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Chapter 1071 - Chapter 1071 Chapter 365 A Mother Worries when Her Child

Chapter 1071: Chapter 365: A Mother Worries when Her Child Travels Far Chapter 1071: Chapter 365: A Mother Worries when Her Child Travels Far “`

The fragmented conversations also allowed Tang Luo to better understand the metropolis named Chaochang, which made him even more puzzled about Brother Tian’s purpose for staying in Chaochang.

Half a month had passed, and Tang Luo finally joined in on Brother Tian’s monologue, “Right now, the scattered Yun Clan has only two ways to restore or take back Chaochang. One is to build up strength; the other is to seek support from other forces. Instead of staying in Chaochang to gather inconsequential intelligence, it would be more beneficial to devote oneself to cultivation, or to find another way to reap higher gains!”

“Who told you I’m staying in Chaochang to restore the dynasty?”

Brother Tian, delighted to hear Tang Luo speak up, was quickly annoyed by his words, “Why do martial artists always think about fighting and killing? The Xiang Family is currently managing Chaochang well; the citizens are living peacefully, and the merchants are making money. Should we incite conflict just because the Yun Clan wants to take over the city? If a great war were to break out, what would happen to the tens of millions of people in Chaochang?”

“If it’s not for restoration, why are you staying here?”

Tang Luo raised an eyebrow, puzzled, “Are you seeking revenge against the Xiang Family? I see, the Xiang Family, being relatives of the Yun Clan, replaced them when they were weakened. The people of Yun Clan must hate the Xiang Family to the bone. But the Xiang Family, being of Yun heritage and relying on martial power, after acquiring the treasure troves of the Yun Clan, has joined the ranks of Longzhou’s wealthy families. To plot against such a clan, with just you staying in Chaochang, what can you accomplish?”

“So you’re saying, the only thing in martial artists’ heads, other than fighting and killing, is nothing else?”

Hearing Tang Luo’s presumptuous words, Brother Tian irritably prodded Tang Luo’s head with his index finger, “Staying in Chaochang isn’t for such foolish acts like revenge or restoration. Moreover, it wasn’t the Xiang Family that slaughtered the Yun Clan. If I wanted revenge, they shouldn’t be the ones I’m looking for, right?”

Tang Luo remained silent after being poked in the head, not knowing what to say next. Should he ask: Then who destroyed the Yun Clan?

What should Tang Luo do if Brother Tian’s answer is the Xu Clan of Yuanzhou? Promise to help with revenge in the future?

Seeing Tang Luo silent, Brother Tian sighed and said, “Actually, many of our clan members still dream of vengeance and restoration. Perhaps your way of thinking is the right one… ”

Brother Tian gazed out of the window, lost in memories and longing.

Tang Luo, feeling compassion, comforted him, “Forgiveness is always harder than hatred. Those who can abandon revenge are truly remarkable.”

“Pfft.”

Caught in his reverie, Brother Tian couldn’t help but chuckle at Tang Luo’s attempt to comfort him, “I didn’t expect you, the fool, to know how to comfort people. But don’t bother with such sweet nothings. Most choose forgiveness because they are powerless. Those frail individuals who still seek revenge against a powerful foe are the truly remarkable ones. I’m just a coward; there’s nothing extraordinary about that.”

“I just… love this place too much,” Brother Tian stretched out his hand, as if caressing the air, “The people of Chaochang, the water of Chaochang, the markets of Chaochang–as long as I can stay in Chaochang, I feel happy. I grew up here since I was little. I’ve been to many places, but none gave me the feeling of home like Chaochang. I came back to Chaochang simply because I want to live here, nothing more.”

If life could only be so simple. The Yun Family members captured by the Xiang Family were still imprisoned in the Upper City District, and he, as a descendant of the Yun Clan, how could he contentedly live in bliss?

But as long as he could rescue them, he could continue living in Chaochang, even if it meant living incognito or changing his identity. As long as he could stay, that was enough.

Thinking this, Brother Tian felt invigorated again. He glanced at Tang Luo on the bed and then turned to leave.

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Longzhou Calendar, 1785, August 15

Jiejiang City, Sect Head’s Residence

On a day meant for family reunions, the Tang Clan’s family banquet was missing one person. Every time Xu Shuhui saw the empty seat of her eldest son, guilt and remorse surfaced on her face, but the moment she turned, she had to speak cheerfully to the new daughter-in-law, causing the Sect Head great distress.

Who would have thought that the usually sensible eldest son, once set on his way, would have the temperament of a proud celestial, leaving Longxi without a word, and it’s been several months.

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According to the estimates of the Tang Clan’s main house, the body-refining pills and spiritual items that Tang Luo took with him were only enough to sustain him for a maximum of three months.

Yet now that three months have long passed, the Wind Media Department of the main house still has not received even a trace of news from Tang Luo. Could it be that he is so angry that he has even forsaken cultivation?

This behavior has caused annoyance throughout the entire clan, but no matter how much they increased their search efforts, Tang Luo had vanished as if he had evaporated from the world.

“Tomorrow I will notify the Wind Media Department and offer a hefty reward. We will spread the news of the rebellious son’s departure throughout the world and we must bring him back in front of the lady!”

Tang Xing, who was eating, shuddered at the thought. He had never seen his father so angry, and he silently prayed in his heart.

The heartbroken Madam Xu, who had no outlet for her distress, encountered the brave assault of the Sect Head, and feelings of grievance and self-reproach surged in her heart.

“You blockhead, do you want our son to hate me to death?”

Tears slid down the corners of Xu Shuhui’s mouth as she pouted and complained, “My son is angry, and you still want to drag him back. He must hate me to death by now, thinking I am an unreasonable mother, wuu wuu wuu, he will never forgive me.”

As Xu Shuhui spoke of her heartache and covered her face to weep, the Sect Head was so anxious he broke out in a sweat, and with no other solution in sight, he scooped up the lady. He left behind a sentence “Help yourselves,” and then he disappeared from the banquet hall.

This was the first time Tang Zhen, who was pregnant, formally attended a Tang Clan family banquet, and the sudden turn of events made her eyes go wide with surprise.

“Uh…the lady still acts like a young girl.”

With a solemn face, Tang Xing explained to Tang Zhen, “You’ll understand in time. The lady treats you like family; she absolutely doesn’t mean to belittle you…”

Pregnant Tang Zhen looked at her husband and then nodded, biting her lower lip.

Meanwhile, Tang Nuannuan was like a little adult, diligently focusing on the rice in her bowl from beginning to end.

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Longzhou Calendar, 1785

Early September

It was time again for the annual trade day between the Tang Clan and the Beimang, as the saying goes, “Golden September and Silver October.”

With the advent of the autumn harvest, whether it was powers or individuals, funds would start to appear more abundant; after all, with a surplus at home, the heart is at ease.

Every September and October, merchants would act collectively, especially new powers like Longxi, which were particularly favored by merchants.

Because the seven great cities along the banks of Lingjiang were all under the governance of the Longxi Alliance, the order here was especially reliable, which, to merchants, there was nothing more attractive than safety.

And the fact that Beimang chose to trade at this time was also a consideration for trade negotiation.

On the Tang Clan’s side, the transaction was handled by the Sixth Elder Tang Gaomin and the representative of the branch family Tang Ming, while on the Beimang Ji Clan’s side, it was the commander of the Slaughter Immortal Army, Ji Xuanyuan.