The Sword God of the Universe

Chapter 2485: Chapter 2485: Golden Toad Commerce Intervenes

Having heard Nie Quan speak, many present nodded silently.

These people, within Hörngmont City, have their own sources to gather various information. The Hörngmont City Lord Mansion’s speed in acquiring property listings inside the city has indeed slowed significantly from the beginning, showing signs of running out of steam.

It seems... the City Lord Mansion is running short on Black Crystal Stone stocks.

”Store Manager Nie Quan, what should our next step be? Almost all of the properties under our names have been acquired by the City Lord Mansion, our losses are heavy!” Someone asked, their voice tinged with a sense of bleeding.

Everyone looked towards Nie Quan.

”According to the information I have, the City Lord Mansion started constructing the Cultivation Tower decades ago. The expenditure on this tower, you should all be aware of. Even the lowest level Cultivation Tower requires a remarkably immense amount of resources. For Hörngmont City Lord Mansion, the biggest income source is just the Hongmeng Pill Tower. As for other revenues, although they might also be substantial, this city is new, requiring basic resources in many areas. So, I am quite confident that Jing Yan doesn’t have much Black Crystal Stone stock.” Nie Quan squinted.

”I think... now, Jing Yan might be willing to negotiate.” Nie Quan emphasized this statement.

”Negotiate? Negotiate again?”

”Store Manager Nie Quan, I’m afraid City Lord Jing Yan won’t necessarily want to negotiate with us, right? From his standpoint, there’s no need for him to negotiate with us at all. Our properties have all been acquired by his City Lord Mansion, why would he negotiate with us?” Many frowned, looking at Nie Quan in confusion.

”Heh, without leverage, Jing Yan naturally wouldn’t negotiate with us.” Nie Quan replied.

”Leverage? We don’t have any leverage in our hands! Store Manager Nie Quan, could it be that the Jade Flame Treasure Light still has hidden properties in abundance?” Someone’s eyes lit up.

”At this point, I won’t hide the truth from you. Initially, the Jade Flame Treasure Light had no more properties, but now... there should already be quite a lot. Not long ago, I have already ordered people to purchase properties secretly. Now, though the property prices have slightly rebounded, they are only about seventy percent of the original, and many are still willing to transfer properties.” Nie Quan chuckled lightly.

”Everyone, you can also take action now. As long as we regain control over enough properties, I believe Jing Yan will be keen to open the doors for negotiations. The first time he rejected our proposal was because he still had plenty of Black Crystal Stone in hand, believing he could overcome the difficulties we created. But this time, does he still have enough Black Crystal Stone?” Nie Quan continued.

Everyone understood.

Some were eager and thought it feasible, but others harbored doubts. After all, they just suffered a major loss! If they purchase properties now and negotiate with City Lord Jing Yan, it still remains an adventure.

”Gentlemen, let me share some information that I otherwise wouldn’t.”

”You all know my identity, I am with the Jade Flame Business Association, with a formidable organization backing me. I can tell you, I’ve already communicated with the superiors at headquarters. As long as negotiations proceed smoothly, our Jade Flame Commerce Headquarters will step in, and the prices of properties in Hörngmont City will soon return to normal levels. So even now, purchasing properties at seventy percent of the price will recover many losses at that time. Of course, during our negotiations with Hörngmont City Lord Mansion, we will also require the City Lord Mansion to sell back the properties they previously purchased from us at acquisition prices.” Nie Quan explained.

Nie Quan’s plan was well-crafted. And he truly did communicate with Jade Flame Commerce Headquarters, where higher-ups agreed that Nie Quan’s plan was feasible. Once successful, Jade Flame Commerce would still be able to profit quite a bit in Hörngmont City. Of course, Jade Flame Commerce did not consider Hörngmont City very crucial, otherwise, they would have dispatched important figures to Hörngmont City to work alongside Nie Quan, instead of allowing him to operate solely.

”Let’s do it!”

”Store Manager Nie Quan, we are with you!”

”...”

These merchants and small force leaders didn’t have other options. If they don’t follow Nie Quan now, their losses would be irreparable.

This group followed Nie Quan, silently acquiring properties within Hörngmont City. They all had considerable Black Crystal Stone stocks, and indeed many in the city were willing to transfer properties, so their actions proceeded smoothly, easily purchasing many more properties.

Amid Nie Quan and others’ ongoing movements, outside Hörngmont City, a visitor arrived from afar.

The newcomer was Elder Gao Zhenjiang of the Golden Toad Commerce.

The relationship between Golden Toad Commerce and Hörngmont City is relatively complex. Initially, there was conflict between the two parties, but later Golden Toad Commerce conducted a significant transaction with Jing Yan, followed by Hörngmont City acquiring large volumes of various construction resources through Golden Toad Commerce.

Now the Golden Toad Commerce headquarters aims to win Hörngmont City’s favor, and if possible, desires further advancement. Even though Hörngmont City has many adversaries, Jing Yan, the City Lord of Hörngmont City, possesses astonishing combat power. Establishing goodwill with such a strong figure, even if slightly risky, is worthwhile. Moreover, City Lord Jing Yan is a powerful High Grade Immortal Alchemist!

Furthermore, precisely because Hörngmont City faces numerous strong enemies, extending an olive branch now holds more significance.

The high-ranking individuals within Golden Toad Commerce are quite skilled.

”Elder Gao, we meet again.” Jing Yan did not meet Gao Zhenjiang within the city; he met the esteemed elder of Golden Toad Commerce, also a very strong Immortal Venerable Peak Powerhouse, outside the city.

”City Lord Jing Yan, you’re too kind.” Gao Zhenjiang bowed to Jing Yan.

This meeting with Jing Yan feels different compared to the first time. During their first encounter, he did not perceive Jing Yan as capable of crushing five Red-Clothed Killing Stars from Yama Palace. Honestly, facing Jing Yan now, Gao Zhenjiang is also under considerable pressure. Though his strength is formidable, he is not significantly stronger than the Red-Clothed Killing Stars of Yama Palace. This means in terms of Dao Skill power, he is unquestionably at a disadvantage in front of City Lord Jing Yan.

Especially now, in this wilderness deep within the Thunder Domain, the two are alone here.

”City Lord Jing Yan, why are we meeting outside the city?” Gao Zhenjiang voiced his confusion.

Jing Yan set the meeting location; originally, Gao Zhenjiang planned to enter Hörngmont City directly, but during their prior communications, Jing Yan asked Gao Zhenjiang to meet outside the city.

And Jing Yan certainly understood before that Gao Zhenjiang’s visit to Hörngmont City aimed to deepen relations with him.

”Inside Hörngmont City, there are some clowns causing trouble recently.” Jing Yan smiled, looking at Gao Zhenjiang.