Red Heart Patrols the Sky - Chapter 387 - Knocking on the Mountain to Shock the Tiger

Chapter 387 - Knocking on the Mountain to Shock the Tiger

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In this chapter, Returning to Xia Mountain Villa, Jiang Wang relayed the day’s experiences to Zhongxuan Sheng, deliberately... Continue reading Chapter 387 of "Red Heart Patrols the Sky" for the full story!

Returning to Xia Mountain Villa, Jiang Wang relayed the day’s experiences to Zhongxuan Sheng, deliberately omitting his discovery regarding Zhang Song.He had always felt an inexplicable sense of familiarity with Zhang Song, a feeling that had been present even while in the Heavenly Abode Secret Land.

For some reason, Zhang Song’s gaze that day had evoked a profoundly sympathetic sorrow within him.

Subconsciously, he didn’t want to share this with anyone, and the reason for this was something he couldn’t quite articulate.

While conversing with Zhongxuan Sheng, Fourteen was also present, silently standing by without uttering a word.

Although the senior Zhong Xuan had called Fourteen back to the Marquis’s residence to heal, reminding Zhongxuan Sheng to put family before personal matters, Zhongxuan Sheng’s trust in Fourteen was undiminished, and Fourteen remained inseparable from him upon returning.

Thus, Jiang Wang was able to focus on building connections on behalf of Zhongxuan Sheng, while still prioritizing the enhancement of his own strength.

In this period, Zhongxuan Sheng was primarily busy with three things: a relentless secret pursuit of the Jubao Business Association,

striking and encroaching upon the various businesses in Zhongxuan Zun’s hands,

and the third was the collaboration with the Business Alliance.

The intentions had been hammered out with Qing Xi, and what followed were merely details.

Although both parties had nearly come to blows in Yang Region, faced with immense benefits, even Fu Miu had no choice but to put on a smile.

The cooperation between both parties always came with wariness, a base color determined by their initial contact.

However, at least for the current stage in Yang Region, both sides were the best choices for one another.

In today’s Yang Region, the only ones able to offer governmental influence were the Tian family, Gao family, and the Zhong Xuan Family, with the latter, having dictated the outcomes of the wars in Yang Region, at the forefront.

And looking across Qi Country, after falling out with the Jubao Business Association, perhaps only the Business Alliance could take on the role.

The reputation of the Business Alliance in Yang Region had been tarnished, so the form of this cooperation was to establish a joint venture called “De Sheng,” to share business in Yang Region together.

The joint venture was led by Zhongxuan Sheng, with a profit-sharing agreement of six to four with the Business Alliance.

Currently, the Zhong Xuan Family’s influence in Yang Region was the greatest resource they had, while the Business Alliance provided various kinds of materials and other channels.

With Zhongxuan Sheng in control, coupled with Yang Region now being part of Qi territory, the new company had to maintain much higher standards, focusing on building a good reputation in the early stages.

Of course, before the new company moved in, they had to first drive the Jubao Business Association out of Yang Region.

With Xu Fang apologizing with death outside the Blue Stone Palace, the Jubao Business Association, as that “invisible hand,” would inevitably be hit.

But the extent of the attack—whether it would be the amputation of the entire hand, the severing of a few fingers, or merely a few strikes to the palm—was the point of contention in the ongoing struggle between Zhongxuan Sheng and the Jubao Business Association.

These conflicts were inevitable within the broader framework, and on a tactical level, they were all specific and meticulous.

Take a simple example.

In such a time of high tension, the governmental relations of the Jubao Business Association were bound to be silenced.

Zhongxuan Sheng could use this opportunity to thoroughly investigate the businesses affiliated with them.

It was certain that issues would be found; it was only a matter of how severe they were.

What Zhongxuan Sheng aimed to do was to guide the direction of the investigation, magnify those issues, and preferably trace all problems back to the Jubao Business Association itself.

The Jubao Business Association, on the other hand, tried to quickly disassociate themselves, reduce or even eliminate those issues.

It was a matter of who could act faster and more precisely.

The only relief for the Jubao Business Association was that Emperor Qi, for now, had not taken any stance on the matter of the Blue Stone Palace.

A sword hanging overhead is most frightening before it falls, but in the time before it does, there was at least some room for struggle.

Listening to Jiang Wang recounting Jiang Wuqi’s words,

Zhongxuan Sheng pondered for a long while before saying, “Jiang Wuqi is knocking on my door with this.”

“Is he very close to Jiang Wuyong?” Jiang Wang indeed had no knowledge of the internal relations of the Qi Royal Family.

“A mere Jiang Wuyong, what is he worth?

His embarrassment is nothing unusual.” Zhongxuan Sheng shook his head: “Jiang Wuqi is warning us not to make any more moves against the Blue Stone Palace, but he can’t say it outright.”

“The deposed Crown Prince is a thorn that’s hard to remove for the current Crown Prince, but for those Princes who have yet to secure their position, he is a weapon to limit the Crown Prince.”

Jiang Wang understood this reasoning without explanation, so he asked, “Does he know that Xu Fang’s incident is related to us?”

“It’s probably just speculation, but even speculation is enough,” Zhongxuan Sheng sighed, “The actions against the Jubao Business Association must be put on hold for now.”

“How are the results?” Jiang Wang asked.

Zhongxuan Sheng threw a booklet into Jiang Wang’s hands, “Here’s the tally from this period, take a look yourself.”

Despite being prepared, Jiang Wang was still surprised by Zhongxuan Sheng’s efficiency after looking through the booklet: “Just in Linzi, you’ve shut down eighty-seven shops belonging to the Jubao Business Association?”

“The main advantage came from the Business Alliance beating the dog when it’s down, of course, because we were prepared in advance, we got the fattest piece.

Those secret agents who can stand on their own are all spread out already, ostensibly unconnected to us.

Even so, we’ve already claimed a sizable share overtly,” Zhongxuan Sheng expressed some regret, “Any more, and we would be too conspicuous.”

Jiang Wang knew that those secret agents Zhongxuan Sheng mentioned who could stand on their own were mostly old subordinates sent by his uncle Zhongxuan Chuliang, and could be trusted completely.

“So we just let Su She off then?” Jiang Wang mused, “If someone has been offended like that, they should be crushed completely.”

The experience with Xu Fang left a deep impression on him, and Su She was definitely not someone who would forget the humiliation.

At no time should one ever take such a person lightly.

“You and I understand this, and so does Qing Xi!” Zhongxuan Sheng said.

Indeed, the Business Alliance would not let go of the Jubao Business Association easily, but leaving a major threat like Su She to be dealt with by others, even if that person was Qing Xi…

it was not Zhongxuan Sheng’s style.

Even with the interference by Jiang Wuqi, it was simply a matter of avoiding the Blue Stone Palace.

Jiang Wang thought for a moment, “Wang Yiwu?”

With the current situation looking exceedingly favorable and the Jubao Business Association being too busy to care, only Wang Yiwu was problematic before Zhongxuan Zun left the academic palace.

Zhongxuan Sheng nodded, “After all, he is the foremost in the Tongtian Environment from ancient to present times, we must leave some leeway and give him due attention!”

As he was speaking, he suddenly asked, “Has the bald monk from the Hanging Monastery contacted you lately?”

Zhongxuan Sheng’s father later changed his name to Zhongxuan Futu, with Futu meaning Buddhist pagoda.

Therefore, Zhongxuan Sheng always despised Buddhism.

The reason he was so rude to Monk Jingli in Qingyang Town was largely due to this as well.

After experiencing the trip to the Marquis of Bowang’s residence, Jiang Wang certainly knew this.

“No, he hasn’t.” Jiang Wang said.

He suddenly recalled that he had been spending time in the four famous libraries lately, so it was quite possible that even if the old and young monks had actually come to find him, it wouldn’t have been convenient…

Zhongxuan Sheng had also just thought of it abruptly and mentioned it offhand.

“I’ve felt somewhat absent-minded these past few days.”

Zhongxuan Sheng hesitated for a bit before saying what he really intended to say, “Come out with me tonight.”

The words seemed difficult for him to speak.

Jiang Wang couldn’t help but laugh, “Where to?

Is there a place that can still embarrass you?”

“To visit the old site of the Withering and Flourishing Temple,” Zhongxuan Sheng said.

Withering and Flourishing Temple.

It once ranked second only to the Hanging Monastery among the Buddhist Major Sects in the Eastern Region.

The former Crown Prince, Jiang Wuliang’s place of cultivation.

The location that was razed by the decree of Emperor Qi following Jiang Wuliang’s deposition.

It was also where Zhongxuan Futu suppressed his killing intent and forged a profound friendship with Jiang Wuliang.

Jiang Wang’s smile faded.

This was indeed a place that was not easy for Zhongxuan Sheng to mention.

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