Lin Yu is a man of his word; if he says he'll take down the Shangguan family in half a month, then he must take down the Shangguan family in half a month!
After returning to Huanyu, Murong Heshu held a meeting overnight and launched a full-scale attack on the Shangguan family.
In less than a week, the Shangguan family's business suffered a huge blow, and the major shareholders were also bribed by Murong Heshu in various ways.
Of course, there were also a few die-hard fans who either mysteriously disappeared or died mysteriously over several days in a row.
For a time, the Shangguan family was in a state of panic and on the verge of collapse.
"Dad, has the Shangguan clan replied yet? We really can't hold on much longer!"
In the Shangguan family council hall, Shangguan Sheng clenched his fists, reporting the recent business battle situation to his father, Shangguan Yuan. His face showed extreme anxiety.
Shangguan Yuan shook his head. "There's no reply yet. The defection of the Murong family and the inaction of the Tantai family are putting considerable pressure on the Shangguan clan!"
"Isn't there the Shen family? The Shen family is a powerful clan among the four great families. Do you think they're afraid of a mere northern kid? Besides, the Murong clan, which paid tribute to the Long family, has been wiped out. The Long family has so many people to support, and now they're running out of resources. Are they just going to watch them go?" Shangguan Sheng asked, puzzled.
Shangguan Yuan shook his head. "The two upper four clans are naturally not afraid, but they each have their own ulterior motives. If they were truly united, the Great Xia Dynasty wouldn't be in this state a hundred years ago! Currently, the Tang family remains neutral and observes coldly, while the Shen and Long families dare not make any big moves, fearing being stabbed in the back. Besides, both families have strong foundations and can still hold on. They don't want to take the risk unless absolutely necessary. Recently, the four clans are going to hold another meeting, and we'll probably only know the specific results after the meeting!"
"After the meeting? Our Shangguan family would probably be bankrupt by now!" Shangguan Sheng cursed angrily.
Suddenly, Shangguan Du spoke up, his eyes bloodshot, "Dad, that brat, he's the one who killed my Wen Yue. Since we're going bankrupt anyway, why don't we take a gamble and hand over all the family's experts to me? I'll go and fight him to the death!"
Bang!
After Shangguan Du finished speaking, he suddenly ripped his clothes, revealing a muscular physique. A terrifying aura emanated from him.
Shangguan Yuan was taken aback, his old eyes widening in surprise. "Du'er, you've reached the Grandmaster level?!"
This second son has been a disappointment since childhood, only showing some talent in martial arts. Otherwise, given the strict family traditions of the Shangguan family, he would have been kicked out long ago.
A martial arts grandmaster—in ancient times, this was already a considerable level of strength for a relative of a martial arts family, enough to qualify them as a respected guest.
Moreover, once you reach the level of a martial arts grandmaster, you are qualified to receive the recognition of the ancient martial arts clan, undergo marrow cleansing and bone tempering, and be taught unparalleled skills.
"Yes, Father, I have already reached the Martial Arts Grandmaster level and can obtain the Shangguan family's supreme techniques. I have heard that my Shangguan clan has a unique technique that can allow a Martial Arts Grandmaster to directly enter the Saint realm, but the price is that lifespan will be greatly shortened, with only three days to live! However, this is not important. As long as I can enter the Saint realm, as long as I can avenge my son, let alone three days, even if it is only three hours, I will have no regrets!"
roar--
Shangguan Yangtou let out a shrill roar.
My son is dead; there is no more hope or bond in this world.
His only wish for the rest of his life is to avenge his son!
"My lord..."
His wife, Du Wan'er, was already in tears.
She knelt down before the old man with a thud, then pleaded, "Your daughter-in-law is willing to live and die with Second Master, please grant me your wish, Father!"
Shangguan Yuan took a deep breath, slowly closed his eyes, and his old body trembled slightly.
"Throughout my life, Shangguan Yuan has walked on thin ice. Since ascending to the throne of the Shangguan family head, I have worked diligently and conscientiously. Yet, in the end, I am nothing more than a relative of the imperial family. In the end, I cannot even protect my children and grandchildren!"
He couldn't help but exclaim.
The Guwu clan doesn't really value maternal relatives; they just use them as tools to make money.
Why?
Although the surnames of the ancient martial arts families were Shangguan, the succession was not restricted to either men or women, and women could also inherit the family business.
The inheritance of bloodlines is not as strictly observed as that of one's own clan.
This results in a mixed bloodline for future generations, who are at risk of being replaced at any time.
If the relatives of the ancient martial arts clans become disobedient or fail to manage the affairs effectively, the clan can eliminate them at any time, or even wipe them out, and send someone from within the clan to take over.
Such things have happened frequently over the centuries.
Therefore, the Shangguan family is truly in danger this time. Because the Shangguan clan itself really doesn't care about their lives.
"This is a life-or-death calamity for the Shangguan family, a matter of survival!"
Shangguan Yuan sighed, his eyes gradually becoming sharp.
He took a deep breath and said, "Good! Du'er, your father has not spoiled you in vain. You are indeed my good son. Your father has not misjudged you! Rest assured, after you die, I will place your memorial tablet in the very center of the ancestral hall. As long as you can kill that brat Lin Yu, you will be the greatest contributor in the history of my Shangguan family!"
"Thank you, Father, for granting my wish!"
thump!
Shangguan Du knelt heavily on the ground, tears streaming down his face, his eyes gradually hardening.
In the cutthroat world of business, every second counts. The Shangguan family really can't hold out for more than a few days. They must act quickly!
Three days later, a decisive battle in the stock market was about to begin.
A massive aura descended upon the hotel building.
Boom!
Dark clouds gathered, and lightning flashed and thunder roared.
"My God! Who is that? Flying in the sky?"
"Let's make a movie?"
"Maybe it's glasses-free 3D!"
On both banks of the Huangpu River, countless people looked towards the towering skyscrapers.
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