LRAB Chapter 1207 Anyone with a brain knows how to choose.
Chapter 1207 Anyone with a brain knows how to choose.
An elderly man dressed in elegant robes, with a belt adorned with tiger and phoenix patterns and lion head decorations on his shoulders, emerged from the moonlight.
Gu Xiyu and Mo Cheng stood up, bowed to the old man, and respectfully greeted him as "Patriarch Chen".
The visitor was Chen Chuying, the current resident of the Chen family.
Chen Chuying raised his hand and waved, indicating that the two should not be so polite.
"You two little brats, why didn't you accept the resources I sent you back then?"
The Chen family had actually considered offering assistance to the Gu family in their family crisis.
Gu Xiyu refused.
"It's rotten to the core. Even if Grandpa Chen intervenes, he can't solve the Gu family's problems. It's better for me to cut my losses now and preserve the Gu family's bloodline," Gu Xiyu said earnestly.
The assistance between powerful families comes with a price tag.
Even if Chen Chuying and Chen Yuanyu genuinely wanted to help Gu Xiyu without expecting anything in return from the Gu family, this approach wouldn't work.
Because the Chen family is so large, the two of them cannot take care of every aspect. And with so many people in the Chen family, there will always be someone who wants the Gu family to give something in return.
Rather than risk damaging relations with the Chen family due to other clansmen, it's better to cut off the cancer that's dragging the Gu family down while we still have the chance to save ourselves.
As long as the Gu family is united, given Gu Xiyu and Mo Chen's joining the organization, it's only a matter of time before the Gu family grows stronger again.
Therefore, Gu Xiyu was able to face the Chen family with composure.
It's just that Chen Yuanyu's affair with her happened to fall into this particular branch of the story.
Chen Chuying didn't think too deeply about it, nor did he consider taking the opportunity to swallow up the Gu family. After all, in his view, Gu Xiyu was his own granddaughter-in-law, and it wouldn't hurt to help his in-laws appropriately.
His hawk-like gaze turned to Ye Nanxiao. "I didn't expect the Chen family to have such an honored guest tonight. I'm so sorry I haven't been able to welcome you properly! A simple banquet has been prepared! Please, Young Hero Ye, take your place!"
He was actually very unhappy that his family had been invaded, and that the intruder was targeting his important grandson.
Chen Yuanyu is the next successor of the family that he is grooming, so nothing can go wrong.
At the same time, he was also somewhat terrified. The fact that the other party was able to directly infiltrate the Chen family without him noticing anything missing was enough to demonstrate the other party's cultivation level and methods.
Or perhaps, a powerful figure is watching from the shadows.
Chen Chuying shifted his gaze, subtly observing his surroundings.
He wondered to himself, "Could it be a powerful figure from Shrek Academy?"
But Shrek Academy is a well-known neutral force, and Shrek City has been established for a very long time.
Ye Nanxiao took Jiang Nannan's small hand and said, "Since Patriarch Chen is so hospitable, I shall accept your offer."
"Dandan, lead the way to the reception hall!" Chen Chuying waved his hand and took half a step forward to Ye Nanxiao.
Ye Nanxiao led Jiang Nannan through the carved railings, jade pillars, waterside pavilions, and terraces. Under the moonlight, the rich heritage of the aristocratic family was reflected in the style of the mansion.
Taking advantage of Ye Nanxiao's observation, Chen Chuying turned around and exchanged a glance with Chen Yuanyu. The latter shook his head slightly and raised his left hand to his heart.
Upon seeing this, Chen Chuying's pupils shrank slightly. His grandson meant that if Ye Nanxiao hadn't meant no harm, he would already be dead.
After receiving the information, Chen Chuying began to weigh the gains and losses in his mind.
Ye Nanxiao came to find his grandson, he must have his eye on something from the Chen family, or their power.
In the Chen family's reception room, Chen Chuying sat in the main seat, with his sons beside him, each now holding an important position in the Chen family.
The three middle-aged men, dressed as uncles, looked at Ye Nanxiao and fell silent.
They only found out what happened after they arrived.
Unexpectedly, the Chen family was visited by distinguished guests who took the initiative to knock on the host's door.
The middle-aged man sitting in the middle was named Chen Feng, Chen Yuanyu's father. At this moment, he didn't know whether he should feel helpless or angry.
His strength was even much weaker than Chen Yuanyu's, only at the mid-stage level of Contra.
They can't beat them, and they can't compete with their background.
So Chen Feng was helpless.
Chen Yuanyu had already promised Ye Nanxiao that he would join the organization, and he was willing to accept defeat, so he took the initiative to explain the benefits of the Chen family joining the Aodu Chamber of Commerce.
Chen Chu listened quietly, observing Ye Nanxiao out of the corner of his eye.
This young man actually wields such influence in the Aodu Chamber of Commerce, wants to open up the market in the Douling Empire, and seems to be doing it all with a casual attitude, as if there are no difficulties at all.
It should be noted that the market of the Douling Empire has been controlled by various powerful families and sects, who have taken all the market share.
The Aodu Chamber of Commerce stormed in, brandishing a knife and taking the cake, which was tantamount to declaring war on all the powerful families and sects of the Douling Empire.
But the latter's composure at this moment was as if he had casually bought an item from a street stall, very relaxed.
"Is the Aodu Chamber of Commerce really that powerful? Is Ye Nanxiao working for the Aodu Chamber of Commerce, or is he a high-ranking member?"
Chen Chuying was not calm not only because Ye Nanxiao made a strong appearance tonight, but also because he directly accepted Gu Xiyu and Mo Cheng, and took over the broken Gu family main family.
Chen Chuying was well aware of the intricacies of how the main branch of the Gu family was besieged and replaced by the branch family. The branch family was able to attack the main family, even with a strong heir, and successfully replace the main family.
Based solely on the strength and scheming of the divided family?
is it possible?
Chen Chuying estimated that the other three major families must have made their moves.
It's even possible that, in the shadows, some old spies from the Chen family are secretly making moves.
While he was pondering, Chen Yuanyu had already finished explaining the benefits of joining Ye Nanxiao.
Chen Feng and his two brothers exchanged glances, whispered amongst themselves, and then the middle-aged man on his left spoke up, "Young Master Ye, my name is Chen Luo, and I am the main person in charge of the Chen Family Business. I know that the Aodu Chamber of Commerce is now the leading chamber of commerce in the world, but my Chen family is also a family with a long history. I wonder how the profits of this chamber of commerce will be distributed after my family enters the business?"
Ye Nanxiao had long anticipated that someone from the Chen family would ask such a question.
After all, the local tyrants who have always been entrenched in the Douling Empire are naturally concerned about whether their original territory will become smaller when they suddenly bring up the issue of incorporation.
"You will still be in charge of what you are responsible for, but the Chamber of Commerce will only allow you to sell high-end products." Ye Nanxiao raised a finger, his expression calm.
Upon hearing this, Chen Luo pondered for a moment.
The conditions offered by the other party are that the Chen family's current sales rights remain unchanged, but if they want to purchase soul guides from the Aodu Chamber of Commerce for resale, they can only open up the high-end market.
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This means that the low-to-mid-end market for Aodu Chamber of Commerce products will be handed over.
On the surface, under these conditions, the Chen family still retains what they originally possessed, and even has one more thing added to their possessions.
However, Chen Luo understood that once the products of the Aodu Chamber of Commerce flowed into the Douling Empire, the original business structure would definitely undergo a collapse like an avalanche.
When the business structure changes, things that were once valuable will become worthless, some worthless things will become valuable, and the most valuable thing will be the explosion of wealth among the rich.
So, while the Chen family may appear to have suffered no loss in this transaction, in reality, the Chen family will not have access to the low-to-mid-end market.
This means that if the Chen family takes the initiative to contact or take in other forces at the lower or middle levels, it will immediately attract the attention of the Aodu Chamber of Commerce.
This is a preventative measure. Chen Luo looked at Chen Yuanyu, knowing that with the other party's talent, it was impossible for him not to see it.
However, Chen Yuanyu didn't take it seriously at all. In the low-to-mid-level circles, they were basically just expendable resources for recruiting and training assassins.
As long as the Chen family behaves themselves and follows Ye Nanxiao's big ship, there will be no problem.
Chen Yuanyu suspected that Ye Nanxiao had already planned every step that followed.
The only missing piece in the Aodu Chamber of Commerce's current territory is the Douling Empire. So when did it begin to dominate the commercial markets of the other three major empires?
Chen Yuanyu received no warning of any risk.
He only knew that the products of the Aodu Chamber of Commerce were very useful. Only when he came to his senses did he realize that this huge chamber of commerce had spread to every corner.
Anyone with a brain knows what choice to make.
"Making products that Soul Masters don't touch or despise, and occupying the lower and middle classes, is truly a terrifying tactic. Is this the Frost Sword Saint from the legend?" Chen Yuanyu sighed inwardly.
His background ultimately blinded him to some extent.
Why would a Soul Master care about the casualties of ordinary people?
He also understood why Ye Nanxiao could openly declare his allegiance and still let Xu Sanshi act recklessly.
Mobilizing tens of thousands of Soul Masters would be quite troublesome.
But what about the tens of thousands of ordinary people who wield charged soul tools?
This is a highly destructive army.
After receiving Chen Yuanyu's hint, Chen Luo, though still puzzled, reluctantly agreed.
When Chen Chuying's youngest son saw that his two older brothers had agreed, he knew that even if he had objections, it would be useless, so he simply cast his vote in favor.
Chen Chuying nodded and handed the matter over to Chen Yuanyu, who would then discuss with Ye Nanxiao how much benefit the Chen family could gain.
He took his leave first, walked out of the courtyard, and slowly flew over the Chen family's house.
The moonlit night was so bright and clear that it made the magnificent and ancient Lingdou City look like a ruin.
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Inside the palace, in a maid's quarters.
A well-proportioned young man sat cross-legged on a worn-out futon.
Several figures sat in front of him.
"Gentlemen, I have been driven to a dead end. What should I do?"
The young man living in the ordinary palace maid's quarters was none other than the Douling Emperor, who sat on the throne.
The people in front of him were his trusted advisors whom he had secretly cultivated for many years.
The group exchanged glances, all somewhat hesitant.
They couldn't come up with a solution to the current situation.
After meeting with Ye Nanxiao, Xue Lingxun let go of her responsibilities and began to support Xu Sanshi's actions.
This was practically a major earthquake for the Douling Imperial Court. (End of Chapter)