Chapter 1460

Letting out a long sigh of relief, the Vice President then looked at Facing Qi Xiong with embarrassment; he hadn't been paying attention just now and seemed to have lost his composure.

"Sect Master Qi, this food..."

This was absolutely the most delicious food he had ever eaten in his life, bar none.

Seeing the Vice President's somewhat awkward appearance, Facing Qi Xiong smiled indifferently.

"As long as the President likes it."

"Many thanks to Sect Master Qi for the hospitality."

After the meal, the group from the Heiyan Chamber of Commerce was completely conquered, and even after returning to their quarters, some people began to say.

"President, I think since we have reached a cooperation with the Daoyi Sect, we should leave someone at the Daoyi Sect to facilitate contact between both sides."

"This humble one is untalented, but is willing to die for the Chamber of Commerce."

This person said with a sincere face. Hearing this, the Vice President of the Heiyan Chamber of Commerce gave him a faint look.

Willing to die? The abacus in your heart, I could hear it all the way from the Eastern Continent.

Why didn't you mention dying for the cause before? You ate a meal and now you want to die for the cause? And you're willing to stay at the Daoyi Sect?

But thinking about it, the Vice President suddenly had an idea and said with a smile.

"What you say makes some sense. Our cooperation with the Daoyi Sect is indeed very important and directly relates to the future development of the Chamber of Commerce. It is indeed necessary for someone to remain at the Daoyi Sect."

"On one hand, it facilitates contact, and on the other, it allows us to build a better relationship with the Daoyi Sect."

Hearing this, everyone's faces revealed a hint of expectation, and they spoke up one after another.

"President, this humble one is also willing to die for the cause."

"This humble one is willing to stay at the Daoyi Sect for the Chamber of Commerce."

"Please rest assured, President, this humble one will definitely not fail the Chamber of Commerce's expectations."

Staying at the Daoyi Sect meant having food to eat; everyone scrambled and competed, refusing to give an inch.

As for the Vice President, he remained calm, waiting until everyone had finished speaking before changing the subject.

"I am very gratified that you have this heart. However, the cooperation with the Daoyi Sect is of utmost importance, and someone of sufficient weight must remain behind, which can also express the Chamber of Commerce's emphasis on this cooperation."

Hmm???

Hearing this, everyone immediately had a bad feeling. What does this mean? You old fellow, you're not right; are you speaking in riddles?

Sure enough, the next second, they heard the Vice President say unhurriedly.

"Therefore, I have decided that I will personally remain to hold the fort and take full responsibility for matters related to the Daoyi Sect."

Sure enough, sure enough; this old scoundrel didn't have any good intentions in his heart.

Hearing this, everyone's faces turned black immediately. If you yourself wanted to stay, just say so; why are you beating around the bush here?

But the Vice President did not give anyone a chance to refute. Once his words fell, he hummed a little tune and returned to his room, looking quite pleased with himself.

"Old scoundrel, he has no shame."

"Sure enough, as the saying goes, 'an old man who doesn't die is a thief.' Old thief, I am irreconcilable with you."

"I'm going to file a complaint with the Chamber of Commerce. As a Vice President, how can he be so neglectful of his duties?"

Everyone was naturally unwilling to accept this and decided in their hearts that they must file a complaint with the Chamber of Commerce.

As a Vice President, how could he stay behind at another sect? Such a matter should clearly be left to them.

The Vice President did not know the thoughts of these turncoats under his command.

At this moment, he was still savoring today's meal; it was truly a kind of enjoyment.

Thinking of what he had eaten before, what the hell was all that?

Early the next morning, the group from the Heiyan Chamber of Commerce had long since inquired about the Daoyi Sect's daily meal times and arrived early outside the City Lord's Mansion to wait.

And, since they were the financiers, Facing Qi Xiong gave them some preferential treatment; anyway, since they weren't staying long, he just let them eat.

Although it was just normal three meals a day, holding their large bowls, the group from the Heiyan Chamber of Commerce still ate with great joy.

It was truly delicious, making one linger and forget to return.

After a few days, the members of the Heiyan Chamber of Commerce became even more determined to stay.

If they couldn't eat such delicacies in the future, that would definitely be a great regret.

"I am so envious of these people from the Heiyan Chamber of Commerce."

As for the disciples of the various affiliated sects, watching the Heiyan Chamber of Commerce members eating without having to scramble, their eyes turned red with envy.

"If you could come up with fifty million top-grade spirit stones a year, you could probably eat too."

"I... our Sect Master is not capable."

Fifty million top-grade spirit stones a year—the various sects really couldn't come up with that; it was simply an astronomical figure.

One could imagine just how wealthy these chambers of commerce were.

In the Central Continent, any sect or dynasty with some strength had intricate connections with chambers of commerce.

And behind sacred grounds, there were even chambers of commerce supporting them with all their might.

The chamber of commerce provides money in exchange for the sacred ground's protection; both sides get what they need.

Right now, the Heiyan Chamber of Commerce had such an intention, wanting to support the Daoyi Sect with all its might in exchange for the Daoyi Sect's protection. Of course, being able to eat was the best part.

Therefore, after a few days, for many things Facing Qi Xiong needed, such as talismans and array disks, the Heiyan Chamber of Commerce did not hesitate at all and agreed directly.

In the battle against the Qingtian Sacred Ground, the Daoyi Sect had almost used up all its talismans and array disks and was in urgent need of replenishment.

At the chamber of commerce's quarters, a member of the chamber of commerce stood before the Vice President with an ugly expression and said.

"President, some elders within the Chamber of Commerce are already dissatisfied, feeling that our support for the Daoyi Sect is a bit excessive."

"The talismans and arrays purchased this time have already exceeded thirty million top-grade spirit stones in value, and it is still far from enough, so..."

"So they want to stop the support for the Daoyi Sect?"

Hearing this, the Vice President said faintly, then let out a cold snort.

"A bunch of idiots. Can't they see the potential of the Daoyi Sect? Nowadays, even a pig could see that the Daoyi Sect is bound to replace the Qingtian Sacred Ground and become a new sacred ground."

"Isn't offering help in times of need better than adding flowers to a brocade?"

"As long as the Daoyi Sect achieves the status of a sacred ground, today's investment will be returned tenfold, a hundredfold."

"That may be so, but the Daoyi Sect is not yet a sacred ground after all, and those elders are using that as an excuse."

"Hmph, short-sighted..."

The current Vice President was definitely a die-hard supporter of the Daoyi Sect, but just as the two were talking, another member of the Heiyan Chamber of Commerce walked in hurriedly, and his expression was very ugly.

"President, there is movement from the Dingming Chamber of Commerce."

"Speak."

"They have purchased a large amount of elixirs, talismans, array disks, and magic treasures and sent them to the Qingtian Sacred Ground. It seems they have firmly chosen the Qingtian Sacred Ground. With this batch of resources, I worry that the Qingtian Sacred Ground..."

"You worry that the Daoyi Sect will encounter trouble?"

"Indeed."

The Dingming Chamber of Commerce was one of the chambers of commerce behind the Qingtian Sacred Ground. It was just unexpected that, even now, this Dingming Chamber of Commerce was still supporting the Qingtian Sacred Ground. The Vice President narrowed his eyes and said coldly.