Chapter 506: Chapter 528: Entering Chen Family! _2
The man breathed a sigh of relief, then looked around and instructed, "Strictly control the surroundings. Highest alert. Lord Earl must not be put in any danger."
Furthermore.
Second brother, Father wants you to kneel in the ancestral hall. When you’ve thought it through, then you may get up."
Chen Bufan heard these words, and his body seemed on the verge of collapse.
The man in front of him was his elder brother, Chen Buhui, who had spent years by the patriarch’s side, and his word carried more weight in the Chen Family than his own as the Patriarch.
Of course.
The highest authority and greatest influence in the Chen Family still rested with the patriarch who had long been engaged in self-cultivation in the back garden.
Clearly, this time Chen Bufan’s performance had greatly disappointed him.
Otherwise.
He wouldn’t disregard Chen Bufan’s dignity as the family head and place him in confinement.
"Elder brother, why go this far? This little brat is clearly setting a trap for us!" Chen Bufan said unwillingly.
Chen Buhui frowned, his expression stern: "Second brother, after reaching this point, do you still not understand?
Our Chen Family, in the end, is just a common family.
Even if our connections have broadened and our power has grown substantially over these years, what of it? That Baiyu, regardless, is a legitimate Imperial Count.
Not to mention that he still holds formidable power in his hands.
The Black Water Gang was once so prominent, and yet, wasn’t it destroyed at his word?
When the Magic Crystal Cannon comes knocking, by the time you realize it, it will already be too late!"
Hearing this, Chen Bufan’s face turned pale as he spoke, "Why would it come to this? Our Chen Family is much stronger than the Black Water Gang, and besides, how dare he act so outrageously?"
"Foolishness."
Chen Buhui coldly stared at him: "If you continue to delude yourself, immersed in the prosperity and glory of the Chen Family, you’ll eventually drive the family to the Abyss of destruction.
Father’s decision is indeed wise.
You need to go calm down in the ancestral hall.
Just you watch, the Power Gang and Kuanglang Association that are surrounded today will definitely come to no good end.
If they send someone to the Chen Family to seek help, you must not lend a hand in secret!"
After saying this.
Chen Buhui flicked his sleeve and left in anger.
...
The Chen Family’s back garden was about the size of a park from a past life, with plants meticulously cultivated, and the paths laid with neat pebbles.
Although not as luxurious as the front hall of the Chen Family, it exuded a more elegant atmosphere.
Baiyu, led by Chen Buhui.
Came to a pavilion in the garden.
An old man, appearing to be in his seventies or eighties, lay on a rattan chair, and beside him, a man about Baiyu’s age was attentively massaging his legs.
"Cough cough, Lord Earl, this old man has long admired you.
Regrettably, due to physical limitations, I haven’t been able to visit in person.
Today, to have you visit personally is truly my fault."
Seeing Baiyu walk in.
The old man on the rattan chair quickly stood up, his withered, stooped body slightly bowed, intending to greet Baiyu.
Seeing this.
Baiyu hurriedly stopped him, "Elder Sir, are you trying to send me away? How could a junior like me withstand such a great courtesy from you?
You are a Celestial Essence Veteran.
You even saved the life of Duke Villiduo on the battlefield.
If you were to greet me, it would truly embarrass me."
Baiyu had come to the Chen Family today fully prepared.
The patriarch of the Chen Family, Chen Yi.
Was known as Yi Feijiang.
A veteran of the Second Celestial Essence War, although he did not hold a position of real power after retirement.
He was awarded "Spear of the Empire," the highest honor for a soldier by the Empire.
Moreover.
He was the lifesaver of Duke Villiduo, Long Shanyun.
With such a transcendent status, even without practical power, no one in Mountain City dared to disregard his position.
Even the City Lord, Director of the Anomaly Bureau, and Armed Department Minister would respectfully call him Elder Chen upon seeing him.
Precisely because of his presence.
The Chen Family thrived and prospered in Mountain City.
"Lord Earl, in that case, I won’t be bound by formality."
Chen Yi sat back in the rattan chair, and the young man beside him took this opportunity to bring Baiyu a chair.
"Lord, over these years, I’ve been aware of some matters regarding the Chen Family. These irresponsible descendants rely on the reputation their old man earned by risking his life, and people of Mountain City give them some face.
Over these years.
They’ve made a lot of illicit money through business.
I’ve advised them many times, but the unfilial descendants won’t listen, so however the Lord Earl wishes to handle it, you have my permission."
The old man spoke weakly, but his eyes were fixed sharply on Baiyu, piercingly fierce.
Inwardly, Baiyu sneered.
This rascal.
Still dare to use those old matters to threaten him, even if he saved the Duke of Villiduo’s life, so what?
Involved with other races.
Even as a Prince, one could end up beheaded.
Thinking of this.
Baiyu smiled faintly: "Old Patriarch, I’m not an unreasonable person. Every family has its own troubles.
Besides.
The Chen Family has such a big enterprise, children and grandchildren naturally need to find ways to earn more, to honor you, the elder.
If I were to nitpick about this matter, wouldn’t it make me look petty?
I came here today.
Indeed there is a matter threatening the life and death of the Chen Family, Old Patriarch, Baiyu dares to assure you, today he really came to save the Chen Family."
Chen Yi squinted his eyes.
Save the Chen Family?
This boy has only been here for a short time, and he has already wiped out one of the six major forces, and now two are surrounded by his Personal Guard, unable to move.
It seems.
The other side must have some decisive evidence in their hands, enough to bring down the two major gangs.
"I don’t know what Lord Earl means by this?"
Chen Yi knows.
Just relying on some illegal business is impossible to bring down the Chen Family. Moreover, the Chen Family has stopped such activities long ago and has been attempting to clean up its act for years. Those early wicked acts might not even have a shred of evidence now.
"What do you mean, isn’t Chen Family aware of what they’ve done?"
Baiyu smiled and said: "If someone hadn’t reported to me first, once it reaches the Villiduo Government, Armed Department, the Chen Family could be raided and exterminated instantly.
Old Patriarch, you know this.
I am the president of the Retired Soldiers Mutual Aid Association.
I have great respect for you soldiers who fought and bled in the Celestial Essence Wars.
That’s why I specifically came here to remind the Old Patriarch.
If possible.
Old Patriarch, you can leave the Chen Family at this moment, I, Baiyu, guarantee that you have absolutely no connection with these affairs of the Chen Family."
The more Chen Yi listened, the more puzzled he became.
Raided and exterminated?
Has the Chen Family committed such a heinous crime? With Chen Yi’s reputation and connections, who would dare raid the family?
"Young Master Bai, the more I listen to your words, the more confused this old man becomes."
Chen Yi said with an unpleasant expression: "I don’t know what mutually damning thing my Chen Family did to deserve such a fate?
All these years.
My Chen Family has never taken a life nor done anything illegal.
Lord Earl better not joke around."
Baiyu glanced at him lightly, saying: "Old Patriarch apparently doesn’t know about the big trouble Chen Family has stumbled upon.
Do not know.
Collusion with other races, collecting prohibited extraordinary objects, would it be a cause for raid and extermination?"
As soon as the words fell.
Chen Yi’s face changed dramatically.
Despite the years of cultivation of his temperament, he couldn’t help but be shocked, even his whole body began to tremble.
Fortunately.
Chen Yi is not one to lose his composure at being intimidated.
He took a deep breath, eyes deep: "Young Master Bai, is this true?"
"Whether true or not is still uncertain, right now it’s just suspicion.
Otherwise, my Personal Guard wouldn’t just be surrounding the Power Gang and Kuanglang Association.
Of course.
Such matters are never clear-cut, which is why I came to Old Patriarch for more information."
Baiyu said lightly.
Upon hearing this, the cataclysmic fear in Chen Yi’s heart gradually faded.
Thank goodness.
It wasn’t the worst-case scenario.
But right now.
Chen Family’s situation is not too good either.
Looking at Baiyu’s expression, it’s clear he has evidence against Power Gang and Kuanglang Association regarding their collusion with other races.
As for the Chen Family.
They have been too close to them these years!
Among the six major forces.
Chen Family has always been the leader.
This time, if not careful, the Chen Family could be shattered.
"Go, Yu’Er, call your father, your eldest uncle, second uncle, and all core members of Chen Family!"
Chen Yi said angrily.