Chapter 15 - Chu Zongguang's Secret
Chu Huo's merchant caravan was going to Wang Yan, but in reality, they were only arriving at Qingyuan Town, a border town of Yan.
Because Wei County was previously a small country bordering Yan, Qingyuan Town was previously just a buffer zone between the two countries, until Yan destroyed Wei County, and only then was Qingyuan Town established in this place, as a place for Yan and Wei County to trade with each other.
Some of Yan's specialties could be bought here, and Chu Huo's caravan could also sell their goods directly to Yan's merchants here.
This trip of Chu Hugh's caravan went smoothly, and it only took ten days to make a round trip.
This time also changed a lot of people's opinion of him, this second son, seems not as useless as the waste before, especially those merchants, Chu Huo is very respectful.
At this time, within a practice room in the Chu family's backyard, an old housekeeper with gray hair was reporting to Chu Zongguang about Chu Huo.
This old housekeeper surnamed Chen, although it was also the Chu family's housekeeper, but it was low-profile and incomparable, usually only responsible for serving Chu Zongguang, although there was not much real power in his hands, but it was the Chu family's oldest qualified one.
Don't look at Chu Zongguang every day closed, as if it is not concerned about the family affairs in general, but through Chen butler, the size of the Chu family things also don't want to hide from him.
After listening, Chu Zongguang's eyes revealed a flash of surprise, but he then coldly grunted and said: ''This kid is also too risky, if he does this, in case that bandit on the opposite side is soft and hard, and would rather not have the goods but also want to kill him, what will he do? Also, in case that gang of bandits is not strong enough to escort them out of Mt. Mang in Gotham, won't his silver go down the drain?"
Butler Chen said with a smile, "But the second prince's luck is not bad, those bandits who robbed him only came to Gotham Mang Mountain recently, their strength is good, and I heard that by taking advantage of this matter of the second prince, they have already initially set up rules in this part of Gotham Mang Mountain. Anyway, there are rules at least better than no rules, in the future I Wei County people in and out of Gotham Mang Mountain, but than before to save much effort."
After saying this, Butler Chen said with some hesitation, "Family Master, the old slave has a sentence that I don't know whether to speak or not."
Chu Zongguang faintly said, "Old Chen, you have followed me for decades, what else can't you say?"
Butler Chen said in a low voice, "Family Master, actually, our Chu Family is already considered very strong now.
Although the eldest son has a reckless personality, his martial arts talent is still considered good, and careful teaching will hopefully lead to an innate in the future.
The second son of the previous, although not competitive, but after the exercise of the South Mountain mining area now also become good, although the character of the radical bold a bit, but the ability to do things is still quite strong.
The third prince's mind was a bit gloomy, but he was also cautious enough to do things.
And the fourth son, although young, but very early wisdom, careful cultivation in the future will also become a great talent.
Family master, if you can give up delving into that stuff and teach the four sons properly, not letting them continue to infight, my Chu family may be able to rival the Shen family in the future."
Upon hearing these words, Chu Zongguang's face, however, immediately turned gloomy: "Old Chen, what nonsense are you talking about? You've followed me for so many years, you should know exactly how much I've paid for it, even going so far as to leave my hometown to come to this Tongzhou Prefecture! What's one Shen family? After I figure out how to use it, in the future, not to mention a mere Tongzhou Prefecture, even the entire Wei County I, Chu Zongguang, will not put it in my eyes!"
Butler Chen gently shook his head and sighed silently.
He is the Chu family's old man, youth Chu Zongguang is definitely counted as a young talent, as a result of the early years to go out to wander, bring back that thing after Chu Zongguang with the madness of the same, with the family migrated to this Tongzhoufu, what things do not care about, only focus on specializing in that thing.
If Chu Zongguang had been able to focus on developing the Chu Family, the current scale of the Chu Family would definitely be stronger than it is now.
Glancing at Butler Chen, Chu Zongguang said in a low voice, ''Old Chen, I understand what you mean, don't worry, I have all these things in my heart.
I haven't even died yet, but my sons are all interested in the position of the family head, and only Xiao Si can still be a bit more honest.
In the past, they used to fight in secret, but now that they like to fight, I'll let them do it in the open, as long as they don't cause trouble for me.
Alright Old Chen, you go out, help me keep an eye on them, don't let them cause a big problem."
Chu Zongguang was bent on having his own way, so Butler Chen could also be shaking his head, sighing as he retreated.
At this time Chu Huo didn't know what Chu Zongguang this cheap old dad was thinking, he had a very good time this time.
The caravan he followed once and then no longer care, anyway, the commercial road has been opened, he just wait to collect money on it.
The proceeds of the merchant fleet is normally divided into three parts, a part of the existence of the merchant fleet, used to buy the materials for the next trip, a part to the family, a part of their own to stay.
Chu Huo was in charge of the merchant fleet, and did not hesitate to allocate a portion of the proceeds that should have been given to the family without leaving any traces to himself.
Chu family is Chu family, Chu Huo is Chu Huo, for him, the whole Chu family, even the whole Tongzhou province is just a springboard for him, a springboard for him to enter the jianghu, Chu Huo of course, first of all, for his own interests.
During this period of time when the merchant caravan was traveling, Chu Huo had been practicing his sword and cultivating his internal energy within his own compound, and that desperate manner of doing things was something that even Gao Bei couldn't stand to see.
Chu Huo was not a masochist, but the road ahead was unknown, and there was a sense of urgency forcing him to improve his strength as soon as possible.
In the original version of the plot, it was mentioned that the predecessor of his own body had experienced a family incident before leaving the Tongzhou Prefecture, entering the jianghu, and going through a rough and tumble situation, resulting in a drastic change in temperament.
As for what this family incident was, and when it would happen, Chu Huo didn't know anything about it.
So he could only think of a way to utilize the Chu Family's resources to cultivate as quickly as possible, and then directly leave the Chu Family.
According to Chu Huo's estimation, as long as his talent wasn't bad to the point of the wrath of the heavens, after Chu Huo became the Chu family's heir to the family head, and got a large amount of resources, with the innate gong to hit the bottom he should be able to step into the innate very soon.
Of course, the meal should be eaten one bite at a time, the road should also be taken one step at a time, right now Chu Huo has to consider is not the innate, but the blood condensation realm.
Body Tempering Realm is simpler, beating up the flesh, sinews and bones, because there are some innate gongs at the bottom, plus this period of time Chu Huo wants to come from the pharmacy to replenish the qi powder and some elixirs he purchased individually, all of these add up to already in a month will let Chu Huo's strength increase greatly.
If the current Chu Huo were to fight with the bandit Lian Laosan who had robbed and killed him before, Chu Huo wouldn't need to dodge at all, he would be able to cleave the other party with a single slash based on his strength alone.
The real difficulty was the blood condensation realm, right now Chu Huo already felt that he had reached the peak of the body hardening realm, but after eating several blood condensation pills, he felt that there was still no noticeable change in his blood, and it was obvious that he still needed to hone it for a while longer before he was able to do so.
Chu Huo's side was having a good time, but some people were having a bad time, such as Chu Sheng, the third oldest member of the Chu Family.
Originally, within the Chu family, there was only the oldest Chu Kai who was qualified to be his rival, but now Chu Huo had risen to prominence and had gained enough prestige within the Chu family, but he was also in charge of the merchant fleet, and was able to travel three or four times a month, and each time he was able to bring in huge earnings, and he could see that Chu Sheng was red in the eyes.
The main thing was that these proceeds fell into Chu Huo's hands, making Chu Sheng feel extremely threatened.
After wandering around the house for several times, Chu Sheng frowned and said: ''Mother, we can't go on like this, this Chu Huo's reputation within the family has been completely reversed, and the merchant fleet's proceeds have directly doubled in his hands, continuing like this, after a year, I'll be sure to lose! The merchant fleet cannot remain in Chu Hugh's hands!"
The second madam frowned, "You want this merchant fleet? It's not that easy, the old master won't give this merchant fleet to you."
A hint of coldness appeared in Chu Sheng's eyes and said, "Father won't give it to me, but what if Fourth Brother wants him? Will he give it to fourth brother?"
Mentioning the Chu family's oldest son, Chu Wound, a look of jealousy also appeared in Chu Sheng's eyes.
The four sons of the Chu family, the oldest Chu Kai had received a lot of favor when he was a teenager, and later on, Chu Zongguang had been in seclusion all year round, and had neglected him, not to mention Chu Huo and Chu Sheng after that.
Only this youngest Chu injury is said to be very similar to Chu Zongguang when he was a child, so even now is also quite loved by Chu Zongguang, this point is the three of them can't compare.
The Second Lady's eyes revealed a flash of brilliance and said, "This is not impossible, I'll go and try."