Chapter 792
Taiyuan City, Yu Family! The Price of Helping Out
Taiyuan City.
"We've finally arrived."
Lei Shuo let out a long sigh of relief and said, "Brother Li, this trade trip has been made possible thanks to your hard work along the way. So let's continue in one place, sell all the goods, and you can keep half of the profits. How about that?"
"That's not really appropriate," Zhang Lingshan said. "I didn't actually do anything."
Lei Shuo laughed and said, "What are you saying? If it weren't for you, that ruthless old man surnamed Pang would have eaten us all alive. So, you deserve great credit and can't refuse."
"Row."
Zhang Lingshan was too lazy to continue the nonsense. Since the other party was giving it to him for free, he might as well take it.
Even if I don't need it, Bai Wanxi should be able to. Isn't the purpose of her business to make money?
By helping her earn the money, I was repaying her kindness.
“Then let’s go directly to my sister’s place and let her sell the goods; it’ll be easier for her to do so.”
Lei Shuo laughed and then said to Bai Wanxi, "Miss Bai, it's just that you haven't seen my sister in a long time. Why don't you come and talk to my sister? She doesn't know anyone here and is probably quite lonely. She'll be very happy to see you."
"Yes, I miss Xiaoruo too."
Bai Wanxi nodded.
Now that everyone had agreed, the entire caravan set off in a grand procession towards Lei Ruo's residence.
The Lei family is a prominent family in Anyuan City, and Lei Shuo is a peak Xuanxian expert. Naturally, his sister married into a prominent family as well.
The Yu family was a prominent clan in Taiyuan City.
"arrive!"
Lei Shuo ordered someone to knock on the door and said to the doorman, "Your mistress's brother has arrived. Go and announce his arrival immediately."
A moment later.
A woman dressed in a long purple dress came out. Although she had a smile on her face, she looked quite tired.
Zhang Lingshan didn't recognize the other person, so he didn't pay much attention to it.
Lei Shuo was rather oblivious and didn't notice anything amiss.
Bai Wanxi, however, was very perceptive and immediately realized how much her good friend had changed.
She's no longer the carefree little girl she used to be; her style has become more mature, and she seems to have aged suddenly. Her back even seems to have become a bit hunched over. Is it because she's shouldering greater pressure?
In contrast, although Bai Wanxi also had pressure, she only occasionally showed signs of sorrow, unlike Lei Ruo who looked so weathered.
It's clear that life isn't easy living in someone else's home.
Thinking of all this in an instant, Bai Wanxi was even less willing to get married and became more certain that her choice was correct.
Fortunately, she didn't back down, otherwise, if she had married Tao Mingguan, she probably would have been in an even worse situation than Lei Ruo.
"Xiaoxi, what are you doing here? You're with my brother! You two have formed a caravan together?"
Lei Ruo looked surprised.
Lei Shuo laughed and said, "Yes, we've formed a caravan together and come to seek refuge with you. Why aren't we allowed in yet? Why are we just standing here talking?"
Lei Ruo said, "Fei Han is entertaining guests. If such a large group of us goes in, we might disturb them. So, let's go in later and rest here for now."
Fei Han is Lei Ruo's husband. Fei Han has average talent and is about the same age as Lei Shuo, but he is just an ordinary Xuanxian, not a peak Xuanxian like Lei Shuo.
In terms of cultivation talent, he might not be as good as Bai Wanxi.
However, this person is skilled in business and has the same style as his father, Yu Mingce.
So even though his talent was average, his father planned to have him succeed as the next head of the family and manage their mining business well.
After all, cultivation level can be increased by using resources.
However, business acumen is not something that can be easily cultivated, and those who excel at cultivation are unwilling to waste time on business.
Therefore, Yu Feihan is very suitable to be the next head of the family.
At this moment, the young master of the family was entertaining guests. Judging from Lei Ruo's words, the guests must be extraordinary and very important to the family, so they should be made to make do for the time being and go in later.
Even though they were at the back door, they would only be in the backyard. And the Yu family's house is so big, would they really offend their guest?
Strictly speaking, the probability of a collision is extremely small.
But it was obvious that the guest was too important, so Lei Ruo didn't want even the slightest possibility of a collision to occur.
Lei Shuo expressed his understanding of this.
Bai Wanxi said with some heartache, "Xiao Ruo, you look so much older than I have seen you for so long. Are you having a hard time here?"
"No, I'm fine. Feihan is very good to me. It's just that some things have happened at home recently, which is a bit troublesome. But I believe in Feihan's abilities and I'm sure he can handle it."
Lei Ruo said with a smile.
Bai Wanxi was taken aback. This was not what she had imagined. Was she really this happy? She couldn't believe it.
Who is this?
Lei Ruo noticed Zhang Lingshan standing side by side with Bai Wanxi and Lei Shuo, and couldn't help but ask him curiously.
Firstly, this person is very handsome and has an outstanding temperament, making it hard not to attract attention.
Secondly, the fact that this person could stand with his brother and Xiaoxi clearly indicates that he is not of low status.
"Oh, I forgot to introduce you. This is Brother Li Xuanbing, an ice-type spiritual root, the number one in the Xuanxian realm, a rare genius in the world. If you need his help with anything, just ask. Brother Li is a straightforward person; he will definitely help if he can."
Lei Shuo quickly explained.
He had just heard his sister say that the family was in some trouble. He thought that if it was trouble at the level of a Golden Immortal, it wouldn't be Yu Feihan and Lei Ruo's place to worry about it, so it must be trouble at the level of a Mystic Immortal.
Since it's trouble of this magnitude, isn't it just the right time for Brother Li to step in?
As for the reward for his services, Lei Shuo didn't need to worry about it. The Yu family had plenty of money, and he was just an intermediary who casually mentioned it.
"So it's Young Master Li. It's my fault for making you wait here. Please, Young Master Li, come in."
Lei Ruo changed her attitude from before and immediately made a gesture of invitation.
He knew that although his brother was always outspoken, he wasn't without limits. For him to say that this person was the number one Xuanxian expert in the world, even if he wasn't, this person must be stronger than his brother.
How can we be so disrespectful to such a talented person?
"Hey, you won't even let your older brother in, how can you let Brother Li in? You're so shameless, brother, I'm heartbroken."
Lei Shuo's face immediately fell, and he cried out in disappointment.
Lei Ru glared at him and said, "I'll be right back. You and Xiao Xi wait here. Young Master Li, please come with me."
"Going to do what?"
Zhang Lingshan said.
Lei Ruo said, "This matter needs to be discussed between Fei Han and you. I cannot interfere, and the conditions I offer are invalid. However, rest assured, the reward will definitely not be low. As long as your strength is indeed as my brother said, that you are a peerless immortal, one in ten thousand."
"Miss Bai, may I take on private jobs?" Zhang Lingshan turned to Bai Wanxi and asked. Bai Wanxi quickly waved her hand and said, "Young Master Li, you can do whatever you want, there's no need to ask me."
"Yes, thank you."
Zhang Lingshan cupped his hands in greeting and then said to Lei Ruo, "Then please lead the way, Madam Yu."
"please."
As Lei Ruo spoke, she led the way, guiding Zhang Lingshan into the courtyard and continuing onward.
Seeing that Zhang Lingshan seemed to have no intention of speaking and maintained a cold demeanor, she remained silent and simply led the way.
soon.
The two arrived in front of a mansion and heard a young man say, "Brother Tang, please reconsider. One million spirit stones is my limit. I can't do any more."
"A mid-grade spirit stone?"
The man walking in front, his right hand resting on the sword at his waist, paused slightly, turned around, and asked.
The young man looked astonished: "How is that possible? If it were a mid-grade spirit stone, I would have suffered a huge loss and wouldn't even have recovered my initial investment."
"Humph."
The swordsman snorted coldly and said, "You think you can get me, Tang Xiao, to help you with just one million low-grade spirit stones? You really underestimate me, Tang Xiao."
Having said that, he strode away, showing no respect to the young man whatsoever.
As Tang Xiao stepped out of the courtyard, he saw Lei Ruo leading Zhang Lingshan standing at the entrance. He glanced at the two of them coldly, then lingered on Zhang Lingshan for a moment before saying, "Ice-type alien spiritual root? Hmph, I advise you not to get involved in this mess; it won't do you any good."
That's all.
He strolled away.
He swaggered around as if the Yu family's house were his own.
However, he was indeed very familiar with the route, as if he had memorized it after just one visit. He returned directly along the way he came, seemingly at a slow pace, but in the blink of an eye, he disappeared from Lei Ruo and Zhang Lingshan's sight.
Lei Ruo's face was rather unpleasant. Just then, Yu Feihan came out and saw Lei Ruo. He couldn't help but sigh and said, "Sigh, the talks have fallen apart. But I think this Tang Xiao had no intention of helping at all. He's just here to play us and see where our bottom line is."
"Could it be that he's already one of their people, and he's here to inquire on their behalf?"
Lei Ruo couldn't help but say.
Yu Feihan shook his head and said, "It can't be that bad. Tang Xiao is a famous genius after all. Would he really be willing to be driven around like this? I guess he's just waiting for the right price. He's trying to find out the price from us so he can go back and negotiate with the other party later."
"That's possible."
Lei Ruo nodded, then hurriedly said, "By the way, Fei Han, although Tang Xiao ran away, I've invited another peerless immortal to help us. Young Master Li Xuanbing, with an ice-type unique spiritual root!"
"So it's Young Master Li. My apologies for not recognizing you. Please come in and have a seat."
Yu Feihan quickly cupped his hands in greeting. He knew how to read people and knew that Zhang Lingshan was a man of few words. Such people should be straightforward. So, before even sitting down, he said directly, "Brother Li, you heard what we just said. One million low-grade spirit stones is our limit. If you are willing to help, that's the price. If you are not willing to help, we will not force you."
"What kind of help?"
Zhang Lingshan asked, "After all this talk, what exactly do you want to do?"
Yu Feihan was taken aback and looked at his wife, saying, "Didn't you tell Brother Li?"
Lei Ruo said, "No, I'm just a woman and I don't handle things. You have to say it formally."
"Who said you don't handle things? You're just being too polite with me."
Yu Feihan pursed his lips, then said seriously, "Brother Li, this matter is actually very simple. Our Yu family has discovered a crystal mine, which happens to be located in the center of Taiyuan City, Taifeng City, and Qingfeng City. I don't know who leaked the news, but the Chen family of Taifeng City and the Song family of Qingfeng City both want to get involved."
He paused for a moment, then said, "These two companies, like us, are in the mining business, and their strength is comparable to ours. To avoid hurting our feelings, we've decided to have a contest. The winner will take half, the second-best will take one-third, and the loser will take one-sixth. Moreover, the winner can choose the territory first."
"understood."
Zhang Lingshan nodded: "So, all three of you are recruiting people. It's all for territory and the advantage of choosing territory first."
"Correct."
Yu Feihan nodded emphatically: "According to the rules, each family sends three people, and it's a points system. The winner gets one point, the loser loses one point, and a draw results in zero points for both. Then, the ranking is based on the total points."
"So troublesome?" Zhang Lingshan frowned and said, "Can't I fight six against one? If the other two lose and lose points, even if I win all the battles, I'm afraid I won't be able to turn the tide."
Yu Feihan was taken aback.
This person is so arrogant.
He's already planning to take on six opponents before it even starts; that's absolute confidence in his abilities.
Is he truly an unparalleled immortal, invincible in all directions?
"If you can let me compete alone, then give me the other two's one million low-grade spirit stones as well. Three million low-grade spirit stones, and I can guarantee you'll take first place."
Before Fei Han could speak, Zhang Lingshan continued.
Three million low-grade spirit stones.
His grandma's.
How many years would I have to work in the ice-making industry to earn this much?
You should know that you taught ice-making workers your core techniques, but you only received 10,000 spirit stones in return.
If it weren't for the Ice Fairy giving him three one-time-use magic treasures at the Golden Immortal level, he would have suffered a huge loss.
So, you can't get rich by working; you'll make more money as a thug.
One million spirit stones is easily obtained.
If he hadn't heard it with his own ears, Zhang Lingshan wouldn't have believed it.
He had to thank Tang Xiao from before; if Tang Xiao hadn't forced Yu Feihan to reveal his bottom line, he wouldn't have heard it at all.
This is more profitable than working for someone else, and more profitable than trading.
It was just a simple martial arts match; one could easily make a million without lifting a finger.
With such a good thing, Zhang Lingshan wouldn't even need Yu Feihan and Lei Ruo to respectfully invite him in; he would rush in himself.
"This……"
Yu Feihan was stunned by Zhang Lingshan's words and couldn't speak for a long time.
Lei Ruo said, "Young Master Li, it's not that we don't want to give you three million spirit stones, but it's simply due to the rules. Each family can only hire one outsider. The other two must be family members. This is because only in this way can we demonstrate the family's strength and be able to occupy more mines. Otherwise, if they are all outsiders, it won't be enough to convince the others."
"I see."
Zhang Lingshan nodded and sighed, "That's such a pity. Two million spirit stones gone."
"..."
Yu Feihan and Lei Ruo were both speechless.
This person is talking as if he has already won.
Does he truly possess the ability, or is he simply overconfident? (End of Chapter)