Chapter 65: Zhang Zhongchang (1/2)
When the trio was comprehending Dao inside the spatial displacement, many cultivators who were roaming around the Blackwood Forest were surprised by the sudden bedazzling light emitted by the lotus during its transformation.
”What is that light? Is that a treasure?” asked a young cultivator.
”It's maybe that treasure, the one that impossible to get,” said a middle-aged cultivator. He seemed to be a veteran among the cultivators.
”Nonsense! Nothing is impossible in this world as long as we put in an effort. Let's go before the other claim the treasure!” said the young cultivator rebutted the middle-aged cultivator's comment with an inspiring tone and rushed toward the lake direction.
”It's good to be young as it's okay for you to be stupid and hot-blooded,” the middle-aged man didn't argue with the young cultivator and only let out a little sigh.
Peoples who got curious—mostly newbie cultivators, swarmed the lake perimeter and competed with each other to be the first person to arrive at the treasure location.
Unfortunately for them, no matter what movement techniques they executed or treasures they used, they couldn't move closer to more than a 1-mile radius from the treasure. Despite how fast they tried to move forward, other people only saw them running in place, stuck at their original spot.
Other experienced cultivators who come to join the fun alarmed by the strange situation.
The cultivators who had heard or personally witnessed the treasure before were very familiar with this phenomenon, but to their knowledge, the area affected by the phenomenon wasn't this large.
They could guess that there must be some changes that happened to the treasure and then decided to wait on the sideline, wishing that whatever technique or formation that prevent them from approaching the treasure would finally disappear.
Meanwhile, the younger cultivators still tried with all methods they have in their arsenal, refusing to acknowledge their inability to breach the barrier. Of course, all their efforts were futile.
”Make a way! Make a way!”
Some uniform-wearing cultivators shouted with a commanding tone, and a man followed them from behind. The man's appearance was around 30 years old, with an amiable smile plastered on his face and calculative eyes—giving an impression of an experienced merchant.
”What the hell?! Who do you-” one young cultivator who got annoyed by the group's arrogant attitude was about to burst into anger, but his voice suddenly stifled when he recognized the man escorted by the group.
”I apologize for my rude behavior earlier, Lord Zhang. I-it...it truly wasn't my intention to offend you,” said the young man while bowing deeply to the man in front of him.
Although he was still young and inexperienced, he wasn't living under a rock to not recognized someone as prominent as this big shot. His complexion turned pale, and his body began sweating profusely as he imagined how grave the consequence was if he made this middle-aged man angry.
”Please raise your head. Don't worry, it just a small matter. I won't take any offense because of this,” said Lord Zhang in a gentle tone, still smiling.
”Thank you... thank you, lord…” the young cultivators bowed his head once more and quickly move to the sideline, allowing Lord Zhang and his entourage to pass.
”Zhang Zhongchang is really broad-minded. No wonder he could take charge of the Eastern Star Chamber of Commerce's branch at such a young age.”
”Yes, he is an exemplary merchant, always prefer to make a friend instead of an enemy.”
”The Eastern Star Chamber of Commerce is very lucky to have a talent like him.”
In this world where the strong ruled, people like Zhang Zhongchang, who still acted cordial and amiable despite his high status and impressive strength, could be counted on the finger. With his character and demeanor, his meteoric rise in the business world was indeed inevitable.