Chapter 177: Magnates bow down, call me lord (thanks to Lost Sheep 2017 for the reward support)
 

The transformation into the Kui Bull had only progressed halfway when suddenly a hand pressed onto Jiang Qingcang’s shoulder.

The Jiang Family Head immediately sensed all his counterattacks as if frozen and compressed, unable to move an inch.

“Somebody”

The old man intended to shout, but the air around him seemed to be sucked away, making his voice unable to carry.

However, at that moment,

the other person leaned close to his ear, “Old man, I trust you’ve been well. Please die once again for me.”

Jiang Qingcang roared silently.

But like divine justice from above, two triangular military daggers pierced through the shoulders of this Jiang family giant.

The next second.

A merciless hand covered his white-haired head.

“Into the dream!”

“The future of the Federation lies not in artificial brains, but in human beings themselves! Sadly, till now, very few of us can break free from artificial brains. It’s less that we depend on them, and more that they force their surveillance upon us…”

“Don’t try to change the world because in the end, you’ll see how ridiculous your ideas are in the face of it… Jiang Qingcang, this is both the first and the last warning from me, your teacher… if you can’t change it, find a way to comply with the world’s rules…”

On a day with heavy snow, the 28-year-old Jiang Qingcang stood in front of a tombstone in a stately and crisp suit, bending down to place fresh flowers on it.

He stared at the tombstone without a word.

Before long.

A motorcade arrived.

“Boss.”

The young butler stood respectfully before Jiang Qingcang, “Everything is ready. The Governor is waiting for you. This time, you will make the grandest mark in the history of Da Peng City.”

Jiang Qingcang withdrew his gaze with an expressionless face, “To comply with the rules of this era is, in the end, all about interests.”

Turning around.

After he boarded the car.

The bodyguards all followed suit and got into their vehicles.

With police clearing the way, the entourage made its majestic move toward the city hall.

“The Jiang family will become the strongest in Central State by my hands!”

“Why must you insist on separating from the Jiang family?”

“If that’s the case, then so be it. From now on, your main house can leave the ancestral home… Don’t bother about their life or death, the hungry dog will eventually come back!”

Pei Jinye slowly opened his eyes and hearing footsteps outside, he quickly pulled off Jiang Qingcang’s robe and put it on himself.

“Knock knock knock!”

There was a knock at the door.

“Master, are you alright?”

“I am fine,” came Jiang Qingcang’s voice from inside the room, “What happened outside?”

“The electricity in the West House burnt out, but the backup circuit has been activated. Do you need anything else?” the middle-aged butler asked in a low voice standing by the door.

“Bring me a bowl of Spirit Cuisine.”

“Certainly, master. You will have it in a moment.”

A moment later.

The middle-aged butler entered the room with a maid.

“Jiang Qingcang” looked at the bowl of Spirit Cuisine worth hundreds of thousands, and a life of luxury began from this point.

With one bowl of Spirit Cuisine down,

the increase in Vitality Value was comparable to the effect of three Blood Spirit Fruits; not only Vitality but both Stamina and psychic power were significantly enhanced.

“Jiang Qingcang” wiped his mouth with a brand new and precious silk handkerchief, and calmly said, “Cancel all appointments for the next week. Until I say otherwise, no one is to disturb my secluded cultivation.”

The middle-aged butler was taken aback but didn’t dare to argue, “Very well, master. And the matter with Young Master Suhu…”

“Jiang Qingcang” replied indifferently, “Bring him home and ground him. Also… whoever is with him, bring them back too. Since the outside world has started spreading messages, it’s better not to leave them out to be targeted.”

“Master is wise and far-sighted,” the middle-aged butler obediently said.

“You may leave. Starting tomorrow morning, you’ll personally manage the medicinal cuisine, focusing on Vitality and psychic power,” “Jiang Qingcang” remained as inscrutable as ever.

“Yes, master,” the middle-aged butler hesitated but cautiously asked, “Do you need the family doctor?”

“No need. With the current situation of the Jiang family, we can’t afford any adverse factors.”

Hearing the master’s words, the middle-aged butler bowed slightly, “Master is wise and far-sighted.”

“Jiang Qingcang” gestured dismissively, “If there’s nothing else, you may leave.”

“Yes, master!”

The middle-aged butler exited the room.

In the anciently fragrant room, only “Jiang Qingcang” was left.

He slowly revealed a sinister smile.

Bowing his head,

a status panel appeared before him.

[Vitality]: 21-21;

[Stamina]: 21-21;

[Psychic Power]: 23-23;

All three attributes surged by up to 5 points each.

At the same time,

Jiang Qingcang’s Extraordinary-Human Genes were successfully activated.

The smile on Pei Jinye’s lips lingered.

The idea to impersonate Jiang Qingcang had been forming ever since he was on his way here… based on the previous memories of the layout of the Jiang ancestral home, it would not have been easy for him to blend in.

But a single mutation allowed him to do so flawlessly.

Impersonating Jiang Qingcang was certainly a risk, but as things stood, the benefits far outweighed the risks!

As one of Da Peng City’s wealthy families, even a leading one in the city,

the resources they controlled were naturally something the Pei family could not achieve in the short term, and perhaps never at all.

If Pei Jinye hadn’t already had experience infiltrating, it’s doubtful he could have taken over so smoothly and without incident.

The defenses of a great family were certainly not made of paper.

With layer upon layer of safeguards, just the visible guards alone numbered over a hundred, not to mention those hidden in the shadows.