Douluo: A Century-old Legend I Am the Second Uncle Chenxin

Chapter 1419 An Unexpected Explanation

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Chen Xiaojun tapped the table lightly with his fingertips, looked up at Xia Yun, and asked with a serious expression, "Grandpa Xia Yun, what do you think about this matter?"

Xia Yun stroked his white beard, his gaze deep as an ancient well: "Tianfeng City is a key location at the intersection of three prefectures, the northeastern gateway of the five southern prefectures, and its strategic position is of paramount importance."

"As the leading family in Tianfeng City, the Si family has been entrenched for hundreds of years. How could their sense of smell not be sharp?"

"Si Baining's actions today must have been authorized by the family beforehand, and he was waiting for the right opportunity to act."

Chen Xiaojun frowned slightly and sighed softly, "A single move can affect the whole situation! It seems there are too many eyes watching us from the shadows."

Xia Yun paused slightly in his cup and said in a deep voice, "Our Chen family is a behemoth to the many forces in Fasno."

"In the past two months, we have made a series of major moves, like a dragon soaring across the four seas. How could they not be alarmed and pay close attention?"

Chen Xiaojun said leisurely, "A chain reaction, a butterfly effect, is gradually emerging."

Xia Yun chuckled lightly and said slowly, "The actions of aristocratic families have always been like silkworms spinning silk, with their own rules and logic."

"They changed course so quickly that they were more pragmatic and better at assessing the situation than those sects."

"The North is united, and the South is no less so. This stems from geographical and historical context. It's understandable that Southern academies and forces are more inclined to support our Chen family."

"only……"

Chen Xiaojun's eyes sharpened: "Have you thought of something, sir?"

Xia Yun suddenly leaned forward and lowered his voice, saying, "The so-called surrender of the academy may just be the first step in their plan."

"What's truly enviable is probably Zhuo Qianren's breakthrough to the Title Douluo level?"

Chen Xiaojun's heart skipped a beat, as if he understood Xia Yun's unspoken meaning: "You mean, Frost Emperor Si Baining?"

Xia Yun nodded slightly: "The two silver emperors, like the sun and moon hanging side by side."

"Now that Zhuo Qianren has ascended to heaven, how could Si Baining remain unmoved? The turmoil in his heart is probably more turbulent than anyone else's."

"Otherwise, why would Si Baining mention Yan Feng, Nan Xing, and my cultivation level one by one?"

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As they were talking, a series of three long and two short knocks suddenly came from outside the door, the rhythm distinct, as if carrying some kind of secret signal.

Chen Xiaojun and Xia Yun exchanged a glance, a meaningful light flashing in each other's eyes.

"Come in," Xia Yun said in a deep voice, which echoed in the quiet room.

The door opened slightly, and Ning Jiang's signature moon-white robe came into view first, followed closely by Lian Changzhi, who looked solemn.

This combination made Chen Xiaojun raise an eyebrow—when did the Liuli Merchant Guild and Canghui Academy get mixed up together?
"Uncle Jiang?" Chen Xiaojun stood up, the tassel on his jade pendant swaying gently. "What brings you here?"

Ning Jiang smiled slightly, his expression calm: "The situation in the provincial competition is ever-changing. How could my Liuli Chamber of Commerce miss such a grand event? I saw what happened between you and Chang Zhi in the private room just now."

He raised his hand in a gesture of invitation to Lian Changzhi, his tone carrying a deeper meaning: "The Lian family and my Ning family have a long-standing friendship, so I will act as your guide."

Chen Xiaojun raised his sword-like eyebrows slightly, his gaze sweeping back and forth between the two: "I see."

"You two can talk about serious matters." Ning Jiang waved his sleeve, causing some of the tea smoke on the table to fall. "I won't disturb you any longer."

After the pale figure disappeared at the end of the corridor, Chen Xiaojun sat down again and turned his gaze to Lian Changzhi: "Dean Lian has invited the Ning family. Is there something important you want to say?" Lian Changzhi bowed deeply to the ground, and the silver-patterned sleeves of his Canghui Academy robe fell onto the blue bricks, making a soft sound: "I have come here to give you both an explanation."

"Explain?" Chen Xiaojun chuckled lightly, his hand holding the cup as steady as a rock, but a sharp glint flashed in his eyes. "I thought Elder Lian would go back and discuss it before making a decision."

Lian Changzhi straightened up, gave a self-deprecating smile, and said calmly, "Whether I go back or not, it's all the same. The fault lies with me, and I should give you both an explanation as soon as possible."

He emphasized the word "as soon as possible," his tone carrying a hint of determination.

Chen Xiaojun coughed lightly, choked by the remark, and then smiled calmly.

Xia Yun stroked his beard and smiled: "So, Brother Lian, how do you intend to handle this matter?"

Lian Changzhi suddenly bowed deeply, his silver-patterned robe sleeves sweeping across the floor tiles: "I know I have hurt Miss Chen Xinyi, and I deserve to die."

"Therefore, after returning, I will resign from Canghui Academy and will be willing to serve you, young master, to atone for my past sins."

Chen Xiaojun's hand holding the cup tightened suddenly, somewhat astonished: "Resign? Xiaojun has no such intention! Your decision has put me in a difficult position."

Lian Changzhi stared at Chen Xiaojun and Xia Yun, and said in a deep voice, "As expected! The two of you are using this as an excuse to make a move against our Glazed Temple or Canghui Academy in the Central Region."

Chen Xiaojun smiled slightly, his expression calm: "How does Senior Lian make such a judgment?"

Lian Changzhi suddenly took a deep breath and said in a deep voice, "Although I have some assets, in the eyes of someone like you, young master, they are probably nothing but trivial things and are not worthy of your attention."

"Besides this, I have nothing else of value, except for this crippled body that is still of use."

He paused slightly, looked intently at Chen Xiaojun, and continued, "Just now, when you heard what I said, your first reaction was not that I was at your beck and call, but that you offered to resign. This proves that you value my identity."

"The Chen family emerged from seclusion four years ago, gathering three clans in Chang'an in the south and establishing a foothold in the Yang family in Qinglin in the north. Now, it's time for them to take over the central region."

"As for my Glazed Temple, as one of the first-class forces in the central region, I believe it has some merit in the eyes of the Chen family and should be able to catch their eye."

"If we can use my Glazed Temple as a breakthrough point, the Chen family can infiltrate Canghui Academy and the folk soul master world. In this way, the Chen family can connect the three parts of the South, Central and North into one line."

As he spoke slowly, the atmosphere in the room became increasingly subtle.

After a long silence, Chen Xiaojun's sharp eyebrows twitched, and he chuckled, "Since Elder Lian has thought this through so thoroughly, does he still wish to resign?"

Lian Changzhi replied firmly without hesitation, "I will resign! Regardless of whether I still serve as the vice dean of Canghui Academy, I will still be able to exert a certain influence within the academy."

"Moreover, my resignation at this time will help to avoid unnecessary suspicion against the Chen family."

Hearing this from the side, Xia Yun sighed, "Brother Lian truly has a brilliant and insightful mind."

Lian Changzhi smiled slightly and said modestly, "When people live a long time and experience more things, they naturally accumulate some experience."

Xia Yun frowned slightly and asked again, "Brother Lian, have you considered how you would get along with the Glazed Temple if you were to join my Chen family?"

Lian Changzhi's gaze was calm and composed as he said unhurriedly, "Although my Lian family holds a considerable position in the Glazed Temple, it is not entirely equal to that of others."

"However, after I join the Chen family, I will report this matter to the Glazed Temple and do my best to influence the sect's stance so that it can reach an understanding with the Chen family."

Chen Xiaojun narrowed his eyes slightly, the lid of the cup making a crisp sound as it traced the rim of the teacup, and asked in a deep voice, "Has Elder Lian made up his mind? Has he decided?!"

Lian Changzhi, with a solemn expression, clasped his hands in a salute and said resolutely, "Of course! My mind is made up!"

Chen Xiaojun nodded slightly and said, "Very well, since Elder Lian is so determined, then my Chen family welcomes Elder Lian to join us!"

(End of this chapter)