「Twenty minutes later, at the Central State Hotel.」
Xue Zhong and Ma Long arrived at the hotel, checked into their rooms, and then sat on a sofa in the lobby to wait.
Finally, they saw Jiang Xinghai walk into the foyer and imdiately rushed over.
"Mr. Jiang!"
"Brother Hai!"
The two of them looked over the immaculate Jiang Xinghai, their eyes brightening.
"The He Family has been destroyed. Go back to your rooms and rest."
Jiang Xinghai smiled at them. "You must be hungry after waiting for so long. Let's go to the restaurant for a late-night snack."
The three of them walked to the elevator and went to the restaurant on the sixth floor.
During the al, Jiang Xinghai briefly recounted what had happened at the He Family's estate.
Even though Xue Zhong and Ma Long already knew the outco, they were still incredibly shocked to hear that the He Family had been completely wiped out.
'This young man sitting before us is truly a major figure whose word is law!'
Although the He Family wasn't a First-class Clan in Central State, they were still a second-class dical and Martial Family, with a foundation stronger than a First-class Clan in Jizhou.
But in the end, they were still annihilated.
And on top of that, he had even subdued a renowned Venerable Realm expert!
This was sothing the two of them had never expected.
"Tomorrow, I'm going to the Mu Family and the Wanyan Family. Do you two want to co along?"
Jiang Xinghai sipped his favorite Erguotou and ate chive dumplings, thoroughly enjoying himself.
"If I may ask, Mr. Jiang, what is your purpose in visiting these two families?" Xue Zhong asked.
Ma Long also wore a curious expression.
"As far as I know, the Mu and Wanyan Families in Jizhou are both branch families that split off from the main clans in Central State thirty years ago. They're now plotting to announce their ascension to First-class Clan status in Jizhou, so naturally, I have to pay them a visit." Jiang Xinghai hadn't actually wanted to bother with it.
'But since I'm already here, I might as well see it through.'
Hearing this, Xue Zhong and Ma Long couldn't help but exchange a glance.
'Is Jiang Xinghai going to just wipe out these two families?'
'Or is he just going to give them a warning first?'
"You two, stop looking at with those worshipful eyes. Eat. Then go back, take a bath, and get so sleep." Jiang Xinghai raised his cup, and the three of them drank together.
"Mr. Jiang, I understand now. You're paving the way for the Shen Family in Jizhou, aren't you?" It all suddenly clicked for Xue Zhong.
Jiang Xinghai nodded. "The Shen Family did a favor. It's only right that I help them rise to the top, isn't it?"
Xue Zhong nodded emphatically. "Mr. Jiang, you are kind and benevolent. With your help, the Shen Family will surely secure the top seat in Jizhou."
Ma Long, however, stared at Jiang Xinghai for a long ti without speaking. Only now did he understand that Jiang Xinghai's relationship with the Shen Family was so profound.
"Ma, what's the status of your Ma Family?" Jiang Xinghai suddenly asked the speechless Ma Long.
"My Ma Family is second only to the Cheng Family. Our status is probably that of a third-class clan," Ma Long said with an awkward smile.
Jiang Xinghai raised his cup again. "Ma, for all your hard work as my driver, your Ma Family can ascend to a second-class clan. I have spoken."
"Thank you, Brother Hai!" Ma Long was invigorated by his words.
'With a promise like that from Jiang Xinghai, how could the Ma Family not rise to prominence!'
"Three days. In three days, I'll help the Shen Family rise to the top. Your Ma Family can join them then." Jiang Xinghai put down his cup and ate his dumplings with relish.
"Three days? Won't that be too rushed?"
Ma Long blurted out, "Right after I got back, my father told the Mu and Wanyan families have been making moves lately. Just as you said, Brother Hai, they must have the backing of their main clans in Central State. Otherwise, they wouldn't be showing their hand after lying dormant for thirty years."
"That's precisely why I'm visiting them tomorrow," Jiang Xinghai said as he continued to eat.
Xue Zhong nodded slowly. "Jizhou originally had the Four Great Martial Arts Clans. Back in the day, the Song Family moved away overnight, and the Yu Family was devastated by a fire, leaving the Wang and Du Families to occupy Jizhou. On the surface, the Mu and Wanyan families did nothing, but I'm afraid they've been secretly waiting for their chance to strike."
"Correct. Now that the Wang Family is gone, they think their opportunity has arrived."
Having eaten and drunk his fill, Jiang Xinghai put down his bowl and chopsticks and stood up. "Enough talk. I'm going back to take a bath and sleep."
The three of them took the elevator straight to the seventeenth floor.
Each had their own suite.
Xue Zhong had just opened his door when he turned, his face wreathed in smiles. "Mr. Jiang, could you perhaps co to my room for a mont? This old man has sothing he'd like to discuss with you privately."
"No need for a private chat. Ma isn't an outsider." Jiang Xinghai walked into Xue Zhong's suite.
"Elder Xue, what's with all the secrecy? You haven't hidden away so beauties in here to entertain Brother Hai, have you?" Ma Long teased with a laugh as he also walked inside.
In the past, given his status, he would never have dared to joke with Xue Zhong.
But they had gotten to know each other better now.
Xue Zhong looked vexed. "You brat, hold your tongue."
Then, just as Xue Zhong was about to close the door, three graceful and beautiful young won suddenly walked over.
"Excuse , old sir, is Mr. Jiang Xinghai here?"
One of them, a blonde, fair-skinned foreign woman, spoke fluent Mandarin as she reached out to block the door.
"And you are?"
Xue Zhong was slightly taken aback, looking at the three beautiful won of three different skin tones before him, sowhat at a loss.
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