“Such an opponent is terrifying, even more so than the Hai family. Therefore, what we need to do now is to befriend them, not offend them.” Xia Ye slowly said, “Moreover, the person behind Changqing Trading Company is very good at dealing with people. They have given us a lot of benefits, allowing us to have a share of the profits, and even helped me take my revenge. Although I didn’t personally kill Hai Songtao, it’s enough for me to see the Hai family destroyed in my lifetime.”

“Indeed.” The young man also said, “Killing Hai Songtao was truly satisfying!” The purple-spotted tiger car slowly left Path Mark City.

Not only the various families and powers that participated this time, but even Yunling Trading Company had also reacted at this time.

Lin Shengnan directly wrote a letter to his daughter Lin Wangshu, asking her to arrange the benefits to be given to Changqing Trading Company.

They needed to act quickly. They couldn’t fall too far behind others, and they couldn’t let Changqing Trading Company think that they were ignorant.

Other powers might still be guessing about the force behind Changqing Trading Company, but Lin Shengnan had seen it with his own eyes. In his view, Li Changqing’s strength was at least at the level of Innate Great Perfection, and Yunling Sect simply couldn’t afford to offend him.

After reading the letter and learning about Zou Zhengfan and Xia Ye’s actions, Lin Wangshu also realized what Changqing Trading Company meant.

Lin Wangshu quickly prepared gifts and hurried to visit Changqing Trading Company in the afternoon. Once one family made a move, other families also reacted accordingly.

These days, Yan Leisheng was bombarded with all kinds of gifts every day. Various big shots came to give gifts, and these gifts were all very extravagant.

Yan Leisheng went from being initially shocked and emotional to becoming numb, and even when he encountered various big shots, he could handle them with ease.

His calm demeanor made the later big shots believe that Changqing Trading Company really had a solid foundation. Otherwise, a small martial artist of the Postnatal Great Perfection could face them, the Innate ones, without being humble or arrogant!

Meanwhile, Yan Botao and others in Changting Town also received news from Yan Leisheng. Yan Botao, Zhao Yiqiu, and Bai Jingfei couldn’t believe their eyes when they saw the list of gifts sent by Yan Leisheng.

There were nearly ten property deeds in various cities alone. These places could be used to open branches of the trading company in the future.

As for silver and various treasures, they were countless. The silver alone amounted to a staggering more than eight million taels.

The three of them sat there for a long time without saying a word. Such wealth was so exaggerated that even if all the families in Changting Town pooled their money together, they could only afford to buy the current Changqing Trading Company for two million taels.

“So that’s how it is.” After a long time, Zhao Yiqiu murmured in shock, “I didn’t expect everything to be within Mr. Changqing’s plan!”

“Mr. Changqing realized that with our strength, we couldn’t compete for the Hai family’s assets, so he decided to do nothing and wait for them to obediently deliver them!”

“I get it! Mr. Changqing’s decision to assassinate Hai Songtao not only destroyed the Hai family but also served as a reminder to other powers.”

“It completely established the reputation of our Changqing Trading Company.” Zhao Yiqiu became excited as if he understood Li Changqing’s intentions.

The effect of killing two birds with one stone was truly astonishing.

“No wonder Mr. Changqing chose to assassinate Hai Songtao.” Bai Jingfei seemed to understand as well, “If such a strong person like Hai Songtao can mysteriously die at home without anyone noticing, then the same could happen to others. They naturally understand this principle.”

“So since they have touched the interests of the Hai family, they worry that if they don’t offer to our company, they might also mysteriously die at home one day.” Bai Jingfei became more and more excited as he spoke, “Mr. Changqing is indeed extraordinary!”

“Great Elder is truly talented!” Yan Botao also sighed, “Although the Great Elder is in seclusion, he has already arranged everything in secret.”

“Ah.” However, Zhao Yiqiu sighed at this moment, even putting down the feather fan in his hand.

“Old Zhao, what’s wrong?” Bai Jingfei asked curiously, “Things have developed so well, our Changqing Trading Company has such a bright future, we have made a fortune, why are you sighing?”

“You two.” Zhao Yiqiu looked at the two of them and said solemnly, “From the establishment of the company to now, our Changqing Trading Company has made a name for itself throughout Minghong Prefecture. Tell me, which part of this was done by the three of us? Everything has been arranged by Mr. Changqing, have we three contributed at all?”

“Brother Yan, you only killed Hou Wu, but that kind of scum is dispensable and has almost no impact on Mr. Changqing’s plan.” Zhao Yiqiu’s words made Yan Botao and Bai Jingfei fall silent.

A president and two vice presidents, they really didn’t do much.”Before the company was established, Elder Changqing had already dealt with Yunling Sect, making Yunling Trading Company dare not to be our enemy. Then, Mr. Changqing stepped in to resolve the biggest trouble with the Hai family.”

“We originally wanted to get a share of the benefits, but we didn’t participate because our strength was not enough. Unexpectedly, our Changqing Trading Company not only got a share, but also took the lion’s share of the benefits from the Hai family incident. In the end, the three of us did almost nothing, just sat here watching the company grow. Honestly, I feel somewhat ashamed to face Mr. Changqing.” Zhao Yiqiu said with a bitter face, he prided himself on being talented, but he didn’t help at all.

“Am I not the same?” Yan Botao listened to Zhao Yiqiu’s words, his face instantly filled with bitterness: “After all, Mr. Changqing is our Yan family’s great benefactor, who even helped me reach the innate realm. How can I face him in the Yan family now?”

“Who isn’t?” Bai Jingfei also lost his previous excitement: “We have lived in Changting Town for so many years, doing business for so many years, I was complacent thinking I was very capable. But when I stepped out of this desolate little place called Changting Town, I realized how vast the outside world is.”

“Especially when Mr. Changqing made a move, I felt that there are heavens beyond heavens, and people beyond people. Initially, our two families’ businesses were all taken over by your Yan family, and we were not convinced. But now it seems that when Mr. Changqing made a move, we had no power to fight back. Fortunately, Mr. Changqing didn’t bother with us.”

“Otherwise, whether Zhao and I still have our heads on our necks is another matter.” Bai Jingfei glanced at Zhao Yiqiu.

“Let’s work hard in the future, we also need to grow, we can’t let Mr. Changqing be too disappointed in us.” Zhao Yiqiu said.

“That’s right, our Changqing Trading Company will also get better and better, and maybe we can expand throughout the Cangyuan Realm in the future!” Bai Jingfei said with a smile.

Just then, there was a knock on the door.

“Master, the young lady is back.” The voice outside said.

“Yuyun is back?” Yan Botao raised his eyebrows, then said: “I see, let her wait for me in the side hall.”

“Yes.” Yan Yuyun sat in the side hall, it had been a long time since she had returned to the Yan family. The elders of the Yan family were polite to Yan Yuyun, but that was it, neither warm nor cold.

Anyway, Yan Yuyun was used to it, she could only wait for her father in the side hall when she came back, because only the men of the family were eligible to enter the main hall.

Like her younger brother Yan Yushi, he was eligible to enter the main hall at any time. This preference for boys over girls was a tradition in the Yan family.

Even if Yan Yuyun became a disciple of Dao Mountain Ancient Land, and even entered the outer gate to become an outer disciple, there was no change at all.

After waiting for about an incense stick’s time, Yan Botao finally finished his work and came over.

“Yun’er is back.” Seeing his daughter, Yan Botao also showed a smile. Although Yan Botao also preferred boys over girls, he still loved his daughter.

However, there were family rules in the family, and daughters could only enter the side hall. As for his daughter’s achievements, Yan Botao was very happy.

Initially, Yan Yushi was always unable to enter the Dao, Yan Botao really wanted to let Yuyun come back to inherit the position of the family head, but all the elders in the family disagreed, and Yan Botao was helpless.

“Daddy.” Yan Yuyun stood up and bowed respectfully.

“Come and let Daddy take a look.” Yan Botao carefully looked at Yan Yuyun, then smiled and said: “Yun’er is really powerful now, it seems that you should be about to break through the realm of the late innate stage. Once you break through to the late innate stage, can you enter the inner gate?”

“I’m not sure.” Yan Yuyun shook her head: “The standard for entering the inner gate is not only to reach the realm of the late innate stage, but more importantly, you have to pass through ten islands in the Beast Gathering. I’m still stuck on the ninth island.”

“Yun’er has a good aptitude, you can definitely do it. If you lack money, just tell Daddy, don’t save money on cultivation resources.” Yan Botao also started to be generous, with the business of Changqing Trading Company doing so well, isn’t it easy to make money?

“By the way, Dad, what’s the deal with Changqing Trading Company?” Yan Yuyun said: “You only mentioned it in the letter, but didn’t go into detail. How did you suddenly establish such a large company?”

“Changqing Trading Company is an industry jointly established by the family. The matter is complicated, and it’s not suitable for a girl to inquire about.” Before Yan Botao could speak, two elderly figures walked in from outside.

The man in the lead had a serious face, giving a sense of majesty. The other one also calmly looked at Yan Yuyun and said: “Since Yuyun is back, just rest at home for a few days, don’t ask too much about the family affairs.””Greetings to the First Elder and Fourth Elder.” Yan Yuyun was already accustomed to their attitudes and didn’t say anything.

“Hmm.” The First Elder nodded, “Don’t forget our Yan family’s rules. In my opinion, Yuyun, you should just return from Dao Mountain Ancient Land. A girl should just marry into a good family.” Hearing this, Yan Yuyun frowned but didn’t retort.

“Father, where is Elder Li Changqing?” Yan Yuyun looked at Yan Botao and asked.

“Why are you asking about Elder Li?” Yan Botao was taken aback.

“Brother Li asked me to deliver something to Elder Li Changqing.” Yan Yuyun said, “I originally wanted Brother Li to come back with me, but he has been very busy recently and didn’t come back. He entrusted me to bring something back and personally hand it over to Elder Li Changqing.” Upon hearing this, not only Yan Botao, but also the two elders’ expressions changed.

“Yuyun, did you meet the son of Elder Li in Dao Mountain Ancient Land?” The Fourth Elder asked in surprise, “Is it Li Hengsheng? I heard that Li Hengsheng is now the personal disciple of Mu Haifeng in Dao Mountain Ancient Land. Is it true?”

“Of course, I know him. Last time we even challenged the Nine-Tier Battle Pavilion and the Beast Gathering at the Heart Reflection Lake together.” Yan Yuyun lifted her chin and said, “As for the matter of being a personal disciple, it’s true. Brother Li is a recognized genius in Dao Mountain Ancient Land with unlimited future achievements.” Upon hearing this, the expressions of the three people present changed.

“Yuyun, Elder Li is still in seclusion and hasn’t come out yet. You can find him when he comes out.” Yan Botao said with a smile.

“Oh, okay.” Yan Yuyun nodded.

“Yuyun, let’s not talk here. There are usually not many people here, and it’s not well maintained. Moreover, the lighting is not good. Let’s go, Fourth Uncle will take you to the main hall where the lighting is better.” The Fourth Elder hurriedly said.

Yan Yuyun: “???”

“Yuyun, you must have had a hard journey back. Your cultivation has reached the peak of the later stage, which is really impressive. You must have been working hard recently, right?”

“Your uncle has been treasuring a Tranquilizing Grass for a while. It’s not a big deal, it’s just over three hundred years old. Later, your uncle will make you a tea with it, you can drink it to relax.” The First Elder also showed a kind smile.

Yan Yuyun: “!!! What’s going on? The main hall? Is that a place I can enter?

When I was a child, I sneaked to the door of the main hall to peek, and was severely scolded by the First Elder! And what’s with the Tranquilizing Grass that’s over three hundred years old?

Isn’t that what you, old man, are planning to take into your coffin? You’re giving it to me to make tea? Is it just because I said I know Li Hengsheng?

Is this reaction too much? Yan Yuyun couldn’t understand. Is it such a good treatment to know a personal disciple?

What Yan Yuyun didn’t understand was that what they cared about was not Li Hengsheng. Li Hengsheng becoming a personal disciple had no impact on them.

The important one was Li Changqing. If Yan Yuyun had a good relationship with Li Hengsheng, then Li Changqing would naturally have a better impression of their Yan family.

The Yan family would become stronger and stronger in the future. If… The First Elder and the Fourth Elder looked at Yan Yuyun.

If Yan Yuyun could become Li Changqing’s daughter-in-law… Just by looking at Yan Yuyun, they had already come up with several names for Li Changqing’s future grandson.

In the following days, Yan Yuyun felt like she had returned to a fake Yan family. She had never enjoyed such treatment from childhood to adulthood.

Seeing his sister’s treatment, even Yan Yushi doubted whether he had fallen out of favor. A few days later, Li Changqing finally came out of seclusion.

The carving that took so long really exhausted Li Changqing, but fortunately, it was finally completed.

After putting the carving into the box, Li Changqing planned to let the people from Cangyuan Escort Agency deliver it to Xu Muhai, who would then pass it on to Li Hengsheng.

Walking out of the bamboo forest and seeing the sunlight outside, Li Changqing let out a sigh of relief. This carving made Li Changqing feel as if his Divine Soul had been enhanced.

The lake had expanded a lot more than before.

“Sir, you’ve come out of seclusion.” At this moment, Zhang Fuguang came over.

“Yes, I’ve come out.” Li Changqing asked, “Is Yan Botao here?” After being in seclusion for so long, Li Changqing needed to know what had happened outside during his seclusion, especially how the Changqing Trading Company was doing.

Is the company doing well?