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An elderly man with snowy hair and beard entered slowly, accompanied by an old servant whose aura was equally profound. Lean but steady as a pine, he supported himself with an Ebony Staff wrapped in thick, textured cloth.
His clouded eyes swept over Li Manqing and Zhang Tianhua, held a trace of understanding when they settled on his son, and then he took his seat firmly at the head of the hall.
He was the true pillar anchoring the Bao Family-the former patriarch, Bao Nansong!
Li Manqing and Zhang Tianhua rose to pay their respects, while Bao Yongzhi hurried forward. "Father!"
Bao Nansong settled into the principal seat and tapped his Ebony Staff lightly against the floor, producing a deep, steady echo.
His eyes, clouded yet harboring a keen glint, looked straight at Zhang Tianhua. "I am Bao Nansong. Mr. Zhang, this enormous order you have offered on behalf of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect is both a once-in-a-century opportunity for the Bao Family and an unprecedented test."
He cut straight to the heart of the matter. "However, a million units in three months will require the efforts of our entire clan and the suspension of all other major orders before we can even attempt it. That means..."
His gaze swept over the scroll. "An advance deposit of at least fifty percent. Furthermore, your sect must guarantee a sufficient, timely supply of the core soul power crystals needed to keep the high-grade soul-powered looms running day and night. These are the foundations for fulfilling the contract!"
Facing this imposing elder, Zhang Tianhua grew even more solemn. "Former Patriarch Bao, you certainly speak plainly! The deposit is an enormous sum, and the procedures will require coordination. The crystal supply is negotiable, but fifty