CHAPTER 40: CHAPTER 40: INVESTING IN WHITE CLOTHES PAVILION

For Lu Xiao, there wasn’t much difference between thirty billion and a hundred billion, since it wasn’t his money anyway.

It was all given by his master, so spending it didn’t hurt.

Besides, this money wasn’t being spent blindly, it was to take control of Qin Real Estate and Qin Department Store.

If handled well, this hundred billion would grow even more.

"Lu Xiao, you only gave thirty billion, where did you get a hundred billion!" Qin Kai couldn’t hold back and shouted.

You better not treat thirty billion as a hundred billion. The sheer difference of seventy billion is so huge that even selling me and my dad wouldn’t fetch that much money.

"I’ve already transferred it to you," Lu Xiao said, shaking his phone.

As soon as he finished speaking, Qin Kai received a bank balance update alert.

Looking at that terrifying twelve-digit number, Qin Kai couldn’t help but swallow.

He really wanted to keep it for himself.

A whole hundred billion; with this money, who needs Qin Family.

Of course, reason told him that it was definitely not okay.

Lu Xiao was not only incredibly powerful in combat, but his identity was also fearsome.

Looking at the Pavilion Master of White Clothes Pavilion, he was basically nodding and bowing at every word from Lu Xiao.

If I took this money, I wouldn’t live to spend it.

So, better to honestly be Lu Xiao’s employee, at least that way I could save my life.

Look at Xu Tian, he’s in a bad situation.

Though Lu Xiao didn’t kill him, it’s clear he intends to keep him confined, probably deprived of enjoying the colorful world of the city ever again.

"Mr. Lu, are you... this wealthy?"

"Would you consider investing in White Clothes Pavilion?"

"I can assure you, it would be more than worth it," Jiang Lan suddenly spoke up.

She too hadn’t imagined that Lu Xiao’s assets were so terrifying, easily throwing around hundreds of billions.

And the key was, he just transferred it to Qin Kai via phone, no transaction limit whatsoever; Lu Xiao’s banking funds must be categorized at an incredibly high level.

Of course, Jiang Lan had other thoughts as well.

As long as Lu Xiao was willing to invest any amount, that would mean an affiliation with White Clothes Pavilion.

Having Lu Xiao as a backer, they could rely on this mighty figure for any significant troubles in the future.

Lu Xiao glanced at Jiang Lan; her calculation was very clear.

"What’s in it for me?" Lu Xiao asked.

If Jiang Lan said it’d be profitable, that wouldn’t matter— he wasn’t in need of money.

"You would have all the rights to White Clothes Pavilion, all information would be open to you at no cost."

"Wherever you need manpower, we will do our utmost."

Lu Xiao was surprised; Jiang Lan’s offer was no longer a question of being enticing.

Free access to all information, free use of all personnel, these rights were almost on par with hers as Pavilion Master.

"I have two suggestions; listen and see what you think," Lu Xiao said after thinking for a few seconds.

"Go ahead."

"First, I won’t invest the money, but I can help White Clothes Pavilion cross a tough hurdle once in the future."

"Second, I will invest, without a ceiling on the amount. But White Clothes Pavilion must be restructured, cutting off the assassination business, specializing in information and consultancy, stepping away from the murky edges."

Lu Xiao made it clear; if White Clothes Pavilion insisted on skirting the edge of legality, that was probably as far as their relationship would go.

In foreign countries, such organizations might grow larger, like Black Lotus, like Abyss.

But this is Hua Country; it’s unsustainable and bound to fail eventually.

However, if White Clothes Pavilion were reorganized and moved towards legitimacy, that was worth trying out.

Jiang Lan stared blankly at Lu Xiao, her mind fixated on Lu Xiao’s second suggestion.

No one wants to live a life forever hiding in the shadows, and she was no exception.

"Cutting off the assassination business will meet with strong resistance; I’m not sure if it can be successful."

"What kind of resistance specifically?" Lu Xiao was somewhat puzzled by Jiang Lan’s words.

If cutting off the assassination business leads to financial issues for White Clothes Pavilion, I can provide the needed money; if severing contracts with professional assassins leads to retaliation, there’s Hu Sheng.

Although I don’t think much of Hu Sheng’s capabilities, he is more than enough for those assassins from the White Clothes Pavilion.

So, what are you afraid of?

"The Elder Council."

"When White Clothes Pavilion was established, we lacked funds, so we drew in various powers to form the Elder Council."

"Every year, the Elder Council extracts forty percent of White Clothes Pavilion’s profits."

"Cutting off the assassination business will cause a steep drop in profits; the Elder Council will definitely intervene," Jiang Lan sighed heavily.

In fact, she had tried to lead White Clothes Pavilion on a legitimate path before, but it was always overruled by the Elder Council.

Lu Xiao raised an eyebrow, so that was it.

"If you agree, just go ahead and reorganize."

"If they intervene, I’ll handle it."

"Won’t you ask which powers constitute the Elder Council?" Jiang Lan glanced at Lu Xiao.

"It’s not important," Lu Xiao waved his hand, his expression indifferent yet exuding an overwhelming sense of authority.

Jiang Lan’s heart raced; she knew, whatever choice she made next would lead her, would lead White Clothes Pavilion, towards a completely different path.

Lu Xiao didn’t rush Jiang Lan; he respected whatever choice she made.

Of course, if he had to say, he hoped Jiang Lan would choose the second option.

Minutes later, Jiang Lan stood up, then turned to Lu Xiao and very formally extended her hand.

"Mr. Lu, from now on, I ask for your continued support."

A radiant smile appeared on Lu Xiao’s face.

Although White Clothes Pavilion hadn’t been established for long and couldn’t compare to those foreign super intelligence agencies, all this could gradually develop.

What Lu Xiao cared about was that White Clothes Pavilion could be utilized by him in the future, becoming a supportive force.

His background probably wasn’t simple.

So, before that, he had to make some preparations, to proactively accumulate some power.