Chapter 1194: Chapter 1193: Lured by Interests

Since ancient times, the nine families of Ancheng have wielded absolute power here, summoning wind and rain as they please.

Anyone who dares to defy them inevitably finds themselves floating on Ancheng’s moat the next day.

The entire Ancheng remains under their control.

Though times have changed, the nine families have continued to prosper.

Now, in the music hall, there are seven individuals representing Ancheng’s seven families, six of whom are Clan Leaders!

Could it be that they can’t handle an external force?

A young man in his twenties?

Someone who has merely just reached the Grandmaster Realm?

Though a Martial Arts Grandmaster is a pinnacle existence, there are still levels within it.

These families are not devoid of foundations.

Even the Elders among them are Martial Arts Grandmasters, each having been in the Grandmaster Realm far longer than Yang Chen and Yang Chenxi, with much deeper experience.

Moreover, how many masters do they have across the seven families?

Why fear those two?

The Wu Clan Leader had already been pushed to a point of no return. He said to Second Young Master Yun, "Rest assured, Second Young Master, this Yang Chen is a common enemy, and we must make him pay!"

Second Young Master Yun let out a cold snort.

He wasn’t concerned about the Wu family.

What he wanted was control over the nine families of Ancheng!

Excluding the Yun family, he aimed to dominate the remaining eight families!

One alone could never satisfy his appetite!

Second Young Master Yun coldly remarked, "Longyu Group and Baisheng Real Estate are prime targets. Since you all refuse to engage, we’ll simply split them. Don’t claim later that our quick expansion infringes upon certain interests and then emerge to blame me for being inconsiderate!"

The others hesitated.

Longyu Group and Baisheng Real Estate!

Longyu Group alone is a conglomerate worth billions, with expansive undeveloped commercial zones of immeasurable future value.

Baisheng Real Estate, a notorious real estate giant, holds countless properties nationwide, with an incalculable value.

Should these two entities be absorbed, the Wu and Yun families’ power would undoubtedly surge in quality!

At that point, no other family could match the Yun and Wu families.

Considering this, the Ban Clan Leader couldn’t remain silent and spoke up, "Aren’t they just two Martial Arts Grandmasters? Don’t we have our own Martial Arts Grandmasters among several families? None of you deny it; let’s not hide our resources. Of those present, is there a single family without a few Martial Arts Grandmasters in residence? And how about the Elders in closed life-or-death meditation? We understand the depth of each other’s foundations! It’s time to uphold Ancheng’s honor and take a stand! It’s not just about dealing with Yang Chen and Longyu Group; we’re showing everyone that Ancheng won’t be easily bullied! Many external forces are eyeing Ancheng closely — don’t you realize that?"

"Indeed!" Bai Clan Leader added solemnly, "We all know Huaxia isn’t what it once was. Every major power is rapidly developing, while the economy is booming! Our inability to venture out seems like imprisonment. But outsiders can’t enter, which also protects us! For outside family powers, Ancheng is an undeveloped new world. Once open, they will pounce like tigers. Don’t overestimate our rich heritage; it was left by our ancestors and allowed stable growth in Ancheng’s enclave. But truly opening up would quickly challenge our forefathers’ wealth and resources. Failing to handle Yang Chen’s issue would open our gates, letting the tigers in, a far greater threat than Baisheng and Longyu Group’s impacts! I’m definitely participating in this matter, regardless of your decisions!"

With both clan leaders speaking, alongside the Wu Clan Leader, half of the six leaders had made their stance clear, prompting others to reaffirm their positions.

Second Young Master Yun internally sneered at their excuses.

All those justifications were mere façades; ultimately, it was all about seizing Longyu Group and Baisheng Real Estate’s benefits.

Even though Baisheng Real Estate and Longyu Group weren’t officially partners, everyone knew Baisheng Real Estate’s directors frequently visited Longyu Group — their collaboration was but a matter of time.

If resolved, it should naturally encompass both companies.

The sheer scale of industry and financial benefits would entice anyone.

The six clan leaders quickly concluded their discussion, aligning their opinions.

"Second Young Master, rest assured! Our six families stand ready at your command; as long as it brings down Yang Chen, we are committed!" Wu Clan Leader resolutely declared on behalf of the group.

Second Young Master Yun was very satisfied with this outcome and said, "Very good. Prepare yourselves. If he dares to challenge Ancheng’s families, we’ll show him we’re not to be trifled with! Even a Martial Arts Grandmaster will have to bow on my turf!"

"Exactly!"

"Let them see that Ancheng’s strength is inviolable!"

"He’s been arrogant for too long; this time, we’ll leave him with nothing!"

...

The group shouted fervently, causing a cold smile to cross Second Young Master Yun’s lips.

At this moment, someone pushed the door open.

Instantly, everyone fell silent and picked up their water glasses, pretending to savor the extravagantly luxurious mineral water.

The newcomer was Housekeeper Zhang.

He walked straight to Second Young Master Yun, leaned in, and whispered a few words.

Hearing Housekeeper Zhang’s words, Second Young Master Yun’s smile disappeared instantly.

Afterward, his expression turned frighteningly grim.

With a wave of his hand, he dismissed Housekeeper Zhang. 𝒇𝒓𝙚𝒆𝔀𝓮𝓫𝒏𝓸𝙫𝓮𝓵.𝓬𝙤𝙢

Housekeeper Zhang promptly withdrew.

The six clan leaders turned their attention to Second Young Master Yun.

They sensed something significant had occurred, causing such a change in him.

Second Young Master Yun sighed and said to the group, "Regrettably, I had hoped to unite all nine families in action, but it seems now it will only be the seven of us collaborating."

"The Zhang and Xiang families won’t act?" Wu Clan Leader asked.

Second Young Master Yun shook his head, "It’s not that; they’ve already left. When I sent someone to invite them, they refused, clearly wanting to distance themselves from us."

The six clan leaders’ expressions darkened slightly.

After a while, Wu Clan Leader clenched his fists and gritted his teeth, "Might as well! It spares us their interference; the two of them never fit in, always retreating. Not participating now works for us! They won’t compete with us!"

The others displayed slight shifts in expression but held their tongues, avoiding revealing their inner thoughts.

However, they generally agreed with Wu Clan Leader.

"Alright! So it’s just our seven families? My current plan is..." Second Young Master Yun addressed the group solemnly.