192: Chapter 192 Chamber of Commerce Invitation

After discussing everything with his grandson, Ye Jing immediately arranged for staff to organize the Spiritual Plants and continue business operations.

He glanced at the Li Family across the way, a cold sneer in his heart.

Bai Qian was wary of his Ye Family and had secretly colluded with the Li Family, refusing to rent the shop to him.

The Li Family also didn't dare to cause trouble openly because a Foundation Establishment Genius had appeared in the Ye Family, so they thought of these underhanded methods to suppress the Ye Family.

If it were anyone else, they might have already panicked or been unable to resist striking back, but he, Ye Jing, disdained such things.

Not daring to confront him directly—didn't that just show they were exasperated, unable to stand him yet unable to beat him?

Following that, the Li Family's shops remained open, but the Ye Family's shop soon launched Spirit Medicines of much better quality; compared to the Li Family's cheap goods, the difference was like heaven and earth.

Consequently, the Ye Family's business actually improved.

The Li Family's shops, which had been lively when they first opened, quickly cooled down, while the Ye Family's shop grew more and more prosperous.

In an instant, those provocative shops of the Li Family were beaten into 'frosted eggplants'—cold and dark.

This was equivalent to trying to insult someone else, only to end up insulting oneself.

At this time, the head of the Li Family, Patriarch Li Xiuhe, was also incredibly infuriated upon learning that the Ye Family had firmly suppressed him. He had originally wanted to give the Ye Family a small lesson, but as a result, he had lifted a stone only to drop it on his own feet.

This Ye Family was truly the nemesis of his Li Family!

"I don't know where this Ye Family got a secret method to cultivate so many powerful Spirit Medicines!" Patriarch Li Xiuhe muttered.

He looked at the Spirit Medicines bought from the Ye Family; every single one was of excellent quality. Even Spirit Medicines specifically cultivated by some Sects might not match them in the slightest.

A hint of greed could not help but arise.

One must know that his Li Family also possessed a foundation establishment pill Pill Formula, but they suffered from the difficulty of finding those Heaven And Earth Treasures. He himself had spent decades cultivating Spiritual Plants and gathering medicinal ingredients before reaching the Foundation Establishment cultivation level.

Now that the Ye Family could easily cultivate so many Spirit Medicines of such excellent quality, how could he not suspect the presence of some secret method?

Otherwise, where would so many Spirit Medicines come from?

"Family Head, why trouble yourself so much?"

An aged voice sounded from behind as the old servant Li Zhong walked closer, carrying a cup of hot tea.

From the corner of his eye, he caught the flash of complex emotions on Patriarch Li Xiuhe's face.

This Li Zhong was an old servant of the Li Family who had followed Patriarch Li Xiuhe for decades; he understood his master's thoughts best and was most adept at dropping hints and instigating schemes.

Patriarch Li Xiuhe turned around, his expression darkening as he suppressed the greed in his heart, saying displeasurably,

"This Ye Family killed my descendants, yet their business is booming, suppressing my Li Family so much we can't lift our heads. How can I not be troubled?

That Ye Jing just had good luck to produce a Foundation Establishment Genius, and now he has obtained such a secret method. If he is allowed to develop like this, my Li Family will truly have to live at the mercy of others."

After all, the Li Family owned a large number of shops in Tiangong Market. Once they were suppressed by another shop, their business would naturally plummet.

Seeing this, the small merchants who relied on the Li Family would also begin to waver. By then, the Foundation the Li Family had worked so hard to build in Tiangong Market would likely become completely unstable.

A flash of sinister intent crossed Li Zhong's eyes, though his tone remained respectful and calm: "The Family Head is absolutely right. This Ye Family is indeed a threat. They produced two Genius grandsons and are now competing for business with you; they are truly too arrogant."

"Exactly, so I want the Ye Family to disappear!"

Patriarch Li Xiuhe said coldly.

His words were very direct, making the old servant's heart skip a beat. Having followed Patriarch Li Xiuhe for years, he knew the Family Head had a violent temperament.

He was the type who, once he said something, must see it done.

Previously, the Eldest Young Miss had been heavily injured by Ye Tianhao and lost her chance at Foundation Establishment, which had already infuriated Patriarch Li Xiuhe. The people he sent out were also mercilessly killed by Ye Jing.

Now, the attempts to suppress them had failed; they had lost all three rounds, and Patriarch Li Xiuhe's dignity was dragged through the mud.

At first, he could consider it a conflict between juniors and ignore it, but the Ye Family directly killing his people and stealing his business was something Patriarch Li Xiuhe could not tolerate.

With sinister eyes, he said, "I heard that the head of the Ye Family is merely a Qi Refining Cultivator. Li Zhong, in a few days, it will be the Tiangong Market Chamber of Commerce meeting. All the families will be present. Invite the Ye Family to attend this meeting in the name of my Li Family."

"The Family Head means..."

Patriarch Li Xiuhe looked at the chirping bird in the cage and sneered, "In previous years, this Chamber of Commerce has always deferred to my Li Family. I want to meet this Ye Family head. If he befriends my Li Family, I might let him off. If he is unwilling, then I think the Li Family's Soul Searching Technique can force that secret method out of his brain!"

At this, a fawning smile immediately appeared on the old servant's face as he bowed his head and said, "This subordinate understands! The Family Head is brilliant! That Ye Jing is just a Qi Refining Cultivator, no matter how calculating he may be.

At the Chamber of Commerce, the surroundings will be filled with our Li Family's men, and members of various families will be present. Even if he has heaven-defying abilities, he won't be able to escape!"

Hearing this, the tension in Patriarch Li Xiuhe's mouth finally curled into a cold smile.

His gaze fell on that restless bird, his tone indifferent yet carrying an unquestionable ruthlessness.

"You certainly understand my thoughts."

Patriarch Li Xiuhe sneered: "That Ye Family is so self-righteous, thinking they can be lawless just because they produced a Foundation Establishment Cultivator! They don't know that before me, they are but a mayfly trying to shake a tree—utterly ridiculous!"

"The Soul Searching Technique is harsh and will cause his Soul Flying Away and Spirit Scattering, but as long as I obtain that cultivation secret method, what does it matter even if he dies without a whole corpse?"

"The Family Head is wise! This subordinate will go and make arrangements immediately!"

"Also."

Patriarch Li Xiuhe suddenly spoke, his tone heavy, "Go and give the orders for the hidden men to restrain their auras. At the Chamber of Commerce, do not act rashly at first; make sure to act as if you are attending a peaceful meeting.

Even if someone questions it later, they can only blame Ye Jing for not knowing what's good for him and refusing to befriend my Li Family."

Li Zhong respectfully withdrew.

A few days later.

Inside the Ye Family shop.

A middle-aged man dressed in brocade entered the shop. With a somewhat respectful expression, he directly bowed to Ye Tianhui and said, "Young Master, may I ask if Boss Ye is in?"

Ye Tianhui, who was organizing the ledgers, saw it was a middle-aged man dressed somewhat lavishly and put on a polite smile: "What business does this gentleman have with Boss Ye?"

This middle-aged man was exactly Li Zhong, whom Patriarch Li Xiuhe had sent to deliver the invitation. He noted that this boy was barely over ten years old, yet his body was already enveloped in the spiritual power of Qi Refining Level 5.

Li Zhong couldn't help but be shocked.

This Ye Family is truly full of Prodigies; besides Ye Tianhao and Ye Tianyao, there is yet another junior with such excellent talent.

Now Li Zhong believed more than ever that the Ye Family truly possessed some secret method.

He suppressed his inner agitation and cupped his hands: "Young Master, I am Li Zhong, the steward of the Mingxi Li Family. I have come by order of my Family to deliver a Chamber of Commerce invitation to Boss Ye."

After saying this, Li Zhong took out a gold-foiled invitation from his sleeve. The cover was carved with intricate dragon patterns, and the bottom was stamped with the Li Family's crest; the craftsmanship was exquisite and very grand.

Ye Tianhui's brows twitched slightly, a flash of surprise in his eyes, which he quickly concealed.

Because he heard the Li Family's name, he also secretly pulled back his hand which had been tightly gripping his sword.

Currently, there were constant conflicts and friction between the Li Family and the Ye Family. The Li Family Head suddenly sending someone to deliver an invitation now certainly boded no good.

He didn't immediately take the invitation, but calmly told the shop assistant to serve tea to Li Zhong while he waited.

"My grandfather is in the back hall organizing Spiritual Plants. I must trouble Steward Li to wait a moment while I go to inform him."

"Thank you, Young Master." Li Zhong still wore a respectful smile, but his gaze had already swept over the Spiritual Plants on the shelves.

These Spiritual Plants were bright in color and rich in Spiritual Qi, and there were also special rare meats like Mountain Delicacy Chicken and Spirit Fish.

Li Zhong's eyes widened at the sight. He was now celebrating the fact that Bai Qian was on good terms with his Family; if the Ye Family were truly allowed to rent the surrounding shops, how would their Li Family survive!