On the other hand, Tong Fengliu had plenty of confidence in himself, too. The Tianyu Pavilion's influence and roots in Penglai City weren't something a single Sibo could stand up to.
Once the agreement had been signed, Tong Fengliu had someone bring over ten Star Spirit Essences and hand them to Xu Yi.
Xu Yi took them, then said, "I'd also like to purchase some other resources, but I'm short on funds at the moment. I hope I can take an advance. When the time comes, I'll repay it in Incense Beads at the market rate, and pay interest at the standard rate in Fengdu City for the duration of the advance."
Tong Fengliu nodded. "Of course. Chunfeng, open the highest-grade storeroom and let Lord Lei choose what he wants. As for the contract, let Lord Lei write it himself."
Tong Fengliu agreed without hesitation and handed the task directly to Dai Chunfeng, one of Tianyu Pavilion's three Head Shopkeepers, who had brought over the Star Spirit Essences.
Xu Yi clasped his hands and thanked him, then followed Dai Chunfeng out. Before leaving, he didn't forget to take the Beauty's Tongue tea leaves from the middle-aged steward.
Xia Sibo left with them. The important matter was settled, and he was busy with official business, so he naturally had no wish to trail after Xu Yi from place to place. After exchanging a few words with Xu Yi, he departed.
Watching Xu Yi disappear from the courtyard, the middle-aged steward sent a thought transmission. "Pavilion Master, isn't this stake too large? Those are ten Star Spirit Essences, an enormous fortune, entrusted to a reckless man with a terrible reputation. This old servant doesn't like our odds."
"Of course there's risk," Tong Fengliu said. "But if we win, the reward will be