274: Chapter 274 Action!

The three of them were somewhat surprised by Jiu's arrival, but they still returned the greeting warmly.

After some pleasantries, Jiu went straight to the point.

"My Old Ancestor instructed me to ensure this letter is delivered into your hands. Once you have read it, you will understand." As he spoke, Jiu pulled the prepared letter from his robes and handed it to Family Head Pei Yongsheng.

After receiving the letter, Family Head Pei Yongsheng did not shy away from opening it in front of everyone.

Before long, he had finished reading the contents of the letter.

"What does the letter say?" Pei Dinglong asked.

Family Head Pei Yongsheng did not speak; he casually handed the letter to Pei Dinglong.

Just then, Pei Dingming, who was beside them, curiously leaned in to take a look.

"You have both seen the contents of the letter. Tell me your thoughts," Family Head Pei Yongsheng said.

"I am familiar with this matter; I will make the trip myself," Pei Dinglong volunteered.

Family Head Pei Yongsheng reminded him, "It is no problem if Pei Dinglong is willing to go. However, this time is different from the last; the situation is much more complex, and you will likely have to stay for quite some time after arriving."

Pei Dinglong grinned and stretched on the spot. Were it not for his head of white hair, his vitality would be no less than that of a young man. "No problem, I am just idling anyway. This Elder has long wanted to visit Jinhuai Prefecture; this is a perfect opportunity to stretch my old bones."

Seeing Pei Dinglong like this, Family Head Pei Yongsheng knew that asking was pointless.

Back when Pei Qingyun went to Deep Water Harbor to seek help from the Longxi Pei Clan, Family Head Pei Yongsheng had actually intended to send someone else, not Pei Dinglong, but another Elder of the Pei Clan in the Middle Stage of the Six Bowels Realm.

As one of the few militants among the Elders of the Longxi Pei Clan, Pei Dinglong's strength was enough to rank in the top three of the Longxi Pei Clan.

Ordinary matters did not require his handling. However, after hearing about this, he had chosen to volunteer.

Thus, he turned his gaze to Pei Dingming, who was beside him, "Elder Pei Dingming, what is your opinion?"

Pei Dingming said indifferently, "I have no objections; Family Head, you decide."

Family Head Pei Yongsheng said, "Since that is the case, you and Pei Dinglong will both go to Jinhuai Prefecture to assist Clan Elder Pei Qingyun in handling this matter."

"Yes," the two replied.

After sending the two off, Family Head Pei Yongsheng went directly to Dengyun Pavilion to inform Pei Yuhuan about the letter.

Sending two Six Viscera Grandmasters at once, who might also be detained in Jinhuai Prefecture for a long time, was no small matter for the Longxi Pei Clan.

If it were not for the fact that Pei Dinglong and Pei Dingming happened to run into each other and both had no objections, Family Head Pei Yongsheng would not have been able to decide so quickly.

Matters like this generally require a decision from the Elder Council.

After understanding the full story, a rare look of surprise appeared on Pei Yuhuan's face, "That kid Pei Qingyun looks quite honest and steady; how did he end up clashing with the Jinhuai Qian Clan?"

Upon hearing this, Family Head Pei Yongsheng felt a wave of shame.

If it weren't Pei Yuhuan who said this, he would have immediately slapped him across the face.

Unless one was blind, one could not say such things.

How is he honest and steady?

How long has it been since the last time he borrowed people?

It has only been a little over a year, and he is here to borrow people again.

An honest person would dare to go up against a second-rate family with the strength of a third-rate family?

What honest person is this arrogant?

This is clearly a troublemaker.

At his age, he is still so good at causing trouble.

Those who didn't know better would think he was a young Prodigy.

Fortunately, Pei Qingyun pays well; otherwise, he, as Family Head, would have objections.

"I am not entirely sure of the reason either. However, based on my deduction, it should be the Qian Clan's fault. I have sent Pei Dinglong and Pei Dingming to Jinhuai to handle this matter," Family Head Pei Yongsheng replied.

In Jinhuai Prefecture, the Qian Clan is undoubtedly the number one. But to the Longxi Pei Clan, they really do not count for much.

Even in terms of Grandmaster-level power, the Longxi Pei Clan is stronger than the Jinhuai Qian Clan.

Not to mention the existence of the Meridian Opening Realm, which is a dimension-reduction strike for ordinary second-rate families.

Pei Yuhuan did not deny it; Family Head Pei Yongsheng's deduction was likely the truth.

This is just like the Pei Clan's status in Longxi.

Which Longxi Great Family would dare to actively provoke the Pei Clan? That would be like an old man eating arsenic—seeking death.

If anything, it is the Longxi Pei Clan suppressing other Great Families.

"This matter was handled well. With Pei Dinglong and Pei Dingming there, there should be no worries," Pei Yuhuan agreed.

"We are all one family; mutual support is only right," Family Head Pei Yongsheng said with a sincere face.

Upon hearing this, the corners of Pei Yuhuan's mouth twitched.

If he hadn't read the contents of the letter, he would have actually believed Family Head Pei Yongsheng's nonsense.

In order to borrow people, Pei Qingyun naturally promised compensation, and the compensation was not low.

Wealth moves people's hearts.

As long as the wealth is in place, there is nothing that cannot be done.

Although as long as Pei Yuhuan is alive, the friendship between the main branch and the branch family cannot be broken, that is not a long-term plan.

Interests are the foundation for maintaining the friendship between the two families.

As for that bit of Bloodline sentiment, it will only fade away with the passage of time.

Pei Yuhuan said, "It is enough that you have this intention; I will give you this yuan-cleansing pill."

"Many thanks, Old Ancestor," Family Head Pei Yongsheng said excitedly.

Just as the two were chatting, Pei Dinglong and Pei Dingming, along with Jiu, embarked on their journey to Jinhuai Prefecture.

...

Jinhuai Prefecture City.

The Qian Clan's ancestral grounds.

After learning about the pre-sale situation of yuanhong phase ii, Qian Ninghe could no longer remain calm.

In less than ten days, the pre-sale amount for the shops in yuanhong phase ii had already reached fifty percent.

This figure may not be entirely accurate, but the deviation would not be too large.

A pre-sale amount of seven or eight hundred thousand taels of silver—even his Qian Clan would be tempted by this wealth.

Although his Qian Clan is the number one Great Family in Jinhuai, their total annual income is only four million taels of silver.

Seven or eight hundred thousand taels is already equivalent to one quarter of the Qian Clan's income.

Of course, the shops in yuanhong phase ii are being sold as a one-time transaction, so it cannot be compared in this way; it is only short-term income.

Unlike the Qian Clan, whose annual stable income reaches this figure.

But even so, for the Qian Clan, it is a significant windfall.

No one complains about having too much money.

Not to mention that the Pei Clan has long been a thorn in the side of the Qian Clan.

In fact, even if yuanhong phase ii were losing money, the Qian Clan would still take action.

It is just that the timing would not be so urgent.

Any success of the Pei Clan is a harsh slap in the face to the Qian Clan.

"I cannot wait any longer. If I wait any later, I will miss the best time." Thinking of this, Qian Ninghe summoned the Qian Clan's steward.