Chapter 8 Bridges (Happy New Year to all book friends)

legance. This carefully crafted performance also caused quite a stir among the onlookers."Master Cheng, how polite of you" Chong Xuanmingguang hurriedly replied, "Everyone who comes here is a guest. T...The gigantic merchant ship cuts through the waves, every part of its hull existing in its own order.

The merchant fleet moved swiftly and in an orderly fashion, the turmoil of the hold unknown to all.

In this dimly lit hold, crammed full of cargo, silence only intensifies the feeling of claustrophobia.

Su She, of course, could not forget the name he had heard. Back when he was defeated by the Zhu Bao Merchant Association and driven to a desperate situation, Chong Xuan Sheng was still just Chong Xuan Zun’s subordinate, a challenger considered a joke by everyone.

No one believed that the unremarkable, overweight man could win the position of head of the family and inherit the title of "Bo望".

Just like Su Xie, he never expected that the wealthy and powerful Treasure Pavilion, which had colluded with a vast network of interests, would be crushed by a single, fat finger.

He used to be such an innocent-looking little chubby boy.

He is now a top figure in the East, a giant in every sense of the word.

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He has always remained in the shadows, and he disbanded the Chamber of Commerce only to rebuild it with a complex power structure. Isn't that because he fears Chong Xuan Sheng

But he and his Chang Commerce Alliance always remained under Chongxuan's control.

His strategic thinking is very much like a joke.

His painstaking efforts were for others to get married in!

Fortunately, evildoers will be met with their own kind.

No matter who grinds whom, it's all good.

He is too kind, Qin Guang Wang wouldn't be.

He looked at Yin Guan, waiting for the leader's decision.

The ferocious Qin Guangwang fell silent for a moment before calmly telling Mazongshu, "Calculate how much this cargo is worth and pay me in cash."

Su She widened his eyes, he didn't expect that Qin Guangwang had such a small appetite.

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You are really angry!

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Let's fight to the death with Bo Wanghou!

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How much money have you made these years with the Chang Shang Alliance Do you know how well it's doing Now you want just this cargo ship, aren't you going to lose a fortune

Show the same ruthless determination when dealing with the elite as you would when killing a chicken.

You go first!

Yin Guan turned his head and looked over. "What does Yama have to say"

Su Xie lowered his head respectfully: “I’m calculating the value of the cargo on this ship. We can’t let anyone cheat you out of even a fraction, not a single copper coin.”

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Yin Guan looks back at Ma Zongshu.

Ma Zongshu said: "I need to ask the Marquis."

Yin Guan said in a soft voice, "I'll only wait for fifteen minutes."

It didn't take a minute, and Mazongshu returned shortly after leaving the hold, saying to Yinguan: "The Marquis wants to communicate with you personally."

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Yin Guan sat back down in that chair and said nonchalantly, "Let him come."

Master Mazongxu took out an ancient wooden round mirror inlaid with mountain patterns. This mirror hung in midair, radiating a clear light. As Yin looked at it, the light spread apart, and in the middle of the mirror surface, Chongxuan Sheng was already seated on a specially made large chair, waiting quietly.

His physique was too massive, giving off a sense of bulging out of the mirror, as if this mirror itself could not contain him.

“This is my first meeting with King Qin Guang, and he's much more refined than I imagined.” The current Bo Wang Hou smiled warmly, appearing very kind.

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Yin Guan's hands were clasped together as he smiled faintly, "This is our first meeting, and you already tried to steal the property belonging to my subordinates. You nobles and marquesses are truly not honorable people."

Zhong Xuan chuckled and said, “One is killing the goose that lays the golden eggs, and the other is taking the whole goose away. It's hard to say who is worse for Su She. But for the goose itself, the choice is quite simple.”

“Chickens have no right to choose.” said Yin Guandao.

“So, we’ll decide for him then.” Chong Xuan Sheng said. “This comes down to a question of who is faster, who gets there first.”

Yin Guan looked at this dead fat man: "Others are out there as assassins, living and dying, supplementing the Chamber of Commerce. How many times did they have their heads on the edge of a knife, while still thinking about the way out for the Business Alliance, remotely controlling the direction of the Business Alliance... After so much hard work, you say to swallow it all up, leaving not even a bone shard, isn't that a bit excessive"

"A pig was raised for a year, fed with the best food and drink, not allowed to go hungry even once. By the end of the year, it grew fat and strong, and it was time to slaughter it. Neighbors and friends received a share, relatives and acquaintances were also given some, this is what is called 'year pig'." Zhong Xuansheng spread out his hands: "But to be honest, my patience is quite good. If you hadn't come with your knife so roughly to divide the meat, this pig could have been raised for a few more years."

Yin Guan raised his hand and motioned for Su Xie to leave: "Don't listen, he's swearing very badly."

Su Shea and Ma Zongshu both withdrew from the lower compartment, standing like two door gods guarding the doorway.

The sounds within the cabin were muffled, and the waves of the river still pursued the ship.

"When did this happen" Su Sha looked at the vast river, feeling a kind of decadent mood that he knew he shouldn't have.

He used to be so dashing and full of life—celebrating as if there were no tombs filled with withered bones, the officials were all just puppets in their positions, the wastrels in the Duke's mansion were nothing more than pigs he kept on for show. Xu Fang dared to insult him, and was driven to ruin by him. In the internal struggles of the Chongxuan clan, he also dared to interfere, openly taking sides.

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Now that the Divine has manifested and accomplished his purpose, it is easy to establish a new business alliance. However, I seem to have become weak and vulnerable, easily manipulated by others.

Back then, outside Linzi City, he almost killed even Jiang Wang!

The more you strive, the more progress you make...the farther you go.

Once, I thought I could control everything, but that was only because of the special nature of my trade. I clung to the branches of the powerful, basking in their reflected glory. In essence, my vision was too narrow; I didn't know what true power truly meant.

Only after truly becoming "like a god descending" did I realize how vast the heavens and earth are, and how small even the deities are.

And the nominal leader of the Chang Shang Hui, Ma Zongshu, leaned against the hull, his face hidden in the shadows cast by the eaves. He remained silent.

Su She then said, "I trust you most. You are different from someone like Zhang Cheng Hui, you are a grateful person. All these years, I have never thought about—"

“Mr. Su!” Ma Zongshu interrupted him: “Talking like this is pointless. You should know who Bo Wang Hou is, and you should understand that when he comes to me and stands before me, I absolutely will not resist him. You’ve chosen the wrong opponent. The end was set when the alliance with Chang Shang was established. This has nothing to do with agents. Ma Zongshu, Li Zongshu, or Zhang Zongshu, there is no difference.”

"It has nothing to do with you either." Ma Zongshu's voice was calm, but also cruel: "Whether it's Su She or Qing Xi, what difference would they make in front of Bo Xiang Hou"

Su She said no more.

He harbored resentment towards Ma Zongshu, a bitterness born from the other's betrayal and disappointment.

But he knew very well that what Ma Zongshu was saying now was crystal clear.

He also had a fleeting thought of killing Ma Zongshu to vent his rage, but he admitted that he didn't dare do so.

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Perhaps Bo Wanghou didn't care about Ma Zongshu, but he definitely wouldn't want his plan disrupted.

The unwillingness of Bo望 Hou is now a very heavy weight.

"Who would have thought it The two most successful trading companies in Qi state in recent years are both yours." In the cabin, Yin Guan sat down leisurely, with a rare calm demeanor.

Zhong Xuan Sheng laughed innocently: "The He Chang business alliance belongs to Ma Zongshu, and the person behind Ma Zongshu is Su She. I only have De Sheng Trading Company. Our two companies competed fiercely."

"De Sheng Merchant Firm..." Yin Guan recalled the merchant caravan he had infiltrated when fleeing Qi. He hadn't expected back then that the caravan would develop into what it was today, a veritable fat sheep. He couldn't help but laugh: "If I remember correctly, Taixu Pavilion's Jiang Gezhu, has shares in it"

“That was a long time ago,” Chong Xuan said. “He had already retired when he left Qi. He retired cleanly.”

Yin Guan let out an 'ah' and said, "Hou Bo Wang is indeed cautious."

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Zhonghuan said slowly, "These days, everyone has their game to play, everyone has their grand scheme. Those who are plump and strong always need to be careful. And Chang Shangmeng is my year pig, who knows I'm not someone else's year pig"

Yin Guan raised an eyebrow: "You, Bo Wang Hou, are as dazzling as the midday sun in Qi State. With your current business dealings, you're worried about this"

Zhong Xuan Sheng Dao: "When you are prepared, some things may not happen. But when you are unprepared, some things will definitely happen."

“That sounds quite reasonable…” Yin Guan said, then suddenly asked, “Didn't I ask you for this entire shipment of goods earlier”

"It seems so," Heavy Xuan's response left room for further discussion.

Yin Guandao: "If the alliance with Chang Shang is not yours, then this price is inappropriate. What does Your Lordship think"

Zhong Xuan smiled: "I wanted to talk to you about this—you're asking for too little! We are all our own people, how could this Marquis mistreat you"

Yin Guan raised his eyes and said with interest, "How come we're not on the same side"

Zhong Xuan Sheng said, "Between us, there is a solid bridge."

"Oh" Yin Guan looked at him.

“You guessed right, it’s indeed Su Xie.” Chongxuan said with a triumphant smile: “He is both the boss behind Changshang Alliance and the King of Hell from Diyu Wumen. By connecting the four seas and bridging both sides, we have the opportunity to become close partners.”

"Haha! That's right." Yin Guan said, "He's important. He's also very strong!"

“If it weren’t for him, we probably wouldn’t have met.” Chong Xuan said.

"Even if we met, there wouldn't be such a peaceful encounter," Yin Guan said.

Zhong Xuansheng said: "It seems you're not a lover of peace."

Yin Guan smiled faintly. “To be honest, when I heard someone wanted to take the meat from my mouth, the first thing I thought was — kill him.”

Zhong Xuan Sheng also smiled: "I'm a foodie too, so that's why I look so chubby. Normally, I wouldn't even share a single copper coin."

Yin looked at him, her eyes gleaming with a faint light: "I wonder if he's protecting you or me"

"I think we needn't investigate this issue further!" Chong Xuan laughed.

Yin Guan bent his fingers, making a gesture of raising a glass: "For Su Xie's sake. Let us smile and forget past grievances upon meeting."

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Zhong Xuan said: “Su She is certainly a distinguished guest here. However, specific matters need to be addressed specifically.”

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"Of course, business is business," Yin Guan raised his eyes: "Since you also think one shipload of goods is too little, what do you plan to give me"

“I think it depends on our communication going forward—” Chongxuan pressed his forehead with a thick finger: “Ma Zongshu told me about you, and said that you originally wanted to eat clean, but now all you want is a shipload… I think you probably have something to ask of me.”

Yin Guan opened his hands in a gesture of admiration, “You really know everything, no wonder he said you’re incredibly smart!”

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"The bridge between us."

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Zhong Xuan grinned: "I didn't expect Su Shea to know me so well."

Yin Guandao said, "There's a saying that goes—the people who hate you the most understand you the best."

“Before we start our formal communication, I have one more question for you.” Chong Xuan blinked subtly. “Your organization has a King of Bian City. Of course, I'm not very familiar with him, just heard about him. How is he doing now”

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"Two terms," Yin Guan said with regret. "Both died in battle unfortunately."

"I am quite pleased," said Chongxuan Sheng, "and I appreciate your caution."

Yin Guan smiled and said, "I think this is the premise of our conversation."

"I think so," Chongxuan laughed, his smile harmless.

Qin Guang Wang summoned his old subordinates and thoroughly investigated the Yan Luo.

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The King of Equality soaks in a blood-filled tank, awaiting rebirth.

King Biancheng was still unaware of his demise in battle. Under the leadership of his sister, Jiang An'an, he was participating in a thrilling and intense expedition.

... ancient fissures, rocks tumbling down, mountain spirits, volcanic eruptions, vicious beasts from the inner layers of the earth...

I'm... really nervous.

For fear that I might accidentally scare away all the danger.

The pioneering explorer, Stunned Grey, now manifested in a true form of ten feet tall and thirty feet long. His four legs trod fire, his body shrouded in black smoke, like a beast emerging from the underworld, running through the mountains and forests.

If it weren't for the occasional sticking out of its tongue and drooling, and sometimes its eyes being a little too vacant, it would truly be very majestic.

The expedition leader, Jiang An'an, carried her Zhaoxue Jinghong Sword, her movements graceful and agile. She followed closely behind the clumsy Chuigui, cautiously surveying her surroundings and issuing instructions to guide the team, proving herself a capable leader.

Deputy leader Ye Qingyu held a delicate Sky Star Cloud Compass, rapidly constructing and replicating the terrain within hundreds of miles. Even the bark of each ancient tree was clearly depicted. Then, she put the compass away and asked nervously, "Captain, the fog is so thick here that we can't see anything. What should we do next"

"Keep up." Captain Jiang An'an glanced at the map in her hand, her words concise.

Explorer Jiang Wang, due to his exceptional abilities, was deemed to be overshadowing the enjoyment of the expedition. As a result, he was stripped of his right to speak and forbidden from taking action. He could only follow silently at the tail end of the team.

The location for this expedition was chosen as the Uten Mountain Range.

The members of this expedition are: Captain Jiang An'an, Deputy Captain Ye Qingyu, scout and mount Chuntou, and team member Jiang Wang.

If Jiang An'an went adventuring with her senior brothers and sisters, A Chou would usually accompany her, so there was rarely any danger. However, they wouldn't venture too far from Yun Guo, always staying within the surrounding areas to travel.

With the participation of the world's best brother this time, Jiang Anan was much bolder and decisively set her sights on this place she had never dared to come before.

It is said that there is an ancient demon's lair here, and it is also very close to the Feng Hou Forest.

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The trace of ancient monsters, the re-confirmation of myths about transcendence by the wind...all deeply attract adventurers from all over the world. It is an adventure land in the dreams of countless heroes and heroines.

(The End)th hands, her expressionless face betraying nothing. After the venerable master had gracefully accepted it, she folded her hands before her chest and spoke in a measured tone: "Two years ago, I reache...