Chapter 471 - Death Slap (1/2)

Chapter 471: Death Slap

Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations

Meanwhile, inside the great hall, a heated deliberation about the Commerce Guild was being carried out.

On one side was the alliance of the Ji Family, Tang Family, Nin Family, Shang family and many other great family clans from southeastern China, on the other side was the indecisive tyc.o.o.ns of Zhong Hai.

There was so much wealth scattered around China that once they were consolidated into one unified force, they would be powerful enough to take on even the most influential financial groups in Korea or j.a.pan. Already, a great number of top richest in the city had agreed to sign up, and the Hua Family had also made their acquiescence clear to the public. Therefore, most people thought the creation of the Commerce Guild was only a matter of time now.

“With the Commerce Guild, I will secure my position in Zhong Hai.”

Ji Luochen thought to himself eagerly.

Both Lord Tang and Lord Nin beamed from side to side. They had been the Young Master’s diehard supporters. They would be heavily rewarded for their unswerving loyalty.

Meanwhile, the Xia Family, Gao family, and the Chu families all looked gloomy with long faces.

The Lin family’s motives were clear: they wanted to pin Zhong Hai under their thumb. If the tyc.o.o.ns of Zhong Hai could have fought back in solidarity, the Lin Family would never get a chance to lay a finger on Zhong Hai. However, half of Zhong Hai’s reputable families had succ.u.mbed to Lin Family from the outset and even the guardian of Zhong Hai, the Hua Family had faltered and failed to put up any resistance. The joined forces of the rest of the families, such as the Xia, Gao, and the Chu was no match against Lin Pojun and the power he represented.

“The die is cast. There is nothing we can do now.”

Lord Xia, Xia Linfeng lamented.

As one of the elite families in Zhong Hai, the Xia Family was every bit as competent as the Ji Family. However, they still wouldn’t stand a chance while facing the Lin Family.

“Humph! If it was only the Ji Family or s.h.i.+ Hongyi we had to deal with, we would have already turned down their proposal. But now the Lin Family was involved, so it became an entirely different story. You and I are both aware of what an Immortal State warrior is capable of. Just look at Chen Beixuan for example. He had slaughtered so many people that turned Jiang Nan Province into a blood bath. He had even forced the An family and Lord Fu to their knees. If we get on the wrong side of the Lin Family, we might as well be dead.”

Lord Chu let out a wry smile and shook his head.

He had always thought the Immortal State Warriors were just high tales.

However, over the years, Chen Fan had put on a horrifying display of power, and outright stunned the great families of China. Therefore, once Lord Chu had heard that there was an Immortal State Warrior in the Lin Family, he was overtaken by fear and thought of capitulating right away.

“There is nothing we can do now. Lord Hua is our last hope now.”

Lord Gao murmured under his breath.

However, none of them were very hopeful that Lord Hua would be of any help to them. The fact that the Hua Family had hosted the banquet for Lin Pojun was a clear sign of Lord Hau’s hesitation in resisting Lin Family’s advances in Zhong Hai.

“Well, it’s about time. We have lost the game from the very beginning. ”

Lord Zhou who had been sitting on the second floor finally rose to his feet.

He used to be the one calling the shots in Zhong Hai and even today, he still commanded extraordinary prestige and authority among tyc.o.o.ns of Zhong Hai. However, there and then, he heaved a sigh of resignation and conceded defeat.

Xiao Cai suddenly lost all of his hope after seeing that even Lord Zhou had given up. If Lord Zhou couldn’t keep Lin Pojun in check, no one else could.

Even as Lord Zhou was about to start down the stairs, a scream broke out from outside and caught everyone’s attention. The room suddenly became quiet.

“What is it?”

Lin Pojun furrowed his brows.

“Murder! MURDER! Young Master, someone has killed Young Lord Qiu. He also forced Brother Tianshu to his knees. That man also wanted to speak to you…”

A young man ran into the great hall, fumbling. Sadness and terror were written all over his face.

“What?”

Everyone in the Great Hall was shocked by what they heard.

Lin Pojun had just gained enough support that would allow him to claim the seat of supremacy in Zhong Hai. Who in their right mind would openly challenge him now?

In addition, everyone knew the Young Lord Qiu was Lin Pojun’s right-hand man. To kill him in broad daylight and force Lin Tianshu to his knees was a brazen provocation toward Lin Pojun.

Lin Pojun’s face remained stoic after he had heard the news, however, white light in his eyes slowly turned brighter.

“How dare you!”

Another rich heir who came to Jiang Nan with Lin Pojun slammed a fist on the table and fumed: “Who is that? Who dares to challenge our Young Master? Is he testing the might of the Lin Family?”

This heir was called Yang Zhengfen and he was one of the underbosses working for Lin Tianshu. He was extremely resourceful and had an extremely powerful benefactor.

His outburst had startled everyone at the meeting, and no one dares to even breathe heavily.

“Uncle Qi, please bring that man to me.”

Lin Pojun ordered calmly as he picked up a cup of tea and took a sip.

“Yes, Young Master.”

A middle-aged man who had been sitting behind Lin Pojun rose to his feet and replied. He was Lin Pojun’s chauffeur, and no one had noticed him until now.

It wasn’t until he straightened his back did the others notice his imposing presence.

“He is an overlord! A Transcendent State Overlord if not more powerful. Look at the coa.r.s.e and leathery skin on his hand, that’s a sign of his high level of attainment in Physique Refinement cultivation. I think he had perfected both the internal and external force and gained incredible might.”

Some internal force users among the onlookers put in.

The quickly escalating situation had turned everyone into a bundle of nerves.

Since he had perfected both internal and external forces, he was as powerful as a Grandmaster. Plus, the fact that he was a bodyguard of the Lin family also lent more credence to his unimaginable abilities.

“Young Master, I will go with you.”

Ji Luochen put in. Once he had gotten the approval from Lin Pojun, he followed him out of the room.

Meanwhile, in the courtyard, no one spoke a word as a deadly silence hung in the air.

Terrified, the rich heirs of Zhong Hai stood trembling uncontrollably while the visitors from Lin Nan knelt before Chen Fan. All the while, Chen Fan was honing his culinary skills over the BBQ stove. From time to time, An Ya would tear a strip of the Kobe beef and feed it to Chen Fan.