The Three Great Families

"Put away that little scheme of yours. There is no 'what if.' The Myriad Treasures Auction is about to be held; it is nothing strange for an unfamiliar alchemist to appear. Our Myriad Goods Immortal Trading Post does business, and business comes first in all things. No matter who Wan Tianren is or which faction he opposes, so long as he is not a Demonic Cultivator and is willing to trade with our Myriad Goods Immortal Trading Post, he is our guest! Our Myriad Goods Immortal Trading Post has stood firm in the Chuyun Realm until today because of our golden signboard of openness, fairness, and honest dealing with young and old alike. Do you want to smash the trading post's reputation for a trifling bit of profit?" Tong Xin rebuked sternly.

"You are right to reprimand me." Gu Xingdong's body trembled, and he hurriedly lowered his head.

"This is your final warning. If you offend again, return to the main branch and request punishment yourself," Tong Xin said slowly.

"Yes, I allowed delusions to arise." Boundless terror appeared on Gu Xingdong's face. He dropped to his knees, sweat streaming down like rain.

"You are a veteran of the East Pole Sea branch. As long as you remember to put the trading post above all else, we shall let this matter pass. Get up." Tong Xin softened his tone.

Gu Xingdong wiped the sweat from his forehead and stood up.

"Do everything you can to maintain Wan Tianren as a client. Keep a close eye on the trade fair in a few days. Do not let any trouble arise and tarnish our name. If Fellow Daoist Wan comes, do not fawn over him too much either. I do not think he is someone who enjoys being flattered, so be careful