bookbashuk Chapter 263 The Su Family Forced into a Dilemma! Su Jingge Acquired!
Chapter 263 The Su Family Forced into a Dilemma! Su Jingge Acquired!
After obtaining the Dragon Essence, Zhang Xuanchen and Luo Lingshuang were in high spirits.
The huge weight that had been pressing on their hearts quietly dissipated.
Even the steps on the way to Forget-Worry City became much lighter.
The two chatted and laughed along the way.
Her smile was exceptionally bright and genuine.
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Meanwhile, in Yunhua Immortal City.
Inside a private room at the Xuanxiao Chamber of Commerce.
The second elder of the Su family, Su Zhengguo, and Zhang Hongkai sat facing each other.
Looking at the worried old man in front of him, Zhang Hongkai sighed inwardly.
Once upon a time, the Su family was incredibly prestigious, with three Golden Core elders presiding over the clan.
Now, however, they have fallen into a situation where it is difficult to transition to the Golden Core stage.
Life is truly unpredictable.
He personally got up and poured her a cup of second-grade high-quality spiritual tea.
There was no thought in my mind to kick someone when they're down or take advantage of their misfortune.
They wouldn't stoop to using such disgusting methods.
"Mr. Su, please."
Su Zhengguo was only a dozen years younger than Zhang Zujun, and his cultivation level was also at the late Foundation Establishment stage.
It's perfectly acceptable for Zhang Hongkai, who is at the peak of the mid-Foundation Establishment stage, to address Elder Su.
Seeing Zhang Hongkai's respectful attitude, Su Zhengguo was deeply moved.
During this period, due to the decline of the Su family, many forces have coveted the Su family's assets.
The Azure Sea Immortal Sect, the Cloud Mountain Sword Sect, the Thousand Swords Sect, and the Wang Family, among others, all sent people to the Su Family to discuss purchasing their properties.
The people they sent were only at the mid-to-late Foundation Establishment stage, but their attitudes were all incredibly arrogant.
In particular, the Azure Sea Immortal Sect only sent an outer sect steward in the early stage of Foundation Establishment to discuss the matter.
He immediately offered to buy the Su family's Su Jin Pavilion in Yunhua Immortal City for 5,000 mid-grade spirit stones.
Five thousand mid-grade spirit stones sounds like a lot, but what is Su Jingge?
That's an industry that the Su family has been running for three or four hundred years, existing since the very beginning of Yunhua Immortal City.
Located in the very center of the Immortal City, its location is even better than that of the Xuanxiao Chamber of Commerce.
The Wang family offered 20,000 mid-grade spirit stones, but the Su family politely declined.
The Azure Sea Immortal Sect actually offered 5,000 mid-grade spirit stones and even made threats.
They said that if they did not agree, the Su family bloodline would be cut off.
At that moment, Su Zhengguo was burning with rage and wished he could just slap him to death.
In the past, a mere Foundation Establishment cultivator who dared to speak so arrogantly in the Su family would have been utterly doomed.
But for the sake of the Su family's livelihood, they endured it.
They simply kicked him out; they didn't do anything out of line.
This further fueled the arrogance of the Azure Sea Immortal Sect.
The disciples of the Su family who were training in the Ziyun Mountains and Qingming Mountains were constantly being assassinated by the disciples of the Bihai Immortal Sect.
They had absolutely no scruples whatsoever.
However, the Su family had no way to deal with this. Before the Su family patriarch, Su Zhengyi, broke through to the Golden Core stage, they were powerless to fight back.
After discussions among the Su family's senior management, it was decided to sell Su Jingge to the Zhang family.
Only in this way can we obtain the greatest benefit, which is not just the benefit of spirit stones.
Looking at Zhang Hongkai's now respectful attitude, it proves that the Su family's decision was not wrong.
He picked up the teacup and gulped it down in one go, drinking the entire cup of spiritual tea in one go.
I also made a bold decision in my heart.
He sighed deeply and said, "Alas, Hongkai, I suppose you are aware of the predicament my Su family is currently facing."
My Su family is now outwardly a Golden Core power, but in reality, it is no different from a Foundation Establishment power.
In the eyes of those tigers, leopards, jackals, and wolves, he was just a lamb to the slaughter.
"If it weren't for the fear of our clan's ancestor's desperate counterattack, we probably would have already taken action."
Zhang Hongkai sipped his spiritual tea, listening silently without saying a word.
He knew that the only way to gain the greatest benefit was to wait for the weaker party to take the initiative to ask for it.
You must be patient when doing business.
Su Zhengguo merely nodded slightly, his eyes devoid of any emotion, showing no intention of speaking, and he inwardly chuckled bitterly.
Zhang Hongkai is no ordinary person either.
How fortunate the Zhang family is!
He could only continue, "Hongkai, let's not beat around the bush."
"I have come here today to offer Su Jingge to the Zhang family."
After saying that, he fell silent, his eyes fixed on Zhang Hongkai.
The moment Zhang Hongkai heard these words, his pupils dilated, then he frowned, put down his teacup, and looked at Su Zhengguo.
There was no joy in his eyes, only solemnity.
He whispered, "What's the price? What price does my Zhang family need to pay?"
Su Zhengguo, who had taken in Zhang Hongkai's changing expression, breathed a sigh of relief.
Fortunately, Su Jingge was enough to attract the Zhang family's attention.
This is actually normal.
Su Jinge is located in the very center of Yunhua Immortal City, and all roads in the city pass by its gate. Who wouldn't be envious?
Faced with Zhang Hongkai's question, he composed himself slightly and said:
"If the clan leader fails to break through, my Su family wishes to obtain the protection of the Zhang family."
Of course, we also know that relying solely on Su Jingge is far from enough to make the Zhang family protect the Su family.
But this is only the first step.
"The Su family will absolutely provide ample benefits in the future; we will ensure the Zhang family does not suffer any losses."
Su Zhengguo knew that things had come to this point, and without sufficient incentives to sway the other party, no matter how eloquently he spoke, the Zhang family would not make a move.
Even if Su Muyan has already married into the Zhang family, it won't work.
At most, it could preserve a few members of the Su family line before sending them away from the Penglai Islands.
Hearing what Su Zhengguo said, Zhang Hongkai's expression returned to normal, and he said in a calm tone:
"Old Su, for such an important matter, you've come to the wrong person by asking a nobody like me."
"No, I haven't made a mistake." Su Zhengguo chuckled and continued, "The Xuanxiao Chamber of Commerce has been established for at least eight years."
For the past eight years, you, Zhang Hongkai, have been the main person in charge of the Xuanxiao Chamber of Commerce.
Their status is self-evident.
I remember you are only ninety-one years old this year, and your cultivation has already reached the peak of the mid-Foundation Establishment stage. Given time, it is only a matter of time before you break through to the peak of Foundation Establishment.
It's even possible to reach the Golden Core realm.
Moreover, what I've sent today is only the first step; I believe that with your abilities and authority, Hongkai, you are capable of making the final decision.
His words contained elements that were meant to provoke Zhang Hongkai, but also included a sense of recognition and goodwill.
This is indeed only the first step, because the Su family is still unsure whether the Zhang family truly has the ability to protect them.
We can only proceed gradually.
It would not be a wise choice for the Su family to gamble everything on the Zhang family at any cost.
As for the reason for befriending Zhang Hongkai, it was just as he said.
According to the Su family's investigation, Zhang Hongkai has controlled the Xuanxiao Chamber of Commerce for many years and has a very good relationship with the current patriarch of the Zhang family.
If they can be on good terms, it will be entirely beneficial to the Su family.
Upon hearing Su Zhengguo's words, Zhang Hongkai chuckled, naturally understanding Su Zhengguo's meaning.
He said, "Elder Su, you don't need to provoke me."
Since Elder Su has said so, I will naturally not refuse you.
At this point, I agreed, and I also promised you that if the Su family were in trouble, I would never stand idly by.
We will do our utmost.
He gave a meaningful smile, raised his teacup, and looked at Su Zhengguo with a smile.
"Haha, with your words, Hongkai, my trip today wasn't in vain." Saying this, he also raised his teacup and clinked it with Zhang Hongkai's.
A genuine smile spread across his face.
After reaching an agreement, the two chatted for a while before Su Zhengguo got up and left.
Zhang Hongkai personally escorted him out of the Xuanxiao Chamber of Commerce.
Looking in the direction where the other person disappeared, Zhang Hongkai felt a surge of emotions.
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