Chapter 436: Chapter 436: The Qiong Family’s Predicament
The Reversed Egg, the ancient Stone Origin God.
Also known as the First Egg, it was the losing side in the divine war.
The opponent fled into a place called "Aurora" and has since been trapped there, unable to return.
And the surrounding god.
Seems to be the enemy of the Reversed Egg.
Which is one of the Blood Origin Gods.
The Battle of Blood Stone ended with the defeat of the Stone Origin God, but the Blood Origin God also suffered heavy losses.
The ancient Giant King fell, and the Giant Kingdom was destroyed.
These were the prices the Blood Origin God paid.
Of course.
Whether there were other casualties, Baiyu did not know.
Because the Giant King’s daughter Anselin only told him this.
The other party.
Also seemed to only know this much.
She wasn’t present at the Battle of Blood Stone then.
The Giant King’s Court in the Dream Realm is very isolated, with almost no communication with the outside world.
The information known is extremely limited.
"Let’s stop here for now."
Baiyu rubbed his slightly throbbing forehead.
Reading these books is mentally draining, and it’s not suitable to read for too long.
Putting down the book.
Baiyu, escorted by the tree branches, walked out from the inside of the towering tree.
Looking at the tree that resembles a small settlement, he couldn’t help but be somewhat amazed.
Clearly, the tree is a species from the Spirit Realm.
He just didn’t know what kind of plant it was.
The entire Anomaly Bureau’s researchers basically lived inside the tree, which was very convenient.
...
By the time he came out of the Anomaly Bureau, it was already evening.
When Baiyu returned to the apartment.
He was surprised to find several steam carriages at the door, bearing the emblem of the Qiong Family.
The emblem being an intertwined snowflake with swords and blades.
"The Qiong Family is here?"
He curiously pushed open the door and directly saw Qiong Jiu and his group sitting on the sofa.
Uh.
Opposite them were Yi Xian and the Moon Lady.
It was clear that the two groups were not getting along well, with almost no common language between them.
"Back already? Hey, they’re here for you, I’m heading back to my room first."
Yi Xian, seeing Baiyu’s return, immediately stood up and took the Moon Lady upstairs.
Baiyu took off his Veterans Mutual Aid Association uniform, with a hint of apology on his face:
"Something came up at the Mutual Aid Association today, so I went to handle it, didn’t expect you’d come here.
Why didn’t you let me know beforehand?"
Qiong Jiu held his teacup and sipped lightly:
"I wasn’t planning to come originally.
But running into some trouble while doing business in Villiduo, I just dropped by."
Baiyu picked up the teapot and poured a full cup for the dozing Qiong Xue next to him as he asked:
"How is the Qiong Family doing lately?"
Qiong Xue nodded:
"Everything is on track now, the younger generation in the family has been enrolled in local schools.
But in business terms.
It’s not going well.
In cities like Wind Dove City and Villiduo, every industry has reached its peak.
Newcomers, especially outsiders, have difficulty getting involved.
The Qiong Family has daily expenses; even after dismissing a large number of servants, they are still depleting their savings.
At this rate.
The family savings accumulated over many years won’t last long."
Qiong Jiu’s face was full of worry.
Even a landowner family has no surplus; the Qiong Family’s huge savings face enormous daily consumption.
Moreover.
The Qiong Family has to support a Gold-devouring Beast, the Legendary Ship Ika Erza.
A Legendary Ship.
The upkeep alone is astronomical every month.
Soon enough.
The once-ample savings of the Qiong Family will be quickly exhausted.
Back when they were a noble family in Zenith City, the Qiong Family could easily cover such expenses.
But now, the entire Zenith City is destroyed to quite an extent.
The Qiong Family has become a source without water.
"This is indeed a problem."
Baiyu furrowed his brow, thought for a while, then said, "What is the Qiong Family lacking now?"
He and the Qiong Family were in the same boat.
In the current situation, given Qiong Jiu’s difficulties, he had to come up with a solution.
"Everything is lacking."
Qiong Jiu was candid: "The Qiong Family used to live by collecting rent in Zenith City, with many of their shops there.
But now in Villiduo.
We hardly know anyone; our connections are all in Zenith City."
This is how many noble families decline.
Like the Qiong Family.
The strongest in the family died, and the younger generation was weak and incompetent.
Plus, facing some irresistible forces.
Such as foreign invasions, etc.
Under successive blows, a family’s situation worsens, adding insult to injury, disappearing into history.
Of course.
Baiyu naturally would not allow this to happen.
In fact, the decline of the Qiong Family began even before Qiong Yue passed away.
A family with a Legendary Ship having no rights in the Empire was a significant dislocation.
And after Qiong Yue’s death.
The decline of the Qiong Family accelerated.
Until the battle of Zenith City completely entrenched the Qiong Family into their current predicament.
"I have a friend, also from Zenith City, who wants to rebuild in Villiduo.
He likely knows many merchants and has many connections.
If you can collaborate with him, it should improve the Qiong Family’s situation, but it depends on your decision."
Baiyu thought of Ning Fugui.
The other party.
Also seemed to need the Qiong Family’s support.
Without hesitation, Qiong Jiu nodded: "I can go along with it, it’s mainly up to your arrangements."
"Then it’s settled, my friend should arrive in Villiduo soon.
If there’s nothing else, you can stay in Villiduo for a while and discuss this in person when he arrives.
I think he might really need the support of a family like the Qiong Family."
Baiyu finalized the plan.
"By the way, because Celestial South Martial Arts University is being rebuilt, Qiong Xue can no longer return to school.
She was supposed to graduate this year anyway.
Now that she’s free, she can help you."
Qiong Jiu suddenly said.
Baiyu glanced at the sleeping Qiong Xue, feeling helpless.
Letting her help me seems like raising another pig.
But Qiong Xue’s combat power is impressive.
Her sleepiness might be due to the influence of her core technique cultivation.
"Just as well, I do need an extra pair of hands here."
Baiyu said with a smile.
One member of the Veterans Mutual Aid Association recently died; he could place Qiong Xue there.
With his care, she shouldn’t be in any danger.
After discussing specific details with the Qiong Family.
Qiong Jiu and his family left, as the apartment space was limited.
After everyone left.
Baiyu returned to his room, locked the door tightly, and then entered the Academic Space.
The whole space was as usual.
A red orb on the space’s wall emitted a faint red glow.
Baiyu took it down, holding it in his hand.
The Academic Space could isolate most Extraordinary Powers, so Baiyu wasn’t afraid of being contaminated by the orb’s power.
Just as he was about to study this orb.
The Dream Battlefield in the southwest corner of the Academic Space suddenly lit up, a powerful suction pulling the orb inside.
Crack...
The Dream Battlefield, resembling a coffin, opened of its own accord at this moment.