Chapter 1318: Chapter 1318

After calming down, Old Master Su suddenly looked at Tang Ming, "From what you’re saying, are you planning to leave the Dark Group?"

"Grandpa Su, it seems like I’m no longer part of the Dark Group, am I?"

Tang Ming responded with a peculiar retort.

Old Master Su was momentarily speechless. When Tang Ming’s cultivation was destroyed, he was already stripped of his duties in the Martial Arts Inspection Team of the Dark Group. Technically, Tang Ming was no longer a part of the Dark Group.

"Previously, I participated in the faction struggle between the Ming and Dark Groups under the identity of Tang Xin. Now upon my return, the identity of Tang Xin no longer exists. I am Tang Ming now, just a lawful citizen, belonging to no one."

Tang Ming declared with resounding clarity.

"Ah, it seems you were truly determined before, but I can understand your thoughts and will support your actions."

Old Master Su sighed and looked at Tang Ming with determination, "No matter what, you are still my Su family’s son-in-law, and this will never change."

"Thank you for your understanding."

Tang Ming smiled, then stood up to take his leave, "I have other families to visit today, so I’ll be on my way."

"Stay for lunch, at least."

Su Tianyu quickly stood up to persuade him to stay.

"No, I have more important matters to attend to. I will come back to visit Grandpa Su and Uncle Su later when I have the chance."

Tang Ming was very resolute in his attitude, then turned to leave.

Su Tianyu wanted to say something, but was stopped by Old Master Su.

"Dad, are you just going to let him leave ?"

Su Tianyu looked at Old Master Su uncertainly, "He gave such a great gift to our Su Family, we should at least thank him."

"The future is long, what’s the rush?"

Old Master Su gave Su Tianyu a glance and said helplessly, "Courtesy requires reciprocity. During this crisis, our Su Family sacrificed a lot for him, and now he’s repaying us."

"This... then wouldn’t those who wronged him before be in trouble?"

Su Tianyu shivered. Given Tang Ming’s character of repaying kindness and seeking revenge for grievances, it seemed someone was going to suffer.

After leaving the Su Family, Tang Ming drove to the Lin Family.

Although the Lin Family had annulled the marriage between Tang Ming and Lin Xue, they had always been a steadfast ally of Tang Ming. Moreover, due to Lin Canghai and Lin Xue’s relationship, Tang Ming merely expressed his gratitude and affection at the Lin Family, and nothing unpleasant happened.

Notably, Lin Xue didn’t know about Tang Ming’s return to the Imperial City, so she was still in Songlan City, and they didn’t get to meet.

To facilitate the management of his industries, Tang Ming handed over the Songhai City branch from the Ming Group to the Lin Family, allowing them to take it over or sell it as compensation.

Considering Tang Ming’s current status, he didn’t care about these bases and industries. The assets he seized from the Sun Family were countless times more than these, which made him have to reduce his asset size in preparation for leaving Songlan City in the future.

After leaving the Lin Family, Tang Ming sneered coldly and went to the Long Family.

Among the four great families of the Dark Group faction, the Long Family’s attitude toward him was the most appalling. Now that he was back, it was only natural to pay a visit to the Long Family.

Upon hearing that Tang Ming was coming to the Long Family, Long Aiyu and Long Qin personally went to the entrance to greet him. Originally, Long Ao wanted Long Ao, who had some acquaintance with Tang Ming, to participate, but Long Ao refused.

Long Ao had initially disagreed with the Long Family’s actions of exploiting Tang Ming’s misfortune and was very dissatisfied with their conduct.

Now that the facts proved the Long Family’s decision was disastrously wrong, Long Ao felt ashamed to face Tang Ming, so upon hearing Tang Ming was coming to the Long Family, he hid away at the first opportunity.

Tang Ming drove his army green Jeep to the Long Family’s entrance, where Long Aiyu immediately greeted him warmly with Long Qin.

"Young Master Tang, you’re finally here."

Long Aiyu warmly greeted Tang Ming.

"Ah, I’m truly guilty for making the Long Family Head wait outside."

Tang Ming exaggeratedly exclaimed, "Back when my cultivation was destroyed, not only did the Long Family Head come to Songlan City but also avoided meeting me and only let Long Qin convey some things to me. But now, such a pomp, how honored I am."

Hearing this, Long Aiyu’s old face turned red. He thought that since Tang Xin’s cultivation was destroyed, he held no value in making connections, so he showed a cold attitude. He never imagined now...

"Young Master Tang, please don’t take offence. Back then, I indeed had urgent matters to deal with, which is why I couldn’t meet you. Today, our Long Family will certainly make amends for the past mistakes."

Long Aiyu gritted his teeth, trying his best to put on a smile.

"Haha, then I won’t be polite. I haven’t had lunch yet, I’ll be troubling the Long Family."

Tang Ming smiled lightly and looked at Long Qin, "Young Miss Long, you once said I wasn’t even qualified to meet the Long Family Head. I wonder if I have any qualifications now?"

Long Qin muttered with an ugly expression, still full of disdain and contempt for Tang Ming, but now he was a Nine-star Martial Master, and she lacked the courage to confront him directly.

Just like before when Tang Xin visited the Long Family, Long Aiyu and Long Qin hosted Tang Ming in the living room while the rest of the Long Family avoided them.

After the wine and dishes were served, Tang Ming exchanged pleasantries with Long Aiyu while eating and drinking heartily.

"Young Master Tang, I know the Long Family’s attitude towards you before was inappropriate, but after all, we’re all part of the Dark Group faction. I hope you won’t mind."

Long Aiyu raised his wine glass, nervously looking at Tang Ming.

"No, no, no, I’m not part of the Dark Group anymore."

Tang Ming quickly shook his head, looking at Long Aiyu peculiarly, "I was once the Group Leader of the Dark Group’s Martial Arts Inspection Team, which made me part of the Dark Group faction. But now that my position has been removed, I’m just an ordinary citizen, without the guts to compare with the esteemed Long Family."

Hearing this, the corners of Long Aiyu’s mouth twitched. Back then, it was precisely the Long Family supporting Hao Jian that got Tang Xin’s position replaced, and now it became Tang Ming’s reason to challenge them.

If they had known this, they wouldn’t have offended Tang Ming just for the Hao Family, but who could have predicted Tang Ming’s miraculous comeback and cultivation restoration?

"Tang Ming, the Long Family is the leading family of the Dark Group faction. My father is also the Long Family Head, bowing down to toast you . Don’t go too far." Seeing Tang Ming’s disregard, Long Qin reprimanded, her face icy.

"Oh, I’m so scared! In that case, I’d better not eat, see you again in the future."

Tang Ming sneered disdainfully, stood up to give a cupped fist salute, and prepared to leave.

"Young Master Tang, don’t be angry, don’t be angry."

Long Aiyu quickly stood up to hold Tang Ming back, "My daughter has a bad temper, please bear with her."