Demon Child: Get Ao Run pregnant right from the start!

On both sides of the platform were tables and chairs that had been arranged in advance.

These tables and chairs alone are quite valuable, all made of thousand-year-old agarwood from the East China Sea, highlighting the status of their owner.

On each table, the name of the owner of each set of tables and chairs is carved in ancient jade.

"This is far too extravagant!"

Many prominent businessmen who arrived at the scene were also taken aback by the sheer scale of the investment.

Little did they know that while these things were incredibly precious to them, Ao Yifan, who controlled the Dragon Clan of the Four Seas, had as many as he wanted.

"Hehe, that's quite interesting!"

The dark-skinned middle-aged man looked down on these ordinary, mundane things.

What truly interests him is this format!

"It seems that the prince consort of the Yin Shang dynasty is intentionally elevating the status of these wealthy merchants to satisfy their vanity, so that they will be willing to spend money in the end."

Yao Shaosi said with a smile.

"indeed!"

Chen Jiugong nodded in agreement.

Indeed, in this era, although merchants were wealthy, their social status was extremely low.

There are strict regulations regarding both travel and clothing.

Anyone who oversteps the bounds will be severely punished.

Therefore, businessmen are frustrated, and these big businessmen are even more frustrated.

After all, who can understand the pain of having money but not being able to spend it?

This business summit has significantly elevated the status of businesspeople.

Putting everything else aside, just the fact that these positions, where one can enjoy the admiration of thousands, almost made the vanity of these big businessmen present explode!

I saw a group of big businessmen sitting in their own seats, their faces flushed, as if they were drunk; they were a little too excited.

In a moment of impulsiveness, even shrewd businessmen can make many unwise moves, and in the end, Madam Yin and Ao Yifan will still reap the benefits.

"Miss, over here!"

The pretty maid finally found her mistress's spot, and when she realized it was very close to the center of the platform, she nodded in satisfaction.

However, the pretty maid seemed to have thought of something and complained to the elegant woman sitting down next to her, "Miss, that so-called prince consort, I think he's just a heartless and unscrupulous merchant. He sold us this seat for ten thousand coins!"

"Indeed, he's a heartless and unscrupulous businessman!"

A beautiful woman's slender, jade-like fingers gently traced the name on the ancient, cold jade.

Shang Qingjun!

"I have received information that the prince consort is a cultivator who has a hidden connection with the dragon clans of the four seas. These rare treasures on land are probably just ordinary items to him, but he uses them to amass wealth from all over the world."

Shang Qingjun said.

"What? How could he do this?"

The pretty maid pouted and said, "That prince consort is really too wicked, Miss. Should we complain to the Prime Minister and ask him to punish the prince consort for his unscrupulous business practices?"

Shang Qingjun glanced at her maid and said, "I always teach you that business is business, and you must never use your status to coerce others. Otherwise, no one will sincerely do business with you in the future. Besides, the princess is behind the prince consort. Do you think my father can punish the princess?"

"Miss, I..."

Just as the pretty maid was about to say something, a hearty laugh came from behind them.

"What a fine saying, 'business is business.' Miss, if you have the time, would you mind discussing the ways of business with me?"

Upon hearing this, Shang Qingjun and her pretty maid turned to look.

In an instant, the pretty maid's eyes lit up.

"What a handsome man! He's so good-looking!"

Not only the pretty maid, but even Shang Qingjun couldn't help but glance at the other party a few more times.

"You're also a businessman attending this summit?"

"I'm not!"

Ao Yifan shook his head and said, "I am the master of this place!"

"The owner of this place?"

Shang Qingjun pondered for a moment, and then realized the identity of the person in front of him.

"You are the legendary prince consort?"

"Hehe, that is indeed me!"

Ao Yifan smiled and said, "Beautiful lady, welcome to this summit I've hosted. I hope you leave with a wealth of knowledge and experience!"

With that, Ao Yifan gave Shang Qingjun an apologetic look and said, "Sorry, I have an old friend to see. We can talk another time. I'll take my leave now!"

Without giving the other person a chance to speak, Ao Yifan turned and walked in one direction.

Watching Ao Yifan's retreating figure, Shang Qingjun couldn't help but show a thoughtful expression.

"Hmph, so you're just a lecherous scoundrel. Who praises someone like that on the first meeting?"

Beside her, the pretty maid wrinkled her nose in dissatisfaction.

Upon hearing this, Shang Qingjun chuckled and shook her head, not particularly bothered by Ao Yifan's straightforward praise.

What she was even more curious about was just how many other unconventional business acumen this prince consort possessed.

"If the opportunity arises, I might pay you a visit!"

……

"Fellow Daoist Zhao, it's been a long time!"

Ao Yifan bowed to the dark-skinned middle-aged man.

"Oh it's you!"

Zhao Gongming gave Ao Yifan a deep look, a smile playing on his lips: "It seems you do have some skill, actually managing to see through my true form!"

It turned out that the dark-skinned man was none other than Zhao Gongming, the eldest disciple of the outer sect of the Jie Sect!

Back then, Ao Yifan mobilized almost all the power of the dragon clans of the four seas to vigorously develop the economy of Chentang Pass.

Firstly, it was indeed to help Madam Yin and enable the people of Chentang Pass to live a prosperous life.

However, Ao Yifan's real goal was still to fish, to catch a truly amazing fish!

Clearly, his efforts were not in vain; the eldest disciple of the Jie Sect's outer sect indeed delivered himself to his doorstep.

After all, according to Ao Yifan's understanding, Zhao Gongming was not only the senior disciple of the outer sect of the Jie Sect, but also possessed extraordinary magical power and methods.

Moreover, he himself was very fond of business and was a business genius, so much so that he could be described as wealthy beyond measure.

This is why Zhao Gongming was later revered as the God of Wealth.

Ao Yifan has transformed Chentang Pass into a commercial center of the Yin-Shang Dynasty and hosted such a novel business summit, so he is very confident that he can attract this business prodigy.

As expected, possessing the Eye of Heaven, even Zhao Gongming's transformation techniques could not deceive Ao Yifan, who recognized him at a glance.

"Hehe, such meager cultivation is hardly worthy of Fellow Daoist Zhao's attention!"

Ao Yifan said with a smile, "However, it is truly unexpected that Fellow Daoist Zhao would appear here. With your status, how could you possibly be interested in such mundane things?"

"This is merely one of Zhao's personal hobbies!"

Zhao Gongming said calmly, "However, after we parted ways at Jade Void Palace, I never expected that you, a mere Golden Immortal, would now have the cultivation of a late-stage Taiyi Golden Immortal. It truly makes me look at you with new eyes."

Chapter 85 The Way of the Merchant

2025-03-05 10:07:36 Author: The Blind Man Without an Umbrella

"Hehe, I only had a bit of luck, nothing compared to a high-ranking disciple of the Jie Sect like Fellow Daoist Zhao!"

Ao Yifan said modestly.

"Is it related to the celestial realm?"

Picking up the teacup beside him, Zhao Gongming took a sip and said, "The method of brewing this tea is also a technique passed down from the Heavenly Realm. It seems that the legend of the Black Bird is true."

Upon hearing this, Ao Yifan simply smiled and remained silent.

This senior disciple of the outer sect of the Jie Sect seems to have misunderstood something.

However, let the misunderstanding remain; Ao Yifan doesn't need to explain for him.

This book is being published for the first time.

After all, he doesn't have many bargaining chips right now. Trying to negotiate with this senior disciple of the Jie Sect by invoking the Heavenly Realm's influence is not a bad idea.

Seeing that Ao Yifan remained silent, Zhao Gongming took it as a tacit agreement.

Immediately, Zhao Gongming put down his teacup and said, "I don't care what your relationship is with the Heavenly Realm, but you must not scheme against my Jie Sect. My junior sister Yunxiao is simple-minded. If you try to scheme against her, my Twenty-Four Sea-Stabilizing Pearls will not be a member of the Heavenly Realm!"

Faced with Zhao Gongming's threat, Ao Yifan remained calm, after all, he had never intended to scheme against Fairy Yunxiao from the beginning.

"Fellow Daoist Zhao is overthinking it. My desire for my daughter to become a disciple of Fairy Yunxiao is truly sincere. You will understand the reasons for this in the future."

Ao Yifan said, "It's almost time. I have other things to do. Let's talk after the summit."

As Ao Yifan spoke, he walked up to the high platform.

"Gentlemen, I am the son-in-law of the Shang Dynasty prince, and I have some experience in business!"

Ao Yifan's voice immediately attracted everyone's attention.

"Now that the business world is in chaos, I, the Prince Consort, wish to establish a business alliance to divide the world's commerce into sectors, combining everyone's strengths and advantages, and then redistributing the profits. I wonder if any of you are interested?"

These words immediately caused an uproar among the crowd.

You have to understand that business is in such a chaotic state these days, everyone is going their own way, and no one has ever considered forming any kind of business alliance.

Among these reasons, besides the inability of everyone to work together, there is another crucial one: the business world is weak and is suppressed and discriminated against by the powerful and wealthy. Therefore, even if some people are willing to work together, it is difficult to achieve the desired results.

"Everyone, there's no need to rush to reply. I've set some guidelines and rules for the Business Alliance. Please take a look!"