The strength of that person is such that even the leader of the Black Dragon Association has to consider or obey him. Because of this, they have to heed the Black Dragon leader’s suggestion, since they do not want to provoke someone whom even the Black Dragon Association fears.
"Rest assured, we have that capability."
The leader of the Rice Field Association smiled faintly, with a mysterious expression on his face. Meanwhile, the Dongchuan Clan immediately convened an elder meeting because some of the factories under the Dongchuan Clan suffered attacks in this assault.
"What exactly is going on? Why hasn’t the Great Elder appeared yet?"
The person sitting at the Second Elder’s position glanced around with a hint of anxiety on their face.
After all, without the presence of the Great Elder, any decisions made at the clan elder meeting would be invalid.
"Regardless, I think we should proceed with the meeting. This incident is too widespread, and perhaps the Great Elder is handling other matters."
The Third Elder of the clan also showed signs of impatience. The Dongchuan Clan has six underground factories, involving the fields of pleasure, gambling, and underground boxing arenas.
However, within one night, all six factories under their control were attacked by underground gangs. This is an unbearable loss for the Dongchuan Clan, as 45% of their economic income comes from legitimate businesses, while 55% comes from illicit underground industries.
"What the hell is going on? How are you managing as the clan leader?"
The Dongchuan Clan Elder Council consists of five people, including the Fifth Elder who is the leader of the Dongchuan Clan. Facing the questioning from the Third Elder, the clan leader had a helpless expression.
"Honestly, we didn’t provoke anyone, and those who attacked us aren’t from the three major underground forces. We can’t even verify their identities."
"Did you contact the three major forces to ask them to intervene? I think once they speak, no one would dare to attack us casually."
The Fourth Elder interrupted.
"Of course, I called them. But the three forces have their own issues and told me that the chaos is not caused by them."
The Dongchuan Clan leader was almost in tears from panic. If the situation is not handled well, he might lose his position as clan leader.
Even though he could hold his position for another 12 years after the inheritance meeting, if he steps down early, he wouldn’t even have enough for retirement according to the clan’s tradition.
"It seems this chaos is not so simple."
The Second Elder finally spoke, looking at the door reserved for the Great Elder, which showed no signs of opening.
"What exactly is happening? Why hasn’t the Great Elder arrived!"
While the Dongchuan Clan sent people to locate the Great Elder, the Great Elder was in a small tea room.
Behind the Great Elder stood two burly men, clearly seasoned security personnel. However, the guns they held were aimed at the back of the Great Elder’s head.
"Summoning me in such a manner, you are rather disrespectful to our clan."
Despite being held at gunpoint, the Great Elder showed no sign of fear. As a seasoned warrior, he wasn’t easily intimidated by ordinary threats.
"Your clan indeed has nothing worthy of respect. I summoned you in this way because I find you intriguing."
In the shadows, a figure whose face and gender were unclear, sat there. The deep voice from the shadows made the Great Elder uncomfortable.
This voice gave the Great Elder the feeling that he wasn’t facing a person but a demon crawling up from the Nine Netherworld.
"Since you disregard our Dongchuan Clan, what use is there in summoning me?"
"Just a friend of mine wants to chat with you, since future matters need your approval."
The deep voice came again.
"Although I think it’s simpler to just kill all those who oppose the Dongchuan Clan."
This statement caused a tremor in the Great Elder’s heart.
From the opponent’s words, he judged that many people were involved, yet they casually suggested killing them all. The Great Elder questioned whether his opponent had any humanity left.
That person in the shadows was none other than Lin Beichen.
Lin Beichen opened his eyes and immediately saw through the Great Elder’s thoughts.
"And you dare speak of humanity with me?"
Lin Beichen muttered to himself; despite his harsh views, he had compassion even for stray animals. But, he felt the people of this country were worse than animals.
"I’m not joking with you, so I hope you have a good chat with my friend."
After saying this, Lin Beichen clapped his hands, and with the sound of the door opening, someone walked in.
When the Great Elder saw who entered, his face showed an expression of disbelief! His expression transformed from confusion to shock to rage within two seconds.
The Great Elder stood up, ready to charge at the incoming person, but was restrained by the guns behind him.
"If you change your face so quickly, you should act in films instead of being a clan elder. You would certainly win an Oscar!"
Lin Beichen’s relaxed voice came from the side, as the incoming person sat between the Great Elder and Lin Beichen.
"Great Elder, there’s no need to be so angry. I just want to survive and bring better development to the clan."
Dongchuan Ichiro poured a cup of tea and pushed it in front of the Great Elder; the Great Elder snorted coldly, not even glancing at it.
"Doing this, you still claim it’s for the good of the clan?"
The Great Elder’s face was full of rage.
"You brought me here because you want to become the clan heir, right."
"How can you call it ’bringing here’? That sounds too harsh; ’inviting’ is more appropriate."
Dongchuan Ichiro ignored the Great Elder’s rage and poured himself a cup of tea, enjoying a sip before continuing.
"Honestly, I think the current operational mechanism isn’t conducive to the clan’s development. Hence, I seek change."
"If you truly want change, state your position at the heir meeting, instead of using such despicable means."
"Despicable? You call my methods despicable?"
Dongchuan Ichiro laughed heartily, as if he heard the funniest joke ever. Meanwhile, the Great Elder shook his head helplessly.
"As the saying goes, the victor is crowned. If we rely solely on the clan meeting, do you think you would choose me? If I don’t show my strength, would you choose me? If my brother attacks me, would you save me?"
His smile disappeared, replaced by a stern expression.
"No! You wouldn’t!"
Dongchuan Ichiro suddenly became hysterical, and the Great Elder turned his head aside, knowing Dongchuan Ichiro spoke the truth.
Previously, the Dongchuan Clan’s power was divided, with the first heir managing all legitimate business and some underground affairs.
The second heir was responsible for all underground forces. But recently, Dongchuan Tairou talked to the Great Elder about power distribution.
Dongchuan Tairou claimed the division of power hindered the clan’s growth, so he intended to reclaim the second heir’s rights.
The Great Elder agreed to this, and the heir meeting aimed to suppress Dongchuan Ichiro, forcing him to relinquish power.
Yet, Dongchuan Ichiro pre-emptively struck against the Great Elder.