Chapter 1157 - 955: Preventative Measures (Part 2)

Miao Dingyi asked with a confirming tone, "Involving such a huge amount, doesn't the Left Minister want it investigated?"

Xuansu: "What's worth investigating? As long as it doesn't involve Heavenly Court's money, it's fine. Using other people's money to prosper the Heavenly Domain, the Left Minister would rather see more pits. The debt is Shi Chun's, this illegal borrowing doesn't fall on the Heavenly Court, and the built Heavenly Domain cannot be moved. Even if the matter is exposed in the end, only Shi Chun suffers, all the benefits go to the Heavenly Court. It's good enough if the Left Minister doesn't help cover it up, how could he possibly allow investigation? Now it won't be investigated, and it won't be in the future. Some jealous and anxious people are resorting to any means, some can't distinguish what's inside from outside."

Miao Dingyi, however, was somewhat worried, "Grand Steward, Shi Chun doesn't understand being low-key, he's too high-profile. Now with the momentum to control the three prefectures, those envious guys might stop at nothing. He is, after all, attached to my Bowan Building, we at Bowan Building cannot sit idly by, we still need the Grand Steward to mediate a bit."

Xuansu waved, "If this matter involving over ten trillion can't be settled, who dares to get involved? He's causing such a big commotion, now getting involved is clearly siding with him. In the end, I can't repay that much money, can you? The fear is he might be cornered now, desperately looking for a scapegoat. I can't provoke him, I advise you to keep some distance too. Now both His Majesty and the Left Minister have taken note of him, if he successfully settles this matter, he won't need your or my favor, sooner or later he'll have a place among all the nobles."

Miao Dingyi fell silent, thinking it's true, Shi Chun's move this time is too big, spending that much money to secure Dingxi and Dingbei prefectures' territories, even fools can see his ambition, this is to vie for the position of Domain Master of the Heavenly Domain.

Everyone knows many bigwigs have their eyes on the Heavenly Domain's golden opportunity, yet Shi Chun, disregarding the inevitable hardships, wants to face the challenges head-on, this is a showdown with the heroes.

The determination and courage, and that drive, he was ashamed of himself, although he also wanted to sit in the Commander position of Bowan Building.

Thinking of this, he didn't want to say more, sighing: "Then, he can only seek his own fortune, over ten trillion, hopefully, it's not just targeting the Gong family, otherwise the Gong family definitely won't let him off."

Xuansu: "There's indeed a possibility it's a showdown with the Gong family, he might have already known about the Gong family hiring assassins and cutting off his Yanfu Continent finance route. Youngsters being vengeful is also possible, judging by his eager payout, maybe he's already confronted the Gong family, maybe they're already having a direct secret confrontation. I just don't understand what's the deal with that Namo Yu, a descendant of the Nan Family, jumping in to help cheer him on?"

Miao Dingyi couldn't help but sigh, "Overestimating himself."

He knew very well how terrifying the Gong family powers' retaliation could be, it's beyond what ordinary people could imagine. Thinking carefully, he indeed didn't dare to rashly get involved...

The early morning at Wukang Mountain, inside the Sect Master's residence, Bian Weiyin was facing a mirror grooming herself when her mother knocked and entered, taking the comb from her daughter's hand to help tidy her long hair.

With a few glances exchanged in the mirror, Bian Weiyin spoke up, "Mother, is there something?"

Yin Huixin sighed, "Spending a trillion, it has shaken the entire Cultivation World. This move, how many years of Wukang Mountain's business does it compare to? It's unimaginable, over twenty years ago when at our Wukang Mountain, he was just a young chap, and now he's a figure dominating the scene, with limitless prospects."

Bian Weiyin didn't speak, her eyes hiding deep emotions, she had tossed and turned all night because of this, her mind often recalling certain intimate scenes.

Yin Huixin continued, "Wealth and power lean on each other, being able to take out that much money partially represents his backing. Judging by that momentum, it's obvious to anyone that it's only a matter of time before he competes for the Domain Master position of the Heavenly Domain. Other elders think so too. I think, he still has some feelings for you, you might as well take the time to see him, it might be a fine match. Even standing from a Sect's angle, some things are better done sooner rather than later. If you wait until he reaches the Domain Master position, as the gap widens, trying to draw closer would seem more opportunistic and awkward, do you understand?"

With their information-gathering abilities, they had no idea how big the background behind Shi Chun's incident was, something even the Heavenly Palace Chief avoided, yet they're thinking of actively getting involved.

Bian Weiyin immediately scolded, "Mom, what nonsense are you talking about, how's it about a fine match."

Yin Huixin was on the verge of saying, don't think I don't know you two have long been together.

She rephrased instead, "If he didn't like you, I wouldn't say anything more. I'm just reminding you, the higher he stands, the more people who can see him, including women with better conditions than you. Some things are about first come, first served, there's no waiting at the same spot, missing it will lead to regret."

Bian Weiyin was turned chaotic by her words, and not wanting to dwell on it, she changed the subject, "Mom, is Brother Tiansheng still resentful towards us? After returning from the Battle of Great Pardon, he's mostly in seclusion for cultivation, rarely meeting us, and doesn't show up for some Sect meetings either."

Yin Huixin thought deeply, "Perhaps, after all, he narrowly escaped death. However, many from the Punishment Court seem to have become a bit odd too, although everything seems normal, there's an indescribable feel."

In the Right Minister Mansion of Nanshan Royal City, Gong Shaoci paced alone among the pavilions and towers, feeling desolate.

The third lineage had already split off, but suddenly, for some reason, the chief steward Liu Guang asked him to temporarily move back to the Right Minister Mansion residence and ordered him not to leave without permission before his wedding.

Upon returning, he found out he wasn't the only one summoned back, those cousins also returned here to live.

Although he didn't know what was going on, he vaguely sensed something might be about to happen, as if they were being shielded in advance from potential risks.

Of course, this didn't concern him much; he still had confidence in the Gong family power. What he minded was the monumental uproar outside, Shi Chun, that guy he looked down upon, actually heartlessly spending a trillion.

The scale and weight of this money indeed shattered his pride. No way around it, he really couldn't compare, even if he talked big, he didn't dare claim he could match it.

Now, he just wanted to know where that bastard got so much money, which bigwig was supporting him?

Remembering what his eldest uncle said, told him to stop provoking Shi Chun, saying he's no match for Shi Chun.

Previously, he was unconvinced, but now, he somewhat believed it. That bastard is just too damn rich; he was literally battered into submission with money.

Thinking of the lost Miao Yilan, comparing to others in every way, he felt very unhappy.

Inside the Right Minister's study, after presenting a document, the chief steward Liu Guang was asked by Gong Youxiang, who was perusing, "I heard you gathered all the younger generation at home?"

Liu Guang bowed slightly, "It's almost certain, Shi Chun is still hiding within the Dingnan Prefecture territory, he seems to be inescapably doomed. However, before taking formal action, we should still consider the enemy's strengths, after all, he has made multiple comebacks from desperate situations, plus he's bold, moves quickly and decisively, hence precautions are necessary. If the action against him fails, we must guard against any possible retaliation he might launch."

Gong Youxiang looked up and asked, "When can we see the outcome?"

Liu Guang: "We've tracked down the general area, barring any unforeseen circumstances, it should be today."