739: Chapter 699 Assessing the Situation_1 739: Chapter 699 Assessing the Situation_1 Lu Chuan looked toward Dongfang Cheng with curiosity and asked, “This is my first time in Myriad Stars City, who could come looking for me?
It couldn’t be someone from the Lu family, could it?”
“How could it be someone from the Lu family?
Qin Xiong has come to visit in person and wants to meet you.”
Lu Chuan furrowed his brows slightly, “The Qin family?
What do they want with me?”
“I don’t know, they said they want to talk to you about a cooperation.”
“If we can get the Qin family to cooperate with us, that would definitely be a good thing,”
said Dongfang Cheng with a smile.
Lu Chuan nodded slightly, “They must have seen my strength at the auction and thus want to join our camp.”
“Well then, I will go meet with him.”
Lu Chuan followed Dongfang Cheng out.
Gu Xiaosang came to Gu Xiaorou’s side, “That’s great, we have another helper.
With this, dealing with the Lu family will be much easier.”
Gu Xiaorou smiled and nodded her head.
Lu Chuan arrived in the courtyard and saw Qin Xiong standing in a pavilion, seemingly waiting anxiously.
Lu Chuan walked toward him.
“Patriarch Qin, you’ve come in person to visit.
What brings you here?”
As Lu Chuan approached, Qin Xiong hurried over and shook his hand.
“Young Master Lu, please sit first,” he said.
Lu Chuan and Dongfang Cheng both sat down.
“Big Brother Qin, your Qin family has always been honest in doing business in Myriad Stars City, usually not getting involved in other matters.
So why have you come to us today?” Dongfang Cheng asked with a chuckle.
“I too have sensed that Myriad Stars City is going to experience turmoil and drastic changes, knowing that if we don’t make a choice, we will be eliminated by the times.”
“That’s why I’ve come to visit.”
Qin Xiong let out a long sigh as if lamenting the chaotic world.
“So, you think that our side is worth joining?”
I really admire Young Master Lu’s display of strength, so I am willing to share weal and woe with all of you, to advance or retreat together!”
Hearing this, Dongfang Cheng immediately burst out laughing.
Lu Chuan gave a faint smile and looked at Qin Xiong, asking curiously, “Aren’t you afraid that the Lu family will take care of you first?”
“I don’t need to worry about that for the time being.
You’re the one who killed Lu Yan, and they are certainly targeting you as their only goal now,” Qin Xiong said confidently, after all, Lu Yan was the beloved son of Lu Wansheng, who must be raging with fury now.
Lu Chuan nodded slightly, “Then what help do you plan to provide us?”
“The conflict between large aristocratic families is no longer a minor skirmish, but an organized army, comparing their strength.”
“I can provide the Dongfang family with various resources, including equipment and food,”
said Dongfang Cheng with a nod, “No problem, I’m very welcoming of that.”
He then looked toward Lu Chuan, “Young Master Lu, you might not be used to this.
You have always been involved in small skirmishes, never exceeding a hundred people in battle.”
“But if our Dongfang family and the Lu family were to fight outright, it would be a battle involving thousands, even tens of thousands from both families.”
“Such a scale of battle, could indeed be called a war,” he added.
Lu Chuan nodded gravely, “I understand.”
“So, if we really do come to blows, the entire Myriad Stars City will be plunged into turmoil, and the businesses of many families will have to shut down.”
Qin Xiong said with a chuckle, “I’ve taken that into account, which is why I chose to side with you.
It seems this battle will be a fight to the death, until a victor emerges.”
Just then, a figure suddenly burst in and quickly ran toward Qin Xiong.
“Father, something terrible has happened!”
Qin Shuang hurried over, her movements awkward as she ran in her tight cheongsam, but the situation was urgent, so she disregarded her appearance and rushed over.
Qin Xiong quickly stood up and asked, “Qin Shuang?
What’s the rush for?”
“Father, there’s a big issue!”
“The Lu Family Main Residence has deployed an army, and they’re about to enter Myriad Stars City!”
Qin Xiong’s eyes widened in shock, “What?
The Lu family sent reinforcements?”
“Yes, it seems that the Lu family knows Lu Chuan’s current location, so they immediately sent people over!”
“Who is leading the troops?”
Qin Xiong asked urgently.
“I don’t know.” Qin Shuang shook her head.
Qin Xiong turned to look at Dongfang Cheng and Lu Chuan.
Things seem to be going wrong.
Gentlemen, I apologize for the intrusion.
We need to hurry back and prepare.”
Dongfang Cheng hastily asked, “Then Patriarch Qin, the matter we just discussed…”
“Let’s talk about it later, now is not a good time.”
“We must leave first.
We’ll meet again in the jianghu!”
He bowed to Lu Chuan and Dongfang Cheng and then turned and left the place.
Watching Qin Xiong’s hasty departure, Dongfang Cheng was stunned.
why the sudden change of heart?
I thought we were about to have new allies.”
Lu Chuan scoffed with disdain, “With his indecisive and timid nature, even if he were truly our ally, it wouldn’t necessarily be a good thing.”
“Just the arrival of reinforcements from the Lu Residence has scared him to this state; indeed, he is unreliable.”
Lu Chuan’s words made Dongfang Cheng quite agreeable.
“You do have a point, this isn’t necessarily a bad thing.”
“Just, after he goes back, won’t he change his mind and directly side with the Lu family?”
Lu Chuan nodded slightly.
“Young Master Dongfang, send someone to gather intel.
Try to get as much information as possible; I don’t want to make a move rashly.”
“Don’t worry, Young Master Lu, I will send someone right away.”
At this moment, at the entrance of Dongfang Residence, Qin Xiong stepped out, panting heavily with beads of sweat on his forehead.
“Thank goodness we didn’t close the deal, thank goodness…”
“The current situation is extremely perilous; one wrong step could lead to utter disaster.”
“I’m relieved we didn’t form an alliance; otherwise, the reinforcements from the Lu family could tear us apart in minutes!”
Qin Shuang looked at Qin Xiong curiously, “Dad, does this mean we are going to side with the Lu family?”
Qin Xiong took a deep breath, “It’s a crisis but also an opportunity.
If we handle it well, we might become one of the top five aristocratic families.”
“I still trust the strength of the Lu family; after all, they are an established tyrant-type family, not something the Dongfang family and a young man can compare with.”
“I almost made a mistake.”
“Prepare the carriage, I need to make a trip to Lu Manor!”
Qin Xiong looked seriously at Qin Shuang.
going to be hopping back and forth and finally side with the Lu family?”
“Exactly, the trend is very clear now.
Since the Lu Residence Headquarters has sent support, then the Lu family is undoubtedly the winning side now.”
“We will join the Lu family now, become their spearhead, work hard for them, and when the Dongfang family is annihilated, it will be our time to divide their wealth!”
Qin Xiong revealed a greedy smile; he intended to seize this opportunity to lead his entire family to soar to the heavens!