to handle and settle.
"I know you’re not ready to lead the company, but you can appoint someone to manage it. It’s your choice," the old man said, waving his hand.
"Hmmm, and if my memory serves me correctly, you should have started your path of cultivation," the old man added.
The words of the old man stunned Long Tian, who looked at him in surprise.
The old man sat down and slowly motioned for him to sit on the sofa across from him.
"Don’t be surprised. I was also a cultivator before a tragic event happened; unlike your grandfather, I wasn’t able to recover," he explained.
His words surprised Long Tian, hinting at something deeper.
Does this mean his grandfather was a cultivator?
He had his suspicions.
His grandfather was one of the most mysterious people. And because of his unique fox bloodline, those suspicions grew.
"Does that mean he’s still alive?" Long Tian’s eyes widened in shock.
The old man smiled but stayed silent.
This silence was his answer. Long Tian felt that the death of his grandfather was very strange, but at his young age, he didn’t dwell on it.
"That aside, I’m sure you’ve met strange people in China. They don’t look like cultivators but possess strength like one," the old man continued.
And Long Tian nodded in agreement.
"Those are origin martial artists. Because the inheritance of cultivators has been cut off, a new method of cultivation was developed. Just because you are a cultivator doesn’t mean it’s rare to find inheritances among them, and those who do have it tend to keep it to themselves, which caused all this," he explained.
"Unlike cultivators who use Originat, they study martial arts to the extreme before cultivating Originat..."
Long Tian listened carefully, finally understanding the origins of martial artists.
Their cultivation levels differ.
They start from the Outer Strength Realm, then the Inner Strength Realm, Master Realm, Grandmaster Realm, Supreme Master, and Transcendent Realm.
Unlike cultivators, they begin from the Origin Gathering Realm, Foundation Establishment Realm, Core Formation, Nascent Soul Realm, Spirit Transformation Realm, and Void Realm.
And one thing is clear: at each realm, they are not as strong as cultivators.
He thought of the Long Family—his target for revenge. It seems they are also an origin martial family.
He smiled, understanding why his master urged him not to rush.
"Oh, old man, do you know the Huang Family?" His words made the old man pause and frown.
"How did you come into contact with them?" the old man probed.
"Nothing much, just the fact that they are targeting me." He smiled.
The old man saw that Long Tian didn’t want to say much about it, so he didn’t ask further. He decided to investigate himself.
"They are the dominant force in Shanghai in both business and martial arts. No one has been able to beat them. Rumors say they used to be a transcendent power, but that hasn’t been confirmed."
"How powerful are they? Do you know where their family or base is?" Long Tian asked.
"What are you planning to do? Are you thinking of attacking them?" The old man was puzzled by Long Tian’s questions.
"Don’t worry, old man. I know what I’m doing," Long Tian chuckled and replied.
The old man sighed but stayed silent.
Afterward, they mostly discussed Long Tian’s next move and the Long Family.
Meng Lingxue and her parents were waiting. It had been over two hours since Long Tian and the old man went upstairs.
The second son and his family left after thirty minutes, angry.
Even Meng Lingxue’s parents were annoyed by this. They wondered what the old man was discussing with Long Tian.
Meng Lingxue sat down, busy with her phone. If anyone peeked at her screen, they would see it was work-related matters.
She wasn’t really bothered by her grandfather’s decision. Her company was doing well, and she was just starting at a young age.
What bothered her was how much her grandfather valued Long Tian.
It was as if Long Tian were his own flesh and blood.
After a few minutes, they heard footsteps.
They stood up and saw the old man walking down with Long Tian.
The old man headed to the dining room and saw it was almost empty, "Where are Meng Chai and Meng Hai?"
The atmosphere grew tense.
Meng Lingxue’s father remained silent, clearly frustrated.
The old man saw this and shook his head, "What a disappointment!"
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