Chapter 2307 - 2280: The Chen Family’s Foundation

Upon seeing Ji Xingyun’s actions, Lu Tianxing couldn’t help but have a black line appear on his face. Damn, was he that unwelcome?

What did that gesture mean, shooing away flies?

Lu Tianxing chuckled bitterly and said, "Mr. Ji, if it wasn’t necessary, I really wouldn’t want to come to Beijing. After all, who wants to breathe smog all day and wear a mask when going out?"

Lu Tianxing was telling the truth. If it weren’t for Tang Qingyun and the Yang Family provoking him repeatedly in Beijing and scheming against him, if it weren’t for these issues, while he wouldn’t say he’d never step into Beijing again in his life, he could say the times he’d step into Beijing would be few and far between.

After hearing Lu Tianxing’s words, Ji Xingyun nodded in agreement. There’s an old saying, when you’re in the martial world, you can’t always do as you wish. Some things aren’t the way you want them to be.

Listening to Lu Tianxing, Ji Xingyun had a black line on his face but couldn’t refute what Lu Tianxing said. Looking at the number of times Lu Tianxing appeared in Beijing, it was almost never voluntarily — it was always out of necessity, forced. Otherwise, Lu Tianxing really wouldn’t be in Beijing.

Taking a deep breath, Ji Xingyun spoke again, "Lu family kid, don’t change the subject on me. You should know what I’m referring to isn’t this."

"Mr. Ji, of course I know you’re not talking about this, but you should also know I’m being forced. Some things are beyond my control. If he’s trying to kill me, am I not allowed to fight back?" Lu Tianxing said calmly while looking at Ji Xingyun.

Lu Tianxing was well aware of why Ji Xingyun had come to him today. The biggest reason was likely because of last night’s confrontation with Tang Qingyun. If it weren’t for that, Ji Xingyun had no reason to send Sima Lingyun to find him first thing in the morning.

"Do you not know how terrifying the Tang Family is?" Ji Xingyun looked at Lu Tianxing and spoke slowly.

"Terrifying?"

Lu Tianxing smiled slightly and said, "So what? Mr. Ji, would you do nothing out of fear? Once I’ve acted, I’ve never been afraid. If they want to do something to me, then let them come. When it’s time to decide who wins, let’s see who has the greater ability."

"Who has the greater ability?"

Ji Xingyun glanced at Lu Tianxing and directly said, "Lu family kid, you’re underestimating Tang Fengxing and the Tang Family too much."

"’When the soldiers come, use a general to block; when the water approaches, use earth to cover’ — that’s easier said than done. If you really dared to do so, let me tell you, you might not even know how you died. Never underestimate anyone, especially not a prestigious family. The Tang Family established themselves in Shu and became the local overlords. Do you really think they’re simple?"

Ji Xingyun spoke like an elder, earnestly saying, "The reason I came to you today is to talk about the Tang Family, to warn you not to underestimate the current family head, Tang Fengxing."

"I ask for your advice, Mr. Ji."

Lu Tianxing’s expression became solemn. Although he was very confident in his abilities, he wasn’t arrogant enough to think he was invincible. Not to mention, Ji Xingyun talking to him with such seriousness showed the gravity of the matter.

"Tang Fengxing is a cunning person who will stop at nothing to achieve his goals. I don’t think I need to elaborate on that; you should have experienced it firsthand. So, I won’t say much more."

Ji Xingyun said solemnly, "But besides this, there’s something you probably don’t know!"

"Tang Fengxing’s wife is named Chen Min, and she comes from a hidden family, the Chen Family."

Hearing Ji Xingyun’s words, Lu Tianxing’s expression changed slightly, but he quickly reverted to his normal demeanor, listening intently to Ji Xingyun’s words.

"I don’t know much about the Chen Family. I only know that when the Four Great Families were still around, the Chen Family was already a top-class family. Their power and influence were no less than the Four Great Families of the time. However, the Chen Family always kept to themselves and rarely engaged in family disputes, so they remained inconspicuous. After the fall of the Four Great Families, the Chen Family gradually faded away too."

Ji Xingyun seriously said, "Although the Chen Family has faded away, you mustn’t underestimate them. Since ancient times, families have valued interests over love. Chen Min marrying into the Tang Family to become Tang Fengxing’s wife without considerable backing? Do you think Chen Min could marry into the Tang Family?"

After hearing Ji Xingyun’s words, Lu Tianxing slightly shook his head.

An appropriate match is an unchanging truth since ancient times.

While this might not be very evident among ordinary people, it is vividly manifested among prestigious families. An appropriate match is necessary to join a wealthy family. Otherwise, there’s almost no possibility, even if you have sky-high abilities and charm and snag the son of a prestigious family. It’s almost impossible to join a wealthy family. Even if the one you like agrees, the family won’t agree.

In prestigious families, entanglements of interest always come first. You’re just an ordinary person with no value for them; what qualifies you to join a wealthy family?

Although this statement is unpleasant to hear, it is the harsh reality.

"Lu family kid, if you want to act against Tang Fengxing or the Tang Family, you’d better be careful. Chen Min is the most cherished daughter of Chen Aoxiang, and Chen Aoxiang is the head of the Chen Family. Compared to me, he is only stronger, not weaker. If you target the Tang Family, the Chen Family can’t remain uninvolved. At that time, even your grandfather may not be able to withstand the Chen Family."

Ji Xingyun’s tone was exceptionally solemn. Twenty years ago, the Lu Family could contend with the Chen Family, and the Chen Family wouldn’t fight the Lu Family to the death for the Tang Family. But nowadays, even though the Lu Family is rejuvenating and might ascend to power at any time, compared to the Chen Family, the gap is still significant.

"Mr. Ji, can’t even you investigate everything about the Chen Family?"

Lu Tianxing looked at Ji Xingyun. Although he was surprised by the support of the Chen Family behind the Tang Family, he wasn’t very afraid. After all, he had already offended the American Superman Team, Brahman, and the Church, so adding a Chen Family wasn’t alarming. Anyway, when you have too many lice, you don’t itch; too many debts, you don’t worry.

"Not much can be found out."

Ji Xingyun shook his head and said, "I can’t help you much on this. During the peak of the Four Great Families, they never regarded the Chen Family seriously. After the Four Great Families declined, the Chen Family also faded from sight. Although I was once the head of the Yanhuang Group, I can find very little about them. After all, who knows how far the Chen Family has developed over the years? If we rashly investigate the Chen Family, it will only backfire. Nobody likes being investigated by others."