Chapter 562 – Demon Realm Channel Collapsed

Herald City, Ning Family.

No matter how lonely or ignored they were, the Ning Family still retained their status of a noble family. The Ning Family’s given manor was large and not vulgar. After being washed up and repaired as new, it looked especially dignified. But, because there were few visitors that graced the front doors, it looked somewhat deserted. When some people did pass through the main entrance, they kept their heads lowered as they hurried through, as if afraid they would be contaminated by some great misfortune if they were to be any slower.

Several speedcars parked outside the main entrance. Ning Yuntao emerged with a dark and dismal expression. He glanced around and couldn’t help but lightly sigh, quickly walking past the doors. When the Ning Family had first returned to the Holy Land, the entrance had been somewhat lively. Many people wanted to probe what the Ning Family’s current condition was like. Soon, all of that liveliness quickly faded away.

Ning Rufeng was waiting for him in the study. Disregarding the weariness that overcame his body and mind, Ning Yuntao rushed in to meet him. When he finally entered the study and was standing in front of Ning Rufeng, his face was filled with shame.

While Ning Rufeng already had expected this result, he was still disappointed when he saw Ning Yuntao’s appearance. At the same time, a cold chill shot out from his eyes.

When the Ning Family used to be prosperous, all of these people were warm and genial to them, wanting to get closer. But now that the Ning Family was suffering some troubles, they all wanted to take advantage of them while they were down?

They were still relatives in the end! Why did things have to be like this!?

Even though Ning Rufeng tried to maintain a strong demeanor, he still couldn’t conceal the bitterness and exhaustion in his eyes. He bleakly said, “What did they say?”

Ning Yuntao revealed a resentful look. “All of them gave the same excuse. They said that in order to support our family’s industries over these past years, they have had to invest a considerable amount of capital. They aren’t willing to suffer a loss for nothing…” He looked at his father’s dispirited expression and decided not to say the rest. The words of his ‘good relatives’ hadn’t ended with just that.

Ning Rufeng shut his eyes, covering up the pain in his gaze. Even though his son was trying to hide what happened, what hadn’t he seen in his old age? He could approximately guess what had happened. As he thought about how his oldest son was in a state where he wasn’t like a human or ghost, and how their Ning Family had been forced into a dead end, his breathing quickened and his face paled.

Ning Yuntao fell to his knees. “It is all because this son of yours is useless. I wasn’t able to support the roof of the Ning Family and caused father to experience such pain over such matters.” He clenched his teeth, “Those industries are still the Ning Family’s. The only reason I didn’t cause a commotion was because I was giving them some face. Since they don’t care about honor at all, I am ready to go out and struggle with them!”

Ning Rufeng opened his eyes, his gaze sharp and severe. “You fool! What status do those people have? If they don’t have someone supporting them from behind, do you think they would dare be so insolent? If you lose your sense of caution you will simply fall into the trap of others. The Ning Family is already in a precarious state. If something were to happen to you, this family would be finished!”

Ning Yuntao’s face flushed red and his lips trembled. Still, he had no idea what to say. The study fell quiet.

After a long time, Ning Rufeng spoke up. In the end, he was an old man who had lived for many years and experienced many things. No matter what his feelings were right now, his calm expression had already returned. “The only thing we can do right now is to make a trip to Eastern Sun City…” As he spoke to here, he revealed a bit of hesitation. “Increase the gift by 30%. Moreover, tell Ning Liang that after several days, she is to come with us.”

Ning Yuntao’s eyes flew open at the meaning behind these words. He shouted out, “Father!”

Ning Rufeng remained expressionless. “I love that girl very much. But, she is still a member of our Ning Family, and it is the Ning Family that raised her. In this situation, if she needs to be sacrificed, then that is also her duty.”

“Father, Ning Liang suffered from the torture of cold poison since she was young. She recovered not too long ago…if father wishes to make an offering to His Highness the Holy Son, how about choosing other people…” Ning Yuntao clenched his teeth. “My three girls all have excellent temperaments and appearances.”

Ning Rufeng shook his head. “There is no need to argue any further. I have already made up my mind!”

Ning Yuntao was left in an absent-minded haze.

Within the study, Ning Rufeng closed his eyes, tears rolling down the wrinkles of his face. They were a solemn noble family of the Demonic Path, yet they had to offer up one of their daughters in exchange for the safety of their family. This was all due to his own incompetence.