Herald City, Ning Family.

No matter how lonely or ignored they were, the Ning Family still retained their status of a noble family. The Ning Family’s given manor was large and not vulgar. After being washed up and repaired as new, it looked especially dignified. But, because there were few visitors that graced the front doors, it looked somewhat deserted. When some people did pass through the main entrance, they kept their heads lowered as they hurried through, as if afraid they would be contaminated by some great misfortune if they were to be any slower.

Several speedcars parked outside the main entrance. Ning Yuntao emerged with a dark and dismal expression. He glanced around and couldn’t help but lightly sigh, quickly walking past the doors. When the Ning Family had first returned to the Holy Land, the entrance had been somewhat lively. Many people wanted to probe what the Ning Family’s current condition was like. Soon, all of that liveliness quickly faded away.

Ning Rufeng was waiting for him in the study. Disregarding the weariness that overcame his body and mind, Ning Yuntao rushed in to meet him. When he finally entered the study and was standing in front of Ning Rufeng, his face was filled with shame.

While Ning Rufeng already had expected this result, he was still disappointed when he saw Ning Yuntao’s appearance. At the same time, a cold chill shot out from his eyes.

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