Chapter 1242: Chapter 1242

Old Man Wu laughed indifferently and sighed, "It’s a pity the Hao Family has no promising individuals now; not only are they like Liu Bei’s incompetent brother, but Hao Jian has also turned out to be a traitor. If he could always depend on the Wu Family, as long as I am alive, naturally I could ensure the safety of the Hao Family. But now he has a rebellious heart; if it weren’t for the sake of his grandfather, how could the Wu Family tolerate him?"

"But if the Hao Family encounters a threat in the future, Grandpa, would you really let them perish without helping?"

Wu Xiaoyu curiously asked.

"This... ah, in the end, gratitude lasts long. If Hao Jian truly faces danger in the future, for the sake of preserving my old subordinates, I naturally cannot let them perish without helping."

Old Man Wu sighed, "I hope he can show some promise; otherwise, even if I save his life, the Wu Family would never support the Hao Family anymore."

After leaving the hotel, Hao Jian immediately rushed to the Long Family; in fact, he had already prepared a visiting card long ago. Regardless of whether Wu Xiaoyu agreed to his request or not, he planned to visit the Long Family.

Currently, the situation in the Imperial City is complicated, and clinging stubbornly to the Wu Family ultimately cannot satisfy his ambitions, so he intends to step on several boats, maneuvering between the Long Family and the Wu Family.

Unexpectedly, Wu Xiaoyu refused, making it convenient for Hao Jian to rightfully switch allegiance to the Long Family.

After all, the Long Family was once the top family of the Dark Group, stronger than the Wu Family. Even though they have been replaced by the Su Family now, their strength is still formidable.

In the Long Family’s living room, upon hearing Hao Jian’s visit, first Long Ao and Long Qin came out to host him. As soon as they heard Hao Jian planned to lead the Hao Family in allegiance, they quickly invited Long Aiyu to join them.

"Hahaha, Hao Jian, my worthy nephew, the Hao Family has always been a close partner of the Wu Family, why the sudden thought of cooperating with us, the Long Family?"

Long Aiyu sat on the sofa, looking at Hao Jian with interest.

"Ah, I used to think the Wu Family was the Hao Family’s dependable backing, but now the Wu Family, for a Tang Xin whose cultivation has been abolished, has disheartened the Hao Family. I have no other choice."

Hao Jian shook his head pitifully.

"What do you mean by that?"

Long Aiyu became interested and looked at Hao Jian with curiosity.

Then Hao Jian explained his desire to become the Group Leader of the Martial Arts Inspection Team, expressing dissatisfaction: "I just want to replace the abolished Tang Xin, is that too much? Yet Wu Xiaoyu not only refused but even hit me. Look, this is her handiwork."

Seeing the slap marks on Hao Jian’s face, the three members of the Long Family showed odd expressions.

It turned out that Hao Jian’s allegiance came with conditions; he wanted to be the Group Leader of the Martial Arts Inspection Team, a condition...

"Haha, if our Long Family does not agree to you being the Group Leader of the Martial Arts Inspection Team, what do you plan to do?"

Long Ao smiled coldly, staring at Hao Jian with an odd expression.

"Then I won’t be loyal to the Wu Family anymore."

Hao Jian’s face changed slightly, giving only a vague concept without clarifying his specific actions.

"Hmph, Tang Xin earned victory for our Dark Group in the big martial arts competition; now the factions within the Dark Group are able to control the distribution of resources thanks to his help."

Long Ao snorted unhappily: "Now you want us to deal with Tang Xin, such disloyal and unrighteous deeds, do you think we would agree?"

Hao Jian was at a loss for words and quickly looked towards Long Aiyu.

"Brother, you can’t say that."

Long Qin shot Long Ao a glance and said earnestly, "The position of Group Leader in the Martial Arts Inspection Team is of great importance, and it should be held by a capable person. Regardless, we cannot let Tang Xin, an abolished man, occupy it. I think Hao Jian is very suitable for this position."

"You, a woman, what nonsense are you talking here?"

Long Ao looked at Long Qin dissatisfied; he was unhappy when the Long Family previously instructed Long Qin to meet Tang Ming because this sister had a significant prejudice against Tang Ming.

"Haha, it’s already this era, and you still adhere to male supremacy? Is your cultivation much higher than mine?"

Long Qin laughed coldly, showing contempt towards Long Ao.

Long Aiyu snorted coldly, "How shameful to be disrespectful in front of Hao Jian, our worthy nephew."

"Dad, Hao Jian came with the Hao Family to swear allegiance; such sincerity, our Long Family should show equal sincerity, wouldn’t you say?"

Long Qin nudged Long Aiyu’s arm, "Anyway, the position of Group Leader of the Martial Arts Inspection Team can’t be held by a wastrel. If none of you dare to speak, should we let Tang Xin remain in such an important position for a lifetime?"

"That is indeed a problem."

Long Aiyu nodded, then looked at Hao Jian: "My worthy nephew, rest assured. Your proposal is reasonable and justifiable. Our Long Family will definitely support you in becoming the Group Leader of the Martial Arts Inspection Team, especially since Tang Xin’s cultivation is abolished. Other families lack grounds to oppose. This matter is settled."

"Great, then I’ll thank Uncle Long first. From now on, I, Hao Jian, will be utterly loyal to the Long Family."

Hao Jian expressed joy instantly and hastily pledged allegiance to Long Aiyu.

"Hahaha, fine, go back and wait for the message, the appointment will soon be announced."

Long Aiyu waved his hand with a smile.

"Thank you, I shall take my leave."

Hao Jian, having obtained what he wanted, withdrew happily.

"Dad, why did you agree to the terms of this opportunist?"

Long Ao looked at Long Aiyu in dissatisfaction: "Tang Xin has done great service to our Family; the Long Family doing this is simply too outrageous."

"We’re all working for the Dark Group; what’s too outrageous about it?"

Long Qin sneered indifferently: "Replacing Tang Xin and obtaining the loyalty of the Hao Family is indeed a great thing.

"Nonsense, with Hao Jian, a guy willing to betray the Wu Family for profit, can you guarantee he won’t betray the Long Family for profit in the future?"

Long Ao angrily looked at Long Qin.

"Haha, just like raising a dog that can bite, what’s wrong with that?"

Long Qin laughed coldly, triumphantly saying, "At least the Wu Family loses the Hao Family, while we gain its support, which benefits us."

Long Aiyu waved his hand to stop Long Ao from arguing further, and said coldly, "Our previous attitude already offended Tang Xin; since we have, we should have no more scruples and simply offend all the way. Sacrificing a Tang Xin to gain the support of the Hao Family and the current massive industry of the Martial Arts Inspection Team is a good deal."

Long Ao opened his mouth, angrily shrugged his arm, "I have nothing more to say."

Upon finishing, Long Ao turned and walked outside, unwilling to continue talking.

"Ah, your brother is too upright, insufficiently ruthless."

Long Aiyu helplessly watched Long Ao’s departing figure.

"If you want to become the master of a big family, how can you rule without a ruthless heart?"

Long Qin sneered, having a strong dislike for Long Ao’s nature.

At this moment, Tang Ming was unaware that his position as Group Leader of the Martial Arts Inspection Team had been revoked without his knowledge, and he continued to cultivate peacefully in his villa each day.