I Don’t Want to Get Hurt, So I’ll Max Out My Defense

Chapter 618: Chapter 619: The Colossal Hand of the Sea Clan
The Great Elder was overwhelmed with excitement, his abilities finally found their use in battle. At his command, numerous Elders from the Punishment Hall surged forward, apprehending all the cultivators from the various clans.

Of course, planted spies from different clans within the Punishment Hall, like Elder Wang, were also arrested in the process.

For a moment, a large number of families in Aolai Country disappeared, leaving behind only a handful of small families headed by the three major ones. These families looked worried. While getting rid of these parasites was satisfying, such radical actions were bound to cause the economy of Aolai Country to regress.

These families would likely enter a period of decline.

However, the three family heads were not worried about this at all.

“Fellow citizens, I have fulfilled the promise I made a few days ago. The wicked will get their just deserts, and the matter has been successfully resolved. Are you all satisfied?”

Master Rong looked at the many citizens and slowly asked.

“Thank you, third family head, for ridding us of these harms!”

“I knew it; the third family head is on our side!”

“Yes, protecting Young Master Situ was just a temporary measure, intended to lure out more behind-the-scenes culprits. My previous view was too narrow!”

“The third family head has the well-being of all in mind, and we are eternally grateful!”

“The tortured souls of those who were wronged can now rest in peace.”

The citizens’ faces were filled with smiles, they couldn’t stop praising the two family heads and were moved to tears.

The people they trusted did not let them down, uprooting all the deeply entrenched major families in Aolai Country in one fell swoop. Such decisiveness and boldness were beyond the means of ordinary people.

From now on, their world would be cleaner.

“Young Master Li, now that there are no obstacles left in Aolai Country, you can fully expand your stores. To show our sincerity, Aolai Country will only require five percent of the profits from each store!”

The third family head said to Li Xiaobai with a smile.

“With that, I thank the third family head!”

Li Xiaobai’s eyes narrowed slightly. No one could ever have a grudge against Spirit Stones. Spreading his stores throughout Aolai Country was also one of his initial goals upon arriving here.

The third family head had this in mind from the beginning. The reason he could uproot a large batch of families so easily was because of the support from Premium Soup Product and the quality stores.

As long as these two stores existed, Spirit Stones would keep flowing in, and the economy would not fall behind.

Perhaps the opponent had other preparations before, but seeing him safe and sound must have immediately made them consider this option.

“Previously, Young Master Li, you had already entrusted the management of your stores to us. From now on, we few families will also take responsibility for all major stores in Aolai Country. How does that sound?”

Old Man Nangong from the three major families came over with a smile and asked.

Previously, Li Xiaobai had agreed to give one percent of the profits to the three major families.

“No problem at all, but regarding the distribution of the store profits, please discuss the details with the third family head. My ninety-five percent share is non-negotiable, and you can distribute the remaining five percent amongst yourselves,” Li Xiaobai said with a smile.

“The three major families are deserving of merit, and I will consider it accordingly,” said Master Rong coldly, his gaze sweeping over Old Man Nangong, signaling that he could leave.

To think a mere worker would try to compete with the boss for a share of the meat. Clearly, he has no idea how things work.

“Our three Great Sects also hope to reach cooperation with Young Master Li, if the young master could put aside past grievances and establish a shop in our sect, I, as the elder, decree that each shop will only be charged half of the profits!”

To one side, the ancestor of the Qi Sect hastily added.

Originally, the lowest profit margin he considered was one-tenth of the profits, preferably two-tenths, but now that even the third-in-command was only taking one-twentieth, he naturally had to show sincerity as well.

In this regard, Li Xiaobai actually had to thank the third-in-command.

If it hadn’t been for the other party setting this precedent, he wouldn’t have been able to secure such a low price from the ancestor of the Qi Sect. The Three Sects were located in the core area of Central Province, the busiest part of town. Setting up a shop there wasn’t just a question of earning a million a month.

An income of tens of millions of top-grade Spirit Stones a month was not out of the question, and the other party was only drawing half of the profits. This was an opportunity knocking at his door!

“No problem, the three Great Sects are willing to collaborate for mutual benefit, which I find very reassuring!”

“I will make a trip to Central Province later, it would be troublesome for Senior Qi to prepare the shop in advance.”

Li Xiaobai said cheerfully, already envisioning an endless stream of Spirit Stones falling from the sky.

“Hehe, in that case, we thank Young Master Li!”

“It’s getting late, I shall take my leave, we shall meet again!”

The ancestor of the Qi Sect was very tactful; everyone knew his purpose for coming today. Now it was nothing more than playing dumb, with all the Family Heads thoroughly suppressed, he had no reason to stay any longer. It was time to hurry back and prepare for the shop’s opening.

But it was at this moment that an unexpected event occurred.

Suddenly, at the far horizon, a violent wind arose, clouds billowing and the sky growing dark with ominous clouds.

The sound of the waves beating echoed in everyone’s ears, deep blue lightning arcs danced within the void, rumbling thunderously and making everyone’s scalp tingle.

A towering wave high enough to reach the clouds surged skyward, straight into the heavens, and at the same time, an enormous palm that could block out the sun stretched out from the unfathomable depths of the Eastern Sea, striking towards Aolai Country.

This was a green arm covered with dense green dragon scales, as strong as the hardest armor, emitting an unbeatable metallic luster.

Li Xiaobai felt that if he were to be hit by this giant hand, he would sustain serious injuries. His wrist subtly shook as he imperceptibly stuffed a bunch of Heavenly Fragrance Life-extending Pills into his mouth, and his feet shifted slightly towards the back of the crowd, moving a few steps to avoid any accidental harm.

“Eastern Sea!”

“The Old Dragon King actually took action against us!”

“What is the reason for this? Could it be that with Xiao Liuzi absent, they want to take the opportunity to wipe out Aolai Country from the Eastern Sea?”

Master Rong and Huahuo’s faces drastically changed. They were all too familiar with that giant hand covered in dragon scales that emerged in the void; during Liuren’s battle with the Old Dragon King in the Eastern Sea, it was this very colossal hand that stirred up the winds and threw the human realm into chaos.

Two figures, one red and one blue, soared into the sky and joined forces, blocking the green dragon claw outside of Aolai Country.

“May I ask Senior Dragon what brings you here today? In recent years, Aolai Country has had a good relationship with the Eastern Sea without ever having any friction. Senior, by taking such action today, do you intend to declare war on Aolai Country?”

Huahuo asked aloud, her clear and cold voice spreading across the Eastern Sea.

“Little girl, step aside; you dare to jump around in front of this one while your fur has yet to grow. I have no interest in your small patch of land. ”

“This one has come for someone today, stand down immediately!”

The aged voice boomed like thunder, exploding in everyone’s ears. Many cultivators turned pale, feeling as if their Primordial Spirits were becoming unstable.

“May I ask Senior who you have come for?”

“My betrothed from the Eastern Sea, Li Xiaobai!”