He had already been thinking about having Chen Kaishan and his people establish a branch in the County Town.
Given enough time, it would create a dedicated commercial hub.
Of course, there were downsides. The County Town would become less stable, and factions like his family would have to face a greater variety of stronger people and powers. At the same time, the chances of Cheng Family Village being discovered would increase significantly.
By then, however, the Soul Gathering Stele would have replaced the Geomagnetic Stone as the primary tool for the village's Defense.
As long as Cheng Family Village remained secure, the rest was trivial. And as long as he continued to strengthen his family members, he would have the confidence to face any problem.
But he also knew that Chen Kaishan couldn't make the decision alone. He would have to offer terms that would tempt the Commerce Association.
