Chapter 134: Chapter 114: Li Changqing Gets Misunderstood Again

"Such an opponent is terrifying, more so than the Hai family, which is why what we should do now is befriend them, rather than offend them."

Xia Ye slowly said, "Besides, the people behind the Evergreen Commerce Association truly know how to handle things. They have given us quite a bit of benefit, allowing us to savor a sip of the soup, even avenging me. Although I couldn’t kill Hai Songtao with my own hands, being able to eradicate the Hai family in my lifetime is enough for me."

"Indeed." The young man also said, "Killing Hai Songtao really was a delight!"

The Purple Spot Fierce Tiger Vehicle slowly left Dao Mark City.

Not only the various families and powers involved this time, but even the Yunling Sect had realized what was happening.

Lin Shengnan directly sent a letter to his daughter Lin Wangshu, instructing her to arrange the distribution of benefits to the Evergreen Commerce Association.

Do it quickly.

We can’t fall behind others, and we can’t let the Evergreen Commerce Association think that the Yunling Sect doesn’t understand proper conduct.

While other forces might still be guessing at the power behind the Evergreen Commerce Association, Lin Shengnan had seen it firsthand; Li Changqing’s power, in his opinion, was at least at the level of Innate Great Perfection, not something the Yunling Sect could afford to offend.

After reading the letter, Lin Wangshu, upon learning of Zou Zhengfan and Xia Ye’s actions, also realized the true intention of the Evergreen Commerce Association.

Lin Wangshu quickly prepared gifts, and then hurried to visit the Evergreen Commerce Association in the afternoon.

As soon as one family made a move, other families began to react as well.

In these recent days, Yan Leisheng had been inundated with all kinds of gifts from various bigwigs, and these gifts were exceedingly extravagant.

Yan Leisheng went from initially being shocked and amazed to later becoming numb, even able to adeptly handle meetings with various bigwigs.

That sense of calm further convinced the subsequent bigwigs of the true formidable strength of the Evergreen Commerce Association.

Otherwise, how could a mere Martial Artist at the level of Postnatal Great Perfection face them with such poise and assurance!

Meanwhile, in Changting Town, Yan Botao and others also received messages from Yan Leisheng.

Yan Botao, Zhao Yiqiu, and Bai Jingfei looked at the list of gifts Yan Leisheng sent with disbelief in their eyes.

There were nearly ten property deeds from various cities alone.

These places could definitely serve as branch locations for the commerce association in the future.

As for silver taels and various other treasures, they were countless.

The silver alone amounted to an astounding eight million taels.

The three of them sat there in silence for a long time, such enormous wealth was so outrageous that all the families in Changting Town combined could barely gather two million taels to purchase the current Evergreen Commerce Association.

"So that’s how it is." After a long time, Zhao Yiqiu muttered in shock, "I didn’t expect everything to be within Mr. Changqing’s plan!"

"Mr. Changqing realized that with our strength, we simply couldn’t compete for the Hai family’s possessions, so he decided to do nothing and just wait for them to bring it to us obediently!"

"I understand now! Mr. Changqing had someone assassinate Hai Songtao not only to eliminate the Hai family but also to give other forces a reminder."

"This firmly established the name of our Evergreen Commerce Association." Zhao Yiqiu became excited, as if he understood Li Changqing’s intention.

It was a strategy that killed two birds with one stone.

The effects it brought were truly astounding.

"No wonder Mr. Changqing chose to use assassination to kill Hai Songtao." Bai Jingfei seemed to understand as well, "A strong man like Hai Songtao died mysteriously at home without anyone realizing it, so naturally, others would understand the implications."

"Thus, since they’ve meddled with the Hai family’s benefits and don’t want to supply us, they also fear that they might one day mysteriously die at home." Bai Jingfei’s excitement grew as he spoke, "Mr. Changqing is indeed no ordinary person!"

"A great strategist indeed!" Yan Botao also exclaimed, "Even though the chief strategist is in retreat, he had secretly arranged everything long ago."

"Oh." At this moment, Zhao Yiqiu sighed lightly and even put down the feather fan in his hand.

"Old Zhao, what’s the matter?" Bai Jingfei asked curiously, "Things have developed so well, our Evergreen Commerce Association’s future is so promising, and we’re profiting greatly. Why are you sighing instead?"

"Ladies and gentlemen." Zhao Yiqiu glanced at the two, speaking heavily, "From the start of the commerce association to now, as our Evergreen Commerce Association resonates throughout Minghong State, let me ask, which of these steps did the three of us actually take? Everything was already planned by Mr. Changqing, did we contribute even a fraction?"

"Brother Yan, you only killed one Hou Wu, but that small fry was also dispensable, almost having no impact in Mr. Changqing’s plan." Zhao Yiqiu’s words left Yan Botao and Bai Jingfei in silence.

A president and two vice presidents, they really could say they had done nothing substantial.

"Before the commerce association even started, Mr. Changqing had already secured the Yunling Sect, making Yunling Commerce Association unwilling to oppose us. Then, with the Hai family’s situation, it was Mr. Changqing who dealt with it, solving the biggest trouble with the Hai family."

"Originally, we thought we wouldn’t participate in dividing the spoils, as our strength wasn’t enough. Unexpectedly, in the end, our Evergreen Commerce Association didn’t just get a piece of the pie; we took the lion’s share of the benefits from the Hai family incident. Yet, we three did almost nothing, just sitting here watching the commerce association grow. Honestly, I feel a bit ashamed to face Mr. Changqing."

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