The eldest son of the Hu family is named Hu Qingzhi, the second son is named Hu Qinglu, and the third son is named Hu Qingyun. Just from the names given, you can know what kind of expectations the old city lord has for his sons.

Although the old city lord's talent was only average, he first had a fortuitous encounter and established a family. Then he followed the right master and built a noble family. Finally, he came from behind and was granted the title of the city lord of Jincheng.

The Hu family is a newly-minted family, but its foundation is still a little lacking. The old city lord is looking forward to a person with high cultivation to take charge of the family. Among the three sons, the third one has the best talent, so naturally he has high hopes for him. He always thinks that among the brothers, no matter whether the eldest or the second brother is the city lord, he will be burdened with the various trivial matters of managing the family and Jincheng. Hu Qingyun can just practice peacefully, ignore worldly things, and focus on becoming an immortal. When he succeeds in the future, he will support his two brothers and help them practice. Isn't it better than the two brothers who stumble and fail and still can't find the way?

However, the three sons knew their father's expectations but could not agree with them.

The eldest son was born the earliest and received the most training. He also worked hard and finally reached the time to complete the Golden Core Stage and break through to the Nascent Soul Stage. However, Hu Qingzhi knew that his immortal path in this life was bleak. Due to his limited qualifications, it was still unknown whether he could break through to the Nascent Soul Stage. Unless he had some adventure like the old city lord, he would have to spend most of the rest of his life in seclusion and training to find opportunities.

Hu Qingzhi was used to living a noble life and did not want to spend the rest of his life in frustration. So he thought being a city lord and owning a city was a good way to spend his retirement.

The second son is not as valued as the eldest son, and he enjoys the least resources. He has the worst talent in cultivation, and is stuck at the ninth level of the foundation-building period, and has not been able to break through to the golden elixir stage for a long time. He works honestly on weekdays, and he handles all the affairs of the family. He can be called a model worker in the cultivation version, and he goes wherever he is needed. Although his cultivation level is not as good as the eldest son, and his talent is not as good as the eldest son. However, he controls most of the management rights of the Hu family, and his right to speak is not less than the other two.

Hu Qinglu was best at handling affairs, which was also what he was most confident in. He naturally thought that the position of city lord should fall on his head, and he also believed that only in his hands could Jincheng make the Hu family grow and develop.

The third son was the youngest of the five children, and was favored. His spiritual talent was the best among the five children, and the old city lord and his wife gave him all kinds of good things in private. The family even spent a lot of money to get the most suitable exercises for him to practice. His progress was the fastest, and now he has surpassed the second son Hu Qinglu, and his cultivation level of the early stage of the golden elixir is only a few small realms lower than that of the eldest son Hu Qingzhi.

Hu Qingyun obtained the city lord position not for enjoyment nor to realize his ambitions. He knew that his two brothers were somewhat jealous of his talent and smooth path to immortality. No matter who became the city lord, they would not give him the best resources as promised before. It would be more convenient for him to be the city lord himself and directly enjoy the resources of the whole city.

The three sons of the old city lord all wanted to be the city lord. This was the information that Chen Xiao had secretly collected in the past few days, and Xi Yunting helped him analyze it. Therefore, Chen Xiao had already set his biggest target on these three people. He was prepared to be found by one of them, but he didn't expect that the third son's men were the most flexible and found Chen Xiao the fastest.

Although Chen Xiao was surprised, he remained calm. During the conversation, he had learned that the other party's surname was Hong, so Chen Xiao slowly asked, "I understand what Director Hong meant. But whose will did Director Hong represent today?"

This question got to the point. Was it Director Hong's own idea or was it on behalf of Hu Qingyun? And did Hu Qingyun know about this? These were all questions.

Manager Hong was speechless.

He just heard the rumors in Jincheng, and thought that no matter how capable this Feng Shui master was, he would win him over before the other two young masters. He originally planned to test him first, and report to Hu Qingyun if he really worked. If he didn't have any skills, he would just leave him alone and let others do whatever they wanted.

Therefore, Hu Qingyun was not aware of this visit. And he could not act on behalf of his master's will. His request was completely beyond his authority.

Chen Xiao knew what Manager Hong said just by looking at his expression. He said, "It's better to report this to your master and confirm his opinion first. Next time Manager Hong comes, I will make sure to welcome him." After that, Chen Xiao picked up the teacup and saw him off.

Manager Hong was a little annoyed and ashamed. His arrogant and respectful attitude completely betrayed his insincerity and pickiness. Not only did he lose face, but he also made the host lose his impression in front of these two people.

Manager Hong bowed politely and said solemnly, "I am sorry for being rude this time. May I ask where you two live? I will definitely send you a formal visiting card and come to apologize."

Chen Xiao gave an address, and Manager Hong thought about it and knew the place, and became more respectful to Chen Xiao and the others. After bowing again, Manager Hong took his leave. After he left, he not only paid Chen Xiao's previous consumption and the cost of opening the private room, but also asked the store to send him expensive tea and fruits for Chen Xiao and the others to taste.

After the things were delivered, Chen Xiao did not move. He only looked at them regretfully and said to Xi Yunting: "Brother, let's go back. No need to come out again, just wait for Hu Qingyun to come in person."

Xi Yunting asked: "Why, Xiao brother won't wait for the others?"

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Chen Xiao smiled and said, "I don't want to get too involved. I just need to do some Feng Shui on the periphery. There's no need to get dragged into this." When you come into contact with more people, you will have to choose your position sooner or later. The biggest fish has been caught, and the small fish and shrimp can be abandoned. There are also advantages to choosing only one. After doing the Feng Shui, you can be a spectator at ease, and the old city lord can't do anything to him. If you really help this and that, and if someone is accidentally hurt or touched in the end, the old city lord will not have the heart to blame his son, and will definitely take it out on him, who seems to be able to get along with everyone, and may even put the blame of instigation on his head.

In the history of Feng Shui, there are many unlucky people who accidentally got involved in it. Even those who were involved in the imperial court did not have a good ending. He, who had only received hall-level figures, still wanted to die.

After returning home and waiting for two days, the gatekeeper's servant came to report that two people had submitted letters asking for a meeting.

Chen Xiao and Xi Yunting looked at each other. Chen Xiao took the note and saw that only the name of Director Hong was written on it. Chen Xiao curled his lips and said, "It seems that Hu Qingyun is still a bit cautious." It's good that he is cautious. If he really doesn't know his place, Chen Xiao may not be willing to do this for him.

Xi Yunting said to the servants, "Please ask the two guests to wait in the main hall and tell them that we will be there soon."