Beast Taming: the More the Better

Chapter 1352: Chapter 553: The Rong Family Splits Up! Su Ping’s Gift!

"Family Head! Why does your branch get two entry slots for the Five Saints Secret Realms?"

"Exactly! And why does Seventh’s branch get thirty percent of the Miao Field in the south?"

"Hmph! I think it’s unfair too! Han’er manages the entire Rong Group. Why should your family get twenty percent of the shares?"

"..."

Amidst the clamor, every single member of the Rong family, every Family Elder, and many of Rong Bao’s peers who had grown up with him—all of them had forgotten what it meant to be a noble family with a century of heritage. They screamed until they were red in the face.

Where was the unity of a family? Where was the idea of blood being thicker than water and branches growing from the same tree? At this moment, it was already a blessing that they weren’t actively treating each other as mortal enemies.

This kind of noisy arguing hadn’t ceased since Rong Bao proposed splitting up the family. It had lasted for days on end. Even the appearance of the Snake Ancestor, who held an unimaginably supreme status within the family, proved utterly useless.

For instance, right now.

A massive azure python slowly slithered down from the roof beams. It looked helplessly at the scene below and at Rong Bao, who was sitting in the Family Head’s seat, zoning out. Finally, it voiced its displeasure.

"Little Baobao, what are you zoning out for? Haven’t you solved this yet?"

Rong Bao snapped out of his daze. Seeing the obvious dissatisfaction in the Snake Ancestor’s eyes, he finally responded. "Snake Ancestor, Ping’er is coming over in a bit."

"Hmm? That brat returned from that Heavenly Tomb or whatever?"

"Yeah!" Rong Bao nodded. Ever since preparations to enter the Heavenly Tomb had begun, its existence was no longer a secret.

The Snake Ancestor let out a HISS, sounding quite satisfied. "HISS. In that case, that Heavenly Tomb doesn’t seem as dangerous as that brat Su Anyong made it out to be!"

After saying this, it cast a sidelong glance at Rong Bao. "That’s not right, Xiao Bao. If Su Ping is coming over, why are you looking like this? Hurry up and figure out how to explain this to the brat.

"This whole matter of splitting up the Rong family is simply too troublesome.

"If worse comes to worst, tell him to just drop the idea. The family has thrived for so many years; how can it just split up on a whim?"

Because of ancestral tenets passed down through generations, the Rong family’s interests were tightly bound together. How could they possibly separate everything within a few simple days? Such a drastic decision would take years from inception to full execution just to sort out the tangled mess, let alone completely finalize the split. It was virtually impossible. Without actually putting it into practice, outsiders simply couldn’t fathom the difficulties involved.

Over the past few days, the Snake Ancestor had seen with its own eyes how Rong Bao seemed to have aged several years. Clearly, the matter of splitting the family had drained an unimaginable amount of his mental and emotional energy. That was why even the Snake Ancestor was getting cold feet.

However, Rong Bao’s response defied the Snake Ancestor’s expectations. He shook his head with utmost resolution. "No need! No matter what, I must let Su Ping see that the Rong family—or rather, me as his grandfather—has done our best!"

At these words, the Snake Ancestor paused, slightly taken aback. It wondered what kind of logic this was. Before it could voice its question, Rong Bao continued.

"In a bit, Su Ping will be coming over with Holy Dragon. They might stay at the Rong family’s home for a few days."

THUMP...

As soon as he finished speaking, the Snake Ancestor—despite its Spirit Saint Level Realm and strength—actually lost control and fell from the roof beams of the Rong family’s main hall, hitting the ground with a heavy THUMP.

...

Everyone in the Rong family frowned deeply. They couldn’t understand it. Treating Su Ping with such a grand reception last time had been acceptable enough. After all, they had heard that Su Ping was the one who helped the Mirror Ancestor of the Dong family take charge of the Qintian Monitor. If the Rong family could also cling to his coattails, everyone would get a share of the benefits.

But now, the Rong family was on the verge of breaking apart. Who would even care about Su Ping in the future? Ultimately, Su Ping’s mother, Rong Chun, belonged to Rong Bao Family Master’s branch. She would soon be nothing more than a stranger to the rest of them. Furthermore, rumor had it that this decision to split up the family was made by Su Ping on their behalf. With such rumors circulating, it was already a blessing that they didn’t outright hate him. How could they possibly be expected to feel grateful? Thus, almost no one was willing to come out and welcome his arrival again.

That was until those two figures walked over.

Countless people rubbed their eyes, doubting if they were seeing things. Even the Snake Ancestor couldn’t help but tremble all over, pressing itself flat against the ground. Rong Bao went as far as adopting an ancient custom, immediately dropping to one knee.

Su Ping rushed forward and hoisted him up. "Grandfather, are you trying to shorten my lifespan?"

For the first time, Rong Bao frowned at Su Ping. "Su Ping, do not be disrespectful! Rong Bao of the Rong family pays his respects to Holy Dragon."

The man with a warm smile chuckled. "What era is it? There’s no need for this. Besides, the fact that your Rong family’s bloodline could produce someone like Su Ping is enough to exempt you from ever having to bow so deeply to anyone."

These words made everyone in the Rong family flush red, feeling a deep sense of shared pride.

The man naturally took complete command of the situation, stepping forward and leading Su Ping into the Rong family’s grand estate. He then unceremoniously took the seat Rong Bao had just vacated. Su Ping intended to stand behind him, but the man grabbed him and tossed him onto a chair to the side.

Rong Bao followed them back into the room and bowed once more. "Rest assured, Holy Dragon. During your three days at the Rong family’s home, all your..."