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The room fell into a deathly silence.

Sunlight streamed through the stained glass windows, casting dappled patterns of light and shadow on the floor.

On the table, a few wisps of fragrance from different spices still lingered faintly in the air.

Ux Aurelius was now deeply encased in the enormous mahogany chair.

His hands, covered in age spots, were folded on his knees, his fingers trembling unconsciously, revealing the immense shock he felt inside.

What Xiao Ce is proposing is not a simple business partnership at all.

This is a grand blueprint laid out over the next few decades, or even longer.

The combination of exclusive agency rights and technical training deeply binds the family with Dark Light Technology, which represents the future, ensuring the sustainable explosive growth of wealth.

The commitment to a new order and technological checks and balances directly elevated the Aurelius family from wealthy merchants to one of the potential builders of the future order!

This is a height that pure wealth can never reach.

However, the risks are equally enormous.

The Illuminati had deep roots, especially outside the Roman Empire.

The upheaval in Lingas City indicates the existence of a more dangerous force, one that now rules the Illuminati.

Choosing Xiao Ce means standing completely on the opposite side of this new Illuminati force.

If Xiao Ce fails, the Aurelius family will likely face a complete purge, and everything they have accumulated will likely be wiped out...

Xiao Ce looked at Ux, his brows furrowed, his aged face lost in thought.

Xiao Ce had no intention of disturbing him whatsoever.

After all, Xiao Ce wouldn't believe it if he agreed so readily.

The fact that he's struggling with the decision and thinking about it shows that he's seriously considering this matter...

Meanwhile, Ux was indeed lost in thought.

He recalled the long history of the Aurelius family!

Their ancestors started as merchants from a small, dependent country, and through a series of crucial "timely help" investments and astute alignment with other sides, they gradually climbed to where they are today.

"Providing timely help..."

Ux silently pondered the word in his mind.

Isn't this exactly the time when Xiao Ce needs support the most?

The Roman Empire, a private territory carefully cultivated by the family for many years, was the perfect stage to provide such support.

If he succeeded, the reward would be the most glorious chapter in the family's history; if he failed... he dared not think about the consequences.

However, failure?

Xiao Ce still felt that failure was unlikely.

Moreover, if we're talking about providing timely help...

Even if they went to help the Illuminati, it would at most be considered as adding icing on the cake, as Xiao Ce put it.

After a long silence, Ux exhaled a long, extremely slow breath, and then his eyes suddenly brightened.

"Mr. Xiao Ce, when we do things, we always have to consider the worst-case scenario... I want to know, if we lose, do we have a way out?"

Xiao Ce smiled and then said, "Of course, can't our entire East Asia accommodate just one family like the Aurelius? Besides, even if you have nothing left, I can still get you into our East Asian Golden Society..."

"Including you core members, you should make some arrangements in advance. I will arrange for someone to make proper arrangements..."

Upon hearing Xiao Ce's words, he raised his head, and a rare, almost fanatical determination surged in his gray-blue eyes.

“Mr. Xiao Ce!” Ux’s voice became unusually loud!

At that moment, he said firmly, "The future you described is breathtaking. The core tenet of the Aurelius family is to seize truly valuable investment opportunities."

He gripped the armrest of the chair and slowly, but with extraordinary determination, stood up.

“Your sincerity, our Aurelius family!” Ux’s voice paused, as if making a final confirmation, then suddenly rose a notch!

"I accept it all!"

As he spoke, Ux called out towards the outside, "Butler!"

Soon the old butler came in.

"Go and call Sepp and Mr. Xiao Yang in," Ux said, his grey-blue eyes gleaming.

As she spoke, she looked at Xiao Ce, as if asking if it was alright.

Xiao Ce naturally nodded, then said, "Of course..."

The old butler nodded and hurried over.

A short while later, Saipu and Xiao Yang walked in respectfully.

Xiao Yang still bowed to Ux.

Ux returned the greeting respectfully, which surprised Xiao Yang.

After all, Ux held a relatively high position in the Roman Empire...

Xiao Yang knew very well that this was all thanks to his older brother...

His older brother is indeed someone who can't go wrong anywhere.

After seeing Sepp enter, Ux began to speak to Xiao Ce.

"From this moment on!"

He bowed slightly to Xiao Ce, Yin Pan'er, and even Xiao Yang!

"Within the Roman Empire, all the resources, wealth, information, and network of the Aurelius family will be given priority to Mr. Xiao Yang and you!"

The remnants of the Illuminati will be swept away like old stock being cleared out of a warehouse.

The Roman Empire will become your solid 'first cornerstone'!

Xiao Yang listened with an expression that said, "I knew it."

Sepp wasn't surprised; after all, since his father had decided to meet him, it was probably a done deal...

Xiao Ce smiled and nodded, then said to Ux, "Mr. Ux, your decision is enough to make your Aurelius family remember you for the decision that changed the fate of your family."

Ux nodded intently, then said to Sepp, "Go tell your brother Cassievis! Use the family's secret mail system to send him an encrypted message that only he can decipher, no matter where he is in Lingas City! 'The cornerstone has been chosen, Ce and Yin are allies.' Tell him to assess the situation immediately and prepare in secret."

As he spoke, Sepp nodded and said, "Alright, Father, I'll go right away..."

Seeing this, Ux said to Sepp, "Don't leave yet. Regarding the future, if Mr. Xiao Ce is here, then listen to Mr. Xiao Yang. Our entire Aurelius family supports their actions..."

Sepp nodded.

As Ux spoke, he looked at Xiao Ce.

Seeing Ux's expression, Xiao Ce asked directly, "Mr. Ux, what is it you need? You can tell us directly. As long as it's within our power, we will definitely do it..."

"If you cooperate with us, we will naturally give you our full support!"

Ux smiled and then said, "I'd like to arrange for some people to come with me to your East Asia. Is that alright?"

Xiao Ce smiled broadly after hearing what Ux said, for no other reason than that.

This old bastard still values ​​his life.

Xiao Ce was well aware that Ux said this largely because he wanted to go to East Asia and Xiao Kingdom in advance to see the development of East Asia.

Therefore, upon hearing Ux's suggestion, Xiao Ce quickly agreed with a smile.

"Mr. Ux, no problem. As long as you're willing to go, I'll arrange it for you without hesitation... I can invite you to tour the whole of East Asia. Afterwards, whichever place you like best in East Asia, you can simply stay there..."

"However...at your age...is it possible for you to undertake such a journey? After all, it's quite a bumpy road..."

Xiao Ce spoke very directly, and the people next to him agreed without saying a word after hearing what Ux said.

He also expressed his doubts.

Just then, Ux said to Xiao Ce, "Mr. Xiao Ce, no problem... absolutely no problem at all... Don't let my age fool you, I'm perfectly fine... My body is more than capable of handling these kinds of things..."

After hearing Ux's words, Xiao Ce nodded: "That's no problem, I can arrange it for you right away..."

As he spoke, Xiao Ce looked at Xiao Yang to the side.

Before Xiao Ce could even speak, Xiao Yang immediately introduced, "Big brother, I'll go arrange it right away..."

Ux said to Xiao Ce, "Mr. Xiao Ce, Mr. Xiao Yang, we don't need to travel all over East Asia. I know you are both very busy right now. Why don't you just take us to Xiao Country?"

Xiao Ce nodded again without saying a word, then said to Ux, "Okay, no problem, Mr. Ux, go wherever you want... I'll fully support you..."