My entry can't possibly be this normal!

In fact, Yu Ni Chang knew that Li Ping An was right. This Hundred-Refined Profound Iron Refined Steel was indeed an extremely hard and tough material. Once attacked, it would transform into such a material, which could indeed be said to best meet her requirements...

Aside from being unattractive and having an art style that doesn't suit me at all, there's absolutely nothing wrong with it...

So she couldn't find any fault with it...

"Master Li, thank you so much..."

Li Ping'an laughed and said, "Don't just talk the talk, didn't we agree that there would be a generous reward?"

Yu Ni Chang blushed: "What kind of reward does Master want?"

"Of course it's that one..."

Which one?

Li Pingan chuckled and stretched out his hand...

Yu Ni Chang let out a cry of embarrassment, her face turning bright red, and fled as if her life depended on it...

Li Ping'an stared blankly at his outstretched finger, which was gesturing as if he were making a money sign...

"I meant silver! Why are you running away, you little brat!"

"She looks like a pretty young girl, but why is her mind filled with such wild thoughts..."

"The world is going to the dogs, it's really going to the dogs..."

He shook his head and sighed, then devoured the remaining fine wine and delicacies...

He refined another spiritual treasure, and his own cultivation level and the power of the Dao Forger's soul both increased by 100 points.

The current attributes are as follows...

Current level: Rank 8 Blacksmith (1625/2000)

Current cultivation level: Ninth level of the Transcendent Realm (2330/5000)

He's still quite far from reaching the ninth level of the Transcendent Realm.

However, his level as a blacksmith is not far from the seventh rank...

If he could be promoted to the seventh rank, he would be second only to the leader in the entire Changping County, except for the Grand Elder Yu Tianji of the Dao Forging Alliance!

With such a status, even the Heavenly Dao Sect and the Pill God Tower would have to show him great respect!

He's a big shot wherever he goes!

Li Ping'an let out a satisfied burp, then went to the VIP room prepared for him by the Dao Forging Alliance and quickly fell into a deep sleep.

……

It was not far away, yet it felt like another world.

The Nine Tripods Chamber of Commerce, a meeting of the ten elders.

Now, however, it has become the meeting of the nine elders.

An elder of the Jiuding Chamber of Commerce has died.

Moreover, he is the Second Elder, who is second only to the First Elder!

Not to mention, this Second Elder is also the key to the marriage alliance with the Marquis of Wuwei!

This matter has reached a point of no return.

Even if it were the death of an eighth-grade blacksmith like Jin Wuque, though regrettable, there would still be room for compensation and negotiation. But now...

Never die.

Although, due to the dual coercion of the Heavenly Dao Sect and the Dao Forging Alliance, coupled with the lives of dozens of elite disciples of the Azure Cloud Sect, the Nine Cauldrons Chamber of Commerce had no choice but to agree to the Azure Cloud Sect's conditions.

They paid a "ransom" and were no longer prevented from cooperating with other chambers of commerce.

But the Jiuding Chamber of Commerce knew, of course, that this was just a delaying tactic.

The atmosphere at the meeting of the ten elders was somber and gloomy.

The Grand Elder, Wan Lianshan, also sighed deeply.

"I never imagined that the Nine Cauldrons Chamber of Commerce, which has dominated the business world for so many years, would actually capsize in a ditch and be defeated by a small sect like the Azure Cloud Sect..."

"I originally thought that the opponents this time were only the Heavenly Dao Sect and the Dao Forging Master Alliance. Sending Second Elder Ji Changfa and hundreds of elites to destroy the Azure Cloud Sect was already a waste of talent, like a lion hunting a rabbit."

"Who could have predicted such a tragic ending..."

"From now on, we can no longer underestimate the Qingyun Sect, treating them like ants that can be easily wiped out. Instead, we must truly regard them as opponents who are evenly matched with us!"

The Third Elder said, "This, First Elder... isn't that giving Qingyun Sect a bit too much credit?"

Wan Lianshan sneered, "What, Elder You, do you want to give it a try?!"

The Third Elder immediately shut his mouth.

Just then, there was a knock on the door of the meeting of the ten elders.

Everyone was taken aback, as no one dared to disturb the meeting of the Ten Elders under normal circumstances.

A steward outside the door announced in a deep voice, "Elders, the heir of the Marquis of Wuwei has arrived."

Wan Lianshan's heart stirred.

"Is Jiang Tiansheng coming in person?"

"Please come quickly."

The door opened wide, and a young gentleman, dressed in noble and elegant clothes, walked in. Yet, his face showed no trace of arrogance or haughtiness, and he gave off a warm and welcoming feeling at first glance.

It was Jiang Tiansheng.

He remained neither humble nor arrogant, and bowed respectfully: "I apologize for disturbing the meeting of the Ten Elders. There is truly a compelling reason for this."

Wan Lianshan said, "Young Master, there's no need to be so polite. Our Jiuding Chamber of Commerce and the Wuwei Marquis's Mansion are connected by blood and are closely related. We share the same fate, and we suffer the same fate."

"The Crown Prince is also one of our own."

These words stirred something within everyone.

In reality, although the Marquis of Wuwei's mansion did indeed unite with the Jiuding Chamber of Commerce, it was through the relationship between Ji Changfa, Ji Yuhuan, and the second young master Jiang Tianting.

This bloodline, however, is actually an enemy of Jiang Tiansheng.

But overall, they are indeed considered one of our own...

Jiang Tiansheng smiled and said, "The Grand Elder is right."

"I am here on my father's orders to strengthen our blood ties with the Jiuding Chamber of Commerce."

"Oh?"

Wan Lianshan and the others looked at each other in bewilderment.

"What the prince means is..."

Jiang Tiansheng said, "I will, in the name of the Marquis of Wuwei's mansion, bring one-third of the mansion's business transactions to the Jiuding Chamber of Commerce for joint operation..."

Wan Lianshan was taken aback.

One-third of the business of the Marquis of Wuwei's mansion?!

Although the Marquis of Wuwei's status in the business world is far inferior to that of the Nine Cauldrons Chamber of Commerce, it is only slightly inferior. As the nominal ruler of the entire world, the Marquis of Wuwei's power is naturally deeply rooted and unfathomable...

All the elders were deeply moved.

"Your Highness, if this is truly the case, then my Nine Cauldrons Merchant Guild will live and die alongside the Marquis of Wuwei, with no further estrangement between us!"

"However, what conditions must our Nine Cauldrons Chamber of Commerce offer for the young master to do this?"

Jiang Tiansheng smiled and said, "Good, as expected of the Grand Elder, you are fair and just in business."

"There is only one condition, which is..."

"From this day forward, I will be one of the ten elders of the Nine Cauldrons Chamber of Commerce!"

"Perfect, he can fill the vacancy of the Second Elder, fellow elders..."

"how about?"

The nine elders' expressions changed slightly!

This means that from now on, the Marquis of Wuwei's mansion will also participate in the decision-making of the Jiuding Chamber of Commerce!

Of course, it's not unreasonable to have such decision-making power when it comes to giving up a third of the business.

only……

It's one thing for him to join, but he actually wants the position of Second Elder right away...

Wan Lianshan frowned and said, "The Second Elder's body is barely cold. Such actions are rather inhumane. We naturally welcome the young master's desire for in-depth cooperation with our Nine Cauldrons Chamber of Commerce, but..."

"Could I start as one of the tenth elders?"

Jiang Tiansheng smiled slightly: "Elder, you are joking. To exchange one-third of the economic lifeline of the Marquis of Wuwei for a last seat in the Ten Elders' Meeting, is a deal that Jiuding Merchant Guild would not do, and naturally our Marquis of Wuwei would not do either."

Wan Lianshan also laughed and said, "But wouldn't it be too much to exchange it for a second-in-command position?"

Jiang Tiansheng shook his head.

"Elder, let's be frank. If this cooperation fails, the Wuwei Marquis's Mansion can simply continue as before. However, the Nine Cauldrons Chamber of Commerce has suffered heavy losses and is facing increasing pressure and exploitation from the Heavenly Dao Sect and the Dao Forging Alliance. I'm afraid they may not be able to handle it well."

"But if the cooperation is successful, then the Nine Cauldrons Chamber of Commerce will be the Marquis of Wuwei's Mansion, and the Marquis of Wuwei's Mansion will be the Nine Cauldrons Chamber of Commerce. At that time, if we fight together against the enemy, we will naturally be invincible. The Grand Elder and all the elders should think carefully about the advantages and disadvantages involved."

The meeting erupted in uproar and heated discussion.

Wan Lianshan had already made up his mind.

"If the Nine Cauldrons Chamber of Commerce agrees to cooperate, I wonder what plans the young master has to counter the Heavenly Dao Sect and the Dao Forging Masters Alliance?"

Jiang Tiansheng smiled slightly.

His statement indicates that the matter is practically a done deal.

From then on, the bond between the Nine Cauldrons Chamber of Commerce and Marquis Wuwei was no longer Jiang Tianting and Ji Yuhuan, that useless mother and son, but was completely transformed into himself!