Chapter 564 The Person Who Controls the Secret Realm

"The person who controls the secret realm?"

As soon as these words were spoken, the four sons of the Huo family present, including the old man Huo Yuheng, were all tempted.

Although they still don’t know what the secret realm of time looks like, it doesn’t stop them from being excited about it.

After all, if you control the secret realm, it means you control time, and indirectly control the lifeblood of the Huo family.

But soon, they calmed down.

Although the secret realm is great, if you want to control it safely in your hands, you probably need strength to match it, right?

Moreover, even if the secret realm is in your hands, can you rest easy?

I guess I should worry more, right?

If one is not careful, he might become the sinner of the Huo family.

Thinking about it this way, controlling the secret realm is not a good thing at all, it is clearly a thankless task!

There are more than one people who have this idea. In short, the brothers of the Huo family have different thoughts. Some are self-aware, while others are eager to try.

Huo Qinghuang's expression remained unchanged. He glanced at a few people lightly, and a hint of satisfaction flashed in his eyes.

Very good, no one is fighting for power, and no one is trying to control everything.

This is exactly what she wanted to see.

These people from the Huo family initially passed her test.

The sound of Huo Qinghuang's fingertips tapping on the coffee table was particularly crisp in the quiet living room, as if knocking on everyone's heart.

She looked at everyone in the Huo family, with a faint smile on her lips.

"The Secret Realm of Time is the core of the Huo family's future."

"I intend to hand over control of the secret realm to one of you."

She continued, “But this person must have enough strength and responsibility.”

"We must also keep an eye on the operation of the secret realm, allocate resources in and out, and be responsible for maintaining the stability of the secret realm."

After these words were spoken, the Huo brothers looked at each other again, and saw shock and hesitation in each other's eyes.

"I think the second one is more suitable."

Huo Lingjun spoke first, "He is unique in alchemy and has the most experience in managing spiritual plants in the secret realm."

As soon as he finished speaking, Huo Lingfeng immediately shrank back into the sofa, his fingers unconsciously stroking the edge of the teacup.

"I'm so busy refining pills, I don't have time to care about these things."

He paused and added: "Moreover, the secret realm cannot be maintained by alchemy alone. Someone is needed to coordinate the overall situation."

"What about the boss?"

Huo Lingze looked at Huo Lingjun and said, "You are the person in charge of the Huo family's financial lifeline. You are the most suitable person."

Huo Lingjun shook his head and smiled bitterly: "The company is in a critical period of expansion. I have to deal with the company's affairs now. I am already overwhelmed. How can I have time to take care of the secret realm?"

He glanced at Huo Yuheng and said, "The old man is not suitable either. After all, he is old and has limited energy."

Mrs. Huo nodded repeatedly and said with a smile: "Boss is right. The Huo family will eventually be handed over to you. Your father and I are old, so we just need to enjoy our lives."

She could vaguely feel that her daughter had someone in mind, but she just didn't say it directly.

"What about the third brother?"

Huo Lingchuan asked tentatively.

"My layout in Quancheng has reached a critical juncture."

Huo Lingze pushed up his gold-rimmed glasses, the lenses reflecting the light of the chandelier, "I will be transferred to the Ministry of Finance next month, and I really can't be distracted at this time."

"As for the fourth one..."

He paused, his tone slightly helpless, "He has been in the army all year round and rarely comes home once a year. This time he didn't even come back."

Huo Qinghuang nodded without comment and did not express any opinion.

On the other hand, Huo Yuheng was so angry that his beard stood up when he saw his three sons trying to shirk their responsibilities.

He was about to open his mouth to scold him, but he saw Huo Lingchuan quietly move two steps towards the door.

"stop!"

Huo Yuheng shouted, "Where do you want to go, Lao Wu?"

Huo Lingchuan froze, and turned around with a wry smile: "Well, I suddenly remembered that Yuchen and Baoer are still waiting for me to teach them martial arts..."

"fart!"

Huo Yuheng slammed the table and stood up, "What time is it now? Yuchen and Baoer have already gone to bed!"

Zhu Yan squatted on Huo Qinghuang's shoulder, watching this scene of human nature, his scarlet eyes full of sarcasm.

It scratched its ears with its claws and said sarcastically, "Tsk tsk, humans, you jump at the benefits, but shrink back when faced with responsibilities."

Huo Qinghuang flicked its head with her backhand, causing Zhu Yan to cover his head and grimace, but he didn't dare to make another sound.

"Brother."

Huo Qinghuang turned to Huo Lingjun and said, "You are in charge of the family business and have the most experience in resource allocation."

Huo Lingjun smiled bitterly: "Little sister, I'm not trying to shirk my responsibility. But have you ever thought about it? The Secret Realm of Time needs to be prepared for emergencies at any time. The company is the foundation of our Huo family. I have to stay in the company all day, so how can I have time to maintain the secret realm?"

He has a point.

Huo Qinghuang nodded slightly and turned his gaze to Huo Lingfeng: "Second brother is proficient in alchemy and grows spiritual plants in secret realms..."

“No, no, no!”

Huo Lingfeng waved his hands repeatedly, almost knocking over his teacup, "You can let me make the pills, but management? Spare me some slack! I haven't even figured out the recipe you gave me, don't you want to eat the pills I made earlier?"

This is a very good question. Huo Qinghuang curled her lips and had to swallow back the words she had not finished saying.

Seeing this, Huo Lingze spoke before his sister turned her gaze, "I am in the officialdom and have no control over my own affairs. I was able to come back today because I squeezed out time."

He paused and lowered his voice, "The Zhao family has been keeping a close eye on us recently. I can't give them any handle."

The living room fell into an awkward silence. Huo Yuheng was so angry that his face turned blue. Just as he was about to force the assignment, he saw Huo Qinghuang suddenly smile.

"Fifth brother."

Her voice was gentle, but it made Huo Lingchuan's hair stand on end. "It looks like you're the only one left."

Huo Lingchuan was struck by lightning and stammered, "I, I can't even understand the company's financial statements, how can I manage the secret realm? Besides, my martial arts training is on the verge of a breakthrough, and I will soon enter the late Xiantian stage..."

"It is precisely because you are focused on martial arts and have no distractions that you are the most suitable."

Huo Qinghuang interrupted him, "Controlling the secret realm does not require business acumen, but requires strong military and mental strength, and you are the most suitable."

Huo Lingchuan was suddenly shocked.

He just wants to practice martial arts quietly and doesn't want to control any secret realm!

"That's right."

Huo Lingjun nodded, "You are the best at fighting among us, and you have the highest cultivation level, so you are the most suitable."

"Besides, you don't have much else to do except practicing martial arts and boxing, which just gives you time to manage the secret realm."

"And if there is an emergency, you are the best at protecting yourself with your skills."

Huo Lingfeng quickly added, fearing that this task would fall on him.

"The most important thing," Huo Lingze said with a smile, "is that you have the most free time."

The three of them started arguing with each other, and in a blink of an eye, Huo Lingchuan was in trouble.

“…”

Huo Lingchuan looked at them with a look of despair.

"Have you forgotten that I also want to practice martial arts in peace!"

He wanted to cry but had no tears. "I don't want to be a secret realm manager!"

He looked at the old man for help, but saw Huo Yuheng stroking his beard and nodding: "Well, Lao Wu is indeed suitable."