Half an hour later.
The Hongmeng Holy City, Four Seas Trading Company branch.
"Esteemed guests, do you have an invitation?"
The leader of the Four Seas Trading Company branch, a powerhouse at the eighth level of Star Realm, spoke without any hint of arrogance. It was evident that the Four Seas Trading Company's ability to conduct business across the boundless territories was not without reason.
"We don't have an invitation, no."
Ye Xuan said little, instead flipping his right hand to reveal a token. "However, I have this."
"Oh."
"This is... the Four Seas Token!"
Upon seeing the token, the leading eighth-level Star Realm expert's eyes suddenly froze. His attitude did a complete 180-degree turn. "So it's a distinguished guest holding the Four Seas Token. Forgive our ignorance!"
"Please come in!"
At the same time, his consciousness informed the head of the Four Seas Trading Company branch in Hongmeng Holy City of this matter.
The head of the Four Seas Trading Company branch, upon learning of this, immediately left his room.
A short while later.
The Four Seas Trading Company, a certain luxurious private room.
*Crack~*
The door opened, and a middle-aged man entered from outside. This man was none other than Xia Wanjin, the head of the Four Seas Trading Company in Hongmeng Holy City.
Of course, he also held another identity: the second uncle of the young master of the Four Seas Trading Company, Xia Potian.
His cultivation reached the fifth level of the Bright Moon Realm. He was a devoted martial artist who had no children, thus treating Xia Potian as his own.
"A distinguished guest has arrived, we hope you..."
Xia Wanjin's words were cut short as his gaze fell upon Ye Xuan, causing him to tremble. "Alliance Leader Ye, I didn't expect the one holding the Four Seas Token to be you!"
Luo Tianyi heard this and was somewhat surprised.
Judging by this person's demeanor and aura, he was clearly a high-ranking official of the Four Seas Trading Company branch. Yet, his attitude towards Ye Xuan was remarkably respectful, which was quite odd. What was that token, too?
"Oh."
"You know me?"
Ye Xuan looked at the somewhat familiar middle-aged man before him, yet he was certain this was their first meeting.
Hearing Ye Xuan's words, Xia Wanjin nodded with a smile. "How could I not know you?"
"Right, allow me to introduce myself. I am Potian's second uncle, and the president of the Four Seas Trading Company is my elder brother."
"Oh!!"
Upon hearing Xia Wanjin's words, Ye Xuan was also slightly taken aback. He had not expected this person to have such an impressive background. "No wonder I felt a sense of familiarity upon seeing you. So you are a family member of Young Master Xia. My apologies, my apologies."
"Alliance Leader Ye, please don't be so formal."
"I haven't yet thanked Alliance Leader Ye for saving Potian back then. If not for Alliance Leader Ye, the current situation of our Four Seas Trading Company would likely be extremely precarious."
Xia Wanjin spoke earnestly. Ye Xuan did not comment further, as what he said was indeed true. If he hadn't intervened back then, the Four Seas Trading Company would likely have fallen into chaos, and many forces would have seized the opportunity to encroach.
Seeing that it was Ye Xuan, Xia Wanjin's emotions were clearly a little excited.
"Right."
As if recalling something, Xia Wanjin flipped his right hand, revealing a spatial ring. "Alliance Leader Ye, this is a small token of my appreciation. I hope you will accept it."
Upon hearing Xia Wanjin's words, Ye Xuan's divine sense swept over it, and he was momentarily stunned.
Two billion high-grade Saint Crystals – this was an astronomical sum, even for most Saint Kingdoms and powers.
"Since President Xia is so generous, I shall not decline."
Ye Xuan smiled slightly and casually put away the spatial ring. He wasn't foolish enough to refuse such a substantial resource; he wouldn't forgive himself.
Seeing the curve of her man's lips, Luo Tianyi was filled with curiosity. Given his actions, this gift must be extremely valuable.
Ye Xuan then flipped his right hand, and a porcelain bottle appeared in his hand. "Here are ten [Po Yang Pills]. Consider it compensation for the two billion high-grade Saint Crystals."
"After all, it's not easy for the Four Seas Trading Company to earn two billion high-grade Saint Crystals."
Clearly, compared to two billion high-grade Saint Crystals, a mere ten [Po Yang Pills] seemed insignificant, at least from Ye Xuan's perspective.
For others, it would be different. For Ye Xuan, it merely cost more Ziwei coins.
"This... Alliance Leader Ye is too kind!"
*Gulp~*
Without a doubt, looking at the porcelain bottle before him, Xia Wanjin could not remain calm.
Are you kidding me?
These [Po Yang Pills] were far too important to their Four Seas Trading Company, so important that he could not refuse!
"Good!!"
"Then I shall accept it!"
Xia Wanjin nodded emphatically, feeling as though he had gained a great advantage. He continued, "However, we can't let Alliance Leader Ye be at a disadvantage."
"How about this: for this Myriad Nations Trading Convention, whatever items Alliance Leader Ye bids on, all of them will be paid for by the Four Seas Trading Company."
Luo Tianyi, "!!!!"
Upon hearing Xia Wanjin's words, Luo Tianyi was stunned. Paying for all items at the Myriad Nations Trading Convention – what incredible generosity!
This was a bottomless pit. If Ye Xuan were to bid on everything, the scene...
She dared not even imagine it!
However, she knew that Ye Xuan would not bid on everything.
"Heh, thank you, President Xia."
Ye Xuan smiled slightly. He was also eager to see what rare treasures would be present at this Myriad Nations Trading Convention.
"Right."
Ye Xuan seemed to recall something and flipped his right hand, producing a brocade box. "President Xia, here is one [Po Yang Pill]. Since the Myriad Nations Trading Convention is here, let's auction it along with everything else. It will help increase the Four Seas Trading Company's popularity."
Xia Wanjin, "........."
"What!"
"Auctioning a [Po Yang Pill]!"
Despite having witnessed countless grand events, Xia Wanjin was still somewhat astonished by Ye Xuan's actions. Good heavens, directly bringing out a [Po Yang Pill] for auction, this...
Although he didn't know what sky-high price this pill would fetch, one thing was certain: all the participants would erupt in excitement, no, they would go mad!
"Alliance Leader Ye, are you sure!!"
At this moment, Xia Wanjin directly addressed Ye Xuan as 'you,' clearly indicating that this decision had a significant impact on him. Simultaneously, Ye Xuan's impression in his mind soared.
Damn it!
Even a single pill like this, if released, would shake the boundless territories. Yet, this Alliance Leader Ye was directly taking one to auction.
This meant that such a pill was not that important to him.
However, if it wasn't that important, did he have ten, a hundred, or even more?
Of course!
To be honest, even if Xia Wanjin had ten, a hundred, or even ten thousand of these, he probably wouldn't do this.
After all!
Wouldn't it be more rewarding to keep such a divine pill for his descendants rather than auctioning it?
However, his perspective was clearly not broad enough to fathom Ye Xuan's thoughts. He could not understand that what he considered an incredibly precious [Po Yang Pill] was merely a slightly more expensive candy to Ye Xuan.
Of course, if Xia Wanjin knew of this thought, one could only imagine his reaction.