Light Fortress
Chapter 527 - 122: When the Giant Wall Collapses_3

Chapter 527: Chapter 122: When the Giant Wall Collapses_3

This statement was no longer polite.

He had lost his last bit of patience and said, "The existence of the Elder Council is to monitor and supervise the actions of the Family Head... If we oppose, then this proposal is doomed to fail."

Li Qingsui fell silent.

She knew... the Second Elder was right.

If it was due to voting not passing, causing the "Seeking Light" project to halt, then no matter how she proposed, it would be in vain.

"Do you know... how much money the Li Family has spent on antiques this past year?"

The Second Elder coldly asked, "Do you know how many people are mocking us? The Jiangbei branch members, the hired Transcendents, many of them still without sealing items, and what are you doing? Recklessly buying those soulless junk items..."

"Sorry..."

Gu Shen spoke up at this moment.

He smiled and said, "If I remember correctly... the ’Seeking Light’ project has only been launched for a year, the lack of sealing items in the Li Family’s Jiangbei shouldn’t have happened within this year, right?"

The words of the Second Elder sounded very compelling.

It was as if Li Qingsui had made an extremely foolish, and downright deplorable decision... but in reality, for a huge Transcendent force like the Li Family, there are many plans requiring mundane expenses every year, and the ’Seeking Light’ project is just one branch of them.

Generating revenue while cutting costs is certainly feasible.

But to place the reason here was somewhat ludicrous.

Gu Shen always disapproved of such situations, hence he straightforwardly pointed it out.

"What... are you trying to say?"

The Second Elder’s expression suddenly darkened.

"What I want to say is simple..."

Gu Shen spoke calmly, "If your Excellency truly wants to solve the problem of insufficient sealing items for the disciples of the Jiangbei branch, the best method is to distribute the surplus sealing items within Snow Forbidden City, reduce the wealth gap, and achieve uniformity internally and externally."

Naked sarcasm.

None of the five major families would possibly weaken the power of Snow Forbidden City to support the so-called "Jiangbei branch."

But... what he said was right.

Because it was just an excuse.

"Additionally, I would like to remind your Excellency that the initial approval of the plan was by Mr. Qu Hu, meaning the expenses and maintenance of the ’Seeking Light’ were approved by the former Family Master." Gu Shen leisurely spoke, "Perhaps your Excellency can explain why only today did you think of opposing this proposal."

The Li Family’s Second Elder gazed deeply at the figure before him.

He glanced towards the shrine with some apprehension, thinking of Gu Shen’s various identities—Divination Inheritor, Judgement Institute S-rank, suspected Grandson of Gu Qilin, etc... Ultimately, he chose to restrain himself.

"Gu Shen... considering this is Qingzhong, I grant you a slight courtesy." He said gravely: "I will not pursue today’s matter for now..."

"There’s no need."

Gu Shen spoke lightly, "Whether I’m in Qingzhong or not in the future, there’s no need for courtesy toward me... I’m well aware that your reason for not turning hostile today was not for my sake, but for the sake of Master Qianye, Gu Qilin, Gu Nanfeng, Mr. Shu, Sister Tian Tong, Mrs. Lu... these people’s sake."

Gu Shen directly recited the names of a series of supporters behind him.

The Li Family’s Second Elder was stunned.

He had never dealt with Gu Shen before and completely did not expect... this young man’s approach to be so unorthodox and shameless.

His recent words were filled with sarcasm, yet deeply genuine.

What if Gu Shen wasn’t in Qingzhong?

There’s always a higher mountain beyond.

The Li Family’s Second Elder had to admit, the names that Gu Shen had just recited... were the real top figures of the East Continent whose combined forces could almost control half of the destiny of the East Continent. Given his own status, how dare he offend any one of them?

Since Gu Shen was unorthodox.

Then he had no choice but to tear off the mask and give a warning.

"Think carefully, what’s your last name? Do you really want to interfere in the Li Family’s affairs?"

Gu Shen smiled faintly and asked, "Just because I’m not a Li, I can’t interfere?"

The Second Elder nodded coldly and said, "An outsider... best have some self-awareness and stay far away."

No sooner had he finished speaking.

A large hand landed on his shoulder.

The Second Elder’s expression turned terrified.

The person behind him came without a trace and left invisibly.

"Just because I’m not a Li, I should stay far away?" Gao Tian softly spoke, his voice like a specter’s.

The Second Elder felt his voice completely blocked in his throat.

He had been tricked.

This was knowing Gao Tian was here... leading him to say these words.

This time, he wanted to explain, but couldn’t find the words, only managing to whisper, "Mr. Gao... this is certainly a misunderstanding..."

"You should remember... what I was like in Changye twenty years ago."

Gao Tian patted the old man’s shoulder, speaking warmly: "Do not go too far, touch my bottom line, and I will do anything."

The Second Elder bowed his head and remained silent.

It must be said, in the area of "admitting defeat," members of the Li Family’s Elder Council seemed to have a talent.

Gu Shen had seen them silently admitting defeat more than once.

After a moment, the Second Elder adjusted his expression, looked at Li Qingsui, and spoke calmly.

"I came only as a routine notice."

"Since the Family Master decreed on his deathbed that everything should proceed according to the rules... then all proposals and plans will proceed according to the rules, decided by the voting of the Elder Council. If opposed, then they will not pass."

Before leaving, he once again cast a glance at Gu Shen.

But this time, his eyes were full of warning...

Gu Shen understood the meaning behind the Second Elder’s gaze.

Essentially, though you, Gu Shen, are a Divination Inheritor, backed by the Judgement Institute, Gu family, Qingzhong...

But if you cross the line.

Then... don’t blame me for being unkind!

He just smiled.

"Gu Shen—"

As they brushed past each other, both paused momentarily.

The Second Elder, using spiritual power to transmit his message, simply clarified the previous look in his eyes.

He coldly asked, "With such a strong backing, you’re quite imposing... but how would you know if the giant wall does not collapse someday?"