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Chapter 109 Secretive, Airtight

Although the Wu Family was the leader among the Four Great Families of Jiangnan, their ancestral home was not as conspicuous as their reputation suggested.

The Wu Family's ancestral home was located in City South of Jianghai, an estate that was somewhat old and consisted of several separate courtyards.

Aside from its slightly larger area, there seemed to be nothing particularly special about the residence from the outside.

If it was your first time seeing this house, you'd never believe it was the Wu Family's ancestral home.

However, those who truly knew this residence were aware that it was far more than it appeared on the surface. Not to mention its rigorous defenses, most of the people who entered and left were influential figures whose every step could shake Jiangnan.

At this moment, in one of the separate courtyards inside, a man in his fifties dressed in traditional attire was strolling around.

Although he was over fifty, he was very well maintained and had a vibrant spirit, looking no different from a man in his forties.

Soon, a young man under thirty walked in and bowed to the middle-aged man in traditional attire:

"Father!"

"Follow me to the study," he said.

"Yes!"

The two entered a somewhat dimly lit study one after the other. This study was different from others—as one stood inside, it was not the scent of books that filled the air, but rather the cold metallic atmosphere.

The young man didn't like this study very much, or more precisely, he was quite uncomfortable with it.

He didn't understand why his father always preferred to think and have important conversations in this cold study—like now.

The middle-aged man in traditional attire noticed the young man's discomfort and asked indifferently:

"Do you know why I like to think and talk here?"

"I do not."

The young man answered honestly.

"Secrecy ensures no leaks," the middle-aged man enunciated slowly, "The saying goes, 'Teach the Dao only to the worthy, and impart the laws only to the discreet.'"

"Son takes heed," he replied.

"Good, take a seat," he beckoned.

They sat down across from each other, with tea equipment in between, and the elder in traditional attire started to brew tea, his movements fluid and practiced—a testament to years of refinement.

"Please let me do it, how could I let you, father, undertake such a task?"

The young man reached out, preparing to take over the teapot.

"Haha, there's no need for such formalities between us father and son," replied the middle-aged man with a slight smile, "Besides, I can hardly stomach the tea you brew."

"That is true, how could my skill in brewing tea compare with yours, father?"

The young man smoothly offered a compliment.

The middle-aged man chuckled softly, neither confirming nor denying, as he poured tea for himself and the young man.

"Her surname is Pei!"

Wu Jingui's eyes, sharp as an eagle's, fixed upon Wu Yuanli as he spoke gravely.

"What about the surname Pei?"

Wu Yuanli asked, still not understanding, his voice faltering.

"What about the surname Pei? Think about it yourself!" Wu Jingui huffed disdainfully.

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"Pei?"

An epiphany struck Wu Yuanli as he saw the extremely serious expression on his father's face, like a bolt of lightning had hit his mind.

"Father, do you mean that Tang's wife comes from that family?" Wu Yuanli's face was full of shock, his mouth agape.

"Humph, luckily you're not completely clueless!"

Having received his father's confirmation, Wu Yuanli was completely dumbfounded.

That was the Pei Family, the entity second only to the Shen Family among Huaxia's top families!

"Moreover, the old Pei patriarch is said to adore that granddaughter of his. Just think, if you marry Tang Yun, would the Wu Family successor be far from reach?" Wu Jingui said gravely. "Not only could you secure the successor position, but you could also take the Wu Family to the next level."

"I understand! I will definitely win over Tang Yun!"

Wu Jingui felt his blood boiling with boundless enthusiasm as he declared.

"And that young man? What do you plan to do about him?" Wu Jingui asked again, taking a sip from his teacup.

"Father, rest assured, I won't let him go! Whoever dares to block my path must pay the price!"

Wu Yuanli had already planned not to let go of Su Chen; now that he knew of Tang Yun's true identity, it was even less likely.

"You don't have to worry about this matter, I'll take care of it," Wu Jingui stated indifferently. Wu Yuanli wanted to object, but upon catching the frightening glint in his father's eyes, he promptly shut his mouth.

As Wu Yuanli left the study, a shadow flashed out from behind the curtain, clothed in a black Taoist robe with not a single breath of his presence leaking out.

If one were not deliberately searching, one might not even notice his presence; he was like a shadow, concealed in the darkness...

"Uncle Chen, what do you think about the young man mentioned by Yuanli?"

Wu Jingui did not turn back, as if he knew the other person would be there.

"Somewhat interesting."

"As you know, we can't let others find out about this, so I have to trouble you, Uncle Chen."

"Fine. I will give you a result within three days," said the man.

"With Uncle Chen handling it, what worries do I have?"

After finishing the conversation, Wu Jingui walked out of the study...