Chapter 2229 - 2225: The Negotiation Begins

Chapter 2229: Chapter 2225: The Negotiation Begins

Just as Hu Jiuze expected, Hu Sanqiu looked at her in shock, her eyes widening in disbelief: "How is this possible, has Barton Nock gone mad? Sending his daughter to be your disciple."

"What do you mean by sending her to me? They clearly begged me to take in that little girl. Without my guidance, do you think she would have become the current manager of Wanghuang City?"

Hu Jiuze snorted and then spoke.

Upon hearing Hu Jiuze’s words, Hu Sanqiu suddenly realized why, in recent years when she visited Wanghuang City, she noticed a resemblance to the old West Continent City.

As it turns out, the mastermind behind all this was the cunning old Hu Jiuze.

While Hu Sanqiu was pondering how to persuade Nuoke Yingmeisi, Nuoke Yingmeisi walked in from outside.

Upon seeing Nuoke Yingmeisi, Hu Sanqiu came to a resolution. Not only was Nuoke Yingmeisi’s demeanor similar to that of Hu Jiuze back in the day, but even her attire was exactly the same.

Having been nurtured by Hu Jiuze, Hu Sanqiu was well aware of what kind of flattery Nuoke Yingmeisi liked to hear and how to negotiate with her.

Therefore, when Nuoke Yingmeisi arrived at Sunrise Building, Hu Sanqiu began to praise her and, at the most appropriate moment, brought up the topic of purchasing ore.

Nuoke Yingmeisi turned down Hu Sanqiu’s request to buy ore. Because, for the City Lord Mansion of Wanghuang City, the ore was extremely important.

Once those ores entered the workshops of the City Lord Mansion, they would be transformed into finished Immortal Artifacts, with prices multiplying several times over.

But Hu Sanqiu was brought by Hu Jiuze, and directly rejecting Hu Sanqiu seemed somewhat inappropriate.

So, Nuoke Yingmeisi conveniently shifted the difficult decision onto her father and uncle. With the intelligence of Barton Nake and Barton Nock, they would naturally know to refuse.

"Negotiating business?"

Barton Nake and Barton Nock exchanged glances, each seeing the surprise in the other’s eyes.

A few years back, Barton Nock and Barton Nake had ceased managing Wanghuang City; virtually everything in Wanghuang City was under Nuoke Yingmeisi’s management.

Yet now, Nuoke Yingmeisi actually had them come to discuss business with Hu Sanqiu.

Casting a glance at Hu Jiuze, Barton Nake’s face showed a faint smile: "Hahaha, so the Third Elder is here to discuss business with me. Please come in, please come in. Let’s talk, what business does the Third Elder want to discuss with Wanghuang City?"

Trailing behind Hu Jiuze, Hu Sanqiu entered the reception hall of the City Lord Mansion, sighed deeply, and then said: "The Demon Abyss is about to invade Taoyuan World again, the Jiulong Dynasty is in chaos, West Desolation City is targeting Fox Spirit Mountain, and Fox Spirit Mountain urgently needs a batch of ore to set up formations. So I have no choice but to thicken my face and ask you two to sell a batch of ore to Fox Spirit Mountain."

"This, Sister Sanqiu, you should know, we’re also in short supply of ore."

Barton Nake glanced at Nuoke Yingmeisi.

This girl was truly clever, knowing she couldn’t refuse herself and conveniently shifting the matter back to him.

Hu Sanqiu’s brows arched, and the smile on her face instantly dissipated: "So, Master Nake, you’re not willing to sell ore to our Fox Spirit Mountain."

"Sister Sanqiu, don’t be angry, everything is negotiable. Actually, Sister Sanqiu, you should also understand us from the Demon Slayer Clan. Although these cities are not under the jurisdiction of Jiulong Tower, they are also governed by the Prophet Temple. With the Demon Abyss Demon approaching, we are also in dire need of Immortal Artifacts."

Barton Nake sighed deeply and then said.

"So you’re just refusing to sell ore. Wanghuang City isn’t the only city with an ore market. Well then, I take my leave; the green hills won’t change, the clear waters will flow long, we’ll meet again someday."

Hu Sanqiu snorted coldly, stood up, and headed outside.

Barton Nake furrowed his brow, and his gaze fell on Hu Jiuze, noticing that she remained motionless. He coughed lightly: "Sister Jiuze, about this matter."

"Didn’t you already refuse? Why are you asking me what to do? Don’t forget, I’m a fox spirit from Fox Spirit Mountain."

Even though Hu Jiuze’s puppet body showed no expression, Barton Nake heard a tone of satisfaction in her voice.

"Sister Jiuze, we’re all aware of your matters with Fox Spirit Mountain. After all, you are Yingmeisi’s master. What do we say to selling some to Fox Spirit Mountain?"

Barton Nake hesitated for a while before speaking up.

Hu Jiuze shook her head: "Once you’ve decided, don’t regret it. Do you know why I’m so delighted? It’s not that you refused, but that Yingmeisi indicated you to refuse Sanqiu. My sister Sanqiu is no simple character; being able to gain the upper hand in a retreat with her—Yingmeisi, you’ve finally graduated."

"Master, it’s all thanks to your teaching. Actually, I just used the reasoning methods you taught me before."

Nuoke Yingmeisi smiled cheerfully as she approached Hu Jiuze.

Hu Jiuze waved her hand: "Alright, now let me talk about something serious."

Hu Jiuze’s tone suddenly turned serious, causing the expressions of all three people in the small room to simultaneously tighten.

Although Hu Jiuze had become a bit erratic after her fall, every time she adopted a serious tone, it always brought significant changes to Wanghuang City.

"This time, following Hu Sanqiu are my own niece, Hu Jiusheng’s daughter Hu Mei’er, and Hu Mei’er’s husband Tang Ming. Tang Ming you might not know, but you must have heard of Tang Ming’s father—that is, my master’s husband, Tang Mosheng."

Hu Jiuze’s words made Barton Nake stand up abruptly: "What, Master Tang Mosheng."

"That’s right, it’s Tang Mosheng. I don’t know why Tang Mosheng didn’t bring his son when he came to Taoyuan World, instead leaving him in the Lower Realm. But upon meeting Tang Ming, I could almost confirm, he’s Tang Mosheng’s son."

Hu Jiuze sighed deeply, her voice filled with melancholy.

"I understand your meaning. You mentioned back then, if your master ever came back for you, you would leave."

Barton Nock saw both his brother and Hu Jiuze remain silent and spoke up directly.

Hu Jiuze chuckled: "My master won’t forgive me, just like Tang Mosheng won’t forgive Hu Jiusheng. I don’t know why Tang Ming ended up with Hu Mei’er, and he seems to have acknowledged that old engagement. But I will never forget that moment when Hu Jiusheng’s woman struck me."

Hu Jiuze stood up, speaking with a chilling tone.

"Master, it’s all in the past."

Nuoke Yingmeisi, as if a daughter to Hu Jiuze, understood her master’s past very well. Precisely because of this, she quickly moved to Hu Jiuze’s side, clutching her cold hand.