Longevity Reward Redemption: The Immortal Clan Starts with Farmers

180: Dividing up the Lin family’s property—the immortals’ greedy behavior!”My Xiao Family happens to be the top Artifact Refining clan in Annan Prefecture. If Head of the Chen Family sells it to my Xiao Family, I’m sure it won’t be like casting pearls before swine!”

Xiao Seventeen said with a smile. Chen Changsheng remained silent and signaled Chuanwen to speak.

”Young Master Xiao, actually our first choice was also the Xiao Family. We believe the Xiao Family can afford the Spirit Crystals. However, our Chen Family is currently facing the threat of extermination. We hope the Xiao Family can lend a hand. Otherwise, even if we have Spirit Crystals, if our Chen Family is gone, we won’t be able to spend them!”

Chen Chuanwen spoke to Xiao Seventeen with a sigh, while a sharp glint flashed in Xiao Seventeen’s eyes. He instantly understood Chuanwen’s intention.

Borrowing influence—borrowing the influence of their Xiao Family, an Immortal Clan!

The Xiao Family had encountered such things before. In the past, some people had used treasures to request the Xiao Family’s protection. Every time this happened, it was a time for the Xiao Family to feast greedily.

”Oh? I wonder what trouble the Chen Family has. Let me see if I can help!”

Xiao Seventeen said nonchalantly. Chuanwen and Chen Changsheng exchanged a glance, and then Chuanwen whispered:

”The Lin Family!”

”The enmity between my Chen Family and the Lin Family can no longer be resolved. We hope that once war breaks out, the Xiao Family can provide our Chen Family with a bit of help!”

Chen Chuanjie spoke bluntly, and Xiao Seventeen narrowed his eyes, his expression instantly darkening. He said coldly:

”The Lin Family?”

”Don’t you know that the Lin Family has been a long-time friend of our Xiao Family and has been providing us with minerals?”

Chen Changsheng was startled. He hadn’t expected the Xiao Family and the Lin Family to have such a harmonious relationship. It seemed this transaction was hasty; not only would they not get the Xiao Family’s help, but they had also exposed their intentions.

However, Chuanwen still wore a smile, his expression unchanged, as he said calmly:

”Doesn’t the Xiao Family covet the Lin Family’s mines? As far as I know, the amount of Spirit Crystals the Xiao Family spends on purchasing Ore every year is an astronomical figure!”

Xiao Seventeen narrowed his eyes, his expression still dark, as if he were about to leave the table at any moment. He continued coldly:

”Second Young Master Chen, you misunderstand. The Lin Family has been serving my Xiao Family for decades. If I were to seize their industry, what credibility or prestige would my Xiao Family have left to stand on in this Annan Prefecture?”

Hearing this, Chen Chuanwen did not lose heart but instead burst into laughter. He said with a forceful tone:

”Between families, there are only interests. Young Master Xiao is a sensible man, do you still care about such things?”

Hearing Chuanwen’s words, a smile appeared on Xiao Seventeen’s dark Face. He took a light sip of tea, and after staring at Chen Chuanwen for a long time, he said softly:

”You’ll have to pay more!”

This sudden turn in the negotiations almost made Chen Changsheng’s jaw drop. He had thought there was no hope this time, but it turned out Xiao Seventeen just felt the benefits were too small.

”Of course, no problem. Young Master Xiao can ask for whatever he wants. As long as Young Master Xiao guarantees that when we fight the Lin Family, the Xiao Family will not intervene. This way, the Xiao Family not only keeps its credibility and Face but also gains benefits!”

Chen Chuanwen knew that next was the time to carve up the Lin Family’s cake. The Xiao Family would definitely take the largest share, as they were the strongest.

”I want two of the Lin Family’s mines and all the shops in Xianju Alley. As for the industries in the county town, they will all belong to your Chen Family!”

Xiao Seventeen was indeed greedy. He wanted to swallow the core industries of the Lin Family in one bite, leaving only some liquid assets for the Chen Family!

Chen Chuanwen frowned. The Chen Family would definitely not agree to this condition. Their goal was to rise to power by stepping on the Lin Family, not to do the Xiao Family’s work for them.

”Young Master Xiao, you aren’t leaving us even a single bite of meat. You must know that it’s our Chen Family who will be fighting Lin Tianlong!”

Xiao Seventeen smiled faintly at Chuanwen’s words. He handed the tea to Chuanwen and said in a relaxed tone:

”Our Xiao Family not intervening is already the greatest help we can give you. No matter what trump cards you have to deal with Lin Tianlong, you certainly have no way to deal with our Xiao Family’s Old Ancestor, otherwise you wouldn’t be negotiating with me, right?”

Xiao Seventeen was exceptionally domineering on this point, clearly taking advantage of the fact that the Chen Family couldn’t handle the two families joining forces, and thus demanding the largest piece of the cake.

Chen Chuanwen pondered for a long time, then a sharp glint suddenly flashed in his eyes. He said with a smile:

”Even if the Xiao Family takes all of the Lin Family’s industries, how much benefit will Young Master Xiao personally receive?”

Hearing this, Xiao Seventeen was stunned for a moment, then looked at Chen Chuanwen with a playful gaze. He raised his teacup and signaled Chuanwen to continue.

”If the Xiao Family leaves some industries for our Chen Family in the Prefecture City and Xianju Alley, we plan to run some general stores. Young Master Xiao has surely heard of my father’s Alchemy skills; the business will definitely be booming!”

”I am willing to take out twenty percent of the profits and give them specifically to Young Master Xiao!”

Xiao Seventeen sipped his tea and then laughed out loud. He then held up four fingers and said decisively:

”Forty percent!”

”I want forty percent of your Chen Family’s profits!”

”Deal!”

Chen Chuanwen agreed almost without hesitation. Being in a weak position, this situation was already the best result they could negotiate!

Don’t look at Xiao Seventeen’s greed; if he weren’t greedy, the Chen Family wouldn’t be able to get any benefits at all!

”I will leave you an inn, a Restaurant, and a brothel in the Prefecture City, and one shop in Xianju Alley. This is already the limit of my authority!”

Xiao Seventeen was no fool either, directly taking a large bite out of the interests!

Chen Chuanwen and Chen Changsheng exchanged a glance, both very satisfied with this result. Originally, their bottom line was just to have one shop in Xianju Alley!

Now with the addition of the Restaurant, brothel, and inn in the Prefecture City, they could just arrange for the Black Ice Platform’s intelligence personnel to move in. These three places were excellent spots for gathering information!

”A pleasure doing business with you, Young Master Xiao!”

Seeing that both sides had reached an agreement, Chen Changsheng took the initiative to end the topic. Xiao Seventeen also returned to his pleasant and breezy demeanor and said happily,

”Head of the Chen Family, I hope our business goes smoothly!”

Both sides laughed together, and then Xiao Seventeen began to chat casually with Chen Changsheng and Chuanwen.

Under his intentional revelations, Chen Changsheng learned about Xiao Seventeen’s situation. He was the most talented child of his generation in the Xiao Family, but his mother’s Family was just an ordinary Innate Family. Therefore, he was a concubine’s son with no right of inheritance and had been sent out to work early on.

From his words, he seemed very dissatisfied with his situation and wanted to fight for the right of inheritance. During the conversation, he also showed an intention to recruit Chen Changsheng and the other!

Chen Changsheng and Chuanwen naturally followed his lead, as both sides were now tied to the same carriage.

Xiao Seventeen’s role was very important: convincing the Xiao Family not to intervene in the conflict and carving out a large portion of the benefits for the Chen Family.

Therefore, Chen Changsheng also stated that if he ever needed help, the Chen Family would definitely go all out!

However, Chen Changsheng knew in his heart that the Xiao Family was also an enemy.

Chen Chuanwu had promised the Stone Clan that he would bring back the head of the Xiao Family’s Old Ancestor. This meant the Chen Family was only temporarily playing low; sooner or later, they would have a battle with the Xiao Family!