Chapter 1652: Chapter 1273: Feast of Treachery at The World’s Number One Manor
The He Family of the Holy Dynasty, with its tall courtyard, sees sunlight pouring down, casting shadows of flowers against the walls, and locust tree shade fills the courtyard.
In this large household courtyard adorned with rockeries and pools, He Jin strides leisurely with a composed and dignified demeanor. Though dressed in casual clothes, his presence is commanding. Accompanied by his attendants sheltering him with a parasol, he holds a letter and enters the pavilion near the pool to sit down.
He waved his hand, causing the attendant to withdraw the parasol and step aside, letting him bask fully in the gentle sunlight.
At this moment, he had already received detailed information about the journey of his two daughters from the vassal state, and learned that Jiang Dali had broken through to the Returning to Truth level 8 realm. He couldn’t help but smile faintly and said, "How could a golden carp be just a fish in the pond...? The fierce tiger that I, He Jin, value has not disappointed me."
"Father! Since the Black Wind Village Chief is already showing extraordinary potential, why not increase our investment now before he fully reaches his peak? This person is currently having conflicts with Shi Feng, the creator of Heavenly Gate, given Black Wind Village’s current power and status in the vassal state, they are bound to confront Heavenly Gate."
With eyes clear as water and a graceful demeanor that seemed a blend of He Lingxu and He Lingyue’s features, He Family’s second youngest, He Hongzhi, came close and elegantly sat beside He Jin, inquiring.
He Jin smiled and said, "Hongzhi, we as businessmen should not blindly increase our bets; we must remain calm. Even though our He Family is already as wealthy as a kingdom, with fortunes so vast they can’t be squandered, we still must adhere to ancestral teachings to ensure the family’s perpetual prosperity. Have you forgotten how I taught you?"
He Hongzhi smiled modestly and said, "Of course, father, I remember you said that even if we are very optimistic about an ’item,’ we should never bet our entire assets directly; at most, we take out twenty percent of our assets for the first bet. When we’re almost eighty percent sure the investment will succeed, then we increase the stake, betting up to fifty percent or even seventy percent of our assets.
Now with the Black Wind Village Chief Jiang Dali breaking through to the Returning to Truth level 8 realm in such a short time, isn’t this the best time for increased investment?"
"No! It’s not time yet!"
He Jin smiled and shook his head, saying, "You only considered his potential and increase in value, but didn’t consider that the time we’ve invested is still too short. Making two major investments in such a short period is not a wise move.
Sometimes if you’re too good to others, they’ll suspect ulterior motives. If you’re too bad to others, they’ll label you a bastard.
Thus, until he needs and actively asks, we cannot increase the stake yet. Investment must not only consider timing but also the change in people’s hearts. If you can grasp the other’s ’heart,’ naturally you will be able to invest without loss."
"People’s hearts... doing each transaction with care..."
He Hongzhi fell into deep thought, nodding with some understanding. She once heard a powerful Martial World elder say that the strength of strong people lies in the heart, which seems somewhat similar to what her father is saying now. As a businessman, one must also ’use the heart,’ grasp the strong person’s heart, and naturally can succeed in investing in the strong.
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Speaking of investments, Jiang Dali felt that his investments in Zhang Wuji and Bu Jingyun, the protagonists of ancient texts, had yielded considerable success.
The two of them, though young, had both reached the Heavenly Human Realm level, showing exceptional Martial Arts Talent. In Jiang Dali’s view, their talent was almost comparable to his own.
Especially Bu Jingyun, who, despite receiving cultivation guidance for a shorter time than Zhang Wuji, caught up to Zhang Wuji’s strength, living up to the reputation as a No Cry Death God coveted even by the Eternal Life God from the Bu’s Divine Clan.
According to the trajectory of ancient texts, Bu Jingyun would have achieved great success in the World Association only at age thirteen, gaining remarkable fame. But now, even though Bu Jingyun hadn’t followed the path recorded in texts, he advanced to the Heavenly Human Realm level faster, showing talents comparable to those of the young Eternal Life God.
Keep in mind that Zhang Wuji could reach his current strength not only due to Jiang Dali’s merit but also thanks to the guidance of the old immortal Zhang Sanfeng, giving him a distinct advantage. In contrast, Bu Jingyun relied entirely on self-study, highlighting the differences.
Comparatively, the younger Nie Feng, despite excellent talent, significantly lagged behind in strength compared to the pair.
Jiang Dali attributed this to Nie Feng not receiving his guidance, deciding to help cultivate Nie Renwang’s son a bit, considering it a brother’s duty to fulfill after Yan Ying’s passing.
Thus, while heading to the Ming Country, he focused on cultivating Nie Feng, not only teaching him the Dragon Subduing Divine Leg but also passing on his understanding of Sword Dao and some of the power of the Heaven Shifting Divine Technique, hoping this kid could recreate the prestige described in ancient texts as ’not inferior to mine.’
In an instant, in the early morning of the second day, Ming Country arrived. The Demon Dragon’s speed had increased significantly with strength growth, covering the more than five thousand miles from Black Wind Village headquarters to Ming Country in less than half a day, the most substantial proof of the enhanced demon dragon speed.
When Jiang Dali arrived in Ming Country with three children,
A feast of treachery, held at the Ming Country’s most renowned World’s Number One Manor, invites numerous heroes to the banquet.
It’s known among Martial World people that the World’s Number One Manor, established single-handedly by Iron Gall Divine Constable, had once crumbled during the conflict between the former Black Wind Village Chief and Iron Gall Divine Constable, causing many who bore the title of the world’s first to flee or scatter.
Many joined Black Wind Village, some even working for Jiang Dali there to this day.
It wasn’t until Iron Gall Divine Constable Zhu Wushi and Black Wind Village Chief Jiang Dali, rivals turned allies, formed a bond stronger than kin, that the World’s Number One Manor was able to rebuild, with experts selected by Hulong Manor.
However, this second reconstruction was unlike the past. Zhu Wushi extended generous offers to talents from all vassal states, no longer confined to the Ming Country, aiming to create a more powerful World’s Number One Manor. Experts who fled or joined Black Wind Village in the past were not accepted back to avoid affecting the brotherly relationship with Jiang Dali.
This led to the World’s Number One Manor surpassing its former glory in its reconstruction. Though not yet reaching the hundreds of past members, those joining were stronger, with status encompassing all of Martial World, making it the second-largest manor in the Ming Country, trailing only Hulong Manor. Anyone invited was highly esteemed, with infinite glory.
Recently, the World’s Number One Manor suddenly hosted another feast, inviting local Martial World figures of considerable status, including the Life-taking Scholar Shi Qiushan of Iron Fan Sect, Sect Leader Grey Ape Hou Yiyuan of Southern Xingyi Sect, Brotherly Heroes of Ouyang Family, Diancang Sect Leader Xie Tianshi, Sect Leader Zhao Wuji of Innate Wuji Sect, and multiple heroes and leaders with considerable local renown.
These individuals received invitations to the feast, seeming as if they might join the World’s Number One Manor. Even if not all accept, merely visiting the manor and engaging in tea and conversation boosts their image and fame.
Thus, when the feast began, these heroes and leaders were already inside, exchanging courteous greetings. Even those with past animosity were jovial and radiant, reminiscent of their excitement during adventurous days in the Martial World.
Their excitement was stirred by learning that this invitation was extended by Regent King Iron Gall Divine Constable Zhu Wushi, the actual controller of the World’s Number One Manor.
A figure of such elevated status and power inviting them to the manor was naturally surprising and flattering.
If someone felt uncertain before, hearing the name Iron Gall Divine Constable, seemingly infused with magical power, soothed their nerves.
There’s no way Iron Gall Divine Constable would harm them, as there’s no need for such complexity. If he had that intent, they could spare themselves the pain and worry, as harm would be their only concern.
Although regarded as a positive event, some astute individuals suspect it might not be a favorable occasion.
Imagine local Ming Country heroes with merely some fame, unable to rival distinguished experts picked from vassal states worldwide now in the World’s Number One Manor.
How could these individuals deserve a place in the manor of laughter and conversation?
Lian Chengbi pondered this issue.
He too received an invitation letter from the World’s Number One Manor; two, in fact. But the second invitation addressed his most secret identity.
He could guess that Xiao Shiyilang must have received an invitation too.
Initially, he planned to confront this lifelong rival in a matter of life and death over the Deer Cutting Saber.
Yet, faced with the World’s Number One Manor’s invitation and the majestic name ’Iron Gall Divine Constable,’ Lian Chengbi, proud as he is, had to temporarily put aside his grudge against Xiao Shiyilang and monitor the situation outside the manor...
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