And it was the night before Lin Yu was to depart for Tuo Island.
The Tantai family still came knocking on their door.
A woman in her early thirties, wearing black stockings and a cashmere coat, exuding charm, walked through the snow.
In the warm restaurant, she took off her coat, revealing her perfect figure. She walked to the opposite side of the table and sat down.
"Air-freighted Dutch beef, very tasteful!"
Lin Yu picked up a piece of steak and said casually, "I used to love Kobe beef, but now it's all chemically contaminated. Otherwise, I wouldn't dare eat Japanese food. I just find it disgusting! It's quite tender, you should try it!"
Tantai Mingyue picked up a piece, put it in her mouth, chewed it, and nodded, saying, "Not bad, it's the kind of flavor I like, and the cooking time is just right!"
"Let's talk about business!" Tantai Mingyue suddenly said.
Lin Yu shrugged. "We can talk, but who are you representing? The Tantai family, or the entire ancient martial arts world?"
Tantai Mingyue said calmly, "You know that ancient martial arts families are not monolithic. Internal strife is their common problem. Otherwise, they might have been able to fight against the Divine Blood back then!"
"So, you and Shangguan Murong aren't in cahoots?" Lin Yu nodded. "Then there's still room for discussion, to avoid any unintended consequences!"
"Let's talk about the terms! How can you stop this?" Tantai Mingyue said directly, "Although you haven't attacked the Tantai family yet, some of your businesses have already affected us. As for money, we can talk about it. How much do you want to make this time?"
Lin Yu's lips curled slightly as he held up three fingers.
Tantai Mingyue frowned slightly. "Three trillion?"
Lin Yu shook his head, "I'll stop once I've earned three hundred trillion!"
"Are you crazy?" Tantai Mingyue suddenly stood up, gritting her teeth as she said, "You have absolutely no manners!"
Three hundred trillion? Does the entire Great Xia Dynasty have such a large scale?
This kid is just scribbling nonsense at her!
Lin Yu put down his fork, tilted his head back, put his hands behind his head, and said calmly, "The situation is very favorable now, and we have the advantage. We must definitely make great strides!"
Tantai Mingyue sneered, "Then you'll have to be alive to enjoy it! First, you'll have to come back alive from Tuo Island!"
"What? You think I can't beat the Murong family?" Lin Yu's lips curled slightly.
"We can't win!"
Tantai Mingyue sneered, "The Murong family is not just the Murong family. Behind them is the Long family, one of the four great clans. Are you sure you have the guts to face two ancient martial arts families together? I know you are at least a half-saint, but are you sure you can defeat the combined forces of several saints and quasi-saints?"
"So, you're sure I'll lose! Then what are you here to talk to me about today?" Lin Yu raised an eyebrow.
Tantai Mingyue's lips curled into a cold smile. "I predicted you would lose, but I didn't say you would die! After all, you have the bloodline of the Divine Blood. Those two families alone wouldn't dare to break ties with the Divine Blood. So, they will most likely spare your life. What I'm discussing with you is the future! After you are defeated, you will eventually have to give back your business. If we join forces, I can guarantee that you can keep one-third of it!"
"You've got me cornered!" Lin Yu said with a teasing expression.
Tantai Mingyue smiled slightly, raised a glass of red wine, and slowly walked towards Lin Yu. She sat down on the table with her round bottom and hooked Lin Yu's chin with her hand.
“One-third is enough to ease tensions between the North and South, and it also slightly balances the economic development issue. It’s already the best possible outcome. What do you think?” Tantai Mingyue’s lips curled up slightly, with a seductive expression.
Lin Yu suddenly stood up and slammed her onto the table. The movement was somewhat rough.
"Is it possible that while everyone thinks I'm a sheep, I might actually be a wolf in sheep's clothing?" Lin Yu's expression turned icy, as if he had truly transformed into a hungry wolf.
After a moment of slight tension, Tantai Mingyue immediately relaxed, even slightly opening her legs as if to accommodate Lin Yu's next move.
"I know you're frustrated. If you want to vent, then come on. You are a half-saint after all, even if you're just a pawn in the North. But, I feel sorry for you. Satisfying a half-saint and gaining some high-quality essence isn't a loss for me! Maybe... it can even prolong my life! Hehehehe!" Tantai Mingyue laughed triumphantly, her body shaking with joy.
Lin Yu took a deep breath, grabbed her collar, pulled her up, and then pushed her toward the door.
He said calmly, "Go back and wait! When I return from Tuo Island, I expect to see the Tantai family's shareholding contracts, contracts from various channels, and more than half of their fixed assets!"
"You know I've been very merciful! If it were the Shangguan family, I wouldn't give them any chance!" Lin Yu said coldly. According to the information he had received, the Tantai family had not completely adopted monopolistic measures and had done a lot of charity work, treating ordinary people well; otherwise, he wouldn't have given the Tantai family a chance.
Tantai Mingyue's smile gradually faded, and she said coldly, "Did it have to come to this? Young man, don't be so arrogant! You're just a half-saint! If the Divine Blood truly had the resources, why would they send a cannon fodder like you?"
According to the information obtained by Gu Wu, the bloodline problem of the Divine Blood has become extremely serious, and it is impossible for it to regain its former glory.
Ancient martial arts used economic means to pressure the current situation. This was the first step in testing the waters.
After all, even a starved camel is bigger than a horse, and they were still quite wary of the divine bloodline from a hundred years ago.
If Lin Yu loses the economic war, the political situation becomes unstable, the people suffer, and Shenxue doesn't step up, then Guwu will be 100% certain that Shenxue is finished! At that point, things won't be so simple.
It might even lead to the Northern Expedition!
At this moment, no matter how proud Lin Yu was, in their eyes he was nothing more than a pebble used to cross the river.
Lin Yu sneered, "Further words are useless. Go back and prepare what I said. Remember, I'm only giving the Tantai family one chance. Oh, by the way, the four powerful families behind Tantai should be the Tang family, right? Get ready!"
"you!"
Tantai Mingyue's face turned extremely ugly; she hadn't expected that no matter what she said, she couldn't get through to her.
"Since you're determined to go down this path to the bitter end, I won't stop you! Good luck! Humph!"
Tantai Mingyue snorted, walked to the chair, put on her clothes, and walked outside with a clattering sound in her high heels.
Before long, a beautiful figure walked in; it was Murong Heshu.
"Lin Yu..."
"Are you also worried that I'll lose?"
“No! Because I believe that divine blood wouldn’t be so extravagant as to sacrifice a young saint!” Murong Heshu bit her red lips.
The value of a young saint is immeasurable. If placed in an ancient martial arts family, he would definitely be the successor to the next family head!
Lin Yu glanced at her, then sat down to continue eating his steak. "So, you should be glad you chose the right person. Sit down, this steak is pretty good. After you've eaten, you still have to come with me to Tuo Island every day!"
Murong Heshu nodded, sat down, and silently kept Lin Yu company while he ate.
"By the way, how is your grandfather?" Lin Yu suddenly asked.
Murong Heshu paused for a moment, then slowly uttered two words, "Let's go!"
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