Bound to the Same Boat

Bound to the Same Boat

Suotuo City, Spirit Hall Branch.

In the chief steward's office, he received a letter delivered by one of his subordinates.

After opening it, the contents piqued his interest.

"The Li Family has recently risen to prominence and is raking in money every day, yet this fellow wants to discuss a huge business deal with me? Interesting."

"And it was personally written by Flender."

"He is a Soul Saint after all. I should give him some face. Let's see what tricks they have up their sleeves."

The chief steward was currently the most influential person in the Suotuo City Spirit Hall Branch. There was no vice hall master or hall master at present. If his achievements were outstanding enough, those two positions would be his for the taking; otherwise, he could only miss out.

And this opportunity had come at just the right time.

If he could establish connections with the Li Family and people like Flender, then skim some benefits from it as an achievement, he had a good chance of being promoted to vice hall master this year.

He gave instructions that he was going out to handle some matters, then left and headed straight for Suotuo City's most luxurious and expensive hotel.

Inside the most expensive and luxurious hotel suite, a banquet with hidden dangers had already been laid out.

This time, Flender and Li Yusong were the ones receiving him.

As for Zhao Wuji, he was wanted by Spirit Hall, so it would not be appropriate for him to show himself now.

As for Li Fei, after suppressing the evil fire within Ma Hongjun, he had returned to the Li Family to cultivate.

The trap had already been set. All that remained was to wait for the people from the Spirit Hall Branch to jump in, then bring the rest of Spirit Hall in with them.

That way, the Suotuo City Spirit Hall Branch and the Li Family would become grasshoppers tied to the same boat.

Chief Steward Odin entered the room and shut the door. After glancing at Flender and Li Yusong, he spoke directly. "Dean Flender, Dean Li, may I ask why you invited me here this time?"

He had previously arranged for people to investigate Flender's Shrek Academy and the Li Family, so he naturally knew that Li Yusong had become Shrek Academy's vice dean.

Moreover, Flender had only become wealthy because the Li Family had brought him along to make money.

That was how he came to possess such a substantial fortune today.

When Odin learned of it, he had been extremely envious.

The household goods produced by the Li Family were genuinely useful. He was one of their beneficiaries as well. Most importantly, their prices were affordable, and the supply was plentiful.

And now they were recruiting Soul Masters with all kinds of special Martial Souls. It seemed they were about to make some new moves.

The chain of interests connected to the Li Family was also enormous.

By now, the Li Family's status in Suotuo City had already entered the first tier.

If not for the Balak Kingdom royal family above them, the Li Family would truly be the strongest force.

Although he was the chief steward of the Suotuo City Spirit Hall Branch, his cultivation was only at the Soul Emperor level. He did not dare put on airs before a veteran Soul Saint.

Besides, neither of them bore him any ill will, and they welcomed him with smiling faces.

Flender warmly invited him, "Steward Odin, please sit. The food is getting cold. Let's eat and talk."

Odin took a seat and said, "Let's discuss the matter first. Otherwise, I won't be able to eat in peace. Besides, I'm very busy with official duties."

Li Yusong and Flender exchanged a glance, then began reciting the words Li Fei had prepared in advance.

"Our Li Family has many profitable ventures. We would like to invite you to invest so that everyone can make money and be happy together."

"We invited Steward Odin here this time not only to discuss business cooperation, but also because we hope you can personally help Shrek Academy obtain official certification as an advanced Soul Master academy, one that must be eligible to participate in the Continental Advanced Soul Master Elite Tournament."

"Here are one hundred thousand Gold Soul Coins, as compensation for your efforts."

As Flender spoke, he waved his hand, and a large suitcase appeared. There was a crack in it, through which golden light flickered. Gold Soul Coins were packed tightly inside.

That damn scent of money corrupting the soul!

Odin had already been tempted when he heard Li Yusong speak of business cooperation.

Now that he saw the large bag of glittering Gold Soul Coins, he swallowed hard.

Even though he was a Soul Emperor, he was merely level sixty-one.

It would still take him quite some time to obtain one hundred thousand Gold Soul Coins.

His salary was nowhere near that much!

"Hahaha!!!"

"So that's what you two brothers wanted. Since you think so highly of me, I'll shamelessly accept!"

"Don't worry. I can settle Shrek Academy's certification very quickly. As for the cooperation, I agree. If I can secure such a profitable venture for the Spirit Hall Branch, then once the results are out, those above will definitely promote me to vice hall master. At that time, there will be even more room for our cooperation!"

Odin did not stand on ceremony and readily agreed. After storing the large bag of Gold Soul Coins in his Soul Tool, he picked up a wine glass from the table and raised it. "Gentlemen, I'll drink first!"

"Happy cooperation!"

"Happy cooperation!"

Li Yusong and Flender exchanged another glance. Neither had expected things to go so smoothly. Naturally, they were delighted as well, raising their glasses and drinking heartily.

The three of them ate and chatted, already addressing one another as brothers.

No one would refuse profit.

Odin could already imagine his future life of immense wealth.

While chatting, Li Yusong deliberately, yet casually, revealed that he had broken through to the Soul Saint rank.

When Odin learned of it, he was shocked and quickly offered his congratulations.

The more connections, the better.

A Soul Saint carried tremendous weight in Suotuo City!

Not to mention that the two Soul Saints here had such a good relationship!

And both were from Shrek Academy!

"Now that the Li Family has a Soul Saint, their position will become even more unshakable. I can use this major business deal to seize the vice hall master position. It really is a win-win!" Odin thought happily.

"Now that we have won over the chief steward of the Spirit Hall Branch, the next step is to gradually corrupt and draw in the rest of the Spirit Hall Branch, one by one, onto the Li Family's great ship. This network of relationships will grow stronger and stronger. If one prospers, all prosper; if one suffers, all suffer!"

"This is only the early stage. By the later stage, if you suffer, the Li Family might not necessarily suffer."

Li Yusong drank wine and ate dishes as he thought to himself.

He greatly admired the cleverness of his grandson, Li Fei.

The Li Family, himself, and Shrek Academy had all come this far because of Li Fei's plans and advice.

After they had eaten, drunk, and finished their negotiations, Odin left happily.

Li Yusong and Flender also went their separate ways.

"Li Fei, we have gathered information on everyone in the Spirit Hall Branch and all their family members. Take a look."

Li Jianguo walked in and handed Li Fei a document.

After taking it and looking through it, Li Fei said, "Begin a corruption plan for every one of them. Bind these people completely to us. In the future, the Spirit Hall Branch can handle many matters for us, while also being controlled by us."

"Once the Li Family encounters trouble, use the projects we cooperate with them on to deal with it, then secretly inform these people that their interests will suffer greatly. Let them help the Li Family resolve potential threats."

"From now on, we must keep a close eye on Suotuo City. If anyone competes with us for business, bury them. Suotuo City belongs to the Li Family. The Li Family has the final say. The Li Family is heaven!"

A sly glint flashed through Li Fei's eyes as he spoke.

"I was thinking the same thing."

"You focus on cultivating and increasing your Soul Power. Leave the money-making to us."

Li Jianguo was shocked upon hearing this. He had not expected such a plan to come from his own child.

But seeing the Li Family gradually grow stronger also made him very happy.

"Alright." Li Fei nodded.

(End of Chapter)