Chapter 339: Getting Rich by Fraud
The main gate of Chen Mansion.
At this moment, not only the Chen family gathered here, but other forces in Huoshi City were also watching from a distance.
During this period, the Zheng family had been avoiding the Chen family. Anyone with a discerning eye could see that the Zheng family did not dare to offend the Chen family. Why did they suddenly come to the Chen family to ask for an explanation this time? Something must be wrong when things are out of the ordinary.
These forces want to know the reason, because it is likely related to the future of Firestone City.
Want an explanation?
When the Chen family heard Chu Ning's words, they all sneered. At this time, the Zheng family still couldn't understand the situation? The head of the Chen family frowned. Even if this person was a peak Nascent Soul expert, he was too arrogant.
"Are you from the Zheng family?"
The head of the Chen family asked again, and before he knew the other party's background, he chose to be patient for the time being.
"Zheng Qi is my godson."
Chu Ning patted Zheng Qi on the shoulder and said this out of consideration for Zheng Mei's reputation.
There are many misunderstandings in the world.
If these people knew that he had adopted Zheng Mei as his goddaughter, Huoshi City would be filled with rumors. But now that he has also adopted Zheng Qi, people in Huoshi City will not think so much.
He might even think that he adopted Zheng Qi as his godson because he admired Zheng Qi, and out of love for Zheng Mei, he also adopted Zheng Mei as his goddaughter.
"Godson?"
The Chen family head and several elders were all stunned. Is it still possible to adopt a godson in this day and age?
This is a world of monks, not a mortal kingdom.
In the mortal world, it is popular to adopt a son or a father, but in the world of monks, this has never happened.
If you really admire a junior, just accept him or her as your disciple.
The corner of Zheng Qi's mouth twitched. When did he become a godson?
"If you want my Chen family to give you an explanation, I'm afraid your current strength is not enough."
The head of the Chen family spoke in a deep voice, and the aura released from his body was also at the late Nascent Soul stage.
Chu Ning narrowed his eyes slightly and took a step forward. The aura released by the head of the Chen family dissipated instantly. At the same time, the head of the Chen family's expression changed slightly and his face became a little pale.
They are all in the late Nascent Soul stage, but there is still a gap between them.
The so-called Nascent Soul peak is a measure of the gap between the strong people in the late Nascent Soul stage.
The four elders of the Chen family felt that their patriarch was unable to hold on, and they released their auras one after another, wanting to stop it for the patriarch.
Chu Ning's expression remained unchanged. He slightly raised his right foot and stepped down. An invisible energy burst out. The head of the Chen family and the four elders all staggered back several steps before they stabilized.
Hiss! The various major forces that were watching the situation not far away all took a deep breath when they saw this scene.
The head of the Chen family has been in the late Nascent Soul stage for more than three hundred years, and among the four elders of the Chen family, one is in the late Nascent Soul stage and three are in the middle Nascent Soul stage.
This person is only at the Nascent Soul stage, why is he so powerful?
Zheng Qi who was standing behind Chu Ning was also dumbfounded. Even the head of his own family was inferior to the head of the Chen family. In the entire Huoshi City, only his own ancestor and the ancestor of the Chen family could do it.
The Chen family members were all shocked at this moment. The head of the family and the four elders were no match for this man. "Chu, calm down."
Just as the head of the Chen family was about to speak with a look of horror on his face, a powerful aura spread from deep within the Chen Mansion, and the next moment an old man in gorgeous clothes appeared in front of the gate.
As soon as the old man appeared, the expressions of all the Chen family members became respectful and full of excitement.
The major forces in the distance had complicated expressions when they saw the old man show up. He was one of the two great gods in Huoshi City, and would soon be the only one. This was a constraint weighing on all the forces in Huoshi City.
The one from the Zheng family is about to disappear, but he still has about 500 years to live.
Chu Ning looked at the ancestor of the Chen family. Does this Chen family know him?
"Young friend Chu won first place in the Dan Domain Newcomer Competition that year. I happened to be there. Young friend Chu's appearance has not changed over the years."
The Chen family's ancestor seemed to know what Chu Ning was wondering about, and smiled as he explained it to him.
When the Chen family ancestor said this, the person who was most shocked was not Chu Ning, but the other people at the scene.
First place in the Dan Domain Newcomer Competition?
Some young people naturally don’t know this, after all, it has been more than 600 years.
But for some Nascent Soul powerhouses, even if they had not watched this rookie competition, they had heard of the name Chu Ning and immediately identified it with him.
"Could it be Senior Chu from Danshan Sect?"
"In the recent years, the first place in the pedestrian competition was only the one named Chu, so he should be right."
“No wonder you dare to come to the Chen family to ask for an explanation. Although the Chen family is a dominant force in Huoshi City, it is still no match for the Danshan Sect.”
All the major forces quickly made their judgment in their minds that this time, the Chen family might suffer a setback.
Although Chu Ning is not a powerful god-transforming expert, with the Danshan Sect behind him, he is not someone the Chen family can afford to offend.
"Since Mr. Chu has adopted Zheng Qi as his godson, my Chen family should compensate Zheng Qi for the injuries he inflicted."
The ancestor of the Chen family knew very well that from the moment Chu Ning showed up, their Chen family’s plan had to be changed, for fear that the Zheng family could not be destroyed.
If Chu Ning was just an ordinary disciple of Danshan Sect, he would naturally not care, but the one who could take first place in the grand rookie competition must be a disciple who was being focused on training by Danshan Sect.
If they let the Zheng family go, the Chen family would at most remain the same, but if they continue to attack the Zheng family, it is very likely to bring disaster to the Chen family as well.
As the ancestor of a family, Chen Tong knew clearly how to make the choice.
Chen Tong's attitude was very humble. Although some young people in the Chen family didn't understand, they didn't dare to question the words of their ancestor.
After Chen Tong showed up, Chu Ning knew that he would not be able to show off anymore.
"How does your Chen family plan to compensate?"
"One hundred spirit crystals, six bottles of fourth-grade elixirs, and Zheng Qi can choose any of the Chen family's shops in Firestone City."
Chen Tong's words made Zheng Qi's eyes widen. At this moment, even the head of the Chen family looked incredulous. The ancestor was so willing to do this.
Let’s not talk about the spirit crystals and pills mentioned above. You have to know that the Chen family’s medicine shop is the most profitable in the city, which can bring in hundreds of spirit crystals of income to the family every year.
Even if it was given to the Zheng family, they might not be able to generate such a high revenue, but the shop could store medicinal materials and pills worth thousands of spirit crystals.
This compensation is too high.
"Godson, are you willing to accept this compensation?"
Chu Ning was also somewhat amazed at the generosity of the Chen family's ancestor. He was worthy of being the ancestor of the clan. His courage was truly unmatched by that of an ordinary powerful god.
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Zheng Qi was also facing a dilemma at this moment. If he accepted the compensation, it would mean that he could no longer cause trouble for Chen Yang and the matter would be over.
If he does not accept it, the Chen family will definitely let Chen Yang out. He can beat Chen Yang up, but he will also lose the compensation.
Chu Ning didn't say anything. He also wanted to know what Zheng Qi would choose.
After three breaths, Zheng Qi made a decision.
"I accept."
As soon as Zheng Qi said this, the young people in the Chen family all had mocking expressions on their faces. If it were them, they would definitely not make this choice.
However, Chen Tong sighed in his heart. If Zheng Qi chose to retaliate, he would not take it to heart. But in front of so many people, Zheng Qi chose to compensate. This forbearance made him feel fearful.
Unfortunately, Zheng Qi is Chu Ning's godson. Without complete certainty, the Chen family cannot take any action against Zheng Qi.
In fact, the reason why he offered such generous compensation terms was that he felt that Zheng Qi would definitely not accept the compensation. Since he would not accept it, he might as well be more generous.
Zheng Qi chose to accept it, and he felt a little regretful.
Many of the high-ranking officials from various forces who were watching had the same idea as Chen Tong at this moment.
It is not terrible for young people to be arrogant. Every year, too many geniuses in the world of monks are killed because of their arrogance. On the contrary, those who are good at forbearance will eventually survive.
The one who survives to the end is the real winner.
A genius who breaks through to the Nascent Soul stage in three hundred years but is killed two hundred years later, cannot bring as much benefit to the family as a Nascent Soul expert who practices for five hundred years before breaking through and lives peacefully for another five hundred years.
Chu Ning looked at Zheng Qi with some surprise. He thought that this guy would flatly refuse and beat up Chen Yang, but he didn't expect that he would actually accept the compensation.
Is this shameless? In the past, many people on the Internet often said that if they saw someone hitting them, they would immediately let the other person hit them, and then lie on the ground and pick up their phones to look at cars and houses.
Most of the netizens who said this were joking. It would be okay if they were in an unfamiliar city, but if they were in their hometown, surrounded by relatives and friends, most people would just want to fight back.
If the person being beaten is a young person with some status, they will never give up. For them, face is more important.
Zheng Qi is the number one of the younger generation of the Zheng family. He was beaten by Chen Yang and now chooses to demand compensation in front of so many people. There will be many rumors in Huoshi City in the future.
Facing the looks from everyone, Zheng Qi's expression did not change. He chose to pay compensation because he remembered the scolding Chu Ning had given him before.
What’s the use of face? Strength is your own.
As long as you can step into the Golden Core stage and break through the Nascent Soul stage, the ridicule will naturally disappear.
Just by getting beaten up, I can get so many resources. It seems not bad. If it happens every year...
Pooh.
This idea still cannot be entertained.
Chu Ning didn't know that Zheng Qi was enlightened by his slap in the face. If he knew what Zheng Qi was thinking at the moment, he would probably give this boy a thumbs up.
Getting rich by scamming people is a good way.
Only those who can bend and stretch can be a real man.
Han Xin suffered the humiliation of being kicked in the crotch, but as Han Xin became famous, this incident eventually became a good story.
As long as a person succeeds, his past cowardice and timidity will naturally be covered up by future generations.
Chu Ning took Zheng Qi away. Naturally, the Chen family would not give the compensation now, but Chu Ning was not worried that the Chen family would cheat. The ancestor of the Chen family could not go back on his words in front of so many people.
Seven days later.
The Zheng family held a grand ceremony to recognize the relatives.
Zheng Mei and Zheng Qi, a brother and sister, recognized Chu Ning as their godfather and invited all the powerful forces in Huoshi City to attend the ceremony. Even the ancestor of the Chen family came in person.
Three months later, the ancestor of the Zheng family passed away. The Zheng family was sad but not panicked. The major forces in Huoshi City also sent people to express their condolences, but no one took advantage of the passing of the ancestor to make things worse for the Zheng family.
Flint City still maintains its original power structure.
In Danshan Sect's Nian Tangshan, Chu Ning looked at the newly built tomb with anticipation on his face.
This is the first time that Nian Tangshan has buried a powerful god-transforming cultivator. I wonder how much larger the mountain will grow.
(End of this chapter)