Xin Province, inside a bamboo house deep in the mountains.
After nightfall, Ren Ye carried two jugs of fine wine and three jin of beef into Li Yan's room. "Oh, all the seniors are here?!"
Inside, the Six Powerful God of Wealth Attendants, dressed in gold-and-silver-trimmed formal attire, were chatting with Li Yan. When they saw Ren Ye enter, they all nodded politely to him.
The Park District master's name had repeatedly trended within the Fraud Merchants' Association. After all, many of its members had followed Li Yan into the battle of Borderland Turmoil, then been conned out of even their underwear at the final mansion auction. Besides, Ren Qingning was a rising star within the association, so everyone had heard something of this brother of hers with his "explosive reputation."
One very young-looking Fifth Grade Supernatural Ability User, with sharp brows and bright eyes, took just one look at Ren Ye before tactfully saying, "Sir, we'll leave you two to talk. We'll head back and rest."
"Mm." Li Yan nodded slightly.
Seeing the six powerful attendants rise, Ren Ye sweet-talked them. "Once this business is settled, I'll be sure to invite all you elders to visit Qingliang Prefecture!"
His smile was radiant, as though he had just met his financial backers.
Everyone's sphincters tightened at that, and they laughed awkwardly. "Certainly, if we have the money."
"Farewell, farewell!"
"...!"
Without hesitation, the six left this overly welcoming hotbed of trouble and shut the door.
"My dear brother, care for a drink?"
Ren Ye immediately set the wine and meat on the table and solicitously called Li Yan over.
He unfolded the oiled paper, releasing the rich aroma of the glossy, enticing sauced beef; the fine wine's fragrance alone was intoxicating.
Seated in a broad chair, Li Yan paused briefly,