Chapter 700 - 353: Li Xuejin’s Revenge (Part 2)

Chapter 700: Chapter 353: Li Xuejin’s Revenge (Part 2)

After some pleasantries, Chen Kaishan introduced the young man beside him, saying, "Boss, I won’t take up too much of your time. This is Tang Bozhan, Tang Feng’s grandson! Do you remember Tang Feng?"

Cheng Zongyang thought for a moment, and the image of an old man, one of the former leaders of the Da Yi Commerce Association, surfaced in his mind. He then nodded. "I remember. Something happened to him?"

’To be called the grandson of an old acquaintance obviously means that old man Tang Feng is dead.’

Chen Kaishan nodded. "Elder Tang took his son to explore those ruins. In the end, Elder Tang triggered something and was killed. His son returned severely injured, but later also died by bursting into flames.

Afterward, Tang Bozhan came to the Immortal City with his father’s last wish, carrying a Storage Pouch. He wants to trade the Storage Pouch for Cultivation Resources. His aptitude is Three Spirit Roots, but he doesn’t have a Spirit Bone."

Cheng Zongyang looked at Tang Bozhan. The young man had a handsome face, and his eyes held a trace of determination. When their gazes met, he didn’t shrink back in the slightest. Instead, his eyes showed defiance, and even a hint of insubordination.

Chen Kaishan had been watching Cheng Zongyang’s expression. Following his gaze to Tang Bozhan and seeing the young man’s attitude, he couldn’t help but sigh. He gave Tang Bozhan’s hand a slight tug and said, "This is the master of Jade Peak Immortal City. He built everything you see here. Hurry up and pay your respects."

"That’s not necessary. We’re about the same age, and I can understand a change in attitude after his family has suffered such a tragedy."

Cheng Zongyang smiled, not minding the disrespect in the young man’s eyes. He said, "Even without a Spirit Bone, having Three Spirit Roots makes you a promising seedling for cultivation. Tang Bozhan, you wish to trade for Cultivation Resources?"

Only then did Tang Bozhan lower his head slightly and cup his hands. "I want to become stronger. I’ve decided to make the trade. But I don’t know what’s inside, so I don’t know what I can get for it."

As he spoke, he took out an old, palm-sized Storage Pouch from within his robes.

Cheng Zongyang looked at the familiar Storage Pouch. With a flicker of his Divine Sense, the pouch flew from Tang Bozhan’s grasp and landed swiftly in his own hand.

He probed it with his Divine Sense and confirmed that the Sealing Technique was identical to the one he had seen before.

He didn’t stand on ceremony. He directly used his Divine Sense to erase the residual Divine Sense imprint on the Storage Pouch. Then, with great caution, he opened it and extended his Divine Sense inside.

A moment later, a flicker of light shone in Cheng Zongyang’s eyes, but his expression remained calm as he said, "Alright, I agree to the trade. What do you want?"

Tang Bozhan’s expression changed, his eyes now filled with gratitude as he looked at Cheng Zongyang. "Thank you, City Lord! I want a Cultivation Technique, a Magic Technique, Spirit Stones, Elixirs..."

TAP... TAP... TAP...

Cheng Zongyang tapped his fingers on the desk, his face devoid of expression. He reminded him, "I told you to think, not to make a wish. This Storage Pouch of yours has some things in it, but they’re not worth that much. Also, point out where those ruins are."

With that, he took out a map of the Martial Arts Realm.

Tang Bozhan immediately became a little embarrassed. But he swallowed his awkwardness, and after searching and identifying the spot on the map, he pointed to a location and said:

"It’s right here. Both my grandfather and my father mentioned it. As for what I want in exchange, I’d like a Cultivation Technique, a Magic Technique, and some Spirit Stones for expenses."

Cheng Zongyang nodded slightly, then called out.

Zhang Zeyu walked in and cupped his hands. "Boss, what are your orders?"

Out of respect for Tang Feng, Cheng Zongyang pointed at Tang Bozhan and said generously, "Take him to the first floor. Let him pick one Qi Cultivation Method, one Magic Technique, a bottle of Primordial Qi Pills, and three hundred Spirit Stones."

"Yes!" Zhang Zeyu cupped his hands and agreed.

Chen Kaishan, meanwhile, looked at Tang Bozhan and gave him a meaningful glance.

This time, Tang Bozhan wasn’t so clueless. He immediately cupped his hands and said, "Thank you, City Lord."

Then, he followed Zhang Zeyu downstairs.

Cheng Zongyang looked at Chen Kaishan and chuckled. "Uncle Chen, you seem to be in quite a hurry."

Chen Kaishan knew what Cheng Zongyang meant and gave a wry smile. "More and more factions are entering the Immortal City now, and their members are almost all Martial Artists at or above the Upper Three Grades of cultivation. As the Chief of the Da Yi Commerce Branch, I’m naturally a little anxious."

"At this rate, you’ll probably have problems breaking through to the Innate realm. You need to stop and stabilize your foundation first," Cheng Zongyang advised. "Otherwise, forget about becoming a Cultivator; you’ll have a hard time even reaching the Innate realm."

"Alright." Chen Kaishan was quick to accept the advice.

The two continued to chat for a while, and Cheng Zongyang learned more about the current situation of the Da Yi Commerce Association.

It was just as he had initially envisioned: the Da Yi Commerce Branch primarily handled business for ordinary people.

Firewood, rice, oil, salt, soy sauce, vinegar, tea—all sorts of daily necessities for food, clothing, housing, and transportation. By avoiding direct competition with the Cheng Clan Commerce Association, the Da Yi Commerce Association was also making a fortune.

After all, the Da Yi Commerce Association was the only comprehensive Commerce Association here. Coupled with their reasonable prices, they could satisfy almost any demand.

This outcome was also what Cheng Zongyang had expected. The Da Yi Commerce Association was enormous and had an abundant supply of goods. By having them sell these items, the basic needs of the Immortal City could be supplied in the greatest possible quantity.

’Of course, the main reason is that I don’t have that kind of inventory.’

At this point, Chen Kaishan brought up something Cheng Zongyang had instructed him to do. "Before I brought Yu Chief here, you tasked me with collecting death row inmates and serious criminals from all over. The more, the better. Do you still remember this?"

Upon hearing this, Cheng Zongyang immediately replied, "I remember. I thought you had forgotten."

Chen Kaishan was speechless. "You gave me specific instructions. How could I have been negligent? But you needed a lot of people, and since there was no great rush, I’ve been slowly searching in various places."