Seeing that the woman was suddenly so serious, Yang Cheng couldn't help but ask, "Why are you suddenly telling me this?"
Tang Wan sighed and said, "I didn't tell you before. I've been busy these days. Other than business matters, I've actually investigated some things and found out some secrets about the four great families."
"Secrets?"
"En …" "Originally, I wanted to find out who in Hongmeng was who harmed my father according to what my grandfather said before he died, but …" In the end, I found out that the Ning family is actually backed by a hidden family. "
Yang Cheng was slightly stunned, "How did you know? I only thought of this when I saw the two Soul Formation cultivators from the Ning family."
"What, the Ning family has already come out? It seems like … "" The Ning family finally couldn't help but interfere in the secular world's affairs, "Tang Wan said.
During the last battle between Yang Cheng and Yan Buwen, he had indeed heard Tang Zhechen mention that the Tang family had a lot of connections with Hongmeng. His son, Tang Lun, was also killed by Hongmeng, but he had no way of knowing the details.
This time, Tang Wan had found some information from Tang Zhechen's belongings in the Tang family and finally understood the general situation.
"I found a book from my grandfather's hidden documents. On it was written about the relationship between the Tang family and Hongmeng.
The reason why our Tang family has been inferior to the other three families in terms of military and political power for generations, but we have invested a lot of energy in business, is actually because our Tang family has been providing material and manpower to the people in Hongmeng for generations. "
"Hongmeng still needs secular families to provide them with these things?" Yang Cheng asked doubtfully.
"Of course," Tang Wan pulled Yang Cheng to a bench in the mall and sat down, "Think about it, the people of the hidden families will walk around in the secular world to gain experience, which means that they will bring all kinds of materials from the secular world into the illusion.
How could Hongmeng only send one envoy from Hongmeng? After all, they were people who lived on Earth, especially those who grew up in the illusion. Their parents might be cultivators, but it was impossible for them to stop eating and drinking.
"Moreover, the people of Hongmeng need all kinds of materials to refine elixirs and make some magical weapons. I'm not sure how big the dreamland is, but I'm sure the resources are limited. If you want materials, you will need money. Rather than searching everywhere with great fanfare, it's better to have a reliable supplier. "
"So, Hongmeng supported the Tang family. Because of this, although the Tang family is mainly in business, you can also become one of the four major families, right?" Yang Cheng understood.
Tang Wan nodded, "That's right, at least when my grandfather was still alive. Before that, our Tang family had already served Hongmeng for more than a hundred years. But now that my grandfather has passed away, our Tang family has a relationship with Yan Buwen and killed the envoy from Hongmeng. I'm afraid that Hongmeng will not trust us so much in a short period of time.
However, if Hongmeng wants to find another family with financial and human resources like our Tang family to help them search for all kinds of materials in the secular world, it won't be successful in a short period of time.
So … just last week, the envoy from Hongmeng came to our Tang family and contacted us. Now, Tang Huang and I are on equal footing in the family. Only the two of us know about this. "
"You mean … Absolute Sword Taoist?" Yang Cheng asked.
Tang Wan was stunned again, "How do you know?"
Yang Cheng told her about how Absolute Sword Taoist had looked for Qiangwei but was bribed by him, which made Tang Wan laugh.
"It's that Absolute Sword Taoist. That Taoist is so arrogant, but after all, we can't compete with him. So, Tang Huang and I listened to his orders respectfully.
Only then did we know that our Tang family has a group that can only be commanded by the head of the family. They are responsible for transporting all kinds of materials to the edge of Ke Ke Xi Li.
Absolute Sword Taoist received orders from Hongmeng to let our Tang family continue to manage it. If Hongmeng has any needs, they will tell us through him, and we will be responsible for sending them to the edge of the illusion. "
Yang Cheng nodded and asked, "Have you found out the reason for your father's death? Why did your grandfather say that it was Hongmeng who killed him? "
Tang Wan sighed, "I don't know. Grandpa didn't write these things down in his notes. In my impression, I only remember that my father's mental state gradually became abnormal. In the end, he killed my mother and committed suicide … I didn't dare to recall these things a few years ago. In my memory, there has never been anyone from Hongmeng … "
As she said that, Tang Wan shook her head, "Don't think about this. I haven't finished yet. I know from grandpa's notes that among the hidden families, the Xiao family and the Luo family are relatively weak. The Ning family is the strongest and can be said to be full of talents.
Our Tang family and Hongmeng have been communicating for more than a hundred years. Only then did we know that our Ning family in Yan Jing is a secular branch of the hidden Ning family. The reason why the Ning family has always been the most powerful family has a lot to do with this. "
Yang Cheng wondered, "I can also think of this. What does it have to do with Ruoxi?"
"Of course!" Tang Wan said, "Although Ning Guangyao's bloodline is only a branch of the Ning family, after all, in the secular world, or in name, Ning Guangyao is in charge of an independent big family.
What the hidden Ning family needs Ning Guangyao to do is to continue this bloodline. As for mediocrity or excellence, it's all secondary.
However, now Ning Guangyao's only son, Ning Guodong, has been missing for a long time. Although the Ning family has closed the news, how can we not know?
If the Ning family can't find Ning Guodong, then Ning Guangyao will have no successor. Do you think a ten thousand year old family like the hidden family will be willing to let Ning Guangyao, who has no children, continue to be in charge of the secular Ning family? "
Yang Cheng felt like a muffled thunder had exploded in his head. A cold light flashed in his eyes and he sneered, "I was wondering why Ning Guangyao was in such a hurry to be a kind father. It turns out that he needs a successor to consolidate his position."
"What, Ning Guangyao came to see Lin Ruoxi?" Tang Wan asked.
Yang Cheng nodded. "That day when I saw the two Soul Formation cultivators from the Ning family, it was Ning Guangyao who came to our house to persuade Ruoxi. However, he has done too many disgusting things, so Ruoxi didn't accept him."
Tang Wan said with a worried expression, "I'm afraid that if she doesn't accept him now, she will soften and accept him in the future. At that time, Ning Guangyao might use Lin Ruoxi and you. After all, you have definitely attracted the attention of Hongmeng and the ancient families. It's just that no one dares to leave the illusion rashly.
But Ning Guangyao is from the secular world, and he is also the representative of the Ning family in the secular world. He can do anything for his own interests, and he can sacrifice anyone … "
Although Yang Cheng was a little worried, especially when Lin Ruoxi cried and begged him to let Ning Guodong go at the banquet in Beijing, he still forced a smile and said, "It can't be. Ruoxi shouldn't be so indiscriminate."
Tang Wan smiled faintly. "I hope so."
"Alright." Yang Cheng stood up and stretched. "I came out to relax with you. Let's not talk about these heavy topics. Come, let's continue shopping."
Tang Wan couldn't be bothered to think too much about it. She held Yang Cheng's hand and visited the various shops in high spirits.
After walking for half a day, Yang Cheng finally felt that most of the stuffiness in his heart had dissipated.
At night, the two of them came to a home-cooked restaurant near the shopping mall. Yang Cheng didn't need to go home to eat now, and Tang Wan lived alone, so it was just right for them to eat together.
After sitting down and ordering a few dishes, Tang Wan suddenly suggested, "Let's drink some wine. It's cold outside, so it's good to drink some wine."
Yang Cheng chuckled and said, "I know. You asked me to come out for a long time today to comfort me, but I don't plan to drown my sorrows in alcohol."
"Who said it was for you? I also want to relax, okay?" Tang Wan said angrily.
Yang Cheng didn't have any objections. He immediately asked the waiter to bring a few bottles of sorghum with more than 50 degrees. He didn't need Maotai or Wuliangye, just some ordinary ones. After all, the shop was small, and there weren't many expensive wines.
Tang Wan didn't seem to be used to drinking strong white wine, but she didn't want to change. She had to eat a few mouthfuls of food after taking a sip. It was like a cat eating spicy food, but she couldn't help but continue drinking, causing Yang Cheng to smile.
"If you can't get used to it, then don't drink it. Your face looks like it's covered in rouge." Yang Cheng laughed.
Tang Wan licked her lips and said with a frown, "I usually only drink wine and champagne, but it's quite interesting to drink this kind of strong wine occasionally. It's fine, you can send me back when I'm drunk anyway, so I'm not afraid of being taken away by the bad guys."
Yang Cheng shook his head speechlessly and allowed the woman to drink.
However, just as Yang Cheng was about to persuade Tang Wan to stop drinking, a man and a woman suddenly walked in from the entrance of the restaurant, causing Yang Cheng to look over in bewilderment.
The man was tall and sturdy, with a face as sharp as a knife. The woman was petite and had a smile on her face.
Yang Cheng had long sensed the arrival of the two of them because this man was actually at the late stage of the Xiantian realm. His Xiantian Qi was fierce and overbearing.
"Sky Dragon, Ye Zi?"
Yang Cheng couldn't help but be surprised when he saw the couple from the dragon group walk over. It had been a long time since he had seen these two.
Tang Wan glanced at the two of them, but she was completely unfamiliar with them. She simply continued to drink in silence.
"Young Master Yang, long time no see. You're still as graceful as ever. Oh, no, it should be even more graceful than before." Sky Dragon laughed.
Ye Zi looked at Tang Wan curiously. It was obvious that the people from the dragon group recognized Tang Wan. "Big Brother Yang, Miss Tang, you won't blame us for disturbing your meal, right?"
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