Nan Yunqi sensed trouble and hurriedly said, "Quick, go notify the son-in-law!"
Before long, Qin Guan arrived in the parlor. He opened the letter, which read:
"Qin Guan, don't worry about saving face for me. If the Heavenly Treasure Pavilion dares to make things difficult for the Nan Family, crush them without mercy. Also, Spirit Sword Academy has sent a Sixth Realm Sword Venerable and a formation master to find you. This letter was sent through the Heavenly Treasure Pavilion's express service, so you should still have time to prepare when you receive it. —Jiang Lianyue"
After reading it, Qin Guan put the letter away and looked at Nan Yunqi. "Father-in-law, has something happened to the family business?"
Nan Yunqi nodded urgently. "This morning, the Heavenly Treasure Pavilion terminated all its partnerships with us. They canceled every order and even announced that no one was allowed to work with the Nan Family. What on earth is going on?"
Qin Guan waved a hand, his expression clearly displeased. "The Heavenly Treasure Pavilion wants to cut off the Nan Family's path."
At Qin Guan's words, Nan Yunqi's heart sank. "The Nan Family still has a lot of goods sitting in storage. Without a way to sell them, we won't last long. What should we do?"
"Why, repay them in kind, of course." Qin Guan gave a wicked chuckle, then said to Nan Yunqi:
"Announce this to everyone at once: anyone who works with the Heavenly Treasure Pavilion is an enemy of the Nan Family. Give them three days. After that, anyone still working with the Heavenly Treasure Pavilion can't blame the Nan Family for being ruthless. Also, anyone caught buying something at the Heavenly Treasure Pavilion gets beaten. Start enforcing that in three days."
"Has something happened on Miss Jiang's end?"
Nan Yunqi swallowed. Just a couple of days ago they had been allies, and now they had turned into enemies. He found it baffling.
Qin Guan smiled faintly. "There's nothing wrong on Miss Jiang's end. Since the Heavenly Treasure Pavilion won't work with us and wants to cut off our livelihood, we'll flip the table. No one gets to have things their way."
Nan Yunqi hesitated briefly, then addressed one of his servants in a low voice:
"Go. Spread the son-in-law's words. Within an hour, I want everyone in Luyun City to know that the Nan Family isn't to be pushed around!"
Before long, the news spread through Luyun City: Qin Guan had forbidden people from working with the Heavenly Treasure Pavilion or shopping there.
Everyone was furious when they heard. Qin Guan was far too overbearing and arrogant! He had offended Spirit Sword Academy and the Cloud Mist Sect, and now he planned to go to war with the Heavenly Treasure Pavilion. He was practically digging his own grave!
Even if Qin Guan was a Fifth Realm Martial Cultivator and the Nan Family had four Profound Connection Realm powerhouses, that little strength was like an egg striking a rock against the Three Great Powers!
"Damn it, Qin Guan's one hell of a vicious bastard! He's getting ready to make an enemy of my Heavenly Treasure Pavilion!"
At the Heavenly Treasure Pavilion, Pavilion Master Chen Guangling slammed a hand on the table when he learned of Qin Guan's announcement.
"Damn it, Qin Guan and the Nan Family are such ungrateful bastards. After all the help our Heavenly Treasure Pavilion gave them recently!"
"Pavilion Master, this could be difficult to handle. If Qin Guan really imposes those restrictions on our Heavenly Treasure Pavilion, we may have to shut down!"
A wicked smile curled Chen Guangling's lips. He waved a hand. "Don't worry. The people from Spirit Sword Academy will arrive in Luyun City tomorrow. This time, Qin Guan and the Nan Family don't stand a chance!"
Chen Shaojie's eyes lit up at his father's words. "Father, who did Spirit Sword Academy send this time?"
Chen Guangling shook his head. "I don't know. We got word from above last night: we're to suppress the Nan Family and curry favor with Spirit Sword Academy. So let Qin Guan and the Nan Family kick up a fuss for now!"
As he spoke, Chen Guangling looked at the several managers standing before him:
"Pass down the order. No one is to act rashly. After tomorrow, they'll vanish from Luyun City for good!"
"Yes!"
The managers quickly withdrew.
"Father, we took a huge loss and lost face in front of everyone at the Nan Family last time. This is a perfect chance to get revenge!" Chen Shaojie said indignantly.
Chen Guangling sneered. "The world is full of twists and turns. I'd long thought the Eldest Young Lady had poor judgment. Qin Guan offended Spirit Sword Academy and the Cloud Mist Sect, yet she still befriended him. What a fool. Fortunately, the people above had more sense!"
Ever since Jiang Lianyue had become friendly with Qin Guan, Chen Guangling had swallowed his hatred for him. He never expected that last night, out of the blue, he'd receive a message from headquarters ordering him to end their partnership with the Nan Family and suppress them. Chen Guangling was overjoyed.
"Father, when Spirit Sword Academy and the Cloud Mist Sect come for revenge, you have to plead with them to leave Nan Rou and Nan Qiao, those two pretty girls, to me!" Chen Shaojie hurriedly said.
"Smack!"
As soon as Chen Shaojie finished speaking, Chen Guangling suddenly slapped him across the face:
"You unfilial son! How many times have I told you not to spend all day thinking about women? You never listen. Do you know what they say? A beautiful woman is a source of trouble!"
"Father! I'm in the prime of my youth. How can I just stop thinking about women because you tell me to? Besides, if you won't let me touch women, are you trying to leave the Chen Family without an heir?" Chen Shaojie said angrily, holding his cheek.
"You!"
Chen Guangling raised his hand, then lowered it again. "Still, that girl Nan Qiao is quite good. She has a rare Yin Spirit Body. If you could become Dao Companions, she could bear a son for the Chen Family, and his aptitude would surely be impressive!"
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