C2211 Benefits and Disadvantages
C2211 Benefits and Disadvantages
Lin Yi asked with a frown.
The so-called recommender was naturally the person recommended by the Wei family. If he, the person recommended by the Wei family, could cure Old Master Qin's illness, then the entire Qin family would certainly be grateful to the Wei family. This would allow the Wei family to have a more stable status.
Furthermore, combined with the promotion plan behind the Cloud Star TCM House, the Wei family could become the fifth major family in one fell swoop...
If Wei Xuanxuan really thought this way, Lin Yi wouldn't be surprised. But it was inevitable that he was a little disappointed, because he did not want the friendship between the two to be linked to interests. After all, they were friends.
Lin Yi also hoped that he didn't think too highly of himself.
"En... I want to ask you for help, but not as someone recommended by the Wei family."
Wei Xuanxuan shook her head, "I have always regarded you as a friend and have never thought of getting any benefits from you. Furthermore, you have helped the Wei family. How could I fall into your hands?"
Lin Yi did not speak when he heard her. Instead, he wanted to see what Wei Xuanxuan wanted to say next. He knew that perhaps the next conversation would be the main point.
"Lin Yi, you should not know about the relationship between the four big families and the eight small families, right?"
Wei Xuanxuan hesitated for a long time before she said softly, "Many people do not know. Even the Yun family and the Cui family, who are considered top families, do not know about it. Actually... the eight small families are basically the vassals of the four big families. "
"What?"
Lin Yi's pupils slightly contracted. This time, he was really shocked.
The eight small families in the provincial capital, although he had never seen the powers of the other seven families. However, it was only the Wei family, which was not considered the top of the eight families. All of them had the strength to crush the Yun family of Nanyang, Cui family of Nanyang, and even the entire Nanyang.
Because of this, Lin Yi had never thought that these eight families would be the vassals of some family or force. However, he had no choice but to believe it when he heard it from Wei Xuanxuan.
"Actually, they can't be considered as complete vassals. How should I put it? The reason why the eight small families could develop so smoothly and have such a stable status was because of this. It's because the Four Great Clans are using their connections to back them up, but at the same time, it's also a manifestation of their own outstanding strength."
Wei Xuanxuan arranged her words and then said, "Actually, it can be described as the death of lips and the death of teeth. However, among them, the four families seem to have an advantage. While we attach ourselves to the four families, most of the time, the Four Great Families also need our help... In short, the complexity of this matter is not something that can be explained in a single sentence. "
If that's the case...
Lin Yi nodded slightly. He finally understood the situation. After thinking for a moment, he asked, "If something happens to the old man of Qin family, will it have any effect on the Wei family and the provincial capital?"
Of course, there would be an impact. However, Lin Yi didn't know how big the impact was, and whether it was worth it for him to take action.
"The reason why the Qin family has such a high position today can be said to be because of Old Master Qin's ability. Furthermore, Old Master Qin's connections basically only recognized Old Master Qin. It's not the Qin family. If something happens to Old Master Qin... "
Wei Xuanxuan took a deep breath and looked up at Lin Yi. She said word by word. "The three major families of the provincial capital besieged the Qin Dynasty. One day, the Wei family and the other one of the eight small families were destroyed. At that time, not to mention attacking the fifth major family, they will not have a good end. It's hard to say whether we can keep half of our existing assets. "
Lin Yi remained silent.
If he wasn't wrong, the eight small families were attached to the four big families. Basically, every two small families were attached to one big family. Under such circumstances, the Wei family and another family were attached to the Qin family.
If something were to happen to Old Master Qin, the tree would fall. At that time, all the properties and resources of the Qin family would be seized by the other major powers. As for the Wei family that was affiliated to the Qin family... they naturally wouldn't be able to escape this fate.
The principle of the dead lips and the cold teeth was simple and direct, but it was also very cruel.
"I know. It would be a little too much to ask you to help. After all, this is not a small matter. Once you get involved, it will be very dangerous. The three big families and some other top wealthy families... They will even... "
Wei Xuanxuan sighed, "But I really have no other choice. Once the Qin family falls... Even if the Wei family wants to escape, we can't. I can promise you. If you are willing to help, from now on, no matter what you plan to do, the Wei family will be your most loyal ally. "
Lin Yi's expression was calm, and he didn't say anything.
He could naturally tell that Wei Xuanxuan was being serious. According to Lin Yi's understanding of Wei Xuanxuan, this girl was usually a proud person. If it wasn't for the fact that she had no other choice, she definitely wouldn't do such a thing.
But...
Lin Yi had experienced countless hardships in the past few years. He naturally knew that once he was involved in this matter, what kind of things and obstacles he would encounter would certainly cause great trouble for his life. There would even be unimaginable disasters.
Although Lin Yi had long become a cultivator and was fundamentally different from ordinary people, it would not be easy for these secular forces to deal with him in secret, no matter how powerful they were.
However, Lin Yi would never underestimate them because of this. He knew very well that for some crazy people... Cutting off their path of wealth was enough to drive them crazy. Although he was a cultivator, he was not a god. He was still unable to do anything.
As for the benefits he obtained from this...
Lin Yi did not think much about it. He had gotten involved. Even if Old Master Qin was cured, what benefits could he get? At most... It was nothing more than the gratitude of Qin family and Wei family. But... How much could this gratitude be worth?
Wei Xuanxuan was speaking very sincerely now, but if Lin Yi really needed it and asked the Wei family to take out half of their property to help, would the Wei family really agree?
If the Qin family was grateful to him because of this, then if Lin Yi wanted the Qin family to take a huge risk and help him, would the Qin family also agree?
Relationships were the most worthless thing in this society. Lin Yi never expected this thing to have any effect. Therefore, what he needed to consider now was whether or not he needed to get involved in this matter.
"Are you so sure that I can cure Old Master Qin?"
Lin Yi narrowed his eyes and suddenly thought of a question. He suddenly asked.