The moment Su Shengnan finished speaking, the people below erupted into a commotion.
"Would the Jiang Family really be that generous?" Someone soon stood up. "Who can guarantee the treasure map is real?"
"I've already had someone authenticate it. The treasure map is genuine." Su Shengnan then briefly recounted what had happened that day.
Everyone exchanged glances, unable to figure out the Jiang Family's intentions. They might have had mediocre talents, but they were not stupid. The Jiang Family was hardly the sort to share its gains with others.
If the Jiang Family had invited only them, they would certainly have assumed there was a trap waiting for them, an excuse to swallow up the Su Family.
But the Jiang Family had invited not only the other three families, but also Li Yichen, Elder Mo, and the others they had just discussed. That left them baffled.
After a long silence, someone finally stood up. "I hear the Heavenly Treasury holds countless riches. The Jiang Family couldn't possibly take it all for itself. Joining forces with all four families to explore it does make sense."
At this point, he began to grow excited. "Our entire Su Family should turn out and claim as much of the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom's treasure as possible. That would definitely give our family a huge boost in strength. Then we wouldn't have to fear the other three families anymore."
"Exactly..." Someone immediately chimed in. "The Jiang Family would never expect us to go all in. By then, they'll just have to swallow their frustration without a word..."
"Yes, that makes sense... I hear the Sacred Treasury is riddled with traps. We can let the other three families take the lead while we reap the rewards... Perhaps..."
"Perhaps our Su Family could become the sole dominant power...