Chapter 1241: Chapter 1241

"After his cultivation was restored, he kept switching between the identities of Tang Xin and Tang Ming. Tang Ming was a useless person without cultivation, while Tang Xin was the arrogant and powerful Group Leader Tang we all saw."

At this point, Wu Xiaoyu saw no need to hide anything.

"Damn, this guy is a bit strange."

Wu Dao wiped his mouth, really surprised to find out that Tang Ming was actually Tang Xin.

"He has already announced that Tang Ming has been killed, leaving only the identity of Tang Xin, who was stripped of his cultivation. This guy is not simple."

Old Man Wu quietly tapped the table, squinting his eyes as he said, "He might be planning to run."

Wu Dao and Wu Xiaoyu stared at Old Man Wu in confusion.

"Not sure. But I have a feeling that he might be planning a strategic retreat, gradually dealing with his identity and traces. If I’m not mistaken, he might already be handling the Tangming Group."

Old Man Wu wisely speculated.

"I’ll call to confirm right now."

Wu Dao quickly dialed the phone number of the Songlan City informant.

A moment later, Wu Dao looked at Old Man Wu admiringly, "Father, you truly are a divine person! News from Songlan City reports that Tangming Group has indeed been sold."

"It seems there’s no mistake then."

Old Man Wu nodded, "In that case, this guy is indeed preparing for his retreat. As for whether his cultivation can be restored, I’m not sure, and he probably isn’t either."

Wu Xiaoyu still didn’t understand the old man’s thoughts.

"Simply put, he’s preparing for two possibilities. If his cultivation can be restored, that’s great; if not, with that much money, he can find a place to live in seclusion and live comfortably."

Old Man Wu explained with a smile.

"No way? Can he really let go of the power and status he has now?"

Wu Dao grumbled incredulously.

"Hmph, do you think everyone is obsessed with power? Someone like Tang Ming, with a mysterious background and no family ties, doesn’t have any interest in power at all."

Old Man Wu snorted coldly, "Otherwise, he wouldn’t have refused to be the deputy director of the Dark Group, which is an even more powerful position than the Martial Arts Inspection Team."

One has to admit, Old Man Wu is indeed a shrewd person, having a thorough understanding of Tang Ming.

The reason Tang Ming asked Zhou Jian and Zhou Dafu to dispose of Tangming Group was indeed part of planning his way out.

If his cultivation is restored in the future, he can always establish another Tangming Group, and if not, the pursuit from the Netherworld Road alone in a year would be enough to keep him running.

By then, Tangming Group would be a free gift to the enemies, so it’s better to sell it early, cash in, and have confidence when facing the old folks back home.

"Exactly, Tang Ming really doesn’t care about these things. Money, fame, he gets them effortlessly and seems to never have pursued them intentionally."

Wu Xiaoyu nodded repeatedly.

"That’s why I say this guy is not simple."

Old Man Wu nodded, squinting his eyes as he said, "In this case, we can’t stick to a single strategy against him. We need to have a two-pronged approach."

Wu Dao weakly asked, still falling short in terms of vision and strategy compared to the old man.

"For instance... Wu Xiaoyu, you’ve got some nerve."

Old Man Wu halted mid-sentence, suddenly slamming the table, causing the tea set to rock back and forth.

"Wha... what’s wrong with me?"

Wu Xiaoyu was startled, looking at Old Man Wu with a face full of puzzlement.

"Dad, please calm down, don’t get angry."

Wu Dao quickly spoke to calm him, unsure what had triggered the old man’s fury regarding Wu Xiaoyu.

"Hmph, the Hao Family has always been a subsidiary of our Wu Family, and now because of your arbitrary decisions, they have defected to the Long Family. Such a loss, and you don’t even realize your mistake?"

Wu Dao’s face turned grim as he coldly questioned.

Wu Xiaoyu was at a loss for words, not expecting the old man to actually care about the Hao Family.

"You’ve committed such a major mistake that the Wu Family cannot tolerate you."

Old Man Wu squinted his eyes, coldly saying, "I hereby declare that Wu Xiaoyu is expelled from the Wu Family and will no longer be a member."

Upon hearing this, Wu Dao gasped, quickly getting up to plead with Old Man Wu, "Father, Xiaoyu was indeed a bit reckless this time, but isn’t expelling her from the family too harsh? She’s my only daughter, you kick her out, what should I do?"

"Grandfather, I know I was wrong. Please don’t be so angry."

Wu Xiaoyu looked at Old Man Wu with teary eyes, truly frightened.

"Hahaha, just look at you two."

Old Man Wu suddenly burst into laughter, dotingly saying, "Xiaoyu is my precious granddaughter, there’s no way I’d actually kick her out. It was all just an act."

Both Wu Dao and Wu Xiaoyu looked confused, unable to understand what the old man was up to.

"Since that Tang boy’s future is uncertain, our Wu Family can’t put all our eggs in one basket either."

Old Man Wu squinted his eyes, smiling as he said, "Taking advantage of Xiaoyu’s actions leading to the Hao Family’s separation from ours, I pretended to expel you so you can find Tang Ming and stay by his side to figure out what he’s up to."

"So it was an act, I was scared to death."

Wu Dao breathed a sigh of relief, secretly wiping away a cold sweat.

"Grandfather, you could have just explained the reason, did you have to scare me like that?"

Wu Xiaoyu, also frightened, pouted and playfully complained.

"I just wanted to try it out. You need to be convincing enough to fool outsiders."

The old man nonchalantly laughed: "Since you’re expelled from the Wu Family, you can find Tang Ming comfortably, and he surely won’t turn you away. This way, you can stay openly by his side.

"I get it. If Tang Ming can’t restore his cultivation in the future, we can find an excuse to bring Xiaoyu back to the Wu Family."

Wu Dao suddenly realized, analyzing as he spoke, "If Tang Ming restores his cultivation, seeing Xiaoyu expelled because of him, he will surely support bringing her back."

"Exactly, in this way, whether Tang Ming’s cultivation is restored or not, our Wu Family doesn’t lose anything."

"Grandfather truly is a wily old fox, thinking so far ahead in an instant."

Wu Xiaoyu pouted, unhappily giving Old Man Wu an annoyed glance.

"Hahaha, but it does mean my precious granddaughter will be slightly wronged during this period, but it’s all for the family. Thank you for your hard work."

Old Man Wu dotingly looked at Wu Xiaoyu.

"Grandfather, I’ve offended the Hao Family. Are you really not angry?"

Wu Xiaoyu looked worriedly at Old Man Wu.

"What is there to be angry about! Hao Jian’s grandfather indeed did me a favor, but haven’t I supported the Hao Family enough over the years?"