CHAPTER 687: CHAPTER 618: THE DIRECTION OF THE JIANG FAMILY

"Mom means that Jiang Ke and the Second Elder are on the same side?"

"At least, during her time in the Jiang Family, she was very close with the Second Elder."

"Returning to Hua Country affected their interests?"

Jiang Yu shook her head, "It’s not just their interests; the entire Jiang Family’s interests will be affected."

Yan Yueqing frowned, "Then why did Grandma..."

"Every decision the Family Head makes is based on the developments of the past decades and the future situation..." Jiang Yu explained, "Just like a hundred years ago, many didn’t understand why the Jiang Family insisted on leaving Hua Country? But the facts proved that the Family Head’s decision was very correct! Now, similarly, many people in the family don’t understand why I insist on bringing the Jiang Family back to Hua Country?"

Sacrificing some interests to change the direction of the entire family’s trajectory, it’s normal to have dissenting voices.

For a hundred years, the Jiang Family’s development abroad was rapid, and those who joined the Jiang Family were mainly from Western forces.

Returning to Hua Country, it is likely not just a simple dispute over interests...

The situation between countries, political struggles... these are the biggest obstacles.

Yan Yueqing understood, "So when Mom chose to marry Dad from Hua Country, even though Dad came to the Jiang Family for love, to them, it’s proof that the Jiang Family wants to tilt towards Hua Country?"

"Correct." Jiang Yu reached out and touched her daughter’s little face, "I also arranged for you to grow up in Hua Country until you were ten, and they all thought I was crazy."

Yan Yueqing’s fingertips gently traced the warm rim of the cup, finally understanding Jiang Ke’s actions.

Yes, Jiang Ke could indeed succeed as Family Head.

But Jiang Ke did not agree with the content of the secret letter! She may have already informed the Second Elder’s faction.

Jiang Yu might rely on Jiang Ke elsewhere to help her manage the Jiang Family, but on this matter, once the two have disputes, even if Jiang Yu had already granted the Family Head position to Jiang Ke, she would certainly do everything possible to take it back.

Taking a step back, if Jiang Yu were to unexpectedly die in the conflict between the two factions, there would still be Yan Yueqing (Jiang Xiaoxing).

Yan Yueqing is always Jiang Yu’s only daughter. If there are people in the family supporting the return to Hua Country, then even if she doesn’t want to be the Family Head, she would be forcibly put into the position.

This is the reason why Jiang Ke would go to such lengths.

Yan Yueqing sighed, "So... from the explosion, everything was their doing?"

Jiang Yu’s voice carried suppressed anger, "Their reach extends further than we imagined. During the time Su Zihu was here, we reviewed many things and found many clues seemingly pointing to external forces like the S Organization, but subtly implicating abnormal mobilization of internal family resources."

"Additionally, Jiang Ke—her disappearance is probably not as simple as it seems! As soon as she left, you were swapped souls, and Su Zihu went to find you... Xiaoxing, Zihu only stayed by my side for half a year, but the support during that time exceeded that of the previous ten years combined."

Jiang Yu said slowly, "They were scared."

So they would spare no expense to go to Hua Country and deal with her.

At that time, the Jiang Family had not yet started moving to Hua Country, and their power overseas was overwhelming, but going to a place with strict regulations like Hua Country to do things would certainly attract attention over there.

Preferring to expose themselves to eliminate Yueqing, one can imagine how much impact Jiang Yu’s sudden rise with Su Zihu’s help had on them.

Yan Yueqing thought of something, "I remember you said Jiang Ke lost contact during a North Sea exploration mission?"

"Yes, five years ago, in the Beihai Core Sea Area controlled by the Lowell family!"

Jiang Yu stood up and quickly walked to a large holographic projection wall.

With a tap of the fingertip, an electronic sea chart covered with complex markers and trajectory lines instantly unfolded, with a sea area prominently marked in red.

"Officially recorded as the exploration ship lost contact due to an extreme storm. But you know, which of Jiang Family’s exploration ships isn’t equipped with the most advanced disaster prevention systems and positioning devices? ’Heavenly Net’ system’s monitoring records in that area were completely erased! This is definitely not an accident!"

Jiang Ming added, his tone heavy, "More crucially, when Jiang Ke disappeared, she took half of the Family Head Seal with her!"

"Half of the Family Head Seal?" Yan Yueqing’s eyebrows knitted, "I thought only a complete Family Head Seal could mobilize the ’Shadow Guard’?"

"Yes. A complete seal is the highest credential to mobilize all Shadow Guards."

Jiang Yu returned to the sofa, leaning forward with hands interlaced on her knees, eyes sharp as knives, "But that half of the seal... also poses a significant risk. Xiaoxing, you must know the Jiang Family’s ’Shadow Guard’ is not a monolith. They pass down through generations, ancient in heritage, among them exists a very special force—the ’Cultivators’."

"This force is small in number but extremely formidable. They undergo the most stringent, most brutal training from a young age, using the secret Qimen Taoist Skill for ’nurturing,’ unlocking superhuman potential. It is said that their strength alone can withstand a thousand troops! But they acknowledge the seal, not the person!"

"More accurately, they recognize the specific energy fluctuations and command symbols contained within the Family Head Seal. As long as the half seal is in hand, and it can simulate the correct energy fluctuations and commands, Jiang Ke can command this part of the ’Cultivators’!"

Yan Yueqing’s eyes turned completely cold, "Jiang Ke deliberately created a ’disappearance,’ taking that half seal out of the family’s sight? This way, outside, she can use this half seal to do many things strictly prohibited inside the family?"

"Very likely!" Jiang Yu nodded heavily, her eyes filled with deep concern, "Inside the family, there’s the Elder Council’s supervision, ’Heavenly Net’ system monitoring, and me as a constraint. She’s shackled everywhere. Once she leaves, with the sky as the limit and this half seal as a trump card... she can do so much! Colluding with external forces, cultivating private soldiers, gathering forbidden resources, even..."

Jiang Yu took a deep breath and said each word clearly, "... even using that half seal’s authority to attempt reverse analysis, interference, even final control over the entire ’Heavenly Net’ defense system! This is the most terrifying part! ’Heavenly Net’ is an extremely important shield for our Jiang Family. If it were breached or altered from the outside..."

Yan Yueqing inhaled sharply, the consequences were extremely grave.

Seeing her worried look, Jiang Yu held her hand, "No need to overly worry, over the past five years, Mom has recovered most of the Jiang Family’s power, ensuring your safety, and that of my two lovely grandchildren, more than enough."

"Mom, I understand."

Jiang Yu said, "I’ve gathered all the materials, placed them in your room, the electronic version you can take your time to understand, the paper versions, read them early to have an idea. A week later, I will officially announce your return, by then—"