921 A Man Must Be Virtuous! (2/2)

He fiddled with the idea in his head and still reached the same conclusion. Even those who were deemed geniuses — those who are enlightened enough after understanding the concept of 'nothing ventured, nothing gained'— would think the same.

Else, why put in the effort?

It was true that everyone was an unethical merchant deep down in their bones. The only difference was in whether they could actually complete the entire process of being one!

”This time, I came here to settle this myself as I haven't found suitable candidates on my side yet… After everything has settled down, I'll send my majordomo to liaise with you, Elder Feng. Actually, he's not quite a stranger to you, I believe.”

”It's that little fatty, isn't it?”

Yun Yang laughed heartily.

He was aware that the little fatty, Qian Duoduo, did not leave a good impression for Feng Guohai and his men. After all, anybody would think that he was a questionable character if they find him mincing about in the streets with Ethereal Amethysts in hand.

”That little fatty doesn't have your gimmicky tricks; if you're confident enough to send him over to receive the goods and resources, be sure to send along a mighty bodyguard as a precaution.”

Feng Guohai continued. ”Or else, that little fatty might just be abducted at any time. We'll be working for nothing then. It'll be a waste of effort, like scooping water with a wicker basket.”

Yun Yang nodded his head, whole-heartedly in agreement. ”You're right, Elder Feng. You should assign this said bodyguard as a foolproof measure.”

Feng Guohai widened his eyes. It's my job to assign one just because I suggested it?

It's just a suggestion, and it's one to help you prevent unwanted outcomes — how did this suddenly become my job?

You brat, you're really going to just go with what I say, don't you? You're really going to latch onto my words, just like that?

”Think about it, Elder Feng. If my majordomo were to be abducted…” Yun Yang breezed on casually. ”It's not entirely my loss. In truth, I don't have much men on my side and our strength is weak. Perhaps you should handpick the person yourself — take a look at who would be a fine bodyguard among them to be assigned to the little fatty, as a precautionary measure?”

Feng Guohai forced out a smile. ”... Sigh, fine, fine. I'll assign a bodyguard to him.”

Frankly speaking, to assure that those gains with astronomical value could arrive promptly, the strength of Yun Yang and his men was not really up to the mark.

”I might trade for something a little special this time, so, your resources better be amazing and quickly delivered. A successful trade lies in good teamwork and mutual reciprocation. It won't be enough if I'm the only one who's contributing benevolently.” Yun Yang reminded the hapless man before he left.

Feng Guohai's eyes twinkled. ”Noted!”

Yun Yang might have just left, but Feng Guohai was already packing the items.

It was best to place these items in storage at the first moment possible.

This was especially since Yun Yang's final reminder was of utmost importance; it had to be handled as quickly as possible.

Meanwhile, Yun Yang went on his way with ease.

…

The construction of the Residence of Nine Supremes had finally been completed.

The vicinity of the entire encampment was shrouded in a light veil of fog. The sect had a divine vibe, looking like a palace sitting in the clouds.

The nine peaks surrounding the Residence of Nine Supremes echoed at each other from a distance as tufts of white clouds drifted between them gently.