"Young Madam, you misunderstand."
Seeing the faint displeasure in Yao Wan's expression, Merchant Lord smiled slightly.
"Both the Dan God Clan and the Ancient Ten Thousand Grasslands have their own sales operations. Because of that, the Continent of Merchants has always been able to obtain only limited shares from them. But as the three of you know, merchants always hope to make their businesses bigger."
"Even the cleverest housewife cannot cook without rice. The pills supplied by those two clans are limited. I would rather split one pill in half to sell it. If I could have a supply chain of my own that I could trust, I would naturally be at ease."
"What business you wish to pursue is none of my concern."
Yao Wan shook her head before continuing, "It's just that—"
"Mm... Merchant Lord understands what Young Madam means. This matter brings nothing but benefits to both you and me. I know that none of you are ordinary people. I am not trying to fan the flames, merely offering a small measure of help."
"Then there is no need for you to worry about us. You are already such a busy man, so there is no need to waste any more effort on us."
Still, Yao Wan did not give him a pleasant expression. Xiao Yan silently tugged lightly at her sleeve.
"That is true enough. Then I shall await good news from the three of you at the Dan God Sacrifice."
Merchant Lord understood Yao Wan's reaction rather well. Few people who traveled the world were truly simple-minded. His unannounced actions had been somewhat unclear to begin with, so it was hardly strange for her to become upset.
"Thank you, Merchant Lord, for making these arrangements."
With Yao Wan playing the stern role, Xiao Yan still