Chapter 254: Meeting the Daoist Master
Tian Youdao heard his question but merely looked at him, expressionless.
Tian Zhongqing was momentarily stunned, then suddenly understood the meaning behind his words. His hands stopped shaking as his tears ceased flowing, and he slowly pressed his forehead on the ground, murmuring dejectedly, "I understand now, uncle…"
Unexpectedly, Tian Youdao snorted coldly.
"It has not come to that yet."
Tian Zhongqing was about to close his eyes and utter his last words, but his eyes suddenly bulged upon hearing this. With great relief, he coughed twice, saying hoarsely, "Zhongqing is not one to cling to life out of fear of death!"
A hint of a smile finally appeared on Tian Youdao's face, but it quickly vanished as he returned to his usual stern expression. "If only Rong'er were not such a disappointment..." he said flatly.
Tian Zhongqing knew that the Rong'er his uncle spoke of was Tian Rong, Tian Youdao's eldest son and only offspring. Unfortunately, he did not inherit his father's talents and only indulged himself in cockfighting, dog racing, and other frivolous pleasures in life. This was a constant regret in Tian Youdao's life.
"Looking at the disciples of the Tian Family, it would be bearable if they were merely mediocre, but their failure to restrain themselves truly makes me want to discipline each one I see. Tian Rong is the worst of them… utterly worthless! You are the only one with a spiritual orifice capable of preserving our family's legacy," Tian Youdao said as he waved his hand dismissively, his expression somewhat somber.
"Anyway, this is not the time to discuss this. The only plan now is to seek help from someone," he continued in a deep voice, changing the subject.