Inside the meeting hall, Fang Qingyuan sat in the main seat, waiting for the two parties to hand over a large sum of Spirit Stones as rent.
However, what they said next wiped the smile from Fang Qingyuan's face. He heard Gao Shouli of the Vast Collection Pavilion say:
"I believe Master Fang misunderstands. The Vast Collection Pavilion opening a store in the Yuanling Square Marketplace won't bring you much income in Spirit Stones. Rather, it will be beneficial in other ways."
Hearing this, Fang Qingyuan remained impassive. He glanced at Wan Bochong, the Cultivator from the Treasure Pavilion, and saw that he was smiling and nodding in agreement with Gao Shouli's words.
'These two old foxes... when did they team up? Aren't you two supposed to be at odds? Why are you suddenly acting like kindred spirits?'
Fang Qingyuan scoffed inwardly, but his expression remained calm as he asked:
