957: Perfunctory

Top floor of Wanbao Chamber of Commerce.

As Manager Zhao exclaimed, the atmosphere in the room suddenly quieted.

Wang Chen.

This name seemed to possess a magical power; as soon as it was spoken, it had a soul-stirring force.

Even Jiu Hua True Lord, who was beside him, could no longer sit still after hearing this name, and couldn't help but stand up, his expression quite remarkable.

He had come to Manager Zhao today to complain that he had been sidelined by Bai Yuliang in the Xuantian Sacred Ground Branch, and everything was because of Wang Chen, all because he had been too arrogant that day and had not attended the welcoming banquet, even throwing the invitation away like trash.

Although Wang Chen didn't remember Jiu Hua True Lord at all, and was even uninterested in the open and secret struggles between him and Bai Yuliang, Jiu Hua True Lord simply didn't dare to test Wang Chen's attitude towards him.

This wasn't because he was timid, but because he was being cautious.

Wang Chen.

The youngest Middle Stage True Lord in the Netherworld today, and also the strongest Middle Stage True Lord, possessing invincible strength below the Great True Lord.

In a direct confrontation, he killed a Divided Soul of Hua Teng Great True Lord in one battle, shaking the entire Netherworld.

Jiu Hua True Lord was only in the Early Stage, and even with the backing of Xuantian Holy Land, he didn't dare to provoke Wang Chen, after all, even a Divided Soul of Hua Teng Great True Lord had died, and the Four Symbols Holy Land’s branch in Wanshou City was completely annihilated.

For an Early Stage cultivator like him, it would just take one slap from Wang Chen.

“Why has Xu Yun brought True Lord Wang Chen to my Wanbao Chamber of Commerce?”

“With his identity, getting anything he needs is just a matter of a single word.”

Manager Zhao frowned in thought, muttering to himself.

“Old Zhao, I suddenly remembered that there are still matters to attend to at the branch, so I’ll come to drink tea with you next time.”

Jiu Hua True Lord’s face was grim; he looked around and then directly walked towards the open window.

“I’m leaving now, no need to see me off.”

The next second, he transformed into a brilliant streak of light and flew away.

“What a grand reputation! Just a name scared away a True Lord expert. What an enviable Aura!”

Seeing this, Manager Zhao was stunned, his expression a mix of melancholy and longing.

“Please wait a moment, I need to make some preparations. Oh, and instruct the people downstairs to receive him well.”

Manager Zhao instructed the maid, then waved his hand, directly closing the door on her.

“The President told me to report Wang Chen’s movements at any time, and I don’t know if his visit to the Wanbao Chamber of Commerce this time is a blessing or a curse.”

Thinking this, Manager Zhao activated the soundproofing formation in the room to prevent any sounds from being detected by the outside world, then flipped his hand to take out a communication jade token and activated it.

“What is it?”

As magical power was injected into the communication jade token, a slightly hoarse voice emanated from it.

“Reporting to the President, Dragon-Slaying True Lord Wang Chen arrived at the Chamber of Commerce today, accompanied by Xu Yun.”

Manager Zhao placed the jade token on the table, clasped his hands in front of him, and bowed as he spoke.

Although Vast Treasure True Lord was not physically present, he instinctively adopted this posture.

“Wang Chen? What is he doing at my Wanbao Chamber of Commerce?”

Vast Treasure True Lord’s surprised voice rang out from the communication jade token, seemingly with a hint of panic, but it quickly returned to calm the next second.

“Yuncheng, receive this Wang Chen well. If he has any needs, do your best to satisfy them, but there’s one thing: you must temporarily agree to it, but absolutely cannot fulfill it immediately. Report to me first.”

After the voice from the jade token finished speaking, its light dimmed, and Vast Treasure True Lord on the other end had already closed the communication jade token.

“Yes.”

Although Manager Zhao was puzzled by Vast Treasure True Lord’s order, he still respectfully responded, regardless of whether the other party heard him or not.

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First floor of Wanbao Chamber of Commerce.

Xu Yun had already drunk two cups of tea and was starting to get a bit impatient.

He wanted to vent, but seeing Wang Chen right beside him, he could only restrain himself.

However, soon, a flurry of footsteps sounded, and an old man with a youthful face and white hair descended from upstairs.

“Oh my, it’s actually Your Excellency Dragon-Slaying True Lord who has graced us with his presence. I, this old man, was late in receiving you, please forgive me, True Lord.”

Manager Zhao stepped forward a few paces and bowed respectfully before Wang Chen.

He completely ignored Xu Yun, who was standing beside him.

Seeing this, a hint of playfulness flashed in Wang Chen’s eyes.

It seemed that the faction Xu Yun belonged to within Xuantian Holy Land had completely fallen out with the Wanbao Chamber of Commerce.

“Heh! That kid Bai Yuliang suggested coming to the Wanbao Chamber of Commerce to buy red soil essence, probably with ulterior motives, wanting to use me to pressure the Wanbao Chamber of Commerce.”

Wang Chen didn’t care about this; as long as he could get the red soil essence, he was too lazy to bother with anything else.

“Shopkeeper, you’re too kind.”

Wang Chen waved his hand indifferently, then directly asked with a serious expression:

“I came today to purchase ten catties of flame earth. I wonder if your Chamber of Commerce currently has any in stock?”

“flame earth?”

Manager Zhao hesitated upon hearing this.

He recalled President Vast Treasure True Lord’s instructions and feigned difficulty, saying:

“To be honest with the True Lord, flame earth, this kind of Materials, is rarely used in the Eastern Region. Normally, we only stock one portion when one is sold.”

“Unfortunately, the last portion of flame earth was bought two days ago. If the True Lord wishes to purchase it, I’m afraid you’ll have to wait until the Materials from the Southern Region arrive.”

“None?”

Wang Chen frowned upon hearing this, looking at Manager Zhao with a half-smile.

With his current strength, he could vaguely sense the hint of guilt in Manager Zhao’s voice when he spoke.

This fellow was lying.

It wasn’t that the Wanbao Chamber of Commerce didn’t have flame earth; it was that Manager Zhao didn’t want to sell it.

“Is he trying to manipulate me? Or did he receive instructions from Vast Treasure True Lord?”

Thinking this, Wang Chen pretended not to have seen through it and asked with a slightly displeased tone:

“Then, when will your Chamber of Commerce’s Materials transport team from the Southern Region arrive in Wanshou City? Can you give me a precise time?”

“This…”

Manager Zhao’s expression was somewhat troubled upon hearing this.

President Vast Treasure True Lord told him to stall, but didn’t say for how long, and he didn’t know what exactly he wanted to do.

If he were to make up a random time and cause trouble later, he would be in deep trouble.

Thinking this, Manager Zhao spoke somewhat ambiguously:

“The Chamber of Commerce’s Materials transport teams in the Five Regions generally transport Materials once every three months. Calculating it, the next Materials transport team should arrive within this month.”

Manager Zhao didn’t dare to give an exact time, but it was absolutely true that the Wanbao Chamber of Commerce’s Materials transport team would arrive in Wanshou City within this month.

Because this was basically a fixed schedule, many people in Wanshou City were aware of it.

“Then is it mid-month or end-of-month?”

Wang Chen frowned, feigning displeasure upon hearing this. Although he did not release his Aura, his years of slaughtering wild monsters and demonic beasts meant that this frown still made everyone in the entire first-floor hall feel difficulty breathing, and the temperature in the hall seemed to have dropped to the dead of winter.

“True Lord, please do not be angry.”

Manager Zhao felt his legs trembling slightly and said, suppressing his fear:

“The journey between the two regions is long, and the arrival time is truly difficult to ascertain. However, True Lord, please do not worry, once the flame earth arrives, this humble old man will personally present it to the True Lord.”