I inherited my grandfather's Tang Dynasty assets.

Chapter 2 Our Family Business in the Tang Dynasty

"I found this door by chance in a Taoist temple in Zhongnan Mountain thirty years ago. The other side of the door is the Tang Dynasty."

But that was during the Sui Dynasty, and I witnessed that chaotic era firsthand…”

The old man sat on a box and recounted the extremely absurd story to Chen Yue.

According to him, this door is called the Time Gate, which connects to Zhong Nanshan more than a thousand years ago. When he went up the mountain to collect goods, he was actually taking some modern items to the Tang Dynasty to exchange for mountain goods with the Tang people. It opens on the first day of each month.

You can stay in the Tang Dynasty for ten days. As long as you complete the tasks assigned by the gate, the value of the items you can bring next time will increase.

When he first went to the Tang Dynasty, he could only bring ten yuan worth of modern goods. But after twenty years of business, ten years ago he was able to bring five thousand yuan worth of modern goods to the Tang Dynasty to exchange for mountain products.

These antique paintings and calligraphy, as well as copper coins and gold and silver, were all brought back by him from the Tang Dynasty. After he brought back those mountain goods from the Tang Dynasty, he sold them for money, and the big bosses from his childhood were the buyers.

If you die in the Tang Dynasty, no matter the reason, you can return to the modern era, but that door will be closed forever.

Ten years ago, he was drinking with a hermit in Zhongnan Mountain. On his way back, he was bitten by a poisonous snake and died, so the door was completely closed to him.

During his twenty years traveling back and forth to the Tang Dynasty, the old man mainly brought back modern daily necessities such as salt, sugar, and glass cups.

They are worth little money in modern times, but they were rare and expensive in the Tang Dynasty.

In addition, the old man also owned a shop called "Wanbaoge" in Chongrenfang, Chang'an, where he was the behind-the-scenes manager of a very wealthy family.

Hearing his grandfather's words, Chen Yue was completely shocked. He found it hard to believe, but the facts were right in front of him. When he was a child, his grandfather would go out to collect goods for a long time and he could never contact him.

The mountain products the old man received were mostly rare and valuable items. Chen Yue remembered that for a long time, many peddlers inquired about his family's channels, but to no avail.

Who would have thought that the old man's mountain produce was collected more than a thousand years ago?

Just as his brain was starting to malfunction, the old man dropped another bombshell.

"I've tried before, and no one else can enter this door except me, but you can, because I picked you up from the Sui Dynasty more than 20 years ago."

So I guess I'm the only one from the modern era who can go to the ancient era, and you, from the ancient era, are the only one who can come to the modern era. I even held you in my arms and went in twice when you were little.

"Then why did you only tell me now? If you had told me earlier, wouldn't it have been better for us to go to the Tang Dynasty and make a fortune together?"

Chen Shan rolled his eyes at him.

"You were young back then and couldn't keep secrets. What if you had let it slip? Also, if we had both died in the Tang Dynasty, wouldn't this sect have been ruined? Looking back now, this step was definitely the right one."

I died in the Tang Dynasty, but you didn't. Plus, you said you wouldn't run away and would stay in Lantian from now on, so I felt comfortable telling you all this.

Chen Yue's expression turned extremely strange. Upon reflection, it seemed to make some sense. Suddenly, something popped into his head, and he grinned.

"So you mean I'm from ancient times? Then wouldn't I be your ancestor?"

Chen Shan was momentarily at a loss for words and immediately gave Chen Yue a sharp rap on the head, speaking in dialect.

"Look at you, so self-important! Ancestors, my foot! Why don't you erect a flagpole and worship yourself as an ancestor?!"

Chen Yue scratched his head, grinned, and chuckled.

"I was just joking with you, Grandpa. Are you sure you weren't talking nonsense? Can I really go to the Tang Dynasty through this door?"

This is what Chen Yue is thinking about now.

"Go and try it, see if the door responds."

Chen Yue nodded, walked to the door, took a deep breath, and slowly reached out his hand. The moment he touched the door, it suddenly emitted a soft white light.

Upon seeing this scene, Chen Shan became excited. At the same time, small characters suddenly appeared before Chen Yue's eyes.

【Tang Dynasty Time-Travel Gateway】

Sect Leader: Chen Yue (614 AD – ?)

[Location: December 15, 2025]

[Occupation: Zhong Nanshan, a peddler]

Initial startup capital: ¥100

[Growth Task: Purchase modern goods with 100 yuan to enter the Tang Dynasty, barter for mountain products, and earn 100 times the profit (Reward for completing the task: ¥200 startup capital)]

[Side Quest: Randomly triggered upon arrival in the Tang Dynasty (Quest completion rewards one Universal Card)]

"How's it going? How much initial funding? What's the mission?"

Seeing Chen Yue pull his hand back, Chen Shan immediately pressed for an answer.

"Grandpa, I really am from ancient times! Oh, and my initial startup capital was one hundred yuan..."

This time, Chen Yue was completely convinced and explained the situation to his grandfather in detail, his tone very excited.

"It's reasonable that I had ten dollars thirty years ago and you have a hundred dollars now, but you actually got the reward universal card side quest on your first try. You're really lucky."

What is a universal card?

Chen Yue has too many questions now. He has now inherited his grandfather's golden touch, so he naturally has to ask them all.

"There are many types of universal cards that can grant you incredible abilities, such as..."

Chen Shan was about to introduce himself when he suddenly stopped and glanced at the time portal.

"Never mind, I can't tell you. You'll find out when you get there. What are you planning to buy with a hundred dollars?"

Chen Yue didn't press the issue further; he was still not fully recovered from the shock, and upon hearing this, his body jolted.

"Oh, like you, buying some daily necessities, this amount of money won't buy much."

Since this is my first time going to the Tang Dynasty, I must make the most of these one hundred coins and make a detailed plan.

"Don't ask me about you and the time portal anymore. I can't tell you. Just do what you think is best for you. Remember, this secret is not to be told to anyone."

"clear!"

Today is the 26th day of the tenth lunar month, which means the time portal will open again in four days, giving him some time to prepare.

At this moment, Chen Shan opened another wooden box. Chen Yue glanced at it and was amazed to find that it contained Tang Dynasty clothes, shoes, and even wigs.

The old man had long anticipated this day and had prepared the clothes for him in advance, but they had a musty smell and needed to be washed and dried before he could wear them.

After coming out, the old man went back into the house and brought back a few things to Chen Yue.

One of them was a red sachet with the words "Red Jade" sewn on it.

"What is this?"

"The most beautiful courtesan in Shuiyue Pavilion in Pingkangfang. I said I would help her redeem herself back then, but I can't go back. If you go there, please make a trip for me and tell her that I am already dead."

Then I went to Wanbaoge and found a foreigner named "Ang." I put him in charge of Wanbaoge; this is my token.

The old man then took out a ruby ​​ring and handed it to him.

"He'll know you were sent by me when he sees this. Make him give me the money to redeem Hongyu from her servitude."

Next was a fan with a painting of mandarin ducks playing in the water.

"I own two large houses in Xuanping Ward and Xinle Ward in Chang'an City. They were acquired in the third year of the Zhenguan era and entrusted to Du Niang for management. She is considered my woman, but I haven't had time to give her a formal title. In addition, there are about ten servants and maids in the houses in Xuanping Ward. Take this token to Du Niang, and they will all be yours from now on."

"No, Grandpa, you were having too much fun in the Tang Dynasty. That explains why you never found a partner."

Chen Yue stared wide-eyed, completely dumbfounded. Was this really the old man he remembered?

Although he didn't know much about Shuiyuelou in Pingkangfang, he understood the terms "cougar queen" and "redemption".

He never dreamed that his grandfather had acquired such a large estate in Chang'an during the Tang Dynasty, with houses, shops, women, servants, and slaves!

Chen Shan chuckled and tapped Chen Yue on the head, quite moved.

"It's a fool not to enjoy good fortune. How many years have I lived from the Sui Dynasty to the Zhenguan era? If it weren't for the slow progress of the early tasks and the constant wars and turmoil, my wealth would definitely be much greater. I really miss the days in the Tang Dynasty."

He sighed and angrily tapped his head as he said this.

"He hadn't even enjoyed his good fortune for a few days before a snake bit him and killed him. Isn't that a terrible injustice? Now you've gotten off easy..."

Faced with his grandfather's "resentful" gaze, Chen Yue grinned.

"You're the one who said that. I'm your grandson, so it's only natural that I inherit your Tang Dynasty assets. Tell me about your experiences in the Tang Dynasty and pass on some of your wisdom..."