After arguing for the time it takes for an incense stick to burn, the Su family patriarch, seeing that Xiao Chen remained silent, knew that continuing the argument would only lead to bad results. Finally, he gritted his teeth and said, "Fine! Our Su family is willing to give up the profits from the East City Mine for the next three years to apologize to our young friend Xiao Chen! We only ask that our young friend Xiao Chen not listen to slander and misunderstand our Su family!"
"Three years' worth of profits?!" The eyes of the Xiao family members lit up instantly! The annual profits from that mine were extremely considerable, and three years' worth of profits would be enough to elevate the Xiao family's strength to another level!
The Third Elder immediately beamed with joy: "That's more like it! Considering how sincere Clan Chief Su is, we won't pursue the matter further!"
Xiao Lie nodded and looked at Xiao Chen: "Xiao Chen, look..."
Xiao Chen remained silent, his expression indifferent.
The Su family patriarch's heart sank. He knew that this small benefit hadn't appeased him. Gritting his teeth, he revealed his final trump card: "Young friend Xiao Chen, to be honest, Wanqing has been chosen by the 'Xuantian Sect' of the Northern Region and has become an inner disciple! The Xuantian Sect is a top power in the Northern Region, and its sect leader is a Nascent Soul stage expert..."
His meaning was clear: Su Wanqing has the Xuantian Sect backing her up, so no matter how strong you are, you can't afford to offend the Xuantian Sect.
The arguing in the hall stopped instantly.
Xuantian Sect? That's a sect that can rival the top sects in the Southern Region!
The smiles on the faces of the Xiao family members froze, and their eyes turned more wary as they looked at Su Wanqing.
The Su family patriarch looked at Xiao Chen, secretly praying that this trump card would intimidate him.
Xiao Chen finally reacted.
He raised his eyes, looked at the head of the Su family, his gaze calm and unwavering, and slowly uttered three words:
"Then what?"
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