Hidden World chaos.

More and more Hidden World Practitioners are realizing the importance of money, with increasingly many Cultivators casting aside their pride to enter the Mortal World they once scorned, using their power to control certain industries to make money for them.

They only need money.

As for business operations like broken capital chains, capital turnover, etc., they have no clue.

They only know to take the money when there's some.

This has led to the bankruptcy of numerous businesses.

And those Hidden World Practitioners merely seek out the next target.

Just a while ago.

Someone bared their fangs toward the Southwest...

Liang Jiuxiang, Tan Zhanhu, Yu Wanli, and the other former Southwest Eight Kings, they knew very well that if they were controlled by those Hidden World powerhouses, their family's industries would be quickly squandered too, so they could only think of a solution.

In the end, they decided to pledge allegiance to Qin Feng.

They had inquired about Qin Feng.

Although Qin Feng, just like those Hidden World powerhouses, had absolute control over the various industries he took over,

he basically doesn't meddle in the operations of these industries, instead hiring talents to help manage them.

For example, in the Southwest, operations are handed to Lord Dog.

For example, the Lake City's Fengyun Group is managed by Wei Yunxiang, and so on.

Moreover.

They also learned that he doesn't squander the money earned from the industries; it's all invested, and reinvested, like spending tens of millions on the West Mountain Taihu Project in Beijing or investing twenty million to become the largest shareholder of the East Sea Sea Park project, and so on.

More importantly.

He is willing to spend a lot of money to support the development of his industries.

This is extremely commendable!

At least he is not like those Hidden World powerhouses who only know to kill the goose that lays the golden eggs, slaughtering one goose after another.

So.

After careful consideration, they decided to pledge allegiance to Qin Feng!

"Ah, I see..."

Qin Feng suddenly realized at this moment, raising his eyes to look at Liang Jiuxiang, Gu Yuanshan, Yu Wanli, and the others.

The six people led by Liang Jiuxiang immediately bowed to Qin Feng, saying, "Mr. Qin, please help us!"

"Since that's the case, I have no reason to refuse."

Qin Feng shrugged his shoulders, a curve forming on his lips.

Although the Fengxi Group is the only major player in the Southwest, it is still not strong enough compared to the Nangong Family of the East Sea. Just the Fengxi Group alone can't match the Nangong Family, but with the takeover of all the industries of the Eight Kings, the Fengxi Group could be on an equal footing with the Nangong Family.

Add Fengyun Group to that.

They can completely surpass the Nangong Family.

And the Nangong Family.

It can be said to be a top-ranking big family in the country.

So.

There are only benefits, no disadvantages.

"But..."

Lord Dog couldn't help but give a wry smile at this moment, whispering, "Mr. Qin, aren't you afraid that those people from the Hidden World who want to take over their industries might be formidable? If it turns out that someone is a powerful character, won't we get implicated as well?"

"If we even fear this, then how do we seek dominion over the world?"

Qin Feng shrugged his shoulders.

"Uh..."

Lord Dog was left speechless.

Dominion over the world?

Was he serious?

Then.

Excitement gradually rose in his eyes.

He was definitely serious!

He definitely wanted "dominion over the world"!

Fantastic!

Lord Dog's blood boiled with excitement, turning to call out to Liang Jiuxiang, Tan Zhanhu, and the others, "Did you hear that? Mr. Qin wants 'dominion over the world'! So, welcome to the team!!"

"Thank you, Mr. Qin!!"

Liang Jiuxiang, Tan Zhanhu, and others were all excited and grateful.

Before they came, they were worried that if Qin Feng found out the reason why they joined, he might be implicated and therefore refuse.

Now.

Not only is Qin Feng unafraid, but he also dares to make such bold assertions about "dominating the world!"

It's truly thrilling.

On the way.

Everyone was talking and laughing as they moved forward.

Upon arriving home.

Because the house was too small, Lin Meizhen had no choice but to have everyone sit on stools in the yard while she went to make tea for everyone.

Qin Feng, Lord Dog, the former Southwest Eight Kings, and the rest naturally stayed inside the house, discussing matters of their joint effort and briefing Qin Feng on information about their opponents.

Outside.

The family of the eldest uncle and the second uncle drove hurriedly to Xiao Lian's doorstep.

They had almost confirmed that the "Mr. Yu" mentioned by Mr. Gu, Gu Zhongquan, and President Lu was Yu Xiaolian, and their warm reception from President Gu and President Lu was all because of Xiao Lian, so they immediately rushed over.

They had been too harsh on Lin Meizhen and her family.

That morning when Xiao Lian and her family went to pay New Year's visits, they even said that they wanted to cut off relations with their relatives.

So, they had to come over.

Otherwise, the cement and building materials promised for the "Xiaolin Resort" project by President Gu and President Lu wouldn't involve them, not to mention not being able to visit Yu Lisha's headquarters.

These were secondary concerns.

The main fear was retaliation that could lead to losing everything overnight!

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Everyone was incredibly anxious.

The car stopped at Xiao Lian's doorstep.

Aunt still found it hard to believe and asked Yu Lisha, "Shasha, are you sure about the phone call you made to Mr. Gu earlier? Is that Mr. Yu... really 'Xiao Lian'?! No matter how I think about it, it seems impossible."

"I hope it's not true either," Second Aunt chimed in, "If it really were like that, it would be as if heaven doesn't have eyes. Clearly, we are the wealthier ones, Lin Meizhen is so poor, why should all the good fortune be hers."

At this moment, the cousin suddenly said, "It might really be a hoax!"

"Why?"

Everyone turned their attention to him in unison.

The cousin continued, "Look, there is not a single car at their doorstep! Didn't Sister Lisa say that after Mr. Gu and President Gu finish paying their New Year's visit to grandfather, they would come to Xiao Lin Village? On our way here, we also haven't seen Mr. Gu's car return!"

"Right!"

Second Aunt couldn't help but feel joyful, "Which means, maybe Mr. Gu never came here, the 'Mr. Yu' he spoke of isn't Xiao Lian!"

Upon hearing this, the eldest uncle, second uncle, and others also became joyful.

No matter who that "Mr. Yu" was.

As long as it wasn't Xiao Lian, that was all that mattered.

Nobody wanted to see a person they used to deride, mock, and look down upon become more powerful and esteemed than themselves.

"Let's go, we'll get out of the car and have a look!"

The eldest uncle and the rest got out of the car.

They looked around and indeed, saw no car.

"That's great, indeed we got it wrong!"

Second Aunt and the others felt a weight lifted off their hearts, their prior tension, fear, and repression now completely dissipated, fully relaxed.

At this time.

Lin Meizhen emerged from the main gate.

So many guests had suddenly shown up at her home, and there wasn't enough tea, candies, sunflower seeds, peanuts, etc., so she needed to rush out to buy some.

She happened to see the eldest uncle and others.

"Elder brother, second brother, you... have arrived?" Lin Meizhen first froze, then greeted warmly, "Well, please come inside."

Their willingness to visit on the first day of the New Year.

Made Lin Meizhen extremely joyful.

Regardless.

Their decision to visit her home during the New Year might indicate that they still valued their familial relationship.

Lin Meizhen was thanking heaven in her heart.

First, Xiao Lian's reputation had been cleared, and now her relatives, who always looked down on her, had come as well. Truly a good year!

But unexpectedly.

At this moment, Second Aunt curled her lips and said, "Pfft, who wants to go to your house! Didn't Xiao Lian and Little Dragon tell you? We have cut off relations with your household!"