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Chapter 173 A Mere Chamber of Commerce! Mere Commoners! [Please Subscribe! Please Vote!]

"Who are you? Dare to state your name?!" Xue Luo frowned as she faced the distinguished Chen Hong and Ning Quan.

But just as Xue Luo was still questioning, the Soul Saint guards beside him and the Soul Saint Haiya on the distant water all narrowed their eyes. They suddenly realized that, apart from visual observation, they couldn't sense the two people who had suddenly appeared!

On the other side of the crowd, the three Dai brothers stared blankly at Chen Hong, who had suddenly appeared, their expressions quite interesting.

Ma Hongjun whispered, "Brother Chen, could it be that he's also taken a liking to that mermaid?"

Oscar was somewhat skeptical: "How could Brother Chen be that kind of person! I'd rather believe he just wanted to eat sashimi than believe he would develop feelings for a mermaid!"

Dai Mubai: "Teacher Chen Hong is probably just curious about the sea spirit beast. Don't overthink it. We should go and support them!"

"But this is Brother Chen's home turf, do we three weaklings really need to be here?" Oscar said somewhat embarrassedly.

Upon hearing this, Ma Hongjun immediately retorted angrily, "You're the chicken! I'm the phoenix!"

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Ignoring the Shrek Three's nonsense, Chen Hong merely glanced at Xue Luo and the Soul Saint guards behind her before turning away and looking directly at the Hague Soul Saint on the water not far away. He said softly, "Respected Hague Captain, if you have no objections, can we complete the transaction?"

"Don't ignore me! You think you, a nobody Soul Master who appeared out of nowhere, are worthy of competing with me in terms of wealth?!" Being completely ignored by Chen Hong infuriated Xue Luo. Since leaving Heaven Dou City, he had never experienced such a terrible feeling. In Soto City, a rural upstart region, he was always the one giving others attitude.

However, the old servant of the Soul Saint behind Xue Luo grabbed Xue Luo's arm with a solemn expression, telling him not to make any rash moves.

Meanwhile, some of the Soul Masters watching the spectacle began to recognize Ning Quan's identity behind Chen Hong, indirectly deducing Chen Hong's true identity.

"The last time I saw the young master of the Technology Chamber of Commerce was half a year ago. I almost didn't recognize him."

"Hehe. That Sheroko is going to get what's coming to him. Although the Tech Chamber of Commerce hasn't been around for long, its foundation and background are terrifyingly strong, and it even has the Papal Decree!"

The surrounding Soul Masters began to whisper among themselves. When the whispers reached Xue Luo's ears, her expression changed, and her eyes instantly focused on Ning Quan. Ning Quan responded with a warm but cold smile.

Xue Luo's arrogant and angry expression froze instantly. He knew Chen Hong, but had never met him. However, he was very familiar with Ning Quan, who often traveled around Soto City!

However, due to the concealing effect of Ning Quan's ice-gold trench coat, Xue Luo did not notice Ning Quan at first, and thus remained arrogant even after Chen Hong and the other appeared.

However, Xue Luo quickly realized that he shouldn't be afraid of Chen Hong.

Although Chen Hong's background with the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School is an insurmountable obstacle for Xue Luo, the Technology Chamber of Commerce only has three Soul Emperors in Soto City. Even if they were all combined, they might not be enough to defeat Elder Yang alone.

After all, Elder Yang behind him was a member of the Po clan of the Haotian Sect. During the turmoil after the Haotian Sect closed its mountain, he received a favor from Earl Xuesen, which is why he was willing to temporarily leave the Po clan to protect the safety of his family.

At that moment, Xue Luo felt Old Yang holding her hand behind her, and a sense of security welled up in her heart.

Xue Luo understood that Old Yang was definitely telling him not to worry, that he was there for him!

Encouraged, Xue Luo, believing that while he had a minor conflict with Chen Hong, didn't necessarily have to be afraid of him, directly challenged Chen Hong, saying, "Who do we have here? It's the young master of the Technology Chamber of Commerce! Why didn't you tell me you were coming back? As the son of the city lord, I should at least show you some hospitality, shouldn't I?"

"The young master of the Technology Chamber of Commerce?!" Hague was startled upon hearing this, and his gaze immediately turned to Chen Hong on the shore, his eyes instantly becoming lively.

Chen Hong turned around, silently looking at Xue Luo, his thumb toying with an inconspicuous little purple ring, his eyes gleaming with a faint, dim light, without uttering a word.

Barry, standing in the crowd, couldn't help but sneer, "Does he really think he's something? No matter what happens in Soto City, who gives you, Sherlock, the right to speak?"

Upon hearing this, Xue Luo glared at Barry: "My father is the city lord here! This place belongs to the Xue family!"

"Young Master." Soul Saint Elder Yang said with a stern face. He didn't understand why Xue Luo, that bastard, was getting more and more excited as he talked. He clearly recognized that the other party was Cheng, the young master of the Technology Chamber of Commerce, so why did he keep provoking him? Had he lost his mind?

Although he is indeed a Soul Saint, he is only an ordinary Soul Saint who has just entered the Soul Saint realm. Apart from being good at attacking, if the other party, the Seven Star Ning Clan, were to suddenly attack, he wouldn't be able to protect Xue Luo!

Pulled back by Elder Yang, Xue Luo turned to him and reassured him briefly, "Don't be afraid, Elder Yang! The Technology Chamber of Commerce is nothing but a lowly merchant force; how can it compare to our Heavenly Dou Royal Family?!"

Meanwhile, while Old Yang stared blankly, Xue Luo continued her arrogant pronouncements to the silent Chen Hong: "I'm asking you a question! Don't act all high and mighty! Remember, this Soto City belongs to the Xue family! The only purpose of your merchant guild is to pay us taxes and tributes! Otherwise, you'll face closure!"

Barry stared at Sheryl with disbelief and exclaimed angrily, "Sheryl, are you on drugs today?!"

Why is this person going so far as to say something so offensive?!

Moreover, the unique nature of the Technology Chamber of Commerce is something your count father could never match!

The Heavenly Dou Empire has no shortage of nobles! We'd rather confiscate your entire family's property than touch the Technology Chamber of Commerce, that goose that lays golden eggs!

Ning Quan, standing behind Chen Hong, looked at the arrogant Xue Luo with a questioning yet dangerous gaze. His eyes lingered on Xue Luo and Elder Yang Xiu behind her, making Elder Yang Xiu feel quite uncomfortable.

"So Lord Xue Sen is this domineering after all." Chen Hong suddenly spoke, his eyes flashing as he looked directly into Xue Luo's somewhat excited eyes.

"What do you mean by domineering?! This territory is our Xue family's land! You mere merchant, don't even think about overstepping your bounds!" Xue Luo said arrogantly, staring directly into Chen Hong's eyes.

"So, is this how the Xue family treats civilians—by embezzling the death benefits that my Technology Chamber of Commerce distributes to them?!" Chen Hong's eyes turned cold, and a yellow ring suddenly appeared on his index finger!

(End of this chapter)