"It's just a bunch of old, immortal things, nothing to be afraid of! When it comes down to it, it's about strength, not who's older."

"Besides, we've already gathered quite a bit of information on the other side. Apart from those three families, we can be sure there's definitely someone involved from the Huaxia side as well."

"We just don't know whether it's someone official from Huaxia or some other guys, really gives me a headache!"

Jinghong shook his head with a cold smile, seemingly finding it hard to understand the involvement of Huaxia forces.

"You guys, don't act like it's the end of the world. Huaxia isn't just us!"

"Kunlun, Shushan, Dragon Tiger Mountain, and those big families in the Hidden World, none of them are to be underestimated."

"It's just that this matter might involve us, so I'm paying attention. As for the others, there are also people from Huaxia's Dragon Division secretly coordinating things. So, don't get too agitated."

Yang Yan saw these few people looking ready to conquer the world, and quickly tried to calm them down.

Hearing Yang Yan's words, the few people awkwardly smiled.

Yes, this isn't the Hidden World; you can't handle everything on your own.

With something like this happening, how could those official people from Huaxia just ignore it?

"Yes! Don't act like the world is ending. Although we've made a name for ourselves in the Hidden World for not too long, many guys don't think we're credible, but what does it matter? Do they really dare to start something directly?"

Gongsun Ruyan chuckled lightly, speaking with an air of arrogance.

"Frost Heaven, you just got back today, shouldn't you check on Guoguo first?"

Yang Yan turned his head to look at Frost Heaven, speaking with a smile.

"I've already planned to watch a movie with her tonight. When it comes to such matters, I'm way more experienced than you."

"I'm telling you, you'd better worry about yourself! It was just Zhou Hanyun before, but now there's also Wuyan and Han Ruyu. I'm really anxious for you! You really shouldn't be too greedy!"

Frost Heaven unexpectedly cracked a joke.

Although Frost Heaven spoke casually, for the others, it wasn't quite the same.

While everyone knew about Yang Yan's affairs, it was the first time it was brought up in a formal setting.

"Yeah, those who came later seem to be succeeding, but us elders, are we to be washed away on the beach?"

Zhuge Wushuang raised an eyebrow, coldly speaking.

Beside him, Gongsun Ruyan and Mu Qingcheng nodded in agreement.

The three of them were the first to approach Yang Yan, but until now, none of them have succeeded.

"Well, when the second day of the second lunar month comes, Jinghong Longsword, Frost Heaven, and I will handle it together."

"You guys just wait for news at home! I suddenly remembered something, so I'll leave first."

Yang Yan said this and quickly got up to leave.

Seeing Yang Yan's awkward demeanor, the three women exchanged glances quickly and shared a knowing smile.

How could they not know what Yang Yan was thinking!

But some things can't be rushed.

When Yang Yan returned to the courtyard, Zhou Hanyun and Zhou Hanyu were busy looking at a map of the Imperial City.

Upon seeing Yang Yan, they immediately called out:

"Yang Yan, come over and see, where should we choose for the new store location?"

"Already got a location picked out so quickly?"

Yang Yan was surprised, asking skeptically.

Based on his understanding of Zhou Hanyun, unless she was confident, she wouldn't call him over to take a look.

Zhou Hanyu glared at Yang Yan, angrily saying:

"You really are playing your role well! My sister is busy running everywhere looking for a storefront all day, while you're out indulging and hitting on girls."

"Do you think this is fair to my sister or to the salary she pays you?"

In the face of similar questioning, Yang Yan could never find words to refute.

Indeed, in name, he's Zhou Hanyun's employee.

However, he never actually worked regular hours.

Of course, he never seemed to have collected any salary either.

"Don't listen to her! On this map, these marked storefronts are the ones you asked your friends to find last time. We just need to decide on a specific shop front now."

Zhou Hanyun glared fiercely at Zhou Hanyu before turning to Yang Yan with a smile.

Hearing her older sister say this, Miss Zhou Er fell silent, sticking her tongue out in resignation.

"This matter is up to you! I'm not well-versed in business, so I won't give uncalled-for advice and risk making things more chaotic."

"But once you've decided on a location, I'll get a professional to check out the feng shui. It's best if the business runs smoothly and brings in lots of fortune."

Yang Yan secretly made up his mind to find an old rogue to help check things out after a while.

"Professional?"

Merchants generally believe in feng shui, but they are curious about whom Yang Yan would find.

Someone he calls a professional surely must be quite skilled!

Zhou Hanyun was unexpectedly excited about this.

"Aren't you about to start school? Will you be residing at Imperial Capital University?"

Yang Yan looked at Zhou Hanyu in confusion.

He's heard that Imperial Capital University usually requires students to stay on campus, with few exceptions.

"Why? Are you annoyed by me?"

Zhou Hanyu gave Yang Yan a look and said.

What's going on...

Did this girl take some explosive? Even a casual question gets a retaliatory response?

"Well...decide on the location yourself, for other matters I'll handle them."

Yang Yan said this and went directly back to his room.

Over the next few days, he needed to prepare, and couldn't afford to waste words with Miss Zhou Er.

The second day of the second lunar month was approaching, and Yang Yan didn't want to constantly liberate parts of his power.

If he has to do this every time, wouldn't all his previous efforts be wasted?

Against unknown enemies, the most effective method is to have geographic advantage.

In other words, Yang Yan plans to prepare some arrays just in case.

Speaking of arrays, Huaxia has always excelled in this aspect throughout history.

When it comes to killing arrays, there's the Immortal Slaying Array, the greatest of ancient and modern times.

As for illusion arrays, the Nine Bends of the Yellow River is not inferior either.

Unfortunately, these have gradually disappeared over time.

Or perhaps the Great Powers who truly understood these arrays chose to retreat into the Hidden World, unwilling to come forth.

Of course, Yang Yan doesn't know any of these top-tier arrays.

He does know an illusion array, the Eight Trigrams Array used by Zhuge Liang during the Three Kingdoms period.

Speaking of the Eight Trigrams Array, it's impossible not to mention Zhuge Wushuang.

She's the seventeenth or eighteenth-generation descendant of Zhuge Liang, Yang Yan really can't recall.

Back then, that crazy woman Zhuge Wushuang used the Eight Trigrams Array against Yang Yan.

If it weren't for Yang Yan's unexpectedly strong abilities, and Zhuge Wushuang's lesser skills compared to now, he would have surely perished at her hands.

But, how should he go about it?

Yang Yan couldn't help but feel conflicted.

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