Jiang Qinian and Ying Chumei actually didn't intend to make a big splash.
But Xu Liyan was too kind to refuse. After Xu Yuan told him the first-hand news, he immediately ordered people to prepare a luncheon, and all the food and drinks were served according to the highest standards.
However, this time the matter was more important, so all those attending the reception banquet were core members of the Xu family. Although the ceremony was quite grand, there were not very many people.
Xu Yuan had told Xu Liyan before arriving that Jiang Qinian was happy to be quiet, so Xu Liyan did not pay too much attention to red tape. After all, it was the Xu family who wanted Jiang Qinian, so the most important thing was to make Jiang Qinian comfortable.
Just fine.
As soon as the banquet began, Xu Liyan toasted to Jiang Qinian on behalf of the Xu family.
After finishing the drink, he raised his glass again and said politely:
"Mr. Jiang, Miss Ying, and Xu basically don't leave Zhaodu on weekdays. Although they live in a remote place, their reputations are so well known!
It's really a blessing for the Xu family that you two are here this time. The Xu family is indeed in crisis now, so if it's not difficult, I hope you two can deign to condescend and help me."
This is Xu Liyan's main purpose.
The first glass of wine is to catch the wind, and the second glass of wine is to ask for help.
Even if Jiang Qinian and Ying Chumei had given hints, it would not work.
After all, when it comes to helping, how can anyone who sells favors rush to do it?
If you rush to stick it up, the favor will be worthless.
Therefore, Xu Liyan must speak first.
After opening their mouths, if Jiang Qinian and Ying Chumei accepted the glass of wine, then the matter would be settled.
After Xu Liyan finished speaking, the two of them picked up the wine glasses without hesitation.
"Uncle Xu is too polite. If you are so polite again, I will never dare to come again. We are all friends of Miss Xu. If you call us this, we will not be able to face Miss Xu in the future.
As for the crisis in the Xu family, I naturally heard a little bit about it, but because I am not good at learning, I dare not pat my chest and guarantee that it will be solved.
But since we are here, we must do our best and never sit idly by!”
"That's exactly what you are saying. Xu Yuan and I have played together since childhood. Uncle Xu, you are so polite, I don't know how to face her.
Moreover, the Ying family and the Xu family have always been very friendly, so we will not sit idly by and ignore this matter regardless of the circumstances.
I just hope I can do my little bit."
At this time, Ying Chumei also followed suit.
Hearing this, the smile on Xu Liyan's face became even brighter. He drank the wine in the glass in one gulp, and then said with a smile:
"Okay! That's because I'm being too serious.
In that case, how about I call you my nephew?"
"That's very good."
"Okay, Nephew Jiang Xian, I'm going to trouble you and Girl Ying a lot this time!
On behalf of the Xu family, I, Xu Liyan, thank you!
Regardless of whether things work out or not, you two are guests of my Xu family!"
Then the lights were exchanged, the cups were pushed and the cups were changed, everything was said without words.
After drinking and eating, everyone came to the tea room. After Xu Liyan stepped back, Jiang Qinian and others took a polite sip of tea and sat upright.
"Nephew Jiang Xian, if you have nothing to do, how about I tell you about the Xu family's affairs?"
"All ears."
Xu Liyan straightened his expression, and then said in a deep voice:
"That kid Xu Yuan must have told you a little bit about some things, so I won't waste your time any more.
The cause of this incident was people from the Li family and the Taichu sect.
The Li family is located in Fenghuang City, Qingzhou Province, and is only separated from the capital of Zhao by a mother river.
The limitations of Fenghuang City restricted the development of the Li family, so this time they had plans to cross the river and get involved in the business community of Northern Province.
Zhaodu has an excellent geographical location. It is not only the hub of the four provinces, but also an important transportation hub in the heart and northern boundary of the Central Plains Economic Zone.
However, the Xu family that guards here does not have a strong cultivator, so in the eyes of many people, this place is a piece of meat that anyone can take a bite of.
The Taichu Sect, which joined forces with the Li family, was originally a cultivation sect in the Northern Province. However, because the former chief of the sect defected to the Divine Attendant lineage, he was targeted by various aristocratic families and private cultivator organizations, so he had to move to Qing Province.
Originally, the Taichu Sect was one of the top forces besides the Meteorological Bureau. Now, after a long period of keeping a low profile, its strength may rival that of the Ying family.
In any case, the two forces have the same goal. One wants to get involved in the business community of Zhaodu and even the Northern Province, while the other wants to return to the province, so they hit it off and attack my Xu family one after another."
After saying that, Jiang Qinian nodded thoughtfully.
After thinking for a while, he asked:
"Uncle Xu, have these people done anything extreme?"
Hearing this, Xu Liyan's face suddenly turned ugly.
"have!
My Xu family originally planned to ignore their provocation. Since they want to get involved in Zhaodu, they can just play chess through normal business methods!
But they went to any lengths to force us to fight, and even kidnapped some of our descendants from the Xu family!
Just want to tell us through this point, our Xu family does not have strong practitioners, so they can destroy our Xu family at any time!
All this is just to force my Xu family to fight!"
After saying that, Xu Liyan and Xu Yuan both showed angry expressions, their joints turned white from pinching, and even the teacup in their hands had some cracks due to the exertion!
Immediately afterwards, Xu Liyan forcibly suppressed the anger in his heart, turned to Jiang Qinian and cupped his fists and said:
"Nephew Jiang Xian, girl Ying, I'm really sorry, I lost my temper."
"It's okay."
Jiang Qinian shook his head.
"No matter for any family, children are the hope and future of a family. Even I feel outraged that the Li family and the Taichu Sect would do such a thing, let alone you, Uncle Xu?"
At this moment, Ying Chumei also interjected:
"Uncle Xu, did they leave no evidence?"
"right.
They are also afraid of the Meteorological Bureau's investigation, so they do every follow-up work very carefully and will not leave any traces.
Moreover, apart from being frightened, those children never suffered any real harm, and they were even given good food and drink after being kidnapped.
But even this is a threat to the Xu family. After all, they can provide good food and drink because they don’t want to make the matter a big deal, but once they break up... then there’s no telling!”
"Uncle Xu, how are the Li family and the Taichu Sect planning this? Can you tell me in detail?"
"What they mean is simple.
Since everyone is a cultivator, we will solve it in a cultivator's way. When the time comes, we will each send three people to compete.
As for the selection method, it is also very simple, namely the older generation, the middle-aged generation and the younger generation.
A best-of-three-game format is adopted.
The loser will automatically quit, because business wars are not so easy to fight. If they really fight, both sides will lose, so the Li family will use this method to solve the problem.
But I’m not afraid of you laughing when I say it. Our Xu family actually doesn’t have any talent in cultivation, and the highest cultivation level in the family is just an ancestor in the early stage of demigods.
And due to my age, my blood and vitality have slowly declined."
As he spoke, Xu Liyan couldn't help but reveal a wry smile.
"Then do you know what level of masters your opponent is this time?"
"Well...the older generation is at the peak of Earth Immortality, the middle-aged generation is at the middle stage of Earth Immortality, and the younger generation seems to be at the peak of real people."
After saying that, Xu Liyan obviously breathed a sigh of relief when he saw Jiang Qinian.
Immediately afterwards, Jiang Qinian said with a smile:
"It scared me. I thought a powerful god had come to me.
If this is the case, then the head of the Xu family does not need to worry, just accept the challenge boldly!
I am enough for such a useless chicken and tile dog!"
"this……"
Xu Liyan was obviously stunned for a moment.
"Nephew Jiang Xian, don't get me wrong, I'm not questioning your strength.
Since it’s a best of three games, we can just kill their young and middle-aged generations.
Those old guys from Taichu Sect are not weak. What if you get hurt if you fight with them rashly?
So it’s better for you and Ying Yatou to fight against the young and middle-aged generation. As for the older generation, at worst we can just send one of the clan elders to fight and fool them!”
After finishing speaking, before Jiang Qinian could say anything, Ying Chumei smiled and said to Xu Liyan:
"Uncle Xu, don't worry.
This guy has never done anything he's not sure about. Since he dares to agree, you don't have to worry too much.
Besides, my family’s prayer for good harvest is a favorite of our forestry bureau. I usually hold it in my mouth for fear of melting and put it in my hand for fear of falling.
If people from the Taichu Sect really dare to do anything to Qinian, they'd better first consider whether they can withstand the wrath of the Lin Bureau."
Hearing this, Xu Liyan and Xu Yuan nodded in agreement on the surface, but there was already a storm in their hearts.
As the head of the Xu family, Xu Liyan naturally heard about some of the deeds of crossing the river to pray for good harvests.
He knew that this young man was very unusual, with little success and extraordinary talent. Although he came from an ordinary family, a genius of this level could not be measured by his background at all.
Life experience and so on are just floating clouds to Jiang Qinian.
Money and power are at your fingertips!
Why did Xu Liyan insist on treating each other as equals at the beginning and kept calling Jiang Qinian Mr. Jiang?
It’s not just for being able to hug your thighs!
But judging from what Ying Chumei said, this thigh is much thicker than imagined!
Who is Lin Nanzhi?
If folk cultivators like them are people standing on the top of the mountain, then Lin Nanzhi is the vast and misty starry sky! Beyond the world!!
Jiang Qinian is very favored in front of such people, which shows that even if his future achievements are not as good as Lin Nanzhi, they will definitely not be much different!
Otherwise, why would Lin Nanzhi be so concerned?
There is no such thing as unprovoked kindness in this world.
From this, it can be seen that Jiang Qinian is definitely much scarier than what he saw.
Thinking of this, Xu Liyan felt at ease.
Taichu Gate?
Taichumen is nothing!
Usually, relying on cultivation, there are only five people and six people, but I feel that the people in the sect are all banished immortals who have come to the world and do not want to eat the fireworks of the world.
Pooh!
What the hell?
Are you worthy of being compared with me, Mr. Jiang?!
Therefore, Xu Liyan was calm and then said to Jiang Qinian:
"If that's the case, then I will immediately agree to their invitation to fight!
When things are done, I, Xu Liyan, will thank you deeply!
Nephew Jiang Xian, girl Ying, don’t refuse any more!
As your uncle, it is normal for me to give you a gift when we meet for the first time!