Medicine Martial Prodigy
Chapter 484: The Last Lesson

Chapter 484: Chapter 484: The Last Lesson

At that moment, Long Jieming’s mind was racing. He considered for just three short minutes before voicing what he believed to be the best approach.

After speaking, Long Jieming cautiously watched his father, fearing to disappoint him again.

Long Teng just stared at Long Jieming, without uttering a word, which threw Long Jieming into turmoil—is it possible that I’ve misspoken again?

Long Teng remained silent for a full twenty seconds before suddenly asking, "So, you think we should join hands with Qin Chuan’s enemies to kill him?"

Seeing that his father hadn’t exploded in anger, Long Jieming secretly breathed a sigh of relief and nodded, mustering the courage to say, "Dad, as far as I know, Qin Chuan has offended quite a few forces in Yandu. He not only killed Liu Jun from the Liu Family, but it’s said that he also has a grudge with Ye Tiannan from the Ye Family. Additionally, when he first arrived in Yandu, he even had a conflict with Murong Jing from the Murong Family."

"Therefore, I think we could try reaching out to these families. Together with our Long Family, if the four major families of the Nine Gates of Yandu collaborate, even if Qin Chuan has someone with King Realm Cultivation by his side, he would undoubtedly be doomed."

Long Teng’s eyes showed a trace of gratification, but it was only a faint one as disappointment prevailed.

Nevertheless, the fact that Long Jieming could express these thoughts was already a significant improvement from before.

Long Teng suddenly said, "Qin Chuan had conflicts with Murong Jing, but he is deeply connected with Murong Mingyue; he has grievances with Ye Tiannan, but he is also closely involved with Ye Tiannan’s daughter, Ye Qingwan, not to mention, he even lives in Ye Tiancheng’s villa."

"As for the Liu Family, Liu Hanwen himself has visited the Cloud Summit Heaven Villa, yet Qin Chuan is still alive and well."

"Given this situation, do you really think we can persuade these three major families to join us against Qin Chuan?"

Long Jieming was instantly stunned; he had only considered the enmity that many families had with Qin Chuan, but he overlooked that many of those families had members who were on good terms with Qin Chuan.

Long Jieming hung his head, his expression despondent as he said, "Dad, I don’t know how we can wash away the shame of being deceived."

Long Teng suddenly asked, "Son, do you know what your biggest flaw is?"

Hearing the word ’son,’ Long Jieming shuddered and looked towards his father.

Long Teng sighed deeply and said, "Your biggest flaw is that you resign yourself to others’ refutations."

"Actually, what you said was already good, and your suggestion to join forces with Qin Chuan’s enemies wasn’t wrong either. I deliberately contradicted your opinion because I wanted to see if you could stick to your own convictions, but you didn’t."

Long Jieming looked perplexed, "Are you saying that my proposal wasn’t wrong?"

Long Teng nodded and said, "Be it the Murong Family, the Ye Family, or the Liu Family, even our own Long Family, which family doesn’t have its internal disagreements?"

"Although Qin Chuan is close with Murong Mingyue, what of it? It still doesn’t change Murong Jing’s desire to kill Qin Chuan."

"Qin Chuan has good relations with Ye Tiancheng and Ye Qingwan, but that doesn’t alter Ye Tiannan’s intent to kill Qin Chuan."

"As for the Liu Family, it’s even more straightforward—the King Realm woman by Qin Chuan’s side killed Liu Hanwen’s son; can Liu Hanwen truly let go of the vengeance for his son?"

"So, we can indeed try talking to these families, but we need to find the right people."

Hearing Long Teng’s words, Long Jieming suddenly had a revelation.

Just as Long Teng had said, every time he was contradicted, he would give in, never fighting for his convictions.

Long Jieming looked grateful as he said, "Dad, I understand!"

Long Teng had no intention of continuing to instruct Long Jieming. He suddenly spoke in a grave tone, "We don’t have much time left. If we don’t resolve this matter, not only will we face immense pressure, but your grandfather will also be under great stress."

"Now, we will act on two fronts: I will personally visit the Murong Family, the Ye Family, and the Liu Family to discuss forming an alliance against Qin Chuan. You, go to Cloud Summit Heaven Villa."

Long Jieming’s face underwent a drastic change, and he asked with a look of surprise, "What do you want me to do at Cloud Summit Heaven?"

Long Teng’s face was filled with unprecedented solemnity as he said very seriously, "If I can’t wash away this disgrace, my position as heir will definitely be revoked. Even if we ally with other families, I still have a bad premonition. If the alliance fails, not only will my position as heir be revoked, but it may even bring our family to the brink of disaster."

Long Jieming was completely stunned. Wasn’t that an exaggeration to speak of such a calamity?

Long Teng spoke in a grave voice, "I always felt that young man was not simple. If he has the support of an Ancient Martial power behind him, the destruction of the Long Family is not impossible. Don’t forget how the Qin Family was annihilated overnight twenty years ago."

Long Jieming shuddered, not very familiar with the events of twenty years ago, but he had heard about them.

If Qin Chuan really had the support of an Ancient Martial World power behind him, the eradication of the Long Family was not impossible.

Long Jieming hurriedly said, "Dad, since you are sending me to Cloud Summit Heaven, you must have your own plans. What do you want me to do? Just command me!"

Long Teng nodded and, staring intently at Long Jieming, said, "I want you to go to Qin Chuan, kneel down to apologize, and tell him, in full, about my plans to ally with several major families against him."

"What?"

Long Jieming’s eyes widened, nearly on the verge of tears. Was his father testing him?

"Thump!"

He immediately knelt down, his face full of panic as he said, "Dad, I will never betray you..."

"Stand up and speak!"

Long Teng commanded, "You listen to me clearly. This is a major matter concerning our future fate. There can be no slip-ups. My instruction for you to go to Qin Chuan is absolutely right."

"If he indeed has the support of an Ancient Martial World power behind him, not even the unition of several families, but even the Nine Gates united wouldn’t be his match."

"But suppose he doesn’t have the backing of an Ancient Martial World power, even if you tell him our plan, so what? When we join forces against him, he would only have one path to death."

"Since exposing our plan does not matter, why should we fear him knowing? Just kneel down sincerely to apologize and inform him of our plan. If he does have the support of Ancient Martial World power, even if he wants to kill me, he will still give you a chance."

It was at this moment that Long Jieming fully understood Long Teng’s plan was to secure him one more chance to survive.

"Dad!"

Long Jieming’s tears suddenly burst forth, filled with guilt. If he hadn’t stirred up trouble, why would his father need to take such risks?

Long Teng extended his hand to help Long Jieming up from the ground, his face soft as he spoke, "I was too harsh on you before. Now that you’ve grown up, it’s time for you to shoulder everything on your own. Consider this the last lesson I’m giving you."

"Go, go to Qin Chuan, and don’t disappoint me again!"