Chapter 1197: Chapter 1196: Abusing Public Power for Personal Gain

After all, Fu Zhou is a veteran in the business world, and he sees things very clearly.

Although he set foot in Ancheng and did research on its power dynamics beforehand, understanding its complex situation, it doesn’t mean he is afraid of these powers. But it also doesn’t mean he wants to tear off the facade with them.

Initially, it was because he noticed a disruptor like Longyu Group that he dared to enter Ancheng and resist its forces.

Even so, he is unwilling to face these family powers directly, let alone tear into them.

Doing so is extremely dangerous.

He is even more unwilling to let Yang Chen do such a thing.

Because the family powers in Ancheng are extremely ruthless, stopping at nothing to achieve their goals. This is also why no outside forces have stepped into Ancheng over the years.

Besides, Ancheng’s reputation as a lawless zone is not for nothing!

If anything were to happen to Yang Chen, Fu Zhou couldn’t accept it, and neither could Ruan Ling.

They searched for nearly twenty years to find their son and absolutely won’t allow anything to happen to Yang Chen.

Yang Chen is aware of Fu Zhou’s concerns.

He glanced at the worried faces of Ruan Ling and Fu Zhou and reassured them: "You don’t need to worry. I’m just going to Ancheng to handle some things and will be back soon."

"Xiaochen!" Ruan Ling held onto Yang Chen, her eyes full of concern, "Don’t do anything foolish. In the real estate industry, the land we buy from the government at auction can’t be contested by them. But New City is private territory for these family powers in Ancheng. Competing with them there is akin to snatching food from a tiger’s mouth. How could they allow their possessions to fall into someone else’s hands? Longyu Group is developing very well right now. There’s no need to rush too much; steady development is the right path."

At this moment, Yang Chen deeply felt the care from the two.

He took a deep breath and said to them, "Rest assured, I have made full preparations. Besides, I have also brought in manpower from Uncle Ye’s side. If any issues arise, we can promptly suppress them, and no accidents will happen."

"Ah?" Ruan Ling was even more worried, "How did things come to this..."

Qin Zhiyuan came up, frowned, and stared at Yang Chen, saying: "Are you planning to use public power for personal matters?"

"Uh..." Yang Chen forgot there was also Old Guard here. Such behavior would definitely prompt criticism from Qin Zhiyuan.

Yang Chen explained: "It’s not considered using public power for personal matters. The higher-ups have already given their words. I’m just taking action in advance. They tacitly approve of this behavior."

Qin Zhiyuan thought for a moment and said: "If there is real danger, call Old Zhuo and bring in more people! Uncle Zhuo’s men are managed by him; you can move as many as needed!"

Yang Chen couldn’t help but smile wryly. The old man was more concerned about whose people to use rather than the usage itself.

From the old man’s perspective, Elder Zhuo’s people are considered ’family’ and there’s no issue using them, but he’s worried about Yang Chen owing favors to the Ye family.

"No need for Uncle Zhuo to worry about this. I can handle it." Yang Chen said.

"Alright then!" Qin Zhiyuan nodded, "But if there are problems, make sure to call, your Uncle Zhuo is very concerned about you."

"Understood!" Yang Chen nodded with a smile.

Fu Zhou and Ruan Ling were still a bit concerned, but after Yang Chen reassured them, they finally let him leave.

...

Cloud Mist Mountain.

The Second Young Master Yun was in the study, lying on the sofa with his eyes closed, relaxing.

He needed to get into the right state to face today’s events.

Not long after, the Black and White Elders entered the study.

The Second Young Master Yun slowly opened his eyes, took one look at the two elders, and said casually: "Uncles, you’re here."

By seniority, the Second Young Master Yun should indeed address the two elders as uncles.

The two looked at the Second Young Master Yun and sighed inwardly.

The Second Young Master Yun had grown up under their watchful eyes, and they had placed many hopes on him.

They had thought that the Second Young Master Yun was excellent, an extraordinary talent, a once-in-a-millennium genius, the youngest martial arts grandmaster. But they did not expect him to falter because of a woman, and then a person named Yang Chen appeared. Most importantly, both of them are at the Grandmaster Realm!

In an instant, the Second Young Master Yun fell from the clouds to the abyss.

Ordinary people would naturally be unable to bear such a contrast.

But the Second Young Master Yun is no ordinary person. Facing such matters, not only did he not panic, but he also managed to figure out a way and earn admiration.

However, as uncles to the Second Young Master Yun, the two of them felt distressed.

The White Elder couldn’t help but remind: "Second Young Master, Yang Chen’s cultivation level and Yang Chenxi’s cultivation level are both high. Even when facing us, they can resist, surely due to some powerful cultivation technique they’ve practiced. You must be cautious. When you reach New City, try not to make a move and let the elders of other families deal with it to prevent getting hurt yourself."

Upon hearing this, the Second Young Master Yun couldn’t help but frown.

As Heaven’s favored son, he had always been above and feared no one.

Now, however, he had to consider the other’s significant power, avoid them, and even worry about getting hurt...

It was indeed a blow to his self-esteem.

The Black Elder looked at the Second Young Master’s demeanor and snorted coldly: "Just a woman, is she worth it? I said from the start she was trouble that couldn’t be kept, but you wouldn’t listen! Look at the situation now! You’ve brought harm upon yourself!"

The Second Young Master Yun lowered his head. After all, it was caused by his actions, and he had no retort.

"But you needn’t worry. She’s just a woman and a little clown, not worth mentioning! Today at the competition in New City, if you join forces with other families, you will surely resolve this! Remember! Don’t be soft-hearted. You know what you must do. I don’t want to see you leave behind any threats!" The Black Elder said, staring at the Second Young Master Yun coldly.

"Yes!" The Second Young Master Yun took a deep breath, clenched his fist, and said in a deep voice: "I will resolve this properly. Yesterday’s incident will not happen again!"

The Black Elder slightly nodded, "Remember! You are the hope of the Yun family. We’ve invested a lot in you. Although you are no longer the youngest Martial Arts Grandmaster, you still surpass 99% of others. Currently, only Yang Chen and Yang Chenxi have entered the Grandmaster Realm before you. But soon, they will be gone, and you’ll still be the youngest Martial Arts Grandmaster. No one will dare to look down on you."

"But..." The Second Young Master Yun clenched his fist and said: "It’s the first one that people remember, the ones after..."

"Then seize this opportunity! Everything depends on your performance today. Remember why you came to Ancheng this time! If you can’t solve this task, how can you face the Divine Envoy!" The Black Elder chastised.

The Second Young Master Yun was taken aback, suddenly lifting his head with excitement in his eyes, "Right! If I can’t surpass them in the Grandmaster Realm, then I will enter the Divine Realm before them and become the first there!"

"Haha! This is the spirit of the good sons of the Yun family!" The Black Elder was very pleased and laughed heartily.