I am a late bloomer in the world of cultivating immortals

Wei Tu did not feel too surprised about the current situation that "there is no one in the Xue family".

If not for this, it would have been difficult for Second Madam Xue, an "outsider" who married into the Xue family, to be at the helm of the Xue's business for so long.

When the daughter-in-law is the head of the family, it is usually because the husband's family is weak and there is no one who can take on the responsibility.

Of course, this is only because the main branch of the Xue family is empty, while the elders of the Xue family in the branch branches are still very active.

It was these people who cooperated with Master Ji Dan, making it easy and satisfying for Master Ji Dan to take power.

Before this, the reason why Mrs. Xue was willing to donate such a huge industry to him was not only for the sake of her own life and future, but also because she didn't want the branch to get the advantage for nothing and "the small branch joining the big family"!
in short.

The overall interests of the Xue family would be damaged if the industry was invested in him, but this might not be the case for the main branch of the Xue family.

This is the great wisdom of Mrs. Xue Er.

"The eldest elder of the Xue family - the son-in-law of Lord Xue Xiong."

Wei Tu looked at the new identity of Master Ji Dan recorded in the intelligence jade slip, and his eyes flickered slightly.

"Let's negotiate first to see if we can regain control of Xue's Company. If not... we can resort to force."

Wei Tu formulated the general strategy.

Although he and Master Ji Dan are enemies, that was a thing of the "Master Fu Dan" era. Now that he has come here in disguise, there is no conflict between him and Master Ji Dan... Therefore, if this matter can be resolved peacefully and Master Ji Dan, the cash cow, can still be kept, it would be a good strategy for him.

"I'm afraid it's difficult." Upon hearing this, Mrs. Xue frowned secretly. She knew too well the difficulty between "decentralizing" and "taking back" power.

However, this is also the time for her to show off.

What Wei Tu wanted was the Xue Trading Company, which could earn him a large amount of spirit crystals and resources.

Instead of the Xue's Trading Company, which declined and saw its business share plummet after the First World War.

"I am willing to give it a try."

Mrs. Xue gritted her teeth and agreed.

……

After it is roughly decided.

Wei Tu disguised himself as Madam Xue's personal guard and followed Madam Xue and Xue Hua to Xue's trading company.

Behind them were two Lianxu priests sent by Tianpeng Pavilion to follow them secretly.

However, unless it is necessary, these two Lianxu worshippers will not easily show up and cause controversy.

——Wanling Fairy City advocates free trade. If people knew that "Tianpeng Pavilion", which is half the ruler of Wanling Fairy City, was plotting and encroaching on other forces, it would inevitably cause disturbances.

"What? Madam has returned to Wanling Fairy City?"

"She didn't die and came back alive?"

In the Xue's Trading Company, Master Ji Dan, the acting shopkeeper, was the first to learn from his subordinates that the Second Madam Xue was about to return to the Xue's Trading Company.

His expression changed slightly and he felt a little uneasy.

Once something like "stealing power" happens, it is usually a fight to the death, and few people will be magnanimous about it.

Not to mention, he has now married the eldest elder's daughter, who has always been at odds with Madam Xue.

From a practical point of view, if he wants to continue to hold on to this position, he can only fight to the death with Madam Xue Er, the former shopkeeper.

"Why should my dear son-in-law be afraid?" The eldest elder of the Xue family came uninvited. When he saw Master Ji Dan's anxious face, he smiled slightly and asked calmly.

"Afraid?" Upon hearing this, Master Ji Dan frowned at first, looking displeased, but then he reacted quickly and understood what this old man meant.

He doesn't need to be afraid of Madam Xue II.

Nowadays, almost all members of the Xue family's elders council support him to temporarily manage the Xue's Business.

Previously, the main branch of the Xue family, which was a "constraint"...

After the Xue's Trading Company in Mo Lin Immortal City was destroyed in the internal strife, its power was greatly reduced, and it was difficult for it to pose any threat to their Xue's Trading Company in Wan Ling Immortal City.

In other words.

The second Madam Xue is now like a tiger with its teeth pulled out. She may seem to still be powerful, but in fact, she is a sick tiger that can be bullied by the Pingyang dog.

"Old Taishan is right. The Second Madam has been acting like a hen that crows at dawn, and has long caused dissatisfaction among the elders. It would have been fine if she didn't come back before, but after she came back... it is difficult for her to leave." Master Ji Dan's eyes flashed with a cold light, as if he had completely replaced his identity with the elders' council, a interest group formed by the Xue family's branch.

Seeing this scene, the eldest elder of the Xue family was very satisfied. He stroked his gray beard and nodded secretly.

In the past, the Xue family still needed Madam Xue II to support their family, and their clan elders had no choice but to bite the bullet and support Madam Xue II.

But now with the "joining" of Master Ji Dan, things are very different.

Not only did Xue's Business not collapse, but it was actually thriving.

Although this would certainly make it difficult for Master Ji Dan to get rid of him, and make him a more difficult person to control than Madam Xue, but... it is different for a small clan to represent a big clan.

With the suppression of the Xue family elders' council, even if Master Ji Dan had wild intentions, he had to keep his claws and teeth.

"It would be best if we could bring in another talented person from another ethnic group to serve as a check and balance for Master Ji." The eldest elder of the Xue family thought secretly, and subconsciously thought of another sixth-rank alchemist, Wei Tu, who had left the Xue's business decades ago.

With Wei Tu's strength in alchemy and his growth potential, there is no doubt that he can compete with Master Ji in Xue's Company.

But unfortunately, his ambition was not to stay there, and he left Wanling Fairy City after only ten years.

At this time, Mrs. Xue Er, who set out from Tianpeng Pavilion and rushed to Xue's Trading Company, also arrived at the door of Xue's Trading Company.

"Let's go. After all, she is the daughter-in-law of my Xue family. You and I, as father-in-law and son-in-law, must not lose our manners."

The great elder of the Xue family stood up, said these words lightly, and then left Master Ji Dan's cave in a flash of light.

When Master Ji Dan, who was one step behind, saw this, a cold light flashed in his eyes, and he followed closely behind.

After a while, Master Ji Dan and the eldest elder of the Xue family came together to the door of the Xue's trading company and greeted the second Madam Xue, who was calm and elegant.

"Among her personal guards, there is actually a Void Refining Cultivator?"

Master Ji Dan raised his eyebrows and noticed Wei Tu who was following Madam Xue II.

Before this, when Second Madam Xue was in charge of the Xue’s Business, she also had two or three Void-Refining Monks at her service, and it was quite a grand occasion.

But unfortunately, after Madam Xue went to Mo Lin Immortal City and encountered a "great disaster", the Void Refining Monks who followed her either died or disappeared.

In his opinion, the current Madam Xue II had already lost her airs - the fact that she was still able to recruit a Void Refining cultivator as her personal guard was something that even though he was confident, he couldn't help but feel a little surprised.

"Who is this fellow Taoist?" The eldest elder of the Xue family ignored Madam Xue Er and instead took the lead in greeting Wei Tu.

Like Master Ji Dan, he also immediately noticed Wei Tu, the "Lianxu personal guard".

Since the goal is to undermine Madam Xue's power, it would undoubtedly be more appropriate to start with the people around her.

If even Wei Tu, the personal guard, does not stand by Madam Xue's side, how could the other "old friends" of the Xue Chamber of Commerce listen to Madam Xue and stand behind this woman?

The Xue family's eldest elder was quite confident about this.

He didn't think that Madam Xue could recruit the loyal Lord Lianxu in such a short time.

When it comes to money offensive, Mrs. Xue is good enough.

He can too!

"As long as you are willing to turn against me, I will give you fifty middle-grade spirit crystals and a sixth-level lower-grade spirit treasure."

The eldest elder of the Xue family promised huge profits, intending to make a successful start in one go.

"Fifty middle-grade spirit crystals?"

"A sixth-level lower-grade spiritual treasure?"

After he finished speaking, even though Wei Tu was well prepared, he couldn't help but be a little stunned by such a huge profit.

There is no other reason, the reward is simply too generous.

Taking Lianxu, a mountain ghost cultivator whom he killed, as an example, the entire fortune of this cultivator, excluding the high-level magical powers recorded on the rock wall, barely reached this number.

With just one move, he spent an amount comparable to the entire fortune of a cultivator in the early stage of the Void Refinement Realm. This was truly generous.

"It's a pity that I seek more!" Wei Tu's eyes flashed and he sneered secretly, ignoring the secret attempts to win him over by the Xue family's elder and treating it as nothing.

Family scandals should not be made public.

Privately, the eldest elder of the Xue family did not hesitate to win over Wei Tu in front of Madam Xue, but in public, he and Master Ji Dan welcomed Madam Xue into the Xue's Trading Company to prevent other forces from getting involved.

But after entering the council hall.

The "evil intentions" of the Xue family's eldest elder were spoken directly and mercilessly.

"Madam, you should know that things are different now. If you can return to Xue's house, you will not lose a share of the offerings."

"otherwise……"

The eldest elder of the Xue family unscrupulously scanned the exquisite body of Madam Xue II, and the implication of his words was almost evident.

He didn't think that just by "playing hypocritically" he could make Madam Xue accept the reality and "give up power obediently."

Instead of doing that, it’s better to just be a bad guy.

It can also be more open and aboveboard.

But upon hearing this, Madam Xue remained indifferent, as if she had not noticed the malicious look from the Xue family's great elder. She raised her beautiful eyes and looked at Master Ji, who was silent and frowning, and asked, "Master Ji, what do you think?"

Madam Xue Er was keenly aware of the hidden contradiction between Master Ji Dan and the Xue family's great elder, and regarded this contradiction as a breakthrough for her.

as predicted.

After hearing this, Master Ji Dan immediately expressed his attitude.

His interests are inconsistent with those of the Xue family's great elder.

He did not speak out against nor did he speak out in favor of Second Madam Xue taking over the Xue's Business again. He just proposed that he wanted half of the shares of Xue's Alchemy Workshop.

Obviously, Master Ji Dan saw this internal conflict within the Xue family as an opportunity for him to "take advantage of the situation" and make a fortune.

It's good to be the helmsman of Xue's Trading Company.

But no matter what, it cannot compare to such substantial benefits.

"Half of the shares of Xue's Alchemy Workshop..."

As soon as these words were spoken, both the Second Madam Xue and the eldest elder of the Xue family had a gloomy look on their faces.

There is no other reason. Xue's Alchemy Shop is almost the most profitable industry among all the businesses of Xue's Company.

Having lost half of the shares of Xue's Alchemy Workshop, no matter who takes over Xue's Business in the future, the family's financial situation will definitely suffer a heavy blow.

“There are far more sixth-rank alchemists than just Master Ji in Wanling Fairy City.” The eldest elder of the Xue family said in a cold voice, reminding his “virtuous son-in-law” not to get carried away.

"But Old Taishan seems to have forgotten that it is true that the sixth-level alchemist is easy to recruit, but what about other alchemists?"

"All the alchemists in the alchemy workshop must follow my lead and obey my orders."

Master Ji Dan said with a faint smile.

Upon hearing this, the great elder of the Xue family's brows became even colder, but at this moment, he did not say anything to refute it.

The departure of a sixth-rank alchemist will not shake the foundation of Xue's Alchemy Workshop.

But if it is a comprehensive "job hopping"...

Xue's Alchemy Workshop was almost on the verge of bankruptcy.

On the contrary, if the Xue family agreed to Master Ji's conditions, they could at least keep half of the alchemy workshop's assets.

"You let the wolf in and you only end up dropping the rock on your feet."

The eldest elder of the Xue family sighed secretly and was ready to agree to Master Ji Dan's conditions in exchange for his continued support and to drive away the second Madam Xue.

"I disagree."

Suddenly, a clear sound like a silver bell suddenly rang out in the meeting hall.

As soon as these words fell.

Master Ji Dan frowned deeply, looking worried.

The Xue family's great elder's eyes showed a hint of ecstasy.

He originally thought that Madam Xue would take advantage of this "contradiction" to attack him - but he never expected that this woman was "short-sighted", not knowing that it was more important to win over Master Ji Dan and seize the family business at this time, and instead she refused to give up an inch of this little benefit.

"If Master Ji wants to leave, you can leave. I don't think those alchemists will go with you."

Madam Xue sneered and said in a cold and harsh manner.

Unlike the elders of the Xue family, she actually has a strong foundation in the Xue's Company. Master Ji Dan was once her die-hard supporter, but now he is rebelling...

But apart from Master Ji, many other alchemists in the alchemy workshop have old ties with her and owe her favors.

Therefore, what Master Ji Dan said might be fatal to the Xue family's eldest elder, but to her, it was not so threatening.

"Madam, you are so majestic..."

Hearing this, Master Ji Dan also smiled coldly, flicked his sleeves, and walked behind the Xue family's great elder.

The implication of his words has been made clear at this moment.

Without the support of Master Ji Dan...

Mrs. Xue, who returned to Xue's Trading Company, felt like a lonely person at this moment.

The eldest elder of the Xue family was delighted.

With a thought, he transmitted his voice, "My dear son-in-law, before she contacts her old subordinates, hurry up and put her under house arrest first..."

In the meeting hall, except for Madam Xue II and her personal guards, the remaining cultivators are all from their clan’s elders’ council.

At this moment, after Master Ji Dan completely stood on his side, the advantage became more obvious.

But the next moment.

A scene that stunned him appeared.

It was seen that Master Ji Dan, who had a cold and arrogant look on his face just now, was now sweating profusely and trembling all over.

"Is it him?" The eldest elder of the Xue family noticed it, and suddenly appeared behind Master Ji Dan, Wei Tu.

This cultivator was only half a step away from Master Ji Dan. His right hand gently rested on Master Ji Dan's left shoulder, as if he was reminiscing with an old friend, relaxed and casual.

"As fellow Void Refining cultivators, how could a man named Ji be afraid of him?"

The Xue family's great elder was slightly stunned and extremely puzzled.

What he didn't know was that at this moment, Master Ji Dan had already clearly sensed the terrifying blood energy from Wei Tu, the sixth-level body cultivator, which was like a ferocious beast, as well as the pressure of a million pounds on his right shoulder.

Just give one hand a slight shake.

Even if Master Ji Dan could escape from this crisis, he would still be seriously injured and his body would be difficult to recover. (End of this chapter)