Chapter 974: The Tale Passed Down

Tina sipped her tea and gestured for her master to continue speaking. Whether it was true or not, she could judge for herself. "Alina must have mentioned it to you—that thing has some history. If we trace back about two hundred years, there was a family of military lineage. Later, because they wielded too much power, someone found an excuse to annihilate them. If any descendants survived, they would only be from distant branches." "But there's a historical anecdote about this family that might be the clue you're looking for." "Anecdote?" Tina raised her head and glanced at her master indifferently. "Are you sure you didn't just make this up?" Master Tam's expression nearly fell apart as he slammed his teacup onto the table in protest. "You impudent girl! Your master is a man of reputation and status. Why would I bother making up a story just to save you a bit of money?" "Don't forget, I gave you a wedding gift. I even brought out some of my rare treasures—things your