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Chen Xiaojun tapped his fingertips lightly against the table and looked up at Xia Yun, his expression somewhat grave. "Grandpa Xia Yun, what do you make of this?"
Xia Yun gently stroked his graying beard, his gaze as deep as an ancient well. "Heavenly Peak City lies at the junction of three commanderies. It is the northeastern gateway to the Southern Five Commanderies, a place of vital strategic importance."
"The Si Family has been Heavenly Peak City's foremost family for centuries. How could their nose for developments be anything but keen?"
"Si Baining's actions today must have been authorized by her family in advance. She was waiting for an opportunity to act."
Chen Xiaojun's sword-like brows drew together, and he sighed softly. "Tug one hair, and the whole body moves! It seems far too many eyes are watching us from the shadows."
Xia Yun's cup-bearing hand paused briefly. "To the many powers of Fasno, our Chen Clan is a towering colossus," he said solemnly.
"Over these past two months, we have made one major move after another, like a dragon soaring across the four seas. How could they not be alarmed and watch us closely?"
"The chain reactions and butterfly effect are gradually becoming apparent," Chen Xiaojun said thoughtfully.
Xia Yun chuckled and said slowly, "Great families have always acted like spring silkworms spinning silk, following their own patterns and logic."
"They turn their rudders quickly-more readily than those sects, in fact. They know which way the wind blows and how to judge the times."
"The Northern Lands stand united, and our Southern Region is no less so. This stems from geography and history. It is understandable that the southern academies and powers should feel drawn toward our Chen Clan."
"Only..."
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