I can bless thousands of magical powers.

Wu Ziyu picked up the teacup on the table with both hands and took a small sip.

He was getting a little thirsty and really needed some tea to moisten his throat. He still needed to continue his discussions with Zhang Yuan.

In fact, this member of the Wu family was not optimistic about the outcome of his trip at all.

He was actually quite puzzled, not understanding why his elders thought Zhang Yuan was capable of solving this problem.

It should be noted that the Nutao River waterway has troubled the Wu family for decades. Despite the Wu family's strength and connections, they have never been able to resolve it. As a rising star in Shangjingtian, what merit does Zhang Yuan possess to shoulder this heavy responsibility?
Besides, Zhang Yuan isn't stupid; he wouldn't do something like putting on a show when he's not.

Most importantly, Wu Ziyu didn't think Zhang Yuan was the kind of person who could be easily swayed by interests!

But it's okay if he fails, since no one expects him to succeed.

To Wu Ziyu's utter surprise, just as he had taken a couple of sips of tea, Zhang Yuan suddenly asked, "If I help you open up the Nutao River waterway, what will the Wu family give me in return?"

"Cough cough!"

Wu Ziyu almost spat out the tea in his mouth on the spot, and it choked and went directly into his nose.

He awkwardly put down his teacup, quickly wiped his face, and said with a wry smile, "General Zhang..."

"I need to know what I can get."

Zhang Yuan waved his hand and continued, "I have absolutely no interest in any shareholding or profit sharing."

What a joke! He can't serve as the General of Xiyuan forever. He'll have to leave after breaking through to the Divine Realm in two or three years at most.

What are we going to do with the shares of the Wu family's merchant caravan?
Moreover, Zhang Yuan really had no interest in money—the gold, silver, and gold and silver notes stored in his storage space totaled well over a million.

In contrast, Zhang Yuan valued other interests more.

Wu Ziyu, being an elite scion from a prominent family, immediately understood Zhang Yuan's meaning.

A sense of absurdity washed over him, and he tentatively asked, "Zhang Daojiang, what do you want?"

Wu Ziyu's question had a hint of opportunism, but Zhang Yuan answered without hesitation: "My cultivation of the Six Harmonies Qilin Body requires a large number of rare and precious materials with the Qianyang attribute."

"Uh…"

Wu Ziyu hesitated.

He certainly knew about the "Six Harmonies Qilin Body" body-refining technique, but rare and precious natural treasures with the Qianyang attribute were priceless and unavailable, and even the Wu family's secret vault wouldn't have many in stock.

Moreover, Wu Ziyu was not qualified to make such a promise to Zhang Yuan.

Zhang Yuan glanced at the other person and continued, "Or it could be a higher-level technique than the Six Harmonies Qilin Body."

Wu Ziyu smiled wryly: "Zhang Daojiang, I can't make the decision on either of these matters. I need to contact my family before I can give you an answer."

"no problem."

Zhang Yuan smiled and said, "I'll wait for your news."

When Wu Ziyu left the Taoist camp in a daze, this member of the Wu family suddenly came to his senses.

He subconsciously believed that Zhang Yuan could solve the problem of the Nutao River waterway and did not raise any questions.

Without fully understanding the situation, he agreed to relay the latter's conditions to his family for a decision.

Won't the elders in the family think he's just messing around?

Wu Ziyu was so frustrated that he wanted to slap himself.

He returned to the inn where he was staying as quickly as possible, then wrote down the results of his discussion with Zhang Yuan in a letter, which he then sent out by hawk to contact his family, who were hundreds of miles away.

The following afternoon, Wu Ziyu finally received a reply from his family.

After reading the thick letter, he was completely stunned.

I can hardly believe my eyes!

Then, this Wu family member, seemingly distracted, returned to the Xiyuan Dao camp. Upon seeing Zhang Yuan, he silently handed him a letter: "General Zhang, this is a reply from my family."

Ok?
Zhang Yuan noticed that the guy's expression was off, but he still calmly took the letter.

He glanced at it, and the contents instantly flashed into his mind.

The Wu family of Heyuan made two demands.

If Zhang Yuan can truly solve the problem of the Nutao River trade route, the Wu family can provide him with three rare and precious natural materials with the Qianyang attribute that are over three hundred years old.

In addition, I will also give away a copy of Zhang Yuan's "Vajra King Kung Fu"!
The Vajra King Technique is a top-tier body-refining technique that can be cultivated up to the eighth level, making it a rare, god-level external martial arts technique.

Although this technique is not unique to the Wu family, the secrets and profound principles of the technique that they have treasured are extremely valuable.

If the Nutao River waterway weren't extremely important to the Wu family of Heyuan, they wouldn't have given him this martial arts technique!

To be honest, Zhang Yuan was genuinely surprised by the sheer scale of the Wu family's spending.

After Wu Ziyu finished reading the letter, he couldn't help but say, "General Zhang, my father is still willing to marry my younger sister to you!"

When he said those words, the Wu family member's feelings were extremely complicated.

He has four younger sisters, the most beautiful and adorable of whom is his third sister, Wu Yunxi, who is only seventeen years old this year. She is exceptionally intelligent from a young age and is deeply loved by the elders in the family.

Although Wu Ziyu wasn't a doting brother, he always showed great affection for his younger sister.

He never dreamed that his father, who regarded Yunxi as the apple of his eye, would actually use her as a bargaining chip to win over Zhang Yuan!

Although my younger sister is getting older, she will definitely get married eventually.

But Wu Ziyu sincerely hoped that she could find a husband she loved and was devoted to.

Instead of being assigned by the family.

But this member of the Wu family knew very well that he had no say in this matter.

"Thank you for your kindness, Uncle."

Zhang Yuan glanced at Wu Ziyu with some surprise, shook his head, and said, "Let's talk about this later. I have no plans to get married right now. As for the cooperation terms mentioned in the letter..."

He waved the letter: "I'm very satisfied!"

Wu Ziyu immediately breathed a sigh of relief.

It was clear that Zhang Yuan had no intention of marrying into the Wu family, and his father would not force him to do so.

But he felt a little resentful—Yunxi was such a good girl!

With a hint of unease in his mind, the Wu family member couldn't help but ask, "General Zhang, how do you plan to solve the problem of the Nutao River waterway?"

Opening up a safe waterway on the Nutao River is no easy task.

First, there's the great monster lurking in the river, and second, there are the numerous hidden reefs scattered throughout.

Both issues must be resolved!

Neither of these can be resolved by brute force; otherwise, they wouldn't have troubled the Wu family for so many years.

Zhang Yuan smiled and said, "Let's take a look first."

Without understanding the specific issues, he cannot easily make a promise.

But since the Wu family was so generous, Zhang Yuan accepted the job!
So the next morning, Zhang Yuan left Xiyuan City alone and headed to the northern foot of Liping Mountain.

The Nutao River originates in the northern part of the Western Plains, flows through the rolling mountains into the eastern Heyuan region, and is over a thousand miles long, making it a major river.

The moment Zhang Yuan saw the raging river, he understood why the Wu family was willing to pay such a high price! (End of Chapter)