After the meeting, Lin Zhan called Lin Jiu over.
He then said to Dian Wei, Xu Chu, and Zhao Zilong:
"Three Ancestors, three of the four great families are rooted overseas. I've asked Lin Jiu to liaise with the Embroidered Uniform Guard. I'll have to trouble the three Ancestors to lead Lin family's 5,000 elite soldiers on this trip."
Dian Wei and the other two nodded: "Yes, we just don't know how the Lord plans to deal with the seized wealth and the population of these three families."
Lin Zhan thought for a moment and said: "These people have been too brainwashed by family ideology, they are no longer of much use."
Dian Wei and the other two exchanged glances: "Well, it seems our young Lord intends to exterminate them. The two families in Huaxia could at least spare children under five, but these three overseas families, it seems even their pups won't be spared." Su Dan Novel Network
"Lord, rest assured, we will handle everything cleanly. We will go out and prepare now. Once the Lord gives the order, we will dispatch immediately."
Lin Zhan nodded: "Then the three Ancestors may go and prepare. I will also find you a helper, a professional who specializes in exploring various treasure troves."
Watching Dian Wei and the other two's retreating figures, Lin Zhan summoned the Five Little ones again and said to Xiao Bao:
"Go and get three King-level bears from your family to work here for a couple of days. They will be paid 100 jin of thousand-year spirit wine and 500 jin of hundred-year spirit wine daily, plus 2 tons of metal bamboo."
Xiao Bao quickly nodded upon hearing this and took out a section of emerald green bamboo, saying:
"All the cubs at home, listen up! Send three King-level young cubs over to do some temporary work for a couple of days. They'll get 50 jin of thousand-year spirit wine, 200 jin of hundred-year spirit wine, and one ton of metal bamboo daily. First come, first served!"
Lin Zhan and the others stared at Xiao Bao in bewilderment: "Damn, this little bear cub is really something else. He's even taking a cut from his own family's bears, and such a hefty one at that."
A moment later, a voice came from the emerald green bamboo: "Holy cow, it's Uncle! Greetings, Uncle! The three of us will come and help you out."
Xiao Bao heard the voice and replied: "It's Little Seventeen, Little Eighteen, and Little Nineteen! Then come over tonight. You'll start working tomorrow morning."
"Alright, Uncle, don't worry. We'll be there early tomorrow morning."
Xiao Bao turned to Lin Zhan and said: "Done, Boss. These three bear cubs are from Sixth Brother's family. Don't worry. You want them to go with Generals Dian Wei and the other two to search for supplies, right?"
Lin Zhan nodded: "That's right. These three overseas families must have hidden a lot of good stuff. Also, your Iron-Eating Beast clan is quite sensitive to treasures, isn't it? And don't let these three bear cubs pocket anything for themselves."
Xiao Bao nodded: "Don't worry, Boss. The elders have taught us the rules. These children won't do anything they shouldn't."
Hearing Xiao Bao mention the Iron-Eating Beast ancestors, Lin Zhan immediately felt even more uneasy. Everyone knew that the Old Bear was the most unruly. He even sold out his elder brother, so what rules could he possibly abide by?
Seeing that the official matters were resolved, Lin Zhan said to the Five Little ones again:
"Brothers, there's been an unexpected situation. We might not be able to suppress our level anymore, and we probably won't be able to earn that luck reward."
The Five Little ones were stunned and quickly said to Lin Zhan:
"What's going on, Boss? We have so many big shots protecting us. What, are we going to have to fight for ourselves?"
Lin Zhan nodded: "There are two main things. First, we've discovered an Emperor-level evil spirit, and it's been transformed from a death spirit. If things change in the future, our current strength truly won't be enough."
"Second, the Emperor's Sons from the Divine and Demon races have set their sights on me. We will definitely have a battle in the future. I heard that those two are already at the peak of Lord realm. With our current strength, we can't possibly fight them two levels above us, can we?"
The Five Little ones exchanged glances and nodded:
"We can handle ordinary Lords, but if it's the Emperor's Sons from those two races, it would be good if we could fight them one-on-one at the same level. It seems we really need to level up. Let's stop thinking about gaining luck by fighting above our level."
Then, the Five Little ones roughly estimated and said to Lin Zhan:
"Boss, the hidden energy in our bloodlines is enough to support us in advancing to Lord realm. As for our souls, that's even less of a problem. You already have soul power, so advancing to Lord realm is guaranteed. You and that little second-hand dealer should discuss and see if there are any better plans."
Lin Zhan shook his head:
"I would like to, but the System has run away from home. Ever since the last time it was frightened by the Old Ancestor in the Ancestral Court, the System has been a bit erratic and not in good spirits."
"Especially last time, when I asked the System to research where to find a pill that could make Yaqi Bashao's head grow back, the System went out fully armed with a gun. It hasn't returned yet."
The Five Little ones were stunned. Xiao Hei said in disbelief:
"Damn, the System is that tough? Its temper is too volatile."
The Five Little ones and Lin Zhan had signed soul contracts, and the System was also soul-bound to Lin Zhan.
Ever since the System was enlightened by Emperor Zi Qi last time and revealed its true form, the Five Little ones could also sense the System.
However, in a special space unknown to Lin Zhan and the Five Little ones, the System had transformed into a little boy.
He was wearing a combat suit, leaning on a cane with one hand, and holding a miniature rapid-fire cannon, identical to Xiao Wu's, in the other, bombarding a castle opposite him.
As the System fired, it shouted at the castle: "Third Brother, you haven't signed a host, so why are you still keeping those treasures? Give me all your treasures, and I'll convert them into energy for you. Isn't that more appealing?"
As it spoke, it didn't stop its work at all, directly loading a box of shells into the rapid-fire cannon and bombarding the castle again.
In the outside world, Lin Zhan and the Five Little ones were still discussing advancing.
"Boss, give us three days to prepare. Then, find a few more big shots to guard us. With our current accumulation, as long as we promote to Diamond, we'll immediately be at Diamond peak."
"Then we'll wait for the System to return, and we'll discuss how to advance to Lord. If the System doesn't come back, we'll advance to Lord directly in a month."
"By then, we'll prepare a lot of good food. After advancing to Lord, the energy stored in our bloodlines will be almost depleted, so we'll quickly replenish it, striving to reach Quasi-King before the war begins."
Lin Zhan nodded: "Then it's settled. I'll ask Ancestor Shang Tang to go out and find food for us. We'll also make more preparations."
"I hope the Death Spirit Mage race, and the Emperor's position is dormant, or has revived, so we can get Emperor-level soul pearls. If anything unexpected happens, it will definitely be useful."
The Five Little ones looked at Lin Zhan in bewilderment: "Damn, Boss, can you wish us some good things?"