Extreme Almightiest Young Master

Chapter 2630: Chapter 2609: Alliance?

Chapter 2609: Alliance?

A few hours later, the sky had already turned dark. Lin Feng was resting in a courtyard near the auction house when someone suddenly came to visit.

Approaching him was Zhan Hancheng, the Family Head of the Zhan Family. Lin Feng was quite surprised and therefore stood up to greet him, "Elder Zhan, I wonder what brings you to me this late at night?"

"Young Friend Lin, there is something I wish to remind you of: the Shen Family is now seeking to recruit prominent families to unite against you. You must be cautious." Zhan Hancheng sincerely wanted to warn Lin Feng. Although Lin Feng refused to cooperate with him, Zhan held no ill feelings toward this young man because he knew Lin Feng was no ordinary person and would surely achieve great things one day. Even if they couldn’t collaborate, he didn’t want Lin Feng to be in danger.

Lin Feng listened to Zhan Hancheng and smiled mildly, "Thank you for your concern, Elder Zhan, but it’s no big deal."

He understood that the purpose of the family coalition was to completely eliminate him, but he also knew the strength of each family. Unless the ancestors were dispatched, the combined strength of their subordinates was not his match, which is why he was so confident in speaking with Zhan Hancheng.

Seeing Lin Feng so calm, Zhan Hancheng was quite surprised. He knew Lin Feng was very capable, but he didn’t expect Lin Feng to be strong enough to disregard the alliance of the eight prominent families. However, since Lin Feng said so, it must mean he was very confident, so Zhan wasn’t overly worried.

Lin Feng thanked Elder Zhan and watched him leave the auction house. As he looked up at the sky, the bright and clear moon seemed to suggest that he would face many challenges ahead...

...

The next day.

In the Shen Family’s main hall, the Shen Family Patriarch sat with several elders, all wearing worried expressions. They had originally planned to unite with other families, but every single one turned them down; not one was willing to join forces against Lin Feng.

"Couldn’t you find even one family willing to ally with us?" Shen Youwei finally couldn’t hold back and asked, breaking the awkward silence. His heart was filled with frustration, knowing no one wanted to join forces with the Shen Family.

The other elders shook their heads collectively. They had done their best to arrange this, but no one was willing to risk an alliance with the Shen Family. They were also puzzled as to why several prominent families were unanimous in their stance, choosing not to get involved, leaving them helpless. After all, they couldn’t force others to agree.

This situation also made them realize one thing: Lin Feng’s actions at the Luan Family’s gate had placed immense pressure on the other prominent families. The pressure was so great that they now had reservations about Lin Feng. They couldn’t help but be amazed by Lin Feng’s methods. To have caused such an impact simply by picking a fight was unimaginable. They couldn’t fathom what kind of person Lin Feng was to possess such skills. This young man was indeed extraordinary!

Shen Youwei understood the stance of the other families very well. He even personally visited the Luan Family, but to his surprise, even the Luan Family, which had been put in its place by Lin Feng, refused to cooperate. This left Shen Youwei both furious and helpless.

He was furious that the Lingyue Pavilion had been snatched by Lin Feng. Everyone in Lin City knew the Shen Family had coveted Lingyue Pavilion for a long time. If they simply handed it over, wouldn’t they become the laughingstock of the entire city? This was like delivering a hard slap to the Shen Family’s face. If people were talking behind their backs, where could he save face?

Helplessness came from the fact that the Shen Family alone had no means of handling Lin Feng. They hadn’t even witnessed Lin Feng’s true strength yet, and Shen Youwei had no desire to find out. They couldn’t possibly invite their ancestor just because of this, right? The more Shen Youwei thought, the angrier he became. He let out a deep sigh.

Where did this guy come from with such high strength?

What exactly does he want to do in Lin City? As soon as he arrived, he began opposing the Luan Family and now he wants to seize the Shen Family’s business.

Could this person have come to Lin City just to stir up trouble?

...

Seeing that Shen Youwei didn’t speak any further, several elders started to ponder privately. They were eager to understand Lin Feng’s purpose in coming to Lin City. Lin Feng seemed to appear out of nowhere with such formidable abilities, leading people to suspect he intended to disrupt the previously stable situation and carve out his own niche. How could they allow such a person to remain? They had also heard about the confrontation with the Luan Family. Since even the Luan Family couldn’t reach him, the Shen Family certainly couldn’t act rashly. If this young man ultimately destroyed them, the Shen Family would cease to exist.

"We can’t openly confront that young man; we’ll bring him down in secret," Shen Meng, who had been standing by, suggested. The previous retreat from Gu Tianhai had been frustrating, and with no family willing to cooperate now, he felt even more stifled. So he advised the patriarch.

Shen Youwei looked at Shen Meng, waiting for him to continue.

Shen Meng said, "That young man has taken over the elixir shop. When he eventually opens for business, we can easily ruin him by tampering with his store."

"That’s a good idea."

"Easier to dodge a spear in the open than an arrow in the dark!"

"This way, we can get back at him without direct conflict."

...

Several elders sitting on the side nodded in agreement, thinking this was a good plan. In Lin City, sabotaging someone secretly was relatively easy given the evenly matched powers of each family. The young man had been making enemies left and right, so even if an investigation took place, it might never trace back to the Shen Family.

Shen Youwei nodded after hearing this plan, agreeing that it was viable. But he still couldn’t let go of his anger. That young man was simply too arrogant. Yet, he also knew he couldn’t act without restraint. If they rashly went to battle against Lin Feng and their family’s power was diminished, other families might seize the opportunity to invade and swallow them up. That would make him a sinner for all time. He couldn’t take such a risk.

At this moment, Shen Yuan, who had been sitting quietly in the corner dressed in a blue robe, spoke up, "I don’t think this is a good idea."

"Oh?" Shen Youwei was displeased upon hearing Shen Yuan speak suddenly. He never liked Shen Yuan, a young elder of the Shen Family who was very intelligent and favored by the ancestor. Previously, Shen Yuan nearly took the position of the patriarch from him, so Shen Youwei was very jealous and would hardly heed Shen Yuan’s advice. Besides, he couldn’t swallow this humiliation. Now that they had a plan, why not implement it?

"I think that young man’s arrogance in Lin City suggests he has strong backing, otherwise, the events with the Luan Family wouldn’t have occurred. I believe we should make friends with him rather than constantly oppose him. Once he rises, if we’ve made an enemy out of him, the Shen Family will be in a very passive position."

Shen Yuan saw that Shen Youwei didn’t believe what he was saying, so he explained that he had investigated some things about this young man through his unique channels. In all aspects, he speculated that Lin Feng’s abilities were far beyond what they currently seemed. He might be an existence that no one else could imagine. At such a young age, to possess power on par with the Ancestor of the Luan Family, how could such a young man be ordinary?

Moreover, Shen Yuan was even more convinced that, with Lin Feng’s age and astonishing abilities, his future development would be beyond everyone’s imagination. Such a person wouldn’t have come to Lin City without reason, and wouldn’t have casually antagonized other families. There must be a purpose, though he couldn’t discern what it was.

Other elders laughed derisively, even Shen Youwei dismissed Shen Yuan’s words, saying, "I won’t make friends with him, so you don’t need to worry about it."

Shen Yuan sighed in resignation and said no more. He cared for the family, unconcerned with wealth, fame, or power, only wishing for the Shen Family’s prosperity. However, he knew his opinions wouldn’t be considered before he even spoke. Throughout his time in the family, he faced constant indifference. The family members were arrogant, complacent, and devoid of progress, unable to understand how to conduct themselves in the world. A development like this would eventually lead to the Shen Family’s downfall.

...

Several days passed without any notable actions from any families, as everyone quietly watched Lin Feng. Some families even placed surveillance around the Lingyue Pavilion, but what frustrated them the most was the pavilion’s complete enclosure with a drop-down black curtain as if it fell from the heavens. The elders keeping watch could only observe from a distant tavern as a few individuals delivered renovation materials to the pavilion’s entrance, which were then brought inside. Their operations were very discreet, giving no insight into the internal situation.

"What does he intend to do with the Lingyue Pavilion?"

"There’s really no visibility inside! It’s so mysterious, and I feel there’s also a protective formation in place."

"The workers delivering materials are met at the door by someone special. What’s going on?"

...

The elders from various families had been observing for several days and, in their boredom, discussed among themselves. They speculated about Lin Feng’s intentions, but what frustrated them was they gained no insights, leaving them with no report to submit. They didn’t even know what the store’s purpose was or if it posed any threat to other families...

That night, the heads of the eight prominent families gathered to discuss how to deal with Lin Feng. Reflecting on Lin Feng’s actions since arriving in Lin City filled them with anger and worry, only Zhan Hancheng remained silent on the sidelines.

"We should unite to eliminate this young man," Shen Youwei initiated the conversation. An impatient person, he had been seeking alliances with other families but was consistently rejected. Today he called everyone together and was surprised that all the patriarchs showed up.

Sitting in the hall was the Liu Family Patriarch, Liu Chengfeng, who appeared to be in his fifties and wore a pale blue robe, also echoing, "I think Elder Shen makes sense."

Previously, he disagreed with allying with the Shen Family because it didn’t seem to concern the Liu Family. But seeing Lin Feng now establishing a business in Lin City, it was clear he intended to establish a presence, which could obviously threaten his family’s interests. He could no longer ignore this.

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