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Chapter 507 The Cauldron Lid is Obtained
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With a flick of his finger, a "Life-Giving Pill" fell into the mouth of Gu Tiannong. The rich aroma immediately filled his mouth, causing the old man to involuntarily close his eyes and savor the taste.
Lin Yao handed a small jade bottle to Gu Zhuofei, who was also somewhat dazed, "This contains a 'Life-Giving Pill,' and these two pills are a token of our gratitude for the iron disc sent by the Gu family."
"Alright, I'll go get busy now. You guys do as you please."
As soon as he finished speaking, Lin Yao disappeared from the hall, along with the large iron disc on the pear wood tea table—the lid of the cauldron.
Lin Yao's sudden departure was somewhat impolite. Yi Zuojun, who was tied up with Leng Lian and unable to get away, did not come to greet the Gu family guests. He left the two children and Gu Zhuofei, who was not really a host, to their own devices. Elder Yi An, who sat aside almost indifferently as if in deep meditation, left the Gu family elder Gu Tiannong, who had come with high expectations, quite disappointed. Although he had just gained a great benefit, this was not his original intention for coming.
Before coming, although Gu Zhuofei told him on the phone that Lin Yao had strongly rejected the Gu family's demands and that the Gu family was willing to make concessions, he still had the idea of gaining more benefits.
In China, meeting someone in person often fosters a sense of familiarity, and many things are easier to accomplish after a face-to-face meeting. The Gu family, well-versed in business rules and interpersonal relationships, thought the same way, believing that meeting Lin Yao in Beijing would be fruitful, given his youth. The information the Gu family gleaned from subtly questioning Xiao Guli indicated that Lin Yao was quite agreeable and easy to talk to, but they were met with a cold shoulder. Although not extremely cold, it still left Gu Tiannong deeply disappointed.
"Sigh..." Gu Zhuofei sighed almost imperceptibly, looking helplessly at Gu Tiannong's face, which showed dissatisfaction and anger.
Now that she has gradually gained a deeper understanding of Minhong's inner workings, she is well aware that Gutian Nong's anger is completely meaningless and will only make things worse.
The Gu family thought they were so powerful that they wanted to use their extensive industrial base across southern provinces and cities as a foundation, and the "big iron disc" as a stepping stone to gradually deepen their cooperation with Lin Yao and Min Hong, thereby increasing their say in the cooperation step by step.
It is foreseeable that the Gu family has no intention of making this public. In the end, they will gradually erode Minhong, which has the ability to generate wealth, through shareholding, and eventually become the head of Minhong. Then, they will make the Gu family business even more prosperous, leave more abundant wealth for their descendants, and enjoy wealth and honor for thousands of generations.
Gu Zhuofei was very clear about the Gu family's intentions; she had once been one of those who fought for them.
However, after the incident of her son Xiao Guli being lost and found, Gu Zhuofei reflected on herself. When one's material life reaches a certain level, one's goals and ideals in life should not be so narrow, nor should one be so selfish. Even for the sake of the entire family and for the fellow Gu family members who share the same blood, one should not act this way.
Personal gains and losses, widespread social praise, the envy of peers, the approval or even flattery of the powerful—none of these really matter; they're all fleeting.
A selfless heart and a broad mind, the sense of accomplishment from helping those in need is truly delightful. The beauty that springs from the depths of the soul is the greatest embodiment of life's value. That feeling can make one's soul tremble. Although Gu Zhuofei only felt a little bit of it through empathy, it had already changed her previous views from the bottom of her heart.
"Congratulations, Uncle Tian! After taking the 'Life-Giving Pill,' you can live at least thirty more years."
Gu Zhuofei casually conjured up an extension of lifespan, but it didn't feel too fake to Gu Tiannong, because he could feel every cell in his body was joyful, even though his skin was covered in sticky sweat.
“Zhuofei, this…” Gu Tiannong stopped halfway through his sentence, knowing that Gu Zhuofei could understand.
"Uncle Tian, it's no use. Minhong is not a traditional conglomerate. They won't change their principles and ways of doing things for any reason. They'll either go bankrupt or close down voluntarily, or they'll just keep going like this. The Gu family shouldn't even think about it."
Gu Zhuofei stared solemnly into Gu Tiannong's eyes and slowly shook her head. "In addition, let those Gu family members who think they have problems start to reflect now, summarize their mistakes, and submit them to Min Hong. After they give their suggestions, those who should donate all their wealth should do so, and those who should make amends should do so. We'll talk about the specifics later, but inaction will inevitably lead to regret. They cannot bear the consequences. Don't take this lightly!"
Gu Zhuofei's words were harsh, causing Gu Tiannong's heart to race even faster, which was already aroused. If he hadn't just taken a "Life-Giving Pill," he probably would have had a heart attack right now.
After a long while, Gu Tiannong quietly hummed in agreement with Gu Zhuofei's suggestion. This Gu family woman, who had shown extraordinary abilities since childhood, would never joke about such a matter. The Gu family must take this matter seriously, or they will suffer a loss. He had decided to go back and immediately persuade his grandfather to accept Gu Zhuofei's opinion.
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"How do I use this? Do I just put it on like this?"
Lin Yao carried the enormous, pitiful-looking iron disc, frowning and hesitant in his movements.
Using this seemingly useless large iron disc as a lid for a large cauldron feels really mismatched.
"What if this thing isn't the lid of the cauldron, but a spare part of something else? Or even a spare part of some 'magical artifact'? If an accident happens at the mouth of the cauldron, we're doomed. Right now, we can't afford the slightest mistake. The cauldron is the hope of all mankind!"
Lin Yao hesitated, hovering in the air at the same height as the cauldron's mouth, hesitant to place the large iron disc he was holding onto it. After experiencing the lightning mutation incident, he was somewhat timid about conducting such experiments.
"It's alright, Yao Yao."
Xiao Cao offered gentle words of comfort, having overheard Lin Yao's wild thoughts. "I feel that this big iron disc is the lid of the cauldron. Lili and the others were right. When the tentacles pierced this thing, the feeling was the same as when the cauldron was first moved to Beijing. There's no mistake!"
"Think about it, wasn't that big cauldron quite ugly back then? Now it's so profound and majestic, isn't it all a result of gradual transformation? Don't forget what Gu Zhuofei said: the Gu family has tested it in many ways, and this thing is not afraid of high temperatures or cutting."
"Alright, I'll give it a try." Lin Yao lifted the large iron disc in his hand and placed it over the mouth of the cauldron. He felt a sense of unease, like an ordinary person worried about the outcome. He completely lacked the composure and calmness of a master of the Heavenly Realm.
"Buzz!"
Lin Yao was startled. The deep, resonant sound that went straight to the heart rang out again. This time the sound was even deeper, but it had no adverse effects. He could even faintly hear a sense of long-awaited joy, but Lin Yao thought this feeling was just an illusion and didn't think about it further.
Unbeknownst to Lin Yao, the resounding boom echoed throughout Beijing almost simultaneously, reaching everyone within a 50-kilometer radius. The sound, seemingly emanating from the depths of their being, resonated with everyone regardless of distance. This prompted two top-tier experts from the Beijing Military Region, who were meditating and cultivating, to immediately burst through their rooftops and soar into the sky, only to hover in mid-air, exchanging astonished glances, unable to pinpoint the source of the sound.
"It's done, Yaoyao!" Little Grass shrieked, her expression mirroring Little Guli's triumphant joy. "This is the lid! Ahhhhh!"
"how?"
Lin Yao asked in surprise, as he had landed on the ground when the cauldron emitted a buzzing sound and had no idea what had happened.
"The lid of the cauldron has changed! This is the lid! It...it's cracked, and there are seven round holes!"
Xiaocao's speech was somewhat intermittent, clearly affected by the surprise. Now this guy is behaving more and more like a human being, and even the slightest emotional disturbance can make him incoherent.
"So you want us to fill it with spirit stones, right, Yao Yao?"
"Let me see." Lin Yao immediately leaped up, hovering in the air, and saw a scene that surprised Xiao Cao. He murmured, "Maybe... that's how it should be..."
The enormous, rusty iron block that once resembled a flatbread has been completely transformed, to the point that Lin Yao no longer recognizes it.
The dark blue curved surface is very regular, and the uneven surface has disappeared, replaced by a smooth and flat surface. The matte color is very charming, making people's eyes seem to be drawn in and unable to pull them out.