Chapter 1724 - 1723: You Are Very Important

Tang Xiaobai knew that even if he accidentally let slip a tiny bit, Tang Rao would be able to get onto it and uncover loads of information.

Oh well, since the secret is already out, what's a bit more? Shouldn't be a problem, right?

"I can talk, but revealing such secrets isn't simple for me. Surely you have to give me something in return?"

Tang Rao always wanted something in return for helping others, Tang Xiaobai learned that attitude from him.

Nothing in this world comes for free, even if the one seeking benefits is Tang Xiaobai's own father.

"You brat, you want benefits from your old man?"

Tang Rao intended to teach Tang Xiaobai a lesson, but anticipating this move, Tang Xiaobai countered, "If you lay a hand on me, I won't say a word."

Such a brat!

The fists originally aimed at Tang Xiaobai were retracted by Tang Rao with effort.

"Alright, what do you want?"

In other words, what do you want?

Tang Rao never expected he would one day compromise with a kid, and this kid was his own son.

"I want your factory!"

What he asked for was straight-up Tang Rao's lifeline.

"What does a brat like you need that for? Don't joke with your old man, tell me what you really want. If I have it, I'll give it to you; if I don't, you can't force me."

Tang Rao said with a smile to Tang Xiaobai.

Deep down, he still considered Tang Xiaobai just a child.

"The factory."

Tang Xiaobai said it a second time, and this time everyone present heard it.

"Xiao Bai, don't joke like that with your father, do you know how important the factory is to him, what it means?"

Sheng Xuan was anxious now, seeing his son make such outrageous demands in front of so many people, outsiders might think Tang Xiaobai lacked manners.

Tang Xiaobai sneered: "I don't even need such things. I could start my own factory, even more advanced than yours. But dad, you'll never find out this secret, about the woman's voice you hear in your dreams. You'll never know about the woman who appears in your dreams."

Tang Xiaobai somehow knew about the woman's voice frequently appearing in Tang Rao's dreams, something he had never mentioned to anyone. Now, Tang Rao started to believe Tang Xiaobai's words a bit.

There must be some connection between Tang Rao's family and that voice in his dreams, especially when the person in the dream provided him with quick resupply when his immortal energy was drained. Could they be related to his family?

He was desperate to know the outcome, compared to that, what was a factory? Just a heap of scrap iron. If Tang Xiaobai wanted to replicate it, he could create countless factories, even if he gave one to Tang Xiaobai, it wouldn't be moved, and the factory would still stay at Kao Shan Sect.

But the information was only known to Tang Xiaobai. If he was determined not to say a word, everything Tang Rao dreamed about would be for nothing.

"Deal!"

When Tang Rao spoke those two words, his heart ached, as if someone was cutting his flesh.

The entire factory took three years to build; the place was entirely made of Purple Crystal, painstakingly gathered piece by piece. And it was suddenly Tang Xiaobai's now.

Tang Rao realized that he was ruthless when exploiting others, but now his son was even more heartless than he was in taking advantage.

"Now will you tell me the secret?"

The factory belonged to Tang Xiaobai now, and as an honest young man, Tang Xiaobai would surely keep his promise and tell Tang Rao everything he knew.

"Let's find a different place to talk; some things are meant for you alone to hear. Others won't benefit from listening in."

Tang Rao followed whatever Tang Xiaobai said, so when he suggested switching locations, Tang Rao immediately took Tang Xiaobai to his residence.

During his retreat, Tang Rao built a secret room in his courtyard. Apart from entering the yard, he even brought Tang Xiaobai into the secret room.

If this wasn't safe enough, there was no safer place for them to talk.

"Okay, can you tell me now?"

Tang Rao prepared food and drink for Tang Xiaobai, leaving him nothing to criticize, finally complying.

"The woman who appeared in your dreams many times, and helped you many times, is the God of Dream. She's your elder sister, my aunt. Of course, even if I told you now, you wouldn't recognize her. With your current strength, you're not qualified to meet them yet. Maybe when you reach the peak late-stage of Heavenly Mechanism, you'll get to meet them."

Who knows when that will be?

He's been stuck at the bottleneck from mid-stage to late-stage Heavenly Mechanism forever, and now he's being pushed to go from late-stage to peak late-stage; how long would that take?

Which family requires equal strength just to meet family members?

Strangely, Tang Rao always thought his origins were unclear. He intended to wander aimlessly in the Seventy-two Domains of the Nine Realms until he dies. Along the way, he suddenly discovered relatives with formidable power.

"Is there a quicker way to see them, even just for a glance?"

Tang Rao asked.

Someone who grew up without relatives will value family more when they finally experience true family affection.

"There isn't one. Before you meet your family, you have to learn to grow by yourself. It's also a way of encouragement. And think about it, isn't it encouraging you to become top-tier? With your current degenerate state, continuing to break through is a miracle."

Does it have to be this harsh?

Tang Xiaobai spoke all the truths without room for Tang Rao's input.

"Okay, not seeing them is fine, but can you at least tell me about my family's status?"

This simple question shouldn't trouble Tang Xiaobai.

"Your family is very powerful, and their opponents are powerful too. Your family has fought the enemy for thousands of years waiting for you, without your arrival, they'll never beat them."

An entity so powerful, with equally powerful foes?

The upper world sounds even more chaotic than Tang Rao's.

"I'm necessary?"

When did Tang Rao become so crucial?

"Yes, but your ability is too weak now. I estimate your family will have to endure some hardships waiting for you."