Chapter 658: The Panic Continues (1/2)

Hearing Lin Mu's words, Jingming Shang's eyes lit up.

”Of course, senior! You can leave it to me!” Jingming Shang said while thumping his chest.

'He really changed quickly upon hearing business, huh?' Lin Mu thought to himself.

”With the higher ups of the three clans gone, the remaining members of the clan would be unable to do much. The Hui clan is pretty much entirely gone, so they will be the easiest to take over.” Jingming Shang spoke.

”About the Hui clan… it would be better to dismantle their businesses and free the bound laborers.” Lin Mu spoke in a straight tone.

Jingming Shang immediately settled down and nodded his head.

”I'll free them and liquidate their assets. The public opinion about this is bad anyway and will bring misfortune to the business.” Jingming Shang replied quickly.

Lin Mu nodded his head and spoke, ”you can do what you want with the rest. Oh, and also use some of the assets gained from these clans to clear out the debt of Mu clan.”

”That's actually not a problem, senior as there is barely any debt left for the Mu clan, with the demise of the three clans.

About seventy percent of their debt was from the three clans, while the rest thirty percent is split among other lenders spread around the empire. We can just forget about the seventy percent debt and pay the remaining thirty.” Jingming Shang replied.

”Oh? Is that so… well, it just makes it easier for us then.” Lin Mu nodded his head.

Lin Mu had not expected to get another pleasant surprise out of killing the three clans.

”What happened with joining the council in their task? Did you get that part sorted?” Lin Mu questioned, remembering the task Jingming Shang was given.

”Ah, yes. That went without a hitch. I just told Shantung that I did a little thinking and decided that this may be profitable in the long term. He accepted it right away and didn't really doubt me.” Jingming Shang answered.

”Good… and what about Miss Fen?” Lin Mu questioned further.

”Hmm… Miss Fen has left the city for the time being and has gone to her clan. The Fen clan is located about a hundred kilometers to the south west.” Jingming Shang answered.

”Hmm, so there is a chance that she may come back after hearing what happened in the city?” Lin Mu questioned.

”I doubt it. If anything, there is a greater chance she may instead get her clan to seal up, till things settle down in the city. She will probably have the same conclusion that what happened to the Mu clan was repeating and that Gu Yao is making an example of the three clans.” Jingming Shang speculated.

Lin Mu thought to himself for a bit before speaking.

”Keep tabs on her and inform me if anything happens. We may need to visit the Fen clan ourselves later… but that will come after we get the records that they need, sorted out.” Lin Mu stated.