I Don’t Want to Get Hurt, So I’ll Max Out My Defense

Chapter 1058: Chapter 1059: The Money Has Been Deposited, Prepare to Run Away
 

“Is… Is the young master really offering ten million top-grade Immortal Stones?”

“Have you gone mad?”

The youth dressed in white shouted sharply. He was sent by the second young master, Han Dezhu, to negotiate with Li Xiaobai. He had thought that three million top-grade Immortal Stones would secure a certain victory, but unexpectedly, the senior young master had someone directly bring ten million top-grade Immortal Stones.

Come on, isn’t it the third young master who’s doing business here?

How could a son born of a concubine possibly be worth that much?

Offering three million was already quite generous, to be honest, they even felt tempted to offer only one million, as they had the power, background, and resources to press down on Han Buzhu completely. They could fully dictate the price whatever they saw fit.

But Huang Yuan’s appearance completely disrupted his plans—what was the senior young master thinking?

Has he lost his mind, offering ten million?

“I think it’s your master who’s mad, wanting to buy all the shops with just three million?”

“The third young master is selling no less than twelve herb shops, and you offer three million, which means only two hundred fifty thousand per shop? Are you just throwing pennies to beggars?”

“Doing business requires honesty, and your master shows no sincerity. The third young master need not bother with such a person. I have already delivered the message; the senior young master is willing to offer ten million top-grade Immortal Stones and to demonstrate his sincerity, he has already had me bring the Immortal Stones.”

Huang Yuan respectfully took out a Space Ring and presented it with both hands.

Li Xiaobai swept his gaze slightly and nodded in satisfaction; this was indeed an unexpected windfall.

“What about you, have you brought the money?”

Li Xiaobai looked at the youth in white and asked. The latter had been blabbering all sorts of trivialities but had made no mention of money; then, looking at how magnanimous the senior young master was, directly having the huge sum brought over.

That was the difference.

“Naturally not…”

The youth in white lacked confidence; truthfully, Huang Yuan’s actions had shocked him. Ten million top-grade Immortal Stones given just like that, and the senior young master hadn’t even shown his face personally, just had his subordinates bring it over. Was he not worried that the bearer could just run off with the money?

Or was it that the senior young master was already so wealthy that Immortal Stones were merely numbers to him?

“You didn’t bring the money, so what deal are you here to discuss?”

“Go back and tell your master, he’s far inferior to the senior young master.”

Li Xiaobai mocked mercilessly, realizing the other party had wasted so much time without a single Immortal Stone in his pocket. Wasn’t that a classic waste of time?

“You!”

The youth in white was choked with anger yet unable to retort. The other party was right—the senior young master indeed did everything too perfectly, having sent the Immortal Stones directly. He himself had nothing but words to compete.

It seemed that today, this shop was not meant for him.

“Here are the deeds, prepared early on. Since the elder brother was so straightforward, I should not be too tardy either. Run along and hand over these deeds to him.”

“As for you, you may leave now. Go back and tell your second brother that he’s weak.”

Li Xiaobai pulled out a stack of yellow papers and threw them to Huang Yuan, then turned to look at the youth in white and spoke indifferently, enjoying the feeling of collecting money from someone else’s shops.

“Very well, I will report today’s events to our young master as such, and I hope all of you take good heed!”

The youth in white did not linger, and left with a flick of his sleeve.

“Rest assured, young master, I will bring the deed!”

Huang Yuan felt relieved and carefully put away the yellow paper.

“Additionally, this gentleman is a Huo Family expert and has various properties in the Central Origin Realm. This time, I wish to collaborate with him to set up properties on Ice Dragon Island, which would also contribute to the Icy Frost Sect. Please run over to the Steward Hall and, in my name, assign as much of the port area to Uncle Huo as possible. Make sure there are no errors.”

Li Xiaobai spoke calmly. The shop might be sold, but there were still lands left. It wasn’t easy to hand over lands inside the Icy Frost Sect at Immovable Peak to outsiders, but it wasn’t a big deal with the port. Each of the three young masters owned a certain share at the port. It wasn’t unusual to arrange for someone else to manage one’s own piece of land as long as they continued contributing to the sect monthly. The higher-ups generally turned a blind eye.

“Selling the port?”

Huang Yuan was utterly confused. What was this gentleman trying to do, selling the shop first, and now the port? Was he digging his own grave?

“It’s not about selling. It involves transferring the land to the Huo Family’s name. From then onwards, my portion will be managed by the Huo Family.”

Li Xiaobai slowly explained.

“Understood, I’ll handle it right away!”

Huang Yuan nodded. Previously, Han Buzhu was personally responsible for managing the port operations. However, since he would soon be leaving the sect for Ice Dragon Island and delegating the management to someone else was objectionable, the other two young masters had done the same, but always chose extremely trustworthy confidants. It was Huang Yuan’s first time seeing outsiders being introduced into the scheme.

“Although I am not particularly talented, I have heard about the Huo Family. The trade of elixirs within our Icy Frost Sect is conducted with the Huo Family. I didn’t expect you were the Huo Family experts. My apologies, my apologies. With Huo Family handling things, I believe the port’s business will flourish.”

Huang Yuan cupped his fists and bowed to Uncle Huo. “This way, please, Uncle Huo!”

“Hehe, please don’t be too formal, my friend. Business thrives on harmony and mutual benefit.”

Uncle Huo chuckled and followed him out of the mansion, eagerly awaiting this moment. As soon as he got the land, he would secretly transfer it. Lands were quite valuable these days, as owning a piece allowed construction of shops, and the profits were more complex than a simple addition.

As for managing, that was all nonsense. Although Li Xiaobai risked exposure, who would want to touch such a hot potato? Moreover, managing would bring in only a small sum of money, whereas directly selling land was a highly lucrative business, especially when selling someone else’s land, involving no risk and no investment.

“Young master, is there anything else you need us to do?”

Huo Yuhao and the other juniors asked.

“No need. Just stay put. The moment the money is in, we’ll make our escape.”

Li Xiaobai spoke leisurely. It was a special period; the sect was busy preparing for the two young masters’ trip to Ice Dragon Island. The sect had little concern for these minor disturbances, but once they realized something was off, who knew what could happen.

It was best to seize the moment and flee.

…

In the blink of an eye, another two days passed, and the time for the martial arts competition and marriage proposal at Ice Dragon Island drew nearer. The sect was bustling with drumbeats, preparing to see off the two young masters. This event was the top priority, and the sect celebrated and wished the young masters victorious returns, overshadowing the issue of Li Xiaobai selling the herb shop.

However, this made him feel even more relaxed. The less attention he attracted, the safer he was.

Amid the sound of drums, Uncle Huo returned.

“Young master, everything has been handled. The Immortal Stones are in the account.”

Li Xiaobai was pleased. “How much?”

Uncle Huo replied, “Thirty million top-grade Immortal Stones sold to the Blood Demon Sect. As discussed before, we split the earnings!”

Fifteen million top-grade Immortal Stones—that was indeed a massive sum.

Li Xiaobai nodded. “Now that we have the Immortal Stones, it’s time to escape.”

Uncle Huo agreed. “Seconded!”