The words Nan Gong Wentian spoke now were entirely different from the style of his name.
He now possessed a sadness of yielding under duress, a final resignation.
The Nan Gong family appeared grand, immense, yet, in the eyes of certain individuals, it was actually small, so very small…
The Zheng family was not large in number, but any single person’s word could negate the Nan Gong family. If any one of them spoke ill of the Nan Gongs, their family would be unable to move an inch. It was like now; after Nan Gong Wushuang went to Sha City, no one knew how, but the news of her exposing the Zheng family’s affairs had been leaked by someone.
As a result, many families, upon hearing this news, had previously supported the Nan Gong family, whose position was threatened but not yet a universal target.
But today, not a single family dared to openly support them.
Everyone was waiting to witness the Nan Gong family’s downfall.
The previous matter concerning the Lin family had already placed the Nan Gong family in an awkward position. Now, this act of displeasing the Zheng family in an attempt to appease Lin Xiao, caused the surrounding families to watch them with derision.
The Nan Gong family was finished.
"Grandfather, I understand this matter, but I don't wish for our Nan Gong family to forever bear the blame, to forever carry the deep-seated hatred of the Lin family." Nan Gong Wushuang's eyes showed no intention of backing down; in her view, this was a matter on which they could not compromise.
Lin Xiao would undoubtedly be a figure whom she, her grandfather, or any other family would have to look up to in the future. If, at this moment, they were to be perpetually considered the masterminds behind the Lin family's destruction, even if this matter concluded, the future of the Nan Gong family would be nonexistent.
"Sigh."
Nan Gong Wentian sighed again. The glory of the Nan Gong family had ended with this generation… He feared that he would never live to see the Nan Gong family standing at the forefront of the Dragon Country.
In fact, it was uncertain if the Nan Gong family would even continue to exist.
"Did you hear that? That is your ancestor's sigh. You are truly ignorant."
Suddenly, a sinister voice reached the ears of the two.
Instantly, both Nan Gong Wentian and Nan Gong Wushuang felt their hair stand on end.
"Who!"
Nan Gong Wentian's expression was grim. He had no idea where this voice originated, which indicated one thing.
This person's cultivation was higher than his!
His cultivation was already at the peak of Ming Xin. If someone was even higher than him…
This person was a Divine Realm cultivator!
Nan Gong Wushuang instinctively drew the soft sword from her waist, her body exuding an imposing killing intent.
"This young lady has some nerve, even daring to draw her sword. Look at your ancestor; does he dare to make a move?"
The voice carried a deep mockery. His words clearly showed he held neither Nan Gong Wushuang nor Nan Gong Wentian in regard.
"Senior, since you have come to my Nan Gong residence, you did not inform me beforehand, so I could prepare a banquet to entertain you. Otherwise, people will say my Nan Gong family is impolite." Nan Gong Wentian quickly regained his composure, his face breaking into a hospitable smile.
However, anyone could tell that Nan Gong Wentian was extremely uneasy; he didn’t even know who he was addressing.
"That is unnecessary. I am not here as a guest."