Old Zhu remained silent for a long time, "Alright, I promise you. I will give you a list later."
They understood Chen Jiuyang's character. He repaid kindness with overflowing gratitude and showed no mercy to his enemies, eradicating them completely.
Chen Jiuyang was currently only a Marquis of Xuanyang. In the near future, he might become the King of Xuanyang. By then, Chen Jiuyang's influence would be established, and if he were to handle this matter then, it would lead to widespread bloodshed throughout the city.
Only after Old Zhu agreed did Chen Jiuyang's sharp killing intent slowly recede.
The guests invited by the Ji family also broke out in a cold sweat. What was the background of this Marquis of Xuanyang, and what grudge did he have with the Zhu family, to openly demand a killing in front of so many people?
They all pretended to be deaf and mute, acting as if they hadn't heard anything. If the news leaked, they feared they would suffer.
Then, Old Zhu drank a cup of wine, got up, and left, supported by Second Master Zhu.
After Old Zhu left, Ji Hengmin and Ji Fanghua urged their staff to serve the dishes and change the wine for Chen Jiuyang.
However, the atmosphere at the scene remained suppressed. Chen Jiuyang, like a fierce tiger revealing its might, had intimidated everyone considerably.
Chen Jiuyang smiled and gently patted Ji Lengyue's hand, saying, "Lengyue, go and call your mother back for dinner. Get acquainted with the Ji family. After all, I am now the Ji family's son-in-law. Today, the Ji family has invited so many guests. As a member of the Ji family, you should mingle and look after the guests."
"Okay." Ji Lengyue knew Chen Jiuyang wanted to entertain these Grandmasters of the Marquisate from Feng Province.
Ji Hengmin, unaware of the details, said as Chen Jiuyang spoke, "Lengyue, come with me."
Old Madam Ji had won over Ji Shangxiu. As the head of the Ji family, he naturally had to appease Ji Lengyue and then have her talk to Chen Jiuyang later. Perhaps the situation would improve then.
On the table, only Chen Jiuyang and dozens of Grandmasters of the Marquisate remained. These were all the Grandmasters of the Marquisate within Feng Province.
The last time they gathered like this was when he won the Martial Ranking competition, using the Pure Yang Qi Replenishing Pill as a benefit to exchange for their assistance.
Now, the situation was different. Like the Zhu family, they feared Chen Jiuyang would seek revenge once he became powerful. After all, in terms of combat strength alone, no one present was Chen Jiuyang's match.
These Grandmasters of the Marquisate also felt a sense of awe. The last time they saw Chen Jiuyang, he was merely a minor Marquis of Xuanyang with Four Apertures. Now, in the blink of an eye, he was at the third level of the Earth Realm, with extraordinary combat power, surpassing them.
Indeed, everyone's destiny was different.
Chen Jiuyang raised his wine glass and said, "Since everyone has honored me with their presence today and brought generous gifts to celebrate, let us not dwell on past matters."
Chen Jiuyang had originally called Fang Bahua, intending for him to ask a few people to deliver a generous gift to the Ji family, letting them know that he, Chen Jiuyang, would treat Ji Lengyue well and that she was not without support.
Who would have thought that Fang Bahua would call and notify all the Grandmasters of the Marquisate to come, each bringing a generous gift, and also to bring honor to Ji Lengyue? Since they were so understanding, Chen Jiuyang saw no need to make things difficult for them.
Moreover, their collective arrival made Chen Jiuyang feel very pleased.
"From now on, for the Pure Yang Qi Replenishing Pill, everyone can purchase it from Ziyang County, and..."
"I will also introduce several new medicinal formulas, with effects no less than the Pure Yang Qi Replenishing Pill, each with different uses. However, my master and I cannot handle such a large undertaking alone. Since everyone has come today, there's no reason for you to have come in vain. I intend to let everyone invest together, which can also be considered leaving behind an asset for your descendants. What do you all think?"
The faces of the crowd lit up, and someone immediately praised, "Good! I don't have much capital, but I'll invest twenty billion!"
"In that case, I'll also contribute twenty billion!"
"Then let's all contribute twenty billion uniformly, Marquis of Xuanyang. You can distribute the shares accordingly."
"Agreed." Chen Jiuyang nodded.
To be honest, if Chen Jiuyang were asked to produce twenty billion now, he might not be able to. How long had he been a Marquis?
These people had been Marquises for at least seven or eight years, each with substantial wealth and deep reserves.
However, the Ji family members and their guests were bewildered. Investing twenty billion each to start a company?
With over forty people invited by Chen Jiuyang, a company worth eighty to ninety billion was thus established?
People were truly different. Grandmasters of the Marquisate usually had families or companies affiliated with them, and their speed of making money far surpassed that of ordinary people.
Grandmasters of the Marquisate lacked neither money nor power, truly standing at the apex of Feng Province's food chain.
With a word from Chen Jiuyang, a company worth eighty to ninety billion was formed. This news, when it reached Ji Fanghua's ears, greatly astonished him. If this company established by Chen Jiuyang were located within his jurisdiction, what would be its annual output value? How many people would it employ, how many related industries and upstream and downstream industries would it drive? How many people would it support?
Each of these was a political achievement he needed for his career.
Ji Fanghua could no longer remain calm this time. Fortunately, he had mentioned to Chen Jiuyang earlier that he would have a drink with him after the banquet, and he would discuss it with Chen Jiuyang then.
With the matter settled, Chen Jiuyang said, "Alright, since everyone has shown such great respect, you can all find time in the next few days to come to Ziyang County, and we will register the company, then begin operations."
"We will strive to acquire land and build the factory within a month, and start production after another month."
"Everyone, please organize your resources."
The magistrate of Ziyang County, Hong Baichuan, had already given him the green light, ensuring that Chen Jiuyang would not be obstructed by paperwork.
The guests arrived happily and left even happier. After they all departed, Chen Jiuyang and Marquis Feng Han remained at the table. Marquis Feng Han sighed, "Jiuyang, from now on, you are the foremost Grandmaster in Feng Province's martial arts world."
"Everyone else will bow down to you."
Chen Jiuyang said indifferently, "This is nothing."
Speaking of which, Chen Jiuyang pondered for a moment, "Master, you should temporarily postpone your attempt to break through to the Heavenly Realm."
"Why?" Marquis Feng Han asked, as he was already at the sixth level of the Earth Realm in martial cultivation.
"Master, would your disciple ever harm you?" Chen Jiuyang said, "In at most a year or so, your disciple will have a way to help you successfully enter the Heavenly Realm."
"Good." Marquis Feng Han asked no further questions. His precious disciple was a peerless genius, and trusting him was not wrong.
"Master, after you return this time, it would be best to start from the basics of martial arts and review your combat techniques and insights."
"Alright." Marquis Feng Han nodded, and after chatting with Chen Jiuyang for a while longer, he also got up and left.
By three or four in the afternoon, the guests invited by the Ji family had also left one after another.
Ji Hengmin asked his subordinates, "Have all the guests left?"
"They have all left."
"Please..." Ji Hengmin's expression tightened, "Go to the backyard and invite the son-in-law over..."
All the guests had left, and Chen Jiuyang was still sitting alone in the backyard. What was inevitable would eventually come.