Chapter 319

At this moment, he was standing in the center of the courtyard, warmly welcoming every guest.

“Everyone is welcome to attend the celebration banquet of my Harik family. It is Norton’s honor to be able to gather with you all today.”

Norton’s voice was loud and magnetic, echoing in the courtyard.

The guests came forward one after another to congratulate Norton.

“Master Norton, congratulations to the Harrick family for achieving such a brilliant success in this business competition. I hope you will take care of us in the future.”

A representative of a noble family said with a big smile on his face.

Norton smiled in response.

“We are all in Sun Moon City together, so we should support each other and develop together.”

His words were full of humility and magnanimity, which made the guests present feel comfortable.

In a corner of the banquet, several representatives of failed families gathered together, with a trace of loneliness and helplessness on their faces.

“Alas, we have lost completely this time. The Harik family is now in its heyday. I am afraid it will be difficult for us to compete with them.”

One representative sighed.

“Yes, but the head of the Norton family did not kill us all. He left us some room. Otherwise, we would have been seriously injured…”

The other representative frowned slightly, with a complicated look in his eyes.

At this moment, Norton seemed to notice their abnormality and slowly walked over.

“Everyone, today is a happy day for my Harik family. You may as well put aside your worries and enjoy this wonderful time.”

Norton’s tone was gentle and kind, making people feel like spring breeze.

Several noble families looked at each other with helplessness in their eyes, even though they knew that Patriarch Norton was being nice to them because he was afraid of their background and didn’t want to break up with them.

But as a loser, they can still be treated with such an attitude by the head of the Norton family. It has to be said that they feel somewhat happy.

Without embarrassing the head of the Norton family, he stood up and responded.

Norton also said with a smile.

“Let the past be the past. You are all well-known figures in Sun Moon City with profound backgrounds. My Harik family can be what it is today, and it is inseparable from your daily ‘care’. In the future, I hope that you can continue to help each other in Sun Moon City.”

Norton’s words immediately dispelled the gloom in the hearts of several representatives of the noble families.

They secretly felt that it was no coincidence that Norton could lead the Harrick family to where it is today, and he really had something.

The banquet continued, cheerful music sounded, and dancers dressed in gorgeous costumes danced gracefully in the courtyard.

Their dancing was light and graceful, like butterflies flying among the flowers, adding a touch of bright color to the banquet.

The guests enjoyed the delicious food and the performances, with laughter and joy echoing throughout the mansion.

However, behind this joyful atmosphere, Norton had a deeper plan in mind.

He knew very well that although these families had lost in this competition, they had deep roots and should not be underestimated.

If they are suppressed blindly, it will only provoke their resistance, which will be detrimental to the long-term development of the Harik family.

Only by maintaining good relations with them can we create a relatively stable environment in Sun Moon City.

On the other side of the banquet, Ruger was talking with a group of core members of the Harik family.

“We were able to win this time thanks to everyone’s efforts. However, we can’t let our guard down. Although the other families have failed temporarily, there is no guarantee that they won’t make a comeback.”

There was a hint of vigilance in Luger’s eyes.

One member nodded.

“Lord Luger is right. We must strengthen our family’s strength. We must not slack off in either the research and development of soul guides or the training of soul masters.”

Norton heard their conversation and came over.

“Everyone is right. We cannot be satisfied with the victory in front of us. This competition has made us understand that in this Sun Moon Continent, only by constantly strengthening ourselves can we remain invincible.”

Norton’s words stirred up a surge of passion in the hearts of the family members present, and they all expressed their willingness to contribute to the development of the family.

Norton looked at these tribesmen who were full of fighting spirit, and his heart was filled with gratification.

The banquet lasted until late at night, and the guests left one after another. Norton stood at the door of the mansion and saw off the guests one by one.

When the last guest left, Norton looked at the empty street, his mind full of thoughts.

“Master, today’s banquet was a great success. Our Harik family is now invincible in Sun Moon City.”

A man who looked like a butler walked up to Norton and said respectfully.

Norton shook his head slightly.

“Don’t be careless, this is just the beginning. Those noble families are not that simple.”

After returning to the mansion, Norton went to the study alone. The study was filled with various books and precious soul guide research materials. On the wall hung maps marking various mines and commercial bases in the Sun and Moon Continent. Norton sat at the desk and fell into deep thought.

He knew that although the Harik family had achieved great success in business, it was still far from enough to truly replace those top families in Sun Moon City.

“Someone come here.” Norton called softly.

A young soul master immediately walked into the study and knelt on one knee.

“Master, what are your orders?”

“Go visit Biji and tell her that I still need a lot of mineral resources, as well as that hidden weapon technology, and I also need the help of some Titled Douluo masters!”

Norton’s eyes revealed firm determination.

“Yes, Master, I’ll do it right away.”

After receiving the order, the young soul master quickly left the study.

Norton leaned back in his chair and closed his eyes.

Today, it seems that the Norton family is in great glory and is a new great family in Sun Moon City.

But in reality, it is full of crises.

Not to mention those heads of noble families who were smiling on the surface at the banquet. Once the Harik family showed the slightest sign of fatigue, they would tear off their smiles and rush up to bite off a piece of the Harik family’s meat.

Take Brigitte and the forces behind her, for example. Although the two sides are cooperating, it makes the head of the Norton family feel uncomfortable.

He knew in his heart that what the other party wanted was definitely not just what appeared on the surface.

There may well be a bigger plot.

But now the two sides are too deeply entangled, and Norton can no longer turn back. He can only follow Brigitte and the forces behind her and go all the way to the end.

He could only hope that in the eyes of the other party, the Harik family was not a chess piece that could be discarded at will. While the head of the Norton family was worried, in another part of Sun Moon City, those failed families were discussing in secret.

“Although we lost to the Harik family this time, we can’t just let it go. Although they are temporarily strong, they definitely have weaknesses.

An elder from an aristocratic family said with a frown.

“But this time the Harik family didn’t kill us all. They even showed an attitude of reconciliation. If they do it again, it will break the rules.”

Another member looked helpless.

“No matter what, we can’t just sit there and wait for death. We should first secretly accumulate strength and wait for the right opportunity. One day, we will make the Harik family pay the price for what they have done.”

There was a gleam of unwillingness in the eyes of the family elder.

However, the Harik family was not completely unaware of their plans.

Norton had already arranged spies to closely monitor the actions of other families.

As smart as he is, he doesn’t believe that a reconciliation will really make these guys give up targeting the Harik family.

In the following days, the Harrick family developed in an orderly manner according to Norton’s plan.

With its resounding reputation and generous treatment, the Harik family welcomed batch after batch of outstanding soul guide researchers.

The Harik family’s soul guide research and development team has also made continuous breakthroughs. Now, even without the Douluo Continent’s hidden weapon technology provided by Chen Yao, the head of the Harik family can confidently say that their soul guides are definitely not inferior to those of the old families in Sun Moon City.

Although other families maintained peace with the Harik family on the surface, they were secretly accumulating strength.

Under the prosperous appearance of Sun Moon City, the atmosphere in the Harik family’s mansion was particularly solemn. The core members of the family gathered together to discuss the cooperation with Brigitte again.

Norton sat in the main seat, his eyes showing determination and expectation, but also mixed with a little imperceptible worry. This cooperation with Brigitte is crucial to the future of the Harrick family, but he knows that the risks behind it should not be underestimated.

“This time we are seeking more mineral resources and assistance from Title Douluo masters from Biji. This is a key step for our family to reach a higher peak. But we must be clear that cooperating with her is like walking on a tightrope. If we are not careful, we will be crushed to pieces.”

Norton’s voice was deep and powerful, echoing in the empty hall.

A family elder frowned slightly and said worriedly.

“Master, the power behind Brigitte is unfathomable. Can we really control the situation in this cooperation?”

Norton nodded slightly and looked at everyone with a firm gaze.

“We have no choice. Although we seem to be doing very well in Sun Moon City, those old families will never give up. We must rely on external forces to quickly strengthen ourselves so that we can remain invincible in this complex situation.”

Everyone fell into a brief silence. They knew that what Norton said was true. In this world where the strong prey on the weak, only by becoming stronger can one control one’s own destiny.

In the end, Norton chose the most capable messenger in the family, Yarlin, to meet Brigitte.

Yaerlin is a young and promising soul master. He is not only extremely powerful, but also thoughtful and sociable.

This time, shouldering the heavy responsibility of the family, he was fully aware of the difficulty of his mission.

Arlin, dressed in gorgeous clothes and carrying the sincerity and gifts of the Harik family, came to Brigitte’s residence.

This is a quiet manor, surrounded by green trees and filled with the fragrance of flowers, which forms a sharp contrast with the bustling and noisy Sun and Moon City outside.

Yaerlin took a deep breath, calmed his nervous mood, and then walked steadily into the manor.

In the hall of the manor, Brigitte had been waiting for a long time.

She was wearing a light blue dress, like a blooming green lotus, elegant and noble. There was a mysterious light in her eyes, making it hard to understand.

“Lady Biji, long time no see.”

Arlin bowed respectfully.

Brigitte smiled slightly, her voice as clear as a silver bell.

“Yarlin, long time no see. Are you here today to discuss something important on behalf of the Harik family?”

Yarlin nodded and said solemnly.

“Lady Biji, I came here this time on behalf of the head of the family to seek more help from you. Our family is now at a critical stage of development and is in urgent need of a large amount of mineral resources and the help of several Titled Douluo masters.”

When Brigitte heard this, a barely perceptible light flashed in her eyes. She gently played with the teacup in her hand and spoke after a moment of silence.

“I have been watching the development of the Harik family. I also fully recognize your potential. However, this cooperation must be sincere.”

Yaerlin’s heart tightened, but his face remained calm.

“Don’t worry, Lady Brigitte. Our Harik family will not let you down. As long as you are willing to help us, we will definitely give you generous rewards.”

Brigitte smiled softly, put down the teacup and said.

“In that case, I won’t beat around the bush. I can provide mineral resources, but it’s not so easy to get assistance from Title Douluo. Their time and energy are very valuable and require a huge price.”

Yaerlin secretly groaned in his heart, but he knew that he could not retreat at this moment. He gritted his teeth and said.

“Lady Brigitte, please set your conditions. As long as our Harik family can do it, we will definitely not refuse.”

Brigitte nodded with satisfaction and said.

“Very good. I admire your courage and determination. Let me first provide you with a batch of high-quality mineral resources. As for the assistance of the Titled Douluo, I will consider it. But before that, I need your Harik family to do something for me.”

Yaerlin’s heart trembled. He knew that this was the real test. He asked carefully.

“Please tell me, Lady Brigitte. As long as it is within our ability, we will do our best.”

Brigitte’s eyes became deep and she spoke slowly.

“I have a few people here, and I need you to assign them some positions in Sun Moon City…”

Upon hearing this, Yaerlin secretly breathed a sigh of relief. He thought Brigitte would put forward some harsh conditions, but he didn’t expect that she would just arrange some people to take the back door.

Although this is not an easy task, the position and power that Brigitte demands are certainly not small, but compared to the assistance of a Titled Douluo, this is obviously an acceptable condition.

“Don’t worry, Lady Brigitte. Our Harik family will do our best.” Yarlin said firmly.

Brigitte smiled with satisfaction and said.

“Okay, I believe in your abilities. Go and arrange your positions first. The Titled Douluo will arrive with those people when the time comes.

As for the mineral resources, I will arrange for someone to send them to your family as soon as possible.”

Yarlin was overjoyed and bowed again quickly.

“Thank you, Lady Brigitte. Our Harik family will not let you down.”

After leaving Brigitte’s residence, Yarlin rushed back to the Harrick family and reported the meeting with Brigitte to Norton in detail.

After listening to this, Norton fell into deep thought.

(End of this chapter)