Chapter 149 Heir
"What is this thing? How can there be such pure spiritual energy!"
Chen Xuan stared at the broken jade piece in astonishment.
Then, he muttered, "Perhaps Master Cui's teacher knows the origin of this thing!"
Today was a special day for Chen Xuan. His cultivation, which had been stagnant for over a year, finally found an opportunity to improve!
Murong Family.
Old Master Murong sat on the sofa.
His complexion was ruddy, and his spirit was high. He had undergone a complete transformation from his previous frail appearance.
Many members of the Murong family sat beside him, including Murong Meng.
"Dad, I think this matter needs to be thoroughly investigated. Why would a stranger unselfishly hand over the Murong family's vast shares to Murong Meng to manage?" Murong Xing glanced at Murong Meng, then looked at Old Master Murong and said solemnly.
"Old Master, I think Murong Xing has a point. If they collude, they might have ulterior motives towards the Murong family."
"I think so too..."
Murong Meng's face darkened, and she gritted her teeth. "Don't talk nonsense. I don't know that person at all."
Murong Xu sneered, "You say you don't know him, do you have proof?"
Murong Meng was choked with anger for a moment.
Seeing Murong Meng remain silent, many members of the Murong family slandered her. They were all envious that Murong Meng could manage 40% of the Murong family's shares. Possessing 40% of the shares meant her say in the family was almost on par with Old Master Murong.
"Shut up!"
Suddenly, Old Master Murong commanded.
Old Master Murong's presence was imposing, and all the Murong family members were startled.
"You still have the nerve to speak. I clearly remember how you all behaved when you wanted to give me shares for my treatment!" Old Master Murong said with a dark expression.
Everyone shrunk their necks, their faces looking somewhat unpleasant.
With Old Master Murong's status, his words could ascertain the truth of what happened that day, and they had no reason to doubt him.
"I tell you all, no one is allowed to discuss the matter of shares from now on. These 40% of shares will be managed by Xiao Meng," Old Master Murong said, surveying everyone.
Others were shocked. Old Master Murong was old, but he had not yet chosen an heir. Was he intending to promote Murong Meng?
"But Dad..." Murong Xing was unwilling.
He originally managed the largest number of shares in the Murong family and had the greatest say. Now that it had fallen to Murong Meng, how could he be willing?
As soon as he spoke, Old Master Murong said, "There are no 'buts.' Anyone with objections can come to me."
Murong Xing's face turned pale, then flushed, and he could only shut up.
"Xiao Meng, can you manage it well?" Old Master Murong looked at Murong Meng kindly.
Murong Meng was flattered and quickly said with full confidence, "Grandpa, I can manage it well."
In the Murong family, Murong Meng's strength was the most outstanding, but this lineage had limited her potential.
"Good! You are indeed my good granddaughter!" Old Master Murong smiled broadly.
Then, Old Master Murong stood up, waved to stop Murong Meng, and said subtly, "Xiao Meng, come to the study with me for a moment."
"Okay!"
After Murong Meng left with Old Master Murong, everyone in the hall looked at each other.
"Why is the Old Master doting on Murong Meng so much?"
"The Old Master used to treat Murong Meng quite ordinarily, but why is he being so nice to her and taking her to the study?"
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"Could it be that the Old Master is planning to designate Murong Meng as his heir?" someone suddenly stood up and said, immediately arousing the vigilance of many.
In the past, Murong Meng's lineage was not favored. If Murong Meng rose to power, they would be the ones to suffer!
Upon hearing this, Murong Xing and Murong Xu's eyes flickered with coldness, and they also looked vigilant.
In the study.
"Xiao Meng, please sit," Old Master Murong beckoned with a smile.
Beside Old Master Murong stood a thin, grey-robed old man. His eyes were half-closed, and although he appeared to be at the end of his life, he seemed to contain boundless power within him.
This grey-robed old man was Old Master Murong's personal guard and an internal force martial artist.
Murong Meng furrowed her brows, her mind filled with doubts, not understanding why her grandfather was being so polite to her, but she still sat down beside him.
She couldn't help but ask, "Grandpa, what do you want to see me about?"
"Xiao Meng, do you know that mysterious person?" Old Master Murong asked.
"Grandpa, I really don't," Murong Meng quickly shook her head.
"Xiao Meng, don't be so flustered. Grandpa isn't blaming you. While shares are important, that mysterious person is likely even more important. Grandpa just wants to meet him," Old Master Murong said with a smile.
Murong Meng finally understood why Old Master Murong was being so polite to her. It was because of that mysterious person.
She couldn't help but frown, "Grandpa, that mysterious person is only skilled in alchemy. He's not worth you meeting personally, is he?"
Old Master Murong smiled and shook his head, "Xiao Meng, you underestimate alchemy."
"Oh?"
Old Master Murong continued, "My old injury has been accumulating for many years, and I consulted many famous doctors without success. Yet, just one small pill cured me, which shows how brilliant this mysterious person's alchemy skills are."
Murong Meng nodded in agreement.
Old Master Murong stared intently at Murong Meng, "Grandpa is old and doesn't know when he will die. Therefore, I want that mysterious person to refine a life-preserving pill for me. Can you help Grandpa find that divine doctor and ask if he can help me refine a pill, no matter the cost!"
"Grandpa, Meng'er has arranged to meet that mysterious person tomorrow. Meng'er can try."
Murong Meng looked at the increasingly aged Old Master Murong, feeling a pang of compassion.
"Good, good!" Old Master Murong's heart rejoiced, and he said with a smile, "If you can really get that mysterious person to help me refine a life-saving great medicine, then it's not impossible for you to become the Murong family's primary heir in the future."
"Ah?" Murong Meng was stunned.
There had never been a female heir in the Murong family.
Upon hearing this, even the grey-robed old man standing behind Old Master Murong raised his eyebrows, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes.
"Thank you, Grandpa. Meng'er will definitely work hard to accomplish this!" Murong Meng's pretty face was filled with joy.
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In a room, Murong Xing and Murong Xu, father and son, were facing a withered old man.
This old man was Old Master Murong's personal guard.
"Elder Lu, what did the Old Master say to Murong Meng in the study today?" Murong Xing asked respectfully.
Although the grey-robed old man was a servant, he was an internal force expert. The Murong family's prosperity today was thanks to this old man's protection.
It was said that Old Master Murong had saved this grey-robed old man when he was young, which was why this old man had always stayed with the Murong family, protecting its safety.
"The Old Master said that as long as Murong Meng can obtain a life-preserving pill from that mysterious person, she will be made the Murong family's primary heir," the grey-robed old man said with his hands behind his back, his voice indifferent.