The Tie Family finally sensed sothing was amiss. Xinkai Island originally belonged to the Tie Family, so naturally, when changes occurred there, the Tie Family’s scout cavalry would notice.
The Second Elder would occasionally co up to Tie Family Island, casually chatting with Tie Hualong, talking about how he had been persuading Wu Qingxia, and Wu Qingxia was still considering the matter of marrying the Red Iron Sea Dragon, saying it couldn’t be rushed and needed to proceed slowly.
But Tie Hualong was no fool. Since the day Tie Haijiao’s leg was broken by Ding Fan, it’s been almost a month and a half, Tie Haijiao’s broken leg had almost completely healed, so why was Wu Qingxia still thinking?
A large quantity of Crimson Fla Bodhi from Xinkai Island had entered the market. There were only a few small islands in the Tianmu Sea capable of producing Crimson Fla Bodhi, and ever since this variety from the Skeleton Sect was launched, the Tie Family’s inco plumted. Their Crimson Fla Bodhi simply couldn’t compete with the Skeleton Sect’s, how could the Tie Family not be anxious?
Everyone in the Tie Family lived off the Crimson Fla Bodhi, and now that this situation had arisen, it was extrely unfavorable for them.
The Tie Family’s Crimson Fla Bodhi couldn’t be sold, and even if it was sold, the price was much lower, basically less than one-fifth of before. Imdiately, the elders of the Tie Family were anxious; the Tie Family was a large establishnt, with thousands of mouths relying on the inco of Crimson Fla Bodhi to live, if it couldn’t fetch a good price, it would be deadly for the Tie Family.
Tie Hualong dispatched a large number of scout cavaliers to investigate, and soon they discovered what was happening. They found a large influx of Crimson Fla Bodhi entering the market but initially didn’t know where it was coming from.
The scout cavaliers went to each of the four small islands that produced Crimson Fla Bodhi, but they found that the days were even worse there, even worse than on Tie Family Island. Their Crimson Fla Bodhi, inferior in quality to the Tie Family’s, was now unsellable.
Obviously, Tie Hualong was no fool. He had carved out such a vast empire in the Tianmu Sea. How could he possibly be a fool? He imdiately thought of the nearly a hundred blood oxen that the Skeleton Sect had displayed on the sea. Besides, the people of the Skeleton Sect were now living too comfortably. Two elders of the Divine Realm Second Level Elentary Stage had even advanced to the Divine Realm Second Level High Stage.
If they didn’t have a large amount of spiritual materials and resources, these old n could never have elevated further. But now they had, if it wasn’t built on resources, Tie Hualong would be willing to chop off his head.
After the great battle at the Great Python Mountain’s Skeleton Sect, the resources they had left wouldn’t be much anymore, definitely reserved for the young. Yet now they were buying massive amounts of spirit pills with Black Obsidian to boost their realm. All signs indicated that the problem was emanating from Xinkai Island.
"Search carefully for , I need to know the result."
Tie Hualong was truly furious, realizing that he’d been played for a fool. He ordered his most capable scout elders to set out for Xinkai Island to investigate. Soon, there was news that Xinkai Island was incredibly suspicious. There were three places so fortified with prohibitions that even the scout elders couldn’t enter, and the local island inhabitants couldn’t go in either.
Moreover, they found that the Skeleton Sect frequently brought blood oxen into two valleys, and when the oxen ca out, they appeared extrely fatigued, evidently bled for the cultivation of Crimson Fla Bodhi. The bleeding of blood oxen’s blood was plainly evident.
All this proved one thing, that the high-quality Crimson Fla Bodhi on the market was cultivated by the Skeleton Sect.
After confirming this information, all the Tie Family elders, including Tie Hualong, were furious. Most elders imdiately wanted to go to the island to exterminate the Skeleton Sect. In the eyes of the Tie Family, such behavior by the Skeleton Sect was like burning the bridge after crossing it. The Tie Family took them in when they had nowhere else to go but now they were cutting off the Tie Family’s financial road. How could they possibly tolerate this?
"Send soone to summon the Second Elder and Wu Qingxia, just say Tie Hualong has important matters to discuss with them, don’t say anything else."
Tie Hualong’s idea was simple: lure those two to his Island and detain them. Then, they wouldn’t fear the Skeleton Sect not submitting. At that point, whatever they demanded, the Skeleton Sect would have to provide.
The plan was beautiful, but reality was stark. The ssenger promptly returned to inform Tie Hualong that both the Second Elder and Wu Qingxia had declined politely. They claid there were too many matters on Xinkai Island, preventing them from leaving, but once things settled, they would personally visit to apologize.
Tie Hualong was not a fool, and neither were Wu Qingxia nor the Second Elder. The Tie Family recently sent so many scout cavaliers to Xinkai Island, the Skeleton Sect had long since noticed. At this point, there was no use hiding the truth.
Current circumstances proved the Tie Family was certainly moving against the Skeleton Sect. Even if Wu Qingxia and the Second Elder had a lapse in judgnt, they wouldn’t step foot on Tie Family Island again.
The Tie Family elders couldn’t bear it any longer, they were ready to charge into Xinkai Island and vowed to annihilate the Skeleton Sect. But at this mont, Tie Hualong stopped them, embarrassed and mindful of appearance, not wanting to be accused of repaying kindness with enmity.
For the sake of face, Tie Hualong sent a ssage again, saying that if Wu Qingxia and the Second Elder still refused to co to Tie Family Island, then they should find another place. The Tie Family intended to reclaim Xinkai Island for other uses.
Of course, Wu Qingxia and the Second Elder still didn’t go. They replied, offering to buy Xinkai Island with Black Obsidian and promised to tribute fifteen thousand pieces of Black Obsidian to Tie Family Island each month, their attitude impeccable.
It’s said that fifteen thousand Black Obsidian stones per month is not a small amount; generally speaking, it’s enough for a Second Grade Power to live for a year. If there were no other circumstances, the Tie Family might have just let it slide.
However, this ti it’s clearly not feasible. As long as the Skeleton Sect continues to cultivate the Crimson Fla Bodhi on Xinkai Island, the lifeline of the Tie Family would be cut off. How could they survive rely on those fifteen thousand Black Obsidian stones? Besides, compared to the fifteen thousand Black Obsidian, Tie Hualong is more eager to obtain the formula for cultivating high-quality Crimson Fla Bodhi.
Tie Hualong imdiately issued an order, instructing soone to inform the Skeleton Sect to leave Xinkai Island within five days. Otherwise, the Tie Family would forcibly reclaim Xinkai Island. They would also spread the word to other forces in Tianmu Sea that the Skeleton Sect, as a subsidiary power of the Tie Family, refused to obey orders and even seriously injured the Young Master of the Tie Family, leaving the Tie Family with no choice but to launch a crusade against the Skeleton Sect.
A great battle seed imminent as both sides were sharpening their weapons and preparing for combat.
...
At this mont, within a side hall of the Daozhen Trade Firm in Daozhen City, Madam Yan was reviewing the docunts before her, occasionally marking sothing with a Vermilion Pen. At this ti, Steward He rushed in, whispering to Madam Yan, "Madam, news has co from outside that the Tie Family is about to act against Ding Fan and the others on Xinkai Island!"
"Alright, I know about this matter!"
Madam Yan seed indifferent, still engrossed in the docunts before her. Steward He, a bit puzzled, looked at Madam Yan a few more tis. Seeing that she said nothing further, he couldn’t help but ask again, "Madam, shouldn’t we send soone to watch over them? If Ding Fan gets hurt, it could be troubleso."
Upon hearing Steward He’s words, Madam Yan raised her head, looking at Steward He. Her enchanting eyes were filled with coldness, causing Steward He to break into a cold sweat instantly.
After a long pause, Madam Yan finally said to Steward He, "Have you forgotten the ancestor’s words? No matter how the forces in Tianmu Sea fight among themselves, our Herr Family must not intervene unless they begin massive slaughter of civilians. Except in such cases, we absolutely cannot interfere."
"Madam, I dare not forget. But didn’t you say Ding Fan might be the Inheritance Disciple of the Sirius Clan? I’m worried that if he dies in Tianmu Sea and the Sirius Clan gets furious, they might cause us trouble and potentially bathe Tianmu Sea in blood..."
Steward He explained, full of anxiety, to Madam Yan.
There’s so sense in Steward He’s concerns. If Ding Fan truly is the Inheritance Disciple of the Sirius Clan and dies in Tianmu Sea, the Sirius Clan surely wouldn’t let it go. At that ti, not just the Tie Family, but the various forces within Tianmu Sea might be affected. As the foremost family of Tianmu Sea, the Daozhen Family would inevitably bear the brunt.
"No matter what, the ancestor’s rules cannot be changed. No matter how powerful the Sirius Clan is, they can’t bypass reason. Ding Fan has never claid to be the Inheritance Disciple of the Sirius Clan. Moreover, when did you hear say Ding Fan is definitively the Inheritance Disciple of the Sirius Clan? Without careful verification, everything remains an assumption, and we cannot lose our principles over a re assumption."
Madam Yan’s reasoning was not without rit. Ding Fan once visited the Sirius Ancient Tomb, but whether he obtained the Sirius Elder’s inheritance remains a mystery. Hastily concluding without confirmation could leave the entire Daozhen Family in a passive position. If Ding Fan truly is the Inheritance Disciple of the Sirius Elder, why has he not shown any sign of possessing the Sirius inheritance?
Steward He nodded after listening to Madam Yan, saying, "So we’re not interfering with this matter, and just let them fight it out, and naturally there’ll be a conclusion?"
Madam Yan did not respond, lowering her head again to read the docunts in her hand. After a while, she handed the docunts to Steward He, saying, "Spread the news, find a way to let this person know, just tell him Ding Fan is a descendant or disciple of the Sirius Elder, and do nothing else."
"Why him?! But Madam, didn’t you say it’s not certain if Ding Fan is the Sirius Elder’s Inheritance Disciple? Even if we let this person know, what different outco will there be?"
After glancing at the docunts in hand, Steward He asked Madam Yan sowhat understandingly.
"As long as this person is involved in this affair, Ding Fan’s identity will undoubtedly be revealed. His appearance will prove whether this Ding Fan is truly a descendant or Inheritance Disciple of the Sirius Elder!"
Madam Yan gave Steward He a profound smile, then said, "Let’s proceed with this matter. Don’t concern yourself with anything else, but inform on the day they take action. Alright, you may go."
"That person has always been solitary, submitting to no one, and there’s been no sign of him for years. Would he really co out for Ding Fan?"
This question, however, Steward He did not voice out loud. Seeing Madam Yan already lowered her head again to focus on those docunts, he had no choice but to bow and retreat. Madam Yan was, after all, one of the top figures among the younger generation of the Daozhen Family; even Master Daozhen had highly praised her. For soone like her, it was not sothing Steward He could fathom. Since she had provided instructions, Steward He just had to carry them out.
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