My Father Is Definitely Possessed-Chapter 180 - 135: Celestial Sea City, Lin Qingyi

"Brother Changqing, don’t joke with me, is there a second Independent Grandmaster in Minghong State that you can find?" Sima Yan said worriedly, "Moreover, the people from Celestial Sea City will be here in three days. If this matter cannot be resolved by then, our quota for this year’s Zhanhe Mansion will really be gone."

"I will naturally fulfill my promise." Li Changqing waved his hand, "Rest assured, I will definitely help you resolve the examination from Celestial Sea City."

"This..."

Even Yin Shuyu on the side was thinking, is there another Independent Grandmaster in the entire Minghong State? She hadn’t heard of any.

Sima Yan saw Li Changqing’s earnest expression and finally gritted his teeth and decided to trust him this time: "Alright, as long as Brother Changqing can help me keep Zhanhe Mansion’s quota, I’ll follow your lead."

No matter who it is, so long as a Grandmaster comes, it’s fine.

Even if they’ve just broken through to Innate Great Perfection, they count as a Grandmaster, and keeping the quota is more important than anything.

"There’s one more thing," Li Changqing smiled and said, "This time, all expenses for Zhanhe Mansion participating in the Ghostly Realm trial will be prepared by our Evergreen Commerce Association. After the trial is over, we can settle the bill together. Rest assured, since this is our first collaboration, we will offer discounts. Leave everything to me to arrange."

"Then I must trouble Brother Changqing."

This matter was not a big deal, after all, it was just about preparing some things for food and accommodation, and Pill for injuries. These expenses were necessary, and even if the prices from Evergreen Commerce Association were not cheap or even a little high, Zhanhe Mansion had to rely on them now and had no choice but to accept it.

After the discussion concluded, Sima Yan bid farewell.

Originally, it was planned to have Sima Yan stay in Changting Town for the night and celebrate the cooperation over a meal, but Sima Yan politely declined, as he wasn’t in the mood for it.

Once the issue was resolved, Sima Yan hurried back to Zhanhe Mansion, worried about what might happen in his absence.

Outside the city, the three of them mounted a giant Spirit Beast, its body in shades of ink, somewhat resembling a large goldfish, yet its speed was impressive, disappearing from Changting Town in the blink of an eye.

"Master, Senior Changqing said he would invite someone to help us, but as far as I know, there are so few Grandmasters in Minghong State. Who can he possibly invite? Why doesn’t Senior Changqing help us himself? Is it perhaps because his cultivation has not reached the Grandmaster level?"

Yin Shuyu pondered, saying, "Now, with the Ghostly Realm trial about to begin, the number of sect disciples is determined by the number of strong individuals. If someone were to help our Zhanhe Mansion, their overall strength would weaken, effectively giving up their spots to us. Who would do such a thing?"

"I can’t figure it out either. Regarding Li Changqing’s cultivation, I can’t see through it, but he is definitely not weaker than me. He must be a Grandmaster or a Painting Saint, without a doubt."

"At this point, we can only trust Li Changqing, otherwise, we have no other options." Sima Yan’s face grew paler, clearly indicating his injury flaring up again, reminiscent of when his old friend Mo Hang struck him from behind in the past.

Sima Yan’s resentment deepened.

"Miss, perhaps there really are experts behind the Evergreen Commerce Association," Huang Xin suddenly spoke.

"Hmm?" Yin Shuyu looked at Huang Xin, wanting to hear what he had to say.

"Has Miss forgotten that Hai Songtao from the Hai family was killed quietly at home, and to this day, nobody knows who did it? Perhaps it was someone from the Evergreen Commerce Association, likely the expert Senior Changqing referred to."

"Let’s not speculate for now, Li Changqing is inscrutable." Sima Yan said lightly, "We can only go back and wait."

After Sima Yan and his men left, Li Changqing went to meet Bai Jingfei and the other two.

They had been waiting for a long time.

"Mr. Changqing, I heard that Pavilion Master Sima from Zhanhe Mansion came to see you?"

Bai Jingfei couldn’t help but ask in surprise upon seeing Li Changqing.

"Yes, he came to ask for a favor," Li Changqing casually responded.

However, upon hearing this, Bai Jingfei and Zhao Yiqiu’s expressions changed dramatically.

Sima Yan traveled such a long distance to Changting Town to seek Li Changqing’s help?

Pavilion Master Sima Yan of Zhanhe Mansion was at the Innate Great Perfection Realm!

A true Grandmaster, capable of turning clouds with a wave of the hand.

And he came to ask Li Changqing for help?

This was simply unbelievable.

Though it was known that Sima Yan came for something, Yan Botao never expected it was to ask for Li Changqing’s help.

This gave a new meaning to the situation. Now that he knew, Yan Botao was shocked, pondering what kind of divine presence their family had. Even Grandmasters would travel such distances to seek his assistance.

Yan Botao felt more and more that inviting Li Changqing, this great Buddha, back to the Yan family was the wisest decision of his life.

"That’s not what’s important. What’s important is that the opportunity for our Evergreen Commerce Association has come."

Li Changqing looked at the three and said, "I have already negotiated with Zhanhe Mansion. This time, all the necessary materials for them participating in the Ghostly Realm trial will be purchased from our Evergreen Commerce Association."

Their eyes lit up, thinking they could earn from Zhanhe Mansion. However, Bai Jingfei couldn’t help but say, "But Mr. Changqing, although Zhanhe Mansion is purchasing materials from us, my intelligence suggests that only 20 disciples from Zhanhe Mansion are participating in the trial. We might not make much money."

"Making money from Zhanhe Mansion is not the primary goal; the main aim is to make the name of our Evergreen Commerce Association known." Zhao Yiqiu nodded at this moment, saying, "This should be the main purpose."

Li Changqing nodded.

"It’s not just Zhanhe Mansion. Today I went to Dao Mountain Ancient Land. All expenses for their disciples participating in the Ghostly Realm trial are sponsored by our Evergreen Commerce Association."

"Pure sponsorship?" Bai Jingfei was shocked.

Isn’t that a loss?

"Old Bai, don’t make a fuss. Mr. Changqing’s vision is long-term, something you cannot compare to," Zhao Yiqiu seemed to understand Li Changqing’s intentions.

"Is Mr. Changqing aiming to use this opportunity of the Ghostly Realm trial to widely announce our Evergreen Commerce Association’s presence to all the sects in the Eastern Wilderness? If so, our purpose is achieved, right?" Zhao Yiqiu assumed Li Changqing’s plan was excellent.

"Yes, but not entirely." Li Changqing handed the paper he received from Xue Qianbai regarding the identities of the disciples to Yan Botao and said, "Customize the uniforms according to these disciples’ genders. Our Evergreen Commerce Association’s name should be prominently displayed on them, and we must guarantee the quality of this batch of clothing."

"Understood." Yan Botao also understood that this represented the face of the Evergreen Commerce Association and must be done well.

"Additionally, we must prepare daily necessities for these disciples. Everything used must be of the highest quality. It’s okay if our Evergreen Commerce Association incurs some losses now; ultimately, we’ll earn it back." Li Changqing instructed.

"Rest assured, Grand Offering, I will prepare meticulously." Yan Botao replied earnestly.

"However, Grand Offering, we haven’t prepared concerning pills in our Evergreen Commerce Association." Yan Botao said thoughtfully.

The quality of goods produced in Changting Town was decent, but since no one knew alchemy, even the most basic pills couldn’t be produced.

"Don’t worry about the pills." Li Changqing sighed softly, "I’ve already written to the Medical King Valley to prepare for a collaboration, arranging for pills from the Medical King Valley to supply to Zhanhe Mansion and Dao Mountain Ancient Land. Although we might not earn much from the pills themselves, this will benefit the reputation of our Evergreen Commerce Association."

Medical King Valley?

The three of them gasped, could Li Changqing really know someone from the Medical King Valley? 𝚏𝐫𝚎𝗲𝕨𝐞𝐛𝕟𝚘𝐯𝚎𝗹.𝕔𝐨𝗺

Unbelievable!

Li Changqing had considered this before, so before approaching Xue Qianbai, he wrote to Mu Qingge, expressing the Evergreen Commerce Association’s intent to collaborate with the Medical King Valley and hoping Mu Qingge could discuss the feasibility of this with the Valley Master of the Medical King Valley.

The pills from the Medical King Valley were of the highest quality, but they weren’t cheap.

Fortunately, the pills needed during the Ghostly Realm trial weren’t of particularly high-grade. The current financial resources of the Evergreen Commerce Association could still support this.

After all, there were only eighty people in total, and with eight million taels of silver in Li Changqing’s hands, it was sufficient to sustain for a while.

Li Changqing’s goal this time was to firmly establish the reputation of the Evergreen Commerce Association in the Eastern Wilderness!

"The road ahead is long and arduous."

Li Changqing couldn’t help but sigh.

Next, all the major families in Changting Town began to busy themselves.

Yan Botao ordered that the things produced this time must be of the best quality, and astonishingly, Li Changqing personally oversaw the designs.

Zhao Yiqiu was busy dealing with the tea matters.

People were also sent to various places to negotiate purchases with other commerce associations.

Everyone was bustling about, barely keeping up.

And, two days later, Li Changqing left the Yan family, riding Ah Fei towards Zhanzhou.

The people from Celestial Sea City were about to arrive, as he promised Sima Yan he had matters to attend to for them.

So, Li Changqing set off early in the morning.

Two days had passed, and yet no one from Zhanhe Mansion had arrived, leaving Sima Yan increasingly worried—a sense of unease persisted due to the lack of any powerful individuals showing up.

Despite Li Changqing assuring them that a Grandmaster would come to assist Zhanhe Mansion, the continued silence was causing anxiety for Sima Yan.

No information had been received about any Grandmaster-level figures appearing in Changting Town recently.

Sima Yan increasingly wondered if Li Changqing was playing him.

Zhanzhou.

A golden carriage slowly entered the city of Zhanzhou.

Inside the carriage, two people sat opposite each other, engaged in a game of strategy.

One of them was as steady as the stars, dressed in a blue robe, as if the entire world was under his control. He bore a mark between his brows, reminiscent of a sword, which drew attention. Yet, his demeanor was lazily indifferent, as if he had little interest in anything in this world.

Opposite him sat a man in black, adorned with gold-threaded clothing, slightly enigmatic, with long, slender fingers, and eyes as sharp as an eagle’s—just one look sent chills down the spine.

Inside the carriage, incense slowly rose, while the chess pieces on the board seemed to set the stage for a grand strategy.

"Have we entered Zhanzhou City now?" The man in blue yawned and lifted a corner of the drapery to look outside.

"Yes, Lord Lin." The man in black smiled and said, "We’ve already entered Zhanzhou City and will soon reach Zhanhe Mansion."

"Hmm." The man in blue nodded, then seemingly lost interest in the game, calmly saying, "The Realm Master pays particular attention to this trial, so let’s forget about those petty tricks. Otherwise, if the Realm Master blames you, no one will be able to protect you."

Upon hearing this, a tremor ran through the black-clad man’s heart, but his expression remained unchanged as he merely smiled and said, "I wonder what Lord Lin means by..."

"I’ve said enough. Stop feigning innocence in front of me. Your actions towards Sima Yan, Celestial Sea City has long investigated clearly." The man in blue reclined against the cushion, saying, "Your conflicts aren’t Celestial Sea City’s concern, but doing such things when the Ghostly Realm opens isn’t appropriate. However, we’ll overlook it this time, but there won’t be a next time."

"Ah, thank you, Lord Lin."

This person was indeed Mo Hang. He hadn’t expected Celestial Sea City to know about his actions.

At this moment, he felt a sense of fear regarding the intelligence network of Celestial Sea City.

"Fearful, are you?" The man in blue lifted his eyelids, seemingly reading Mo Hang’s mind.

"For a Grandmaster of the Cangyuan Realm, naturally, Celestial Sea City needs to exercise some oversight."

"Otherwise, wouldn’t it lead to chaos?"

"Yes." Mo Hang asked cautiously at this moment, "Then, may I inquire from Lord Lin whether Zhanhe Mansion’s quota can still be shared with our Snow Eagle Palace?"