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

Chapter 1702 can be summed up in just two words—domineering.

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During lunch, several people arrived one after another to accompany them at the ancestral hall banquet.

Several Soul Douluos with a calm and reserved demeanor and a powerful aura, such as Yang Ziming, the level 88 Soul-Breaking Spear, and Dugu Sen, the level 85 Soul Douluo.

Furthermore, an elderly man with a gentle and refined demeanor, dressed in a moon-white robe, arrived. He was none other than Zhu Jiazhen, a titled Douluo of the support type.

This lineup made Si Baining and Si Baining feel a slight chill, and they secretly sighed that even after the Chen family had fought a series of battles, not counting those stationed abroad, the strength of the high-level members displayed in Chenlin Village alone was still shocking.

After the meal, under the personal guidance of the steward Meng Wei, we took a brief tour of the village.

Meng Wei led the two through several busy and orderly warehouses and herb gardens, which stored various kinds of medicinal herbs (ordinary grade) that were filled with spiritual light; then they passed several large-scale breeding grounds for soul beasts with pure blood and qi - ranches, fish farms, and bird parks.

Finally, in a place with exceptionally tight security, where regular fluctuations of soul power and metallic clanging could be heard from within.

Meng Wei paused for a moment, but did not open the door. He simply raised his hand to indicate, "This is one of the Soul Guidance Device workshops. It is a core secret of the clan. I apologize that it is not possible to enter and examine it in detail. Please understand, esteemed guests."

Although they only caught a glimpse of the heavily guarded exterior and the unique aura of the soul tools emanating from within, it was enough to give the Si siblings a more direct sense of awe at the Chen family's profound heritage and manufacturing capabilities.

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Around 3 PM, Meng Wei led the Si siblings back to the solemn side hall.

The representatives of the various families whom I had met at noon, including Zhu Jiazhen, were all seated inside the hall.

Chen Xun sat upright in the main seat, his gaze deep as he looked at Si Baining and his sister who entered the hall. The atmosphere in the hall was solemn and refined.

Si Baining and Si Baining exchanged glances for a moment, their expressions becoming even more solemn. They stood still in their positions, waiting for Chen Xun to speak.

Chen Xun did not keep them waiting long.

He glanced around at everyone present, and finally his gaze fell on the Si siblings like a heavy hammer. His voice echoed in the empty hall: "Mr. Si, Ms. Si, the family has made a decision regarding the proposal for the entire Si family to submit."

He paused slightly, then spoke clearly: "The Chen family will accept the Si family."

These six simple words were like a warm current flowing through the hearts of the Si siblings, and a hint of relief flashed in Si Bai Ning's eyes.

Chen Xun continued, "From this day forward, the Si family will be incorporated into the Chen family and will be ranked as 'Zhaowu'."

"The ranks of Zhaowu!" Si Baining was also slightly shaken.

One could tell from the sound that this group was no ordinary follower, but rather a core military force of the Chen family, holding an extraordinary position.

They also gathered some intelligence on this matter.

It can be said that although the Si family was crazy, they were also planning their actions carefully.

"The deep kindness of Clan Chief Chen Xun will be forever remembered by our Si family!" Si Baining said in a deep voice, his voice slightly heavy with emotion.

Just as he finished speaking, Si Baining took something out of her soul tool.

It was an ancient silver-gray scroll, made of some kind of animal hide, tough in texture, with faint traces of soul power patterns.

The scroll was branded with intricate incantations and emblems, and in the most prominent place in the center was a groove representing the family mark!

This is precisely the [Oath and Covenant Scroll] used for important oaths!
Clearly, they came with the intention of bringing their entire tribe under their control, and were exceptionally well-prepared, even carrying the most solemn oath-taking objects with them.

Si Baining and Si Baining exchanged a glance, and then without hesitation, they both knelt on one knee in front of Chen Xun, who was sitting in the main seat, in the hall!

Si Baining held the scroll high above his head with both hands, his voice clear and devout, resounding throughout the hall: "Si Baining (Si Baining) of the Si family of Nottingham, on behalf of all 271 members of the clan! In gratitude for the benevolence of the Chen family, from this day forward, I lead the entire Si family to submit to the Chen family's banner and wish to enter the gates of Zhaowu!"

"From this day forward, we will take the banner of the Chen family as our banner and the interests of the Chen family as our interests! We obey the orders of the Chen family patriarch and the commands of the Chen family elders! The entire Si family will share honor and disgrace, and walk the same path through life and death. This vow and oath shall be witnessed by heaven and earth!"

Everyone in the hall, including Chen Xun, Zhu Jiazhen, Meng Wei, and the representatives from the other families, watched this scene with solemn silence.

Chen Xun slowly stood up, his face extremely solemn.

He stepped down the main steps and walked to the Si siblings who were kneeling on the ground.

He stretched out his hands and steadily accepted the oath scroll that carried heavy vows and responsibilities.

"This agreement is accepted by the Chen family." Chen Xun's voice carried a profound and powerful tone.

He held up the scroll and displayed it to all the witnesses in the hall, saying, "From this day forward, the Si family is the fourteenth Zhaowu family under the Chen family! We are of the same blood and share the same fate! Now that we have entered this gate, we are brothers, and the Chen family will not break this promise!"

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The decision to accept the entire Si family into the family was ultimately made by Chen Xun.

Behind this, he faced some dissenting voices from within.

To be honest, as the patriarch of the Chen family, Chen Xun always felt a sense of unease and even embarrassment deep down—sometimes he felt that his presence as patriarch was not strong enough.

In terms of family organization and coordination, and the command and coordination of large-scale operations, he admitted that he was inferior to Chen Hua.
In terms of external liaison, diplomatic maneuvering, and mediating relations between various parties, he was not as good as Chen Zhang;

In terms of educating and nurturing family members and controlling a vast intelligence network, it is inferior to Chenwu;

Even his vision in planning and developing long-term strategies seems inferior to that of his young but already promising son, Chen Xiaojun.

As the saying goes, no one knows a child better than their mother.

Chen Xun's mindset and predicament naturally did not escape Xia Qingyun's notice.

She once bluntly advised her son: "What are you worrying about? Take your old woman for example, besides being good at fighting, when it comes to governing the country, training talents, literary skills, and managing household finances, how can she compare to the high-ranking officials in the court? There are also the head nannies specially trained in the royal palace."

"But why am I able to sit comfortably in the royal family as 'Princess Shang'?"

Chen Xun responded at the time, "Is it because you know how to use people and recognize their worth?"

He felt this was the key.

Xia Qingyun scoffed, "Nonsense! It's not that I'm good at using people, it's that I have plenty of people to use."

"Those who are capable and eager to climb the ladder have stepped forward on their own, and there are plenty of people who will help me with my problems!"

"All I have to do is one thing—when things are on the table and everyone is waiting to see what happens, I just slam the decision down!"

"Don't hesitate and look back. Look at those commanders who have made their mark in history. They didn't rely on how good they were at planning and thinking, but on their ruthless determination to make decisions and take responsibility!"

"If anyone disagrees with your decision and can't understand it, just slap them again until they remember who's in charge!"

"So, as the head of the Chen family, how do you maintain your position, have confidence, and control the situation?"

"Just two words—domineering!"

(End of this chapter)