Persuading Jiang Yunfeng

"Saying it now is unconvincing. I prefer to let facts speak for themselves. You'll see if I can take first place later," Jiang Chen said.

"Alright, then Grandpa will see how you take first place. Haha." Jiang Tian left with a laugh.

From Jiang Chen, he saw the arrogance of youth.

After Jiang Tian left, Jiang Yunfeng said to Jiang Chen, "Chen'er, why did you promise to compensate forty thousand spirit stones? I can't possibly gather that many spirit stones in a short time." Jiang Yunfeng looked troubled.

He also blamed Jiang Chen for being too impulsive, making such a bold promise for such a significant matter without consulting him.

If they couldn't repay the forty thousand spirit stones later, it would become a laughingstock.

Jiang Hai would have even more reason to mock him then.

"Father, don't worry. I'll cover these forty thousand spirit stones. You don't need to worry," Jiang Chen said.

"What? Forty thousand spirit stones is not a small sum. You'll cover it? Where did you get so many spirit stones from?" Jiang Yunfeng was shocked.

Not long ago, Jiang Chen was still asking him for spirit stones and resources.

How could this Jiang Chen be so wealthy all of a sudden after such a short time?

Admittedly, Jiang Chen had been a bit strange lately. His strength had surged, not to mention that he could produce forty thousand spirit stones. Was this Jiang Chen hiding something from him?

Furthermore, he had even built a good relationship with Elder Huo and asked Elder Huo to save him.

Jiang Yunfeng felt like he could no longer see through Jiang Chen.

Ever since Jiang Chen woke up, he felt that Jiang Chen had changed a lot, becoming more confident.

At the same time, he had also become more of a genius.

Jiang Yunfeng was aware of Jiang Chen's cultivation at the Martial Artist Realm Tenth Level, which had greatly surprised him at the time.

How could his strength have increased so much in such a short period?

Jiang Chen said he had encountered a fortunate encounter, but he didn't elaborate on what it was.

Everyone had their own secrets, and since Jiang Chen was his son, Jiang Yunfeng was naturally happy for him and didn't press further.

"Father, please rest assured. Don't worry about this matter. By the way, Grandpa is preparing to select the next Patriarch. Father, I hope you will also compete," Jiang Chen said.

"Ah? I have to compete too? But I don't really want to be the Patriarch," Jiang Yunfeng said.

He disliked power struggles.

He felt it would harm the relationship between brothers. Being an elder was good enough.

"Father, if you don't become the Patriarch, and the Great Elder becomes the Patriarch, he will definitely make things difficult for you. As long as you become the Patriarch, with Grandpa's support, he won't be able to cause much trouble," Jiang Chen said.

Jiang Chen's ambition was not in Qingyue Town, but on a larger stage.

He still had to get revenge.

Jiang Chen also hoped that the Jiang Family could leave Qingyue Town and develop into a larger group of geniuses.

Only if Jiang Yunfeng became the Patriarch would Jiang Chen have the motivation to support the Jiang Family's development and improve its strength.

Otherwise, if Jiang Hai became the Patriarch, Jiang Chen would have no mood to support the Jiang Family.

Of course, in Jiang Chen's eyes, the first priority was to improve Jiang Yunfeng's strength, and then to support the other members of the Jiang Family.

Only if Jiang Yunfeng's strength was far superior to other Jiang Family members could he firmly hold the position of Patriarch.

"Father, do you understand what I mean?" Jiang Chen asked.

"Do you really want me to be the Patriarch?" Jiang Yunfeng asked.

"Yes, I truly do. I hope you become the Patriarch so that you can protect yourself and Mother when I'm not around," Jiang Chen said.

Hearing Jiang Chen mention his wife, Jiang Yunfeng's heart was touched.

That's right, Li Huirong had been married to him for so many years, and he hadn't had any glorious moments. If he lived a mediocre life like this forever, wouldn't that be too much of a failure?

If he became the Patriarch, he would have more resources and the conditions to break through to the Martial Grandmaster Realm and gain a longer lifespan.

At that time, he would also have the conditions to help Li Huirong's strength advance further.

Not long ago, Jiang Yunfeng had indeed been quite laid-back, without much ambition, believing that his family's peace and safety was the greatest happiness. He had always thought so.

Now that Jiang Chen said his ambitions were beyond the Jiang Family, and his son had such awareness, how could he, the father, fall behind?

"Chen'er, your words have enlightened me. A person should strive for progress. I know what I need to do now. I want to become the Patriarch." A sharp glint flashed in Jiang Yunfeng's eyes.

"Good." Jiang Chen nodded.

Jiang Yunfeng did not stop Jiang Chen from achieving his goals.

Jiang Chen's talent was far superior to his own; he should have a better stage and not be confined to a small Jiang Family.

"Father, this time, I want to become first place. It will be of great help to your competition for the Patriarch position," Jiang Chen said.

"Go for it, Chen'er. With your cultivation, Jiang Dong is probably no match for you," Jiang Yunfeng nodded.

After the father and son chatted for a while, they parted ways. Jiang Chen returned to the area for the Jiang Family's talented disciples.

Jiang Yunfeng returned to the area for the Jiang Family elders, where the elders sat.

The seating arrangement was based on seniority.

"The Jiang Family's geniuses this year seem quite impressive. I heard they have over ten talents at or above the Martial Artist Realm Tenth Level," said the Third Elder of the Wang Family.

This time, the Third Elder of the Wang Family had brought people to represent the Wang Family as spectators.

"Indeed, the Jiang Family has produced many talents this year," the Second Elder of the Zhou Family said with a smile.

Although the three great families occasionally competed, their relationship with each other was still quite good.

There were no major conflicts.

The three families coexisted peacefully, as this was the best outcome they all desired. The three great families operated different businesses.

There were few conflicts, and sometimes the three families would even join forces to prevent the Bloodfire Mercenary Group from entering Qingyue Town.

With the three great families watching, the Bloodfire Mercenary Group dared not act recklessly in Qingyue Town.

It could be said that the three great families shared a relationship of mutual dependence, like lips and teeth.

If they were to weaken each other, the Bloodfire Mercenary Group would take advantage of the situation and the consequences would be dire.

Every town was controlled by a power now. Although the Bloodfire Mercenary Group was powerful, they did not dare to act recklessly.

Otherwise, even if they managed to conquer a town, the Bloodfire Mercenary Group would suffer heavy losses, and their deterrence against surrounding forces would be significantly weakened.

In this world, strength was everything.

Currently, the Bloodfire Mercenary Group could only engage in plundering outside the towns.

The surrounding towns all did the same.

The Bloodfire Mercenary Group was their common threat.

As long as the threat remained, they could not feel at ease.

"Wang Family, Zhou Family, you flatter me. Your families' geniuses are also excellent and no less than those of our Jiang Family," Jiang Tian said with a smile.

They exchanged pleasantries.

After all, some superficial courtesy had to be maintained.

"Jiang Yunfeng, your son Jiang Chen was quite arrogant just now. After the competition begins, I'd like to see how arrogant he can still be," Jiang Hai said to Jiang Yunfeng, sitting beside him.

He wanted his eldest son, Jiang Dong, to deal with Jiang Chen.

As for his second son, Jiang Nan, he had already been defeated by Jiang Chen, so he wouldn't mention him. Now, Jiang Dong was the one he was counting on.

"Jiang Hai, let's wait and see. Don't assume your son Jiang Dong has secured first place. My son Jiang Chen is also quite capable," Jiang Yunfeng replied calmly.