Yunxiao laughed. “No, thanks for asking, Elder Yin! If I need any help, I’ll come to you. Just don’t reject me when the time comes.”
“No, I won’t!” Yin Zhaoyang quickly waved his hand and shook his head. He thought for a moment, then took out a gold card from his ring and handed it to Yunxiao. “Young Master Yun, this is the Honored Guest Gold Card of the Commerce Alliance. With it, you can purchase goods at a thirty percent discount from any members of the alliance. In fact, you should use a higher-level card, but as the Guardian Elder of a small branch, I can only issue gold cards.”
Yunxiao’s eyes lit up, and he took the card with a smile and put it away. “This is a good thing, thank you.”
Yin Zhaoyang felt happy when he saw the other putting it away. ‘I finally did him a small favor. There are few people on the Heavenly Martial Continent that Third Elder takes so seriously. Although this lad is young now, he will certainly be a figure soaring in the clouds in the future. It is only right for me to curry favor with him now, because when he becomes a dragon, he won’t even look me in the eye.’
Suddenly, Yunxiao thought of something. “Does Myriad Treasures Store have Pure Sacred Crystal and Dark Sulfur Mist?”
Yin Zhaoyang smiled and said, “Anything that exists in the world, Myriad Treasures Store has it. Even if the Firecrow branch is temporarily out of stock, we can transfer them from other branches. I’m only responsible for the security work, so I’m not very clear about the inventory of goods. I’ll get someone to find out now.”
He was about to ask his men to find out when Ding Ling’er strode over and said, “Young Master Yun, both Pure Sacred Crystal and Dark Sulfur Mist are available in my company. I’ll have them sent to you now.”
Yin Zhaoyang’s face flickered. He gave her an angry look, furious that she had robbed him of his chance to curry favor with Yunxiao. “Young Master Yun, at Myriad Treasures Store, the quality of the same item is always better than that of any other company! I will order my men to look for them now!” he said hurriedly.
Ding Ling’er quickly said, “I’ve just informed my people, and they are on their way here with the things now!”
“You!”
Yin Zhaoyang flushed with anger. He was trying every means to make friends with this promising lad, but Ding Ling’er just would not stop interfering with him. It made his nostrils flare. If it were not for the fact that Yunxiao was still here, he might have grabbed her and thrown her away.
“Well, I appreciate Elder Yin’s effort, but I will take Miss Ling’er’s.” Of course, Yunxiao knew Yin Zhaoyang’s intention, so he just gave him an apologetic smile.
Ding Ling’er’s face beamed with joy, but she was smiling wryly on the inside. She came to Yunxiao because she wanted him to help her with something. She thought that with Tianyuan Trading Company’s reputation and strength, it would be easy to cow him, and the key lay in whether he was worth her effort.
But now, it seemed that it was not the case at all, because even the Guardian Elder of Myriad Treasure Store had to flatter him. She suddenly lost her confidence, and did not know what to do. Fortunately, she hit the right note and won Yunxiao’s favor for the time being.
Li Chunyang and the others stood by silently, not knowing what to say anymore. They had mobilized the whole state and even searched the whole Tianshui several times, but they could not find what Yunxiao wanted. And now, there were two famous trading companies fighting each other to bring him the things, and even showing displeasure after being rejected by him. All they wanted to know now was what Yunxiao had told Yin Zhaoyang. They were ready to interrogate him as soon as they got back.
“Oh, right!” Yin Zhaoyang suddenly took out a small golden jade medallion and handed it to Yunxiao. “Young Master Yun, this is an Honored Medallion for the auction to be held the day after tomorrow. Please come and join us! The list of items to be auctioned is still being added, and I will have it sent to you as soon as it is finalized.”
After saying that, he gave Ding Ling’er a hard look and then smiled triumphantly. The look on his face simply said: ‘You can’t possibly have this, can you?’
Yunxiao felt a bit uncomfortable. He did not expect that his brief contact with Yuwen Bo would cause such a big reaction. After thanking them, he was no longer in the mood to shop further, so he left with the others.
Ding Ling’er and Yu Rong followed him at a distance, which made him laugh in his heart. He turned and waved at them, then took them both back to his residence.
Li Chunyang and the others wanted to interrogate Yunxiao, but the presence of outsiders made them give up the idea. Dejected, they all went back to their own rooms to meditate. Meanwhile, Yunxiao brought Ding Ling’er and Yu Rong to the meeting hall. “Just say what you have to say. I am very busy.”
Ding Ling’er summoned up her courage and said nervously, “Tianyuan Trading Company is facing a crisis and we need your help. I promise the remuneration will be satisfactory!”
In the beginning, she had come with a lofty attitude, wanting to see if Yunxiao was worth her effort. But now, she only had a pleading look on her face, and she was nervous, fearing that he would refuse her. She also did not dare to say too much about the remuneration, because as long as Yunxiao agreed to help, she would pay anything that he wanted!
Yunxiao looked up and thought for a moment. “Is this year the time for the two tournaments of the Commerce Alliance?”
Ding Ling’er’s eyes flashed with surprise, then she smiled wryly and said, “Young Master Yun, you are really someone special! I can’t believe you know about the two tournaments, even though you live in such a remote place like Tianshui. In that case, you should also know about the crisis my company is facing now.”
Yunxiao leaned his forehead against his index finger and thought for a moment, and then said, “How can I help you when I am not from Tianyuan Trading Company?”
“It’s only a small problem. When the time comes, I’ll give you an identity. We still have about half a year, and this year’s venue is in the city of Songyueyang.”
“Songyueyang?” Yunxiao arched an eyebrow and said, “Fine, I will help you. But, you have to pay me in advance. I can’t wait for half a year.”
“Pay you in advance?” Yu Rong complained, “How do we know if you will honor your words? Or, will you still be alive when the time comes?”
Yunxiao laughed. “Mister Yu, you must be thinking that I will soon die because I’ve offended Xingyang Family and Cheng Family, right?” His face suddenly blackened as he waved a hand and said coldly, “You can leave now!”
Ding Ling’er gave Yu Rong a reproachful glare, then quickly smiled at Yunxiao and said, “Young Master Yun, don’t listen to Sir Yu’s nonsense. Even Myriad Treasures Store has to act in accordance with your will, so I don’t think Xingyang Family and Cheng Family can cause you any harm. However, I wonder what the remuneration you want is…”
Yunxiao thought for a moment and said, “I want fifty hoverchariots!”
“What!” Yu Rong almost bit his tongue. In a fit of rage, he jumped up and said, “Do you think hoverchariots are made of wood? Fifty hoverchariots! Even the lowest-class hoverchariot is a fourth-tier alchemy product. Do you know how much fifty hoverchariots would cost?”
Yunxiao looked at him coldly. “Do I need you to tell me how much they cost? If you can’t afford it, get the hell out of here! Remember, it is you who asked me to help you, not the other way! I don’t like the way you talk, so my remuneration has increased now. You must pay me at least one hundred hoverchariots, or you can leave now!”
“Come back to me when you’ve made up your mind! I’m very busy!” With his face cold, Yunxiao stood up and turned to leave.
“You!” Yu Rong flew into a rage. He was a mighty Martial King, and yet Yunxiao did not show him even a little bit of respect. He could not suffer such humiliation anymore. His aura exploded out, and he was about to strike when an even stronger killing intent suddenly blocked his aura, then poured over and targeted him.
‘A peak eight-stars Martial King!’ Yu Rong was shocked. Only then did he remember that there was indeed such an expert among Yunxiao’s followers, and he froze in place with an embarrassed look on his face.
Looking at the departing Yunxiao, Ding Ling’er gritted her teeth as she rushed over and said, “Young Master Yun, if you can guarantee that you will win in the two tournaments, I’ll give you fifty hoverchariots!”
Yunxiao stopped, then turned his head and said coldly, “You know why I want hoverchariots, but without them, I still have other ways. I can promise to get the first place for you in both tournaments and make Tianyuan Trading Company a permanent member of the Commerce Alliance, but I want one hundred hoverchariots now, and not fifty!”
Shocked, Ding Ling’er’s eyes grew wide in an instant, and she cried out, “First place in both tournaments? Are you serious? Do you have the confidence!”
Yunxiao snorted coldly and said in a disdainful voice, “In six months, my martial arts will at least step into the Four Quadrants Realm, and my alchemy will at least reach the peak of the fourth-tier. In the whole Commerce Alliance, will there be seven young guys who can surpass me?”
The so-called two tournaments referred to the martial arts and alchemy tournaments. They were used to examine the potential of the members of the Commerce Alliance, and the result would determine the distribution of power. It was the rule laid down from the very beginning of the alliance’s establishment. Every time after the two tournaments, at least one or two permanent members would be replaced, along with even more ordinary members.
Originally, the Commerce Alliance was only focused on doing business. But in the recent years, with its continuous growth, it had become one of the superpowers on the continent. Therefore, it also began to develop toward the direction of power, and the assessment of its members also changed into martial arts and alchemy. All participants of the two tournaments must be members of the trading companies they represented, and not over thirty years old, so they could better portray the potential of the companies.
In recent years, Tianyuan Trading Company’s strength had been ranked in the bottom three of the twenty ordinary members, becoming one of the targets that other rising companies wanted to pull down. So, Ding Ling’er’s father, Ding Shan, the president of the company, was trying every means to attract young talents everywhere.
Ding Ling’er said in shock, “If you really can reach this level within six months, then we indeed have a good chance of becoming a permanent member! But Young Master Yun, how can you guarantee that?”
Yunxiao smiled. “If I can’t make you become one of the permanent members, I will pay you back ten times the remuneration I ask today in the future!” With his potential, when he became a Martial Lord, he could at least compete with a Martial King. As for his alchemy, few young people under the age of thirty could surpass him.
Yunxiao laughed. “No, thanks for asking, Elder Yin! If I need any help, I’ll come to you. Just don’t reject me when the time comes.”
“No, I won’t!” Yin Zhaoyang quickly waved his hand and shook his head. He thought for a moment, then took out a gold card from his ring and handed it to Yunxiao. “Young Master Yun, this is the Honored Guest Gold Card of the Commerce Alliance. With it, you can purchase goods at a thirty percent discount from any members of the alliance. In fact, you should use a higher-level card, but as the Guardian Elder of a small branch, I can only issue gold cards.”
Yunxiao’s eyes lit up, and he took the card with a smile and put it away. “This is a good thing, thank you.”
Yin Zhaoyang felt happy when he saw the other putting it away. ‘I finally did him a small favor. There are few people on the Heavenly Martial Continent that Third Elder takes so seriously. Although this lad is young now, he will certainly be a figure soaring in the clouds in the future. It is only right for me to curry favor with him now, because when he becomes a dragon, he won’t even look me in the eye.’
Suddenly, Yunxiao thought of something. “Does Myriad Treasures Store have Pure Sacred Crystal and Dark Sulfur Mist?”
Yin Zhaoyang smiled and said, “Anything that exists in the world, Myriad Treasures Store has it. Even if the Firecrow branch is temporarily out of stock, we can transfer them from other branches. I’m only responsible for the security work, so I’m not very clear about the inventory of goods. I’ll get someone to find out now.”
He was about to ask his men to find out when Ding Ling’er strode over and said, “Young Master Yun, both Pure Sacred Crystal and Dark Sulfur Mist are available in my company. I’ll have them sent to you now.”
Yin Zhaoyang’s face flickered. He gave her an angry look, furious that she had robbed him of his chance to curry favor with Yunxiao. “Young Master Yun, at Myriad Treasures Store, the quality of the same item is always better than that of any other company! I will order my men to look for them now!” he said hurriedly.
Ding Ling’er quickly said, “I’ve just informed my people, and they are on their way here with the things now!”
“You!”
Yin Zhaoyang flushed with anger. He was trying every means to make friends with this promising lad, but Ding Ling’er just would not stop interfering with him. It made his nostrils flare. If it were not for the fact that Yunxiao was still here, he might have grabbed her and thrown her away.
“Well, I appreciate Elder Yin’s effort, but I will take Miss Ling’er’s.” Of course, Yunxiao knew Yin Zhaoyang’s intention, so he just gave him an apologetic smile.
Ding Ling’er’s face beamed with joy, but she was smiling wryly on the inside. She came to Yunxiao because she wanted him to help her with something. She thought that with Tianyuan Trading Company’s reputation and strength, it would be easy to cow him, and the key lay in whether he was worth her effort.
But now, it seemed that it was not the case at all, because even the Guardian Elder of Myriad Treasure Store had to flatter him. She suddenly lost her confidence, and did not know what to do. Fortunately, she hit the right note and won Yunxiao’s favor for the time being.
Li Chunyang and the others stood by silently, not knowing what to say anymore. They had mobilized the whole state and even searched the whole Tianshui several times, but they could not find what Yunxiao wanted. And now, there were two famous trading companies fighting each other to bring him the things, and even showing displeasure after being rejected by him. All they wanted to know now was what Yunxiao had told Yin Zhaoyang. They were ready to interrogate him as soon as they got back.
“Oh, right!” Yin Zhaoyang suddenly took out a small golden jade medallion and handed it to Yunxiao. “Young Master Yun, this is an Honored Medallion for the auction to be held the day after tomorrow. Please come and join us! The list of items to be auctioned is still being added, and I will have it sent to you as soon as it is finalized.”
After saying that, he gave Ding Ling’er a hard look and then smiled triumphantly. The look on his face simply said: ‘You can’t possibly have this, can you?’
Yunxiao felt a bit uncomfortable. He did not expect that his brief contact with Yuwen Bo would cause such a big reaction. After thanking them, he was no longer in the mood to shop further, so he left with the others.
Ding Ling’er and Yu Rong followed him at a distance, which made him laugh in his heart. He turned and waved at them, then took them both back to his residence.
Li Chunyang and the others wanted to interrogate Yunxiao, but the presence of outsiders made them give up the idea. Dejected, they all went back to their own rooms to meditate. Meanwhile, Yunxiao brought Ding Ling’er and Yu Rong to the meeting hall. “Just say what you have to say. I am very busy.”
Ding Ling’er summoned up her courage and said nervously, “Tianyuan Trading Company is facing a crisis and we need your help. I promise the remuneration will be satisfactory!”
In the beginning, she had come with a lofty attitude, wanting to see if Yunxiao was worth her effort. But now, she only had a pleading look on her face, and she was nervous, fearing that he would refuse her. She also did not dare to say too much about the remuneration, because as long as Yunxiao agreed to help, she would pay anything that he wanted!
Yunxiao looked up and thought for a moment. “Is this year the time for the two tournaments of the Commerce Alliance?”
Ding Ling’er’s eyes flashed with surprise, then she smiled wryly and said, “Young Master Yun, you are really someone special! I can’t believe you know about the two tournaments, even though you live in such a remote place like Tianshui. In that case, you should also know about the crisis my company is facing now.”
Yunxiao leaned his forehead against his index finger and thought for a moment, and then said, “How can I help you when I am not from Tianyuan Trading Company?”
“It’s only a small problem. When the time comes, I’ll give you an identity. We still have about half a year, and this year’s venue is in the city of Songyueyang.”
“Songyueyang?” Yunxiao arched an eyebrow and said, “Fine, I will help you. But, you have to pay me in advance. I can’t wait for half a year.”
“Pay you in advance?” Yu Rong complained, “How do we know if you will honor your words? Or, will you still be alive when the time comes?”
Yunxiao laughed. “Mister Yu, you must be thinking that I will soon die because I’ve offended Xingyang Family and Cheng Family, right?” His face suddenly blackened as he waved a hand and said coldly, “You can leave now!”
Ding Ling’er gave Yu Rong a reproachful glare, then quickly smiled at Yunxiao and said, “Young Master Yun, don’t listen to Sir Yu’s nonsense. Even Myriad Treasures Store has to act in accordance with your will, so I don’t think Xingyang Family and Cheng Family can cause you any harm. However, I wonder what the remuneration you want is…”
Yunxiao thought for a moment and said, “I want fifty hoverchariots!”
“What!” Yu Rong almost bit his tongue. In a fit of rage, he jumped up and said, “Do you think hoverchariots are made of wood? Fifty hoverchariots! Even the lowest-class hoverchariot is a fourth-tier alchemy product. Do you know how much fifty hoverchariots would cost?”
Yunxiao looked at him coldly. “Do I need you to tell me how much they cost? If you can’t afford it, get the hell out of here! Remember, it is you who asked me to help you, not the other way! I don’t like the way you talk, so my remuneration has increased now. You must pay me at least one hundred hoverchariots, or you can leave now!”
“Come back to me when you’ve made up your mind! I’m very busy!” With his face cold, Yunxiao stood up and turned to leave.
“You!” Yu Rong flew into a rage. He was a mighty Martial King, and yet Yunxiao did not show him even a little bit of respect. He could not suffer such humiliation anymore. His aura exploded out, and he was about to strike when an even stronger killing intent suddenly blocked his aura, then poured over and targeted him.
‘A peak eight-stars Martial King!’ Yu Rong was shocked. Only then did he remember that there was indeed such an expert among Yunxiao’s followers, and he froze in place with an embarrassed look on his face.
Looking at the departing Yunxiao, Ding Ling’er gritted her teeth as she rushed over and said, “Young Master Yun, if you can guarantee that you will win in the two tournaments, I’ll give you fifty hoverchariots!”
Yunxiao stopped, then turned his head and said coldly, “You know why I want hoverchariots, but without them, I still have other ways. I can promise to get the first place for you in both tournaments and make Tianyuan Trading Company a permanent member of the Commerce Alliance, but I want one hundred hoverchariots now, and not fifty!”
Shocked, Ding Ling’er’s eyes grew wide in an instant, and she cried out, “First place in both tournaments? Are you serious? Do you have the confidence!”
Yunxiao snorted coldly and said in a disdainful voice, “In six months, my martial arts will at least step into the Four Quadrants Realm, and my alchemy will at least reach the peak of the fourth-tier. In the whole Commerce Alliance, will there be seven young guys who can surpass me?”
The so-called two tournaments referred to the martial arts and alchemy tournaments. They were used to examine the potential of the members of the Commerce Alliance, and the result would determine the distribution of power. It was the rule laid down from the very beginning of the alliance’s establishment. Every time after the two tournaments, at least one or two permanent members would be replaced, along with even more ordinary members.
Originally, the Commerce Alliance was only focused on doing business. But in the recent years, with its continuous growth, it had become one of the superpowers on the continent. Therefore, it also began to develop toward the direction of power, and the assessment of its members also changed into martial arts and alchemy. All participants of the two tournaments must be members of the trading companies they represented, and not over thirty years old, so they could better portray the potential of the companies.
In recent years, Tianyuan Trading Company’s strength had been ranked in the bottom three of the twenty ordinary members, becoming one of the targets that other rising companies wanted to pull down. So, Ding Ling’er’s father, Ding Shan, the president of the company, was trying every means to attract young talents everywhere.
Ding Ling’er said in shock, “If you really can reach this level within six months, then we indeed have a good chance of becoming a permanent member! But Young Master Yun, how can you guarantee that?”
Yunxiao smiled. “If I can’t make you become one of the permanent members, I will pay you back ten times the remuneration I ask today in the future!” With his potential, when he became a Martial Lord, he could at least compete with a Martial King. As for his alchemy, few young people under the age of thirty could surpass him.
