"Please go ahead."
The middle-aged man hurriedly said.
"The person I want to ask Huayun Trading Company to find is named Zheng Wenlong. He's just like me—a next-generation ascender, a devout follower of the God of Wealth."
He and I were sworn brothers through life and death. In the most difficult times, I even received help from the God of Wealth..." Only then did Long Chen tell the middle-aged man about the next session.
After hearing this, the middle-aged man realized that Long Chen actually had such a deep connection with the God of Wealth.
"Actually, you could just tell me the reason...," the middle-aged man said a bit embarrassed.
"That's not good. Business is business, personal favors are personal favors. It's better if we discuss cooperation first, then personal favors." Long Chen said with a smile.
Long Chen has his own pride. If he starts with favors, it feels like relying on someone else's roof, asking for favors.
Long Chen's relationship with Zheng Wenlong was obvious, but when discussing business with Zheng Wenlong, he always set aside personal feelings. Business is business, and nothing else gets involved.
What made Long Chen most comfortable working with Huayun Sect was that he didn't have to owe favors, because favors are the hardest things to repay in this world.
"Sorry, I am very rude. My name is Xuanming. You may address me by my name directly, but I haven't asked your full name yet." The middle-aged man slapped his forehead, a bit embarrassed.
"My name is Long Chen." Long Chen said.
"Master Long?" Xuanming was taken aback.
Long Chen was also taken aback. Seeing Long Chen's expression, Xuan Ming couldn't help but smile and said, "It really is you." "
I didn't expect to be so famous?" Long Chen laughed.
"You beat up the leader of the Dark Tiger Alliance in front of the city gate, challenging all the prodigies. Such a big incident has long been well known.
Even I, who rarely go out, have received the news. I just didn't expect that you were that legendary figure. Xuan Ming smiled and continued,
"I will handle Zheng Wenlong's matter immediately. However, as you know, our Huayun Trading Company spans hundreds of regions and thousands of provinces, with disciples numbering in the hundreds of millions. Continuing this investigation will probably take quite some time."
Long Chen nodded and said, "I understand. I can wait. Zheng Wenlong and I are like brothers. We've worked together for many years and have helped me so much. I definitely want to find him."
Before I find Zheng Wenlong, I can only trouble Brother Xuanming for now. I hope you won't mind. "
Not at all, young Brother Long Chen has unlimited potential. In the future, he'll only bring us greater business opportunities for our Huayun Chamber of Commerce—a big deal delivered right to your door. If this counts as trouble, Xuanming would want to be plagued by trouble every day." Xuan Ming laughed heartily.
"That's excellent. I have some matters to attend to, so I won't disturb you." Long Chen stood up to take his leave, and Xuan Ming personally escorted him out of Huayun Trading Company.
When Long Chen reached the door, a maid handed him a purple jade token. Xuan Ming handed it to Long Chen with both hands, saying, "
This is the honored jade token of our Huayun Chamber of Commerce, and also our token of our association. Holding this jade token will be treated with the warmest hospitality at any Huayun Chamber of Commerce or any auction house under its jurisdiction."
"Thank you so much, Brother Xuanming. I take my leave."
After Long Chen finished speaking, he said goodbye to Xuanming. Xuanming had been politely seeing Long Chen off at the door, watching Long Chen leave before returning to the trading company.
...
"Long Chen, what are you doing here?"
Long Chen had just left Huayun Trading Company when someone grabbed him. Long Chen was taken aback and said,
"Senior, why are you here too?"
That person was none other than Bai Shishi's mother. She hadn't expected to run into her here.
Bai Shishi's mother looked at Long Chen in surprise, because she happened to see Xuan Ming escorting Long Chen out as she passed by.
Xuan Ming's attire clearly showed he was a high-ranking executive at Huayun Trading Company, holding a high position and power. He actually personally escorted Long Chen out, and his face was full of enthusiasm, leaving her completely stunned.
"I was planning to help you visit the trading firm in a couple of days, but you were so impatient and came straight to me. You sure have the guts, connecting with you yourself?" Bai Shishi's mother said.
"Hehe, it's such a small matter. If I find it a bit inappropriate to trouble you, I'll come and take a look myself.
Coincidentally, during the next session, I had a good brother, a devout follower of the God of Wealth. I myself had received the blessing of the God of Wealth, so I came to ask them for help and contact my brother.
The senior at Huayun Trading Company was very enthusiastic and agreed without hesitation. It was just a small matter. Long Chen explained.
Long Chen didn't dare say anything. In the future, he would do business for Huayun Trading Company alone, since he was a disciple of Lingxiao Academy. Doing so would seem like betraying his own insider.
But Long Chen had many things in his hands and dared not show them to the light. He couldn't convert them into what he needed at Lingxiao Academy, so Huayun Trading Company was the only choice.
"Senior, what have you been doing?" Long Chen asked.
"There are friends from Lingxiao Academy in Silvermoon City. I'll find someone to gather information." Bai Shishi's mother sent a soul message, clearly indicating this was a secret and should not be leaked.
"Is that the one in front of the city gate?" Long Chen also sent a voice transmission.
"No, it's the other person. Although our academy is low-key, our network of connections is still quite large.
I didn't expect your soul power to be so strong. Yesterday, when I communicated with him through soul communication, you detected it. Bai Shishi's mother said.
"Just lucky."
"By the way, there's something I want to tell you. You have to answer me seriously." Bai Shishi's mother said seriously.
"What do you think?"
"Actually, our academy has been developing quietly for so many years, and we never pay attention to outside rumors.
Few outsiders know the true strength of our academy. The reason many keep provoking us is actually just a test.
Some are the ones behind the scenes, fanning the flames and trying to probe our Lingxiao Academy. Especially this time, the major powers have even blocked our academy, and some even treat our disciples as prey, charging us by head. Bai Shishi's mother said with a gloomy expression.
Long Chen couldn't help but be furious: "They're way too arrogant!" "
They really are arrogant. I know they're doing this on purpose. Let's see if our Lingxiao Academy will back down again.
If our Lingxiao Academy retreats again, its reputation will plummet. We've been on the decline for a long time, and now we're pushed to the edge of a cliff.
Originally, we didn't plan to compete. The true experts of the War God Hall didn't participate in this tournament, but now it seems hopeless—the opponent is starting to force us.
I have already reported the situation here to the dean, who is quite casual and replied with just three words: "Let's see what happens."
So, I want to ask your attitude: are you really trying to win first place in the competition? "Bai Shishi's mother said seriously.
"Of course, that dragon scale is crucial to me, and I am determined to obtain it." Long Chen nodded.
"Alright then, this time you all go all out. When we get back, I'll break the seal inside Shishi's body, and we'll fight them all out." The light in Bai Shishi's mother's eyes gradually grew sharper.
"Seal?" Long Chen was taken aback.