Beast Taming: Slaughter Atlas-Chapter 598 - 539: Fermentation

In Cyan Dragon City, within the Wu Family Mansion, all Wu Family senior members gathered in the conference hall for an emergency meeting.

Wu Zhenghao sat at the head seat, as he was the true patriarch of the Wu Family.

Next to him was Wu Yingxiong. A year ago, Wu Zhenghao entrusted the family’s largest industry to his son, not expecting to face such a tricky situation so soon.

Wu Zhenghao raised his head and glanced at the family elders, then solemnly said, "I assume all of you are already aware of the situation. Let’s hear your opinions."

Wu Yingxiong was the first to express his opinion.

"Father, this is a rare opportunity for our Wu Family. We should accompany the Alliance in this gamble. If we win, our Wu Family will become the most powerful force in the entire Alliance."

"Young Master, you must understand our current situation. The Alliance sees our Wu Family as free labor. I say we should rally our entire clan to find an isolated paradise, and that way, we can continue the lineage of our Wu Family." A thin elder said solemnly.

"Don’t bother thinking about paradise. Instead of surviving begrudgingly, we should fight valiantly and make a profit from the battle."

"What nonsense are you talking about? Our Wu Family has been merchants for generations. Combat is not our domain. Since the Alliance wants us to exchange high-rank resources, why not keep some for ourselves to strengthen? Only then will we have a chance of survival in dire situations."

...

Several elders expressed their opinions, but most were selfish, choosing to survive begrudgingly in the face of life and death.

The same scene appeared in almost all family forces.

Wu Zhenghao watched the fiercely arguing crowd and slammed the table hard, coldly scolding, "Enough, everyone shut up. Your choices disappoint me greatly."

Upon hearing this, everyone fell silent, as the patriarch’s anger was no joke. They dared not provoke him at this time.

"Chu Chen, as the foremost of the Alliance, chose our Wu Family to repay past kindness. Do you think our Wu Family is the only auction house in the entire Alliance?" Wu Zhenghao said coldly.

No one dared to respond, opting for silence instead.

Seeing this, Wu Zhenghao said frustratingly, "Our human condition is already precarious. If we want to survive, we must unite wholeheartedly. This time, we must not only contribute but also fully support the Alliance. I’ve decided to offer all the Wu Family’s high-rank cultivation resources for free."

"Patriarch, you must not."

"Please reconsider, Patriarch."

...

A group of elders urgently advised.

"Everyone shut up. Don’t you understand the principle of ’lip gone, teeth cold’? These cultivation resources are nothing but worldly possessions. If the Alliance falls, the entire continent will be occupied by Star Beasts, and our Wu Family will not escape doom. This matter is settled; your next task is to arrange staff to liaise with the Alliance and get all auction houses operational as soon as possible. If I find anyone slacking, don’t blame me for being ruthless, and hope you don’t make mistakes."

Everyone’s expressions changed, and they quickly agreed.

Wu Zhenghao, seeing this, nodded with satisfaction and said, "Alright, you immediately go to major cities and liaise with the Beastmaster Association. They will assist you fully. Remember, you now represent the Alliance. You may adopt a tough attitude in some matters. If you encounter trouble, report immediately, and I’ll send someone to handle it."

After receiving their orders, everyone dared not delay and immediately led the Wu Family members to various cities.

After everyone left, Wu Yingxiong, with mixed feelings, looked at his father and said, "Father, did I make a mistake?"

Wu Zhenghao suddenly smiled and replied, "Silly child, this is the most correct decision you’ve ever made. If there’s no skin, what will the hair attach to? We’ve long lost any choice. Even if we find a paradise, it will only bring temporary peace, and the eventual outcome will still be destruction. If we bet correctly this time, then our Wu Family’s long-held dream will be realized." 𝗳𝚛𝗲𝕖𝕨𝕖𝗯𝚗𝚘𝕧𝕖𝗹.𝗰𝗼𝕞

Wu Yingxiong sighed and continued to ask, "Father, do you think we have a chance of victory?"

Wu Zhenghao fell silent, and after a long pause, he solemnly said, "I’m not sure, but do your best and leave no regrets. Maybe Chu Chen will bring us a miracle, as he’s already done it many times before. I believe this time will be no different."

Meanwhile, the Beastmaster Association was ready, with resource lists required from various forces, and rosters for supporting the front lines, all delivered to the leaders of each major force.

White Tiger City, the Li Family, the most powerful family force in White Tiger City, with many clan members holding important positions in the Alliance.

"Patriarch, this is the list of resources to be handed over, and the roster for frontline support. Please review them." An elder handed the list and roster to a middle-aged man.

The middle-aged man took the list and quickly reviewed it.

Shortly, he frowned, set down the list, and picked up the roster.

A moment later, he threw the roster heavily on the ground, shouting angrily, "Damn it, this will ruin the foundation of our Li Family!"

At this moment, a group of elders gathered around, picked up the list and roster from the ground, and promptly reviewed them.

After a while, an elder coldly said, "The cultivation resources demand seven-tenths, and ninety percent of clan members are on the roster. Now the frontline is a meat grinder. How is going there any different from sending them to die?"

"Patriarch, neither cultivation resources nor clan members can be handed over. Even if we win by luck, our Li Family will inevitably decline."

"Elder Li’s idea aligns with mine. Let’s take our family and resources and leave before the Alliance reacts. Find a safe place to hide. If the Alliance wins, we can come back later. But if the Alliance loses, we can still preserve the Li Family’s lineage."

"This is feasible. Have those Li Family members in the Alliance stall for time, and buy as much resources and supplies as possible. Remember, this must be done secretly, and do not leak the news."

In Cyan Dragon City, within Cyan Dragon Daoist School, Chu Chen already led everyone to the teleportation array.

However, Chu Chen was standing in front of the teleportation array without any intention of entering.

Su Zixuan, seeing this, asked in confusion, "Sir, what are we going to do next?"

Chu Chen solemnly replied, "Things are still brewing. I don’t know what choices those family forces will make. What we need to do is wait."

"Wait for what?" Su Zixuan asked instinctively.

"Wait for those forces to make their choices. If they stray off course, we must suppress them with thunderous means." Chu Chen said coldly.