With Countless Qualities Bestowed Upon Me, I Shall Ultimately Become Immortal-Chapter 907 - 632: Martial Arts School, Linzhou, Admirer (6k)_3
"...Thank you."
Meng Chuan shrugged his shoulders slightly and nodded in thanks.
Though this girl seemed a bit reckless, her thoughts were indeed nuanced amidst her roughness.
They left the bustling new street of Linzhou, gradually entering the mountains.
Outside the car window, the heavy-accented noise faded away, and the air became gradually fresher.
The ancestral home of the Yang Family was situated amidst Erlang Mountain, which was known as the "Little Hua Mountain of Northern Qin."
In the distance, they could see a row of red-tiled eaves of the mansion, indicating they were not far.
...
The Yang Family Ancestral Home.
In a garden, an old and a young sat on either side of a stone table engraved with peonies.
The aroma of tea and flowers intermingled, refreshing the heart and mind.
The old man was the patriarch of the Yang Family.
[Yang Zhaoxing of the Spear-Locked Yanmen].
The young man was not a member of the Yang Family. He wore a short gown and martial attire, his eyes and chin both narrow and sharp, giving a meticulous and fierce impression.
He was a leading figure of the younger generation of the Huo family in Chen Cang, with Three Limits End Realm Cultivation. Among the younger generation of the Huo family, he was unrivaled, said to possess the youthful spirit of the old Venerable Huo Ting.
Huo Zhan came today to represent the Huo family in coal business negotiations with the Yang Family.
Yang Zhaoxing sipped his tea without haste, placing the cup down with a solemn expression:
"How is Venerable Huo Ting these days?"
Ever since Huo Ting was injured by a tree demon, there had been no further news.
Huo Zhan took a sip of tea, smiling on the surface, yet secretly harboring an indescribable worry as Yang Zhaoxing mentioned the family patriarch :
"The patriarch is much better, practicing his punches daily, wielding the spear without issue. With a bit more rest, he will be standing strong again."
"Ha ha ha, that’s good to hear. Seeing Venerable Huo getting better truly comforts me, as Venerable Huo is a great guardian of our San Qin!"
"You are no exception, with Grandmaster Yang guarding Linzhou, it is as secure as a fortress."
At the same time, as he looked at Huo Zhan before him, Yang Zhaoxing secretly nodded.
Though Huo Ting was seriously injured, the Huo family still had two grandmasters, and their young generation was full of vigor.
Such succession ensured no significant damage to the roots, quite unlike the situation of the Yang Family.
Outsiders could ultimately not be relied upon, and though there was a promising younger generation in his own family, it was just a daughter, causing Yang Zhaoxing much more concern than Venerable Huo...
As he pondered this, Huo Zhan suddenly shifted the topic, saying:
"By the way, Uncle, why haven’t I seen Yue Lian today? Has she gone back to Mount Mei?"
He squinted his eyes as he spoke, an unconscious smile emerging on his face.
At a small gathering of prominent San Qin families, Huo Zhan saw Yang Yuelian for the first time and was astonished as if encountering a celestial being.
Not only for her beauty, but she was also not just a pretty face.
In her early twenties, she was already a master of martial arts.
Yang Yuelian’s martial arts talent left Huo Zhan feeling ashamed; she was a True Inheritance disciple of Emei, a national talent.
At his age, she must have been a grandmaster, if not more.
It was at that small gathering that Huo Zhan’s fondness for her began.
Upon hearing of Huo Zhan’s interest in the Yang Family’s beloved daughter, the entire Huo family supported him, which was why the business negotiation with the Yang Family was entrusted to Huo Zhan.
Yang Zhaoxing laughed heartily:
"Yue Lian went out; she is not at home at the moment."
An old man with keen insight, Yang Zhaoxing could perceive Huo Zhan’s thoughts?
Yang Zhaoxing knew better than anyone that Yang Yuelian could not marry into a prominent family.
As time passed, Yang Yuelian’s feelings for the clan gradually faded. After he, the current mainstay of the Yang Family, was gone, the Yang Family would transition from being just a name to a profound transformation.
A short while later.
With the business concluded, the meeting ended with a semblance of mutual satisfaction.
As the two chatted idly, someone entered from a small side door and approached Yang Zhaoxing.
Huo Zhan tactfully lowered his head, sipping his tea quietly.
Yang Zhaoxing asked:
"What is it?"
"Patriarch, the contract that Yue Lian sent regarding the [Infinite Martial Arts Dojo], we have all reviewed it. Isn’t it a bit...
Please take a look yourself."
Giving land, giving money, giving people.
The Yang Family only held a 30% stake, which seemed a bit excessive...
Yet, he did not say it outright, as everyone could see Yang Zhaoxing was valuing something significant beyond immediate interests.
Whose territory, whose industry was that dojo, and whose significant influence was the old patriarch hoping to gain?
Having been steeped in the grand schemes of a prestigious family since childhood, his heart was as clear as a mirror...
Yang Zhaoxing didn’t even glance, waving it off:
"No need to explain. The potential of the Infinite Martial Arts Dojo is as boundless as its name implies. Sacrifices made now will yield greater returns in the future.
Go to the treasury and fetch my seal, stamp it. Ensure all procedures are correctly executed. I have spoken with the administration of Linzhou City; do not miss any necessary signatures. Choose the small four-story building at the corner of our new street for the dojo site, and annex the adjacent properties for the dojo’s use.
Hire Li Luogu for the construction team; with one condition: deliver on quality and timing, ensuring Linzhou’s first Infinite Martial Arts Dojo is established before June!"
The person saw the patriarch’s confidence and could only nod in agreement:
"Understood, I will carry it out immediately."
The family’s treasury had reviewed the contract; in the long term, the Yang Family might take longer to recoup this investment, yet losses were improbable.
As long as the young owner of the Infinite Martial Arts Dojo continued advancing fiercely in his martial path, the investment would be recouped eventually.
The profit might be uncertain now, but overall... the future is promising.
Just as a Yang Family member walked a few steps away, he remembered another matter.
Originally it was a household servant who was to report this, but he conveniently passed on the message to the patriarch.
"Furthermore, may I report, Yue Lian and Meng Chuan are returning soon. The driver just called back, stating they’ve picked them up and they should be entering the mountain by now."
Yang Zhaoxing had specifically emphasized recently that esteemed guests would be visiting the Yang Family, instructing everyone to be attentive and ensure no disharmony during the visit.
