Ling Yi's top-floor reception room:
Although there were only four people in this 300-square-meter reception room, the atmosphere in the room was exceptionally stifling. This was especially true for Xiao Yu, who wore an ugly expression on his face.
This was because the leader was a middle-aged man who was close to 50 years old. He was wearing a gray martial robe, and he was like a mountain that was pressing down on him, making him feel suffocated.
However, this middle-aged man's aura wasn't the only reason for this. Rather, it was his identity.
He was the Fang Family's current patriarch and the Qilin Corporation's Chairman, Fang Zhenyuan!
The Qilin Corporation might not be a match for the Five States Corporation, but it was still one of the first-rate corporations in the country. It was also thanks to the Qilin Corporation that the Fang Family was the leader of Fenglin City's various families.
A single word from Fang Zhenyuan could destroy the Big Dipper Group instantly.
Why wouldn't Xiao Yu be afraid of such a big shot?
After all, Fang Zhenyuan was a true bigshot. He wasn't someone the younger generation could compare to.
Aside from Fang Zhenyuan, there was also a young man and woman. The young man was none other than Fang Mingyu, the strongest expert of the Fang Family's younger generation, whom Xiao Yu had met at the Redstone Restaurant. As for the young woman beside him, Xiao Yu didn't recognize her. However, since she had come with Fang Zhenyuan, she had to be someone important.
While Xiao Yu was wondering why a bigshot like Fang Zhenyuan would visit Ling Yi's headquarters, the reception room's doors opened. The Shifeng, Gentle Snow, and Lei Bao then entered the room.
The Shifeng's appearance caused Fang Mingyu's expression to change. Xiao Yu could clearly sense the fear in Fang Mingyu's eyes as he looked at the Shifeng. At the same time, he also sensed dense killing intent.
However, after giving the matter some thought, Fang Mingyu's reaction wasn't surprising. After all, Shifeng had subdued a prodigy like Fang Mingyu with a single move in the Redstone Restaurant, a place frequented by Fenglin City's upper class. It would be difficult for Fang Mingyu to remain unaware of the incident.
"I didn't believe Mingyu's words, but it seems he was right. You are both courageous and strong. I'm afraid no one in the younger generation is a match for you," Fang Zhenyuan said, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes as he looked at the Shifeng.
When Gentle Snow noticed Fang Zhenyuan's words, her originally worried expression fell into chaos. She never thought that Fang Zhenyuan would make a personal visit.
"Mister Fang, you praise me too much. May I know why your Fang Family is looking for me this time?" Shi Feng went straight to the point.
He wasn't particularly surprised by the Fang Family's visit. However, Fang Zhenyuan was the Fang Family's patriarch. If such a bigshot had made a personal visit, it had to be important. He didn't wish to beat around the bush. After all, he had many things he needed to do right now.
"Since that's the case, I'll get straight to the point. You've caused quite a commotion in the Redstone Restaurant. After all is said and done, the Fang Family is one of Fenglin City's prestigious families. If we don't do something, how do you think people will view us?" Fang Zhenyuan said calmly. "However, I've heard that Ling Yi has been developing very well in God's Domain. Moreover, the virtual combat platform you've set up recently has been quite impressive. The Fang Family is very interested in it. Hence, the Fang Family intends to invest fully in Ling Yi. The Fang Family isn't asking for much, only 51% of Ling Yi's shares.
"When the time comes, not only will Ling Yi have the Qilin Corporation's funds to develop rapidly, but the various dojos and training centers in Fenglin City will also help you nurture talents. What do you think?"
Fang Zhenyuan's words silenced the entire room. Xiao Yu stared at Fang Zhenyuan in astonishment. He had never thought that the man would be so interested in Ling Yi. He was actually willing to invest fully in Ling Yi.
Although there were many Guilds in God's Domain that had received the support of corporations, this support was limited to a portion of the Guild's total support.
With the Qilin Corporation's support, both Ling Yi and the Heaven's Rumble Training Center would undergo a qualitative transformation. However, 51% of Ling Yi's shares would be the equivalent of controlling Ling Yi.
Gentle Snow paled when she heard Fang Zhenyuan's words. She hadn't expected the Fang Family to be so greedy.
"This is the kindest threat I've ever heard," Shifeng said, chuckling.
To put it bluntly, Fang Zhenyuan wanted to use Ling Yi's shares to settle the previous matter.
"Are you trying to make an enemy out of the Fang Family?" Fang Zhenyuan frowned, a hint of coldness in his tone. "Or do you think that you can make Ling Yi and the Heaven's Rumble Training Center oppose the Fang Family with your martial prowess alone?"
As soon as Fang Zhenyuan finished speaking, his aura changed. Like an erupting volcano, his aura heated up the entire hall.
"A neutralizing grandmaster!" Lei Bao, who stood behind Shifeng, was surprised.
Although he had sensed Fang Zhenyuan's extraordinary aura and knew that the man was extraordinary, he hadn't thought that the man was a neutralizing grandmaster.
A neutralizing grandmaster was already an incredible feat for a family. Not only would a neutralizing grandmaster's martial prowess reach an unimaginable level, but their brains would also make it easy for them to do anything. A neutralizing grandmaster could help a family prosper for hundreds of years. This was far more valuable than becoming a top scholar in ancient times.
This was why the Fang Family's Old Master had allowed the Fang Family to prosper.
Now, however, Fang Zhenyuan was a neutralizing grandmaster as well. The Fang Family was simply too frightening.
When Xiao Yu heard Lei Bao's words, he was similarly shocked. The Fang Family had two neutralizing grandmasters. Setting aside their frightening martial prowess, just their influence alone was enough to make Fenglin City's various families and training centers obey their every command.
Fang Mingyu, who had been sitting on the sofa all this time, sneered at Shifeng.
Everyone thought that the Fang Family had only prospered because of their grandfather. Once the old man lived past the age of 100, the Fang Family would be finished.
What they didn't know was that the Fang Family's foundations were no longer the same as when their grandfather had become a neutralizing grandmaster. Otherwise, the old man wouldn't have passed the position of family head to his father.
Although Shifeng was very strong and had even subdued him in one move, that had been a trick. Fang Mingyu, on the other hand, had no intention of resisting his father. After all, he didn't even have the strength to fight the old man head-on. Fang Mingyu's physical fitness was simply inhuman.
"How will we know if we don't try?" Shifeng said calmly as he watched Fang Zhenyuan's aura erupt.
"Good! Let's see if you have what it takes, then! "
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