Shearing the Sheep Like Mad
Write an IOU?
Jiang Tao frowned. Given the relationship between the Azure Cloud Sect and the Myriad Spirits Sect, was this IOU reliable?
If they had the ability to recover the IOUs, they would have already taken over the Azure Cloud Sect.
He pondered for a long time, realizing that purchasing goods worth 10 billion Spirit Stone in one go was indeed excessive.
They're no longer just fleecing; they're preparing to cut off half a sheep to take home.
If the IOU can be honored, this agreement is not impossible.
But how can the IOU be cashed?
Seeing Jiang Tao's hesitation, Zhang Yang immediately said, "We will make a public commitment and publicly acknowledge it in the Azure Cloud Gazette. What do you think?"
There was no intention to honor this IOU, because if they did, the Azure Cloud Sect would suffer a huge loss.
Even if they refund one part and compensate three parts, they still won't be able to honor this IOU.
Moreover, once this 10 billion IOU is issued, the world will see the true face of the Myriad Spirits Sect.
This was clearly a favor intended for the sects that suffered heavy losses, yet the Myriad Spirits Sect stole billions of Spirit Stone. What will the other sects think of this?
If the Azure Cloud Sect plays the victim again, countless people in the world will drown the Myriad Spirits Sect in their spittle.
Of course, it doesn't matter if Jiang Tao doesn't agree to write an IOU.
In any case, the Azure Cloud Sect will ultimately not lose out.
Jiang Tao pondered for a moment, then asked, "What about your material procurement? That's not going to be invalid either, is it?"
"The acquisition of materials is different," Zhang Yang said seriously. "Look, even you have spent 10 billion, and other sects have probably spent quite a bit as well. Therefore, we need a large amount of materials and spirit medicine to meet the Azure Moon Merchant Association's supply of goods."
Therefore, we will purchase any materials you have.
Otherwise, the entire Azure Moon Merchant Association would be empty, and we would lose all face."
Later, Zhang Yang gave a wry smile.
Jiang Tao raised an eyebrow; the logic was indeed sound.
Since we can't get the benefits from those billions of dollars worth of goods for the time being, we can at least get the benefits from the materials first.
Then, he took out two Spatial Rings, displaying piles of spirit medicine and refining materials in front of him. Jiang Tao then said with a beaming smile, "Come on, let's take stock of these materials and calculate how much they cost!"
Tu Shan, standing nearby, was startled again. He stared at Jiang Tao in disbelief, wanting to ask if Jiang Tao had emptied the Myriad Spirits Sect of all its materials.
Zhang Yang frowned, but inwardly he was already laughing hysterically.
Here it comes!
The materials are here!
He glanced at Jiang Tao helplessly, then began to count the materials with a bitter expression. After a thorough count, he said speechlessly, "The Myriad Spirits Sect truly lives up to its reputation for wealth and power; this batch of materials adds up to nearly six billion Spirit Stone."
Jiang Tao chuckled, "Give me the money!"
Zhang Yang sighed as he told Ling Yunzi to go to the treasury and get the money—a full six billion Spirit Stone!
After making a fortune, Jiang Tao said with a smile, "Also, you have to write me an IOU. Our Myriad Spirits Sect needs 100,000 Qi-Nourishing Pill, 10,000 Restriction-Breaking Pill, and 10,000 Nascent Soul-Breakthrough Pill..."
A long list was written down, totaling over 10 billion Spirit Stone.
"Write me an IOU. Three years is too short, let's settle it within five years!" Jiang Tao said bluntly. "I'll give you 500 million Spirit Stone as a deposit. If you can't pay in five years, you'll have to compensate us 1.5 billion. By the way, Tu Shan is your ally, so let him be a witness."
He had already made a fortune, so he didn't care about the 500 million deposit.
If the Azure Cloud Sect really pays out, their Myriad Spirits Sect will make a fortune again.
If the Azure Cloud Sect doesn't cooperate, the Myriad Spirits Sect will use the IOU to tarnish the Azure Cloud Sect's reputation.
Of course, if the Azure Cloud Sect is willing to refund one and compensate three, the Myriad Spirits Sect will also accept.
By all accounts, this is a huge profit for the Myriad Spirits Sect.
Therefore, he did not require Zhang Yang to post the IOU in the Azure Cloud Gazette.
Tu Shan was speechless.
Isn't he here to make a deal?
Why did you get involved in this?
"Senior Tu Shan, please be a witness!" Zhang Yang pleaded with Tu Shan.
Tu Shan had no choice but to agree.
Subsequently, Zhang Yang called Yu Song over and recorded the entire process of signing and receiving the IOU.
After the IOU was signed, Jiang Tao gave Zhang Yang 500 million Spirit Stone and left excitedly with the IOU.
Seeing how badly the Azure Cloud Sect had been fleeced, Tu Shan was too embarrassed to even mention buying 1 billion worth of goods.
Zhang Yang had Ling Yunzi move the 6 billion worth of materials to the warehouse for storage before saying to Tu Shan, "Senior, you're here to trade too, right?"
What's the situation on your end? What are your requirements?
"I'll first sell materials worth about two billion Spirit Stone... and then I plan to buy some goods, about one billion." Tu Shan became a little embarrassed as he spoke.
They're allies, yet they're exploiting their allies...
Zhang Yang raised an eyebrow. "Only two billion?"
Fine, let the Langya Sacred Land live, and spare them some trouble.
"Senior, we're on the same side, so let's skip the formalities," Zhang Yang said solemnly. "We're currently in dire need of these materials, so we'll accept them."
As for those billion worth of goods, could we give you an IOU and pay you back later?
"Don't worry, we're allies, this shipment will definitely be delivered to you within two years."
"Alright, alright!" Tu Shan was already embarrassed, but since this arrangement had been made, what could he say?
Then, he sold the materials worth 2 billion Spirit Stone, paid a deposit of 100 million Spirit Stone, and returned to the Langya Sacred Land.
The people from Langya Sacred Land were all somewhat dumbfounded when they saw the IOU.
So all you got back was an IOU?
What kind of operation is this?
Tu Shan smiled wryly, "The Myriad Spirits Sect is utterly inhuman. They directly purchased goods worth 10 billion Spirit Stone, which the Azure Cloud Sect simply couldn't afford, so they issued an IOU. I had no choice but to issue an IOU as well."
Everyone was speechless.
I'm speechless because of the actions of the Myriad Spirits Sect, and I'm speechless because of the Azure Cloud Sect.
There's no such thing as an IOU!
The Sage Master felt a vague unease; why did Zhang Yang's actions seem completely unexpected?
What on earth is this 10 billion dollar IOU?
What on earth is this kid up to?
At the Azure Cloud Sect, Ling Yunzi and the others looked at Zhang Yang with solemn expressions. Azure Cloud Sect had lost billions in these two transactions!
Are there any other sects?
How to deal with it?
"Zhang Yang, should we set a limit on the amount they receive?" Hualingzi asked.
Zhang Yang waved his hand. "No need, I'll give them IOUs for anything over 100 million!"
Those who honestly purchase goods will receive all in-stock items.
As for the materials... I'll take as much as you bring!
Uncle-Master Ling Yun, take about one billion of various materials and send them to the Azure Moon Merchant Association in the Sect Alliance. Ask them to speed up the refining of pills, magic Law Treasure, and Talisman for me.
Also, the cost of working in Azure Cloud City has been increased, so those Rogue Cultivator need to work even harder.
"Produce the most goods for me in the shortest possible time."
Ling Yunzi and the others were exasperated. They couldn't understand what Zhang Yang was doing. Why would he continue doing something that was clearly losing money?