Ye Tian was startled, "Over a hundred billion a year? Where does all this money come from?"
Huang Yanran replied, "The bosses who maintain underground order in various places. If they want peace, they have to pay a sum of money. This sum is generally three to four tenths of their annual profits."
Ye Tian asked, "Does this money also go to the Long family?"
Huang Yanran stated, "Of course. The Long family takes at least sixty percent. Even so, the Tu family's annual income is still forty to fifty billion. And this is just one aspect. The Tu family is also responsible for two other businesses, with total annual revenues ranging from seventy to eighty billion."
Ye Tian narrowed his eyes, "So, the Tu family is very wealthy."
Huang Yanran added, "Not just wealthy, but also powerful."
Ye Tian inquired, "If the Tu family falls, will your Huang family take over their businesses?"
Huang Yanran confirmed, "Naturally. Besides my Huang family, there is no other choice. The Long family will definitely hand the businesses over to the Huang family."
Ye Tian nodded, "What are your conditions?"
Huang Yanran smiled, "Actually, the Tu family's businesses are both easy and difficult to manage. Some people in certain areas become arrogant after making money and find some experts. We can handle ordinary experts, but there are a few stubborn individuals who are very difficult to deal with. At such times, we would need a master like you to suppress them."
Ye Tian asked, "Is that all?"
Huang Yanran continued, "Furthermore, I hope you can act as the guardian of the Huang family."
Ye Tian chuckled, "Your demands are a bit excessive."
"Twenty percent of the profits," Huang Yanran added.
Ye Tian raised an eyebrow, "The twenty percent you mentioned, is that the Huang family's profit?"
Huang Yanran clarified, "That's right, it's net profit. After taking over the Tu family's businesses, my Huang family will earn far more than the Tu family. Twenty percent of the profits means starting from twenty billion."
Ye Tian looked at her, "Why choose me? With your Huang family's strength, it shouldn't be difficult to find an expert like me."
Huang Yanran replied calmly, "It naturally has to do with your character. Although we haven't spent much time together, I know you are a man of integrity. People like you wouldn't betray their partners."
Ye Tian said lightly, "We can discuss these matters later."
As they were talking, Ye Tian's phone rang. Upon answering, a cold voice asked, "Are you Ye Tian?"
Ye Tian replied calmly, "I am."
The person on the other end said, "Do you know you have offended someone?"
Ye Tian asked, "Who have I offended?"
"Don't play dumb!" the voice said coldly. "You have two choices now. First, continue to oppose us, and soon you and your family will be finished! Second, work for the Young Master from now on, and the Young Master will overlook your past mistakes."
Ye Tian narrowed his eyes, "Do you know that everyone who has threatened my family has already died?"
The person chuckled strangely, "No need to be arrogant! You'll know fear when you understand our power."
Ye Tian responded, "Is that so? The Young Master you speak of must be the Third Young Master Tu, right? Tell Third Young Master Tu that I will visit him tonight!"
The other party was silent for a few seconds, "You dare to challenge the King Venerable tomorrow, Tu San Gongzi? It seems you are tired of living!"
Ye Tian said coldly, "Those words should be said by me to you. Wash your necks and wait for me!"
The man angrily retorted, "Very well! Then you can wait to bear the wrath of the Tu family!"
After speaking, the person hung up the phone.
Huang Yanran frowned, "The Tu family threatened your family?"
Ye Tian chuckled, "They dare to be so arrogant even after knowing I defeated the King Venerable. It seems this Third Young Master Tu must have some trump card."
Huang Yanran stated, "The Tu family has their reasons for acting this way. Just a year ago, the Tu family successfully hunted down a half-step Human Immortal."
Ye Tian said calmly, "From now on, this is between me and the Tu family. You should go back first and come to see me again at this time tomorrow."
Huang Yanran nodded, "You must be careful. Contact me anytime if you need anything."
After seeing Huang Yanran off, Ye Tian continued to cultivate the True Force chapter. His True Force had reached the Profound realm, and his next step was to break through to the Divine realm.
The Divine realm True Force was an extremely difficult level to reach. However, with Ye Tian absorbing the essence of the sun and moon daily, and with the aid of the inner core, he faintly felt that it was time to break through this barrier.