Besides the Third Elder, there were quite a few members of the An Family working around them; they were also considered the Third Elder's subordinates.
Upon hearing the commotion, everyone looked up.
"Tsk tsk tsk, what's wrong with An Ruoxuan? She went to the Black Gold Domain and her brain seems to have gone a bit off."
"They actually claimed to have sold 100 million top-grade Immortal Crystal? In the Black Gold Domain, who could possibly have that many Immortal Crystal? 130 million low-grade Immortal Crystal is more likely."
"Exactly, I remember she also participated in the Clan Competition. I guess she's obsessed with becoming Steward of the Treasure Seeking Merchant Guild."
Low, sarcastic whispers rang out, showing their utter disdain for An Ruoxuan's earlier words.
In their eyes, An Ruoxuan could never have sold so many top-grade Immortal Crystal.
It wasn't because An Ruoxuan was incompetent, but rather because the Black Gold Domain simply didn't allow her to sell so many things; the strongest person there was only at the Primordial Golden Immortal Cultivation Level.
Where would a cultivator of this level get 130 million top-grade Immortal Crystal?
Even a 50% discount is impossible.
That's secondary. An Ruoxuan also mentioned an order for one billion top-grade Immortal Crystal, of which one billion top-grade Immortal Crystal had already been prepaid.
Isn't that nonsense?
This is top-grade Immortal Crystal!
Moreover, the quantity was so enormous that they thought it was somewhat possible if it were low-grade Immortal Crystal, but these were top-grade Immortal Crystal.
After the Third Elder roared, his terrifying aura immediately pressed Past.
An Ruoxuan felt as if her chest was blocked, and she could no longer breathe or speak.
The Third Elder gave An Ruoxuan a cold look, then grabbed the Space Ring from the table, intending to throw Past at An Ruoxuan.
The raised hand suddenly froze in mid-air.
Um?
The Third Elder's pupils suddenly contracted, and his Divine Sense surged into his Space Ring, where he saw mountains of top-grade Immortal Crystal densely packed together.
This is... top-grade Immortal Crystal!
How could that be!
An Ruoxuan actually sold so many items?
The Third Elder scanned the area with his Divine Sense and quickly determined the exact number of top-grade Immortal Crystal: a total of 230 million top-grade Immortal Crystal.
In an instant.
The Third Elder's breathing became rapid; he hadn't expected that what An Ruoxuan said was actually true.
But how could anyone in a place like the Black Gold Domain possibly buy so many things?
Although he didn't know why, the Third Elder knew in his heart that he absolutely could not let An Ruoxuan leave, otherwise she would definitely be number one in this Clan Competition.
Although An Ruoxuan was quite capable in business within the Direct Line the An Family, her status was extremely low, even higher than many Collateral Line.
That's exactly right.
An Ruoxuan actually knew nothing about the situation within the clan. She had never participated in the Clan Competition and did not know what this Clan Competition meant.
Inside the An Family.
In fact, the various factions had already been divided, and each faction was supporting a young Direct Line of the An Family.
Currently, the most prominent figures are the Eldest Young Master Second Young Master, and Third Young Master of the An Family Direct Line's direct lineage. These three are not only talented but also have exceptional business acumen, making them the best in the clan.
The Third Elder, however, Taking Sides with the Second Young Master An Hefeng.
That's precisely why he absolutely cannot let An Ruoxuan leave.
The Third Elder narrowed his eyes, his aura growing increasingly terrifying, and suddenly roared:
"An Ruoxuan committed insubordination and deceived the Elder; she shall be imprisoned and await further judgment."
In an instant.
Two Guard entered from the doorway. Both of them possessed considerable power, having cultivated to the early Cultivation Level of the Early Primordial Golden Immortal.
The fact that a cultivator of this level is guarding the gate is enough to show just how powerful the Treasure Seeking Merchant Guild is.
The Third Elder waved his hand. "I will personally take this person away."
His aura pressed down on An Ruoxuan, rendering her speechless. She could only look around with pleading eyes.
But the people around him were all the Third Elder's confidants. Even if they Items, they would definitely support the Third Elder in doing so.
At this point, even if An Ruoxuan were completely clueless, she would know what was going on.
The Third Elder is planning to double-cross us.
An Ruoxuan, how could you be so foolish!
She never imagined that the Third Elder of the An Family would do such a thing.
An Ruoxuan had anticipated that the An Family might try to trip her up, but she hadn't expected them to be so ruthless.
Of course, none of these are the key points.
Most importantly, she had no idea that the Third Elder had actually Taking Sides.
As a high-ranking member of the An Family, he actually got involved in the affairs of the younger generation.
An Ruoxuan was not involved in the core of the An Family, so he did not know the specific internal situation of the An Family.
First of all, An Family needs an owner, and the same applies to the Treasure Seeking Merchant Guild.
On the Clan Competition only looks at the sales figures of the younger generation, but in reality, it is Trial the methods and abilities of the next Family Head.
In An Ruoxuan's eyes, this might just be a competition among the younger generation.
After leading An Ruoxuan into a secret room, the Third Elder simply raised his hand and sealed her onto an iron chair.
He still didn't withdraw his aura, only staring at An Ruoxuan with a cold expression:
"Little girl An Ruoxuan, don't blame me. You should understand the principle that 'a common man is innocent, but possessing a treasure is a crime.'"
"These sales figures or orders are not what you deserve."
"I'm giving you a choice: either die, or tell me who's behind this, and I'll give you a sum of Immortal Crystal. Leave the An Family and never come back."
"We are both members of the An Family, Bloodline relatives, and I have no reason to want to kill you."
The Third Elder's tone was incredibly cold during the first half of his sentence.
But in the second half of his sentence, he was incredibly gentle, like a close elder.
After speaking, the Third Elder withdrew his aura, but in order to prevent the matter from being exposed, he set up Restriction in the room.
An Ruoxuan is alright, but she also has a peak Primordial Golden Immortal, who was left behind by her father and is very loyal to An Ruoxuan.
If he discovers An Ruoxuan's situation, it might cause some trouble.
It seems I should find an opportunity to get rid of him as well.
An Ruoxuan felt the terrifying pressure enveloping her recede, and she let out a heavy sigh of relief.
After a long while, she finally raised her head and looked at the Third Elder, a chilling smile on her face.
"Third Elder, do I look like a fool to you?"
The Third Elder's promise to let her go might fool a child, but she's been through so much in the Myriad Star Realm for years; she's not naive enough to believe such a thing.
If the Third Elder really knew who the buyer was, he would probably just find a crime to pin on her and execute her first.
Even if people in the clan had objections afterward, no one would stand up for her, an insignificant Direct Line.
An Ruoxuan grew up in the An Family, and she knew very well how cold these people were; they were almost always only concerned with interests and never with feelings.
Bloodline relatives?
Hehe!
The Third Elder's eyes immediately darkened, and he said in an icy voice:
"An Ruoxuan, you'd better think this through. This is your only chance to live. Don't be ungrateful."