Chapter 123 – Disputes In The Business Alliance

Hua Jinyue looked at Feng Li as he walked away, her heart beating quickly. She actually tried to go against Qi Shaorong! Qi Shaorong, this guy, she's heard that he's a very abnormal person!

Qi Shaorong blinked, his dark eyes shining, and walked in front of Hua Jinyue, saying, "Miss, is there anything else to see around here?"

Hua Jinyue suddenly jumped in fright when Qi Shaorong approached her.

"Miss, what's wrong! You seem startled, did I scare you?" Qi Shaorong asked jokingly.

Hua Jinyue shook her head and said in a strained voice, "No, of course not!"

Qi Shaorong looked at Hua Jinyue's insincere expression and found it funny. This girl seems to be a little timid! Even so, she still wanted to try stealing Zhuang Hao from him?

"Miss, I asked you if there are any other places to visit around here?"

Hua Jinyue nodded with difficulty and said, "Yes!"

"Miss, why are you looking at me like that! Is it because I'm good looking?!"

Hua Jinyue said somewhat embarrassedly, "Yes."

Qi Shaorong ran his fingers through his hair and said jokingly, "Miss, did you realize that I'm actually better than Zhuang Hao, so you've fallen in love with me now?"

Facing Qi Shaorong's eyes that seemed to be holding a smile yet not a smile, her head was in a daze, and she somehow found herself nodding and saying, "Yes!"

Qi Shaorong: "…"

Zhuang Hao: "…"

Zhuang Hao took Qi Shaorong into his arms, looked at Hua Jinyue, and said,"Miss, we've really troubled you today. It's getting late so we'll be leaving first, bye!"

Hua Jinyue hurriedly tried to say something, but she could only look on helplessly as Zhuang Hao and the others left.

On the way back, Qi Shaorong crossed his arms and said a little proudly, "It seems that I have more charm than you do! Although some people might be deceived by your appearance when they first meet you, after getting to know you, they'll discover that I have a better quality of character, and transfer their affections over to me instead."

"That girl is too weak, she definitely won't pass my test." Zhuang Hao said with his arms crossed.

Qi Shaorong: "…" Zhuang Hao, this guy, he sure was… wretched. Zhuang Hao said before that if Qi Shaorong ended up falling in love with someone else, then that person would have to pass Zhuang Hao's test first. Was this guy actually serious about doing that?

"This is the Mu Family's shop, it looks like they closed down!" Qi Shaorong said. While they were walking around today, Qi Shaorong had seen dozens of shops belonging to the Mu Family that had gone bankrupt and closed down.

Yi Fan held his hands behind his back and said, "It looks like the Business Alliance's actions are a lot quicker and fiercer than we thought. It won't be long until the Mu Family is completely ruined."

Yi Fan thought to himself: The main Mu Family wasn't doing too well, and there were rumours that many of the side families have already separated from the main family. In the face of both internal troubles and outside aggression, Mu Yue must be burning with anxiety right now.

Mu Tingxuan closed his eyes. It had always been his dream to destroy the Mu Family, but now that he's finally doing it, he didn't feel any joy at all.

Qi Shaorong looked at Yi Fan and Mu Tingxuan, and said, "I have something that I need to discuss with Feng Yuan-qianbei, you should all go back first."

Zhuang Hao chased after Qi Shaorong and said, "I'll go with you."

Looking at the backs of Zhuang Hao and Qi Shaorong, Yi Fan took Mu Tingxuan's hand in his and said, "Let's go."

Chen Yuan followed behind Yi Fan and Mu Tingxuan, and as he watched Zhuang Hao and Qi Shaorong quickly walking away, an incredibly determined thought arose in Chen Yuan's heart. He had to get himself a companion as soon as possible, otherwise, he'd end up looking like a tragedy.

Feng Residence.

"Elder, the reason why the Business Alliance has been able to stand strong in all these different countries for so long is because the Business Alliance never intervenes in the fights of others, so all the major forces of these countries don't have to be wary of us. Now, because of Qi Shaorong, Head Elder is openly using the power of the Business Alliance to deal with the Mu Family. I'm afraid that it's not very proper." Feng He said.

Feng Yuan said unhappily, "Second Elder, Qi Shaorong saved my life, and he only brought up this small request of his. Are you saying that I should've just ignored it?"

"I'm not saying that you should've ignored it, I just think that Elder could've found another way to compensate him." Feng He said.

"I, Feng Yuan, made a promise, so I must keep that promise. I had guaranteed that as long as someone could save me, I would fulfill any request of theirs. Feng He, did you want me to break that promise? Do you want people to think badly of me?" Feng Yuan said unpleasantly.

"Of course I don't want Head Elder to lose people's trust, I just don't think it's appropriate for the Business Alliance to get involved in the Mu Family's family affairs. It's still not too late to fix things."

"Feng He, what benefits did you receive from the Mu Family, for you to speak on behalf of the Mu Family like this?"

"Head Elder, I'm just considering all the possibilities."

"There's already a problem with Mu Family in the first place, all that the Business Alliance did was add fuel to the fire. The Business Alliance has other matters to take care of, Feng He, you don't have to put all your focus on such a trivial matter."

Qi Shaorong and Zhuang Hao were taken into the courtyard to wait for Feng Yuan. Both of them had very strong spiritual abilities, and they overheard all of Feng Yuan and Feng He's entire dispute.

Feng He and Feng Yuan argued for a long time, but they weren't able to reach much of an outcome. Feng He walked out with an ugly expression on his face.

Qi Shaorong saw Feng He come out and nodded slightly at Feng He.

Feng He glanced coldly at Qi Shaorong and left seething with anger.

"The Elder would like to invite the two of you inside."

Qi Shaorong walked into the hall. Feng Yuan was seated at the centre of the main hall with a calm expression on his face.

Qi Shaorong looked at Feng Yuan and said a little apologetically, "Elder, did my request cause you a lot of trouble?"

Feng Yuan smiled at Qi Shaorong and said, "Of course not, Young Master Qi, you don't need to overthink it. It's just that I may have disappointed some people, so they took this opportunity to blow things out of proportion."

A murderous air surrounded Feng Yuan, and Qi Shaorong was startled suddenly. The Business Alliance held a lot of power and influence, so of course there were many internal struggles. Qi Shaorong saved Feng Yuan's life, so naturally the people on Feng Yuan's side were grateful towards him. However, the people who're part of a different faction in the Business League…

"Young Master Qi, don't worry, I will definitely carry out your request to the end." Feng Yuan said.

Qi Shaorong smiled and said, "Of course, I trust Feng-qianbei's character. Feng-qianbei, why don't we talk about the Allure Cosmetics business now."

Feng Yuan nodded and said, "Alright! I have to say, Young Master Qi, your cosmetics are very popular here. In several of Li Country's cosmetic stores, your products were completely sold out! I think that we can start expanding this business."

Qi Shaorong nodded and said, "I visited a few cosmetics shops today, and the business really is doing well!"

Qi Shaorong chatted with Feng Yuan for a while before leaving.

Zhuang Hao walked beside Qi Shaorong. Qi Shaorong looked at Zhuang Hao and said, "What's the matter with you? You don't look too well."

"It's nothing, I'm just a little worried." Zhuang Hao replied.

Qi Shaorong asked with some puzzlement, "Worried about what?"

Zhuang Hao looked at Qi Shaorong and said, "You saved Feng Yuan's life, and Feng He doesn't seem to like you very much. After Feng Yuan recovered, there seems to be some disorder in the Business Alliance."

"Disorder?" Qi Shaorong said, confused.

Zhuang Hao nodded and said, "Yes, back when Feng Yuan's condition wasn't looking that good, Feng He's people started making some big moves. Now that Feng Yuan has recovered, Feng Yuan's people are gaining ground again."

Qi Shaorong frowned, and sighed, "If it's not the east wind prevailing over the west wind, then it's the west wind that's prevailing over the east wind!" Feng Yuan and Feng He were both very strong. He wasn't going to get caught in the middle and become cannon fodder, was he?

Zhuang Hao crossed his arms and said, "Judging from the current situation, Feng Yuan is the one who has the upper hand right now, so you don't need to worry too much."

Qi Shaorong smiled and said, "I sure hope so."

"You're back! How did your talk with Feng Yuan go!" Chen Yuan greeted Qi Shaorong and Zhuang Hao at the door.

Qi Shaorong nodded and said, "It went well. In regards to our cosmetics business, we can work together some more in the future."

"A letter from the Emperor just arrived. We've already stayed in Li Country for long enough, and the Emperor wants us to return as soon as possible." Chen Yuan said.

Qi Shaorong tilted his head and said, "The Emperor wants us to go back, he shouldn't still be angry with me, right?"

"The Emperor isn't one to hold onto grudges." Chen Yuan said.

"Are you sure?" Qi Shaorong said doubtfully.

Chen Yuan smiled awkwardly and said, "Actually, Feng Yuan also gave the Emperor a lot of face. After all, the Emperor was the one who sent you here in the first place, and Feng Yuan owed the Emperor a favor, so he sold some resources to the Emperor at a low price."

Qi Shaorong nodded and said, "So that's what happened." He knew it! Since when has the Emperor, that crafty scoundrel, even been this generous?

"Young Master Qi, when are you planning on going back!" Chen Yuan asked.

Qi Shaorong shrugged and said, "After some more time has passed."

Chen Yuanman asked gloomily, "Why not now?"

Qi Shaorong stuck his hands on his hips and said, "Because Feng Yuan-qianbei said that he's set up a garden here in Li Guo that can be used to grow materials for making cosmetics, and he wants me to go take a look…:"

Chen Yuan felt disheartened and said, "So it's like that!"

Qi Shaorong looked at Chen Yuan and said a little confusedly, "Why are you in such a hurry to go back! Besides, it's not like there's anyone waiting for you at home."

Chen Yuan: "…" Qi Shaorong, this guy, really looks down on him!

"Could it be, you want to go home and go on a blind date? Then there's no need to hurry, it's not like the other person will like you anyway, even if you meet, it'll just be a waste of effort." Qi Shaorong said.

Chen Yuan: "…"

"A-Fan, you came out, where's Tingxuan?" Qi Shaorong asked.

"Sleeping?"

"So early?"

"He hasn't been in a good mood lately, so going to bed earlier is also a good thing." Yi Fan said.

"So, what did Mu Huai and Tingxuan talk about today!" Qi Shaorong asked.

"He said that he can remove the wood-spirit core and return it to Tingxuan." Yi Fan said.

Qi Shaorong held his chin, shook his head, and said, "Mu Yueshan, that old bastard, is a scum, but Mu Huai actually has a pretty decent character!"

"Mu Huai also revealed some information. Mu Xingzhi secretly helped stop the people from the Mu Family who wanted to come and stir things up." Yi Fan said.

Qi Shaorong's eyes widened, and he smiled and said, "It looks like Mu Xingzhi isn't so brainwashed to the point that he can't be saved!"