The luxurious Nangong family, where did this sycophant come from?

"Wow, they even have a motorcade to pick us up at the Nangong family's place. That's seriously extravagant."

Lin Tian, sitting in the car, couldn't help but recall the stunned look on his face when he first saw the Nangong family's motorcade at the Magic City University gates.

It was one thing to have a dedicated car pick them up, but he never expected it to be a whole motorcade.

Each car in the procession bore the Nangong family crest.

The bystanders at the time were all astonished, recognizing the Nangong family's procession.

"The Nangong family is the foremost aristocratic family in Magic City. Their reputation here is second only to Magic City University."

"Huh?"

Lin Tian looked bewildered upon hearing Yuanming Martial Saint's words.

Magic City University's influence was immense; it was one of Dragon Country's Four Great Universities, known throughout the entire nation.

As for its reputation in Magic City, it went without saying – it was a place all Magic City residents aspired to be a part of.

Yet, the Nangong family's reputation was second only to such an institution.

"Don't be so quick to be surprised. What's coming will truly amaze you," Yuanming Martial Saint said with a smile.

"There's more?"

"Is the Nangong family really that over the top?"

"I suddenly don't want to go anymore. Let's just turn back?"

Lin Tian had a change of heart. Such a formidable Nangong family seemed like a place best avoided.

"What are you afraid of? Let's just go," Yuanming Martial Saint said, finding Lin Tian's flustered expression amusing.

"The Nangong family is different from the aristocratic families in the Imperial Capital. Most of their powerhouses are stationed across Dragon Country to maintain order. Only a few Transcendent Realm experts or one or two Martial Saints are left to guard the family."

"Really?" Lin Tian looked skeptical.

"It's true. Currently, there's only one Martial Saint ancestor overseeing the Nangong family. You can rest assured," Nangong Ya said helplessly.

"Kid, you weren't this scared when you met us. Why are you so terrified just before entering an aristocratic family? Are you worried we'll do something to you?"

"With your cultivation, if we wanted to make a move, we would have done so already," Yuanming Martial Saint found it strange.

Lin Tian had dared to confront him the moment he saw him, so why was he so afraid now, right before entering the Nangong family?

Lin Tian muttered to himself upon hearing this.

"I only have Fancang as a Martial Saint protector. The Nangong family is the foremost aristocratic family in Magic City. What if they have multiple Martial Saints? I wouldn't even be able to escape."

Five hours later, Lin Tian looked utterly dejected.

"Five hours. Five hours! Do you know how I spent these five hours?"

"Magic City is a province. Qing Province, where you're from, is huge. Even if Magic City isn't as big as Qing Province, it's not small. Driving for five hours to reach the Nangong family is quite fast."

"After all, we can't drive hovercars within Magic City." Yuanming Martial Saint chuckled, seeing Lin Tian's state.

"Here, take a look. Not many people in the entire Dragon Country can enter the Nangong family's compound."

Urged by Yuanming Martial Saint, Lin Tian looked out the window. The luxurious gate instantly caught his attention.

"I have a subordinate like Fancang, yet I've never seen much of the world. What a failure," Lin Tian lamented inwardly at the sight.

He had only obtained the system half a month ago and had seen very little.

To broaden his horizons, he needed time to accumulate experience.

Once Heaven's Gate had enough members, he would definitely build its headquarters into the most extravagant place.

"See those guards?"

"Their lowest cultivation is Grandmaster at Martial Dao Seventh Level. These people are considered auxiliary staff for the Nangong family, and even with their auxiliary status, countless people would fight tooth and nail for such a position," Yuanming Martial Saint pointed to the guards at the gate.

Upon seeing the Nangong family's vehicles, the guards opened the gate.

"Once we're inside the family compound, the security won't be as strict. It's mainly to prevent outsiders from entering," Nangong Ya explained.

Lin Tian nodded, waiting for the vehicle to stop.

Ten minutes later, Lin Tian stared at the scene before him, deeply shocked. He had underestimated the Nangong family's opulence.

It took ten minutes by car to reach the Nangong Family's residential area. What a massive estate this is.

And the pillars supporting these buildings, if I'm not mistaken, are made of jade. Does Dragon Country have this much jade?

Lin Tian looked at the two and asked.

He had never imagined such a luxurious scene.

"Jade preserves spiritual energy better. Many prominent families choose to do this."

"The amount of jade circulating in Dragon Country's market isn't much, as it's all collected by these families."

Yuanming Martial Saint shook his head.

"Do you feel the spiritual energy here?"

"There's a massive Spirit Gathering Array beneath the Nangong Family's residential area, and some special family members even have them in their rooms."

"This is what a top family in Dragon Country looks like."

Lin Tian nodded upon hearing this, unsure how to react.

"It's no wonder many powerful individuals emerge from such an environment."

"The top families in Dragon Country each have their own missions, even those in the Imperial Capital."

"You'll learn about these things later."

"While families possess the best environments and resources, the risks they bear are unimaginable to others."

"In the past thousand years, three top families have declined."

Yuanming Martial Saint sighed and said no more.

"Lord Yuanming, young friend Lin Tian, my name is Nangong Sheng. The family head has been waiting for you for some time. Please follow me."

Just then, a middle-aged man approached and spoke to Lin Tian and Yuanming Martial Saint.

"Thank you for your trouble!"

Yuanming Martial Saint nodded in thanks, and Lin Tian followed suit.

"Third Brother, I'm heading back now."

"I promised this kid I'd introduce him to Qingwan."

Nangong Ya said to the middle-aged man before darting away.

Nangong Sheng's mouth twitched upon hearing this, and he spoke with a hint of apology.

"Forgive my sister's behavior."

"Let me be clear, I never said I wanted to meet this Nangong Qingwan. That was all Teacher Nangong's idea."

Lin Tian quickly waved his hands to distance himself from the matter.

Nangong Sheng nodded.

"I know my little sister's nature well. This has nothing to do with you, young friend."

"Please, come this way!"

As they followed Nangong Sheng, Lin Tian felt puzzled and quietly asked Yuanming Martial Saint.

"Why are there no 'black technologies' within the Nangong Family's compound? Shouldn't a top family like this have them?"

"Young friend Lin Tian, the 'black technologies' you speak of are among Dragon Country's deepest secrets. They can only be possessed in specialized locations."

"The Nangong Family is a prominent family. If they possessed such power, they might break free from Dragon Country's control," Nangong Sheng explained to Lin Tian as he walked ahead.

"You kid, do you really think no one can hear you just because you're speaking softly?"

Yuanming Martial Saint looked helpless.

Lin Tian shrunk his head upon hearing this. This was the foremost family in Magic City, a place teeming with experts.

As the three passed a small garden, a voice caught Lin Tian's attention.

"Qingwan, I'm only fifty points of Blood Essence away from the Martial Dao Second Layer Late-stage. Then we'll be at the same level."

"Qingwan, I just got a sword technique a couple of days ago. It's very suitable for you, why don't you take a look?"

"Qingwan, I heard there's a long sword at the auction half a month from now. I'll buy it for you."

In the garden, a young man was passionately speaking to a girl with a cold, clear face.

The girl's face showed a hint of anger, and she spoke with displeasure.

"I've told you I don't need anything from you, nor have I taken anything from you. Whatever I need, the Nangong Family will buy for me."

"I've said this many times. Can you please stop bothering me?"

"Qingwan, if you don't like these, I can get you other things. There's bound to be something you like."

Seeing the girl getting angry, the young man quickly spoke, but this only seemed to enrage her further.

"Damn, what a simp. He's still clinging on after being clearly rejected. Simps, simps, don't they know they'll end up with nothing?"

Lin Tian's mouth twitched as he heard these words. Wasn't this just a carbon copy of his past self?

He didn't realize he'd accidentally spoken his thoughts aloud.

Not only Yuanming Martial Saint and Nangong Sheng heard this, but even the man and woman in the small garden heard it.

Especially the young man, whose face instantly turned red after Lin Tian spoke.

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