Longevity Reward Redemption: The Immortal Clan Starts with Farmers

47: Set up a black ice control station in Longkou County!Ma Yuwen’s willingness to write out the second volume of the Immortal Cultivation Manual so readily was likely due to a desire to utilize the Chen Family, in addition to her gratitude for Chen Chuanwen saving her life.

Whether it was finding her missing younger brother or killing Zhao Zhiyi for revenge, these were the greatest obsessions in Ma Yuwen’s heart; however, it would be difficult for her to achieve them on her own, so she could only rely on the Chen Family!

Chen Chuanwen didn’t mind Ma Yuwen’s little schemes; he was quite calculating himself and naturally understood that there were no free lunches in this world. Moreover, he understood this woman’s situation—her Family destroyed and her enemy’s power at its peak—what else could she do besides using her wits to forge alliances?

“Xiao Wen, to be honest, my Family indeed wishes to see the Immortal Cultivation Manual. Therefore, regarding your brother’s whereabouts and your Family’s feud, we will definitely help you. Rest assured!”

Chen Chuanwen spoke sincerely to Ma Yuwen. A mist of tears welled up in Ma Yuwen’s eyes. As a woman who knew nothing of martial arts, she truly bore too much. Chuanwen’s words were like a burning iron ingot, instantly piercing through the thick ice in her heart.

“Chuanwen, thank you. You saved my life and are helping me so much, I really don’t know how to repay you...”

Ma Yuwen spoke with a hint of a sob. Chen Chuanwen gently reached out to wipe away her tears and said in a gentle tone:

“You don’t need to overthink it. Aren’t we blind date partners? If I don’t look after my future wife, who will!”

Ma Yuwen’s delicate face instantly turned crimson. she hurriedly lowered her head. Chuanwen’s sudden confession left her at a loss; her small hands tightly gripped her skirt, and her watery eyes didn’t dare look at Chuanwen.

“Alright, let’s change the dressing. I have to go see my father in a bit!”

Chen Chuanwen chuckled and said no more. He took off his shirt, revealing his solid chest, and let Ma Yuwen change his medicine!

“Mm...”

Ma Yuwen’s voice was as soft as a mosquito’s. She carefully changed Chuanwen’s medicine and then ran out in a flash!

After Ma Yuwen left, Chen Chuanwen took the Immortal Cultivation Manual in his hand and quietly went to Chen Changsheng’s study.

“Father, this is the Immortal Cultivation Manual written by Ma Yuwen, but it’s only half a book...”

Chen Chuanwen explained the whole story to Chen Changsheng.

Chen Changsheng tapped his index finger lightly on the table and fell into deep thought with his eyes closed. After a long time, he opened his eyes and said:

“There is no news of Ma Yuwen’s brother. It seems that if we want to get the complete Immortal Cultivation Manual, we will have to face off against Zhao Zhiyi!”

“By taking in Ma Yuwen, we have already placed ourselves in opposition to Zhao Zhiyi. It’s not a bad thing to start making preparations now!”

Chen Changsheng actually didn’t want to cause trouble, but the Immortal Cultivation Manual was too important to them. As long as they had it, with the Five Elements Returning to Origin Technique’s characteristic of developing a Spiritual Root upon reaching the Innate realm, the Chen Family could fully ascend to become a Cultivator Family!

“Father, Zhao Zhiyi is in the neighboring Longkou County and is the third-ranked figure in the county, holding the status of a Military Official. He has operated in Longkou County for a long time, so his influence must be vast. Our Foundation, however, is in Longwei County. How should we deal with him?”

Chen Chuanwen’s brow furrowed. Even with his intelligence, he couldn’t think of a way to break the deadlock, so he had to tell Chen Changsheng about the difficulty.

“Don’t worry, one can’t get fat in a single bite. Dealing with Zhao Zhiyi must be done step by step!”

Chen Changsheng smiled slightly and patted Chuanwen’s shoulder. Although Chuanwen was shrewd, he was too young and lacked a bit of patience.

“First, let the Chamber of Commerce and the Escort Agency slowly take root in Longkou County. They can cooperate with the people of Longwei County. Our influence must enter Longkou County first.”

“Then, select a group of capable and loyal people to follow our business interests, infiltrate Longkou County, and gather intelligence on Zhao Zhiyi!”

“We are in no hurry. If five years isn’t enough, we’ll take ten. We are in the shadows. As long as we are fully prepared, there will come a day when Zhao Zhiyi falls into our hands!”

Chen Chuanwen thought about it for a while and felt that his father was right. When hunting a tiger like Zhao Zhiyi, one must not be anxious; a trap must be prepared, and one should only strike when success is guaranteed!

“Father, business matters are easy to handle, but the selection of this group of intelligence personnel must be done with caution!”

Chen Chuanwen immediately saw the key point. In the construction of an intelligence network—this kind of hidden underground force—the loyalty and ability of the personnel were truly vital.

“Sigh, originally with your personality, you would be the most suitable for this kind of thing. Unfortunately, you are now responsible for our Family’s business. The person in charge of the business cannot be easily changed, or it will surely cause instability!”

“Chuanjie values friendship too much and lacks shrewdness. It’s not hard for him to make three or five life-and-death friends, but he can’t handle managing complex, meticulous intelligence personnel!”

“It seems I, these old bones, will have to step up first!”

Chen Changsheng sighed deeply. As the Family business grew larger, he deeply felt the lack of manpower. He only hoped the next generation would grow up as soon as possible to make up for the deficiency of hands in his Family.

“Chuanwen, you must remember that once the underground intelligence network is successfully built, how to contact and mobilize it can only be known by the Head of the Family alone. This is both to protect the intelligence personnel and to protect the Family!”

Chen Changsheng spoke to Chuanwen in a serious tone. Having read through the history of his previous life, he understood the power of intelligence agencies all too well. Whether it was the Jinyiwei or the Eastern Depot of the Ming Dynasty, they all possessed the power to influence the court’s situation.

If the intelligence network were controlled by multiple people in the Family, then once there was an internal struggle for power, the intelligence network would turn into a sharp blade, hacking the Family to pieces.

Therefore, this overly sharp blade could only be held in the hands of the Head of the Family!

“Father, I understand. Since the intelligence network is so important, let’s give this organization a name!”

Chuanwen nodded solemnly. Although he didn’t yet understand the full extent of an intelligence agency’s power, he could feel his father’s emphasis on it!

“A name... let’s call it the Black Ice Platform!”

A smile appeared on the corner of Chen Changsheng’s mouth. He borrowed the name of the intelligence organization from the first unified Dynasty in his previous life’s history, hoping its name would bring good luck to the Chen Family.

“Alright, I’ve remembered it... There is one more thing I want to discuss with you, Father!”

Chen Chuanwen nodded, then spoke to Chen Changsheng with a somewhat awkward expression.

Chen Changsheng glanced at him, feeling a bit puzzled. Would his shrewd and ruthless second son actually show such an expression?

Chen Changsheng gestured for Chuanwen to speak directly. Chen Chuanwen rubbed his nose and said somewhat embarrassedly:

“Father, I want to marry Ma Yuwen!”

When Chen Changsheng first heard this sentence, he couldn’t quite react. Had his second son, who had always disliked the idea of marriage, finally seen the light?

“Didn’t you previously look down on her for being a village girl?”

Chen Changsheng asked somewhat teasingly. Chuanwen’s lips twitched, and he said somewhat helplessly:

“Being a village girl was just Ma Yuwen’s disguise. I believe Father has seen it too; Ma Yuwen is definitely a woman who is shrewd to the bone. Moreover...”

Chen Chuanwen paused here, his expression turning serious.

“Moreover, Ma Yuwen’s father is still alive, though we don’t know when he will return. Since we are plotting for the Ma Family’s Immortal Cultivation Manual, it’s better to form a marriage alliance with Ma Yuwen. At the very least, there will be some relationship between the two families; otherwise, once the wrath of a Cultivator erupts...”

Upon hearing this, Chen Changsheng was also shaken. Ma Yuwen’s father was indeed a heavy-hitting variable that could not be ignored!

However, he was also unwilling to let his son wrong himself by marrying a woman he didn’t like, so Chen Changsheng asked sincerely:

“I’ll only ask you one thing: do you like that girl?”

Chen Chuanwen’s gaze drifted slightly as Ma Yuwen’s delicate face flashed before his eyes. Then his gaze became firm again, and he said decisively:

“Father, everything is for the Family!”