167: Grab (Part 1)

Bai Tang looked at the spirited True Disciple before her, looking at Chen Cuo, she truly couldn't imagine that Chen Cuo was initially just a martial artist from the Lower Realm.

Although his talent had already astonished the Family members, his growth was still dazzling enough.

She thought to herself, "Chen Cuo currently lacks support from a power, and this is precisely when he needs people. For my Bai Family to join him, there is indeed great potential."

Moreover, the Bai Family already had a natural connection with him, and it was precisely the right time to help each other.

The Bai Family was currently in a rising phase of its business. At this time, there was no retreat; if the Bai Family's power could not advance further, it would face utter destruction.

Bai Tang knew clearly that due to the Fire Spirit Ring business, the Bai Family's accumulated wealth was gradually becoming enormous. In the near future, it would definitely attract a large amount of attention, or rather, hostility.

If they couldn't seize this opportunity to convert wealth into strength, the Bai Family would inevitably not escape the fate of being completely consumed by others.

Due to the agreement, it was also necessary for Chen Cuo to provide shelter to the Bai Family, but this kind of shelter was only superficial protection and could not be comprehensive in every aspect.

But fortunately, Bai Tang had timely advanced to a Foundation Establishment cultivator. Two Foundation Establishment cultivators in one Family was already a formidable power for most people.

Now Chen Cuo had even personally come to seek her, wanting to deepen this exchange of interests, rather than just a simple agreement.

Bai Tang thought of many things in an instant, and summarizing the pros and cons, Chen Cuo's words were beneficial and harmless to the Bai Family.

It was just that his attitude was completely business-like, without the slightest emotional attention towards her, which made Bai Tang feel a strange emotion for a moment.

But she still said, "The Bai Family is willing to fully assist Senior Brother and serve under Senior Brother."

These words were unexpected by Chen Cuo. Chen Cuo's original intention was an equal partnership: Chen Cuo would provide more shelter to the Bai Family, and the Bai Family would become Chen Cuo's logistical supply.

However, Bai Tang's meaning clearly stated that the entire Bai Family would submit to him, willing to be his vanguard.

"Junior Sister, you speak too seriously. These words are absolutely unacceptable. I and the Bai Family are originally in a mutually beneficial relationship; why should it be like this!"

Chen Cuo refused. The Bai Family still had a debt of gratitude towards him, and in terms of relationship, there was even a distinction between master and subordinate. Although he was not truly a member of the Bai Family, he was still a consultant to the Bai Family.

How could there be such an inversion of roles? If he truly did this, his reputation would probably be ruined.

Outsiders would only say that he used his power to bully others and seize the Bai Family. How could that be acceptable?

Bai Tang pondered for a moment and also understood the reasoning. She had spoken incorrectly just now. She turned and said, "Senior Brother, please forgive me; it was my improper consideration. What does Senior Brother intend for my Bai Family to do?"

Bai Tang was now considered half the Family Head of the Bai Family. In reality, her say was even more significant than that of Bai Luochen, the Family Head. Otherwise, she wouldn't have dared to agree so readily.

Of course, there were also various considerations, including the vital interests of the Family and Chen Cuo's excellent character.

"Following him is definitely the future path for the Bai Family."

Chen Cuo needed a large amount of resources and also thought of the Bai Family immediately. The two were in agreement, and it also constituted a deeper level of interest binding.

Thus, they hit it off immediately.

Upon hearing Bai Tang's inquiry, Chen Cuo fell into thought. He hadn't really decided which aspect to start with for acquiring cultivation resources.

It wasn't that he had no methods, but rather that there were too many paths. The reputation of Lingbao Mountain, as well as its very mature commercial system, meant that families like the Bai Family, who were dependent on it, also followed suit. They were all well-known merchants in the Cultivator world, except they dealt in business for Cultivators.

"What exactly needs to be done? I haven't decided yet. You should first recruit people to establish a Chamber of Commerce."

"A Chamber of Commerce exclusively for me. Then I will regularly take out some refined Magical Artifacts and Magic Treasures for sale. As for other businesses, you can certainly try them, awaiting my next step in the plan."