"Her identity?"
Du Jingsong looked anxious and flustered. "Duke Jiang, please don't bla an old man for being nervous, but it would be best if you didn't inquire about that person's identity."
"For that person to make Elder Du so nervous, could it be they aren't from around here?" Jiang Xinghai's gaze once again drifted toward the man-made lake.
"That is indeed the case."
Du Jingsong nodded with a faint smile. "Let's return to the main topic and discuss my two great-granddaughters' prospects. I hope Duke Jiang can offer this old man so advice."
"If you believe you can build the future rise or fall of the Du Family on your two great-granddaughters, then it isn't overreaching."
Jiang Xinghai gave a clear answer.
But this answer held a double aning.
If the Du Family believed they could prosper this way, then it wasn't overreaching.
If not, then it was overreaching, and it would be better to stay down-to-earth!
A bitter look appeared on Du Jingsong's face.
Clearly, Jiang Xinghai's ambiguous response hadn't t his expectations.
Jiang Xinghai suddenly said, "Jizhou originally had Four Great Martial Arts Clans. Now that the Yu, Song, and Wang Families have been destroyed, it stands to reason that other clans should take their place. Does Elder Du believe this is feasible?"
'This is bad!'
Du Jingsong froze at his words.
'Is Jiang Xinghai trying to prop up the Shen Family?!'
"Does Elder Du think the Shen Family is qualified?" Jiang Xinghai's topic was very clear.
"To be honest, before the Shen Family suffered its hardships three years ago, they were considered a second-rate clan. Now, however, they're rely a third-rate one. If they want to ascend to the status of a First-class Clan, they're still lacking. On the other hand, the soaring Cheng Family has that potential, as do the Mu and Wanyan Families," Du Jingsong replied cautiously.
"The Cheng Family has already decided to pledge its allegiance to the Shen Family." Jiang Xinghai suddenly dropped a bombshell.
"Oh?" Du Jingsong hadn't been aware of this.
After downing his wine, Jiang Xinghai tossed the cup into the air. "I hope that from now on, Jizhou will have only two great Martial Arts Clans standing side by side: the Shen Family and your Du Family. As for the up-and-coming Mu and Wanyan Families, it would be best if they didn't try to stand out. Otherwise, they'll end up just like this cup."
With that, Jiang Xinghai stood up and started walking toward the man-made lake.
He had to confirm whether that familiar aura was who he thought it was.
"BOOM..."
In mid-air, the wine cup seed to shatter.
Imdiately after, a snow-like powder drifted down from the sky.
Such a technique could naturally only be perford by a Grandmaster.
"Duke Jiang, wait!"
Du Jingsong was jolted back to his senses and took a step to follow him. "If the Shen Family wants to beco a First-class Clan, it will be smooth sailing with Duke Jiang's support. But the foundations of the Mu and Wanyan Families are not weaker than the destroyed Wang, Yu, and Song Families—in fact, they're even stronger."
"So what?" Jiang Xinghai stopped and looked at Du Jingsong.
Du Jingsong continued, "Thirty years ago, the Mu and Wanyan Families were not based in Jizhou. But overnight, both clans relocated their entire families here. A later investigation revealed that both are branch families from two great Martial Arts Clans in the Central State, so..."
"So, the Mu and Wanyan Families are destined to beco First-class Clans?" Jiang Xinghai laughed.
"It's practically set in stone," Du Jingsong said.
"Even if it's set in stone, I can pry it loose." Jiang Xinghai started to leave again.
But Du Jingsong's voice rang out again. "Duke Jiang, this old man approached you because I can see you are young and promising. Why won't you listen to my sincere advice?"
"Du Jingsong, do you know why your Du Family still exists in Jizhou?"
Jiang Xinghai stopped walking and turned to the side, his eyes fixed on Du Jingsong, whose expression had changed drastically. "It's only because five years ago, your Du Family didn't get involved in harming that couple."
"What?"
The realization dawned on Du Jingsong, and his expression slowly froze.
'Doesn't that an the Jiang Xinghai standing before him is here to avenge that couple?'
'Could this Jiang Xinghai be a descendant of that couple from all those years ago?'
In that instant, he understood.
He understood why Jiang Xinghai had wanted to destroy the Wang Family.
"The Song and Yu Families..." Du Jingsong involuntarily moved to stand before Jiang Xinghai.
"I wasn't aware of the destruction of those two families, but I am investigating it."
Jiang Xinghai lit a cigarette, and with one hand behind his back, he gazed toward the man-made lake. "If Elder Du happens to know any hidden details, please don't hesitate to speak frankly."
"Fangfei, Fangqing, you two should leave first."
Du Jingsong looked back at the two won, who were frozen in place. "Duke Jiang and I have important matters to discuss. Leave at once."
The two won nodded dazedly.
But their gazes lingered on Jiang Xinghai for a long ti.
This man exuded an air of dominance in his every move. In his presence, even their grandfather acted like a subordinate.
After the two won left, Du Jingsong cupped his fist and bowed. "Duke Jiang, I do indeed know so secrets. But before that, I hope to first discuss the matter of my two great-granddaughters with you."
"Are you threatening ?" Jiang Xinghai's expression turned cold.
"I wouldn't dare, I wouldn't dare. I'm rely sticking to the facts. Even if Duke Jiang is unwilling to discuss my great-granddaughters, I will still tell you everything I know." Du Jingsong took a deep breath.
Jiang Xinghai gave a slight nod.
"Regarding the matter of the marriage proposal, what are Duke Jiang's thoughts?" In the end, it was Du Jingsong who brought it up first.
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