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Chapter 727: Chapter 298: Origin, Turning Against Each Other, the Treasure is Revealed (10,000-Word Combined Chapter)

Three years after observing mourning.

The Chen Family and the Gan Family arranged a marriage alliance.

After Fairy Lady Cai’s funeral.

The Tier Three Middle-Grade Array refined by Yaoyao was nearing completion, all preparations were done, only the warship needed to be acquired.

According to the information provided.

The Court’s warship was estimated to have been transported to South Huai Prefecture.

Fu Changsheng borrowed spirit stones from the allied Yu Family, Hee Family, Yum Family, Liuu Family, and Wu Family, planning to head to Wanning Marketplace, when the World Suppression Bureau sent messages to the five Eighth-Grade Noble Families:

"The Court is selling a damaged warship; interested parties may consult."

Fu Changsheng immediately went to Wanning Marketplace with the prepared spirit stones.

At that time.

The other four Eighth-Grade Noble Families received the message and had varied reactions.

The Gongsun Family remained secluded.

The Nangong Family had just recovered in recent years and had no intention of vying for the warship.

The only competitors against the Fu Family were the Shangguan Family and the Shi Family.

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Shangguan Family’s meeting hall.

Shangguan Clan Leader sat at the head, announced the Court’s message, and looked around at his people, saying: "The Court is selling a warship, what does everyone think?"

The Shangguan Clan Leader had just assumed power not long ago.

Eager to achieve results, stabilize his position, and this was undoubtedly a great opportunity.

Shangguan Hui, who had already pledged allegiance to the Shangguan Clan Leader, immediately said:

"Patriarch, from a long-term perspective, we must acquire this warship. I’ve heard the war between the Court and South Sea is reaching its end, and once the Court regains strength, they will surely launch an offensive against the Eastern Wilderness. Having a warship in hand will undoubtedly serve as a powerful asset."

Currently, the Shangguan Family was entirely under the control of the Shangguan Clan Leader.

People naturally dared not dissent.

The Shangguan Clan Leader sighed in his heart, feeling that this was true authority, and said immediately:

"Instruct all the household divisions to quickly submit surplus spirit stones. With this warship, we will earn merit points far exceeding the current value of the warship when the Eastern Wilderness war breaks out. Let each division think of the bigger picture."

"With this warship, we have more assurance of advancing to a Seventh-Grade Noble Family."

In an instant.

The entire Shangguan Family was mobilized.

Scraping together bits and pieces.

But they still raised less than four hundred thousand spirit stones.

The Shangguan Clan Leader immediately ordered all the Grand Elders and Hall Masters to bring out their private funds, finally accumulating six hundred thousand spirit stones.

This motion.

Even those in alignment with the Shangguan Clan Leader grumbled, after all, when it involved personal interests, altruism was scarce.

The Shangguan Clan Leader thought.

Once the warship was secured.

Compensate each Hall Master and Elder later, hence he didn’t dwell on it, carrying a substantial amount, and not daring to travel alone, he contacted his son Shangguan Li for escort.

After all, Shangguan Li had a Tier Three Spirit Pet.

Shangguan Li had spent a year monitoring the Fu Family gate without noticing any suspicious personnel entering or exiting, nor any significant moves by Fu Changsheng; after receiving his father’s message, he instructed the family members to continue monitoring.

The Shangguan Clan Leader awaited in his son’s Secluded Meditation Chamber.

Unexpectedly.

Shangguan Li returned from outside:

"Li’er, didn’t you say you were in seclusion? Why are you outside?"

"Father, I have urgent matters to discuss with you."

"Nothing is more important than acquiring the warship, let’s head to Wanning Marketplace now."

"Alright."

Shangguan Li figured discussing while traveling was just as effective.

The father and son departed the territory.

On the road.

Shangguan Li eagerly said:

"Father, do you remember a year ago, when Fu Changsheng wanted to lease a Treasure Ship?"

"Child, didn’t I tell you not to provoke the Fu Family? Why bring up this matter again."

The Shangguan Clan Leader’s forehead throbbed.

Feeling slightly uneasy.

Yet Shangguan Li was excited:

"Father, hear me out. For the past year, while staking out at the Fu Family’s gate, do you know what I discovered?"

The Shangguan Clan Leader didn’t want to hear but couldn’t resist curiosity, he said calmly:

"What did you discover?"

"Father, I discovered that the Fu Family had covertly recalled all their former miners to the territory this year, and I also learned that the Fu Family’s Spirit-Seeking Master Fu Yongyi left the Fu Family’s territory years ago, coupled with the Fu Family leasing Treasure Ship, I’m certain the Fu Family has discovered a mineral source!!"

Mineral source?

The Shangguan Clan Leader’s eyes lit up.

After the Fu Family rose to power, they continuously uncovered numerous veins.

Shangguan Li continued:

"Father, I sent people to investigate the Fu Family’s various shops and found that they weren’t selling new spirit ore materials. Father, what do you think the Fu Family discovered this time?"

There’s no need for sales, either it’s a rare resource or a Spirit Stone vein.

But the Fu Family was mass recruiting miners, indicating it certainly wasn’t the former, as rare resources, even if present, wouldn’t be abundant.

Upon contemplating.

The Shangguan Clan Leader’s eyelid twitched:

"Li’er, are you saying the Fu Family discovered a Spirit Stone vein."

"Yes, son is certain there’s a high chance. Moreover, years ago, the Fu Family, merely a modest Qi Cultivation Clan, discovered one in the Eastern Wilderness; another discovery now isn’t surprising. Father, this presents a great opportunity for us Shangguan Family!"

Shangguan Li’s excitement made his voice float.

Though tempted, the Shangguan Clan Leader still shook his head:

"No, the Fu Family must not be provoked."

"Father!"

Shangguan Li was anxious.

He took a deep breath, quickly spoke two sentences to the Shangguan Clan Leader, who remained calm:

"Li’er, are you sure about this?"

"Father, how could I joke about my future with you."

The Shangguan Clan Leader, hearing this, showed no expression, calmly saying: