Yin Xinyue’s eyes were fixed on Zhang Tian.
Her large pupils flickered with a hint of shock.
One had to know that a single Qi Gathering Pill could already fetch an astronomical price at auction.
Let alone a high-grade one.
Once people understood the effects of this pill, the price of this high-grade Qi Gathering Pill would multiply severalfold.
Yet, Zhang Tian was suggesting they split it in half.
Was Zhang Tian out of his mind?
Zhang Tian looked at the stunned Yin Xinyue.
He appeared very calm.
“Miss Yin, the only reason I’m doing this is to drive up the price of my item. Besides, we’ll need to cooperate in the future.”
“It’s only right that I give you some of the profit.”
Zhang Tian spoke softly.
His intention was simple: give you profit, and you do work for me.
“Sect Master Zhang, this profit is too much.”
“How about this, let’s forgo the deduction for this auction, and for the high-grade Qi Gathering Pill, we’ll do a three-seven split, you take three, I take seven.”
Yin Xinyue pondered before speaking.
This was also a concession on her part.
Zhang Tian nodded.
“Alright, I’ll be waiting for your news.”
Zhang Tian nodded.
He didn’t care about the profit this time; he was only concerned with the company’s development and the flow of funds.
“Alright. Due to the large auction amount, it might take a few extra days to deliver it to you.”
Yin Xinyue nodded and said softly.
After she finished speaking, Zhang Tian nodded and stood up.
The auction was considered to be over.
Countless people were making their way outside.
After exchanging a few words with Yin Xinyue, Zhang Tian rose and headed for the exit.
“Then, Miss Yin, we’ll be leaving now.”
Zhang Tian said, and Hu Bayi and the others also stood up.
“Sect Master Zhang, please take care.”
Yin Xinyue wore a smile. Several waitresses escorted Zhang Tian out through the back door.
Stepping out of the Xinyue Hotel, it was already around ten o'clock at night.
Crowds of people were still milling about.
They seemed to be discussing something.
But mostly, they were talking about the auction items and the final payments.
“This Xinyue Hotel is truly making a fortune. So much money, it’s terrifying.”
“I wonder if those people will actually pay.”
“Yeah, they’re all powerful figures. Even if they don’t pay, it’s fine, right?”
“What are you thinking? They aren’t fools. If they don’t pay, they won’t get the auction items, obviously.”
“But didn’t Kerry use it first? If he doesn’t pay, won’t it be fine?”
Numerous people stood around, chattering, and Zhang Tian’s gaze landed on someone in the corner.
Kerry.
The San Francisco doctor stood in the corner with a grim expression.
His hand was broken.
His face was covered in dust and grime.
His clothes were even torn.
It was evident that this guy didn’t want to pay, got beaten up, and presumably, eventually paid.
Zhang Tian shook his head. Owing money to the Xinyue Hotel was quite difficult.
“Brother Zhang.”
Suddenly, a clear voice rang out.
Zhang Tian turned his head.
“Eh, isn’t that Xiu Xiu?”
Fatty was the first to exclaim.
A smile spread across his chubby face.
“Brother Kaixuan!”
Another voice followed, filled with excitement and surprise.
“Holy crap, Brother Banyue!”
“Heavenly King guarding the earth!”
“Fatty Stewing Mushrooms!”
“Kaixuan!”
“Banyue!”
The next moment, the two fatties turned and embraced.
Zhang Tian’s face was full of speechless exasperation.
Good grief, in broad daylight, was such a grand reunion necessary?
Zhang Tian couldn’t bear to watch the two of them.
He turned to Wu Tianzhen on the side.
“Brother Tianzhen, I didn’t expect you to be back and not come to find me?”
“It seems our relationship isn’t as close as I thought.”
Zhang Tian said with a half-smile.
“Not at all, Young Master Zhang. I only just returned and happened to catch the auction.”
“By the way, matters abroad are also proceeding smoothly. We’ve gained the cooperation of some officials, things are going swimmingly.”
Wu Tianzhen said with a smile.
Zhang Tian carefully examined Wu Tianzhen.
“You’ve progressed quite quickly recently. Your cultivation is nearing the Grandmaster realm.”
Zhang Tian was somewhat surprised.
After all, the last time he saw Wu Tianzhen, he was a weakling.
Yet, in just a year, he had grown to this extent. Was this the protagonist’s halo?
“Not at all, it’s all thanks to you. I discovered many things over there…”
Wu Tianzhen lowered his voice as he spoke.
“I discovered many ancient tombs. Fatty and I, after countless hardships, have only reached this point.”
A hint of pride showed on Wu Tianzhen’s face.
After all, this cultivation was something he had painstakingly achieved.
He was not only proud but also a little self-satisfied.
Zhang Tian nodded.
This was indeed something for Wu Tianzhen to be proud of, as not everyone possessed such courage.
“Congratulations. So, tomorrow, Brother Wu, please come to the Siheyuan. I have something for you.”
Zhang Tian sincerely congratulated him.
Then, he continued.
“Alright, Young Master Zhang. See you tomorrow then.”
Wu Tianzhen said, and he pulled Fatty, preparing to leave.
“Hey, Tianzhen, it’s rare to see you. Fatty wants to discuss life and plan the future with Brother Kaixuan.”
Wang Banyue, being pulled by Wu Tianzhen, said with some displeasure.
“Fatty, we have other things to do.”
“Let’s go quickly.”
Wu Tianzhen urged, and Wang Banyue had no choice but to leave reluctantly.
“Brother Kaixuan, there will be plenty of time in the future.”
“Brother Banyue, I’ll be waiting for us to discuss life under the moonlight together.”
The two fatties waved their hands.
It was as if they had found kindred spirits.
Zhang Tian rubbed his forehead.
It was uncertain what kind of sparks would fly when people who had to part ways met again.
“Boss, should we be leaving too?”
Fatty said, looking at the receding figures.
“Yes, let’s go. We’re heading back.”
Zhang Tian nodded.
Just as he turned to leave.
Two figures appeared not far away.
On the street.
An old man and a young man were walking slowly.
The old man’s face was indistinct, but the young man had a slightly arrogant air about him.
“Isn’t that the person who was sitting in the audience at the auction earlier?”
Hu Bayi also recognized them.
He had noticed these two earlier.
“Let’s go take a look.”
Zhang Tian said, and he walked over slowly.
In this era, it was rare to find someone who had cultivated to the Grandmaster realm.
Zhang Tian was eager to pay his respects.
“Excuse me, elder. May I disturb you for a moment?”
Zhang Tian called out to the two figures from behind.
The old man slowly turned his head.
He appeared harmless.
If one looked at him normally, there was nothing to suggest anything unusual about him.
The old man’s gaze fell upon Zhang Tian and his companions.
Although old, his eyes still held a hint of ardor and spirit.
It was clear that his aged appearance was a facade.
“Who are you?”
The old man’s voice was hoarse.
The young man beside him watched Zhang Tian warily.
“I’m just a young man passing by.”
“Seeing as you two are alone, I thought I’d accompany you for a while.”
Zhang Tian said with a smile.
The old man glanced at Zhang Tian’s companions.
Fatty, Shirley Yang, Hu Bayi – their presence gave the old man a sense of unease.
“Haha, in that case, let’s walk together.”
The old man chuckled heartily.
The group walked along the road.
Zhang Tian casually asked,
“By the way, elder, where are you from? You don’t seem to be from Beili, do you?”
The old man replied as they walked.
“From Zangxi.”
After the old man finished speaking, Zhang Tian’s steps faltered.
A hint of surprise flickered in his eyes.