Chapter 551

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In an unknown space.

A group of cultivators, led by Long Yueyou and including Zhou Kebao, had gathered together to discuss Li Fan's recent actions.

Ever since they suffered a hidden loss at Li Fan’s hands and were forced to collaborate with him, there had been a silent resentment simmering among them. After all, they were all influential figures in their own right. Being outmaneuvered by Li Fan was a blow not only to their finances but, more importantly, to their pride.

Although they had outwardly formed a “friendly cooperative” relationship with him, this didn't stop them from secretly waiting for a chance to give Li Fan, whom they saw as a "fat sheep," a hidden blow at the right time to vent their frustration.

As such, they were keeping a close watch on Li Fan’s every move, and his recent commission of He Zhenghao to amass massive resources had not escaped their notice.

"Everyone, what do you think? Should we follow Li Fan’s lead and join in the purchases, or...?"

"Hah! You think we’ll profit by following him?" One person sneered disdainfully. "Everyone knows he’s as sly as they come. Just look at his past actions—every time he makes a big move, it’s always part of some scheme to take advantage of others."

"Remember how the loss from the Samantabhadra True Leaf incident wasn’t that long ago. Have you all forgotten already?"

"Fellow Daoist Zhu, you can’t put it that way," someone countered. "Things aren’t as they were before. Now that Li Fan holds an official position as the Secret Envoy of Congyun City, he can’t act as recklessly as before. If he were to disrupt the market or destabilize the Immortal Alliance maliciously, headquarters wouldn’t let him off easily."

This statement gained nods of agreement from many of the cultivators present.

"Exactly! In my opinion, he must have foreseen something significant to make such a large-scale move. Let’s not forget that the fundraising project hosted by He Zhenghao was something Li Fan established right after his rise. His early reputation owes much to it. I don’t believe he would tarnish his own reputation."

"Let’s follow him! With our combined wealth, surely those unruly gangs can’t compare to us!"

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The group chattered noisily, and most of them seemed inclined to follow Li Fan’s actions, even if they harbored grudges against him. Despite their misgivings, they had to admit their respect for his abilities.

As the discussion grew lively, Zhou Kebao remained silent, frowning all the while.

Seated at the center, Long Yueyou, maintaining a dignified expression despite his faint smile, noticed Zhou Kebao’s expression and asked, "Fellow Daoist Zhou, what are your thoughts on this matter?"

Without hesitation, Zhou Kebao replied, "Without a doubt, we should purchase the same items listed by Li Fan."

Long Yueyou was slightly surprised at Zhou Kebao’s decisiveness but listened attentively as he continued.

"Of course, if any of you still have concerns..."

"If any unexpected situations arise, our Long Clan will buy all of your items at your purchase price."

"I assure you, you won’t suffer any loss," Long Yueyou declared solemnly.

The crowd was stunned.

Long Yueyou had spoken on behalf of the Long Clan, not just himself. This indicated...

Seeing their surprised and delighted expressions, Long Yueyou, full of pride, continued, "Indeed, my elder brother recently broke through to the Dao Integration realm."

"After some maneuvering, he will soon be appointed to the headquarters of the Administrative Hall."

"The official order will be issued shortly, so even if I hadn’t mentioned it, you would have known soon enough."

Hearing Long Yueyou confirm this personally, the cultivators erupted with joy.

This small group of theirs had grown intricately connected over the years, operating as a unit. Their fortunes were intertwined, with Long Yueyou at the helm.

The Long Clan wielded considerable influence, with ties spanning various states within the Immortal Alliance.

Their only shortcoming had been the absence of a true pillar of strength.

But now, with Long Yueyou’s brother ascending to Dao Integration and soon to be stationed at Immortal Alliance headquarters, this lone weakness was about to be resolved.

An Administrative Hall Dao Integration cultivator would occupy one of the highest positions in the Immortal Alliance’s power structure.

The cultivators offered their sincere congratulations to Long Yueyou.

"The Tianling Prefecture is known for its harsh environment. Brother Jiuyuan’s long-awaited rise to prominence is truly worth celebrating!"

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