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Chapter 203 A Deal Worth Hundreds of Millions
"trade?"

"I have a principle: I usually don't discuss transactions that aren't worth hundreds of millions."

Wang Gan said solemnly.
Yun Yuzhen chuckled lightly.

“Our transaction with the Holy Emperor is not about gold and silver; we want to trade something else.”

"Dongming's ledgers."

Wang Gan understood.

In the original story, this woman ordered the Twin Dragons to steal the Dongming Sect's account book, which recorded the quantity of weapons and armor traded between various forces and the Dongming Sect.
In order to strike at the Yuwen Clan in the court, since privately possessing weapons and armor was a capital offense, but because he had now taken control of the Dongming Sect, Yun Yuzhen was wary of his power and dared not commit such theft again, instead turning it into a transaction.

"What benefit would I gain from handing over the Dongming Sect's account books to you?"

Wang Gan looked at the woman in front of him with great interest.

Yun Yuzhen seemed confident.
"The Holy Emperor of the Yuwen Clan killed Yuwen Huaji, so the Yuwen Clan naturally sees you as a thorn in their side and has issued a warrant for your arrest throughout the world. If you can hand him over to me, I can help you deal with the Yuwen Clan and make them struggle in the court."

"Secondly... although our Giant Kun Gang is not very powerful, we do have some resources in intelligence. If the Holy Emperor wants to contend for the world, we can also provide some modest assistance."

Wang Gan smiled faintly upon hearing this.

"Do you think I would be afraid of those dogs and donkeys from the Yuwen Clan?"

"And does the Dugu clan even know about your so-called meager contribution?"

Yun Yuzhen's expression froze.
As everyone knows, the three major gangs in the southeast are: the Water Dragon Gang, which is affiliated with the Song Clan; the Sea Sand Gang, which is affiliated with the Yuwen Clan; and Yun Yuzhen's Giant Kun Gang, which is affiliated with the Dugu Clan.

Yun Yuzhen's so-called attack on the Yuwen Clan was naturally also the intention of the Dugu Clan. However, the subsequent move was clearly Yun Yuzhen's own idea. Seeing that the current Demonic Saint Emperor was gaining momentum, she wanted to hedge her bets and reap the benefits.

"Holding both sides? Being a fence-sitter?"

Wang Gan sneered.
"Do you think your Giant Kun Gang is an ancient family with a thousand-year history?"

Hedging is an option only powerful families with deep roots can afford. For a group like the Giant Kun Gang to not be discarded after being used by powerful clans is already a testament to Yun Yu's skill.

Yun Yuzhen's scheme was exposed, and she sighed inwardly.
As expected, this Demonic Emperor is not easily fooled; he won't agree to a deal without any benefit.

She wasn't flustered, and instead took a few more steps forward.

"Then, Holy Emperor, what if I were added to the list?"

Yun Yuzhen's long, slender, white fingers touched Wang Gan's chest, her charming face bearing a seductive smile.

"I certainly don't have the ability to be a fence-sitter, but I can certainly be a little mount for the Holy Emperor."

These words immediately created an ambiguous atmosphere. Anyone would be moved by such a charming and beautiful woman in pink, who would speak words of submission to her.

To everyone's surprise, Wang Gan remained unmoved, a mocking smile playing on his lips.

"The Holy Emperor's mount should be the Holy Maiden, as for you..."

"More like a chamber pot."

While others might not know, Wang Gan knew that Yun Yuzhen had improper relationships with Dugu Ce and Xiang Yushan, and he had no intention of using the official vehicle for personal purposes.

Most importantly, Wang Gan is now a Holy Emperor, a person of status, and his tastes have naturally become more discerning. He is no longer the carefree young A Gan he once was.

Upon hearing this, comparing her to a chamber pot, Yun Yuzhen finally couldn't hold back anymore, and her originally pretty face suddenly turned ugly.

"you!?"

Wang Gan remained expressionless, but sighed inwardly.
It's easy to go from simplicity to luxury, but difficult to go from luxury to frugality.
Just as the atmosphere between the two reached a stalemate,

"gentlemen!"

Suddenly, a hurried female voice rang out, and a figure as swift as lightning arrived. It was indeed Shan Wanjing, who had defeated Bian Bufu.
"Something happened to Mother!"

Wang Gan frowned slightly. What about Shan Meixian?
"what happened?"

Dan Wanjing looked a little nervous and finished explaining the whole story in a few words.

It turned out that after Shan Wanjing defeated Bian Bufu, she deliberately spared Bian Bufu's life so that Shan Meixian could take revenge herself.

After sending the message to Shan Meixian, Shan Meixian did not hesitate and immediately took a boat to meet her daughter. However, on the way, she encountered the Li family's boat!
“Li Yuan originally cooperated with our Dongming and purchased a large number of weapons and armor every year. However, after placing the order this year, Dongming stopped selling them because of your order, sir. But Li Yuan is relentless and keeps chasing after Mother’s ships, wanting Mother to give him an explanation.”

Shan Wanjing's expression was unfriendly.
"The Li clan? Li Yuan?" Wang Gan narrowed his eyes.

"and"

Shan Wanjing paused for a moment,

“Li Yuan used to pursue my mother, and this time he’s being unreasonable, which is probably partly due to your opinion, sir.”

Upon hearing this, a chilling murderous glint flashed in Wang Gan's eyes.
The Li family is a power that gained power in the course of history, and they have always been a thorn in his side. Now they dare to force his woman, which is simply courting death!

Wang Gan was not surprised by Li Yuan's actions.
Compared to the wise and powerful Li Shimin, Li Yuan was far inferior. His lecherousness was notorious throughout history; he not only fathered over forty children but also indulged in excessive sexual activity with palace maids, which Li Shimin found unacceptable and dismissed.
Even Li Yuan's lustful nature was one of the direct causes of Li Shimin's Xuanwu Gate Incident.

"Let's go..."

Wang Gan took a step and appeared outside the palace.

"Let me see just what gives Li Yuan his confidence!"

Dongping County lies on the river, above the Grand Canal.

Boats cross the river, traveling in opposite directions.

"Meixian, you know how I feel!"

"We've known each other for years, and now you're going to refuse to do business with me for some nobody?!"

Li Yuan stood at the bow of the ship, his face adorned with a long beard, his eyes gleaming with a sharp light; he was quite charismatic.

Standing beside him were several people, among whom was a young man with the most heroic appearance and the most profound aura, who was Li Yuan's second son - Li Shimin.

What I decide is none of your business!

"We at Dongming do business with whomever we want! And aside from business dealings, we have absolutely no personal relationship with anyone else!"

Shan Meixian, dressed in a dark green dress, still possessed stunning beauty, resembling a young girl. Beside her were the four female guards of Dongming, all of whom were skilled fighters second only to top-tier experts.

It was only because of these four guards by her side, coupled with Shan Meixian's own high level of martial arts, that Li Yuan hesitated to act rashly and dared not directly resort to violence.

Li Yuan's expression darkened upon hearing this.
"So, Meixian, you're refusing to give my Li family any face?"

Shan Meixian snorted coldly, turned around and left the bow of the boat, her attitude clearly resolute.

Previously, Shan Meixian might have followed Wang Gan because of her daughter, but now that Bian Bufu has been captured alive, Shan Meixian is naturally devoted to Wang Gan.

Seeing the Dongming faction's ships sail away, Li Yuan did not order the Li family's ships to follow this time. Instead, he looked at the other side with a gloomy expression.

"Holy Emperor."

"Shimin... what do you think of this person?"

Li Yuan asked his most prized son.
Li Shimin pondered for a moment before speaking calmly.

"Win by surprise, and engage by orthodox tactics!"

"This person seems to act haphazardly and recklessly, yet he consistently steps at crucial junctures in the struggle for power."

"Dongming School, Song Clan, Confucianism."

"If we don't restrict them, they might become a major enemy of the Li family in the future!"

Li Yuan took a deep breath and remained noncommittal.

"No matter what, the Dongming Sect controls eighty percent of the world's weapons, and we absolutely cannot let it fall into the hands of others!"

Li Shimin sighed.

"Shan Jiawanjing also has a past with me. If it weren't for being forced to, I would never want to end up like this with Dongming."

Although he sighed for a moment, Li Shimin was ultimately a born emperor and quickly regained his composure.

"Brother Qin, didn't you say you wanted to choose a good master to serve? What do you think of this Holy Emperor?"

(End of this chapter)