76: Chapter 76 Third Brother, Times Have Changed

Inside a private room of the Drunken Immortal Tower, Fang Zhenhai and two Vice Presidents met the mysterious "Mister" once again.

This time, there wasn't a hint of tension in the air, only one-sided respect.

"Mister, I have already arranged the matters you entrusted to us," Fang Zhenhai reported with a bow. "Our chamber of commerce can step forward for the cooperation with the Lin Family. How many Spirit Medicines need to be purchased is entirely at your command!"

Su Cheng wore a mask, his expression unreadable. "I've given it some thought. For now, among the second-rank pills, the clear spirit pill, the qi sea pill, and the foundation establishment pill will be the most useful for your chamber of commerce. Therefore, you should first purchase thirty sets of the main and auxiliary ingredients for each of these three types of Medicinal Pills."

"Thirty sets each?" Fang Zhenhai's heart jolted.

These weren't first-rank Spirit Medicines, but genuine second-tier spiritual items!

The clear spirit pill and qi sea pill were manageable; they were common, their Pill Formulas weren't hard to obtain, their main ingredients weren't too rare, and they weren't expensive.

But the three main ingredients for the foundation establishment pill—the purple monkey flower, nine-leaf dragon ganoderma grass, and rootless fruit—setting aside the price, were monopolized by the major Sects year-round. Buying a few on the market was fine, but buying dozens would likely be difficult.

Although the Lin Family was a Spirit Medicine clan, even they would likely need a considerable amount of time to produce thirty sets of main ingredients for foundation establishment pills all at once.

After all, major Sects and clans also had high demand for these things; could there really be such a large surplus available?

Furthermore, the value of this deal had already far exceeded their estimates.

It would be a terrifying sum of at least tens of thousands of Low-Grade Spirit Stones!

Not long ago, to gather that batch of first-rank Spirit Medicines, the chamber of commerce had already strained itself, dipping into nearly ten percent of its total assets.

And this time, purchasing second-tier spiritual herbs would likely require betting more than half of the chamber of commerce's net worth!

"Is there a problem?" Su Cheng's voice was flat.

"No! No problem at all!" Fang Zhenhai replied without the slightest hesitation, fearing the other party might change his mind. "Thirty sets each it is! We'll go prepare the Spirit Stones right away!"

He knew in his heart that this was a massive investment and a massive opportunity.

As long as they could deeply bind themselves to this Mister, let alone tens of thousands of Spirit Stones, he wouldn't even hesitate to go bankrupt!

"Mhm." Su Cheng nodded. "As for the Pill Formulas, resolve that yourselves. Oh, I only need the Pill Formula for the qi sea pill; Treasure Gathering Tower should have it for sale.

Once this is done, with these ninety sets of Materials, I can refine ten supreme grade foundation establishment pills, ten supreme grade clear spirit pills, and ten supreme grade qi sea pills for you in just two years."

This promise made the breathing of Fang Zhenhai and the other two quicken once again.

Ninety sets of Materials, two years, in exchange for thirty supreme grade second-rank pills!

This success rate was terrifying!

Especially those ten supreme grade foundation establishment pills—they were enough to double the strength of the Four Seas Chamber of Commerce in the coming years!

"Remember, Lin Feng is to be in full charge of this matter. You just provide the money and support; don't interfere too much," Su Cheng added a final instruction.

"Understood! Rest assured, Mister!"

...

Three days later, at the Lin Family.

Lin Feng led Vice President Li Cheng of the Four Seas Chamber of Commerce and several managers, walking into the courtyard of Golden Core Elder Lin Xiaotian with a somewhat high profile.

As soon as the news broke, the entire lineage of the Second Elder was shaken.

Lin Yu immediately led people to block the courtyard entrance. Looking at the high-spirited Lin Feng and the distinguished upper management of the Four Seas Chamber of Commerce behind him, his face was full of confusion.

"Lin Feng! What the hell are you doing? How did people from the Four Seas Chamber of Commerce get mixed up with you?" Lin Yu questioned sharply. He couldn't imagine a second-rate power like the Four Seas Chamber of Commerce actually having the capability to do business with the Lin Family.

"Third Brother, I don't have time to explain to you right now." Lin Feng didn't even spare him a glance as he walked straight toward the main hall. "I have important matters to discuss with Father."

"You!" Lin Yu's face turned ashen with rage, but he couldn't lash out in front of the people from the Four Seas Chamber of Commerce. He could only watch helplessly as Lin Feng and the others entered the main hall.

Inside the main hall, Golden Core Elder Lin Xiaotian was already seated at the head.

When he saw Li Cheng, a Cultivator at the Late Foundation Establishment Stage, acting so politely toward his illegitimate son Lin Feng, a hint of surprise couldn't help but flash in his eyes.

After some pleasantries, Li Cheng got straight to the point and presented a Spirit Medicine purchase list on behalf of the Four Seas Chamber of Commerce.

"Thirty sets each of the Spirit Medicines required for clear spirit pills, qi sea pills, and foundation establishment pills. Here is the list; please take a look, Second Elder Lin."

Li Cheng respectfully presented a detailed list to Golden Core Elder Lin Xiaotian.

Golden Core Elder Lin Xiaotian picked up the list Jade Slip and sank his Divine Sense into it.

A moment later, he set the Jade Slip down. His face showed little emotion, but a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes.

As a Golden Core True Person, he had managed the Family's Spirit Medicine affairs for many years and had seen many great storms.

Although the total value on this list was high, it wasn't enough to make him lose his composure.

However, needing such a wide variety and large quantity of second-tier spiritual herbs all at once, especially the thirty sets of main Materials for foundation establishment pills, was indeed no small sum.

"Vice President Li, quite a grand gesture," Golden Core Elder Lin Xiaotian said, his fingers tapping lightly on the table, his voice steady. "My Lin Family can naturally provide the Spirit Medicines on this list.

However, my Lin Family's business in the Prefecture City is deeply intertwined; many Spirit Medicines have fixed production quotas. To mobilize such a large quantity all at once will take time."

He was making it clear that this deal wouldn't be easy and would require a price increase.

"Regarding the price..." Golden Core Elder Lin Xiaotian was just about to start negotiating terms.

But Li Cheng seemed prepared. He immediately stood up, smiled, and cupped his hands. "Rest assured, Second Elder Lin. Our President Fang said that this is to establish a long-term cooperative relationship with the Lin Family, and sincerity is paramount. For all the Spirit Medicines on the list, our Four Seas Chamber of Commerce is willing to purchase them at ten percent above the market price."

As he spoke, he took out a heavy Storage Pouch and offered it with both hands. "This is the deposit, twenty thousand Low-Grade Spirit Stones. Please have a look, Elder."

The speech Golden Core Elder Lin Xiaotian had prepared was instantly stifled.

He took a deep look at Li Cheng, then at the pouch of Spirit Stones, his thoughts racing.

No bargaining, just a direct ten percent premium?

This wasn't the usual way of doing business.

He knew the background of the Four Seas Chamber of Commerce perfectly well.

It might not be hard for them to produce this sum of Spirit Stones, but for them to be so lavish and generous, giving up such a large profit without blinking, was absolutely impossible.

The only explanation was that the person standing behind them didn't care about these Spirit Stones at all.

"Good, very good!" Golden Core Elder Lin Xiaotian no longer had any doubts, and a sincere smile appeared on his face. "Since the Four Seas Chamber of Commerce is so sincere, my Lin Family will naturally provide the best! Lin Feng!"

"I am here, Father!"

"From this day forward, you are in full charge of all business dealings with the Four Seas Chamber of Commerce! The resources of the Family's Spirit Medicine Garden are at your disposal! If anyone dares to obstruct you, you may use my hand command to execute first and report later!" As he spoke, Golden Core Elder Lin Xiaotian actually took out a jade token representing his identity and handed it to Lin Feng.

As soon as these words were spoken, the entire hall was shocked.

Lin Yu, who was eavesdropping outside the door, was even more filled with disbelief.

In full charge! Execute first and report later!

This was no longer the treatment of a marginalized illegitimate son; this was clearly the treatment of an heir!

Just because of this one transaction of tens of thousands of Spirit Stones? This wasn't fair!

Lin Feng himself was stunned. He took the jade token with trembling hands, so excited he couldn't say a word for a long time.

This signaled that from this moment on, his status in the Lin Family would undergo a massive change.

And all of this stemmed from that mysterious Senior Wang and the even more mysterious power behind him.

With the deal settled, Li Cheng and the others took their leave, satisfied.

Holding the jade token, Lin Feng straightened his back under the awe-filled gazes of his clansmen.

As he passed by the fierce-eyed Lin Yu, his footsteps paused, and he said in a rather calm tone:

"Third Brother, times have changed."

After saying that, he left without looking back, leaving Lin Yu alone to clench his fists, his eyes full of resentment.

He didn't understand. Why?

Why would such a windfall fall upon that bastard? He refused to accept it!

On what grounds?!

Where did a second-rate chamber of commerce that made a living through trade get the confidence to do such a big business? There must be something fishy behind this!

A flash of ruthlessness crossed Lin Yu's eyes.

Since Lin Feng could establish this connection, why couldn't he?

In terms of status, cultivation base, or position in the Family, in what way was he not stronger than that trash Lin Feng?