958: Linhe

After leaving the Wanbao Chamber of Commerce, Wang Chen headed directly towards the Xuantian Sacred Ground Branch.

Although he hadn't managed to purchase red soil essence, there was no hint of disappointment on his face.

On the contrary, he seemed subtly excited.

From the performance of Manager Zhao of the Wanbao Chamber of Commerce just now, he faintly sensed a hint of a conspiracy.

Vast Treasure True Lord was likely about to make a move!

Meanwhile, Xu Yun, who was closely following Wang Chen, had a rather grim expression.

He had originally thought that this time he could make a good impression on Wang Chen and increase his favorability, but he hadn't expected to return empty-handed from the Wanbao Chamber of Commerce, having bought nothing.

This made him feel a bit embarrassed.

"True Lord, I will definitely search the entire Wanshou City to find flame earth for you," Xu Yun said somewhat awkwardly, following behind Wang Chen.

"I'll have to trouble Xu Elder with this, but Xu Elder shouldn't worry about not being able to purchase flame earth at the Wanbao Chamber of Commerce."

"The demand for flame earth here in Wanshou City is extremely small, so it's understandable that the Wanbao Chamber of Commerce is out of stock."

Noticing Xu Yun's self-reproach, Wang Chen smiled and comforted him.

Hearing his words, the tension on Xu Yun's face eased.

"Thank you for your understanding, True Lord."

He said, his expression somewhat hesitant, and after a moment, he added:

"True Lord, upon careful reflection, I feel that Manager Zhao was a bit off. The Wanbao Chamber of Commerce welcomes customers from all over the world, and even if they are out of stock, they would provide an accurate arrival time."

"Moreover, although the journey between the Southern Domain and the Eastern Domain is long, the Wanbao Chamber of Commerce has been operating for decades and has always been peaceful. There shouldn't be any inaccuracies in arrival times, otherwise, the many branches of the Wanbao Chamber of Commerce in the Five Domains would have long been in chaos."

At this point, Xu Yun's face darkened slightly, and he said with killing intent in his eyes:

"I think that Manager Zhao was deliberately stalling, not wanting the True Lord to get the flame earth. His intentions are punishable by death!"

Hearing this, Wang Chen didn't speak, a playful smile appearing on his face.

He naturally knew what Xu Yun said, and understood it even more thoroughly than the other party.

It was clearly impossible that Manager Zhao's actions today were not instigated by Vast Treasure True Lord behind the scenes.

It was just that Wang Chen couldn't quite guess what benefit Vast Treasure True Lord could gain by doing this.

If he needed the flame earth when it arrived in mid-month or at the end of the month, he would still conduct the transaction at the Wanbao Chamber of Commerce in Wanshou City. If Vast Treasure True Lord wanted to kill him, he would never choose such a timing and location to make his move.

Without external assistance, with Vast Treasure True Lord's strength, if he dared to make a move, he would surely die.

Unless…

Vast Treasure True Lord had a way to trick him out of the city at night, and then join forces with the undead powerhouses from Canglan City and City Lord Karn from Black Abyss City.

"I hope you can bring me some fun."

Thinking of this, Wang Chen sneered in his heart, glanced back at the nine-story building where the Wanbao Chamber of Commerce was located, and then turned and led Xu Yun back to the Xuantian Sacred Ground Branch.

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About 130 li east of Wanshou City, there is a small town called Linhe Town.

The town is not large, totaling four or five hundred households, but it is small yet complete.

This is the closest transit station to Wanshou City, and many traveling merchants stop here to rest, which has contributed to the prosperity of the entire small town.

In the center of Linhe Town, there is a three-story inn that occupies a vast area.

As the sun rose high, merchants and porters staying at the inn came and went, while strong and fierce-looking guards stood by, vigilantly observing their surroundings.

"What a busy scene. The goods stored here, once transported to Wanshou City, can earn at least three times the profit."

"Without the wealth created by these traveling merchants, the current prosperity of the Netherworld would decline by at least fifty percent, and who knows how many forces would fall into deficit and gradually perish."

In a room on the third floor of the inn, facing the window, a scholarly middle-aged man looked at the scene below with a wistful gaze, speaking with great emotion.

This middle-aged man stood leaning against the window, his aura as deep as an abyss and as vast as the sea, towering like a majestic mountain, making it impossible to discern his true depth at a glance.

Behind this middle-aged man stood an old man with a youthful complexion and white hair, his body slightly bent, his demeanor extremely respectful.

However, compared to the middle-aged man's serene expression, the old man's face carried an unconcealable worry.

"President, your subordinate has followed your instructions and delayed Dragon-Slaying Zhenjun Wang Chen regarding the sale of flame earth, but your subordinate is somewhat puzzled. Wang Chen is powerful, and now he has the potential to be invincible below the Great True Lord. In time, he will surely become a top powerhouse of our Human Race..."

"Befriending such a powerhouse will undoubtedly bring immense benefits in the future."

The old man looked at the middle-aged man cautiously and said:

"Your subordinate doesn't understand why you ordered your subordinate to do this."

This old man was precisely Manager Zhao Yuncheng of the Wanbao Chamber of Commerce's Wanshou City Branch, and this middle-aged man, whom he addressed as President with such respect, was naturally Vast Treasure True Lord, the controller of the Wanbao Chamber of Commerce.

Hearing Manager Zhao's words, Vast Treasure True Lord's expression remained calm, and he even nodded in agreement.

"You are right. Dragon-Slaying Zhenjun Wang Chen's momentum has been established. His powerful strength now makes him an absolute powerhouse even in the entire Netherworld, and he is still so young, his future achievements are even more immeasurable."

"Befriending him at this time and forging a connection will be of great benefit to the development of our Chamber of Commerce."

Vast Treasure True Lord raised his hand, picked up a cup of tea, and said leisurely while drinking.

"This..."

Hearing this, Manager Zhao became even more puzzled and couldn't help but ask:

"President, then why do you still hold him back on this matter of the flame earth?"

"What do you think?"

Vast Treasure True Lord retorted, and then, without waiting for Manager Zhao to answer, he continued on his own:

"He is indeed very strong, and in the future, he might even reach the ranks of the strongest in the Netherworld, suppressing an era. But, so what?"

"Should we eagerly go up and flatter him?"

"Besides..."

At this point, a hint of killing intent involuntarily appeared on Vast Treasure True Lord's face:

"Between me and this Wang Chen, there is an irreconcilable conflict. Even if I offered myself to be at his disposal, I'm afraid he wouldn't trust me in the slightest."

"What?"

Manager Zhao's expression stiffened upon hearing this, and he widened his eyes in disbelief.

"President, you and this Dragon-Slaying Zhenjun Wang Chen have never met. When did you two become enemies?"

"Could it be because of Saint Bai Yuliang? This, it shouldn't be!"

"With True Lord Wang Chen's strength and status, not to mention Bai Yuliang is currently only a Saint, even if he takes over the Holy Land and becomes the Holy Lord, it shouldn't have such a great impact."

Looking at Vast Treasure True Lord, Manager Zhao said with a somewhat pale face.

This was not good news for him. If the President and Dragon-Slaying Zhenjun Wang Chen had a conflict, it would affect the safety of the entire Wanbao Chamber of Commerce.

"President, this conflict, it's better to resolve it as soon as possible. It's better to make peace than to make enemies!"