Published: March 8, 2025
Several old men negotiating with Chu Yang were so angry that their eyes turned blue. Even after the negotiations ended, their gaze towards him was filled with the desire to swallow him whole!
This guy was just too difficult to deal with. He was like a stingy old henâtrying to take advantage of him was harder than ascending to the sky!
"You guys from the Li family, I truly admire you... each one of you is as stingy as a dragonfly... every single one of you is a veteran tough nut. Trying to take advantage of you all is harder than climbing to heaven!"
Chu Yang, having gained some benefits while pretending to be aggrieved, said, "Youâve taken all the advantages... Iâve suffered a huge loss in this negotiation..."
This statement caused the several old men who had just negotiated with him, nearly exhausted, to spit out blood in unison.
Who exactly is the tough nut here?
Who exactly has suffered a big loss?
"One must speak with a conscience..." One of the old men trembled as he raised a finger to speak, but was interrupted by Li Tongtian.
"Since the conditions have been negotiated, and the matter is settled, thereâs no point in saying more!"
Li Tongtian stated directly, "Next, we need to arrange accommodations for Brother Zi. He should be given the best guest room first. Tomorrow afternoon, weâll dispatch personnel to take care of his daily needs. Remember, Brother Zi will be residing here long-term; we must select the best resources, the finest areas, and the most refined personnel. As for the maids, select them with preference."
"This afternoon, everything regarding Brother Zi must be arranged, including his identity waist token, etc. Everything must be in place!"
"If we are allies, we must show the utmost sincerity in our dealings; only by giving our true hearts can we earn genuine trust."
Li Tongtian spoke with a serious demeanor.
"Tomorrow morning, you will dispatch capable personnel to accompany Brother Zi to survey the Amethyst Mine... As for us old fogies, we wonât accompany you... However, there is one thing I must make clear: if anyone has the audacity to offend Brother Zi and provoke his anger, then... I will definitely not let it slide!"
As an important figure from the Li family's ancestry, Li Tongtian's words carried significant weight.
After he finished speaking, he quickly and discreetly exchanged glances with Chu Yang, making the negotiators realize: you fools! Did you really think you were negotiating with him? This was merely a formality... As for the Amethyst, whatâs wrong with extracting it and storing it with him? Isnât that for our own reserves?
Once the plan succeeds, however much Amethyst he stores, we will reclaim!
And, weâll even take his life along with it!
The old men understood the implication.
Chu Yang was naturally aware of this as well. Li Tongtian's words sounded impressive, but there was a discrepancy in timing: he would first stay in the guest room tonight. Tomorrow morning, personnel would accompany him to survey the Amethyst Mine; only in the afternoon would resources be allocated for him.
If during the morning's survey of the Amethyst Mine, it turns out this 'heir of the Amethyst Noble Family' doesnât have the capability or cannot extract it... then he could forget about resources being allocated in the afternoon; even his life would be in jeopardy.
That afternoon, the Li family members brought Chu Yang to stay in the guest room.
Chu Yang naturally had to put on a furious face to show that he had suffered a great loss. He entered with a stern expression, and when the housekeeper of the Li family tried to follow him in to help tidy up, he slammed the door shut, nearly pinching the man's nose in the door.
He was filled with anger: Who do you think you are? If you donât produce results tomorrow, Iâll personally deal with you!
Chu Yang was undoubtedly worried about the same issue.
The Sword Spirit could definitely extract the Amethyst Mine, and he had come this time, partly to take advantage, and secondly... also to lay the groundwork for Mo Tianji's future plans.