Seeing his son’s face filled with anger, Gong Qingyang quickly sent a spiritual message: “A small impatience can spoil a great plan. Do not get angry.”
“This good-for-nothing must have seen we are in need of him, hence he made this demand.”
“Since that’s the case.”
“Then, as he said, we will dismember Gong San.”
“The top priority is to sign a contract with Ao Ji as soon as possible.”
“Once the contract is signed, it won’t be too late to deal with Gong Jian.”
Gong Yi’s face turned ashen.
A long sword appeared in his hand, and he forced a smile, saying, “Since Eldest Brother wishes for him to die, then I shall dismember him.”
“Young Master, spare me, spare me!”
Gong San was so terrified that he lost control of his bladder and bowels.
Stool and urine flowed all over the ground.
He had never imagined.
That his Young Master would actually dismember him.
And the reason was simply offending Gong Jian…
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An hour later.
Gong San had become a skeleton.
His flesh and blood had all been cut off by Gong Yi with his sword.
His death was extremely gruesome.
Causing countless people to feel a chill down their spines.
Gong Qingyang forced a smile and said, “Nephew, go change your clothes. Second Uncle will take you somewhere.”
“Second Uncle’s orders are my commands. Please wait a moment.” Gong Jian said, then changed into clean clothes.
Gong Qingyang asked, “Nephew, do you know Senior Ao Ji of the Ao Ji Teahouse?”
He felt it was necessary to reveal some information to Gong Jian.
This way, he would obey his commands and reach an agreement with Ao Ji.
Gong Jian shook his head. “Replying to Second Uncle, this junior has never met Senior Ao Ji.”
He was not lying about this.
He had no friends in Gan Country.
As for Ao Ji, he had never even met him.
Gong Qingyang said, “Whether you have met him or not is no longer important.”
“What is important is that Senior Ao Ji specifically requested to see you.”
He paused here. And said seriously, “Gong Jian, I don’t know why Senior Ao Ji specifically asked to see you.”
“However, Second Uncle still hopes you can strive for the Gong family.”
“If you can get Senior Ao Ji to cooperate with our Gong family, you will be a hero of the Gong family.”
“In the future, Second Uncle will definitely make up for your years of neglect.”
“Of course, if you prefer to live outside, Second Uncle can also arrange a house for you and your mother to live together.”
At this point, he could only try to entice Gong Jian with promises.
As for anything else.
Was it important?
Gong Jian quickly said, “Since Second Uncle has spoken, this junior will naturally do his best to try and cooperate with Senior Ao Ji.”
“Good, good, good!” Gong Qingyang was brimming with excitement.
With Gong Jian’s word, he was reassured.
Just as the father and son were about to leave the Gong family entrance.
Other members of the Gong family rushed over.
“Second Brother, we heard Senior Ao Ji is interested in cooperating with our Gong family?” the third brother, Gong Qingshan, asked involuntarily.
Gong Qingyang had nine brothers.
Besides the eldest, he had eight other brothers.
They were all filled with excitement.
They knew what cooperating with Ao Ji meant for the Gong family.
It meant the Gong family could very likely become the foremost noble family in Gan Country.
Gong Qingyang frowned. “How did you know about this matter?”
Gong Qingshan grinned. “After Senior Ao Ji announced the termination of cooperation with Tian Bao Pavilion, all the medicinal ingredient merchants went to the Ao Ji Teahouse.”
“But.”
“Only you, Second Brother, could meet Senior Ao Ji. This matter has long spread throughout the capital.”
“So we want to follow along and see the excitement.”
Gong Qingyang said nothing more, tacitly agreeing to the matter.
Then.
The Gong family members, spirited and energetic, arrived at the Ao Ji Teahouse in a grand procession.
However.
Only Gong Qingyang and his eight brothers entered.
Along with Gong Jian and Gong Yi.
This scene gave those outside an ominous premonition.
It seemed.
The Gong family was likely about to strike it rich.
“Greetings, Senior Ao Ji.”
Inside the teahouse.
The Gong family members, led by Gong Qingyang, all bowed to Ao Ji.
Ao Ji said, “No need for formalities.”
Gong Qingyang straightened his back and said, “Senior Ao Ji, this person beside me is Gong Jian.”
Ao Ji looked at Gong Jian and nodded slightly, saying, “Not bad. If you lost some weight, you’d be much more handsome.”
Gong Jian looked embarrassed.
He hadn’t been fat initially.
But after going to the Forge Sword Academy, his physique began to grow wider.
He now weighed over five hundred catties.
“I heard your Gong family also wishes to cooperate with me?” Ao Ji got straight to the point. “I believe in fate, and this fatty and I seem to have quite a bit of fate.”
Gong Jian was confused.
He was certain he had never met Ao Ji.
“Don’t be curious. This is all my master’s doing.” Ao Ji sent a spiritual message to Gong Jian. “Oh, he is your brother Chen Nan.”
Boom!
Gong Jian’s scalp tingled.
He knew this matter was likely orchestrated by Chen Nan behind the scenes.
But he never expected Ao Ji to call Chen Nan ‘master’.
Although it was his first time meeting Ao Ji, he knew of this person’s capabilities.
This was a distinguished guest of the Emperor of Gan.
Who would have thought.
Such a high-ranking figure would call Chen Nan ‘master’?
Damn it!
How much hidden power and methods did that guy possess?
Seeing Ao Ji’s interest in cooperating with the Gong family, Gong Qingyang’s heart pounded. He quickly said, “Thank you for your favor, Senior Ao Ji. Our Gong family will certainly not disappoint your expectations.”
“Rest assured, our Gong family will show our sincerity by increasing the purchase price of medicinal ingredients by thirty percent.”
This point demonstrated the Gong family’s attitude.
This was far more profitable than Ao Ji’s cooperation with the Xia family.
But…
The wool comes from the sheep, after all.
As long as the Gong family cooperated with Ao Ji, they could monopolize the market.
At that time, wouldn’t the prices of medicinal ingredients be up to them?
Ao Ji chuckled lightly. “I currently have medicinal ingredients worth fifty million high-grade immortal stones. Can you handle them?”
A simple sentence.
It was like an invisible hand gripping Gong Qingyang’s throat.
Making him almost suffocate.
Not only him.
Everyone else’s scalps tingled, and goosebumps rose on their skin.
Everyone knew Ao Ji was the largest medicinal ingredient merchant in Gan Country.
But they never imagined that he alone had a reserve of medicinal ingredients worth fifty million high-grade immortal stones.
Fifty million high-grade immortal stones…
Heh heh!
Although the Gong family was wealthy, their total assets amounted to only over ten million.
They simply couldn’t afford the medicinal ingredients in Ao Ji’s hands.
At this moment.
Ao Ji’s voice sounded again. “Actually, I can lend you that batch of medicinal ingredients on credit. You can return the principal after you’ve sold them all.”
“As for the price, it can be reduced by thirty percent.”
Upon hearing this.
Everyone’s eyes lit up.
It felt as if pies were falling from the sky.
Whether it was a thirty percent price reduction.
Or credit.
These were things they dared not even imagine.
For the Gong family, it was all benefit and no harm.
Ao Ji’s voice sounded again. “However, I have one condition.”
Gong Qingyang suppressed his excitement and said, “Senior Ao Ji, please state it. Whatever the condition, our Gong family will agree.”
“The condition is very simple.” Ao Ji grinned. “I want Gong Jian to be the head of the Gong family.”