I Have Unlimited Dantians-Chapter 67 - 58: Posing Without Limits (Part 2)

"An alliance? Elect an Alliance Leader?"

None of the men who had become the primary heirs of their families were fools. Seeing Nie Qiang’s attitude, Feng Xiao, Yang Yan, and Chen Xing exchanged a look and immediately understood.

’It looks like this guy wants to form an alliance and make himself the Alliance Leader!’

’But... where does he get the confidence to think he can be the Alliance Leader?’

’You need some substance to back it up if you’re going to posture like that!’

The three of them stood there watching for a moment, but they still couldn’t figure out what he had to back up his claims.

"Forming an alliance is fine, but as for electing an Alliance Leader... how should we go about it? What would be the criteria?" After a moment, Chen Xing asked tentatively.

"That’s right. If you can propose a reasonable method of assessment and we can choose someone convincing, I have no issue with them becoming the Alliance Leader!" Yang Yan chimed in.

"I agree with Young Master Yang Yan’s point of view. If what you say is reasonable, I have no objections," Feng Xiao added amicably.

"Hm?" Nie Qiang had expected all sorts of resistance to his proposal and was surprised by how smoothly things were going. His eyes lit up. He sat up straighter, his aura growing profound and his presence becoming imposing, as if he already saw himself as the Alliance Leader. "Since no one objects to forming an alliance, then I’ll lay out the requirements for the Alliance Leader. First, the Alliance Leader must have wealth. Only with wealth can we win people over and make the alliance grow bigger and stronger! Second, they must possess martial strength beyond that of an ordinary person. Only with strength can they command respect and ensure no one dares to betray them. And third, they must have a calm mind and superior intelligence. Only a person who meets all three of these criteria is qualified to be considered!"

"Wealth? Strength? Intelligence?"

The three of them froze when they heard Nie Qiang’s words.

’Anyone who becomes a family’s Young Master should possess all three, right? It’s just... from the way you’re posturing, it feels like you’re the only one of us four who doesn’t!’

"That’s right. By wealth, I mean the benefits you’ve brought to your family using your own authority since becoming a Young Master! Strength is simple—it’s combat prowess. This has nothing to do with one’s Cultivation level. If it’s hard to determine, we can fight! As for intelligence... heh, of course that will be judged by the things we’ve accomplished over the years!"

Nie Qiang, oblivious to their thoughts, spoke with a tone full of confidence, as if he excelled in all three areas.

In truth, an alliance between the Young Masters of the Four Great Families had also been formed in Nie Yun’s previous life. Back then, a disagreement had also arisen during the election of the Alliance Leader. Because none of them would yield, Feng Xiao had taken out a stalk of Beardless Grass to show off his wealth. He never would have imagined that this single stalk of a medicinal material, with the City Lord’s Mansion fanning the flames, would ultimately trigger a war among the Four Great Families!

Of course, even as a Reincarnator, Nie Yun didn’t know all the inside details. After all, his status in his previous life had been far too low; he hadn’t been qualified to be involved in this matter at all!

"Oh? From your tone, Young Master Nie Qiang, it seems you already have a candidate in mind. I wonder who it is. Do tell us,"

Chen Xing, who managed the Luoshui Auction House, was an incredibly shrewd man. He had already guessed what the other was trying to say and spoke in a faintly mocking tone.

"Heh heh!" Seemingly not hearing the sarcasm in his tone, Nie Qiang laughed. "That’s right, I do have a definite candidate in mind. I may not be the most talented, but it just so happens I meet all the criteria!"

Hearing such a shameless declaration, Yang Yan, Feng Xiao, and Chen Xing all felt their lungs were about to explode with rage.

Yang Yan was a hothead and couldn’t hide his anger. With a cold snort, he slammed his wine cup down on the table, splashing wine everywhere. "You meet all the criteria? Then tell us how! If you can’t back it up, I don’t care if you’re the Nie Family’s Young Master. You walked in here standing, but you’ll be crawling your way out!"

"That’s right, Nie Qiang. Go on and tell us. If you really do meet the criteria, we have no problem making you Alliance Leader! But if you don’t... heh heh, my opinion is the same as Young Master Yang Yan’s. You can roll yourself right out of here!"

Chen Xing wasn’t exactly good-tempered, and he let out a cold laugh.

"I certainly hope you have something to say for yourself!" Although Feng Xiao didn’t utter any threats, he stared coldly at Nie Qiang, the fury in his eyes completely undisguised. It looked as if he would be the first to attack if the man before them couldn’t offer a proper explanation.

"Since everyone is asking, I’ll spell it out for you. Let’s start with the first criterion: wealth. In less than three months after becoming the Nie Family’s Young Master, I brought the Fuyung Money Shop into the Nie Family’s fold, making it the family’s largest source of income! Doesn’t that count as ability?"

Ignoring the threats from the three Young Masters, Nie Qiang let out a laugh and casually pulled a stack of agreements from his robes, tossing them onto the table.

"Brother Chen, you know more about business than any of us. Take a look and see if these are real!" Seeing how fearless their opponent was, Feng Xiao looked at Chen Xing with a doubtful expression. Because they were now in the same boat, their relationship had grown closer, and he automatically switched from calling him Young Master Chen Xing to "Brother Chen."

"Let me see!" The fact that Chen Xing could run the massive Luoshui Auction House so successfully was a testament to his ability. He picked up the agreements and looked them over for a moment, his expression immediately growing grave. "These agreements are real. Li Fu actually transferred the Fuyung Money Shop to you voluntarily... Th-this... How is this possible!"

The Fuyung Money Shop was practically the greatest Treasure Basin in Luoshui City, controlled by Li Fu, the top merchant outside of the Four Great Families. Chen Xing himself had once tried to acquire it, but Li Fu was exceptionally shrewd in business. After several failed attempts, and considering the many complications involved—like the reputation of the Four Great Families—he hadn’t pursued it further. He never expected that this Nie Qiang before him had quietly gotten the entire Money Shop transferred into his own name!

’No wonder he was so confident before. It seems he really isn’t so simple after all!’

"Heh, with me, nothing is impossible! I didn’t use trickery or force; these agreements were all signed willingly by Li Fu with a notary present. If you don’t believe it, you’re welcome to go and confront him yourselves!"

Seeing Chen Xing’s astonishment, Nie Qiang smiled faintly. The corner of his mouth curled up, and he felt an indescribable sense of satisfaction.

"Let me see!"

Hearing the name Fuyung Money Shop, Yang Yan’s brow twitched, and he reached out to take the agreements from Chen Xing’s hand.

’The last time Nie Yun and I went to trick Li Fu, he was still the owner of the Money Shop. How has it not even been a few days, and the whole place now belongs to this Nie Qiang?’

’Logically, after Nie Yun and I finished our scam, Li Fu should have been broke. The Money Shop is probably just an empty shell. Why would Nie Qiang want something like that?’

Puzzled, Yang Yan’s eyes fell upon the agreements. He gave them a quick glance, and then his eyes widened. He nearly choked, almost dying from laughter.

’No wonder Li Fu, despite being scammed into bankruptcy, wasn’t afraid of his depositors chasing him all over town and still dared to transfer ownership of the Money Shop. So this was the reason!’

He saw one agreement stated: "Any funds deposited by account holders, should they be withdrawn, shall be paid in full by the new owner of the Money Shop, Nie Qiang, and will have no further connection to Li Fu..."

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