Chen Cong slowly said, "Next, let's discuss what comes after this. Look at the state I'm in—I'm afraid I'll be lying in bed for a year or more. As for my brother, his injuries are even worse than mine, and his life or death is still uncertain."
Chen Menglin continued, "Old Taro has always been blessed with great fortune. This time, he was mainly badly wounded because he used 'Sword and Man as One.'"
"Still, if Fourth Uncle could survive injuries that severe back then, with Xiu Xin treating him at his side, he will definitely turn danger into safety."
Chen Cong nodded, then said, "Even if my brother pulls through, the road to recovery will be long."
"A snake can't move without its head. How should we handle Chen Lin Village and the Duke Residence?"
Chen Menglin pondered for a moment before saying, "How about calling Old Hong back?"
Chen Cong shook his head. "That won't do. Leaving aside the fact that our agreement with the Ning Family has yet to expire, we still have certain plans in the future that will require the Ning Family's help. Having him return would truly be inappropriate."
Chen Menglin thought it over, then said, "Then why not let Xiao Xun step up directly?"
"He is the Young Clan Leader, after all. With Old Taro injured, having him serve as acting clan leader is both reasonable and proper."
Chen Cong frowned. "But we originally intended to have Xiao Xun keep a low profile for a few more years."
"His advancement speed is simply too fast. After breaking through, his body became younger. There's no hiding that even if we wanted to."
Three years ago, Chen Xun had only been rank 87. After taking the immortal herb, he advanced by one level, and his