Leaving a Line When Doing Things

"Senior Brother, something's happened! Everyone's saying the Liu Family's Foundation Establishment ancestor offended a Golden Core Great Expert outside and met with disaster."

"Yeah, there are all sorts of rumors going around."

Li Han and Qi Feng spoke with worried expressions about the news that suddenly erupted. It was clear someone was deliberately spreading it.

Lin Chang'an, dressed in a brocade robe, looked at the two and shook his head, "Don't panic."

However, seeing Lin Chang'an's calm demeanor, Qi Feng gave a wry smile, "Brother Lin, if something truly happens to the Liu Family, it will cause massive upheaval, and then things will be chaotic."

If chaos ensued, they, with their low cultivation and lack of special skills, would be the first wave of cannon fodder, hence their worry.

If anyone didn't want any turmoil here, it would definitely be people like them.

"Don't worry. The Purple Copper Spirit Mine has only been mined for three years. If anyone doesn't want the market town to be in turmoil, besides you all, the sect is the least likely to want it."

Seeing Qi Feng's needless worry, Lin Chang'an smiled easily and led the two towards Elder Lu's residence.

Elder Lu's Residence.

Qi Feng and Li Han waited respectfully outside the residence. When Lin Chang'an entered, besides Zhang Qing, all the other stewards were also present. It could be said that more than half of the sect's elite had gathered.

"Elder Lu."

In front of so many people, Lin Chang'an cupped his hands with a smile towards Elder Lu, creating an impression of a good relationship between master and disciple.

Elder Lu, seated in his chair, nodded slightly after seeing everyone had arrived. "Since everyone is here, you've all heard about the events outside, haven't you?"

As Elder Lu's gaze swept over them, Zhang Qing respectfully cupped his hands in front of everyone. "Elder Lu, the news has spread everywhere. Has something really happened to the Liu Family?"

As Zhang Qing finished speaking, the others revealed looks of curiosity, and some even showed greedy eyes. If the Liu Family were to fall, their massive assets would be very tempting.

"The Liu Family's two Foundation Establishment Great Experts, along with the Liu Family Head and most of the clan's elites, have perished."

Elder Lu did not mention the cause of the incident, only calmly observing the situation of the Liu Family. However, his definitive tone caused the main hall to erupt into chaos.

"What are we waiting for? Let's take down the Liu Family immediately!"

"Yes, Elder Lu, the swift get it, the slow get nothing."

"If the Liu Family falls, won't the Beast Taming Zhou Family become even more unrestrained!"

The crowd was first startled, then showed impatience. Some were eager to snatch a piece of the pie, while the smarter ones thought of the threat posed by the Beast Taming Zhou Family.

Although Lin Chang'an was prepared, he couldn't help but sigh inwardly upon hearing the news. He knew that no one could predict when the unexpected would happen; even Foundation Establishment Great Experts could disappear without warning.

This was the difference between small and large forces. The loss of even one Foundation Establishment Great Expert could be a devastating blow.

While the crowd was buzzing with discussion, almost everyone was eager to seize the Liu Family's assets. Only a few saw the potential danger. Elder Lu's eyes flashed with a hint of disappointment at this scene.

Lin Chang'an remained silent. It was human nature to be eager to snatch a piece of the pie when the Liu Family fell, but for the sect at this moment…

"Chang'an, what are your thoughts?"

With Elder Lu's sudden question, Lin Chang'an, who was in the crowd, attracted everyone's attention.

Lin Chang'an looked up at everyone, and at Elder Lu's expectant gaze, he smiled humbly.

"Since the news of the Liu Family's misfortune has already broken, I assume all the major families and forces already know. Have they already decided the future of the Liu Family?"

Lin Chang'an's rhetorical question left everyone somewhat confused, but Elder Lu couldn't help but show a hint of a gratified smile.

Looking at the others, Elder Lu glared with displeasure and snorted impatiently, "Seeing others in trouble, you all act like hungry wolves. Shameful!"

Faced with Elder Lu's reprimand, the others were completely bewildered. If the Liu Family fell, shouldn't they be feasting instead of just watching others eat?

Seeing that the others had not yet reacted, Elder Lu sighed helplessly, his eyes showing a trace of weariness.

"You all, the sect is now on the right track. We are not like those disreputable robber cultivators outside."

Looking at everyone, Elder Lu's warning gaze fixed on them, and he said sternly, "Change your bandit nature. The Liu Family is our ally. If our ally falls, and we can't resist the urge to take a bite, what will others think of the sect?"

"Elder Lu, are you saying we should just watch others…" one person said with some reluctance, but under Elder Lu's glare, his voice grew weaker and weaker until he finally lowered his head, not daring to continue.

Elder Lu snorted coldly and said, "The Liu Family is indeed a piece of fat meat, and everyone can't wait to take a bite, but we cannot."

"As allies, if we eagerly move against the Liu Family, who will dare to trust us in the future? Will anyone sincerely ally with us to resist the Zhou Family? What have we worked so hard for all these years?"

Elder Lu glared at these people with a sense of disappointment, saying coldly, "The Liu Family and we are allies. Now that the Liu Family is in trouble, we must take the banner of protecting the Liu Family, and at the same time, let everyone know that the Great Sword Sect has not abandoned its allies!"

A person without trust cannot stand; a business without trust cannot prosper; a nation without trust will decline!

Having said this, Elder Lu looked deeply at everyone and finally said coldly, "But now the Liu Family is ownerless. Zhang Qing, send people to protect the Liu Family's West City properties."

"Yes!"

After these words, a few people in the crowd seemed to understand something and showed expressions of sudden enlightenment, but most were somewhat resentful and still didn't understand.

Seeing this, Elder Lu felt somewhat frustrated. He had already made his intentions clear, but they were all fools. The Liu Family's assets would certainly be taken, but not so obviously!

"Chang'an, you explain!"

Elder Lu, feeling stifled, had no choice but to ask Lin Chang'an to explain his intentions. Under everyone's confused gazes, Lin Chang'an reluctantly stepped forward.

"Elder Lu's meaning is very simple. Right now, who has the strongest influence in our region?"

"Of course, it's the Beast Taming Zhou Family. Does that even need to be asked?" One person frowned and snorted, stating the obvious.

However, Lin Chang'an nodded slightly and said solemnly, "That's right. Everyone knows the Zhou Family is the strongest. And the reason we have been able to contend with the Zhou Family and maintain peace these past few years is entirely due to our alliance with the Liu Family and our joint efforts with other forces."

"Right now, with the Liu Family having just run into trouble, the Beast Taming Zhou Family would most want to see us fighting over the Liu Family's assets and causing unrest. How could we possibly contend with the Beast Taming Zhou Family then? Besides!"

As he said this, Lin Chang'an looked up at Elder Lu with a smile, cupping his hands in a salute. "Besides, Senior Lu's foresight is remarkable; I'm sure everything has already been arranged."

Looking at Lin Chang'an, Elder Lu showed a rare, pleased smile before turning to the others and letting out a cold snort.

"The Liu Family has encountered trouble, and we will offer our protection. However, the current Liu Family can no longer safeguard these industries. Therefore, the sect, along with the Li, Ye, and other families, will jointly protect the Liu Family's Purple Copper Spirit Mine industry to prevent unrest in the market town."

To put it plainly, with a powerful enemy lurking, they couldn't afford internal conflict. And with the Liu Family having lost two Foundation Establishment Great Experts, they naturally couldn't hold onto such vast resources.

So, they would join forces to divide these resources, and the Liu Family would receive everyone's protection – a win-win situation!

Aren't they joining forces precisely to counter the Beast Taming Zhou Family? If one family were to encounter trouble and the others moved to annex them, this alliance would eventually crumble. At least with the Great Sword Sect taking the lead in this manner, they've left a sliver of room for maneuver, and the various powers can breathe a sigh of relief.

The Liu Family serves as an example. Look, the Liu Family had this incident, and the Great Sword Sect still took the lead in protecting them. After all, no one can say for sure whether tomorrow or an accident will come first.

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