Evan still hadn't received the news about what happened to the Iksa Family. After all, it had just happened. Moreover, the people there had blocked the news, so it was impossible for Evan to know.
After Zhao Hai returned to Casa City, he immediately went to the City Lord's Mansion. Evan didn't think that Zhao Hai would return this quickly. However, he knew that Zhao Hai had a lot of secrets, so he didn't ask and immediately invited Zhao Hai to his room.
After the two sat down, Zhao Hai told Evan about the Iksa Family's situation. Evan was very surprised, one must know that although the Iksa Family didn't have the title of Grand Duke, their strength wasn't any worse than the Purcell Duchy. But now, the Iksa Family's name had been erased from the continent. This time, the Radiant Church was really ruthless.
After saying this, Zhao Hai didn't immediately have Evan spread the news. He looked at Evan's face, he knew that Evan couldn't let go of the Purcell Duchy's business. Zhao Hai wanted to tell Evan that if he didn't know how to make a choice, then he might follow in the footsteps of the Iksa Family.
Zhao Hai didn't give up on the idea of pulling the Purcell Family to the Buda Clan. At this time, the Buda Clan needed talents. As their business got bigger and bigger, they would need more and more talents.
At this time, the Markey Family was helping to manage Golden Island. And with their original businesses, they couldn't spare too many people to help the Buda Clan.
The Buda Clan itself didn't have many people. Although the Iksa Family had joined them, one shouldn't forget that they would soon have 100 thousand Beastman slaves. Moreover, Zhao Hai had already ordered 100 thousand slaves from Carson City's slave market. 200 thousand slaves who didn't know anything, how many people would they need to manage them? Just relying on those slaves who had just learned how to write and become commoners was certainly not enough. They also needed people to manage them. If the Purcell Family could join them, then Zhao Hai would be able to obtain a large number of talents.
However, the Purcell Family's situation was more complicated compared to the Iksa Family. The Purcell Family had been infiltrated by the Radiant Church. Therefore, although Zhao Hai wanted to pull the Purcell Family under his banner, he still needed to be careful.
Before, when Evan said that the Purcell Family had diehard followers of the Radiant Church, he didn't say how he would deal with them. Obviously, he didn't intend to deal with them. Maybe Evan wanted to leave a way out for himself. If he really couldn't do anything, then he might be prepared to seek refuge with the Radiant Church.
Zhao Hai told Evan about the Iksa Family's situation because he wanted him to know that the same thing that happened to the Iksa Family might happen to the Purcell Family as well. This way, the Purcell Family wouldn't have any illusions about the Radiant Church.
After hearing Zhao Hai's words, Evan's complexion changed. He didn't think that the Radiant Church would be this ruthless. If the Radiant Church were to deal with him, then what would happen to the Purcell Family?
Zhao Hai didn't say anything, he just calmly sat there and looked at Evan. He wanted to see what Evan would do. The situation was very clear now. Sooner or later, the Buda Clan and the Radiant Church would have a conflict. It all depended on the Purcell Family's choice.
Evan didn't say anything for a while, he was also making a difficult decision. He was very clear that if he sought refuge with the Buda Clan, then it would mean that he would have to give up the Purcell Duchy. The Purcell Family could only become a vassal of the Buda Clan, this was something that Evan couldn't accept.
But if he sought refuge with the Radiant Church, then he was afraid that the Radiant Church would go back on their words and deal with him. When that time comes, he wouldn't be able to gain any benefits.
Most importantly, this matter couldn't be decided by him alone. Although the Purcell Duchy had undergone a change and his family's power had increased a lot, the strength of the Elder Council was still very big. This matter would ultimately need to be decided by the Elder Council.
Zhao Hai looked at Evan and knew that he wouldn't make a decision in a short time. He also didn't ask the Purcell Family to spread the news about the Iksa Family's situation to the continent. This was because he knew that the Purcell Family wouldn't spread the news before making a decision.
To be honest, Zhao Hai was now somewhat disappointed with the Purcell Family. The Purcell Family was too overcautious. They weren't as straightforward as the Iksa Family when it came to Zhao Hai.
From the beginning, the Evan Family made it clear that they supported Zhao Hai. Although the Purcell Family also supported Zhao Hai, they always wanted to leave a way out for themselves. They always wanted to please both sides, which was almost impossible.
Zhao Hai sighed in his heart, but he still said, "Uncle still has things to do, so I won't bother you. I'll be around for a few days. If you have something that you can't solve, then you can go to Laura's mansion. As long as you go there, I'll know that you have something to do. I'll definitely look for you."
Evan didn't think that Zhao Hai would leave just like that. He wanted to keep Zhao Hai, but he didn't know what to say. In the end, he could only sigh and send Zhao Hai away.
He also knew that Zhao Hai was able to turn the Buda Clan into one of the Great Clans of the continent in just a year. Besides his fortuitous encounters, his ability also couldn't be underestimated. Zhao Hai must have discovered his thoughts, so he decided to leave.
Regarding this situation, Evan was very helpless. He wanted to help Zhao Hai, but as the Patriarch, there were times when he couldn't help himself. This matter was related to the entire clan, so he couldn't do anything by himself.
After Zhao Hai left the City Lord's Mansion in his carriage, he looked for a place where no one was present and entered the Space. He didn't go to Iron Mountain Fort, instead, he went to the Space to see the reaction of the Iksa Family and the Purcell Family.
The Iksa Family was certainly following the Buda Clan. At this point, they had no choice but to follow them. Their 9th rank expert was already dead, and they also had an unresolvable enmity with the Radiant Church. It would be impossible for them to return to the continent.
If they returned to the continent, then the Radiant Church wouldn't even need to make a move. The Aksu Empire's nobles who were envious of their family's benefits would definitely take their lives.
Because of this, the Iksa Family's matter was very simple. What they needed to do now was to make a decision, whether they want to stay in the Black Wasteland or go to Golden Island.
Zhao Hai knew that the Iksa Family would certainly gather together to discuss this matter. He wanted to see what the Iksa Family's final decision would be.
As for the Purcell Family's decision, Zhao Hai could already guess it. The Purcell Family's Elder Council had a lot of authority. Evan simply couldn't help himself, and it was impossible for the Elders to abandon the Purcell Family and rely on the Buda Clan.
However, Zhao Hai still hoped that they could make a decision that would satisfy him. At this time, he was also paying attention to the Purcell Family's situation.
Naturally, the matter of the Iksa Family being placed under house arrest by the Radiant Church was something that he couldn't let the people of the continent know about. Therefore, he immediately wrote a letter about this matter and sent it to Kun. He had Kun deliver the letter to Randolph and then to the Old King. Then the Iksa Family would work together to let the people of the continent know about what happened to the Iksa Family as soon as possible.
Just as Zhao Hai thought, the Iksa Family had indeed gathered together to discuss what to do. Green was very good to the Iksa Family. He especially cleaned up an area in the back of the castle. There were no other people there, only the Iksa Family's people lived there.
At this time, Robert had gathered everyone in the family in his room. Altogether, there were ten people. Aside from Robert, even Fernand wasn't qualified to participate.
Robert looked at the group and said, "Our Iksa Family suffered a great disaster, it can be said that we were almost exterminated. It was thanks to Zhao Hai that we were able to survive. But Zhao Hai also said that in order to save us, he had exposed the Buda Clan's greatest secret. It would be impossible for us to leave the Buda Clan." Robert nodded and said, "You're right.
The people of the Iksa Family didn't show any surprised expressions. They weren't fools, although Zhao Hai didn't tell them about the Space, they could already guess what happened. Because of this, they weren't surprised by Robert's words, this was what they expected.
Looking at everyone's expression, Robert couldn't help but nod. These people didn't disappoint him. Then he said, "Zhao Hai gave us two choices. The first is the Black Wasteland, and the second is Golden Island. Everyone, take a look."
The people looked at each other, then one of them said, "Patriarch, can't our family develop in the Black Wasteland and Golden Island?"
Robert thought for a moment and said, "It should be possible, but we still need to make this decision. You should know about the Iksa Family's current situation. We need to have a focus on our development, while the other will depend on the situation."
The Elder who just spoke to Robert said, "What's the difference between these two places? Now that we know the Buda Clan's greatest secret, wouldn't Zhao Hai have some means to deal with it? If that's the case, then he wouldn't be qualified to be the Patriarch. "
Robert nodded and said, "Of course there is. Everyone can see the situation in the Black Wasteland. Once we enter the Black Wasteland, it would be very difficult for us to leave. Because of this, he wouldn't send people to watch over us. Moreover, in the future, he will be buying a large number of slaves. The Black Wasteland needs to be developed so that we can manage the slaves. If we go to Golden Island, then in order to ensure the safety of the Buda Clan, he would have the undead monitor us."
The people in the room frowned, this matter wasn't easy to decide. The Elder who spoke first thought for a long time before he turned to Robert and said, "Patriarch, what do you think?" The other people in the room also looked at Robert, they wanted to hear his opinion.
Robert wasn't polite, he directly said, "What I mean is that our Iksa Family should focus our development in the Black Wasteland. Although the Black Wasteland doesn't have anything, it's not as prosperous as the continent. However, the land in the Black Wasteland can be cultivated. I think everyone knows this better than me. With so much land, how could the Buda Clan just leave it there? Establishing a country in the Black Wasteland wouldn't be a problem. If we help the Buda Clan establish this country, then when this country appears in the continent, have you ever thought about how our Iksa Family's status would change? "Zhao Hai nodded and said.
When the elders heard Robert, their eyes couldn't help but light up. They were all smart people, so they immediately understood what Robert meant. If the Buda Clan were to establish their own country in the future, then the status of the Iksa Family wouldn't be low. The position of Grand Duke wouldn't be a problem for them. After all, the Iksa Family was an old subordinate of the Buda Clan, so they wouldn't need to worry too much about it.
Robert looked at everyone and immediately said, "But the situation in Golden Island is different. After arriving there, all of our actions would be monitored. Even if Zhao Hai doesn't want to deal with us, we would still lose our freedom. Moreover, Golden Island isn't that big, and we don't have a 9th rank expert in our family. Our development in Golden Island would depend on the Buda Clan. Although we can make a lot of money, we would only become a merchant family in the end. Therefore, I want the Iksa Family to focus on the Black Wasteland."
The people of the Iksa Family nodded, they were already convinced by Robert. Robert continued, "Our Iksa Family is no longer the original Iksa Family. If we want to develop again, we can't do without the Buda Clan. Since we have to rely on the Buda Clan, then why don't we fight for riches and honor? Why don't we just settle down and become rich?" Zhao Hai nodded.
The Elder who spoke before nodded and said, "What the Patriarch said is right. I think that this matter might be an opportunity for our Iksa Family. Although our Iksa Family has been doing well in the Aksu Empire, we still haven't obtained the title of Grand Duke. We can't establish our own Dukedom, we're lower than other people. At the same time, our development in the Aksu Empire has reached its end. If we want to take another step forward, it would be as difficult as ascending to the heavens. But this matter has given us an opportunity. If the Buda Clan establishes their own country in the future, then it would be difficult for our Iksa Family to not develop. Because of this, I completely agree with the Patriarch's opinion, we will follow the Buda Clan and do our best to help them develop the Black Wasteland."
The other Iksa Elders nodded as well. Robert's heart relaxed, the Iksa Family's future path has been set. How far they go would depend on the Buda Clan's development.
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