576: Chapter 576 My Cousin Who Doesn't Work Well

"Since the Tang Family was established, only one Quasi-Saint has ever emerged. This Quasi-Saint realm is too difficult; even though many have the chance to reach the Peak Tenth Stage, they get stuck at this final hurdle."

"These seniors immersed themselves in the Peak Tenth Stage for many years, spending their entire lives trying to break through that barrier, but in the end, they could only face the exhaustion of their lifespan and turn into a handful of yellow earth."

Tang Chao's expression was somewhat complicated.

Fang Bai asked curiously, "Since your ancestor broke through to the Quasi-Saint realm, why doesn't he share the secret of the breakthrough with you all?"

Hearing this, Tang Chao fell silent.

He had thought about this question many times, and the ultimate conclusion was an answer he was unwilling to face.

Cultivators, for the most part, are selfish people.

This is human nature.

Fang Bai suddenly understood something and smiled. "Your circle is truly messy."

Tang Chao: "..."

After entering the Tang Family, Tang Chao led Fang Bai directly toward the ancestral hall where the ancestor resided.

They encountered many people along the way.

Fang Bai was surprised to find that the Tang Family actually had quite a few powerful experts; he encountered over a dozen Tenth Rank cultivators.

But this was normal. After all, in the Dark Night Star Domain, a super power was roughly of this scale.

Of course, this was only on the surface; the actual high-level combat power was bound to be even greater!

Suddenly, a man walked over from not far away and blocked the two of them.

The man wore a white robe and was quite elegant. Well, among the alien races, he was considered the type that was relatively easy on the eyes.

Two old men followed behind the man. Their auras were extremely robust; they were both Tenth Order Late Stage experts.

The man looked at Tang Chao with a smile. "Cousin Tang Chao, I heard you took fourth place in the Alliance Heavenly Pride Competition? Congratulations, congratulations."

Tang Chao's smile was faint. "Thanks. It was really thoughtful of you to come over personally to congratulate me. By the way, you didn't come empty-handed, did you? My heroic and peerless Brother Tang Jin shouldn't be such a stingy person, right?"

Tang Jin, the biological son of the Tang Family's Great Elder.

Yes, a son!

The Great Elder had fathered a son in his old age and doted on him immensely, which led to the other party being arrogant, domineering, and even looking down on him, the Young Clan Leader.

Furthermore, although Tang Jin was a playboy, his ambition was not small. Over the years, he had been secretly cultivating his forces, planning to compete with Tang Chao for the position of the Tang Family's Head.

However, Tang Chao did not take the other party seriously.

How could a playboy spoiled by his elders lead the family any further?

Tang Jin's expression stiffened. "This..."

Tang Chao said solemnly, "Actually, it doesn't matter if Brother Tang Jin doesn't want to give anything. I'll just accept the sentiment."

Tang Jin: "..."

What the hell are you pretending for?

"I was just teasing you, and you're taking it seriously?"

"Brother Tang, who is this?" Fang Bai asked at just the right moment from the side.

Tang Chao saw the look Fang Bai gave him and understood.

As expected of Brother Fang, truly treacherous and cunning!

Tang Chao introduced with a smile, "This is my Brother Tang Jin, the son of the Great Elder. He is generous, magnanimous, and has the bearing of a Great Emperor."

Tang Jin: ???

Huh? Am I... that excellent?

Fang Bai immediately put on a "shocked" expression. "So it's Fellow Daoist Tang Jin! I was wondering why you looked so familiar; I didn't dare recognize you at first, but it really is you!"

Tang Jin hesitated. "Uh... you know me?"

"Of course!" Fang Bai said solemnly. "Fellow Daoist Tang Jin's reputation is extremely loud within the Alliance. I have long wanted to see your true face. My admiration for you is like the surging waters of a river, endless..."

Tang Jin found this very pleasing to the ear, and a faint smile appeared on his lips.

"You flatter me, you flatter me."

Tang Chao: "..."

When it comes to killing with kindness, Brother Fang is just too much of an authority.

Fang Bai brought the conversation back. "So, is Fellow Daoist Tang Jin really here to congratulate Fellow Daoist Tang Chao?"

Tang Jin glanced at Tang Chao and suddenly realized something.

"Yes."

Fang Bai blinked. "I am but a rogue cultivator and don't understand the etiquette of your noble clans. May I ask what one needs to prepare when offering congratulations in your clan?"

Tang Jin: "...This, there is something, there is something."

He glanced at Tang Chao, then pulled out a ring and said, "Cousin Tang Chao, don't say your brother is stingy. This is for you."

Tang Chao immediately beamed with joy and happily took it. "Thanks, Big Brother!"

Seeing the two of them beaming with joy, Tang Jin felt a bit uneasy.

Why do I feel like I've been scammed?

Tang Chao carefully put away the storage ring and then said, "I need to take Brother Fang to see the Ancestor, so I won't chat with you any longer, Cousin. Farewell."

Saying that, he ignored the other party and prepared to leave with Fang Bai.

"Wait."

Tang Jin suddenly spoke up.

Tang Chao looked at him in confusion. "Does Cousin have something else?"

Tang Jin looked at Fang Bai and said, "Fellow Daoist, what is your honorable surname?"

Fang Bai said with a smile, "I am Fang Bai, a rogue cultivator."

Fang Bai...

Tang Jin's expression was somewhat puzzled. Why did this name sound so familiar?

However, he didn't think too much about it. This time he had specifically come to step on his cousin. He looked at Tang Chao with a faint smile. "Cousin, you've worked hard traveling and training during this period. However, you might not know that the clan has already handed over half of the family's businesses for me to manage. You... forget it, you're just a martial artist; it's useless to tell you too much."

Tang Chao's mouth twitched.

You talk as if I haven't investigated you. You brat were only shoved into managing the businesses because you weren't honest and did too many bad things that affected the Tang Family's reputation.

"Then... congratulations are indeed in order, Cousin."

Tang Jin said with a smile, "Likewise, likewise. My ability is quite good; I've managed the businesses excellently, and the Clan Leader has also praised me. Perhaps... in the future, the entire family will be handed over to me to manage."

Fang Bai took a few more looks at this Tang Jin, feeling that the guy's brain didn't seem to work very well.

Tang Chao said regretfully, "Then that really is... congratulations to you."

Seeing that the other party was discouraged by him, Tang Jin felt even better, and the depression from giving the gift just now vanished completely.

"Don't worry, once I take charge of the family's great cause, you will be the Tang Family's number one military officer!"

"Hahaha!"

After saying that, Tang Jin left with his two protectors.

On the spot, Fang Bai and Tang Chao looked at each other.

Then, the two of them smiled at each other.

"Brother Tang, this cousin of yours... is indeed quite a character," Fang Bai said with a smile.

Tang Chao shook his head and smiled. "I've made a fool of myself in front of you, Brother Fang."

Fang Bai was about to speak when Tang Chao suddenly placed that storage ring into his hand and said seriously, "I have no use for this thing; you take it, Brother Fang."

It was exactly the storage ring he had fleeced from Tang Jin.

Fang Bai didn't refuse and accepted it.

To be kept for the human race's cultivation.

On the other side, Tang Jin and his group suddenly stopped.

Tang Jin's face looked a bit ugly. "Damn that Tang Chao! When I become the Family Head, you still want to be a military officer? Go be a turtle head!"

At this moment, one of the old men behind him suddenly said, "Young Master, that young man is not simple."

"You mean Fang Bai?" Tang Jin's eyes narrowed, and he suddenly thought of something, saying in shock, "Damn! I knew it sounded familiar! That guy is number one on the heavenly pride list!"