Son-in-law Heaven Emperor Xiao Yi

The group of mighty figures watched as Xiao Yi stored the humiliating debt note into his storage ring, their faces as black as charcoal.

They represented the ten great sects.

All along,

it was only they who extorted others; when had they ever been extorted?

The ten billion silver wasn't too much for them, but it represented their face and reputation!

At least until this debt was repaid.

They couldn't hold their heads high in front of Xiao Yi, always feeling inferior!

However, when they thought about the fates of the several strong figures from True Martial Hall and Vast Righteousness Pavilion, they felt their situation wasn't that bad.

Xiao Yi glanced at the crowd with a radiant smile, cupped his hands, and said, "On behalf of all the tutors and disciples of Xiaoshanhe Institute, Xiao gives his thanks for your generous assistance. Should there be an opportunity in the future, you are more than welcome to visit Xiaoshanhe Institute to share your guidance!"

"Xiao, you're too polite!"

"Under your leadership, Xiaoshanhe Institute will certainly regain its glory!"

"If there's anything you need our help with, Xiao, just say the word. As long as it's within our power, we will certainly help!" Hai Wei of Three Seas Mountain, a peak Tao Tribulation Realm powerhouse, said with a falsely smiling face as he cupped his hands.

No sooner had he finished speaking,

than Xiao Yi took the opportunity to say, "Indeed, I do need your help with something, but I felt embarrassed to ask after just beating you. Since you've offered now, I won't be polite... I wish to build a large Spirit Gathering Array within Xiaoshanhe Institute. I've heard that both Three Seas Mountain and Wendao Villa have an abundance of array stones; I'll have to trouble the two of you to prepare some array stones for me! I won't ask for much, just a hundred thousand catties of array stones from each of you should suffice, on behalf of all members of Xiaoshanhe Institute, I thank you both!"

Puff!

Hai Wei and the powerhouse from Wendao Villa's complexions abruptly changed, nearly spitting out a mouthful of old blood.

The powerhouse from Wendao Villa shot a look full of resentment towards Hai Wei, wishing to devour him alive.

That's what you get for your loose tongue!

Those hundred thousand catties of array stones were worth no less than fifty billion!

Hai Wei only felt a bitter taste in his mouth and regretted it to his guts.

He did have the intention to refuse.

But seeing Xiao Yi's smiling gaze fixed on them, he feared that if he dared to refuse, he might immediately face another beating. So, he could only grit his teeth and manage a tearful expression as he said, "Xiao, that, that hundred thousand catties is truly too..."

"What? Too little? How about one hundred and fifty thousand..." said Xiao Yi, feigning surprise.

"No!"

Hai Wei hurriedly straightened his back, thumped his chest, and said, "One hundred thousand catties, I will make sure it is delivered to Xiaoshanhe Institute within ten days!"

"Then I thank you very much!"

Xiao Yi nodded in satisfaction, then turned his gaze toward the other strong figures.

The crowd trembled all over.

"Xiao, I still have a pot of soup on at home, I must get going now!"

"Aiya, my granddaughter is about to give birth, I must excuse myself..."

Fearing that Xiao Yi would catch them to squeeze another sum, they hurriedly took their leave, each breaking through the air to leave.

This left people like Dongfang Kuang dumbstruck.

When everyone had left,

Xiao Yi's gaze fell on Nangong Shengtian and Beitang Feng, who had previously made their moves against him.

Nangong Shengtian slightly furrowed his brows; although he was a six-layer Dharma Manifestation Realm powerhouse and wasn't afraid of offending Xiao Yi,

considering Xiao Yi's identity, he didn't want to provoke him excessively. Cupping his hands, he said, "Xiao, I didn't know your identity before, which is why I was swayed by Yang Jin to take action. I ask for your forgiveness!"

Beitang Feng touched his nose, "Same here!"

Xiao Yi rolled his eyes.

His treatment towards the four great families was clearly different from that towards the ten great sects.

Xiao Yi said in a deep voice, "What are the two elders talking about? It's true that no fight means no acquaintance!"

"Chairman Xiao is right, without a fight, we can't really get to know each other. If you need anything in the future..."

Nangong Shengtian laughed heartily and was about to continue when he suddenly thought of Hai Wei's fate and immediately changed the subject, "We must surely keep in touch more often in the future!"

Beitang Feng also said, "Same for me!"

Xiao Yi curled his lips, thinking to himself, "Old fox." However, he had his own reason for letting the Nangong Family off so easily, and went on to say, "Ancestor Nangong, I hear that the Nangong and Beitang Families mainly deal in pills and medicinal herbs. My Xiaoshanhe Institute is about to be rebuilt, and I urgently need a large number of pills and medicinal materials. I wish to do business with the two of you!"

"Hmm?"

Nangong Shengtian was taken aback, giving Xiao Yi a meaningful look.

He was puzzled before...

Given Xiao Yi's strong stance against the top ten sects, how could he let him off so easily? It turns out it was for this reason.

The four major families spread their influence across various trades within the Great Qian Dynasty, with the Nangong and Beitang Families controlling over sixty percent of the pill and medicinal herb business. The Dongfang and Ximen Families, on the other hand, control over seventy percent of the weapon and weapon material business. In their respective fields, all four families are dominant.

Unshakeable by anyone.

Nangong Shengtian narrowed his eyes. For Xiaoshanhe Institute to rise, it was essential to have access to pills and medicinal herbs. He then smiled and said, "So Chairman Xiao is here for this matter. We can provide pills and medicinal materials, but as for the price..."

Xiao Yi looked Nangong Shengtian up and down.

This old man thought he held Xiao Yi's lifeline, planning to manipulate him!

Xiao Yi said, "Seventy percent, I can pay seventy percent of the market price for the materials and pills I need!"

This was also because Xiaoshanhe Institute was short of manpower. Otherwise, with Xiao Yi and Elder Xue's methods, they could have been self-sufficient.

Why would they need to purchase pills from outside?

Beitang Feng looked towards Nangong Shengtian.

The two families complemented each other and always followed the lead of the Nangong Family.

As long as Nangong Shengtian nodded, he would naturally not refuse.

"Seventy percent, huh..."

Nangong Shengtian stroked his chin, showing a troubled expression, and said, "Chairman Xiao, I'm afraid there's a misunderstanding. Actually, the profit from the pill industry isn't that high. Seventy percent is really too much, so here's what I can do—I can give you the most favorable price. The Nangong Family and the Beitang Family can provide Xiaoshanhe Institute with the pills and materials it needs, but the lowest price can only be ninety-five percent of the market price!"

Ninety-five percent?

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Xiao Yi raised an eyebrow.

The profit on pills was at least double; not to mention seventy percent, even if they sold them at fifty percent, the Nangong and Beitang Families would make a killing.

He did not expect Nangong Shengtian to be so inconsiderate.

Ninety-five percent?

Xiao Yi smiled, but his words turned much sharper, "Is Ancestor Nangong joking with me?"

Nangong Shengtian replied with a grin that didn't reach his eyes, "Chairman Xiao is joking, do you think I need to joke with you?" He was used to being high above others and naturally couldn't bow down in front of a junior like Xiao Yi, confidently saying, "Although the Great Qian Dynasty is large, when it comes to the pill and medicinal material business, without the Nangong Family's approval, no one would dare to supply you regardless of the price—even if it's higher than ninety-five percent!"

The contempt and disdain were evident in his words.

Xiao Yi's eyes narrowed to slits, "Isn't what Ancestor Nangong said a bit too definitive?"

"Definitive? I'm merely stating the plain truth. After all, the Nangong Family has the strength and confidence to do so!"

Nangong Shengtian looked at Xiao Yi with a mocking gaze, as if to say, "Aren't you very strong? Aren't you very impressive? Now you still come asking for my help?" With an air of nonchalance, he said, "Chairman Xiao, think it over when you return! If you've made up your mind, come find me again!"

With those words, Nangong Shengtian gestured, and with Beitang Feng, they soared away into the sky.

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Only Xiao Yi, Dongfang Kuang, and Ximen Jianxue were left behind.

Dongfang Kuang said in a heavy tone, "Chairman Xiao, Nangong Shengtian is right. Without them, it would be tough to purchase pills and medicinal materials!"

Xiao Yi watched the direction in which Nangong Shengtian disappeared, his eyes flashing coldly like shooting stars, "Without anyone, the sky still won't fall!"