Chapter 554 (1/2)

Chapter 554: 554

Chapter 554: Decisive Battle Begins

Translator: chuchutrain Editor: DavidT, Rock

For such a scenario, if Xiao YanXue were to actually question Ling Tian, he probably would not be able to answer either . In real life, achieving such wealth through official channels wasn't actually possible . If Xiao YanXue found out that the most infamous bandit groups within Heavenly Star all belonged to this Young n.o.ble Ling, then she wouldn't be so surprised anymore!

As for saying that n.o.body was corrupt, what was supposed to be an impossibility could also become a possibility if you were like Ling Tian, instilling all sorts of loyalist mentality into them since they were young . Just look at Ling Jian, Ling Chi, Ling Twenty, XiMen Sa, and the rest, and n.o.body would find it astonis.h.i.+ng!

With this group of cold-blooded killers staring like loyal tigers at the Ling Family's businesses, even if one person wanted to stuff their pockets, they would also need to reconsider if their heads were rooted and steady . Everyone present was clear on Ling Tian's ruthless methods, as well as his strictness towards his subordinates . n.o.body dared to commit the heavenly crime of going against his authority!

In actuality, the humongous funds inside the Ling Family Courtyard not only came from their scattered businesses such as hotels and gambling dens all over the continent, but a large portion was also obtained through robbing . This sort of 'business' had no startup cost and was naturally more profitable since all income was pure profit . This was to the point that under the urging of the insatiable Ling Jian, they had repeatedly 'practiced' their operations, achieving a large and unimaginable bounty!

What was meant by 'practice' was actually auctioning off the items that they had stolen, then after collecting the money, stealing them again so they could sell them off once more . . .

Naturally, this sort of behavior was quickly halted by Ling Tian, or else that Boss Tian's… no, it should be Boss Ling Tian's, number two man would probably have created something unspeakable in the future . . .

Under this sort of frightening speed in collecting funds, the financial resources under Ling Tian naturally ballooned up like a ball being inflated . Every day there would be a few bandits dressed up as businessmen bringing in a few carriages worth of loot… Naturally, under this sort of speed, even if you were a serious professional you would need to work night and day to barely sort things out . If a group of old men was tasked to account for these things in the warehouse, it would definitely end up as a mess, and the accounts would be in a similar mess .

Even though Chu Ting'er had sent thousands of professionals over to maintain the foundation and integrity of the business, and was still sending over large numbers of personnel each year, compared to the needs of the Ling Family Courtyard it was as good as pouring a cup of water onto a cart of burning firewood . This was especially so for the large expansion the Ling Family Courtyard was undergoing, as well as their conduct of inhaling large amounts of military supplies and food . It practically multiplied year after year, causing the place to be severely understaffed! A bunch of uneducated old men had to unwillingly begin to take up this complicated work . . .

Ling Tian naturally knew that with his meager influence at the start as well as his family's superficial foundations, he could not actually fight against the huge Xiao Family . Going through proper channels to ama.s.s money would be considered a fool's dream . The moment the Ling Family Courtyard was built, he sent out all the Blood Iron Warriors to ”make money” . All dynasties in the world had ama.s.sed money that was reeking in blood, and even for Ling Tian who had two lifetimes of experience, it was no different . . .

This was also why Ling Tian had practically excavated the entire Mount Victory to turn it into several hundred large storerooms…

When Xiao YanXue first understood the nature of Ling Tian's business, other than fright and shock, she also felt panic and could not believe it . She found it utterly unbelievable!

To think that Ling Tian's concrete details would be so frightening, so atrocious!

Grandpa, you were right in your judgment about Ling Tian, but why did you not follow through? The Xiao Family will face this huge hoodlum soon enough, and maybe even the number one financial magnate in the entire continent will vanish into smoke!

While she had long considered herself as Ling Tian's woman, but upon understanding his financial ability and internal information, she could not help but worry for her family . She was extremely clear that this involved not only financial ability but also military affairs . If that was the case, then how strong was his military force? And what about his intelligence force, which had never been revealed yet?

She did not even dare to continue pondering .

Not out of Ling Tian's expectations, only an hour had pa.s.sed when he heard the same Old Tie shuffle past in dejection, while mumbling dispiritedly to himself . After Xiao YanXue had looked at his accounts, she had immediately thrown them into a corner before lecturing him ruthlessly and commanding him to alter this and that and had even set a time limit for him . For someone who only knew how to use his fists, having a sword chop off his head would be better! No wonder that the five huge men that walked out previously looked as though they were holding a funeral . . .

Ling Tian however would naturally not care about such things . He only set down an order, that all finance related matters would be taken over by Xiao YanXue, and everyone needed to comply without questions . If there were violations, they would be taken care of using martial law!

It was precisely because of this order that left the bunch of lawless men all screaming in misery . Where was their justice?! To let them plunder, kill, conquer lands, that wasn't a problem, but these little scribbles on the accounting books were difficult beyond belief . Furthermore, their thick fingers which were akin to carrots could not even hold the slender brush properly, let alone write!