Upon entering the lobby of the Sky Wing Merchant House headquarters, they found a long conference table resembling a military council table. Tea, pastries, numerous jade slips, and written documents were laid out on it.
Clearly, Senior Sister Instructor Liao Feibai, Gai Jun, Chu Zhao, and the others had been discussing—or rather, negotiating—with Manager Zong here earlier.
As for how matters stood, there was no need to ask. One look at their eyes told Ye Zhen nearly everything.
Although Chu Zhao, one of the old ancestors of the Seven Clans of Lone Dragon Island, was already under Ye Zhen's control and would certainly support and obey Senior Sister Instructor Liao Feibai's decisions.
But what kind of person was Senior Sister Instructor Liao Feibai? Back on the True Profound Continent, she had been decisive and ruthless in killing, never one to bow her head lightly.
Yet today, the fact that Liao Feibai had summoned Chu Zhao, one of the old ancestors of the Seven Clans of Lone Dragon Island, merely to hold the fort showed just how grave the situation in the Lone Dragon Island Marketplace had become.
His gaze swept over Manager Zong and the others who had followed in. Ye Zhen slowly took a seat, bracing both hands against the table. "Manager Zong, whatever demands you have, whatever matters you wish to discuss, speak freely.
"I am here today. Anything can be discussed, and as long as we reach an agreement, I can make the final decision!"
"Good!"
A sharp glint flashed through Manager Zong's eyes as he sat opposite Ye Zhen. With a casual wave, he arranged the somewhat scattered jade slips and documents before him, then pushed them toward Ye Zhen.
"King Di, our Five Immortals Hall Branch has been cooperating with your Lone Dragon Island Marketplace