Published: February 12, 2025
Ye Zhongming actually didn't like being called the owner of the villa. It felt a bit rustic and way too full of a martial arts vibe.
People from Cloud Summit called him boss, chief, Zhong Ming, Brother Ye, or Little Ye. Outside, most referred to him as Boss Ye. Those with closer relationships and higher statuses called him Zhong Ming or brother, while those with a bit of distance might politely call him Mr. Ye.
There were a few who called him the owner of the villa, but they were few.
For some reason, Ji Rui Guang liked to call him that.
In the past, they could be considered enemies. Apart from not having large-scale conflicts, the ordinary skirmishes between Cloud Summit Villa and the Resistance Zone were numerous. After cooperating fully with Commander Mu, their relations with several other Resistance Zones had even cooled to freezing points, leading to attacks on Cloud Summit and subsequent retaliations.
However, Ji Rui Guang's actions later left Ye Zhongming somewhat puzzled about what this big shot wanted to do. He had helped Mu Hanyi maneuver through situations, saved people, yet delivered gifts to Cloud Summit. The higher-ups at Cloud Summit pondered for a long time, unable to discern his intentions.
Was he trying to mend relations with Cloud Summit? Or was it a signal for peace? Or did he have some demands, using this as a pretext to soften relations?
Regardless, there was now a premise for Ye Zhongming and Ji Rui Guang to meet and talk instead of attacking each other.
Ye Zhongming shook hands with the leader of the Resistance Zone. It had been a long time since he had experienced such a formality, and he found himself a bit unaccustomed to it.
By Ji Rui Guang's side was a being that wasn't human but rather a creature covered in green scales, somewhat resembling a lizardman from games, just without a tail.
The leader of the Resistance Zone glanced at the tent behind him and whispered, "Keep it down. It shouldn't disturb anyone."
This guy clearly knew which race's camp this was and who was inside.
Ye Zhongming nodded and looked around, spotting a few stone stools, indicating to sit there.
These things were everywhere in the novice camp; anyone could make one in seconds.
"Let me be direct. We're all from the national district; I think we should cooperate."
The phrase "we're all from the national district" had effects in any place outside of it, and it was no exception for Ye Zhongming.
"Temporarily, two things: equipment and medicine."
This was not something Ye Zhongming had not anticipated, considering the moniker of the King of Cloud Summit was also the King of Equipment, well-known in the national district. Anyone who could possess a piece of equipment personally made by Ye Zhongming would certainly be envied.
Despite Ye Zhongming's high output and quality in manufacturing equipment, the vast majority was consumed by Cloud Summit Villa itself. The rest was prioritized for allied use, making the few that flowed out quite precious.
"I just want to discuss the method of trading. Can we change the format?"
Ji Rui Guang stated the main reason for coming here today.
If they were to purchase solely with points, anyone could do so, regardless of being from the national district. Since he mentioned that emotional premise, there must be a purpose behind it.
Ye Zhongming gestured for him to continue.
"Points are crucial. As fellow agents, we need to consider the interests of the races behind us, so we can't solely rely on points for purchases. I was thinking, could we replace points with some other items or means? For example, we could list some materials you need, and we can go find them to offset part of the value, and so on."
"Of course, there are other means..." Ji Rui Guang whispered.
Listening to him, Ye Zhongming couldn't help but admire this big shot, who truly was once the number one in the national district. His thoughts were exceptional; even Ye Zhongming, who had initially been indifferent, was moved by what he said.
After some consideration, the King of Cloud Summit proposed a few conditions and his own ideas, and the two sat together discussing for over half an hour.