Chapter 1458

Hearing Qi Xiong's words, Wu Shou became agitated on the spot. How could this guy have the face to say such things?

Although he, Wu Shou, held the title of Great Elder, he was the one doing the work of a Sect Master.

In all honesty, the time Wu Shou spent managing the sect was at least several times that of Qi Xiong, and now this guy was saying he didn't know the cost of firewood and rice?

Who exactly was the one not in charge?

Looking at Wu Shou, whose face was turning from green to red, Qi Xiong was clever enough to grease his soles and slip away immediately.

"You stop right there and make yourself clear!"

Watching Qi Xiong's retreating back, Wu Shou cursed in anger, but Qi Xiong ignored him entirely.

The cooperation with the Heiyan Chamber of Commerce would undoubtedly bring huge profits to the sect.

Therefore, Qi Xiong also planned to treat the Heiyan Chamber of Commerce group well and host a banquet.

He explained the matter to Ye Changqing, and Ye Changqing did not refuse. After all, fifty million top-grade spirit stones a year, plus a host of heavenly treasures, certainly counted as a major client.

Later that day, Qi Xiong sent people to invite the group from the Heiyan Chamber of Commerce.

To this, the Vice President of the Heiyan Chamber of Commerce did not refuse and agreed quite readily.

As people from a chamber of commerce, compared to the more pure cultivators of sects and sacred grounds, they clearly had a stronger worldly air about them.

They were frequent guests at places like banquets and brothels.

The Heiyan Chamber of Commerce owned many restaurants and brothels; of course, they did not place too much importance on these industries—they were better than nothing.

Their main pillars were not these.

When the appointed time arrived, the group from the Heiyan Chamber of Commerce, led by the Vice President, arrived on time for the appointment.

In the backyard, two dining tables had been prepared, with Qi Xiong, Wu Shou, Hong Zun, and others accompanying them. As for Yu Mo and the others, they did not appear.

The Heiyan Chamber of Commerce was not yet significant enough for the three of them to show themselves; Qi Xiong stepping forward was enough to show them respect.

"Come, come, come, everyone please sit."

For the sake of money, Qi Xiong appeared very amiable, inviting everyone to take their seats with a smile.

Facing such a scene, the people from the Heiyan Chamber of Commerce were already accustomed to it, so they felt no awkwardness.

After everyone was seated, they began to chat idly, discussing only trivial matters.

Before long, the food and wine were brought to the table, and an alluring fragrance made the people from the Heiyan Chamber of Commerce involuntarily take a few extra looks.

Although they hadn't eaten yet, the smell was truly fragrant.

However, as people who had seen the world, the group from the Heiyan Chamber of Commerce did not lose their composure and tried their best to restrain themselves.

It wasn't until Qi Xiong spoke up.

"Don't just sit there; let's eat and chat. No need to be formal."

"Sect Master Qi is right. Then we won't stand on ceremony."

Whether they ate or not was not important to the people from the Heiyan Chamber of Commerce; with the cooperation with the Daoyi Sect reached, their mission could be considered successfully completed.

Holding an indifferent attitude, everyone picked up a chopstick of food at random.

But the moment the delicacy entered their mouths, the expressions of several Heiyan Chamber of Commerce members changed instantly.

First came dullness, then shock, and after that, it turned into ecstasy.

This taste was truly perfect; they had never eaten such delicious food, and furthermore, the effects were extremely heaven-defying.

Without further hesitation, the few of them transformed into "food-devouring machines," constantly stuffing various delicacies into their mouths, not even having time to pay attention to Qi Xiong and the others.

The Vice President of the Heiyan Chamber of Commerce, who had been conversing with Qi Xiong, turned his head to see his subordinates looking like starving ghosts reincarnated, and his expression sank immediately.

"What are you doing? Can you have a little dignity?"

They were all people who had traveled far and wide; what delicacies hadn't they eaten over the years? How could they be so disgraceful this time? It was just a table of food and wine—was it worth acting like this?

Or was it that the Chamber of Commerce had treated them poorly in their daily lives? What were they doing, acting like wolves and tigers?

Facing the Vice President, whose face had instantly turned gloomy, the group from the Heiyan Chamber of Commerce actually showed no intention of stopping, their mouths full of food as they mumbled unclearly.

"Vice President, it's... it's delicious! You should try some too."

Hmm???

Hearing this, the Vice President's expression became even uglier. These bastards were truly losing face; for just a table of ordinary food, was it worth it?

They had truly thrown away the reputation of the Chamber of Commerce.

But at the moment, he felt embarrassed to scold them, so the Vice President could only force a smile and turn to Qi Xiong.

"I hope Sect Master Qi will forgive them; these fellows are truly used to being undisciplined in their daily lives."

To this, Qi Xiong did not mind; he knew better than anyone how the food of his Daoyi Sect was.

"No matter. President, please try some as well; the food of my Daoyi Sect is truly excellent."

"Then I won't stand on ceremony."

The two exchanged pleasantries, but the Vice President did not actually have much trust in Qi Xiong's words.

Are you kidding? Who am I? I am the Vice President of the Heiyan Chamber of Commerce. I won't speak of cultivation or combat power, but having traveled far and wide all my life, what good things haven't I eaten?

Could a simple table of food tempt me?

However, these words obviously could not be spoken aloud, so the Vice President nodded with a smile, then slowly picked up a chopstick of food and placed it into his mouth.

After just one chew, his previously calm expression instantly turned to shock, and his eyes widened into perfect circles.

"This... this food..."

Completely at a loss for words, in that instant, the Vice President seemed to understand why his subordinates looked like starving ghosts reincarnated.