Published at 4th of March 2025 4:18 pm

Chapter 608 55: The General Trend! Where Will the Wang Family Go 2

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When the timing seemed just right.

Long Wuji drained his cup of wine, a look of helpless regret on his face. "I truly regret not meeting my younger brother Wang Shouzhe sooner. Had we known each other half a year earlier, we could have avoided such misunderstandings."

"Fortunate for us, there hasn’t been any irreconcilable disagreements." Wang Shouzhe, cognizant that the opportunity was ripe, offered him a figurative "ladder", "There’s still room for negotiation between us."

Previously, the two have jousted subtly and openly, trying to seize the initiative for the forthcoming negotiations, leading the other by the nose.

This process was also a way for both sides to flex their respective "muscles".

If Wang Shouzhe faltered even once and was overwhelmed by Long Wuji’s forceful demeanor, the Wang family’s standing in Long Wuji’s eyes would drop drastically.

Fortunately, with careful preparation at the ready, it was Wang Shouzhe who ultimately maintained the upper hand and the initiative until the end.

Seeing that he could no longer seize the initiative, Long Wuji gracefully conceded, "Precisely. As a company that started in business, we, Jiaolong Trade Association, naturally value peace and prosperity. It was only right that my reckless son, Zhao Wu Qing, received some discipline. I’ll have him compensate the Wang family with one million Qian Gold and personally apologize.

What do you think, Brother Shouzhe?"

Wang Shouzhe played with the wine cup in his hand, smiling knowingly, "Compensation of one million Qian Gold? It seems, Brother Long, there is more you have to say… Why not divulge everything, so I can come to an overall judgment."

"Brother Shouzhe, you are indeed astute." Long Wuji grinned, "I’ll speak frankly then. The shares of Donggang Port, as well as those two small families in Donggang, have already sold everything to us. What belongs to our Jiaolong Trade Association, naturally remains ours. Besides, the Jiaolong Gang hopes to replicate the Qian family’s partnership with your alliance.

We’ll handle all merchandise sales along Peace River’s coastline, including your Changning guards, and only take ten percent of the value of the goods."

"It doesn’t seem like a terrible proposition." Wang Shouzhe gave a nonchalant smile, "Only, I wonder what other costs our In-laws Alliance must bear?"

"We need some shares of Keep Achieving Commercial Firm, and to establish a joint alliance with your Wang family." Long Wuji laughed heartily, "I seldom admire a person as much as I do you or value a 7th Rank family this much. From now on, where there is food for me, there will be some for you, younger brother."

Wang Shouzhe lifted an eyebrow, without responding directly, and momentarily pondered before saying, "Brother Long, I too have a proposition."

"Oh? Let’s hear it." Long Wuji leaned slightly, smiling amiably, looking approachably friendly.

"I can spare Zhao Wuqing, but your Jiaolong Gang must promise me, Wang of Changning, not to set foot in Changning’s waters for a hundred years." Wang Shouzhe said calmly.

The smile on Long Wuji’s face froze as a sharp fierceness flickered in his eyes. "Brother Shouzhe, do you understand what you’re saying? You are rejecting my goodwill."

Clearly, Wang Shouzhe’s words had touched his bottom line. His once low voice now carried a trace of anger, with a certain oppressive force as he spoke.

"My Wang family has a small business and shallow foundation." Wang Shouzhe seemed oblivious, his voice still unwaveringly calm, "I’m afraid we couldn’t limb as high as the Jiaolong Gang. Therefore, I can only regretfully decline your kindness, Elder Brother Long."

Long Wuji leaned forward slightly, a cold smile hooked on his lips as his eyes fixed lividly on Wang Shouzhe.

"And what if I refuse?"

Wang Shouzhe met Long Wuji’s gaze without fear, his voice unwavering, "Then it will be a matter of ’a fish breaking the net in its death throes’."

"Well, well, well." Long Wuji laughed out of anger, "I don’t know how many years it’s been since someone has threatened me so. Indeed, I meant to romantically admire the moon, yet the moonlight only illuminates the gutter. Wang Shouzhe, you’ve deeply disappointed me."

As he spoke, he finally stopped concealing his power and menacingly unleashed the intimidating aura unique to a Purple Abode Realm powerhouse.

A faint humming sound seemed to reverberate in the air.

The overwhelming aura swept across like a raging hurricane, causing the atmosphere above the Broken Dragon Gorge to stagnate.

Even the turbulent river beneath the Broken Dragon Gorge seemed stimulated and began to surge.

If the intimidating aura of a Tianren Realm powerhouse was like a grand river, then the aura of a Purple Abode Realm powerhouse was like a boundless ocean. Its terror might not have been apparent during calm times, but when swept by violent gales, it was akin to a natural disaster, incomparable to the strength of a Tianren Realm powerhouse.

Wang Shouzhe only felt a suffocating feeling in his chest, making it harder to breath.

Master Changchun had previously used the intimidating aura of the Purple Abode Realm to test him. However, compared to Long Wuji, Master Changchun had obviously held back and exerted much less pressure.

Nonetheless, having lived two lives, Wang Shouzhe’s Divine Sense was far superior to ordinary cultivators, hence, his ability to withstand pressure was naturally stronger. Despite feeling suffocated, his face remained unchanged, betraying no signs of discomfort.

In contrast, Wang Zong’an standing behind him didn’t have the same level of composure.

The moment the Purple Abode intimidating aura erupted, his body trembled, and his face instantly paled.

Fortunately, the Tianren Realm puppet beside him stepped forward in time, blocking a substantial part of the pressure for him. With that, he managed to regain his footing and stability.

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