The Young Master Storms the City
Chapter 845: The Genius of the Older Generation of the Ning Family

Chapter 845: Chapter 845: The Genius of the Older Generation of the Ning Family

Ning Caiwen pondered for a moment and summoned several clan members to organize the documents, singling out those regarding the events of Ning Potian’s time.

He then took Ning Fan to the study and handed him the documents.

"Ning Fan, there’s actually something that I’ve been withholding from you until now, which I discovered only after reviewing the documents," he said.

While speaking, he managed to squeeze out a few tears and lamented, "It turns out that your father was once one of our Ning Family!"

Hearing this, Ning Fan immediately furrowed his brows and quickly flipped through the documents before him.

The documents clearly outlined the relationship between Ning Potian and the Ning Family.

Ning Potian was the genius of the previous generation within the Ning Family and had once been the most likely candidate to become the next Family Head.

However, at the peak of his glory and vigor, he mysteriously vanished, leaving the Ning Family to search for him in vain, never finding a trace of Ning Potian.

"My father... had a connection with the Ning Family?"

Ning Fan narrowed his eyes and suddenly asked, "Then do you know where my father is?"

Ning Caiwen shook his head and said in a grave tone, "We are not clear on that matter. In fact... since your father disappeared, we have never been able to find him again."

Bullshit!

Ning Fan kept a straight face but completely dismissed Ning Caiwen’s statement in his heart.

If his father was suppressed under the tower and the Ning Family was truly unaware, then they would be like any other family— without even a whisper of the tower’s existence.

"Is that so?" Ning Fan put away the documents and said gravely, "Why have I never been informed of this?"

"Alas, it was the result of your father’s painstaking efforts!" Ning Caiwen said with a face full of sorrow and heartfelt emotion, "When the Ning Family faced a formidable enemy, your father did not want to bring disaster upon you, so he chose not to tell you."

"Now that you’ve returned, even though your father asked me to keep it from you, I believe you have the right to know and shouldn’t live your life in the dark any longer."

"Fortunately, you have come back now. You can rejoin our clan, and I will certainly support you thoroughly and help you find your father!"

Ning Caiwen’s speech was emotional, his voice laden with tears.

He had expected these words to move Ning Fan, but the latter remained expressionless.

After Ning Caiwen finished speaking, Ning Fan still wore an impassive face and casually asked, "Really? Then where is my father now?"

Ning Caiwen was taken aback.

This doesn’t make sense.

Being part of a prestigious family and having given such an emotional performance, how could this young man show no reaction?

"This... as a matter of fact, the information I mentioned about the tower is related to your father’s issue," Ning Caiwen decided to probe further. "When your father was suppressed by the enemy, although we knew about the tower’s general situation, we lacked the power to rescue him, which is why the situation dragged on until now."

Ning Fan narrowed his eyes, sizing up Ning Caiwen, and after a long moment, he spoke slowly, "There’s no need for your help to rescue him anymore. Just give me the location of the tower, and I will save him myself."

Seeing that Ning Fan showed no sign of anger, only a hint of skepticism in his eyes, Ning Caiwen understood that Ning Fan probably didn’t know the full truth.

After pondering for a moment, a smile spread across Ning Caiwen’s face as he said gently, "You see, we are also investigating the situation with that tower. Progress has been slow before, but now that you are back, Ning Fan, I will fully support you in your rescue efforts. I will immediately arrange for them to accelerate the investigation and figure out the details of the tower!"

Ning Fan didn’t trust a single word coming from Ning Caiwen.

The incident from back then couldn’t have been as simple as Ning Caiwen claimed.

If it had been as he said, they wouldn’t have let the Ning Family’s Patron take action against him when the Greatest Eight attacked him.

However, Ning Fan was curious to see what this man was up to, so he nodded and said, "Then I thank you, Ning Caiwen. When can we expect some results?"

After feigning contemplation, Ning Caiwen replied gravely, "At most one week. I will certainly have information about the tower by then."

"Fine, then I’ll be on my way."

Ning Fan stood up neatly, showing no intention to stay any longer.

Ning Caiwen panicked and hurriedly stepped forward to block Ning Fan, "Ning Fan, you’ve just returned to the Ning Family after so much difficulty, why don’t you stay for a few more days? We can catch up on old times. After all, the Ning Family is your own family too, and we care greatly about each member of our clan."

What a joke. He had finally managed to deceive the man into coming.

If Ning Fan were to leave so easily, wouldn’t all his efforts have been in vain?

Hearing this, Ning Fan narrowed his eyes and scrutinized Ning Caiwen for a while.

It wasn’t until Ning Caiwen grew visibly nervous that Ning Fan slowly nodded, "Well then, please take care of it."

Ning Caiwen’s face broke into a wide smile as he took Ning Fan downstairs, "That’s better. Come on, everyone is here today. I’ll introduce you to them. Our Ning Family has gained a new member!"

Watching Ning Caiwen’s retreating figure, Ning Fan sneered inwardly.

This guy was acting so enthusiastic; he definitely had something up his sleeve!

But Ning Fan decided not to call him out on it just yet. If the Ning Family wanted to keep him around, they would surely offer him something.

Once he got the information about the tower, he could leave then.

Besides, there was no need to confront the Ning Family outright just yet.