"Young friend Shen, what brings you to this old man?"
That evening, after the tea party ended, Shen Zhao brought a pot of tea to Huang Qi.
Upon seeing Shen Zhao, Huang Qi became wary. Recalling the scene of being slapped away by Shen Zhao during the day, he couldn't help but shrink back.
"Patriarch Huang, don't be nervous. I've come to apologize. Please don't take what happened during the day to heart. Young people are bound to be a little impulsive."
It's inevitable to do something out of line occasionally. You're someone who's destined for great things, so you shouldn't hold a grudge over such a small matter, right?
Huang Qi found it increasingly absurd; this sounded more like a threat than an apology.
"Young friend Shen, just say what you want to say directly, there's no need to beat around the bush."
"Since Patriarch Huang is unwilling to stand on ceremony, then I will speak frankly."
Shen Zhao put down the tea set and then personally poured a cup of tea and placed it in front of Huang Qi.
“Patriarch Huang, as long as you are willing to support Su Yunying to take the position of young master of Qifeng Mountain, the two unexplored high-grade spiritual veins of the Seven-Colored Saint Monarch Rock will be entrusted to you for management.”
Huang Qi's hand trembled, and he almost dropped the teacup he had just picked up.
"What did you say? The Seven-Colored Sacred Monarch Rock? What do you mean by that?"
Shen Zhao poured himself a glass of water, took a small sip, and said, "What do you mean? Doesn't Patriarch Huang understand?"
Huang Qi pondered for a moment, then suddenly gasped in shock, pointing at Shen Zhao in disbelief: "You, you... could it be that you intend to..."
Shen Zhao nodded: "That's right, just as you thought. I wonder if Patriarch Huang is interested in those mines?"
Huang Qi's Adam's apple bobbed repeatedly, and finally he shook his head and said, "I really didn't expect you to be so ambitious. You even dared to covet the Seven-Colored Saint Monarch Rock?"
"No need for Patriarch Huang to worry about that. I, Shen Zhao, have never failed to accomplish anything I set my mind to. So, Patriarch Huang, are you willing to take a gamble?"
Shen Zhao remained calm and composed, leisurely sipping his tea, completely unconcerned about Huang Qi's inner turmoil.
About fifteen minutes later, Shen Zhao tapped his fingers on the table to remind him, "Master Huang, the tea is getting cold."
Huang Qi immediately picked up his teacup, examining the teacup as he said, "My Huang family has been able to establish itself in the Southern Region for many years, and we are also the richest family in the Fire Phoenix Clan..."
"One should be cautious in handling matters; how could I agree to something without a clear plan, right?"
After saying that, he poured the tea directly onto the tea tray.
Then he poured himself another cup of hot tea.
“You’re right, tea tastes bad when it gets cold, so let’s just get a fresh cup. But could you give me a timeframe, how long do I have to wait?”
"Four months!"
Shen Zhao held up four fingers.
"Four months from now, I will take over the Seven-Colored Sacred Monarch Rock. I think that's enough to show my sincerity."
Huang Qi's pupils contracted: "Four quasi-emperors and two great emperors protect him on the Seven-Colored Saintly Monarch Rock."
Furthermore, with the Ninth-Rank Sacred Word Array protecting it, even if the Dragon Han Empress herself were to arrive, she would find it difficult to budge an inch. How dare you make such a boast?
"This is not something that Patriarch Huang should worry about. In short, you should be able to successfully obtain the mining rights for the spiritual vein in four months."
Upon hearing this, Huang Qi downed his tea in one gulp: "Very well, the younger generation is indeed formidable. Young friend Shen, then this old man has decided to go crazy with you. I will do everything in my power to help Miss Su ascend to the position of young master of Qifeng Mountain..."
"The position of young master I'm referring to means having real power and being able to control the entire Qifeng Mountain, not just a title. I want Su Yunying to become the sole voice of the Fire Phoenix Clan."
Shen Zhao calmly interrupted Huang Qi.
Huang Qi: "I understand now. No wonder you still came to me even though five families had agreed to let Miss Su become the young master. It seems you have big plans."
Shen Zhao smiled and said, "Patriarch Huang, you misunderstand. I just want some peace and quiet and don't want any opposing voices around me."
"Ha, I really envy Miss Su. If my son had you by his side to assist him, even a lump of mud could reach unparalleled heights."
"So, Patriarch Huang has agreed?"
"Tomorrow, I will go with the other five family heads to see the Grand Clan Chief."
With the matter settled, Shen Zhao stood up and said, "Then thank you very much for your kindness, Patriarch Huang. It's getting late, so please get some rest, Patriarch Huang."
After saying this, Shen Zhao bowed and left.
Watching his departing figure, Huang Qi sighed, "With him here, my Fire Phoenix Clan will surely rise again and recreate the glory of our ancestors."
The following day, inside Fenghua Hall.
"It's ridiculous, it's really ridiculous!"
Feng Xiuhua kept tapping the floor with her cane.
"How can the position of young master be treated so lightly? Where is Su Yunying? Tell that girl to come to me immediately."
Luo Fengjiao replied softly, "Clan leader, Xiaoying went to the Phoenix Drinking Pool to bathe and can't come for the time being. She said that everything will be handled by young friend Shen."
Feng Xiuhua trembled with anger. She never expected that a mere tea party would cause the five family heads to switch their support for Su Yunying to be elected as the young master.
This is a situation that Feng Xiuhua is unwilling to accept.
Feng Xiuhua glanced at Shen Zhao, who was lounging around not far away, and immediately became furious. She pointed at him and asked, "You outsider, who gave you permission to interfere in the affairs of my Fire Phoenix Clan?"
Shen Zhao sneered: "What's wrong, old wall lamp? You were the one who agreed to decide the young master's position through a selection process. Now that it's done, are you going to go back on your word?"
"This is utter nonsense!"
Feng Xiuhua rebuked her sternly.
"The selection of the young master has always been personally decided by the clan leader. When did it become your place as an outsider to interfere? In short, I will not agree to it!"
As soon as he finished speaking, the Wang family head was the first to stand up and retort, "Clan leader, that's a rather unfair statement."
We've all traveled a long way to Qifeng Mountain to discuss the selection of the young master, but you sent someone to inform us...
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