Chapter 441: Chapter 441: Collaboration between 2 Companies
In the blink of an eye, another half a month had passed.
Baiyu wanted to find an opportunity for a breakthrough, but unfortunately, there were no results.
Gaining insight in a life-and-death battle is not an easy task.
Especially now.
Given his current situation, it’s hard for a true life-and-death battle to occur.
"Now I finally understand what it means by comfort breeds complacency."
Villiduo, Haiqing Avenue.
Baiyu followed Qiong Xue along the road and remarked softly.
Qiong Xue forced herself to perk up after hearing this, "Actually, you don’t need to rush. When I made the breakthrough to Elite Level Martial Artist, I didn’t go through any life-and-death struggles either.
This method of breakthrough is not the only one.
Sometimes, when fortune smiles upon you, and everything falls into place, you might wake up after a nap and realize you’ve made a breakthrough."
Baiyu looked at her oddly, a bold thought flashing through his mind: "You didn’t just take a nap and become an Elite Level Martial Artist, did you?"
Qiong Xue did not answer directly.
But her eyes gave away the answer.
That was indeed the case.
Indeed.
You can’t generalize when it comes to people’s physiques...
"By the way, the Qiong Family should have arrived, right? It’s the first meeting today, and whether we can successfully cooperate is crucial."
Baiyu reminded.
He had a good relationship with Ning Fugui, but such matters of cooperation still depended on the families’ ability to negotiate smoothly.
Qiong Xue nodded, indicating everything was fine.
Today was the day Baiyu had set for the Qiong Family and Ning Family to meet.
Ning Fugui had been in Villiduo for several days.
After settling his accommodation temporarily, he prepared to meet Baiyu.
The location.
Was set for 57 Haiqing Avenue, in a luxurious restaurant.
The entire restaurant had been reserved.
This was in keeping with the Ning Family’s grand style.
...
"Minister, everything is arranged."
As soon as Baiyu and Qiong Xue walked into the restaurant, two members of the Inspection Department greeted them respectfully.
"Hmm, keep a close watch, make sure nothing unexpected happens. Aside from that, eat and drink as you please, don’t be shy.
The food in this restaurant is all made from Exotic Beast ingredients, costing at least ten thousand per meal."
Baiyu said.
Ning Fugui insisted on inviting the entire Inspection Department; Baiyu couldn’t refuse and had to agree.
However.
Most of the Inspection Department members were quite gracious.
At least over the past one or two months.
Especially after the Serpent Surrounding incident, Baiyu’s performance had won over most people’s admiration.
The members of the Inspection Department.
Initially thought of him as a privileged second generation with connections.
Now he was seen as a capable and proactive young talent.
Everyone respected him sincerely.
So much so that he could speak with authority in the Inspection Department when the minister was away.
Soon enough.
Baiyu and Qiong Xue took the elevator to the top floor of the restaurant.
Entering the door.
A familiar figure darted over like a rabbit.
Baiyu quickly sidestepped.
Ning Qian missed her target, her eyes filled with grievance: "Baiyu, you’ve changed!"
"Ahem, we’re in public, and your dad is nearby, shouldn’t you be a bit more reserved?"
Baiyu reminded her in a low voice.
The Ning Family’s servants nearby all turned their heads, pretending they hadn’t seen anything.
Speaking of which.
He and Ning Qian hadn’t met for several months.
Mostly chatting and talking on the phone.
Since the last upheaval in Zenith City.
Their communication was limited to online.
This was their first meeting after parting, no wonder Ning Qian was excited.
"Let’s take care of business first."
Baiyu patted Ning Qian on the shoulder.
After dozens of days apart.
This girl’s Blood Qi had increased again, reaching the level of a Tier Seven Martial Artist.
Such a rate of improvement, and the subject being a seemingly brainless person.
Indeed.
Having money is wonderful.
"By the way, where’s Jiang Xi?
Last I checked, the Golden Rainbow Academy was destroyed, but everyone was safe, hiding in the Shelter.
Jiang Xi wouldn’t return, would she?"
Baiyu recalled.
The Zombie girl seemed to be an orphan, having grown up in the Golden Rainbow Academy.
Besides the academy, she had nowhere else to go.
"No, sister Jiang Xi is still with me.
The Ning Family currently lacks Martial Artists.
She’s stronger than most of the Ning Family’s Martial Artists, and my dad intends to hire her into the Ning Family."
Ning Qian said.
The Ning Family lacked strength the most.
Being merchants.
Having wealth, they also needed power to protect it.
That’s what Ning Fugui lacked.
This was also why he sought cooperation with the Qiong Family.
With Ning Qian and Qiong Xue in tow, Baiyu opened the door to the private room, where everyone was seated.
The remaining seats.
Were reserved for Baiyu and his companions.
This time, the Qiong Family brought three people: Qiong Jiu and the Qiong Family’s third and fourth Elders.
The Qiong Family was a traditional clan system.
Therefore, the clan elders were all referred to as Elders.
The Qiong Family Patriarch’s authority couldn’t decide major family affairs; the real power lay with the Clan Elders.
For instance, now.
Qiong Jiu was the Grand Elder, the one in charge of the entire family.
While Qiong Yue was alive.
She also held the position of Grand Elder.
Besides the three from the Qiong Family.
The rest were from the Ning Family, including Ning’s father and mother, and surprisingly, two Elite Level Martial Artists.
One was Ning Qian’s aunt.
And the other was a middle-aged woman.
"The degree of Blood Qi of the two, both should be Tier Five, much weaker than Qiong Jiu."
Baiyu, possessing the Pupil of Chongming, could see this roughly.
"Minister Bai, you’re finally here."
As soon as Baiyu entered, Ning Fugui greeted him with a smile.
Baiyu said, "No need for the ’minister’ title, Uncle Ning, don’t tease me."
"This is not teasing.
Baiyu, for us to survive in Villiduo, we need your help."
Ning Fugui was candid.
Although he was a businessman, he knew not to bring business tactics when dealing with Baiyu.
"I’m working on a solution here.
It’s more about cooperation than help.
As long as we can establish ourselves in this new place, it’s already decent."
Baiyu said.
After a brief chat, everyone took their seats.
The cooperation between the two families was led by Baiyu, so he had to step forward to discuss it.
With Ning Fugui’s past connections and recent insights, he still planned to engage in Spirit Realm business.
Herb acquisition and resale.
The secondary sale of Exotic Beast materials, and so on.
This aligned with the Qiong Family’s thinking.
Villiduo’s commercial development had already peaked, making it very challenging to get involved.
The only possibility.
Was to open a breakthrough from the Villiduo Shelter.
Of course.
This meant facing more dangers.
After all, people do die at the Shelter.
"I currently have several sales channels and have formed partnerships with some old friends.
As long as we can provide a stable supply chain, we can enter the market.
But.
You’re aware of the dangers of the Spirit Realm.
And within the Shelter, only High Tier Martial Artists can have it easy.
Honestly speaking.
On our side, there are only two Tier Five Martial Artists.
So if the Qiong Family could cooperate with us, I could immediately break into the scene at Villiduo Shelter."
Ning Fugui said confidently.