Chapter 508: Chapter 529: The Fall of 6 Major Powers_2
Whose family doesn’t have a little dirt?
However.
No matter what the family problem is.
Once caught up in this accusation of colluding with foreign tribes, the only outcome is the eradication of the family and its name.
"Chief Bai, this old man has failed in educating his sons, making a fool of myself in front of you.
This rebellious son, you can investigate him as you wish.
If he has even the slightest connection with the foreign tribes, you don’t need to act; I will tear him to pieces myself."
Chen Yi said coldly.
Seeing his second son lying on the ground, groaning in pain with a face as pale as paper.
And kneeling in front of him.
Heads lowered.
The eldest and third sons, not daring to even breathe.
A wave of melancholy flooded his heart.
They say a tiger father will not beget a dog son.
How did he, Chen Yi, end up with these three useless creatures?
Not even as good as a young man in his twenties.
"Chief Bai, I heard that recently you’ve been reorganizing the Security Bureau, with some local forces being quite uncooperative.
All these years.
The Chen Family has made quite a few friends in Mountain City as well.
In certain matters, we should be able to help you relieve some burdens.
This way, you can focus on handling those rebellious traitors colluding with foreign tribes outside."
At this point.
Chen Yi spoke again.
Baiyu’s expression shifted slightly, and he said, "Master Chen, isn’t this a bit inappropriate? I heard that some local forces have quite a good relationship with the Chen Family, if you do this..."
"Chief Bai, you don’t have to worry, this old man knows his limits."
Chen Yi said, "It’s the duty of an aristocratic family like the Chen Family in Mountain City to help relieve the Chief of burdens."
Unknowingly.
His way of addressing Baiyu had already changed from Count to Chief.
This signifies.
The Chen Family’s retreat in matters related to the Security Bureau, yielding power and handing it back to Baiyu.
Chen Yi, the old fox.
Sees things very clearly in such matters.
Now this second son has thoroughly exhausted him, the Chen Family’s effort to cut their losses for survival may still face a big crisis in the future.
This Violet Count is clearly not someone easy to deal with.
Not to mention.
According to the information Chen Yi has gathered.
Baiyu has a powerful force behind him and is now determined to consolidate the Security Bureau of Mountain City, any obstacle in his way is likely to be crushed to pieces.
Previously, Chen Yi didn’t yield power.
Only because he wanted to gain more benefits.
A silence enveloped the hall of the Chen Family.
Every member of the Chen Family understood what Chen Yi’s words signified.
In the future.
They reckoned that hard times were coming for the Chen Family.
"In that case, I will respectfully accept, and bother you, Master Chen."
Baiyu followed his words.
Chen Yi shook his head, "It’s my duty, why talk about trouble?
I only hope that Chief Bai can spare the time and effort to thoroughly investigate those traitors colluding with foreign tribes."
"Of course, I, Baiyu, don’t dare to guarantee anything else, but I will certainly not wrong a good person."
Baiyu said solemnly.
Hearing this, Chen Yi slowly breathed a sigh of relief.
Yet the entire Chen Family was engulfed in an atmosphere of sorrow.
As a prestigious family in Mountain City, being stepped on by a young man in his twenties, and they were powerless to do anything about it.
Humiliating indeed.
...
The Chen Family’s rear garden.
Since Baiyu left, the entire Chen Family has been in a tense atmosphere.
The clan member Chen Bufan of the Chen Family was beaten by the old master, his head broke and bled, nearly losing his life.
After that, he was punished to kneel and repent in front of the ancestral tablets in the family shrine.
As for when he can come out.
That depends on the old master’s mood.
In any case, Chen Bufan has to stay quietly inside for the time being.
And the Chen Family also convened overnight the remaining leaders of the six major forces, excluding the Kuanglang Association and Power Gang.
Of course.
Saying six major forces.
But now those who haven’t had an accident, including the Chen Family, only three remain.
Cyan Dragon Gang, Free Association.
Three gangs and two associations with one family.
The Black Water Gang was already gone.
The Kuanglang Association and Power Gang were likely to soon follow suit.
The leader of the Cyan Dragon Gang, Qinglongzi, and the president of the Free Association, Lang Fanyun.
Both were called into the Chen Family by the old master, where they discussed all night.
The next day, they announced that they were closing their doors to visitors, refusing to see anyone or deal with any matters.
This direct act of giving up resistance left many secretly alarmed.
All these changes.
Occurred after Baiyu personally visited the Chen Family.
How long did it take?
The young man whom no one initially regarded highly.
Turned out to carve a path from the territory of the six major forces.
And.
Completely devoured the six major forces.
Anyone with insight can see.
The influence of this young noble now.
Once he consolidates the Security Bureau and manages the aftermath of the six major forces, he will transform and become the true power broker of Mountain City.
He is only twenty years old.
So young, yet so influential.
...
Late at night.
Chen Yi lay on a lounge chair in the backyard garden, watching the night scene,
beside him, Chen Yu, the third-generation youngster of the Chen Family, knelt half down, massaging his legs.
Chen Yi is particularly concerned about this grandson.
He is the only one in the Chen Family who understands things clearly.
Therefore, he is often taken around to be nurtured, with plans to hand over the future of the Chen Family to him.
For a large family.
The state of other family members, whether good or bad, is of little importance.
But the family leader must remain clear-headed at all times.
Fortunately.
This grandson, Chen Yu, like him, possesses an extremely stable disposition, not liable to panic when encountering issues.
"Yu’Er, tell me, what do you think of that Baiyu?"
Suddenly.
Chen Yi asked out of the blue.
Chen Yi was silent for a moment and said: "Ancestor, I think the situation is already clear now.
Baiyu’s power is great, definitely beyond what we noble families without military authority can oppose.
Going forward.
Not only should we avoid conflict with him, but also cultivate connections in various ways to gain goodwill.
Regarding Villiduo.
Sending someone to take over as head of the Security Bureau probably has a deeper purpose.
As for within the Chen Family.
Let other family members stay behind closed doors and live their own days, ignoring external disputes.
If you, the ancestor, help Baiyu suppress gang forces and gather power.
Just based on this.
As long as our Chen Family does not cause trouble, he will not target us.
When this Count gets more influential, and is short of manpower.
Perhaps.
The Chen Family might even be promoted and supported by him!"
Listening to this analysis, Chen Yi nodded, gratified: "If only my three sons could view matters like you, it would ease my worries."
"I merely learned much from staying long-term by the ancestor’s side, observing and acquiring more knowledge."
Chen Yu said.
Chen Yi shook his head and laughed: "This time, I’ll leave the external affairs of the Chen Family to you to handle, how about it?
Just as well.
You and Baiyu are close in age, peers, and have more topics in common.
He probably needs help from the Chen Family when dealing with certain gang forces."
Chen Yu was taken aback, somewhat surprised, not expecting the ancestor to suddenly hand over the Chen Family’s authority to him.
Of course.
This time, the Chen Family is in for serious change.
Winning favor with this new count is greatly beneficial for the Chen Family’s future.
But the eldest ones won’t do so.
All these years, the Chen Family has always been the object of others’ favor; rarely needing to curry favor with others?
The most suitable one for this task.
Is still Chen Yu.
"Everything follows the ancestor’s arrangement."
Chen Yu came to understand this point, no longer hesitated, and responded immediately.
Chen Yi nodded: "Then it is settled, from now on, the Chen Family’s actions must be low-key, even more low-key.
As for those businesses outside.
Clean up those acquired improperly, quickly.
Get rid of those unlawful and irregular ones while we have this chance.
When you work under Baiyu, learn how he does things.
Observe more, learn more, say less.
That way, you can absorb genuine knowledge.
In the future, you will be the one to preside over the entire Chen Family.
Others may remain oblivious, but you can’t, understood?"
Chen Yu solemnly nodded: "Rest assured, ancestor, I know the priorities."
...
Violet Count’s Mansion.
East Courtyard, Lin Shiyi’s residence, Baiyu sternly watched this fallen Lin Family lady.
Six major forces.
With the Chen Family, Zizai Association, and Cyan Dragon Gang closing their doors to guests, the other three gangs were obliterated, thus becoming history.
During the purging of Power Gang and Kuanglang Association, they encountered fierce resistance.
But.
Once Baiyu presented evidence of their collusion with alien races and summoned the troops from the Armed Department and Anomaly Bureau, the resistance of these two gangs appeared so feeble.
Lin Shiyi did not deceive Baiyu.
Indeed, these two families were in liaison with alien races.
Nonetheless.
This also led Baiyu to ponder further.
The decline and ruin of the Lin Family, could it also be related to alien races?
Otherwise.
How could this Lin Family lady know so clearly?
If the Lin Family indeed fell because of colluding with alien races, resulting in such a fate.
Then Lin Shiyi is just a time bomb buried by his side.