Chapter 12710
Chapter 12710
Now, we need to get each company to point out the loopholes in the track, which is more than ten times more difficult than before!
It's important to understand that any loophole in the market is a golden goose for these powerful families; it's their most crucial foundation for survival.
What's the difference between the New Heavenly Palace wanting them to contribute voluntarily and directly taking their lives?
Someone in the crowd chuckled and said, "Of course they wouldn't agree, which is why the Dharma Form Secret Technique suddenly disappeared. If they want to restore the Dharma Form Secret Technique, they'll have to ask the Lord of Tianjun for help, understand?"
After a series of conspiracy theories, everyone suddenly realized the truth.
Regardless of Lin Yi's true intentions, in their eyes, this is the inevitable truth.
From the moment he founded Tianwu Hall to collect the secret techniques of Dharma Imagery, it was all part of a series of moves, all for the sake of revealing his true intentions today!
This analysis makes a lot of sense.
Conspiracy theories aside, public opinion on Lin Yi's actions is not unanimously critical; on the contrary, many people applaud it.
Ultimately, it all comes down to that same point.
The aristocratic families of Tianjun have suffered for too long!
Whether it's the secret techniques of Dharma or the loopholes in the race track, they are resources exclusively enjoyed by aristocratic families, but aren't they also irrefutable evidence of aristocratic families oppressing the lower and middle classes?
The loopholes in the track that have been identified so far all belong to the major families.
No matter how Lin Yi attacks, it is always the aristocratic families that suffer the most in the end.
What does it have to do with them, the lower classes?
Public opinion quickly turned in favor of Lin Yi, with a group of middle and lower-level opinion leaders spontaneously standing up to applaud and cheer for him.
They seemed to think that attending a funeral was no less extravagant than attending a grand one.
In contrast, the major aristocratic families were collectively shrouded in gloom and despair.
With the Dharma Aspect Secret Technique gone, and now seeing the loopholes in the track about to disappear as well, their lifeline being ripped out piece by piece, if Lin Yi's strength weren't so overwhelming, they probably would have already rebelled by now.
Now, they are all sighing and lamenting, not knowing what to do.
A group of powerful families immediately sought out Cao Mang.
Among them, Cao Mang, the executive deputy governor of Tianjun, was the closest to Lin Yi and had the most influence over him.
"If your purpose in coming here is to ask me to persuade the magistrate to retract his order, then please leave. I am afraid I am powerless to do so."
Cao Mang made his stance clear from the very beginning.
As a representative of top-tier families, the Cao family's losses were far greater than those of other families.
After all, whether it's the secret techniques of Dharma Form or the loopholes in the race track, the Cao family possesses far more than any other family.
However, Cao Mang didn't care.
As long as Lin Yi is still alive, the Cao family will never suffer a loss.
Starting with Cao Luoshen, they have long been deeply intertwined, sharing both glory and ruin.
Everyone looked at each other.
One of the powerful figures who had a good personal relationship with Cao Mang said with a wry smile, "Old Cao, your family is indeed not worried about anything. The magistrate will definitely not treat your Cao family unfairly, but we are not sure about it."
"For the sake of our generations of friendship, could you please show us a way to make a living?"
"Yes, please give us some pointers, Brother Cao, you can't just stand by and watch us die!"
A group of bigwigs all played the victim.
Cao Mang grinned and said, "What do you mean by 'refusing to help'? When did the lord ever say you were going to die? Use your brains, is the lord the kind of person who would mistreat his subordinates?"
Everyone's expression turned strange for a moment.
First they tried to obtain the secret techniques of the Dharma Image, and now they're demanding loopholes in the race track. Their greed is so extreme, isn't this a case of mistreating their subordinates?
You, Cao Mang, are from a top-tier aristocratic family, yet your bias is a bit outrageous, isn't it?
Cao Mang looked at everyone and said, "Think about it yourselves. You did hand over the Dharma Aspect Secret Technique before, but you also obtained seats in the New Heavenly Palace. Ask yourselves honestly, did you suffer a loss?"
"Well, it's not like we've lost out."
The crowd replied weakly.
Deep down, they still felt they had lost out.
From their perspective, the new Heavenly Palace should have a place for them. If those places are not given to them, are they meant for those lowly, unsavory characters?
If Lin Yi really dared to do that, Tianjun would be in complete chaos!
However, they would only think these words in private and would never dare to say them in public, especially in front of Lin Yi.
Even if Lin Yi couldn't govern Tianjun without them, if he really angered them, Lin Yi could easily wipe them out, especially some of them.
Cao Mang chuckled, "I didn't let you suffer last time, and I certainly won't let you suffer this time either."
Having reassured everyone, Cao Mang then changed the subject: "However, there is one thing I must make clear: the disappearance of the Dharma Image Secret Technique has nothing to do with you, sir. Please don't get the wrong idea."
"Not an adult?"
Everyone was stunned: "Who did that?"
Cao Mang said quietly, "Our Tianjun is full of hidden talents, as you all know. I've heard that some of you have close ties with certain unfathomable beings. Is that true?"
An eerie silence immediately fell over the scene.
The expressions on the faces of the several powerful family patriarchs visibly became unnatural.
Cao Mang sighed and said, "We are all family friends and have a good relationship. I have a word of advice for you: it is your freedom to associate with whomever you want, but you should still be careful about the path you are on."
"You need to have a clear idea of what path you want to take in the future."
"Don't walk this path while thinking about that path, or you might end up walking to your death one day."
"It would be pointless to regret it later. You are not alone; you have the entire family on your shoulders. You must consider all matters carefully."
"That's all I have to say, so you can do what you want."
His words moved many people.
Now that Tianjun is officially ruled by Lin Yi, they have all wisely chosen to submit, but there are more than just one or two people who are unwilling to accept this.
With their knowledge and experience, they are well-equipped to access some of the deeper secrets of Tianjun.
Among them are terrifying beings who can rival Lin Yi.
It just hasn't surfaced yet.
On the surface, they submit to Lin Yi, but in private they collude with powerful figures, playing both sides—this is, to some extent, their basic modus operandi.
"Old Cao is right!"
One of the bigwigs immediately took the lead in responding: "I don't know what you guys think, but I'm sticking with Lord Lin Yi. My Xiang family's loopholes in the race track will be handed over right now!"
"My family will pay too! It'll be a good opportunity to show the adults how sincere our family is!"
"Can any of you be as sincere as my family? My family has three loopholes in our track, hand them all over!"
A group of powerful family figures immediately rushed to participate.
Whatever their true thoughts may be, at least for this moment, they must not fall behind.
Otherwise, if word gets to Lin Yi's ears, things will get complicated.
Cao Mang and the leader who had taken the lead in responding exchanged a smile.
This is a charade.
Since Lin Yi has given the order to hand over the track loopholes, there is no room for discussion. (End of Chapter)
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