My Grandson Can Bankrupt the Merchant Association if He Wants!

"Guild Master, these past few days, Penglai Merchant Association's attacks against us have become more and more excessive!"

Ren Pingsheng, the most senior of the Ten Chief Managers, spoke with a grave expression.

"Indeed. Not only have their methods been despicable, with malicious price-cutting, they've even joined forces with the other small merchant associations to suppress us..."

"We merchants should value harmony above all. Do you think we should write them a letter and have a proper talk with Penglai Merchant Association?"

"..."

The Chief Managers all voiced their agreement.

Nalan Rongyun's expression remained calm.

Time had left no trace upon her.

Her skin was fair, and her bearing elegant and magnificent.

At first glance, she looked like a young woman in her twenties or thirties.

Yet that temperament, as unfathomable as the depths of a vast sea, made it impossible for anyone to feel the slightest contempt toward her.

Those who knew her understood.

Back then, she had started from nothing and founded Langya Merchant Association with her own hands. She had maneuvered freely through the business world, sweeping aside countless rivals before reaching her current position—no ordinary person could have achieved such a feat.

Faced with the somewhat noisy voices of the Chief Managers,

she merely tapped the armrest twice, and everyone fell silent, lowering their heads without a word.

"In business, profit comes first. How can there be no competition?"

"The marketplace is a battlefield. The moment you encounter an enemy, you surrender your weapons—is that any way to behave?" Nalan Rongyun's voice was neither loud nor soft.

Everyone fell silent.

Times are different now.

The opponent is Penglai, one of the Four Great Merchant Associations of the Northern Region. Whether in financial resources or material resources, they are no weaker than us.

Our enterprise is vast now.

Starting a war with them rashly is truly unwise!

Moreover, everyone knew why Penglai Merchant Association was targeting Langya Merchant Association.

"Guild Master, have you heard of Young Master holding a grand Ascension Convention on Heavenly Severing Island?" Ren Pingsheng suddenly asked.

"What are you trying to say?" Nalan Rongyun still did not open her eyes.

That single mild sentence greatly increased Ren Pingsheng's pressure.

It was as though a mountain were pressing down upon his back.

Ren Pingsheng forced himself to endure it and cupped his hands. "At such a critical moment, for Young Master to squander so lavishly may be... detrimental to our merchant association!"

The moment his words fell, the entire courtyard went silent.

The ground was carpeted in golden paulownia leaves, like burning golden flames.

Now, the fire had gone out.

Only desolation remained.

A thick chill enveloped everyone.

The Chief Managers broke out in cold sweat, their hearts leaping into their throats.

Everyone knew.

The Guild Master embraced all rivers and had always been broad-minded. No matter how unreasonable a suggestion was, she could accept it.

But there was one thing she could not accept.

That was anyone saying even half a bad word about her grandson!

Without question, this was Nalan Rongyun's reverse scale.

"Continue!" Nalan Rongyun slowly opened her eyes. A hint of mocking coldness gleamed in her beautiful eyes as she examined Ren Pingsheng.

"This subordinate suggests temporarily revoking Young Master's authority to draw upon the merchant association's Spirit Stones and resources until the situation improves..." Ren Pingsheng said, bracing himself.

Nalan Rongyun slowly pushed herself upright from the rocking chair, picked up a fallen fragment of leaf from her body, and flicked it away.

"First, Mu'er did not use the merchant association's Spirit Stones to hold the Ascension Convention. He used his own pocket money!"

"Second, even if he really did use the merchant association's Spirit Stones and resources, so what?"

"..."

Ren Pingsheng said seriously, "The merchant association is currently at a critical juncture..."

"So what?"

Nalan Rongyun's voice remained light, yet it was like a hammer striking the depths of everyone's hearts.

She rose to her feet. Her figure was not particularly tall.

Yet the Aura rolling toward them was like Mount Tai, pressing everyone into repeated bows until none dared raise their heads.

"This merchant association was founded by my own hands!"

"Not to mention that the Spirit Stones Mu'er spends now are merely a drop in the ocean to the entire merchant association—even if one day he truly squandered the whole merchant association away, as long as my precious grandson is happy..."

"This old lady is willing!"

Nalan Rongyun swept her gaze over the crowd. "Is that clear enough?"

"C-Clear!"

"This is the last time. In the Future, if this old woman hears anyone say anything similar again, do not blame me for showing no mercy!"

Ren Pingsheng lowered his head, his face flushed crimson. He gritted his teeth, yet could not utter a single word.

Just then.

A Jade Slip tore through the air and arrived before Nalan Rongyun.

Nalan Rongyun's brows instantly lifted.

The Jade Slips Wang Mu used to contact them were specially made and easy to recognize.

She took the Jade Slip and swept it with her Divine Sense, clearly seeing its contents.

She then Looked towards Ren Pingsheng. "Go to the storeroom and withdraw two jin of this year's freshest Enlightenment Tea Leaves. Send them to Heavenly Severing Island immediately—Mu'er needs them urgently!"

Enlightenment... Tea Leaves?

Everyone's mouths twitched.

This was a supreme treasure renowned throughout the entire Cultivation World, capable of helping people attain Sudden Enlightenment and comprehend the laws of heaven and earth.

Even though Langya Merchant Association was wealthier than a nation,

such things were still exceedingly rare.

And besides... what kind of treasure was measured by the jin? Every liang was worth a fortune, alright?

But after that exchange,

Ren Pingsheng and the others no longer dared question anything. They merely sighed inwardly and accepted the order before leaving.

Heavenly Severing Island.

Inside the Imperial Palace.

A whole table had been laid with delicacies from the mountains and seas.

Little Nannan sat at the table, wolfing down the food like a starving ghost reborn.

After being washed up,

she no longer looked like that little beggar.

She was a very adorable little girl, with picturesque brows and eyes, exquisite features, and all the makings of a stunning beauty.

After quite some time,

Little Nannan finally could not eat another bite. She slumped in her seat, rubbing her round belly.

Suddenly, she noticed that Wang Mu had been sitting beside her the whole time, quietly watching her with a faint smile.

Her expression immediately grew somewhat uncomfortable.

She gritted her teeth and said softly, "Can you wait until later... to sleep with me?"

Wang Mu: "???"

Little Nannan said awkwardly, "I'm too full. It won't work!"

Wang Mu: "!!!"

"What nonsense are you talking about?" Wang Mu's mouth twitched. "What do you mean, sleep or not sleep? Where did a child like you learn all this messy nonsense?"

Little Nannan stared at Wang Mu. "Everyone says you're the most lecherous man under heaven! Whether they're young or old, even if they aren't human, you won't let them go..."

"..."

"My aptitude is poor, and I have nothing. You treat me so well—what else could it be for?"

Little Nannan's voice carried a hint of resigned emotion.

Though she was young, she had clearly experienced enough, and she was very clever. She could not be treated like an ordinary ten-year-old girl.

"Rumors! They're all rumors!" Wang Mu declared righteously. "I'm a good person!"

"Oh~" Little Nannan blinked her big eyes. "That doesn't conflict with you being lecherous!"

Wang Mu: "..."

That made sense!

Who said a good person couldn't be lecherous?

Wang Mu decided not to continue this topic and changed the subject. "I heard you have an older sister!"

As soon as these words were spoken,

Little Nannan's expression changed drastically. Her eyes filled with deep fear and a flash of hatred that vanished in an instant. She shook her head. "N-No..."

Wang Mu walked closer and gently stroked her little head. "Don't be afraid. I mean you no harm. Here... no one can hurt you! Not even that person!"

Little Nannan's tiny body trembled.

Her rigid body slowly relaxed.