Heaven Would Favor Everyone Who Knew What Was Good for Them!

Zheng Yu was born into the Zheng Lineage Zheng Lineage, which was a prestigious and influential family.

Now, thanks to Zheng Yu, the Zheng Lineage's status has risen even higher.

Many people don't understand why these aristocratic families send their disciples to various powerful forces. Doesn't this reduce the number of their outstanding disciples?

That's completely wrong!

A scion of a prestigious family, nurtured from childhood—what? Have these families gone mad? Are they raising him just to send him into various powerful factions to become their ally?

If that's really the case, then there's no way the powerful families and the major forces could have any conflicts.

Disciples of aristocratic families typically enter major powers under two circumstances.

The first method involves aristocratic families sending their talented disciples to various powerful factions to become their disciples. In this way, these aristocratic family disciples can learn various martial arts techniques and acquire various resources within these factions.

However, such disciples generally do not achieve particularly high levels of success in the Future. Therefore, once they reach a certain age or it is determined that there is no longer an opportunity for them to advance, the sect will usually choose to have them enter the sect's various industries.

These scions of aristocratic families would become a source of support for their families within the industries of various powerful entities.

Therefore, after being sent to a sect to study, disciples from aristocratic families can also become an asset to their families in various fields.

The second scenario is similar to Zheng Yu, who possesses extraordinary talent. After entering Martial Emperor City, Zheng Yu essentially severed all ties with the Zheng Lineage.

Because someone like Zheng Yu could very well become the Future ruler of Martial Emperor City would absolutely not allow the Martial Emperor City the Zheng family!

Therefore, aristocratic families almost never contact Zheng Yu privately anymore, and some even cut off all contact with Zheng Yu altogether.

What the hell? You're saying this would be a huge loss for the aristocratic families?

Brother... you don't understand the saying "blood is thicker than water" at all...

Zheng Yu has severed ties with the Zheng Lineage, but are the outside world fools? If Zheng Yu were to become the ruler of Martial Emperor City one day, would the outside world completely disregard Zheng Yu background?

Zheng Yu claimed to have completely severed ties with the Zheng Lineage, but if the Zheng Lineage were to face a life-or-death crisis, wouldn't Zheng Yu be allowed to help?

Therefore, even if some things are cut off, they can never be completely severed; this is the principle behind the saying "the lotus root is broken but still connected."

However, such exceptional talents usually know how to maintain a proper balance and understand their own position.

What is this? What if there's something you can't figure out?

If Zheng Yu were the kind of person who couldn't understand his place, he wouldn't be where he is today!

Zheng Yu was well aware that from the moment he became Cheng Xiaotian's personal disciple, his primary identity was that of the Future heir of Martial Emperor City, and his identity as a disciple of a noble family, Zheng Yu, would always have to come second.

If Zheng Yu had to choose between Martial Emperor City and the Zheng Lineage, both facing life-or-death situations, he would have no choice but to choose Martial Emperor City!

However, this turmoil involving aristocratic families involves families across the Three Continents, including Zheng Yu's Zheng Lineage. As a result, the Zheng Lineage tried every means to get Zheng Yu to help them find out the current attitude of the Vast Heaven Holy Land.

Zheng Yu was in a dilemma, but eventually came to Vast Heaven Holy Land after obtaining Cheng Xiaotian's permission.

Since this matter was for the Zheng Lineage, but did not conflict with the interests of Martial Emperor City, Cheng Xiaotian did not stop it.

Therefore, Zheng Yu arrived at Vast Heaven Holy Land immediately. Instead of going directly to Senior Brother Xinghe, Zheng Yu chose to see Ma Liang.

As everyone knows, Ma Liang is Senior Brother Xinghe, so it would be rash to go directly to Senior Brother Xinghe about many things. Going to Ma Liang might yield more information.

"Ma Liang, we're not strangers. You should know why I'm here. So tell me the truth: what exactly is Senior Brother Xinghe planning to do this time? Tell me!"

Zheng Yu didn't stand on ceremony and went straight to the point.

Facing Zheng Yu, Ma Liang didn't hold back. Ma Liang directly stated that Senior Brother Xinghe weren't for the sake of the powerful families, but for the common people, so Senior Brother Xinghe's help must be genuine!

Hearing this, Zheng Yu felt much more at ease. After all, Senior Brother Xinghe was unparalleled in benevolence and righteousness, which was perfectly reasonable.

"However... Senior Brother Xinghe said that he can't help all the aristocratic families this time either. Senior Brother Xinghe means to help those sensible aristocratic families, as for those aristocratic families with malicious intentions, Senior Brother Xinghe doesn't intend to let them go!"

Hearing Ma Liang's words, Zheng Yu's heart, which had just relaxed, suddenly tightened again.

What the heck? You're saying Senior Brother Xinghe doesn't intend to let those treacherous families off the hook?

Zheng Yu was genuinely nervous now. After all, although the Zheng Lineage was a prestigious clan, a thorough investigation revealed that Zheng Lineage might not be entirely clean.

Who can say their home is completely clean?

Besides, when negotiating with Senior Brother Xinghe, my foolish uncle was one of the most vocal... So it's not entirely unreasonable to say that the Zheng Lineage is the one harboring malicious intentions!

"Ma Liang, tell me the truth, how exactly was this 'harboring evil intentions' determined? Does it involve our Zheng Lineage?"

"I really don't know that, but... your Zheng Lineage was quite immature back then..."

Ma Liang looked at Zheng Yu with a smug expression. After all, Zheng Yu was so eager to call him "uncle" back then, but now he's scared of being held accountable?

But right after Ma Liang finished speaking, Zheng Yu immediately said, "Ma Liang, what are you saying... Although my uncle was shouting loudly at the time, you can't assume that our Zheng Lineage is ignorant just because my uncle was shouting loudly!"

So Ma Liang, tell me in detail how to determine whether a member of a prominent family is sensible or not?

Seeing the excited Zheng Yu, Ma Liang wanted to say a few words of comfort, but just as Ma Liang was about to speak, Ma Liang felt as if some special force suddenly stimulated his brain!

In that instant, Ma Liang suddenly thought of a few keywords...

Sensible!

Harboring malicious intentions!

Reciprocity is key!

These words seem fine on their own, but when combined with Zheng Yu's words, Ma Liang instantly understood!

So that's what Senior Brother Xinghe really meant!

What does it mean to be sensible? How do we determine whether someone is sensible or not?

Which powerful family harbors malicious intentions? And how can we determine that?

That's right, the key to determining whether someone is sensible or not, and whether they harbor malicious intentions, lies in the principle of reciprocity!

What does "reciprocity" mean?

Ma Liang explained that his understanding was, "If I send you something, shouldn't you send me something in return?"

As we all know, sensible people usually reciprocate by giving gifts after receiving them!

So, aren't people who know how to reciprocate a gift very considerate?

And those who accept gifts from others but don't even know how to reciprocate—you could say they're harboring malicious intentions!

Shouldn't we absolutely not let this kind of malicious person get away with it?

Ma Liang said it's working!

Everything is connected!

So that's what Senior Brother Xinghe meant. The key to Senior Brother Xinghe's idea of giving away things for free is not to whom the gift is given, but to whom it is not given.

Everyone knows that in this upheaval involving powerful families, a number of them will definitely be eliminated. But who will be among those eliminated?

Go take a look at the major powerful families now, and every single one of them suspects they might be among the ones to be dealt with!

In this situation, determining who should be punished and who shouldn't seems to be a very difficult task. After all, when you really look at these aristocratic families, they have all done some inappropriate things, but at the same time, they have all done things to serve the people.

So, given that everyone has both good and bad aspects, how do you decide who to target?

That's why Senior Brother Xinghe used the word "sensible"...

Ma Liang said, "Just look at Zheng Yu in front of you. He's very sensible." Ma Liang only mentioned the phrase "reciprocity" briefly, and Zheng Yu immediately understood and said, "Ma Liang, what you said makes sense!"

Zheng Yu said, "As the saying goes, it is impolite not to reciprocate! We, the Zheng Lineage, understand the importance of reciprocity very well. So, Brother Ma Liang, as long as the Vast Heaven Holy Land is willing to give our Zheng Lineage resources free of charge, our Zheng Lineage will definitely give back various shares to the Vast Heaven Holy Land free of charge!"

When it comes to being sensible, our Zheng Lineage is exceptionally sensible!

Seeing Zheng Yu's understanding expression, Ma Liang said, "Zheng Yu Since you understand, I, Ma Liang, fully believe that your Zheng Lineage is also a sensible family. Therefore, the resources of our Vast Heaven Holy Land will definitely be transported to your Zheng Lineage in return!"

This is just a matter of reciprocity!

Zheng Yu clasped his hands in greeting to Ma Liang, saying, "Brother Ma Liang is absolutely right. This is simply a matter of reciprocity!"

Watching Zheng Yu leave with a satisfied expression after exchanging gifts, Ma Liang quickly grabbed Zheng Yu and said, "This matter is between heaven, earth, you, and me! We dare not tell anyone else!"

With a serious expression, Zheng Yu said, "Brother Zheng Yu Ma Liang, rest assured, my mouth is tighter than a dead man's. Heaven, earth, you, and I know!"

That day, what only heaven, earth, you, and I knew, the whole Four Continents knew...

Goodness, the major families were incredibly sensible when they first heard the news...

What the heck? Why are all the major families so sensible?

That's because everyone misjudged Chu Xinghe's intentions in making his move!

Chu Xinghe, with his boundless imagination, will always be that god-like figure.

Everyone's attention is focused on whether Chu Xinghe has gone mad. Why would he give away resources to the major families for free? Is he crazy?

But it wasn't until Zheng Yu, whose mouth was as tight as a dead man's, brought back the news that everyone realized that the key to Chu Xinghe's move was not who got the resources, but who didn't.

Those who did not receive resources are on the list of those to be eliminated by the Vast Heaven Holy Land.

Are you, as a prominent family, absolutely certain that you will not be on this list?

If you're that confident, then go ahead, your family is truly invincible!

But if you don't have that confidence, how can you prevent your company from appearing on that list?

So sensible!

As the saying goes, Heaven will favor a sensible person, and Vast Heaven will surely favor sensible families as well!

So in this situation, it all comes down to who is more sensible!

It must be said that the Zheng Lineage behind Zheng Yu is truly sensible. On that very day, the Zheng Lineage announced to the public that Zheng Lineage were willing to give away 30% of their annual share as a gift to Vast Heaven Holy Land in gratitude for Vast Heaven Holy Land's compassion.

The Zheng Lineage stated that they, as aristocratic families, had remained indifferent to the crises facing the Three Continents, which they now find utterly infuriating. However, even under such circumstances, the Vast Heaven Holy Land was still willing to provide resources to help them free of charge, and they were grateful for that!

So even though the resources from the Vast Heaven Holy Land haven't been delivered to our Zheng Lineage yet, we know that the Vast Heaven Holy Land will never abandon Zheng Lineage. Therefore, with a grateful heart, we Zheng Lineage sending our share in advance!

Tell me, is our Zheng Lineage sensible or not?