Chen Xiaojun followed up with a probing question. "Grandpa, do you think our clan could reach the level of the four great superpowers? We don't even have an army."
Chen Yu shook his head gently, his gaze deep and wise. "Xiaojun, there are things you don't understand."
"First of all, a clan operates very differently from those superpowers.
"Besides, armies are generally established to withstand beast tides or defend a kingdom's territory.
"As for us, here in Fasno, the threat of the Otherworlders can scarcely reach us. The nearest beast tide we have to face comes from the Xieluo Mountains, and the Heaven Dou authorities are chiefly responsible for handling it.
"The only threat to us is the Crimson Church.
"Our clan has its own way of surviving and developing. There's no need to compare ourselves with them.
"If we blindly pursue the numbers and scale of a superpower, not only would we struggle to achieve it, we might also provoke the Heaven Dou authorities' suspicion and intolerance.
"Still, a moderate expansion is necessary. The Market Plan you devised for a chain of medicinal herb markets, along with an appropriately sized guard force, will form a solid foundation for our steady progress."
Then Chen Yu suddenly broke into a broad smile and continued, "But let me test you. What do you think our Chen Clan needs to become a Super Family?"
Chen Xiaojun fell quiet, lifted his teacup, took a sip, and thought for a moment.
"If you ask me, a clan needs these four things to flourish."
Chen Xiaojun set down his teacup and held up four fingers.
"Dao, Companions, Wealth, and Land!"
Chen Yu raised an eyebrow, clearly unfamiliar with the phrase. "Dao, Companions, Wealth, and Land? What does that mean?"
Chen Xiaojun explained, "Dao, Companions, Wealth,