Within the He family's Sacred Dynasty residence, high walls enclosed a deep courtyard. Sunlight spilled down, shifting flower shadows across the walls, while a locust tree cast shade over the courtyard.
In this grand household courtyard, where artificial hills, ponds, and pavilions formed a picturesque scene, He Jin paced leisurely with an imposing, noble air. Though dressed casually, his presence was overwhelming. Accompanied by an attendant holding a sunshade, he carried a letter to a pavilion beside the pond and sat down.
With a wave of his hand, the attendant put away the umbrella and withdrew, leaving him bathed in the gentle sunlight.
By then, he had received detailed news regarding the trip of the two daughters from the Vassal States, and he also learned that Jiang Dali had broken through to the Return to Truth 8th Realm. He could not help but smile faintly. "How could a golden-scaled creature remain trapped in a pond? The fierce tiger I favored has not disappointed me."
"Father! Since the Black Wind Stronghold Master has already displayed such extraordinary potential ahead of time, why not increase our investment before he has completely climbed to the peak? He has recently come into conflict with the person who founded Heaven's Gate and slew the phoenix. Given Black Wind Stronghold's power and standing in the Vassal States, they are bound to contend with Heaven's Gate."
He Hongzhi, the second daughter of the He family, approached. With clear, limpid eyes and a lovely face, her appearance and temperament seemed like a blend of He Lingxu and He Lingyue. She sat elegantly beside He Jin and asked her question.
He Jin smiled. "Hongzhi, as merchants, we cannot blindly raise our stakes in an investment. We must keep our composure. Even though our He family is now wealthier than