Chapter 442: Parting on Bad Terms [V5C149 – A Distance Within Reach]

The elder assembly dispersed on bad terms without any results.

Naturally, no one objected to Song Zhongnian’s branch increasing the combat squads dispatched to Evernight Continent, but it was impossible to mobilize the Song clan’s private army. But everyone knew that most of these so-called Iron Curtain units were hired locally—it was fine to exchange some contributions for their lives, but breaking the Blackflow City siege was impossible.

The sky was already dark by the time the elders walked out of the hall in twos or threes.

Song Zhongcheng was accompanied by six or seven elders, all of whom were his close friends. He cupped his hands all around and said, “It’s all thanks to your help this time. There definitely won’t be a shortage of benefits for everyone if my business succeeds.”

One of the elders replied with a laugh, “Brother Zhongcheng is too polite. We’ve known each other for decades. There’s no need to mention such a slight effort on our part.”

Another elder chimed in, “Allow me to congratulate you in advance for welcoming Miss Lil’ Xin into the household. The next clan lord’s position isn’t so certain now!”

The other elders agreed.

Song Zhongcheng stroked his beard and said complacently, “The marriage selection is close at hand, so Zian has to be well-prepared. We’ll have to trouble Elder Hu and Brother Zhongming for everything.”

The two elders in question replied hurriedly, “It’s what we should...