Lang Fantian's face was pale, beads of sweat dripping down his face. Even his breathing was uneven. Such a state should not have appeared on an ace cultivator like him.
It was because he was the only one who could say these words, as a vice chief and as a sworn brother.
If someone else had said it, however, it would have been a catastrophe!
In spite of this, he felt much more relaxed after finally voicing what he wanted to say.
In recent years, the general commerce league's overall capability had grown stronger, while their boss' aura had grown as well. It was an understatement to say that he was not angry.
There were even some radicals in the league who were eager to make a move. If this went on, it would not be a good thing for the General Commerce League as it was a hidden threat that could lead to its demise.
Take the current incident as an example. Before this, the league's first thought when encountering an organization like the Residence of Nine Supremes would be to work together and support them sincerely. It would be best if they could work together seamlessly. Now, however, their boss had thought of the threat almost immediately when they were still working together.
This was an extremely ominous sign!
Another long, long time passed.
Xiao Jianghu finally raised his head amidst the dead silence. He looked up at the sky and said faintly, "Fantian, thank you. We've been brothers for so many years. Today is the first time I'm most grateful to you! "
Lang Fantian shuddered and said emotionally, "I believe the boss has a plan in mind. I'm just …"
"No need to be humble," Xiao Jianghu said softly, "The league is the league. You're right to remind me! I've been flattered too much all these years. This time, it's you who's more far-sighted … "
The others comforted him at the same time.
"After this war, I'll come up with a new rule to stop the league's ambition that it shouldn't have. Like Fantian said, the league is the league. The path of a merchant is never easy."
Xiao Jianghu chuckled humorlessly. "If we work our way up, even if we reach a level that surpasses the Sacred Heart Palace one day, can we really surpass the palace? We'll still be annihilated sooner or later. It's better to maintain the path of a merchant, to mediate between different forces with ease. That's the long-term path to long-term peace. "
"Since that's the case, then when we reach a certain point and can still stop, we'll show some weakness and hold back some of our strength. This is the true Dao of the entire body, the foundation of the eternal legacy … "
Outside the window, a voice suddenly sounded, "Alliance Master is wise!"
When everyone turned their heads to look, it was Zhang Changgong, who had returned to his youth, floating in. He had a gratified look on his face. "To be able to hear these words from the Alliance Master, I … can die without regrets!"
"Senior Zhang!"
Lang Fantian's words reminded the group of this person's identity. Everyone was shocked when they heard him, turning to look at him simultaneously.
"Senior Heavenly Sword!" Although Xiao Jianghu was prepared for Zhang Changgong's state, the visual impact was too much. He never thought that the old man, who was on the verge of death, would return to his youth so thoroughly. His eyes almost popped out of their sockets.
Due to Zhang Changgong's arrival, everyone's small talk became heated.
"No matter what, the deal at the Spirit's Grave has to go on tomorrow. We must still get the Qi of vitality. At most, we'll give more compensation to Leader Yun later."
Xiao Jianghu finally said, "Advancing to the upper-class isn't only our long-cherished wish, it's also the league's future cornerstone … If Senior Li Yixin can't recover, the General Commerce League has no chance of winning."
Zhang Changgong smiled and said, "This old man thinks that it's possible."
…
Xiao Jianghu's thick brows relaxed as he asked in a low voice, "How so? Please enlighten me, Elder Zhang. "
Zhang Changgong replied, "Chief, our deal this time has been a little too hasty. We want to maximize the probability of obtaining the Qi of vitality and increase our qualification to obtain the upper-class Celestial Luck Banner. This is, of course, within reason and without fault, but it's a form of coercion to our cooperative allies. Any beautiful words to cover it up or even to make up for it after the event has already created a rift between us. Yun Yang, Leader Yun, is very displeased with what we're doing, be it verbally or in his heart. I believe that you won't turn a blind eye to this, nor will you deceive yourself and others!"
Xiao Jianghu's expression remained the same as he said indifferently, "How can I not know this? However, this is indeed a must for our league. Those who achieve great things don't bother with trifles. Even if it's against justice, it must be done!"
Zhang Changgong smiled bitterly and sighed softly, saying, "Chief, do you think that this old man is criticizing you or even speaking up for Yun Yang? Chief, you've made a wrong judgment! "
Xiao Jianghu quickly said, "I have no such intention. Please don't misunderstand, Elder Zhang."
Zhang Changgong shook his head and continued, "To be fair, I do think highly of this Leader Yun and have some goodwill towards him, but I'm still a member of the league after all. It's thanks to the Qi of vitality that I can be reborn now, but where did the Qi of vitality come from? Wasn't it obtained by the league using a large amount of treasured resources? How can I not be clear about this?"
Xiao Jianghu stood up and bowed slightly to Zhang Changgong, saying seriously, "Elder Zhang, you're too kind. Elder Zhang has contributed a lot to the league. No matter how precious the Qi of vitality is, it's obtained through your actions and merits. I believe that no one in the league will doubt or covet it!"
Zhang Changgong tilted his body to avoid Xiao Jianghu's bow. "This old man is stating my position by stating this point. Now, let's talk about this transaction. The league obviously didn't consider the Residence of Nine Supremes in this transaction. Perhaps, our need is too urgent. This is the truth, an undeniable truth."
"I believe that Vice Seat Lang has reported Sect Master Yun's intentions clearly. Sect Master Yun's intentions are very clear. That is … even if our alliance has gathered enough resources, we have to delay it as much as possible. We can't let the people in the Spirit's Grave think that these things can be easily gathered."
Zhang Changgong smiled. "An unparalleled expert like him still has the ability to discern the general trend from small details. How often Yun Yang goes in, whether he's relaxed, whether it's difficult, whether each treasure is repeated, whether each piece of metal is related … A lot of things can be deduced from these details …"
"If the experts really judge that Yun Yang actually has the ability to gather the resources he needs in a short period of time, he will definitely increase the demand for the traded resources. When that time comes, not only will it be difficult for Yun Yang to complete this task, it will also indirectly increase the burden on our league, making it harder and harder to sustain."
"Even if Yun Yang doesn't have the ability to reject us now, even if he has objections, he can only choose to work with us. However, such a quick gain once or twice won't make up for the loss in the long run, and the consequences will be far-reaching.
"Actually, at the end of the last transaction, Yun Yang has mentioned very seriously that he will try his best to obtain the Qi of vitality again. Therefore … I believe that Yun Yang will really try his best to obtain the Qi of vitality this time. After all, this Qi of vitality is the focus of our league. With this Qi of vitality, both of us can have a buffer. After all, if he can't get the Qi of vitality, we'll definitely gather the resources for him to enter again for the sake of the current situation. That … is something that Yun Yang really can't stand."
Zhang Changgong said, "Therefore, I think that there's a high chance that there'll be the Qi of vitality this time. However, in the future … we must pay more attention to this matter … We can't make such a reckless move that's eager for quick success. "
Xiao Jianghu nodded seriously and said, "Elder Zhang's words are indeed far-sighted and far-sighted. I've learned a lot."
…
The next day.
Lang Fantian, Xiao Jianghu, Zhang Changgong, Song Yixin, and Feng Guohai came to the main hall of the Residence of Nine Supremes together.
The General Commerce League was even more sincere this time. Other than the five of them, the other dozen or so people had left the Residence of Nine Supremes and gone to the place where Feng Guohai was temporarily stationed.
It was an obvious display of great trust.
Yun Yang glanced over and squinted his eyes, feeling even more relaxed.
This time, the five of them came together. Xiao Jianghu walked in the middle, beaming.
It was obvious that they had decided not to hide it anymore.
…
I hesitated for a long time when I was writing this chapter.
There were two directions that I could write about the General Commerce League – one was good and the other was bad. It would be easiest to develop the plot if I wrote about them being bad. On the other hand, if I wrote about them being good, the plot would not develop as quickly, which would be detrimental to the book.
In spite of this, I still decided to write about the good side after a long period of consideration. After all, I've already written about them being loyal and loyal, keeping my promise, deep brotherhood … If I were to turn the corner, I would be reluctant to do so.
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