This Is Not Flattery, but the Will of the People!

The newcomers were Zhang Xuanshuo, the second son of the Xuan Generation, and Zhang Xuanfeng, the sixth son.

Zhang Xuanshuo is twenty-six years old this year, possesses Five-element Spiritual Root, and Qi Refining Fifth Layer.

Zhang Xuanfeng seventeen years old this year, only a few months older than Zhang Xuanchen. Four Spiritual Roots and Qi Refining Fourth Layer.

Both of them are children of uncles of the Hong Generation in their clan, so they don't need to worry about Spirit Stone or Cultivation Resources at this stage.

"Haha, Seventh Brother, it's been almost two years since we last met."

He's grown quite a bit taller; he's almost as tall as me now.

Hahaha."

Zhang Xuanshuo has a forthright personality, and his loud laughter immediately attracted the attention of many people.

Zhang Xuanchen said helplessly, "Second Brother, this isn't the place to talk."

"Oh, oh, oh, look at my brain. Sixth Brother, you stay by the counter and watch things. I'm going to talk to Seventh Brother."

Without waiting for Zhang Xuanfeng's refusal, she pulled Zhang Xuanchen and Zhang Xuanli down to the ground.

That was where the Zhang Family Disciple lived and cultivated.

Second-tier Top-grade Spirit Gathering Formation has been set up.

Zhang Xuanli looked at her sixth brother, who had a worried expression, and smiled:

"Go, Sixth Brother!"

Zhang Xuanfeng gave a wry smile and secretly vowed to find an opportunity to make his second brother suffer!

Let them know what the consequences will be if they treat him like a laborer!

The basement walls are inlaid with hundreds of Luminous Pearl, making the entire area as bright as day.

There wasn't a single dark spot.

The three sat on a stone bench. Zhang Xuanshuo poured a cup of Spirit Tea for the two of them, gave them a thumbs up, and smiled:

"Seventh brother, I really don't know how you're thinking, you've come up with so many ideas for the development association."

"You deserve immense credit for the Xuanxiao Merchant Guild's rapid growth to its current state in just five years."

Zhang Xuanchen naturally couldn't take all the credit for himself, since he had only put forward some theories.

It was Ninth Uncle and all the clansmen who worked hard in the Xuanxiao Merchant Guild who actually implemented it.

"Second brother, you flatter me too much. I was just offering some suggestions."

By the way, once these business tactics are implemented, quite a few forces will probably imitate them.

Upon hearing this, Zhang Xuanshuo slapped his thigh, his eyes filled with rage.

"It makes me so angry! Every time we come up with a new method, it's copied by the major powers within a month."

They have absolutely no shame!

After saying that, he downed the Spirit Tea in his hand in one gulp, clearly quite angry.

Hearing this, Zhang Xuanchen was not surprised at all.

This kind of thing is impossible to completely prevent; you can't just refuse to sell, can you?

"Second brother, there's no need to be so angry; this was unavoidable."

What we need is to quickly establish the reputation of the Xuanxiao Merchant Guild, and as the first implementers of these policies, we will definitely benefit the most.

Hasn't that already been proven?

Hearing this, Zhang Xuanshuo felt a little better, knowing that this was unavoidable.

She was just a little angry, after all, it was something her seventh brother had come up with with great difficulty.

It's impossible not to be angry that a competitor took it so easily.

"Seventh Brother, Ninth Sister, what brings you here today?"

Zhang Xuanli nodded and said, "Of course, I have some very, very important news to tell you."

Seeing Ninth Sister's serious expression, Zhang Xuanshuo joked:

"Oh? What news? Could it be that Seventh Brother has succeeded Clan Leader?"

Zhang Xuanli was taken aback, then asked in return:

"Second Brother, how did you know? Could someone in the Lineage have arrived even faster than us? That shouldn't be the case."

Now it was Zhang Xuanshuo's turn to be dumbfounded.

No?

My joke actually came true?

"Seventh Brother, are you really going to succeed as Clan Leader? What good things did you bring back for the Lineage from this trip to the Secret Realm that made Third Uncle so happy to pass the position to you?"

Zhang Xuanchen smiled mysteriously, "You'll find out when you get back to your Lineage."

As soon as he finished speaking, a hearty laugh rang out.

Immediately afterwards, a man in black robes, with distinct features and an upright posture, appeared before the three.

It was Zhang Hongkai, the ninth in the Hong Generation.

Foundation Establishment Early Stage Peak.

"Ninth Uncle!"

The three of them stood up and shouted in unison.

Zhang Hongkai smiled and waved, gesturing for them to sit down.

"Haha, time flies! That little brat who used to jump around the Lineage all the time is now going to become the Clan Leader."

He had no objection to Zhang Xuanchen succeeding as Clan Leader; it was a matter of course.

He is also the undisputed successor to the Zhang family Clan Leader in the hearts of all its Lineage.

This is just a matter of taking over ahead of schedule.

Upon hearing this, Zhang Xuanchen humbly replied:

"It's all just the favor of the elders in the Lineage."

Zhang Hongkai shook his head.

He knew Zhang Xuanchen's talent better than anyone else; this was not a promotion, but clearly the popular choice.

"You didn't come here to be modest, did you?"

Zhang Xuanchen chuckled.

"Nothing can be hidden from Ninth Uncle."

He then said seriously, "I did come here for another matter. Remember to save the Rodent Yao Beast you acquire over the next three days for me. I need to conduct an experiment on them. Don't let them be resold."

"That's all?"

"That's all."

"Okay, I'll make the arrangements. Ninth Uncle won't be able to attend your succession ceremony in three days, since he can't leave here."

However, Xuan Shuo and Xuan Feng will definitely be able to return.

The Xuanxiao Merchant Guild possesses numerous spiritual items, with a total value of no less than 100,000 Low-grade Spirit Stone.

Although no one in Yunhua Immortal City dared to cause trouble for the Zhang Family, one can't be too afraid of the unexpected.

Zhang Xuanchen nodded.

Whether you come or not is irrelevant; just keep it in your heart.

He didn't seem to care much about that.

He stood up and said, "Ninth Uncle, I still need to go to Horizon Restaurant. There's something I need Elder Xu's help with."

"Let Ninth Sister stay here for now."

"Okay, go ahead."

Zhang Hongkai didn't ask Zhang Xuanchen anything, because there was no need.

He will know what he needs to know, and there's no point in asking about what he shouldn't know.

Horizon Restaurant, like Xuanxiao Merchant Guild, is located in the Core Zone Yunhua Immortal City, and the distance between them is not very far.

We arrived at our destination in less than half an hour.

His inauguration ceremony is in three days; it's still unknown what he'll be required to do.

This matter must be resolved today; we will return to Xuanxiao Mountain tomorrow.

Otherwise, he would really feel a little guilty.

After all, the clansmen were busy preparing for his ceremony, while he was just wandering around aimlessly—was that appropriate?

He walked straight to the counter, about to ask a question, when he sensed a familiar presence behind him.

It was indeed Elder Xu.

"Junior Zhang Xuanchen pays respects to Elder Xu."

"No need for formalities, come with me, the young lady wishes to see you."

Zhang Xuanchen was not surprised by this, and he was certain that Yan Ruyu would ask him about the Secret Realm.

Some might even doubt whether he received the inheritance from the Secret Realm.

As for whether he's afraid or not.

The answer is definitely fear.

But he had no choice but to come.

Because the Zhang Family lives on Xuanxiao Mountain, they can't move away.

He had to come this time.