CHAPTER 1179: CHAPTER 1176: FORCEFUL SEIZURE AND PLUNDER

Xu Wendong had two reasons to believe that the King of Nanhuang was secretly causing trouble.

First.

Ever since he refused Fan Qi, the Fifth Prince, to take over the Western Sea Fishing Grounds, the name of the King of Nanhuang suddenly vanished from his life.

It was as if he had never appeared.

This was inherently unreasonable.

Because Chu Ye had mentioned that the King of Nanhuang was vindictive and acted in a ludicrous manner.

First, he killed Pei Yuanlang.

Then, he refused the King of Nanhuang to interfere with the Western Sea Fishing Grounds.

How could he easily let it go?

The King had remained silent for so long, ultimately to deliver a fatal blow at a critical moment.

It must be said that his methods were quite shrewd.

Second, and most importantly.

The ability to order a country to ban the Lu Family from selling seafood was rare in the entire Blackwater Kingdom.

Besides the King of Nanhuang, he truly couldn’t think of anyone else.

"Husband, don’t worry, I’ll return to Jingdu right away," Lu Nanyan comforted Xu Wendong with a word, and then immediately took the teleportation array back to Jingdu.

The current Lu Family was the number one noble family in the Blackwater Kingdom, with close personal ties with many high-ranking officials.

In her view.

This matter could be completely resolved by seeking help from those influential figures.

But.

Upon returning to the Blackwater Kingdom, Lu Nanyan realized that even those officials could do nothing about it.

At that moment.

She understood just how terrifying the enemy’s ability was.

While Lu Nanyan and her family were discussing countermeasures, a servant respectfully entered: "Master, Miss, Master Yin of the Wild King Mansion is visiting!"

Upon hearing the words "Wild King Mansion," everyone in the Lu Family felt a sudden tremor in their hearts.

It’s crucial to know that the mansion held a status second only to the Monarch in the entire Blackwater Kingdom, and the Lu Family’s business within the fiefdom of the King of Nanhuang had received considerable care.

Of course, the business wasn’t the current seafood, but rather the previous medicinal herbs and minerals trade.

"Master Yin is here, do we need formal notice? Invite him in quickly!" Patriarch Lu regained his senses and called out irritably, leading the family to the door immediately.

"I apologize for not greeting Master Yin from afar upon his esteemed arrival," Patriarch Lu said excitedly, warmly inviting Yin Zhongsuo into the Lu Family.

After being warmly invited into the living room, Yin Zhongsuo got straight to the point: "Clan Leader Lu, I’ve heard your family has encountered some trouble?"

Upon hearing this.

Patriarch Lu sighed and recounted the events of recent times, including the matter of being banned from selling seafood.

Meanwhile, Lu Nanyan felt a sense of foreboding rising within her.

Although she didn’t know who Xu Wendong had offended.

She had a premonition.

It was definitely related to the King of Nanhuang.

Yin Zhongsuo said: "My Prince has heard of this matter and expressed regret over your family’s plight! Therefore, he sent me to lend a hand to your Lu Family!"

Patriarch Lu’s eyes brightened with excitement: "Please advise us, Master Yin."

Yin Zhongsuo said: "The reason your family’s seafood is banned is ultimately because both the government and the populace harbor fears about products from the sea."

"To dispel people’s fears is simple, just follow the government’s procedures for inspection and confirm there’s no harm to the populace before selling."

"But we all know, the shelf life of seafood is short, and if followed procedures for inspection, even if the inspection results are flawless, the seafood would spoil and deteriorate."

Patriarch Lu sighed: "Isn’t that true, it’s a headache."

Yin Zhongsuo smiled: "There’s actually another way to easily solve this matter."

Patriarch Lu’s eyes lit up, he quickly said: "What is the way?"

Yin Zhongsuo’s lips curled: "Simply transfer the contracting rights of the Western Sea Fishing Grounds to someone the populace trusts, and all problems will be solved, won’t they?"

As soon as those words were spoken.

Patriarch Lu felt a sharp shock in his heart.

It had come to this.

He understood the purpose of Yin Zhongsuo’s visit.

He also guessed who was the person he’d trust the populace with.

Undeniably, it was indeed a solution.

Yin Zhongsuo continued: "You all know, my Prince loves fish. If you’re really struggling with sales issues, the Wild King Mansion can lend you a hand!"

"Of course, the Prince wouldn’t shortchange you, offering one hundred thousand Low-grade Spirit Stones annually!"

When he mentioned one hundred thousand Low-grade Spirit Stones.

Everyone in the Lu Family’s expression changed.

They thought the King of Nanhuang’s intervention was helping them in their time of need.

But now.

This wasn’t just helping, this was clearly to kick them when they’re down, to seize and loot!

Lu Nanyan’s icy voice spoke: "Master Yin, are you aware what our Lu Family’s seafood business profit was before it was banned?"

"One million Low-grade Spirit Stones daily!"

"Now you offer us one hundred thousand Low-grade Spirit Stones; isn’t that a bit too bullying?"

Yin Zhongsuo’s smile remained unchanged: "But the problem is, your family’s seafood business is already banned, isn’t it?"

Lu Nanyan was speechless.

Right!

Even if the Lu Family’s net profit reached one million Medium Grade Spirit Stones daily before, or even Superior Spirit Stones, what of it?

Not a single fish could be sold now.

Yin Zhongsuo shrugged: "Actually, your family doesn’t lack money, why let such a trivial matter affect the Prince’s mood?"

Patriarch Lu and the others exchanged glances.

Eventually.

Their attention focused on Lu Nanyan, because they knew all this stemmed from the relationship between Lu Nanyan and Xu Wendong, which led them to securing the contract for the Western Sea Fishing Grounds project.

Taking a deep breath, Lu Nanyan said: "Please inform the Prince through Master Yin that the Lu Family will not easily hand over its industry!"

Yin Zhongsuo’s smile slowly disappeared, a glint of coldness flashed in his deep gaze: "Miss Lu, are you aware of the consequences of such actions?"

Lu Nanyan’s heart tightened.

She knew offending the King of Nanhuang would come at a heavy price.

But she didn’t want to give away the enterprise painstakingly established by Xu Wendong.

Furthermore, the opponent’s methods were so despicable.

Yin Zhongsuo turned to Patriarch Lu, his lips curled, showing a smile that held deeper meaning: "Clan Leader Lu, can Miss Lu represent the Lu Family?"

Patriarch Lu and the others were utterly panic-stricken, a sense of foreboding spread within their hearts.

If they acknowledged Lu Nanyan could represent the Lu Family, it would be seen as openly antagonizing the King of Nanhuang.

Even though the Lu Family had become the number one noble family in the Blackwater Kingdom.

Still, in the face of royal power.

The title of the number one noble family in the Blackwater Kingdom could change hands at any moment.

Just a word from his lips, and the Lu Family could be ruined overnight, facing utter disaster.

Such consequences.

They couldn’t afford!

Taking a deep breath, Patriarch Lu’s eyes showed resolution: "Please inform Master Yin, Nanyan fully represents our Lu Family!"

Yin Zhongsuo looked at him incredulously: "Old man, are you mad?"