"Old Man Shen Shan"
(⊙﹏⊙)
Stunned!
He understood every word Qian Duoduo said, but when put together, he didn't understand anything at all.
What in the world was this?
Who would encourage such behavior as "betraying one's own side"?
"Little Qian, you, I... this kind of behavior is wrong!"
The act of "betraying one's own side" is wrong, it's immoral!
Qian Duoduo chuckled and retorted.
"Old Shen, why did those people give you money?"
"They want to use my connections to buy more goods from the Dragon Rider Merchant Guild next time!"
"Did they ask you to lower the price?"
"No!"
"Did they ask you to give them the goods for free?"
"No!"
"In other words, they gave you money to get the Dragon Rider Merchant Guild to sell goods to them... And what is the fundamental purpose of our Dragon Rider Merchant Guild's trade? To sell goods! So, isn't this just perfect?"
"Old Man Shen Shan"
(⊙﹏⊙)
Damn it!
"Old Shen Shan" felt something was wrong, but Qian Duoduo's "logical loop" was impeccable. He couldn't find any fault with it.
The "Dragon Rider Merchant Guild" wanted to sell goods.
"San Jiu Pharmacy" wanted to buy goods.
Both sides were happy, no problem, really no problem.
He, "Shen Shan," received money from them, which did not infringe upon the interests of the "Dragon Rider Merchant Guild" at all. In fact, it could even help the "Dragon Rider Merchant Guild" sell its goods better and faster.
"Old Man Shen Shan" was stunned for a long time, and finally said uncertainly.
"So, I can accept this money?"
Qian Duoduo clapped his hands and laughed heartily.
"Old Shen, you've finally come to your senses! Yes, you can accept this money, it's perfectly acceptable! However, Old Shen, I need to remind you of a few things... If you're going to take money, take big money! San Jiu Pharmacy gave you five top-grade spirit stones, which are only worth fifty thousand low-grade spirit stones. Who do they think they are looking down on?"
"Old Man Shen Shan"
(￣_￣|||)
Uh...
"I think that's quite a lot!"
Qian Duoduo waved his hand domineeringly and said.
"Not enough, far from enough! Are the branch managers of our Dragon Rider Merchant Guild only worth fifty thousand spirit stones? Bah, they're underestimating me! Old Shen, leave this matter to me... I'll return the spirit stones for you, and I'll also tell them that from now on, the Dragon Rider Merchant Guild will not do business with San Jiu Pharmacy because they are looking down on people!"
"This, there's no need for this, this... it doesn't seem appropriate!"
"Heh heh, Old Shen, don't worry, in less than half a day, the people from San Jiu Pharmacy will come to you themselves, and at the very least, at the very least, they will offer twenty top-grade spirit stones. Don't be soft-hearted, just accept it, it's what you deserve! And from now on, if other merchant guilds give you gifts, tell them to scram if it's less than ten top-grade spirit stones. Who do they think they are looking down on..."
Qian Duoduo spoke with great animation, diligently instructing "Old Man Shen Shan" on how to "betray his own side."
"Old Man Shen Shan," despite his old age, was still listening in a daze.
In the end, he sighed.
"Little Qian, you are truly, truly..."
"Old Man Shen Shan" wanted to say "shameless," but he felt too embarrassed.
Qian Duoduo's gaze was sharp. "Old Man Shen Shan" didn't even have to open his mouth before he guessed what the other person wanted to say. Qian Duoduo chuckled.
"Old Shen, don't worry, my shamelessness is all directed at outsiders, it will never harm our own people!"
As soon as he said this, "Old Man Shen Shan" was deeply moved.
Indeed!
Qian Duoduo was going to such lengths, not for himself, but to help him, "Shen Shan."
"Little Qian..."
"Old Man Shen Shan" was so touched that his eyes welled up with tears.
Just as "Old Man Shen Shan" was about to pour out some "sentimental words," Qian Duoduo's gaze was drawn to a "colossal object" on the sea, and he exclaimed.
"Wow, what a huge sea-crossing spirit boat!"
The touching atmosphere was shattered.
"Old Man Shen Shan" shook his head inwardly.
Qian Duoduo, this so-called "true villain," was far nobler than those "hypocrites"!
With this thought, "Old Man Shen Shan" also looked up at the sea.
Wow, it's so big!
Seeing the massive hull of the "sea-crossing spirit boat" clearly, "Old Man Shen Shan" couldn't help but be shocked.
This "sea-crossing spirit boat" was golden all over, shaped like a majestic "five-clawed golden dragon," and was twenty to thirty times larger than an ordinary "sea-crossing spirit boat"!
It sailed across the sea like a "small continent" drifting by.
The sense of awe was indescribable!
The "Five-Clawed Golden Dragon Treasure Ship" was adorned with brilliant spiritual light, and intricate formations were constantly operating, keeping the entire ship at high speed.
In less than a moment, this "Five-Clawed Golden Dragon Treasure Ship" had completed the last stretch of its journey across the sea and was approaching the port, preparing to dock.
As it got closer, the "Five-Clawed Golden Dragon Treasure Ship" was even more awe-inspiring!
The entire "Five-Clawed Golden Dragon Treasure Ship" was incredibly luxurious and magnificent, exuding an undeniable air of nobility.
Layers of spiritual light shot up into the sky, illuminating half the horizon!
The various "sea-crossing spirit boats" docked at the port appeared like mere "small toys" in comparison to the "Five-Clawed Golden Dragon Treasure Ship," insignificant and not worth mentioning.
"Whose faction owns such a powerful treasure ship?"
"Old Man Shen Shan" was greatly shocked and couldn't help but exclaim.
A faction that could possess a "Five-Clawed Golden Dragon Treasure Ship" must be the most powerful, top-tier faction!
Beside him, Qian Duoduo's eyes narrowed as he looked at the "new character dragon flag" fluttering on the "Five-Clawed Golden Dragon Treasure Ship."
"This is... the treasure ship of the Great Xin Dynasty!"
Qian Duoduo's expression turned grim.
If one were to ask who the biggest enemy of "Purple Jade Bamboo Forest" was today, it would undoubtedly be the "Great Xin Dynasty"!
The sworn enemy of "a certain senior" was never some "small cave-heaven" or "abyss," but the ambitious "Great Xin Dynasty," which, with the "Ten Thousand Year Grand Plan" of "Heavenly Dragon Dharma King," was preparing to swallow everything and conquer the entire "Central Continent Cultivation World."
The "Eastern Desolate Mountains" were within the territorial map of the "Great Xin Dynasty."
Furthermore, "a certain senior's" eldest disciple, "Liu Xiuer," had become the "leader of the righteous army," openly confronting the "Great Xin Dynasty"!
The conflict between "a certain senior" and the "Great Xin Dynasty" was irreconcilable, and a great battle between the two sides was inevitable.
Therefore, the sudden appearance of the "Great Xin Dynasty's" "Five-Clawed Golden Dragon Treasure Ship" here had to make Qian Duoduo highly vigilant.
Had the "Great Xin Dynasty" already extended its claws to the "Endless Outer Sea"? What were they trying to do?