Chapter 779: Merchant Guild's Visit

All major sects were shocked by the battle at the Myriad Monster Pass, and many merchant guilds were considering whether to establish some contact and cooperation with the Dao Yi Sect.

Among them were many merchant guilds that had previously cooperated with the Qingtian Holy Land.

Before, they did not take the Dao Yi Sect seriously, thinking it was merely a Dongzhou sect, so the major merchant guilds naturally paid no attention.

But now it is different; as the Dao Yi Sect defeated the Qingtian Holy Land, this undoubtedly proved its strength to the world.

Possessing the strength to defeat a holy land, it is worthy of notice by all major powers.

Some merchant guilds quickly took action; regardless of whether cooperation could ultimately be achieved, maintaining friendly relations with the Dao Yi Sect would certainly be no mistake.

One of them, the Shan Yan Commerce Association, whose headquarters is nearest to the Myriad Monster Pass, immediately dispatched a vice president personally leading a group to rush to the Myriad Monster Pass.

"Being the first to make contact with the Dao Yi Sect is absolutely an opportunity for us."

The Shan Yan Commerce Association's reputation in Zhongzhou is not insignificant, and it was also once one of the Ten Merchant Guilds of Zhongzhou.

However, in recent years, the Shan Yan Commerce Association's situation has been somewhat awkward.

The reason is that the Shan Yan Commerce Association's largest industry is black gold ore.

Meanwhile, the largest black gold ore deposits in Zhongzhou lie within Black Mountain, but Black Mountain has gathered a group of demonic cultivators.

Not only are they strong in strength, but there are also several Great Saint Realm cultivators among them, making it very difficult for the Heiyan Mountain Association to mine the black gold ore.

Moreover, the Heiyan Mountain Association had previously cooperated with the Qingtian Holy Land, hoping the Qingtian Holy Land would take action to eliminate those demonic cultivators on Black Mountain.

However, the Qingtian Holy Land took the money but did not act, or rather, did not put in any real effort.

They sent people to Black Mountain, casually slaughtered a few insignificant foes, and that was it—none of the true major demonic cultivators were killed.

Those demonic cultivators were not stupid; upon learning the holy land was coming, they quickly hid, and the Qingtian Holy Land naturally did not bother to search for them.

Because of the demonic cultivator issue, the Heiyan Mountain Association has been vexed and irritable.

Smaller sects cannot deal with them, and the holy land's price is high, and others may not necessarily agree.

Thus, the Black Gold Commerce Association, in order to mine black gold ore, has suffered heavy casualties.

After learning that the Dao Yi Sect defeated the Qingtian Holy Land, the senior leadership of the Heiyan Mountain Association unanimously agreed that this is an opportunity.

After discussion, they directly went in person to the Myriad Monster Pass, hoping to reach cooperation with the Dao Yi Sect.

Along the way they did not delay; the Black Gold Commerce Association's spatial spirit vessel soon arrived at the Myriad Monster Pass.

Outside the city, the leading vice president politely said.

"Please inform the Dao Yi Sect seniors; the Black Gold Commerce Association has come specially to pay a visit."

"Black Gold Commerce Association?"

Upon hearing this, the two cultivators on the city wall nodded, and one quickly rushed to the city lord's mansion.

After receiving Qi Xiong's nod, the two then opened the city gate and led the Heiyan Mountain Association's group into the Myriad Monster Pass.

Inside the Myriad Monster Pass, it can now be said to be bustling.

The disciples of the various affiliated sects come and go, giving the Myriad Monster Pass truly a hint of mortal vitality.

Having arrived at the city lord's mansion, the Heiyan Commerce Association people saw Qi Xiong and Wu Shou.

The vice president performed a respectful salute, and Qi Xiong gestured for everyone to take their seats.

As for this Heiyan Commerce Association, Qi Xiong was not very familiar with it, after all he had only been in Zhongzhou for a short time and had never dealt with any merchant guilds before.

Qi Xiong spoke first.

"May I ask what business brings you all to my Myriad Monster Pass?"

Without any nonsense, upon hearing this, the vice president of the Black Gold Commerce Association truthfully explained their purpose.

Upon hearing they wanted to cooperate, Qi Xiong and Wu Shou exchanged a glance; frankly speaking, they did not have much thought about such cooperation, after all the Dao Yi Sect still has many matters to attend to.

A new sect needs to be established, and many affiliated forces likewise, and the affairs concerning the Qingtian Holy Land have not been completely settled.

After the disciples' injuries heal, the Dao Yi Sect will certainly personally go to the Qingtian Holy Land to utterly destroy it, giving it no chance to recover.

Therefore, regarding cooperation with merchant guilds, Qi Xiong does not have much enthusiasm.

Perhaps noticing Qi Xiong's hesitation, the vice president of the Black Gold Commerce Association immediately spoke up.

"Sect Master Qi, regarding price everything can be discussed; our Black Gold Commerce Association truly comes with sincerity; if Sect Master Qi is willing, our Black Gold Commerce Association is willing to pay thirty million top-grade spirit stones per year."

Hmm???

Upon hearing this, Qi Xiong was stunned, and then the expression in his eyes changed.

Goodness, thirty million a year, and top-grade spirit stones at that—this almost equals the Dao Yi Sect's annual income back when it was in Dongzhou.

I had long heard that these Zhongzhou merchant guilds are filthy rich, but I did not expect them to be this rich—thirty million top-grade spirit stones, just give it if you say so?

The thought in his mind immediately changed; this matter could indeed be negotiated.

Although there are many things now, it is not a problem to add the Black Gold Commerce Association's matter.

Making money is not a problem; furthermore, for such a sect, where would it not need money?

Gazing intently at the vice president, Qi Xiong said in a calm voice.

"Explain in detail."

Hmm???

Seeing Qi Xiong's sudden change of expression, the vice president of the Black Gold Commerce Association was also startled, but quickly came to his senses and then spoke in detail.

Actually, the Black Gold Commerce Association's demands are not many: one is hoping the Dao Yi Sect can eliminate the demonic cultivators on Black Mountain, especially the few leading Great Saint Realm cultivators.

Second, they hope the Dao Yi Sect can arrange disciples to garrison Black Mountain, protecting the safety of the Black Gold Commerce Association's workers and ensuring the safe mining of black gold ore.

These are the main two conditions; besides these, there is nothing else.

It is not particularly troublesome, but given Qi Xiong's nature, he naturally would not agree so easily; this fellow still wants to discuss the price further.

So, after listening to the vice president of the Black Gold Commerce Association, Qi Xiong deliberately showed a somewhat embarrassed expression and slowly said.

"Your two requests are somewhat difficult to handle."

"Ah...... Sect Master Qi, actually we can still discuss and negotiate."

Hearing this, the Deputy Chairman of the Heiyan Commerce Association was taken aback, thinking Qi Xiong was about to refuse, and hurriedly spoke up.

Upon hearing that, Qi Xiong felt pleased inside, hehe, there's a chance, so don't blame me.

Afterwards, both sides went through a round of tug-of-war; finally, Qi Xiong agreed to the cooperation, but the price, well, changed from the previous thirty million top-grade spirit stones to the current fifty million, plus various spirit fruits and spirit treasures.

In short, the price was not cheap, yet the Deputy Chairman of the Heiyan Commerce Association agreed without much hesitation.

At one point it even made Qi Xiong wonder if his price was too low, giving him a feeling of loss.

After reaching the cooperation, Qi Xiong also arranged lodging for the people of the Heiyan Commerce Association, inviting them to stay a few days at Wan Yao Pass.

After seeing off the Heiyan Commerce Association folks, Qi Xiong smiled satisfiedly; Wu Shou beside him noticed and curled his lips, saying.

"I think you have a real talent for being a profiteer."

"Don't spout nonsense; I'm not doing this for the sect's sake? If you're capable, don't use these spirit stones—truly, you don't know the value of firewood and rice until you manage the household."

"I don't know the value of firewood and rice?"