Chapter 712 - 99: Encountering the Artifact Spirit Again

When the tributor of Jinhua Commerce Association revealed the truth about the "Array Puncture," the whole room was in an uproar!

"He killed four opponents of the same cultivation level single-handedly, and the last one conceded in fear!"

"He defeated four opponents in less than the time it takes for an incense stick to burn!"

"How many trump cards did Nine Tripods Commerce Association give him?"

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Inside Nine Tripods Commerce Association, everyone was also looking at Tong Yaoyao.

They also wanted to know how many strong trump cards she had given to this Honored Guest from Chang’an.

After a momentary lapse, Tong Yaoyao raised her hand calmly: "There’s no need for any questions from you all, just remember, as long as you work for my Commerce Association, you will certainly not be treated unfairly."

Tong Yaoyao’s calmness made everyone’s hearts pause.

Especially the group of elders, whose eyes towards Tong Yaoyao became more respectful and apprehensive.

Previously when Tong Jiesheng was in command of the Commerce Association, the Elder Hall had little voice. Two years ago, when Tong Yaoyao assumed the role of Patriarch, some elders had some minor thoughts.

After all, Tong Jiesheng’s power as an Ascendant left them suffocated.

And Tong Yaoyao did not possess the strength to crush them in cultivation.

However, at this moment, after being in the Commerce Association for two years without showing her hand, Chang’an True Man’s performance surprised them greatly.

They completely relinquished any underestimation of the seemingly non-dominant Tong Yaoyao.

"We will follow the president’s orders!" All of them bowed in unison.

Meanwhile, the four Business Alliance members belonging to Nine Tripods Commerce Association set their minds at ease.

"The foundation of Nine Tripods Commerce Association is unfathomable!"

"The new President Tong is modest and patient, surely a person who accomplishes great tasks."

As for Fierce Tiger Commerce Association and Taian Commerce Association, they seemed as if struck by lightning.

By now, they realized they might have fallen into Tong Yaoyao’s scheme.

Unfortunately, it was all too late now, as this time only Chang’an True Man representing Nine Tripods Commerce Association showed their foundation, while Nine Tripods Commerce Association didn’t even appear.

They were still unable to completely ascertain Tong Yaoyao’s attitude.

Similarly, Chang’an True Man’s performance deeply shocked them regarding Nine Tripods Commerce Association’s foundation.

Above the Golden Radiance Immortal City,

Li Ji’an looked down at the group from Jinhua Commerce Association: "President Wu, can you now fulfill your promise?"

Wu Yishan, who knew the truth, was already ashen-faced.

It wasn’t because he was worried about Li Ji’an’s demands, but because he was worried about the Nine Tripods Commerce Association, which had been lying dormant for two years.

It was apparent that he had misjudged.

Nine Tripods Commerce Association would likely succeed as the Commerce Alliance Leader.

Once so, his actions against Chang’an True Man today would certainly lead to suppression within the Alliance!

"Compensation! Must strive to compensate!" As thoughts flashed, he already made up his mind.

Just now, his attitude towards Nine Tripods Commerce Association had made Fierce Tiger Commerce Association clearly understand his resolution.

Now that he had lost, he ought to agree to Chang’an True Man’s conditions; it was entirely reasonable.

While meeting Chang’an True Man’s demands, he must compensate as much as possible to avoid misunderstandings at Fierce Tiger Commerce Association.

"Chang’an True Man, your skill is outstanding; I, Wu, am convinced, and I will uphold the Alliance’s agreement, fulfilling all of Chang’an True Man’s conditions! Please." Wu Yishan immediately bowed to Li Ji’an and gestured for him to enter the Commerce Association.

Li Ji’an nodded slightly and waved his hand toward Ning Sujin, who then threw Wu Yehua back to Jinhua Commerce Association.

"Pa!" Wu Yishan immediately slapped Wu Yehua awake and sternly said: "You ungrateful son, who gave you the courage to be disrespectful to Alchemist Guo and not quickly apologize to Alchemist Guo and Chang’an True Man!"

Wu Yehua had just woken up and hadn’t had the chance to complain to Wu Yishan before being scolded harshly, his expression stiffened.

Seeing the high and mighty Li Ji’an and the surrounding situation, he had a bad premonition.

Without thinking further, he hastily apologized to Guo Wanzhi and Li Ji’an as per Wu Yishan’s instructions.

Li Ji’an looked at Wu Yehua, laughing inwardly. Meeting this person two times had greatly helped him.

The first time, he was heading to Fierce Tiger Commerce Association, intending to bid on the Green Blood Pill. Without Wu Yehua, it would not have gone so smoothly, and he also obtained the Demon Race secret classic "True Spirit Nine Transformations."

This time, once more Wu Yehua voluntarily handed him an opportunity to help Tong Yaoyao secure the Commerce Alliance Leader’s throne.

"Benefactor!"

At this moment, his objective had already been met, with Nine Tripods Commerce Association receiving recognition before all Commerce Associations within the Alliance; thus, he no longer sought to be ostentatious.

Accepting Wu Yehua’s apology, Li Ji’an, together with Ning Sujin and two others, followed Wu Yishan into Jinhua Commerce Association.

"Chang’an True Man, I hope you can be tolerant. Earlier, surrounded by everyone, I, Wu, was also following my nature, committing offenses, and ask for forgiveness." Upon entering Jinhua Commerce Association, Wu Yishan’s change in demeanor was even quicker, drastically different from when outside.

Li Ji’an immediately laughed heartily: "Haha, President Wu misunderstood. Earlier outside, Li was also following his nature; I hope President Wu does not bear resentment."

"Oh?" The two locked eyes: "Hahaha, it seems Wu and Chang’an True Man share some affinity, only acquaintances after combat."

Wu Yishan, receiving Li Ji’an’s response, breathed a sigh of relief and immediately ordered a banquet.

Upon entering the interior of Jinhua Commerce Association, Li Ji’an looked at the place he had spent two years and was stirred.

Back then, to obtain the demon beast manual from Wu Yehua, he had signed a contract under the guise of Liu Qingyun, making it an ideal place for cultivation.

Especially frequent magical combat refining with its internal Immortal Seedlings contributed significantly to his pure magical power and had indeed contributed to his Golden Core.

Inside the grand hall, with a few words exchanged with Wu Yishan, they completely resolved previous conflicts and tensions.