Chapter 726: The Sect’s Founding Master Is You

"The Emperor of Nanyuan made a big fuss when he was seeking our cooperation back then. If he wants to cast us aside, so be it. They’re the ones who will lose out," said Ye Qianning.

"For so many years, Gu Shuo has poured his heart and soul into Nanyuan’s commerce. It took him years of painstaking effort just to open up the seafood trade routes. Think of all the manpower and resources spent on the roads in the Nanyuan region! The fruit orchards have only been bearing fruit for two or three years. Is he really going to just hand all that over?" Although Zhan Chi wasn’t a merchant, he had seen a great deal over the years.

He felt deep down that things hadn’t been easy for Gu Shuo and genuinely admired the man.

"As long as something new and exciting enough comes along, none of that will matter. Mr. Zhan, don’t get so worked up. I won’t let Mr. Gu suffer a loss." Ye Qianning found his agitation amusing. ’I hadn’t realized the two of them had become so close.’

"It’s not that... I just feel the Emperor of Nanyuan is being too ruthless."

"How many emperors are ever reasonable?" Ye Qianning couldn’t help but blurt out.

Zhan Chi was taken aback. "That’s true."

"Alright, it looks like Dayu City is going to get lively for the next few days, and so will the Immortal Sea Building. I’ve been here for a month and was just starting to get a little bored. Old Prince Feng’s invitation came at the perfect time."

Hearing this, Qian Fanji looked at her. "What are you planning to do?"

"You’ll see when the time comes." Ye Qianning smiled mysteriously.

"What do you need us to do?" asked Xiang Minghou.

"Hmm... I’ll need some people. The efficient kind."

"The men who came with me to Dayu City this time are all guards who’ve been with me for years. You know them," said Xiang Minghou.

"Good, but it might not be enough."

"The Xianyue Sect has many people stationed in Dayu City. As the sect’s true head, aren’t its people yours to command?" Qian Fanji hadn’t brought any of his own men to Dayu City this time.

"The Xianyue Sect’s head? Me?" Ye Qianning was surprised. "Aren’t the Sect Leaders Luo Xuan, Luo Wen, and Du Ying?"

"They are the Sect Leaders, but you are the true master who established the Xianyue Sect."

"Does everyone in the Xianyue Sect know?"

"Mhm."

Ye Qianning finally understood why Luo Feng was so respectful toward her. It was because of her name.

"Little girl, don’t you worry. I’ve got things covered here in Beili. If Li Mu dares to go to that Old Prince Feng’s birthday banquet, I’ll chop off both his legs." Zhan Chi picked up the sword from the table and brandished it.

"No, Li Mu must go. And I’ll have to ask you, Mr. Zhan, to bring it up often in front of him. Get him to represent Beili and present a lavish gift."

Zhan Chi was confused. "I mean, I can, but Li Mu is in charge of Beili’s commercial operations and has a lot of contacts. If he goes representing Beili, then everyone else will follow suit. Won’t Elder Chen’s side look deserted then?"

’That slick bootlicker, Li Mu, wouldn’t need much convincing. The moment he hears the news, he’ll probably scramble to get ready.’

"All their superficial flattery is just about personal gain. As long as there’s enough profit involved, anything can happen." Ye Qianning’s lips curled into a smirk.

Zhan Chi still didn’t quite understand.

’Qian Fanji, however, saw where this was going. Given her style, if Old Prince Feng intended to slap Elder Chen in the face, she would ensure her opponent suffered a crushing defeat. Although she hadn’t said exactly what she would do, he was both curious and expectant.’

’Xiang Minghou, on the other hand, didn’t care for these schemes. Killing was his specialty. Prince or not, assassinating such a person would be easy.’

RUMBLE.

A sound suddenly rang out.

They all turned to look.

"Ahem. I didn’t eat much on the way here." Zhan Chi gave a light cough, looking slightly embarrassed.

Ye Qianning laughed and stood up. "Come on, let’s go downstairs and eat."

’I got so caught up in conversation that I forgot. From the looks of it, my old man must have been waiting for quite a while.’