I have a martial arts panel.

"Lord Chen."

Xu Ning entered the room and bowed to Chen Ren.

At this moment, Chen Ren's expression was still full of weariness, and his eyelids were drooping.

Only when one glances at the flowers and plants nearby will the colors be revealed.

"Have you gotten used to things since arriving at Weiyi these past few days?"

Although Chen Ren seemed concerned, his tone was very indifferent.

"I'm used to it."

Xu Ning gave a standard, conventional answer.

Chen Ren nodded, paused for a moment, and then said, "You've been in contact with Dayuan Trading Company?"

Upon hearing this, Xu Ning knew that her guess was correct.

Chen Ren's search for him must be related to the Da Yuan Trading Company.

"I have been in contact with Deputy Manager Yu of Dayuan Trading Company."

Xu Ning responded truthfully.

"Deputy Steward Yu..."

As he spoke, Chen Ren straightened his back, trying to sit up a little more upright: "In the Da Yuan Trading Company, he's a shrewd and capable person..."

"Xu Ning, you've just arrived in Maple Willow Lane, so you might not know this yet."

Chen Ren's tone softened slightly: "Dayuan Trading Company has played a significant role in the development of Kangyun County. Thirty years ago, when the Black Armor Guards first took over Kangyun County, everything was in ruins. Here, we had nothing, and the environment was extremely harsh."

"At this time, Dayuan Trading Company made contact with our Black Armor Guard and took the initiative to set up shop in Kangyun County. With their help, the commerce of Kangyun County gradually developed. Even now, Kangyun County is a trade transit center for several nearby counties. These improvements were all brought about by Dayuan Trading Company."

"In addition, in Kangyun County, 30% of the business is handled by Dayuan Trading Company, which contributes a large amount of tax revenue to Kangyun County."

"Therefore, Dayuan Trading Company is our Black Armor Guard's most steadfast friend, and we can trust them unconditionally."

At this point, Chen Ren picked up the teacup in front of him and took a small sip.

Xu Ning listened quietly, waiting for Chen Ren to continue.

Chen Ren's words just now conveyed information about Da Yuan Trading Company, or rather, Chen Ren's own positioning of Da Yuan Trading Company.

First, Dayuan Trading Company is a hero of Kangyun County.

Secondly, Dayuan Trading Company has a deep-rooted presence and large scale in Kangyun County, and possesses considerable strength.

Third, Dayuan Trading Company is trustworthy and worth getting to know better.

Chen Ren put down his teacup and, seeing that Xu Ning had not yet answered, revealed a hint of displeasure.

At this moment, he took out a brocade wooden box from under the table and placed it on the table.

Xu Ning saw it and immediately recognized it as the three Green Willow Pills that he had previously returned to Yu Xinghe.

"We have no choice but to accept it..."

Xu Ning sneered inwardly.

She directly brought up her immediate supervisor, determined to drag herself down with her no matter what; that shows her determination.

If it were a few days ago, Xu Ning might have accepted Chen Ren's actions and, like the others at the Fengliu Lane Guard Station, been softened by the Dayuan Trading Company.

However, in the past few days, Xu Ning had already put some thought into it. He asked Tao Qingyuan and the other clerks from the post station to help inquire about the reputation and news of Dayuan Trading Company in other alleys.

After summarizing and generalizing, Xu Ning drew a conclusion.

Most of the post stations were wary of or even hostile to the Dayuan Trading Company.

Moreover, the upper echelons of the Black Armor Guard have already expressed their dissatisfaction with the increasingly excessive overstepping of authority by the Great Far Merchant Guild.

However, this dissatisfaction has not yet been confirmed by any concrete actions.

After summarizing everything, Xu Ning decided to avoid any involvement or conflict with Dayuan Trading Company, choosing to remain calm and observe the situation.

As one of the first batch of new recruits of the Black Armor Guard in Taojiazhuang, I am of great significance and am an important pawn in the Black Armor Guard's localization decision-making process.

This identity would make Chen Renfang and Dayuan Trading Company wary, and they would not dare to openly persecute him unless he took the initiative to cause trouble.

In fact, Xu Ning's guess was correct.

At this moment, Chen Ren was filled with resentment towards Xu Ning.

However, given Xu Ning's relatively special status, Chen Ren couldn't simply force Xu Ning onto the pirate ship.

Therefore, the only way to infiltrate Xu Ning was through this gentle approach, combined with the authority of his superiors.

In truth, Chen Ren felt that Xu Ning, such a minor character, was not worth being courted like this.

Even if his heart isn't with Dayuan Trading Company, it won't have much of an impact.

However, the attitude of Dayuan Trading Company was very firm: they wanted to completely connect with the Black Armor Guards in the Fengliu Lane area, leaving no one behind.

It seems that only in this way can they ensure the stability of their base in Kangyun County.

"Xu Ning, I heard that you new recruits are under heavy pressure from the assessment."

Chen Ren seemed to change the subject: "When it comes to martial arts, the most important thing is talent, followed by resources. Without enough resources, your training speed will be slowed down, and you might even injure yourself."

"Take these three Green Willow Pills."

Chen Ren pushed the embroidered wooden box forward: "The first three levels of the mortal realm mainly focus on improving the physical body. This Green Willow Pill is the most suitable pill for cultivating the first three levels of the mortal realm. With these three Green Willow Pills, you will definitely be able to keep your Green Token in the subsequent assessments, and you may even have the opportunity to challenge for a higher level and obtain a Yellow Token."

Xu Ning did not respond immediately.

Chen Ren's eyes turned cold at this moment, and his previous attitude was gone. His tone began to carry a chill: "What, aren't you going to take it? Do you want me to deliver it to you personally?"

At this moment, Xu Ning seemed to be wary of Chen Ren's identity, and finally stepped forward to take the brocade wooden box in his hands.

Chen Ren smiled meaningfully: "Alright, go out and cultivate diligently, bringing glory to our Fengliu Lane Garrison."

"Yes, Lord Chen."

Xu Ning responded expressionlessly.

"By the way, this gift was given to you by Yu Xinghe, the deputy manager of Dayuan Trading Company. You should go and thank him when you have the chance."

Only then did Chen Ren finish speaking.

His expression suggested that he had Xu Ning completely under his thumb.

Xu Ning didn't reply, but nodded in acknowledgment and left the room directly.

"People from other families living in villages on the outskirts of the city, yet they have so much backbone... It's laughable."

Chen Ren made a sarcastic remark, then closed his eyes again, facing the window, enjoying the warmth of the winter sun.

……

Despite being tricked by Chen Ren, Xu Ning showed no emotion.

On the contrary, he found Chen Ren, his superior, ridiculous.

Especially with that confident look on his face, Xu Ning felt that this guy was nothing special, just a softie who was being manipulated by Dayuan Trading Company.

Even if they gave me those three Green Willow Pills, so what? I can return them once, and I can return them a second time.

In this post station controlled and enslaved by the Dayuan Trading Company, Xu Ning felt that he might be the most tough man here.

"grown ups."

Xu Ning returned to his study and found Feng Sigua waiting for him at the door.

"Perfect timing, I need to talk to you about something."

Xu Ning pushed open the door and entered the room. Feng Sigua looked around outside before following him in and closing the door.

These past few days, Feng Sigua has finally experienced the feeling of triumph.

Ever since the city guards around him learned that he had made contact with Lord Xu Ning, those who used to call him "Guazi" all started calling him "Guazi Bro".

The once fierce woman has recently softened and is taking good care of herself in every way.

Becoming the deputy of the Black Armor Guard means that I will have the qualifications to advance further in the city guard in the future.

Xu Ning has now become the most important person in Feng Sigua's heart, and his future prospects are all in Xu Ning's hands.

When Feng Sigua heard his colleague say that Xu Ning had been called over by Chen Ren, his heart tightened.

He was well aware of Xu Ning's attitude towards Dayuan Trading Company, as well as the relationship between Chen Ren and Dayuan Trading Company. Fearing that Chen Ren would cause trouble for Xu Ning, he came directly to wait in front of Xu Ning's study.

"Take this back to Dayuan Trading Company and give it to Yu Xinghe."

Xu Ning placed the embroidered wooden box directly on the table.

"this……"

Feng Sigua immediately recognized that this was the Qingliudan that Xu Ning had previously turned down.

"Sir, this is Captain Chen..."

Feng Sigua asked tentatively.

"That's right, he forced it on me."

Xu Ning's expression was relaxed, showing no displeasure whatsoever: "But what can he do if I don't want it?"