Douluo: A Century-old Legend I Am the Second Uncle Chenxin

The next day, in the hall of the Duke's Mansion, Mu Lingyun's voice exploded like thunder, shocking everyone present.

"Yesterday's auction transaction amount reached 1832 million, with large transactions reaching 6526 million and special transactions reaching 1000 million, totaling 9358 million."

"Add to that the agency fees of 4200 million for the next two years, the total amount is 1 million."

"Of course, 3589 million of this is still on credit and has not yet been received, but the relevant parties have clearly stated that they will complete the payment within three months."

As soon as these words came out, there was an uproar in the hall.

For Xili Daogao and Shen Lang, who had just joined the Ji, Liu, and Dugu families and their branch, this was simply an astronomical figure.

The funds they handled in the past were only a few million gold coins.

Even the Liu family, which has the strongest financial resources, only had an annual operating income of nearly 10 million gold coins in the best year, and that was revenue before deducting costs, not net profit.

Not to mention them, even the core members of the Chen family were equally shocked.

Such a huge amount of funds is usually only available to super large chambers of commerce.

Most of these are closely related to the mysterious Yin-Yang Eyes of Ice and Fire. This shows how important the secret realm is to a large family.

As the head of the clan, Chen Yu asked in a deep voice: "Sister-in-law, is this number correct?"

Mu Lingyun answered confidently: "The number has been checked three times, there is absolutely no mistake."

Upon hearing this, Zhu Yanfeng let go of his pipe and exclaimed, "Oh my goodness, I, Old Zhu, have finally opened my eyes today."

Ding Bingyuan couldn't help but agree: "Yes, with so much money, I don't know what to do with it."

Everyone's eyes turned to Chen Xiaojun.

As one of the three directors of the Chen family's management department, Mu Lingyun is in charge of financial operations, which is equivalent to the financial director on Blue Star.

Another deputy minister, Ling Yunxiao, is the marketing director, responsible for operations and maintenance.

Chen Xiaojun is in charge of all responsibilities, including major strategic planning and investment. He is the general manager and director of strategic planning.

This Chen family's banquet was successfully held thanks to his leadership and careful planning.

With such a huge cash flow, how to use these funds naturally became an important matter within Chen Xiaojun's authority.

Facing everyone's expectant gazes, Chen Xiaojun looked calm.

He stood up calmly, bowed, and then spoke in a rhythmic manner: "Dear elders, please rest assured. I have already made a preliminary plan and concept."

"However, before that, I think we should first properly handle the settlement of contribution points for each household."

"Only in this way can everyone exchange for the treasures and precious inheritances they desire according to their own preferences and needs."

As soon as these words were spoken, the faces of the leaders of each family immediately lit up with joy.

Faced with the rich inheritance and treasures that the main vein continued to bring out, they were really dazzled by the choices, and the contribution points in their hands were never enough.

Among them, Xili Daogao and Shen Lang's families were particularly happy.

It is rare that the master allows them to choose, and both families have been coveting it for a long time.

As a pilot project of branch integration by the Chen family, these two branches have benefited greatly from this.

Chen Xiaojun went on to say: "With such a large amount of funds, we cannot let it sit idle, but we must make it flow and maximize its value."

"We need to make money from it, both to earn money and to spend money."

His eyes were firm as he continued to speak: "We can simultaneously advance many of the previous arrangements and carry them out quickly."

"This year will be a critical year for us to seize the market and gain a time advantage. We must further consolidate the strength of the family and expand our market share."

"At the same time, we will actively seek new investment opportunities to ensure that every penny can be used to the greatest benefit, such as Chang'an Furong Garden."

"In addition," Chen Xiaojun added, "increase support for the family's martial arts research department to speed up the research process."

To put it this way, what he wants to study most now is the Divine Machine Hundred Refinements. Unlike the other eight great skills, it does not require such a high level of confidentiality.

This thing is purely a fantasy version of the technology tree, so the sooner you invest in it, the better.

Finally, clan leader Chen Yu stood up and took over the topic: "Xiao Jun has already briefly mentioned a few points just now. I will just add a few points here."

"We will announce more follow-up plans at the family's Great Soul Festival one year later."

"These plans will cover population development plans, combat system improvement plans, economic development plans and other aspects, aiming to comprehensively promote the prosperity and development of the family."

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Chen Zixiu stood up, waved his hand, and said in a deep voice: "Let's do this first, all of you, follow me."

His movements were filled with unquestionable majesty as he led the group towards the quiet courtyard where he and Boxian'er lived.

In the room, the sun was warm. There were only eight people inside: Chen Zixiu, Boxianer, Chen Yu, Chen Cong, Chen Hong, Chen Menglin, Chen Xun, and Chen Xiaojun.

Among these eight people, except Chen Xiaojun as the designated heir and Chen Xun as the young patriarch, the rest are all Titled Douluo-level powerhouses. They constitute the absolute top echelons of the Chen family and belong to the most core circle.

After everyone sat down, there was a different light flashing in their eyes, revealing their respective thoughts.

Chen Zixiu tapped the table lightly and spoke first: "Yesterday, Xian'er and I met Qian Zhongling in the Wangyue Tower opposite."

As soon as these words were spoken, everyone in the room was shocked.

Chen Hong was surprised and said, "This old monster actually showed up!"

Afterwards, Chen Zixiu slowly stood up, walked to the window, turned his back to everyone, and recounted what had happened in detail.

His voice echoed in the room, and every word was full of meaning.

After a brief silence and digestion.

Chen Yu stood up, walked to Chen Zixiu, and said calmly: "According to what mother said, this matter may not be done by one family, and even several families may be involved."

"Although the old monster claimed that he had nothing to do with it beforehand, it doesn't mean that he had no prior knowledge of it."

Chen Cong knocked on the armrest and added, "There may be multiple people planning this, but there is always someone who takes the lead and takes action."

"If we rule out the Spirit Hall, the Crimson Church, the Sea God Island and other forces, then the most likely ones are those two."

Chen Hong spoke word by word: "Xuan Ye Pavilion or Plant Guild!"

Chen Menglin nodded in agreement: "That's right, the two families are in the north and south of the Xingdou Great Forest, guiding the main force of the beast tide. They are the biggest beneficiaries."

"The two great empires, Tiandou and Xingluo, are more likely to choose to acquiesce and watch like the Spirit Hall did."

Chen Yu nodded, his fingers drew an arc in the air, and he picked up a piece of paper that was full of clues about the intelligence of Duke Wen of Jin.

He further analyzed: "Now, as long as we can find out who leaked the information of Duke Wen of Jin, we can know who is the main planner."

Chen Zixiu turned around, looked at everyone, and said leisurely: "Uncle Jin Wen always acted low-key and cautious. Before he was ambushed, no one in the soul master world should have known the secret that he possessed full innate soul power."

Chen Yu and Chen Zixiu stood side by side, staring out the window, and whispered, "But father, the information about Duke Wen of Jin was leaked out. There must be some unknown secret behind this. Could it be the work of Tianzhi Tower?"

Chen Zixiu groaned and said, "I'm not sure about that. Logically, it shouldn't be the case."

"Uncle Jin Wen was already level 97 at the time. When he was ambushed, the Scarlet Church definitely didn't know about it, otherwise they would have ambushed even more people."

"If it was revealed by Tianzhi Tower, Uncle Jin Wen's level 97 cultivation should have been leaked as well."

“Alas, if the situation in Douhun City had not been critical and my father was not old, Uncle Jin Wen would not have left Chenlin Village.”

After hearing Chen Zixiu's words, everyone fell silent.

However, it was Chen Zixiu who finally broke the silence and said, "By the way, Xiaohong, have you looked for the disguised boy from Tianzhi Tower yesterday?"

Chen Hong replied: "Fourth Uncle, I have already warned him."

Thousand-Faced Douluo Zhou Yingdong once confidently believed that with his son's 'Eight-Faced' martial soul and Soul Douluo's cultivation, and the fact that a Titled Douluo would not activate the Insight Soul Skill for no reason at a banquet, he thought he was foolproof.

But in front of Chen Zixiu's powerful cultivation, all disguises were exposed.

Then Chen Hong leaned forward slightly, with a hint of inquiry in his eyes, and said softly: "Fourth Uncle, Old Taro, the family is leaving, what are the arrangements for me and the Ning family?"

Chen Yu gently stroked the teacup in his hand and responded calmly: "Old Hongtou, you still need to continue to fulfill your duties as the Protector of the Sect for at least ten years. After all, there is an agreement."

"Besides, now that our Chen family has re-entered the world of soul masters, cooperation and communication with the Ning family is particularly important. Their help is extremely crucial to us."

Chen Menglin echoed with a hint of worry: "Yes, Old Hongtou, the guards over at Sunset Forest still need your support."

At this point, everyone in the room frowned unconsciously, and the atmosphere became a little heavy.

With the Chen family coming out, the attention of the soul master world will surely be focused on them, and the defense pressure they face will also increase sharply.

The Chen family's defense system is indeed somewhat stretched in terms of high-end combat power, and it is difficult to take everything into account.

Especially the Yin-Yang Eyes of Ice and Fire, which is of utmost importance, cannot have any mistakes.

However, the defense system there has considerable hidden dangers. Its remote location and deep in the Sunset Forest where soul beasts roam rampant make it extremely difficult to guard against.

At the same time, the defense of Chenlin Village and the Duke's Mansion in Chang'an City also needs to be taken into account.

Fortunately, with Xiaoyi's help, the relationship between the Chen family and the Qingteng clan has become increasingly close, which has greatly reduced the defense pressure on the plantation in the Tenghai Secret Realm. Now it is only guarded by Xia Yun and several Soul Saints.

The Chen family figured it out. The plantation was guarded by the Green Ivy Clan. Being in the heart of the clan, they would be safe from potential threats from other vine-type soul beasts.

If the threat comes from an outsider, hehe, then we will be facing more than a dozen Saint Kings and soul beasts with Saint King's combat power.

At that time, other soul beasts would be helpful, after all, no one wanted to reveal the situation of the secret realm.

As for the four elders who were liberated, they hoped that Cheng Wenge and Ding Daoheng could make further breakthroughs in their cultivation and be promoted to Titled Douluo.

In that case, with four Titled Douluo and several Soul Douluo guarding the Yin-Yang Eyes of Ice and Fire and Chen Hong supporting them from outside, security and defense should be worry-free.

Chen Yu's gentle voice echoed in the room again, "I have already tried it on Ning Ruiting, and the Huagui Xiling Flower can really help him successfully break through level 80 and advance to the Eight Treasures Linglong Tower, and it is also a king martial spirit."

Chen Xiaojun nodded and said with a smile: "Well, the Ning family's line is already stable."

Chen Cong also stood up, walked to Chen Hong, and patted him on the shoulder: "Thanks to your suggestion, Xiaojun, Old Hong's position in the Ning family is now even more prominent."

Chen Hong smiled modestly: "Even without the ninth-grade precious medicine, they still treat me like a distinguished guest; but with this, the Ning family will tie us to the chariot."

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At this time, Chen Zixiu said in a deep voice: "Xiao Cong, you said you had something very important to say, what exactly is it?"

Chen Cong's expression instantly became extremely solemn, and he said seriously: "Father, Mother, this matter is indeed very serious, let Xiaojun explain it in detail."