Chapter 975: This Money Cannot Be Borrowed

He also needs funds to research demon puppets, right? From before, he could only rely on robbing houses. But since he teamed up with He Lingchuan, he didn't even have this freedom.

He also needs money, where is enough to spend with just a little bit?

Fang Canran maintained a smiling demeanor: "Yes, the interest is one percent, just calculate it as simple interest for you."

Dong Rui was dissatisfied: "Hey, I also participated in your operation in Spirit Void City!"

"That's why it's one percent; otherwise, I would charge at least one and a half percent compound interest."

He Lingchuan was not surprised; he knew his great achievements had earned him a good reputation in the Lingshan. After all, the Rongshan Sect also borrowed several million taels for the Yuan Nation to fight a war because of his face.

Of course, the Yuan Nation also took out high-quality assets as collateral, and Rongshan didn't lose anything no matter how they calculated.

But after thinking about it again and again, he still politely declined Fang Canran's proposal: "When I am at the end of my rope, I will ask the Lingshan for help."

He has too little interaction with the Lingshan, and he doesn't want to owe this mysterious organization a huge favor—sometimes you think you only owe a favor, but in the other party's eyes, it is equivalent to selling yourself.

For this limited three to five million, who knows what price he will have to pay in the future? In the long run, it's not worth it.

It is best to maintain equal communication and mutual benefit.

Fang Canran didn't force it: "You settled in the east of Mou Nation, the Lingshan will definitely be happy. Shall I introduce you?"

"That would be best!" This was also one of He Lingchuan's purposes for coming to Platinum Island, but it was brought up by Fang Canran himself.

This is really a human essence.

Fang Canran had to get his consent in advance: "However, I have to report your great achievements, so that people will be willing to pay attention to you."

He Lingchuan didn't hesitate: "As long as you trust him."

He wants to contact the Lingshan and wants to gain the other party's attention and solicitation; this secret can't be hidden, so it's better to throw it out himself as a bargaining chip.

More than a hundred years ago, his ancestor Lu Xun once represented the Lingshan to establish contact with Panlong City and Zhong Shengquan; on his way to escape after causing chaos in the Tiangong, he also heard the thousands of trees and leaves of the Questioning Tree say the two words "Lingshan" to him.

For the Lingshan, He Lingchuan has natural curiosity and closeness, and of course, he wants to contact and understand it further.

"That goes without saying."

"Does Mou Nation also have people from the Lingshan?"

"Yes, very much!" Fang Canran paused before saying, "The secrets of the Lingshan are endless, I only know a little bit of fur: in fact, the founding of Mou Nation was led by the Lingshan."

Even the founding of Mou Nation had the credit of the Lingshan? Dong Rui interjected: "Can it be compared to the Tiangong's relationship with Beijia?"

The relationship between the Tiangong and Beijia is very complex, but everyone knows that Beijia serves the Heavenly God, so the Tiangong occupies a dominant position and can influence Beijia's national policy.

This big brother asks questions so directly? He Lingchuan glanced at him, good question! He still hasn't figured out the relationship between the Lingshan and Mou Nation.

No way, there are too few objects to ask.

"Not so close, let alone a subordinate relationship." Fang Canran weighed his words. "To this day, the Lingshan is also transcendent in Mou Nation."

As soon as this came out, He Lingchuan knew that the independence and autonomy of Mou Nation were stronger than Beijia.

But Fang Canran's next sentence followed: "To this day, most officials and commoners in Mou Nation don't know of the existence of the Lingshan. Most people hear the name of the Lingshan and only think it is a misty legend; only a very few have the opportunity to contact it."

The Lingshan is hidden and misty, and ordinary people cannot perceive it at all. He Lingchuan had been secretly planning in Spirit Void City for a long time, and only heard the two words "Lingshan" by accident when he was about to leave.

Dong Rui grasped the main contradiction: "Anyway, the Lingshan has great influence in Mou Nation?"

"That goes without saying. Most high officials and famous generals in Mou Nation come from Daoist sects, and some Daoist sects are under the Lingshan. I heard that when the elders of the Lingshan leave the pass and go down the mountain, the monarch of Mou Nation rushes to the foot of the mountain to welcome them in person."

"Mr. Fang, do you know the Jade Field General Xia Pei of Mou Nation?"

"I have met him a few times before. Tai Bao Xia comes from under the Hongshan Sect, and the Hong Sect is a long-term friendly state with my Taihang Sect." Fang Canran asked him, "Does Brother He have old ties with him?"

He Lingchuan said lightly: "Just asking casually, it has nothing to do with it."

Dong Rui immediately added on the side: "This kid bought the Yangshan Archipelago from the in-laws of Xia Pei."

"The in-laws of Tai Bao Xia?"

"Xia Pei's daughter, Xia Lishang, married Lu Qinglin, the second son of the Lu family of Baili. The Lu family tried their best to please this in-law." Dong Rui said quickly, "The Lu family sold the Yangshan Archipelago for 80,000, thinking they took advantage, but now their intestines are green with regret, and they don't know when they will grab it back."

Some words are not convenient for He Lingchuan to say, so he said them.

"80,000... a whole archipelago?" Fang Canran was also surprised by this number, stunned for a moment before saying, "Were the Lu family drunk at the time?"

"At that time, the archipelago was shrouded in Yin energy, and humans couldn't get close." Dong Rui pointed at He Lingchuan. "Only this inhuman kid forcibly dispersed the Yin energy."

He Lingchuan lowered his head and sipped wine.

Fang Canran suddenly realized: "So that's it!"

He only came to Platinum Island for a few months and didn't know much about the surrounding area.

"He is annoyed, so what? Money is handed over, the island is handed over, you two sides always have a contract, right?"

"The contract is not important, the key is strength." He Lingchuan said calmly. "The Blade Harbor that Baili rented to the Qing Nation, the agreement expired more than ten years ago, but it still can't be taken back."

"That's true." Fang Canran pondered. "Tai Bao Xia has a domineering and protective personality, and Mou Nation regards Baili as a subordinate. But in the final analysis, you buying a piece of land is just a small matter. It would be too degrading for the dignified Xia family to take action for this, not to mention it's not in Mou Nation. Looking at the past many years, Baili has sold quite a few territories, and they haven't seen them take them back."

He Lingchuan said lightly: "I dare to buy the island, so I'm not afraid of them taking it back."

Dong Rui added a "but": "They have done quite a few things behind our backs. When we buy things, they unite with merchants to raise prices; when we sell things, they obstruct us in every way."

Fang Canran nodded: "As the master of Baili, the Lu family has some means."

He Lingchuan asked intentionally or unintentionally: "By the way, the Lu family always says they are descendants of immortals. Then, does Baili have any connection with the Lingshan?"

Fang Canran smiled: "What if there is?"

"If there is a connection, when it offends me, I will beat it a little lighter." In the Panlong world, Lu Xun traveled across the ocean to pass a message to Zhong Shengquan on behalf of the Lingshan.

This at least shows that the ancestors of the Lu family had a deep relationship with the Lingshan, and the Lingshan trusted Lu Xun very much.

However, things are unpredictable. Has this relationship continued to this day?

He Lingchuan's words were arrogant, but Fang Canran heard the intention of showing goodwill to the Lingshan: "Sorry, I don't know either."

Just as he said, he knows very little about the Lingshan.

Fang Canran added: "However, judging from reality, I think even if the two sides are related, they are not that close."

He Lingchuan nodded: "I think so too."

In fact, looking at the attitude of the surrounding countries toward Baili, he also understood seven or eight points in his heart. If Baili really relied on the big tree of the Lingshan, how could it be invaded and pay compensation, and even have a large piece of territory cut off?

How could the Lu father and son try so hard to please and curry favor with the Jade Field General of Mou Nation, donate money and grain to Mou Nation at every turn, and send their precious son to the western front?

It is such a subtle situation.

Fang Canran changed the subject, "Brother He, what are you selling now?"

He Lingchuan sipped his wine: "Products of the Yangshan Archipelago. This season is mainly palm oil."

Fang Canran said "Oh": "The palm oil produced there is really good stuff. The taverns and pastry shops here are all using it."

"The things on our island are of course good, we are using them ourselves." Dong Rui cracked melon seeds. "It's just hateful that Baili keeps digging our walls. The negotiated clients are always snatched away by them finding people to lower the price. These bastards would rather lose eight hundred to hurt us by a thousand."

Fang Canran smiled: "To accomplish great things, Brother He is a good hand; to do business... back and forth, it's more about entanglement."

Facing this successful big businessman, He Lingchuan said honestly: "There are still many places for me to learn, and these have to be bought with money."

The three toasted a glass of wine.

Fang Canran added: "By the way, distinguished guests from Mou Nation are coming to Platinum Island in a few days. I will introduce you, it might be helpful."

He Lingchuan happily responded with a "good."

Fang Canran stood up and said: "The matter is discussed, I'll take you to eat. The roasted seafood on Platinum Island is a must! The Ghost Market at night is also fun, with many strange things."

Dong Rui's spirit was lifted: "Just going to take a look."

He Lingchuan also said: "I need to purchase more than 1,000 sets of weapons, swords, spears, shields; and 700 sets of medium armor and outer armor."

Some things cannot be bought through normal channels, so they have to go through unconventional channels, such as purchasing through the Ghost Market on Platinum Island.

Fang Canran's answer was very straightforward: "As long as the price is reasonable." It's not a problem.

Dong Rui took out a note: "This is my shopping list, can you get it?"

Fang Canran took it and stared at it.

He Lingchuan leaned over to take a look, and it was densely listed on it.

Fang Canran pondered: "These are all uncommon materials."

"Right, so I have to find you to buy them. I use them for experiments."

He Lingchuan couldn't help but interject: "Hey, how much does this cost?"

Fang Canran estimated a price casually: "At least 80,000 silver."

He Lingchuan stared: "How much?!"

Dong Rui pointed at He Lingchuan at the same time: "He pays!"

"Hmm, not right." Fang Canran waved his hand. "Sorry, didn't see it all just now. The things on your list, I can basically get seven or eight out of ten, except for these three materials—"

He pointed to them for the two to see: "—they have always been priceless. I'll find someone to ask, you wait here."

After speaking, he strode out.

He Lingchuan glared at Dong Rui: "What on earth is it for?"

"Making demon puppets." Dong Rui said with a righteous face. "You are not unaware of what I do."

What can a demon puppet master study if not demon puppets, recipes?

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