Chapter 3
In the Chen family’s courtyard.
After resolving the most dangerous matter in the Chen family, Chen Yang felt that even absorbing spiritual energy into his body was much faster and easier.
“At this rate, I’ll probably become a Genesis Patriarch in less than two years.”
Sensing the abundant spiritual energy in his body, Chen Yang had a new estimate of the day he would break through to his Genesis Breakthrough.
In the path of martial arts, one had to first absorb spiritual energy into the dantian in order to refine the Qi.
When the spiritual energy has accumulated to the maximum, it could break through the shackles of the meridians in the body and turn spiritual energy into liquid. This was the Genesis Breakthrough.
The spiritual energy accumulated in Chen Yang’s dantian was already extremely rich. He was only one step away from the eighth level of Qi Refinement.
The next day, Chen Yang accompanied his parents for breakfast. Just as he was about to go into cultivation, he was called over by the First Elder.
“First Elder, why are you looking for me?”
“Of course it is to discuss when to send the Howling Moon Wolf to the Beastmaster Sect.” The First Elder stroked his beard.
“You guys can just discuss this matter yourselves.”
“That’s not true. You are the Head of our Chen family. How can we not discuss such a major matter with the Family Head?”
Chen Yang was a little puzzled. According to his memory, didn’t these guys discuss this matter by themselves before? Why are they asking me to interfere now?
As if seeing through Chen Yang’s thoughts, the First Elder smiled and said, “In the past, I didn’t let the Family Head interfere with the family matters, because I was afraid that the Family Head would be too young and rash and end up destroying the Chen family.”
“But from the looks of it now, the Family Head’s methods and ability are enough to decide the matters of the Chen family.”
Chen Yang understood that he had saved the Chen family. No matter what, they could not treat Chen Yang as just a figurehead anymore.
“Alright, when do you all think we should deliver the Moon Howling Wolf?” Chen Yang asked with a teacup in his hand.
“Family Head, my thoughts are to wait for now. In half a month, it will be the Beastmaster Sect’s Young Master’s coming-of-age ceremony.
“When we send it over, not only will it mean different things, but it will also reduce the possibility of being detected by the Gongsun family.”
“Then we’ll do as First Elder said. We’ll offer this Moon Howling Wolf at the Beastmaster Sect’s Young Master’s coming-of-age ceremony.”
Chen Yang immediately made a decision.
“In addition, there’s another thing. Release the news that we’re spending a lot of money to buy the Ice Elemental Pearl, however many spirit stones it may take.”
“Family Head, you mean to divert their attention?” Chen Xuan’s eyes lit up, and he quickly understood Chen Yang’s thoughts.
Chen Yang smiled and nodded. “Not only that, but the Gongsun family will definitely stop us. We might even be able to trick the Gongsun family.
“That’s right. Everyone in Nanyang knows that the Patriarch is deeply loved by his master. And this Ice Elemental Pearl is also a treasure that the Patriarch’s master needs for beast-taming.”
“If we give this treasure to our Patriarch’s master, he will definitely help us.”
“Since the Gongsun family wants to annex us, they naturally have to stop this treasure. Now, not only can it be used as a smoke bomb, but it can also make the Gongsun family lose some spirit stones.”
The more Chen Xuan analyzed, the brighter his eyes became.
Why hadn’t he realized before that the family head was actually so sinister?
“That’s not all. I will definitely destroy the Gongsun family. At that time, we can also take back this Ice Elemental Pearl.”
“Then we’ll give it to the Patriarch’s master as a token of our filial piety.” Chen Yang continued.
Chen Xuan was completely stunned. Good lord, which level was the Family Head on?
“Since the matter with the Howling Moon Wolf is settled, let’s continue discussing the rest.”
As he spoke, Chen Xuan handed Chen Yang a booklet. “This records the business situation of our Chen family. Family Head, what should we do next?”
Chen Yang took the booklet without looking up. “Let’s talk about the silk business first.”
“Master, this silk business is actually a cover.”
“A cover?” Chen Yang raised his head and glanced at Chen Xuan. “First Elder, what does this cover mean?”
Hearing Chen Yang’s question, the First Elder quickly said, “The reason why our family maintains the silk trade is because we can inquire about the county city.”
“Otherwise, a mere silk that can only be traded with Great Qian Gold is not worth our effort.”
Chen Yang nodded slowly. So it was used to obtain information.
“Stop the silk business for the time being. On the one hand, we can show weakness to the Gongsun family. On the other hand, we can also preserve the manpower of our Chen family.” Chen Yang instructed.
“Understood.”
After asking about the silk business, Chen Yang looked at the booklet in his hand again.
The most eye-catching part of this booklet was the Chen family’s trump card business, the Gale Wolf.
The Chen family was a subsidiary family of the Beastmaster Sect, so they naturally had to take on the task of nurturing demon beasts for the Beastmaster Sect.
The Beastmaster Sect was not stingy. After some time, raising Gale Wolves for the Beastmaster Sect had become the Chen family’s most profitable business.
Seeing Chen Yang staring at the interface of the Gale Wolf, Chen Xuan hurriedly walked to Chen Yang’s side. “Family Head, the Gale Wolf grows quickly. Basically, it can bring a thousand spirit stones to our family every year.”
A thousand spirit stones was not a small amount for a ninth-grade family.
This spirit stone contained pure spiritual energy and was a physical currency of the entire world. From this, it could be seen how valuable it was.
“I think our family only has ten male wolves and ten female wolves. Why don’t we increase production? According to my understanding, Green Mountain still has a lot of territory.”
This was also something that Chen Yang had never understood. They clearly still had the strength to expand production, but the family had never been moved.
“It’s like this.” Chen Xuan smiled and explained, “Gale Wolves are equivalent to cannon fodder demon beasts in the Beastmaster Sect. In peacetime, they don’t need much.”
‘Got it. Not enough market.’
As a vassal family of the Beastmaster Sect, the Chen family naturally could not sell Gale Wolves to other forces.
Seeing this, Chen Yang closed the booklet and threw it on the table. “Alright, I won’t read it anymore. It’s better for the First Elder to handle business matters.”
With that, Chen Yang shook his sleeve and stepped out of the hall.
“Farewell, Master.”
After leaving the meeting hall, Chen Yang wanted to return to his courtyard to cultivate, but he realized that Chen Xuan had followed him.
“First Elder, what’s the matter?”
The First Elder looked around first, then leaned into Chen Yang’s ear. “Family Head, I’ve already persuaded the Ninth Elder. He swears to forget that the Family Head once looked for him.”
After sizing up Chen Xuan, Chen Yang let out a hearty laugh. “Hahaha, thank you, First Elder.”
After being sized up by Chen Yang, Chen Xuan also realized a problem. “Family Head, don’t worry. Ninth Elder and I have both sworn a martial arts oath not to leak this matter.”
“That’s good.”
Chen Yang left, but after taking two steps, he stopped.
“After I achieve the Genesis Breakthrough, the First Elder can rest and focus on breaking through as well.”
Chen Yang then got up and left.
Hearing Chen Yang’s words, Chen Xuan was first stunned, then fell into ecstasy.
Did the head of the family mean to nurture him and push him into the Genesis Breakthrough?
For a moment, the First Elder steeled his resolve.
In the Chen family, if the family head had made a decision, even the patriarch had to respect that!