Chapter 2352 - 2325: The Tang Family Takes a Gamble

"The Long Family?"

"The Four Great Families of that era?"

Everyone widened their eyes, finding it somewhat unbelievable. They could not fully gauge the terror of the Four Great Families back then, but to be able to suppress all the top aristocratic families to the point where they could barely breathe, living at their mercy, was enough to show how terrifying the Four Great Families were back in the day.

If it weren’t for the Four Great Families mobilizing their entire clan to attack that Qi Refiner’s tomb, even now, the Tang Family might have no hope of rising. It was precisely because of the demise of the Four Great Families that the Tang Family gradually rose to become the premier family in Shu.

"Family Head, are you sure the other party is really from the Long Family?"

At this moment, Tang Zhiwen, who had been silent, finally spoke: "Family Head, could this be a trap from the other side? Perhaps they are not from the Long Family at all, but disguised by the Lu Family, or Jiang Liufeng and his group! After all, the Four Great Families vanished long ago, and aside from Ji Xingyun, it’s almost impossible to find any trace of the other three families. Even if we suspect their identity, there’s no way to verify it."

Speaking to this point, Tang Zhiwen paused and continued: "Has anyone considered this possibility? Of course, the Peacock Feather blueprint might be real, but who’s to say it’s not a decoy thrown to us to enable Lu Tianxing to advance to the Late Stage of Mythical? If it turns out to be a trap, what will we do next? Once Lu Tianxing advances to the Late Stage of Mythical, we wouldn’t be able to do anything about him."

Upon hearing Tang Zhiwen’s words, those initially blinded by the allure of the Peacock Feather slowly began to calm down.

Indeed, everyone knows Lu Tianxing’s journey to Beijing is fraught with mortal danger, but at this crucial moment, the other side throws such a tempting bait to the Tang Family, with the sole requirement being to let Lu Tianxing advance to the Late Stage of Mythical. If this is a trap, the consequences are unimaginable and definitely beyond what the Tang Family can bear.

After hearing Tang Zhiwen’s words, a shadow passed through the depths of Tang Fengxing’s eyes but vanished without a trace. He said earnestly: "Zhiwen, I know you’re worried about this, but have you considered that whether it’s the Lu Family or Jiang Liufeng, they must be aware of the terrifying nature of the Peacock Feather blueprint? If it were truly them, wanting Lu Tianxing to advance to the Late Stage of Mythical, they certainly wouldn’t give us the Peacock Feather blueprint because with it, our Tang Family would have the confidence to view even the Late Stage of Mythical as insignificant. Do you think the Lu Family and Jiang Liufeng would be that foolish?"

"Family Head, I understand your point, but who has confirmed whether this blueprint is genuine or fake?"

Tang Zhiwen stated firmly: "Everyone should know that the process of creating the Peacock Feather must be entirely handcrafted without the slightest error, but the components of the Peacock Feather exceed a thousand. Every single step must be flawless. If the other side alters one or two steps slightly, who among us could discern it in a short time?"

After hearing Tang Zhiwen, the others nodded in agreement.

Indeed, the process of crafting the Peacock Feather is extremely complex, requiring over a thousand components, each needing to be precise. If any mistake occurs, it will lead to failure. Although this blueprint was validated, who knows if any part was altered? Moreover, tomorrow is the fifth day of the lunar month. If they agree to collaborate with the other side, allowing Lu Tianxing to advance to the Late Stage of Mythical, but the Peacock Feather blueprint turns out to be fake, the Tang Family would be truly endangered.

Tang Fengxing watched the changing expressions of those around him, his mind becoming increasingly clouded, yet his face showed no sign of it. He stated directly: "Zhiwen, I understand what you’re worried about, but we must gamble. If we win, our Tang Family can become a top family in China. The issue you’re concerned about isn’t a problem at all, because I’ve already had your sister-in-law seek assistance from the Chen Family. When the time comes, even if Lu Tianxing advances to the Late Stage of Mythical, he’ll be doomed."

"The Chen Family?"

Upon hearing this, everyone showed a thoughtful expression. Being from the Tang Family, they naturally understood the background of the Chen Family. As a top family below the Four Great Families, developing under the noses of the Four Great Families, one could imagine the formidable foundations they possess. If the Chen Family intervenes, even if Lu Tianxing advances to the Late Stage of Mythical, he can be completely annihilated.

"Family Head, are you telling the truth?" Tang Liangcai asked.

"Of course it’s true."

Tang Fengxing replied directly: "Moreover, just before, your sister-in-law has already called me, saying she is on her way back. I believe she’ll be home shortly."

"This is our chance; if we win, our Tang Family will truly rise, unstoppable, and we can also establish a good relationship with the Long Family. This is entirely beneficial for us, what do you think?"

After hearing Tang Fengxing’s words, everyone showed a reflective expression.

"Let’s do it! Family Head, let’s take the gamble."

Tang Liangcai decisively stated: "Brothers, as the Family Head said, if we win this gamble, our Tang Family will truly rise. Even if Lu Tiankuang invades Shu, we can ensure he has no resting place. Even if we lose, and the other side is the Lu Family in disguise, as long as the Chen Family steps in, the Lu Family will be insignificant. Moreover, although parts of this blueprint might be fake, many areas are surely genuine. The Lu Family wouldn’t be so foolish to hand us a heavily flawed fake blueprint."

"As long as the flaws in this blueprint aren’t extensive, we can combine it with our previous blueprints, continually exploring and perhaps deriving a truly flawless blueprint, which would certainly benefit us. There’s no harm in it, why not?"

"Liangcai is right; fortune is sought in danger, and if we win this gamble, our Tang Family will flourish eternally."

"Correct, taking a gamble beats languishing in Shu."

"Right, let’s do it."

Tang Liangcai’s words immediately resonated with the group, prompting the three sitting at the back to grit their teeth and nod in agreement.

Only Tang Zhiwen remained silent, contemplating something unknown.