Plotting Against the Shadow Demon Sect

Han Yi Merchant Guild Headquarters.

As a newly established Chamber of Commerce, Han Yi Merchant Guild was unknown a year ago. But as the saying goes, good wine needs no bush, and the powerful Han Yi Merchant Guild gradually made a name for itself as it expanded, and even the surrounding continents had heard of it.

Originally, the Three Major Merchant Guilds local business leaders of the Northern Azure Continent would not have stood idly by in the face of such a newly emerging Chamber of Commerce force. However, despite everyone's doubts, the three Chamber of Commerce behaved themselves and did not send out any hint of causing trouble.

However, the Three Major Merchant Guilds did not cause trouble, and the Han Yi Merchant Guild did not take advantage of the situation. After reaching a scale similar to the former, it took the initiative to stop its expansion, thus defusing a bloody storm that was about to spread to the entire Northern Azure Continent.

Meanwhile, at the headquarters of the Han Yi Merchant Guild, Yang Qianshan, the Vice Guild Master who had single-handedly planned the entire development strategy of the Chamber of Commerce, was respectfully facing a figure in white.

"Is the guild leader preparing to leave the Northern Azure Continent?"

"You know?" Xiao Han glanced at Yang Qianshan in surprise, but did not deny it.

"Haha, just a guess."

Having basically figured out Xiao Han's personality, Yang Qianshan wasn't worried that Xiao Han would overthink things. Xiao Han's strength gave him the capital and absolute confidence to not be afraid of his subordinates making underhanded moves. Under normal circumstances, Xiao Han would give Yang Qianshan a great deal of autonomy. In addition, Xiao Han's personality made Yang Qianshan gradually more relaxed when talking to him.

"Back then, the president must have had the intention of helping the Northern Azure Spiritual Academy one last time by letting those students cultivate in the Creation Secret Realm."

The Creation Secret Realm was a secret realm created by the Han Yi Merchant Guild with all its might to cultivate outstanding young talents. In order to complete its construction, almost all the wealth accumulated by the original owner's Tian You Merchant Guild over the years was exhausted, and Xiao Han also contributed a lot.

With a large amount of resources invested, and with the immense effort of Xiao Han, a Spirit Array Master, this secret realm was created, capable of helping any cultivator below the Supreme Realm to rapidly increase their cultivation.

Strictly speaking, the students of the Northern Azure Spiritual Academy were probably the first to experience the benefits of the Creation Secret Realm, and their results were indeed very impressive.

"Let's not talk about this anymore." Xiao Han waved his hand, changing the subject.

"What was the story behind the message you sent a month ago regarding the Limitless Sect?"

When Xiao Han left Yang Qianshan five Supreme Realm Puppet, he thought the latter would easily and happily deal with the so-called Limitless Sect. However, a month ago, he received a suggestion from Yang Qianshan to postpone the plan.

If Xiao Han weren't certain that the other party wouldn't easily betray him, he would already be planning to re-select a vice president for the association.

In this Great Thousand World, there are countless three-legged toads, let alone a two-legged vice president!

Upon hearing this, Yang Qianshan's expression immediately turned serious, and he said in a solemn tone:

"Guild Master, that Limitless Sect seems to be more than just a simple sect."

"How is it not simple?"

"Shouldn't we be keeping our strength hidden from them?" Xiao Han suddenly became interested.

Strength often represents wealth; even a poor person among the Earthly Supreme may not have less wealth than a powerful force like the Dragon Demon Palace accumulated over many years.

As the saying goes, a man cannot get rich without unexpected wealth, and a horse cannot get fat without night grass. In Xiao Han's eyes, a Limitless Sect is only at the Supreme Realm is nothing, but if the other party is hiding his strength, then this windfall is worth looking forward to.

As Xiao Han was thinking this, Yang Qianshan seemed to see the shape of the Supreme Spirit Liquid in his guild leader's eyes, and then, quite obliviously, poured a bucket of cold water on Xiao Han's head.

"The Limitless Sect indeed only has three Supreme experts, and there are no hidden experts."

"So..." Xiao Han's tone became much colder.

Yang Qianshan looked at Xiao Han's sudden change in attitude with complete bewilderment, and then explained what he had found out.

"According to my investigation, there seems to be another force behind the Limitless Sect."

"Oh? Which one?" Xiao Han's interest was piqued again. Following the clues, he caught the small one, and then the big one came along. He decided to keep them all.

"It should be the Shadow Demon Sect of the Commerce Continent."

Yang Qianshan then began to demonstrate his excellent qualities as the number one henchman.

"The Shadow Demon Sect is one of the top forces on the Commerce Continent. Its Sect Master, Ying Wu Yi, is Lower Earthly Supreme expert. In addition, the Shadow Demon Sect has two Supreme Elders at the Eighth Grade Supreme Realm, and there are no fewer than thirty other Supreme Realm experts in total."

Of course, if it were only these common, outdated rumors, how could it live up to Yang Qianshan's reputation as his top strategist? Then, the former began to laugh sinisterly:

"However, the Shadow Demon Sect is not the only overlord of the Commerce Continent. They also have a mortal enemy, the Immortal Fox Fairy Sect, whose strength is by no means weak."

"The Fox Fairy Sect?" A few impressions flashed through Xiao Han's mind. "What kind of conflict do they have with the Shadow Demon Sect?"

Yang Qianshan chuckled and said, "Actually, these are related to the Shadow Demon Sect's business."

"Commerce is booming in the Commerce Continent commerce, and major Auction House are thriving. Among them, the Fox Fairy Sect has been involved in the operation of most Auction House to varying degrees, and has made a fortune as a result."

"The Fox Fairy Sect is honest and straightforward, but the Shadow Demon Sect doesn't do legitimate business."

"Their main business is killing for money..."

Subsequently, through Yang Qianshan's explanation, Xiao Han gradually understood the conflict between the Fox Fairy Sect and the Shadow Demon Sect.

Simply put, it's the antagonistic relationship between illegal operations and legitimate profits. The Fox Fairy Sect is quite clever, engaging in all sorts of legitimate business, while the Shadow Demon Sect is a gangster, involved in everything from murder and robbery to extortion—doing everything except good deeds.

Thus, the former, which operates normally, needs order, while the latter is a typical creator of disorder and chaos, and sometimes even tries to take advantage of the former's territory. The two are naturally hostile to each other.

Therefore, Yang Qianshan's suggestion to Xiao Han was to join forces with the Fox Fairy Sect to eliminate the Shadow Demon Sect.

"According to the president, we should not expose our strength too much right now. The Shadow Demon Sect has been operating in the Commerce Continent for many years and has a complex network of relationships. We, as outsiders, should not act rashly. Therefore, the most appropriate approach is to seek cooperation with the Fox Fairy Sect."

"Cooperate?" Xiao Han pinched his chin, pondering with his head down.

According to Xiao Han's idea, he would directly storm into the Shadow Demon Sect's headquarters, wipe out all the powerful figures including the Shadow Demon Sect Master, and then plunder their sect's treasure trove. Wouldn't that be a clean and efficient approach?

However, Yang Qianshan's physique also made him realize that this would not allow him to maximize his benefits.

The Shadow Demon Sect's treasure trove and the collections of its powerful members are certainly tempting, but their real estate is probably the most valuable asset!

Although there is no such thing as real estate in the Great Thousand World, the Shadow Demon Sect's underworld business is thriving, and they have at least a lot of industries. Once those things are liquidated, their value will definitely not be low.

Xiao Han knew very well that he and the Han Yi Merchant Guild could not possibly acquire these things in their current state. If things were done according to his plan, these things would most likely benefit other forces on the Commerce Continent.

However, cooperating with the Fox Fairy Sect is different. The other party is the leader of the Commerce Continent. After years of enmity, the Fox Fairy Sect must be the one who understands the other party the most besides the Shadow Demon Sect. No one would dare to take the Fox Fairy Sect's credit.

So...

"Well done." Xiao Han patted Yang Qianshan on the shoulder with satisfaction. "Do it your way."

"Then I'll have to trouble the guild leader to take care of contacting the Fox Fairy Sect."

Yang Qianshan was still somewhat aware that the only true powerhouse in the Han Yi Merchant Guild was Xiao Han, a Spirit Array Master, and only he possessed the qualifications to engage in equal dialogue and discuss cooperation with the Fox Fairy Sect.

Otherwise, with his status as a second-grade Supreme and the Han Yi Merchant Guild's reputation which was only known in the surrounding area, it would be good enough if he wasn't kicked out as a fool.

"Leave it to me." A cold glint flashed in Xiao Han's eyes. The Shadow Demon Sect was the first formidable opponent he had encountered since arriving in the Great Thousand World, and he would treat it with the utmost importance.

"Oh, right, there's one more thing I'd like to ask the president to know," Yang Qianshan suddenly said in a deep voice.

"What is it?" Xiao Han asked curiously. Could it be that there were other troubles to deal with?

But Yang Qianshan earnestly advised, "President, please allow me to say something."

"Men need to protect themselves when they're out in the world!"

What's going on?

Who can hurt him?

Xiao Han was completely bewildered.