In the next few days, Gu Chen found a place for Xiaoque, Zhao Rou and others to stay in Tanlang City, in a hidden location.
He left some of their cultivation resources to them, and occasionally went to visit them. The rest of the time, he was immersed in cultivation.
On this occasion, the Lan family quickly launched action to target the huge industry left behind by the decline of the Qian family!
They annexed the Qian family's brothels and gambling dens as quickly as possible, and recruited their members. Their reputation rose sharply and their strength expanded rapidly.
On the contrary, the Huang family, another powerful force in Tanlang City, quietly stood still and allowed the Lan family to swallow up the Qian family's property without saying a word.
In the past few years, the Huang family has been declining and has lost its former glory. It has been subject to controversy. It was not until recently that the Huang family brought back a Chen worshiper, which slightly stabilized its shaky position.
But now that the Qian family has declined like this, it was a great opportunity for the Huang family to rise again, but they tolerated everything and did not dare to compete with the Lan family for property, which immediately aroused many doubts.
The Huang family is in trouble.
Patriarch Huang is about to die.
Chen Gongfeng, who was invited by the Huang family, was actually just a pretty boy raised by the Huang concubine and had no ability at all.
Many unfavorable rumors about the Huang family began to spread in Tanlang City, making the children of the Huang family feel extremely aggrieved when they were away from home, and they could only keep their heads down and behave.
Some small forces in the city sensed the wind immediately and tried their best to curry favor with the Lan family, because judging from this situation, it won't be long before the Lan family will become the largest force in Tanlang City, or even the only force.
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"Haha, the Qian family's industry will be fully integrated soon. If the Huang family wants to compete with my Lan family, they won't have the qualifications at all!"
In the Lan Mansion, the fat-bellied Lan family leader was very angry and said with a smile.
"I didn't expect that the offerings invited by the Huang family were more useless than I imagined. They don't even have the courage to start a war with us."
Zheng Fenghe, the elder brother of the Zheng family, sat in his seat and shook his head repeatedly.
"Hmph, that day in the black market he was competing for women but could not compete with Qian Fengbao. Brother, have you forgotten how happy he looked when Qian Fengbao promised to give him a favor?"
"In my opinion, that kid has no ability at all. The rumors that he defeated Zhenren Liu and Yin Tutuo are very doubtful."
Sister Zheng Li said, with no trace of disdain on her face.
"Hey, I was surprised when I saw Chen Gu last time. He's just a hairless boy. How much ability can he have?"
The head of the Lan family smiled and said, "We don't need to worry about that guy. According to the two seniors, when can we swallow up the Huang family? What are the chances of winning?"
Zheng Fenghe pondered slightly, "In a month at most, all the power of the Qian family will be digested, and then you can consider killing the Huang family."
"But if you want to kill the Huang family, you must first solve two major obstacles."
"The first is Yunyan Sect. After all, Tanlang City is within the Yunyan Sect's sphere of influence. We have made such big moves in a short period of time and want to integrate Tanlang City into one family. It is best to get their permission, which can save a lot of trouble."
"As for the second place, naturally it is Huang Pingzhang. Although he has rarely done anything in the past few years, and is rumored to be sick and old, he is still a monk in the late stage of supernatural power, and his archery skills are superb, so it is difficult to deal with him."
"Only by solving these two problems can it be possible to uproot the Huang family and make Tanlang City's surname Lan from now on."
The head of the Lan family nodded repeatedly, "Senior said that the Yunyan Sect has always had a good relationship with my Lan family, so this shouldn't be a big problem. As for that old guy Huang Pingzhang, it is really difficult."
The head of the Lan family has a look of fear in his eyes. Huang Pingzhang was once a legend in Tanlang City. During his peak period, Tanlang City was completely his, and the Lan family was not.
"What's there to worry about? He's just an old guy who's about to die. Brother and I can't deal with him even if we join forces?"
Zheng Li said confidently.
"You can't say that. The so-called centipede is dead but not stiff."
Zheng Fenghe shook his head, pondered for a moment, and said, "In my opinion, the Lan family can invite one or two more people to worship, and then we can take action together, and we will be sure to win the Huang family."
After hearing this suggestion, the head of the Lan family hesitated.
A worshiper requires a huge amount of resources, and the monthly expenses of the Zheng family brothers and sisters make him feel very distressed.
If you hire one or two more, the money will be quite a lot.
"What? Do you feel bad about money? When you annex the Huang family, you are the only boss of this greedy wolf city. Are you afraid that you won't be able to get back the money you put in?"
Zheng Li glanced at the head of the Lan family with disdain.
A small aristocratic family is a small aristocratic family, with no structure at all.
Hearing this, the head of the Lan family gritted his teeth and said, "Well, I will find a way to invite a few more people to worship. In just one or two months, I must deal with the Huang family!"
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In the courtyard, Gu Chen was holding a flaming sword. The light of the sword was extremely fast, blurring into pieces, and the surrounding wind was hunting.
Clang!
With one strike of the knife, the light green wind blade came out of the knife and struck the stone in the distance!
Click.
The stone broke into two halves instantly, and the gap was flat and smooth.
The force of the knife in his hand did not stop, but the move changed, flames appeared on the Yan Gang knife, and the knife's intention became hot and violent.
Boom!
He struck out with the sword again, and this time a fire dragon rushed out of the sword body, flying three to four feet into the sky before slowly disappearing.
The surrounding temperature has increased a lot as a result.
"It took me a few days to finally master the Feng Yin Sword Technique and the Fiery Sword Technique. The Yellow Level is different from the Mortal Level. They are much more powerful."
Gu Chen held the knife with both hands and closed his eyes to feel what he had just gained.
The biggest difference between Huang-level swordsmanship and ordinary-level swordsmanship is that Huang-level swordsmanship can initially communicate with the vitality of heaven and earth, thereby evolving effects such as spells.
With his talent, he mastered two sword techniques in a few days.
However, he was not very satisfied.
Although the sword is good, he learned swordsmanship before.
The most convenient weapon in his hand at the moment is the Hongtai Epee. If possible, he hopes to modify and perfect the two sword techniques to make them suitable for him.
Knives and swords have a lot in common, and Gu Chen's understanding is extremely amazing, so it shouldn't be difficult to do this with confidence.
"The Shadow Sword Technique is a top-grade yellow-level sword technique. It is most appropriate for me to practice the Shadow Sword Technique after I have mastered these two sword techniques and turned them into my own sword techniques."
"In addition, we must continue to practice the many secret techniques practiced by Sun and Moon. This is a hard work that cannot be stopped."
Gu Chen made a rigorous and painstaking training plan for himself, cherishing every breath of time and making it extremely fulfilling.
The outside world is stormy, and the undercurrent in Tanlang City is surging.
The Lan family is prospering, while the Huang family is in decline.
The situation is becoming increasingly tense around the struggle for power.
The children of the Lan family are arrogant and walk with wind;
The disciples of the Huang family are trembling in the wind, and the trees and grass are all at war.
But Gu Chen enjoyed practicing, and a month passed in the blink of an eye.