Volume One, Chapter 16: Even If My Grandson Ruins the Entire Chamber of Commerce, So Be It!

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“President, these days, the Penglai Chamber of Commerce’s hostility towards us has become increasingly excessive!” Ren Pingsheng, the most senior among the ten directors, said with a grave expression.

“Yes, not only are their tactics unscrupulous, resorting to malicious price cuts, but they have also allied with other smaller chambers to suppress us…”

“We’re businessmen, and harmony should be our priority. Don’t you think we should write a letter to have a proper discussion with the Penglai Chamber?”

“…”

The directors all nodded in agreement.

Nalan Rongyun’s expression remained calm.

The years had left no trace upon her.

Her skin was fair and radiant, her demeanor elegant and grand.

At first glance, she appeared to be a woman in her twenties or thirties.

Yet the aura she exuded was as profound and unfathomable as the deep ocean, compelling respect rather than scorn.

Those who knew her understood.

She had started from nothing, founding the Langya Chamber of Commerce with her own hands, navigating the complexities of the business world, vanquishing countless rivals. What she had achieved was no ordinary feat.

Facing the somewhat noisy voices of the directors, she simply tapped the armrests twice lightly. Immediately, the room fell silent, and everyone bowed their heads.

“In business, profit is paramount; where is the place for surrender?”

“The marketplace is a battlefield. When faced with an enemy, do we just lay down arms and surrender? Is that reasonable?” Nalan Rongyun’s tone was neither loud nor soft.

The crowd was silent.

They thought to themselves, times are not what they used to be.

Their opponent was one of the four major chambers in the Northern Region—the Penglai Chamber. In terms of both financial and material strength, they were no weaker than us.

Our family is large and prosperous now.

To rashly declare war on them would be unwise!

Moreover, everyone knew why the Penglai Chamber targeted the Langya Chamber.

“President, have you heard about the young master’s grand Immortal Ascension Ceremony on Tianjue Island?” Ren Pingsheng suddenly asked.

“What are you implying?” Nalan Rongyun still kept her eyes closed.

Her faint words pressed heavily on Ren Pingsheng, like a mountain weighing down on his back.

He forced himself to stand firm and cupped his hands respectfully: “At such a critical moment, the young master’s extravagant spending might be detrimental to our chamber…”

Silence fell.

The ground was covered with golden phoenix tree leaves, like burning flames of gold.

Now, the fire had died out.

Only desolation remained.

A chilling coldness enveloped everyone.

The directors all broke out in cold sweat, their hearts pounding in their throats.

Everyone knew.

The president had a broad mind, accepting even the most unreasonable suggestions.

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But there was one thing she could never accept.

That was anyone speaking ill of her grandson.

Undoubtedly, this was Nalan Rongyun’s inviolable taboo.

“Continue!” Nalan Rongyun slowly opened her eyes, a trace of playful coldness gleaming in her stunning gaze as she studied Ren Pingsheng.

“I suggest temporarily revoking the young master’s authority to use the chamber’s spiritual stones and resources until the situation improves…” Ren Pingsheng said, mustering courage.

Nalan Rongyun slowly sat upright in her rocking chair, picked up a fallen leaf on her lap, and flicked it away casually.

“First, Mu’er did not use the chamber’s spiritual stones for the Immortal Ascension Ceremony; he used his own pocket money!”

“Second, even if he truly did use the chamber’s resources, so what?”

“…”

Ren Pingsheng said earnestly, “The chamber is at a critical juncture right now…”

“So what?”

Nalan Rongyun’s voice remained light but struck everyone’s hearts like a hammer.

She stood up. Though not tall, her aura was as imposing as Mount Tai, forcing everyone to bow repeatedly, too intimidated to raise their heads.

“This chamber was founded by my own hands!”

“Don’t say the spiritual stones Mu’er spent are but a drop in the ocean to the entire chamber. Even if one day he squandered all our resources, as long as my precious grandson is happy…”

“I would be delighted!”

Nalan Rongyun scanned the room: “Is that clear enough?”

“Cl… clear!” they stammered.

“This is the last warning. If I hear such words again, don’t blame me for being ruthless!”

Ren Pingsheng lowered his head, his face flushed red. He clenched his teeth but could not utter a word.

At that moment,

A jade slip suddenly flew through the air, landing before Nalan Rongyun.

Her eyebrows lifted instantly.

The jade slips used by Wang Mu for communication were specially made and easily recognizable.

She picked it up, scanned the contents with her spiritual sense, then looked at Ren Pingsheng:

“Go to the storeroom, fetch two pounds of this year’s newest Enlightenment Tea, and send it immediately to Tianjue Island. Mu’er needs it urgently!”

Enlightenment… tea?

Everyone twitched at the corners of their mouths.

This was a legendary treasure throughout the cultivation world, capable of helping one achieve sudden enlightenment and grasp the laws of heaven and earth.

Even though the Langya Chamber was as wealthy as a kingdom,

Such a treasure was extremely rare.

Moreover… such a precious item was never measured by pounds; every ounce was priceless!

But after the previous exchange,

Ren Pingsheng and the others dared not question it further. They sighed inwardly and took their orders.

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Tianjue Island.

Inside the imperial palace.

A table was laid out with an array of delicacies.

The little girl sat at the table, devouring food ravenously as if she had been reborn from starvation.

After some cleaning up,

She no longer looked like a little beggar.

She was a very cute little girl, her brows and eyes like a painting, her features delicate—a genuine beauty in the making.

After a while,

The little girl finally could eat no more. She slumped in her seat, patting her round belly.

Suddenly, she noticed Wang Mu sitting quietly nearby, watching her with a faint smile.

A hint of unease flashed across her expression.

She bit her lip and whispered, “Can we wait a bit before you sleep with me again?”

Wang Mu: “???”

The little girl blushed slightly: “I ate too much, it’s hard to manage!”

Wang Mu: “!!!”

“What nonsense are you talking about?” Wang Mu twitched at the corner of his mouth. “Sleep or not, where did you learn such chaotic talk, little one?”

The little girl stared at Wang Mu: “Everyone says you’re the most lecherous man in the world! You don’t spare anyone—young, old, or even non-human…”

“…”

“I’m not talented and have nothing. If you treat me so well, what else could it be for?”

Her voice carried a trace of resigned emotion.

Though young, she had clearly experienced much and was clever—not an ordinary ten-year-old girl.

“Those are all rumors!” Wang Mu spoke righteously. “I’m a good man!”

“Ah~” the little girl blinked her big eyes. “That doesn’t contradict you being lecherous!”

Wang Mu: “…”

She had a point!

Who said a good man couldn’t be lecherous?

Wang Mu decided not to pursue this topic further and said instead, “I heard you have an older sister!”

At these words,

The little girl’s face changed drastically, her eyes filled with deep fear and a fleeting hatred as she shook her head: “No… no…”

Wang Mu approached and gently stroked her small head: “Don’t be afraid. I mean no harm. Here… no one can hurt you! Not even that person!”

The little girl’s small body trembled.

Her stiff posture slowly relaxed.