Protect Our Chief-Chapter 561 - 39: Wrath of the 7-Tailed Fire Fox_3

A distinguished guest from the Longzuo Qian Family.

In the main residence used to entertain guests of the Yuwen Family, an elder wearing a dark blue brocade robe with a stern face was sitting by the wine table, drinking.

The elder appeared very old, with graying hair and a face marked by plenty of wrinkles. Yet, he emitted an invisible pressure unique to powerful figures, unmistakably a strong Celestial Human Realm expert.

This Celestial Human Realm Elder was one of the most esteemed elders of the Purple Mansion Qiaan Family, an expert in the late stage of the Celestial Human Realm, Qian Jinghuan.

Though lacking the title of a Patriarch, Lady Bilian, who held the actual power of one, personally welcomed him with two highly regarded Clan Elders.

"Hehe~ Elder Qian, your relationship with our Yuwen Family is exceedingly close," Lady Bilian chuckled softly, uttering flattery, "During the times when our Yuwen Family was at its lowest, Elder Qian helped us considerably. Come, let the junior offer you another toast."

The Yuwen Family and the Qiaan Family have interacted for many years; their relationship can’t be said to be exceptionally good, but neither is it bad.

Being Noble Families primarily focused on commerce, cooperation between them is inevitable, yet so is competition, leading to disagreements at times.

And in the period when the Ancestor of the Purple Mansion from the Yuwen Family was not around, during times of competition, often it was the Yuwen Family that suffered.

Over these years, it’s impossible that Lady Bilian harbors no resentment in her heart.

Moreover, being not someone with a generous heart, she might have collaborated with Shouda Trading Company partly to spite the Qiaan Family.

She knew the Qiaan Family definitely didn’t come with good intentions this time.

Yet, she didn’t exhibit any strange behavior outwardly, maintaining a pleasant demeanor.

After several rounds of drinks.

Elder Qian Jinghuan finally couldn’t hold back any longer: "Lady Bilian, you’re a smart person. I believe you’ve already guessed our purpose, so I won’t beat around the bush. According to the decision of our Qiaan Family’s Elder Council, we are willing to concede ten percent of the profit on all projects in cooperation with the Yuwen Family."

A ten percent concession?

The two Yuwen Family Clan Elders immediately narrowed their eyes, seeming quite interested.

However, Lady Bilian was not so easy to fool.

Her gaze flickered slightly, and her smile became even more bright and flamboyant: "The prerequisite must be that we sever ties with Shouda Trading Company, right?"

"Truly, the Lady is insightful," Elder Qian Jinghuan chuckled, "Such a move would be mutually beneficial for both our families." According to the Qiaan Family’s understanding, Lady Bilian had always been clear-headed about the situation.

That ten percent concession would indeed be beneficial for the Yuwen Family. Conversely, if refused, offending the Qiaan Family would make the Yuwen Family quite passive.

"It sounds very sincere," Lady Bilian said seriously, "It’s just that the cooperation with Shouda Trading Company was not my idea."

"Not the Lady’s idea?" Qian Jinghuan was slightly stunned, "Could it be the intention of one of the Yuwen Family’s Elders? No problem, I can go and communicate."

"No, it’s our Ancestor Fire Fox’s intention." Lady Bilian replied indifferently.

"Ancestor Fire Fox?" Qian Jinghuan’s face changed instantly; he never expected that this matter would even involve Ancestor Fire Fox.

Just then.

A haughty girl’s voice exploded in the banquet hall: "That’s right, it’s this Ancestor’s intention. You old geezer, do you have a problem with me?"

In the banquet hall, flames erupted everywhere.

A petite Seven-tailed Spirit Fox suddenly appeared out of thin air. Without waiting for Qian Jinghuan to respond, its body expanded, transforming into a great demon with fierce flames, and unhesitatingly struck down with a paw: "Old man, how dare you try to sow discord between me and Brother Shouzhe. See if I don’t beat you to death."

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