"Outsiders have no right to interfere, but Lord Nie Yun is different. He is a major patron of our auction house, capable even of influencing its flow of wealth... As long as I report this to the elders, my status will certainly be ranked first-class... Therefore, his words carry enough weight that even ordinary elders would be unable to overrule them!"
Wei Buxin refused to yield in the slightest.
Having witnessed the many grand displays of wealth from the youth before him, he already understood this man's value! If he could befriend him, the auction house's business would surely flourish and grow ever stronger.
But if he offended him, and the other party used immense wealth to target his business, the auction house would go bankrupt before long!
Sometimes, the power of money was even more terrifying than real blades and guns!
"Ranked first-class?"
Hearing Wei Buxin's repeated implication, Qun Liao's face darkened again.
Though he was a disciple of the Punishment Hall and held no low status, he was still far beneath the sect elders. If this man truly gained recognition within the sect and was ranked first-class... his status would absolutely surpass Qun Liao's!
To the sect, he was far more precious than Qun Liao!
The sect would give such a person special care. If a dispute arose, the elders would certainly side with him rather than Qun Liao!
His fists clenched, and his gaze turned as dark as still water.
Under normal circumstances, not only would he avoid offending the man before him, he might even lend a hand, but... this time was different!
He had finally found the most suitable excuse. If General Zhi Yao was rescued, how would he explain himself to the sect? How would he explain himself to the eight great forces that