It's not a good thing.
Originally, the business of the Heavenly Fortune Pavilion was very prosperous. Under the management of Mo Yi Yun's father, Mo Tong, the business was doing very well. They had already opened more than a dozen branches in other places of the Hundred Battles Dynasty. However, half a year ago, Mo Tong received a huge business deal. He tried his best to complete the deal, wanting to make a lot of money. Unexpectedly, the goods were robbed, and Mo Tong was killed on the spot in the process of escorting the goods.
After Mo Tong died, he only left behind his sickly wife and daughter, Mo Yi Yun.
Mo Yi Yun could only take her loyal servant, Old Jia, and sell off all the branches outside the War Emperor City and most of their assets to pay off their debts.
Who would have thought that after only half a year of operation, because of the vicious squeeze of the competitors, many goods were overstocked in the warehouse, unable to make ends meet, and faced the crisis of bankruptcy.
Later, Mo Yi accidentally discovered that there was a reason for the vicious oppression of her business peers.
A year ago, the son of the White Crane Marquis, Bai Xingjian, coincidentally saw Mo Yi Yun and sent someone to the Mo Family to propose marriage, wanting to take her in as his ninth concubine.
However, Mo Tong did not have a son and treated his daughter like a treasure. In addition, Mo Yi Yun was arrogant by nature. Although Bai Xingjian, the son of the White Crane Marquis, had a noble status, his reputation was not good and he was extremely lecherous. She was even more unwilling to become a concubine and rejected him on the spot.
These so-called peers who were suppressing the business of the Heavenly Blessing Pavilion were precisely the merchants under the control of the Marquis of White Crane. While suppressing the business of the Heavenly Blessing Pavilion, the head steward of the Marquis of White Crane's estate had also threatened Mo Yiyun many times, both openly and secretly, to be willing to give herself to Bai Xingjian.
As such, there was no need to ask to know that everything was caused by Bai Xingjian.
"Miss, the merchants who lent us the goods have come several times to ask for payment. This old servant had a hard time getting them to agree to postpone the payment for two more days. They said that if they don't receive the payment in two days, they will sue us. "
Elder Jia walked into the room and said with a worried face.
"What? Didn't those families agree before that the goods She lent us could be paid off at the end of the year? How could you go back on your word! "Mo Yi Yun's face was filled with anger.
"Didn't they know that we were auctioning the Tiger-Piercing Blades in the Purple Cloud Auction House? In order to get close to that blacksmith through us, they were willing to lend us the goods. Now, he must have heard that the refiner didn't appear and didn't even take the rest of the money from the auction. He must think that our relationship with this refiner is broken, so he urgently wants us to return the money. "
Elder Jia said angrily.
"What should we do? Now, other than the overstocked goods, there is no money left in the account. How can we return it to them? These people are not trustworthy! "
Mo Yi Yun's eyes were red as she bit her lower lip. She was so anxious that tears were about to flow out.
After all, she was an 18-year-old girl and had never experienced the cunning of the business world. She had been supporting herself for the past few months and was already mentally and physically exhausted.
If this continued, the Heavenly Fortune Pavilion would not be able to sustain itself. They would have no choice but to sell their goods and close their shops.
However, this Heavenly Blessing Pavilion was the blood and sweat of his father and mother. How could it be destroyed by his own hands?
"The only way now is to use the gold from the auction of the Tiger Piercing Blade …"
Elder Jia was distressed to see Miss like this, so he suggested.
"No, if we use this money, how can we explain to that refiner when he comes? This person is the only hope for our Heavenly Blessing Pavilion to turn the situation around … Moreover, father has never broken his promise before. He is the most trustworthy person. How can I do this!"
Mo Yi Yun shook her head resolutely, "Let me think of another way."
Elder Jia sighed silently. He turned around and walked out of the room, murmuring, "I'm afraid that those fellows have been bribed now. Miss, you have suffered …"
"No matter what, the Heavenly Blessing Pavilion can't be closed. Do I really have to give myself to that traitor Bai Xingjian …"
As soon as Elder Jia left, Mo Yi Yun's tears fell uncontrollably. Her beautiful face was full of tears. She looked so pitiful that people couldn't help but feel sorry for her.
"Father's unexpected death has already broken my mother's heart. Her condition has worsened. The Heavenly Blessing Pavilion was founded by father himself, and it is also my mother's only hope. If she loses it, I'm afraid my mother's body won't be able to hold on."
After a long time, Mo Yi Yun raised her head. Her beautiful eyes were full of despair. She called a fellow over and bit her lower lip hard, saying, "Go and ask the chief steward of the Residence of White Crane. Tell him that I agree to that matter."
Below the Heavenly Blessing Pavilion.
"Looks like this Bai Xingjian is really not a good person. He bullies a widow and an orphan."
Luo Zheng's eyes were cold. He had heard everything that happened upstairs. Looking at those lazy fellows, he understood what was going on.
Soon, Elder Jia came down from upstairs. He saw Luo Zheng sitting in the lobby without anyone to greet him. A dozen fellows were talking and laughing among themselves.
He also knew that these fellows had been bribed and couldn't be commanded at all. Therefore, he went up to Luo Zheng.
"Sir, how may I help you?" Elder Jia asked.
Seeing Elder Jia going up to Luo Zheng, those fellows all pricked up their ears.
In fact, the fellows of the Heavenly Blessing Pavilion had been bribed a few months ago. They had become moles. Every time the Heavenly Blessing Pavilion made a deal, these fellows would quickly leak it out. Then, other businesses would snatch the customers at a lower price.
It was just that at first, they didn't show it. But as the Heavenly Blessing Pavilion declined, they became more brazen in the past two days.
"Haha, sir, I think we should go to the quiet room." Luo Zheng glanced at those fellows with a meaningful look and said with a smile.
"Alright. Please follow me." Elder Jia nodded.
They entered the quiet room.
Elder Jia personally served tea and then asked, "Sir, what goods do you need? Please tell us. The Heavenly Blessing Pavilion will definitely provide you with the best price. I'm sure you'll be satisfied."
"Haha, one of my disciples borrowed your shop's help to auction off a low-grade Dharma Artifact that I refined. Your shop has already paid one million taels of gold. I presume you still have some money left? I've specially come to collect it this time. "
Luo Zheng smiled and said.
"You, you, you're that Dharma Artifact Refiner!"
Elder Jia suddenly stood up. His hands were trembling and his old face was red with excitement. He stared at Luo Zheng like a drowning man who had caught a life-saving straw.
"…"
"Grandmaster, please save our Heavenly Blessing Pavilion. Please save my Miss!"
Luo Zheng was about to speak when Elder Jia suddenly burst into tears. With a bang, he knelt on the ground and kowtowed.
"Sir, please get up. I can't accept this. Why are you …"
Luo Zheng hurriedly helped Elder Jia up. Although he knew the reason why Elder Jia kowtowed, he could only pretend to be confused. He thought to himself, "This Elder Jia is really loyal and worthy of respect. That Miss Mo didn't want to use the gold from the auction to repay the debt. She's a woman of honor."
Elder Jia was an experienced appraiser. Even if the Mo family declined and closed down the Heavenly Blessing Pavilion, he could easily find a high-paying job. There was no need for him to stay in the Mo family.
But he was willing to kneel on the ground and beg for the Mo family. It was enough to show his unparalleled loyalty.
Luo Zheng was born in a poor family. For such an old man, he respected him from the bottom of his heart.
"Sir, if there's anything, please let's talk."
Luo Zheng helped Elder Jia up from the ground with great difficulty.
"Grandmaster, please, for my old face, help my Miss …"
Elder Jia was also a little embarrassed. Just now, he had done that kind of thing because of a moment of excitement. After all, he had never met Luo Zheng before. The other party was also a respected Refiner. He had no obligation to help. Begging was useless.
However, looking at Luo Zheng's expression, which did not have the slightest arrogance of some Refiners and was very easy to talk to, a glimmer of hope rose in Elder Jia's heart.
In a few words, Elder Jia roughly explained the situation of the Heavenly Blessing Pavilion. Apart from the fact that Bai Jianxing wanted to marry Mo Yiyun, he did not hide anything else.
"Grandmaster, I guarantee with my old life that the Heavenly Blessing Pavilion will not take a single cent from the sale of the magical weapons. After the death of the old master, the Heavenly Blessing Pavilion is Madam's only hope. If she loses it, I'm afraid Madam will not live for long …"
As he spoke, tears flowed down Elder Jia's face. Elder Jia had been an orphan since young. He was only able to survive because the Mo family took him in. He had served the Mo family for three generations and was very loyal.
Hearing this, Luo Zheng was also a little hesitant. The Mo family's experience was indeed pitiful. Elder Jia's loyalty was also admirable.
Cooperating with the Heavenly Blessing Pavilion was something that Luo Zheng had long thought about. However, once he joined in, he would definitely offend Bai Xingjian.
The White Crane Marquis had an extremely high reputation among the Marquises of the dynasty. He was also a Pill Master that the War Emperor relied on.
Luo Zheng had seen Bai Xingjian in the Red-Crowned Crane Square. This person seemed polite and easy-going, but in fact, he was very arrogant and narrow-minded. He was the kind of person who would seek revenge for the smallest grievance.
Moreover, Bai Xingjian exuded an astonishing aura. His cultivation must be unfathomable. Even Luo Zheng did not see through him last time. This person was definitely not easy to deal with.
If Bai Xingjian wanted to deal with him, Luo Zheng would not back down. However, it was impossible to offend such a person for the sake of Elder Jia and Mo Yiyun.
"I must enter the Five Saints Army in the future, make military contributions, and obtain the Imperial Golden Talisman. I've already offended Zhao Feng, the son of the Abyss Suppressing Marquis, and killed Xiao Han, Zhong Xiong, and some others. I've made a lot of enemies. If I offend Bai Xingjian too, I'm afraid there will be a lot of restraints in the future! "
Luo Zheng thought for a while and made a decision.
"Old Mister, how about this? I'll give you the gold I got from the auction last time. Also, take these as my support for your shop. As for the matter with your shop, I really can't help even if I want to!"
Luo Zheng said calmly. Then, he activated his True Qi. A small mountain of gold gushed out of the Qiankun Gourd, almost crushing the table in the room.
"This …."
Elder Jia took in a cold breath.
There was a total of two to three hundred thousand gold, which was part of the pile of gold that Zhao Feng had stored in the Qiankun Gourd.
"No, I can't accept this."
Elder Jia quickly waved his hands in fear.
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