Chapter 1448: Chapter 1448: Rich Harvest (3/3)

When they returned to the Ai Family, those who accompanied them on this voyage hadn’t yet recovered.

Ai Shouxian, the head of the Ai family, personally came out to greet them, observing Ye Qiubai, who walked indifferently back to his courtyard, then glanced at the still stunned elder and others, including Ai Zhi.

"What’s wrong with all of you? Was this expedition successful... Why are you not speaking? Could it be that there was no gain?"

At this point, seeing the elder’s still bewildered expression, Ai Shouxian sighed softly and patted the elder’s shoulder with a bitter smile, "If there’s no gain, there’s nothing we can do. After all, the Dai Family and those other power-hungry forces made their moves, they naturally did everything to prevent us from acquiring resources from other sources."

Just then, two of the many guest elders of the Ai family also stepped forward, their brows slightly furrowed upon hearing this. They then resolvedly said, "If that’s the case, we should take our leave too."

Ai Shouxian’s expression changed.

One of the guest elders said, "Without resources, what are we still doing working for your Ai Family? We’ll end up involved in your troubles; it’s better to abandon darkness for light right now."

The elders from the main family behind them also sighed softly.

These words seemed to have provoked the elder and his entourage.

The elder sneered coldly, "Since you want to leave, then go."

He then ignored the two guest elders and took out an interspatial ring, handing it to Ai Shouxian with a voice suppressing excitement, "Head, this time, thanks to Senior Ye, we had a huge harvest! It includes twenty-one Divine Emperor Realm magical beast nuclei and several materials, along with ninety-nine Divine Master-level and several Divine Emperor Level resources."

"These resources are enough to support our Ai Family for half a year!"

"Oh, and the First Elder of the Dai Family and a Divine Emperor level sea vessel were also destroyed!"

Hearing this exhilarating news, Ai Shouxian and the main family elders were also left dumbfounded.

The two guest elders were greatly shocked, crying out, "How is this possible?!"

The elder sneered and instructed the people behind him, "Bring in those hundreds of skeletons, hurry and process them, don’t let the Dao Law and blood qi dissipate from the bones!"

As the huge skeletons were brought in, the two guest elders could not help but believe.

Meanwhile, a young member of the Ai Family rushed in breathlessly exclaiming, "Good news! The First Elder of the Dai Family and over a dozen combatants have perished, and a Divine Emperor level sea vessel was also destroyed! But they have not yet figured out who did it!"

The elder chuckled, "Now, do you still doubt? Do you still want to leave the Ai Family?"

The two guest elders wore ugly expressions.

Having declared their determination, they had completely fallen out with the Ai Family; they also knew Ai Shouxian would not keep them any longer, so with a cold snort, they prepared to leave.

However, Ai Shouxian blocked their way with a cold expression, "Did I say you could leave?"

The faces of the two guest elders turned pale, their aura surged, ready to fight their way out, but the First Elder and the Second Elder appeared beside them, instantly suppressing their aura.

Ai Shouxian smiled coldly, "Now that you’re aware of this news, naturally I can’t let you go and use this information to join the Dai Family, can I?"

As the head.

Ai Shouxian wouldn’t make such a basic mistake.

The Dai Family still didn’t know it was the Ai Family’s doing, as it happened over the Qingming Sea and the bones must have been consumed by the sea magical beasts, naturally leaving no clues behind.

Moreover, the other party had said they currently did not know who was responsible, which meant that Senior Ye’s presence hadn’t been recorded by the Dai Family’s soul token, though he didn’t know how.

But... this was a good thing for the Ai Family.

If this information became a catalyst, the Dai Family would likely join other forces to completely wage war against the Ai Family in the shortest time.

Before now, the Dai Family hadn’t made a firm decision. Even if it allied with other family forces, those wouldn’t put in their full effort—they need the Dai Family to take the lead, using the greatest strength and paying the highest price.

But with this catalyst, the Dai Family would spare no expense.

Such conflicts are not easily initiated between family forces. The Ai Family, after all, had once been a top force, and still held significant foundations.

A full-blown war to annihilate the Ai Family would also mean significant losses.

This was something the Dai Family and others did not wish to see.

So, Ai Shouxian would definitely not let the two guest elders leave just like that.

Under the suppression of the elder and Ai Shouxian, the two guest elders were executed on the spot!

He then ordered his servants, "Clean this place up."

He then turned to those present and spoke sternly, "This matter must not be spread. Everyone make a Heavenly Dao oath."

Everyone nodded.

Afterward, the Ai Family fully utilized these resources to call for strong warriors from nearby cities, including mercenaries.

For a time, the influence of the Ai Family began to expand.

Now, in a life-and-death situation, why hold onto these resources?

If they survived this ordeal, resources could always be obtained later.

However, this news, though conducted secretly by the Ai Family, had also reached the ears of the Dai Family.

In the grand hall.

*Smash!*

The sound of a cup being smashed resounded.

"How could they still have so many resources?! Weren’t they suppressed?"

"I... I don’t know."

"Go investigate! Then mobilize all our resources to win over the strong warriors the Ai Family hasn’t yet successfully convened!"

"Understood!"

But it was already too late.

This allowed the Ai Family to catch their breath.

Dai Heng comforted from the side, "Father, calm down, it’s only by being calm that we can deal with these matters better."

The head of the Dai family took a deep breath, then turned to Dai Heng, "What about the mechanical weapons Mo Xun was supposed to make?"

Dai Heng gave a bitter smile, "He didn’t even see me."

"Weren’t you scheduled for a meeting?" the head of the Dai family frowned, "Never mind, Mo Xun is a bit eccentric; try visiting him again."

Dai Heng nodded and left.

...

At this moment.

Inside Mo Xun’s small penthouse.

Looking at Ye Qiubai, he frowned, "Why have you come again?"

Ye Qiubai smiled and said, "I’ve come for materials again. There’s a lead on the primordial gold, but no clue for the other materials. Senior, why not point me in the right direction?"

Mo Xun snorted coldly, "If I knew, I’d have gone myself... I don’t know the exact location, but I do have some clues on three of them, though I didn’t find them when I searched."

Ye Qiubai’s eyes lit up, "Please enlighten, Senior."

Just as Mo Xun was about to say something, the wooden door was knocked again.

"Senior Mo, Dai Heng requests an audience!"

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