As whispers arose, Nuo Yi’s ghost fire slowly halted.
Seeing that the ghost fire, now mere inches away, did not consume him, the young master knew that the person who had just spoken must hold considerable sway, compelling even Nuo Yi to show deference.
Instantly, the young master looked towards the source of the voice with anticipation.
He saw Chen Yu, smiling and gazing at him.
“That’s right, that’s right! My father manages the finances of the entire Tatu Kingdom,” the young master nodded vigorously, as if a chick pecking at grain, his body instinctively leaning towards Chen Yu. “Could you possibly speak a word for me and have her let me go? I can guarantee that I can fulfill any request you have. There is nothing my father cannot do in this world, as long as you can name it.”
“I want the ruler of the Tatu Kingdom to fall,” Chen Yu grinned.
“……”
In an instant, the young master fell silent again.
How could that be possible?
Wasn’t this deliberately making things difficult for him, or playing a trick on him?
Although his father was the Chief Financial Officer of the Tatu Kingdom and wielded unimaginable power, this was all based on being subordinate to the Tatu King. Their family’s influence, no matter how vast, was not so immense as to reach that extent.
“Can… can you change it to something else?”
“Hahahaha!” Chen Yu laughed heartily, strolling to the young master’s front and squatting down. “Tell me, you’ve been captured for so long, why hasn’t the Tatu Kingdom sent anyone to save your life yet?”
“I…”
The young master’s lips moved, but he could not speak.
What could he say?
Did he have to reveal to Chen Yu and the others that he had been overconfident, leaving the Sky City with full certainty, without contacting anyone, and even ordering his subordinates to conceal what happened below the city, to claim credit for himself?
At this point, he could only grit his teeth and bear it.
“It seems you have your reasons, which is fine, I won’t ask further,” Chen Yu said with a slight smile. “Then I’ll change the topic and return to your father’s position. Can you tell me about the job responsibilities of a Chief Financial Officer?”
“It’s to control the finances of the Tatu Kingdom and manage all the commerce within the kingdom.”
“Is that so?”
“If you wish to do business in the Tatu Kingdom, I can have my father support you, making you the second Elderton family in the Tatu Kingdom.” The young master tried his best to bargain for himself. “You have to believe me, I am the only son in my family, and my father dotes on me the most. As long as I say it, he will definitely listen.”
Hearing what he most wanted to hear, Chen Yu smiled subtly.
“The Elderton family, that’s the largest commercial family in the Tatu Kingdom?”
“That’s him!” The young master kept poking the ground with his chin. “Don’t look at how big his family is; their current status is actually due to the kingdom’s policies supporting them. If you are willing, I can immediately make you like him, even surpass him.”
“Let’s not talk about these future matters.”
Chen Yu smiled and raised his hand, interrupting the young master.
“Do you recognize me?”
The young master, who was being stepped on, looked confused. He seemed to be trying his best to recall Chen Yu’s identity, but for a long time, his mind could not find any trace of him.
“Should… should I recognize you?”
“Hahaha, you really shouldn’t recognize me,” Chen Yu nodded with a smile. “My identity is not important, but I do have some dealings with this Elderton family. Not long ago, their family stole my business.”
“What business?”
???
What kind of mind is this!
Looking at the young master’s bewildered question, Chen Yu was momentarily lost.
Normally, he shouldn’t have just followed Chen Yu’s lead, offering to punish the Elderton family for him and claiming he could help Chen Yu retaliate, all in exchange for his own life.
It seemed guidance was still needed.
Chen Yu sighed inwardly, his face still accompanied by a smile.
“Equipment.”
“You… you’re an equipment merchant.” At this moment, the young master reacted quickly and made a connection. “The Elderton family snatched your equipment trading with the Batu Federation, so you’re here in the Tatu Kingdom to do business with us? If that’s the case, I can directly introduce you to the ruler of the Tatu Kingdom. Our kingdom will provide you with the best treatment and prices. Once we annihilate the Batu Federation, we will surely reward you handsomely.”
“Hm?”
Before the young master could finish speaking, Nuo Yi’s foot pressed down harder.
“Do you think I don’t exist?”
Hearing Nuo Yi’s voice, the young master finally remembered that Nuo Yi was from the Batu Kingdom. Since she was by this equipment merchant’s side, he became confused about what exactly had gone wrong with his business with the Batu Federation.
“Actually, you’re half right,” Chen Yu said with a smile. “The Elderton family did indeed steal my business in the Batu Federation, causing me heavy losses, and I am indeed intending to cooperate with the Tatu Kingdom. As for Nuo Yi, she’s a token of apology from the Batu Federation, guaranteeing my safety throughout this journey. Although she is with me, you can think of us as independent entities.”
“I see!” The young master nodded slightly.
If that were the case, it would make sense why Nuo Yi was so polite to the person in front of him.
An equipment merchant.
Even his father would greet him with a smile.
Although the Batu Federation had not managed to make a deal with this person, they were also unwilling to offend an equipment merchant. Sending someone to ensure the merchant’s safety along the way was understandable.
“I’ve been quite displeased all along,” Chen Yu whispered, his voice deepening. “Such a huge deal fell through; you should understand that feeling. Coincidentally, when I arrived at your Tatu Royal City, I encountered some disrespectful guards, so I thought of taking it out on you to vent my frustration. You understand me, right?”
“Yes, yes, yes!”
“Exactly. I still can’t swallow this anger. I originally wouldn’t have cared about Nuo Yi refining you, but when you mentioned your father is the Chief Financial Officer, I thought perhaps your life could be spared.”
“Of course!” The young master pleaded desperately.
“If I’m alive, I can do so many things for you. What you can accomplish, I can help you accomplish; what you can’t accomplish, I can find a way to help you accomplish. As long as I am alive, it will definitely be beneficial and harmless to you. And I can swear with my soul that I will never seek revenge. I believe you also know that no one would want to offend an equipment merchant, wouldn’t you agree?”
“You are quite eloquent.”
“This…”
“Don’t say that. I actually have something I need your help with,” Chen Yu whispered. “If you can do it, I will have Nuo Yi release you and give you a way out. But if you cannot…”
“Please tell me, I definitely can.”
“I want to meet the steward of the Elderton family and have him kneel before me and kowtow three times,” Chen Yu whispered with a smile. “If you can accomplish this, your life is yours!”