Hearing this, everyone smiled knowingly. The so-called Anti-Flood Alliance was formed by the alliance of the five largest merchant guilds in the Merchant Union. Each of them was ranked in the top ten, and among them, the merchant guilds behind Shopkeeper Hao and the yellow-haired man were the strongest.
Behind Shopkeeper Hao was the Wealthy Metropolis Association, which was ranked third in the Merchant Union. The yellow-haired man's name was Wang Tong, and behind him was the All Access Assembly, which was ranked fourth in the Merchant Union. In addition to the other three top ten Merchant Unions, with such a luxurious lineup, even the Hong Merchant Union, which was ranked second in the Merchant Union, would not be able to handle it.
As for the first, it was the Five Elements Pharmacy, a subsidiary of the Pill Hall. It was founded by the Pill God Zhang Liju- naturally, no one dared to do anything to it.
This Four Islands Auction Expo was only the first battle of the Anti-Flood Alliance- there would be a series of actions after that, and they only had one goal: to divide and devour the giant that was Hong Merchant Union.
Seeing that no one took it seriously, Shopkeeper Hao cautiously reminded, "Everyone, this is the first battle of our Anti-Flood Alliance, and it is also a crucial battle. The higher-ups of each family are watching this matter closely, and the success or failure of this battle is related to everyone's future, so there is no room for error. Although Hong Zhong has become a turtle in a jar, this old man thinks that it is better to be careful, lest we fail miserably!"
"That's right, Shopkeeper Hao, you're right- Hong Zhong has been in the North Island for decades, and he's seen his fair share of storms and waves. Who knows, he might have some sort of emergency plan that no one knows about, and it'll be hard to defend against it. One mistake and we'll fail. Young Master Wang, it's better to be careful," the others agreed.
Wang Tong was the young master of the All Tong Gathering, and he was already very pleased with himself, but after hearing the words of Shopkeeper Hao and the others, he frowned.
"It's said that the older one gets, the more timid they become. This saying is absolutely true. I've long since guessed that Hong Zhong would be helpless. However, since you all insist on being careful, I'll let you do as you please. However, I'll have to trouble myself to inquire about something. Since he has already fallen to such a state, how are you all going to guard against him?" Wang Tong asked with disdain.
Shopkeeper Hao chuckled in an experienced and prudent manner, "Young Shopkeeper Wang, don't worry. This old man has a way to ensure that nothing goes wrong. However, this matter will require Housekeeper Song's assistance."
A voice came from outside, "You need me to do it? Is there anything I can help you with? "
Seeing Housekeeper Song step into the room as if no one else was present, everyone present stood up in succession to greet him. In this Northernmost Island, Housekeeper Song had full authority over everything. It wasn't an exaggeration to say that he was the master of this place.
Shopkeeper Hao cupped his hands and smiled. "A straightforward person doesn't beat around the bush. We naturally can't hide our affairs from Housekeeper Song, so I'll be frank with you this time. If nothing unexpected happens, the Hong Merchant Group will most likely think of a way to send a batch of supplies over today as emergency supplies for tomorrow's auction. This is a rare opportunity to crush the Hong Merchant Group. We definitely won't allow them to escape from death, so we'd like to ask Housekeeper Song for a small favor."
"You want me to stop them halfway?" Manager Song smiled spuriously as he swept his gaze over everyone and spoke with a profound meaning.
"That's right. On this Northernmost Island, only your Northern Garrison has the strength and the guts to do this. It's just a piece of cake for you to stop them. We are willing to pay you ten thousand spiritual jades as compensation. What do you think?" Shopkeeper Hao suggested respectfully.
"Ten thousand spiritual jades?" Housekeeper Song raised his eyebrows and grinned. "Shopkeeper Hao, you've said it yourself. I'm the only one who has the strength and the guts to do this. Once we do this, it means we're going to turn against the Hong Merchant Group. Am I that stupid in your eyes that I would openly offend the Hong Merchant Group for some spiritual jades?"
Shopkeeper Hao said calmly, "You don't have to worry, Housekeeper Song. As long as our Anti-Flood Alliance is here, the Hong Merchant Group will soon cease to exist. Moreover, even if they know it's your Northern Garrison who did this, their number one enemy is us. They won't spare their energy to deal with you. What do you think? What's more, you don't need to waste your manpower this time. All you need to do is send an order for the Northern Garrison to make some extra money. You can easily get ten thousand spiritual jades. Why not? "
Housekeeper Song couldn't help but laugh when he heard this, "As expected of an experienced businessman. Shopkeeper Hao's words do make some sense. However, you seem to have forgotten something. I, Song, and Shopkeeper Hong Zhonghong have been friends for decades. Even if we aren't brothers, we are at least old friends, so …"
Everyone's heart skipped a beat. "So?"
Housekeeper Song smiled. "So, don't you think we need to add more spiritual jades to hit an old friend when he's down?"
"Uh … I see." Everyone couldn't help but feel that it was ridiculous. Because it was an old friend, not only did they have to accept the job, but they also had to pay more. Housekeeper Song's logic was really invincible.
"Well, well. Fifteen thousand spiritual jades. Are you satisfied, Housekeeper Song?" Shopkeeper Hao reacted and said quickly. The Five Merchant Unions were among the top ten Merchant Unions. This amount of spiritual jades was nothing to them.
"Then, you can wait here for my news." Housekeeper Song nodded in satisfaction. He immediately turned around and left. Making fifteen thousand spiritual jades with a simple order was like a pie falling from the sky. It would be a waste not to take it.
As for the fact that he was Hong Zhonghong's old friend, although it was not a lie, how could he reject someone who was giving him spiritual jades for free?
A whole day passed in a flash. Shopkeeper Hao, Wang Tong, and the others had been waiting in the living room. However, the news they expected never came.
It wasn't until the sun had set that they saw Housekeeper Song slowly walk in. He had a playful smile on his face. "The Northern Garrison has called off their troops. The Extreme North Island has been sealed. It seems that the Hong Merchant Union won't be sending any more supplies here before tomorrow's auction. You can pay the promised fifteen thousand spiritual jades now."
Hearing that, everyone let out a sigh of relief. The possibility that Hong Zhonghong was at his wit's end was theoretically the highest. Naturally, it was within their expectations. The fifteen thousand spiritual jades were just to buy some peace of mind and eliminate the last possibility.
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