Chapter 1113 - 925: The Mad Demon Arrives (2)

The guards didn't stop them because the group was led by Domain Master Manxi from the Heavenly Domain. Accompanying him were Commander Dongguo Shou from Dingdong Mansion and disguised, armored Elder Fan Qingfeng from Carefree Sect, who was hiding by Dongguo Shou's side along the way.

Meanwhile, both the mountain top and foothill were bustling. Feng Chi hurriedly found Shi Chun, who had just visited Yu Xuanbing to check on his injuries, to deliver an exciting news: "Sir, Feng Xi has agreed, thirty billion, he promised."

The so-called thirty billion refers to a certain scale of industry transfer. How could this scale relate to the Phoenix Clan? For now, it is calculated based on the tax bracket.

As for how much bracket to demand from the Phoenix Clan, Shi Chun wasn't certain. However, Young Master Nan was still here and hadn't left.

Previously, Young Master Nan had been busy outside borrowing money and hadn't managed business matters here; now that he finally arrived, he surely wants to assess the situation and just happens to help Shi Chun with this small task.

The thirty billion was roughly estimated by Young Master Nan based on the Phoenix Clan's strength, calculated according to Shi Chun's request, on the high end of the estimate.

Of course, this doesn't reflect the Phoenix Clan's total strength, and it's unrealistic to have the Phoenix Clan move their entire industry over, especially given some industries have strong ties to geographical factors that moving them would just ruin them.

The thirty billion represents what Young Master Nan estimated the Phoenix Clan could agree to.

At least thirty billion must be paid annually, continuously for no less than twenty years.

An industrial scale allowing for thirty billion in annual tax is indeed quite significant.

Initially, Feng Xi promised an annual tax payment of two billion, vastly differing from Shi Chun's expectations, which led to prolonged negotiations.

Shi Chun smiled upon hearing this, but Feng Chi added, "However, Feng Xi has requirements; the transfer of related industries must rely on a spirit vein, which has to support the simultaneous operation of at least three medium-sized formations. The Phoenix Clan will buy the spirit vein land at the market price set here in the Heavenly Domain, but they want the highest possible discount and allow installment payment; otherwise, they can't afford such a large one-time payment."

Shi Chun turned to look at Young Master Nan, who was checking the account book nearby.

The sudden silence in the hall made Young Master Nan look up; he understood Shi Chun's meaning, contemplated for a moment, and replied, "It's alright, since you're placing the demand here, I think we can move forward on this basis."

Shi Chun immediately turned back to Feng Chi and said, "Good. However, mere verbal promises are useless; contracts must be signed, and we must see the actual transfer of the relevant industry."

"Yes." Feng Chi nodded in agreement and added, "Feng Xi also mentioned the contract and said these should be finalized directly with you."

Shi Chun shook his head, "I won't meet him. Tell them I have urgent matters, and you handle it. Let them know that once they start executing and reach a certain level of execution, I will meet him."

Young Master Nan bit his lip in a gesture similar to tooth pain. If he hadn't been consulted for advice on this matter, he would still be unaware of the difficulty for the Phoenix Clan chief to meet this Commander, akin to bringing money and still unable to arrange a meeting.

Young Master Nan guessed that Shi Chun surely held some leverage over the Phoenix Clan, but upon asking, Shi Chun didn't disclose, and offered the same old reasoning - the less you know, the better for us both, to avoid forcing you to betray me.

He could only shut his mouth and refrain from asking; mentioning betrayal indeed left him quite embarrassed.

Feng Chi was prepared to negotiate based on this and was about to leave when he checked the Mother-child Talisman, his expression turned peculiar. He rushed back, saying, "Sir, Manxi is bringing a team, claiming to quickly inspect the mansions, and headed straight to the 'Heavenly Immortal Garden.' The people below can't stop him, accompanied by Dongguo Shou."

Shi Chun was momentarily stunned but, not unexpectedly, chuckled: "They acted fast; how did those two rivals end up joining forces? I won't go, just tell them I'm not here, and handle it yourself."

Feng Chi agreed and turned to leave. Yet, at the door, he checked the Mother-child Talisman again, his expression drastically altered, and he hurried back to report, "Sir, someone outside the mountain gate has arrived, claiming to be Kuang Yao Bi Dao, saying recommended by Chai Wenwu."

This time, even Shi Chun felt bewildered. He hadn't anticipated drawing the real Kuang Yao Bi Dao, nor did he know whether it was due to the rumors he spread or otherwise.

Young Master Nan, struggling to keep reading the account book, stood up with shock, exclaiming, "Brother Chun, what have you done to provoke this demon king too? The demonic realm supreme from West Niu, even Feng Xi wouldn't dare to clash with them, and this demon king was a madman willing to bloodily battle that supreme over a dozen times before conceding and submitting back then. I fear the mountain under our feet might collapse."

Shi Chun asked Feng Chi gravely, "Are you certain it's the real Kuang Yao Bi Dao?"

Feng Chi shook his head, "I don't know, probably no one here has seen him, right?"

With a perplexed look, Young Master Nan offered, "Let me check. In the past, I had the fortune to glimpse a few times from afar in West Niu, recognizing the mad demon's appearance isn't difficult; it'll be obvious if it's him."

Shi Chun nodded in agreement, then turning to Feng Chi said, "If it really is Kuang Yao Bi Dao, his primary purpose should be like Manxi's, confirming whether Feng Xi is indeed here. If he wants to meet, let him. In any case, whether it's him or not, no matter who comes, starting today, just say I'm not here, say I am busy bringing in industry from various places, constantly moving, hard to reach."

Feng Chi was somewhat worried, "Manxi and Dongguo Shou are also heading to meet Feng Xi. Isn't it bad if the mad demon collides now?"

Shi Chun stated, "Let them collide then, it doesn't matter; if Manxi and Dongguo Shou want to host, let them host, after all, I'm not there, just ensure you manage appropriately. If something really happens, let Manxi and Dongguo Shou handle it."

"Alright, I will promptly inform you of the situation there." Feng Chi took the order and left swiftly with the visibly shaken Young Master Nan.

Shi Chun pondered momentarily, glanced around, considering this place might not be safe, especially since someone like Kuang Yao Bi Dao is prone to being unreasonable, coupled with overwhelming power, making him quite intimidating.

He quickly concealed his appearance, quietly slipped down the mountain, blended into the streets, heading for the mansion where he had previously mingled with the Red-clothed Woman, thinking perhaps hiding there temporarily would be good, though dealing with her wearied him, her strong background in West Niu could help hold the fort if needed.

However, upon scaling the walls and sneaking into the mansion, he was nearly mistaken as a thief by the cleaning servants. Sneaking over the walls into someone else's home claiming to search for someone, who'd believe that?

The problem was nobody here had seen the red-clothed woman he described, and what he said sounded like nonsense.

Yet he dared not lift his hat to reveal his true face and identity—too embarrassing.

Sometimes identity becomes a burden.

The servants' loud cries nearly alerted the City Guard outside. The previously quiet and empty mansion now suddenly swarmed with people: servants, stewards, house guards, leaving Shi Chun quite bewildered, wondering if he had entered the wrong place.

Luckily, the homeowner intervened to prevent the situation from escalating, and after clarifying, merely responded: "Ah, the tenant from the day before yesterday moved out yesterday; I wasn't involved, and so I don't know where they went."

He truly didn't know, neither did anyone here. He only knew receiving a sudden but strong notice for everyone to vacate temporarily, freeing up the place, but about who came later or what happened, he was utterly unaware.

Understanding some things weren't meant for him to know, he didn't trouble what appeared like a thief, Shi Chun, planning to report up later.

Before leaving, Shi Chun specifically checked the place he had been with the Red-clothed Woman to verify the environment, ensuring he hadn't made a mistake; it was indeed the place.

Exiting, he immediately carried out the request previously mentioned by the Red-clothed Woman, contacting Xiao Sheng and asking him to use his transformation ability to secretly purchase this mansion.