Chapter 1458: Chapter 1458 - 1443: The Terrifying Manager Yany

"Big Ears, how did you know that the Dongsheng operation was set up by the Shopkeeper of Sky-reaching? How did you know that Manager Yany would come in person?" Ye Zhen suddenly asked, now completely away from the Sky-reaching Shopkeeper.

To be honest, the way Manager Yany of Sky-reaching seemed so sure of Ye Zhen made him very angry, but Ye Zhen was even more curious about Big Ears’ strange behavior.

"In response, young master, I’ve been mingling on Chaotic Sky Island for a long time, and I’ve gained some experience. When Dongsheng so conspicuously offered a high price to purchase Red Yin Grass, I instinctively felt there was something wrong.

As for Manager Yany, well, I’ve just been around a long time, and there’s a rumor Dongsheng has some connection to Sky-reaching." Big Ears showed no change in expression, and this explanation seemed reasonable.

However, Ye Zhen always felt... this Big Ears was not ordinary. No matter how experienced, one couldn’t be so certain that Manager Yany would come!

Ye Zhen thought that if it were him, even with more experience, he would only conclude that someone from Sky-reaching would come, but to casually say that Manager Yany specifically would come seemed questionable.

However, Ye Zhen also understood that his relationship with this Big Ears was shallow and deep words were unwise; if Big Ears really had some means, he would certainly not reveal them to Ye Zhen.

"Big Ears, let’s continue. We will go find a few more vendors to sell the spiritual medicine."

Subsequently, Ye Zhen and Big Ears went to no fewer than thirty vendors buying spiritual medicine, yet each offered a very low price.

Some vendors, initially, offered Ye Zhen a price of seventy Mid-grade Spirit Stones, but after the shopkeeper hurriedly left and returned, the offer was immediately withdrawn.

If there weren’t some scheme by Sky-reaching behind this, it would indeed be strange.

Originally, Ye Zhen wanted to give up, vent his anger tonight by sullying Sky-reaching’s reputation in a back room, and then leave Chaotic Sky Island to head to Five Immortals Island.

Ye Zhen just didn’t believe it; could Sky-reaching reach its claws into another great Ruins Market like Five Immortals Island?

But when his gaze swept over to Big Ears, Ye Zhen had a thought.

"Big Ears, you should already know roughly what’s in my stock, but Sky-reaching has blocked me! Do you have a suitable channel for delivery? If you provide a good channel and I can sell my stock at a fair price, I will reward you with an extra one thousand Low Grade Thought Spirit Pills!" Ye Zhen suddenly offered a reward.

"One thousand Low Grade Thought Spirit Pills?" Big Ears’ eyes lit up immediately.

After all, Ye Zhen’s reward was too tempting.

Big Ears’ character is not really suited for working as a middleman. On Chaotic Sky Island, he may not even make a deal in ten days, and Ye Zhen’s order was his first customer this month, which is why he was being extra attentive.

Normally, he’d be ecstatic to earn six to seven Low Grade Thought Spirit Pills in a month, given everything on Chaotic Sky Island is expensive, and with his own cultivation, there’s little left.

And, the thousand Low Grade Thought Spirit Pills promised by Ye Zhen, if received, would be enough for him to cultivate diligently for three to four years. Once his cultivation advances, his path will change significantly.

"Really?" This fortune that might take him decades to accumulate immediately moved Big Ears to act.

"Of course. If you’re afraid I’m tricking you, I can give you half in advance." Seeing Big Ears’ reaction, Ye Zhen felt hopeful.

Big Ears’ eyes darted around, "Young Master Di is trustworthy. I believe you, but the client you’re looking for needs to have a monthly transaction volume of tens of thousands, and that won’t be easy to find. I need some time!"

At these words, Ye Zhen’s eyes flickered again, "How did you know I was looking for a client with a monthly transaction volume of tens of thousands?"

Ye Zhen remembers clearly; any in-depth discussions were held within the Silent Chamber. As for random inquiries about prices, Ye Zhen never revealed how much stock he had, much less ’monthly transaction volume of tens of thousands’ information.

How did this Big Ears know?

Something strange!

Big Ears’ eyes shifted and he hurried to explain, "Young Master Di, I overheard the shopkeeper slip and let it out, please forgive me!"

This explanation was very forced. Ye Zhen recalled only discussing transaction volumes with that Shopkeeper Ma. How did Big Ears know?

After leaving Dongsheng, Ye Zhen hadn’t had any contact with Shopkeeper Ma.

This made Ye Zhen extremely suspicious.

Yet if Big Ears were someone from Sky-reaching, it seemed unlikely. Otherwise, why would he issue a warning earlier?

This matter was indeed quite peculiar.

Seeing Big Ears making excuses, Ye Zhen pushed no further, "Alright then, if you find a potential client, send me a Talisman Communication, or come find me at the inn."

Inside Sky-reaching, Shopkeeper Ma of Dongsheng was standing beside Manager Yany of Sky-reaching, cautiously serving along with several other shopkeepers.

"What’s the status of that one surnamed Di?" Yany Chi inquired.

"Reporting back to the Store Manager, he still hasn’t given up. This afternoon, he visited many merchants, but our people warned them off, so he returned without success and is now back at the inn."

"Good, keep a close watch on him. I want reports of his every move, and if that kid disappears, watch your heads!" Manager Yany snorted coldly.

Soon, among those attending in the room, only the Shopkeeper from Dongsheng was left. Smiling obsequiously, he approached and said, "Brother-in-law, I don’t quite understand, why not engage in such a large business?"

"With the prices I offered, I see that kid is already tempted. If we seal the deal, the profit would be at least five hundred thousand High Grade Spiritual Stones annually, which equals our Dongsheng’s pure annual profit.

What’s more, from what the kid implied, he also has the equally scarce Flowstone Vine like the Red Yin Grass. This is a significant business opportunity, so why not pursue it?"

Yany Chi cast a cold glance at Shopkeeper Ma, "Pig-headed!"

"In this world, what type of business is the most profitable?"

"Brother-in-law, of course, it’s a monopoly! Like our Sky-reaching, we conduct exclusive business, and I have also benefited from Sky-reaching." Shopkeeper Ma smiled obsequiously, "Like the Red Yin Grass and Flowstone Vine, we are the only ones with a steady supply. Now, if we acquire the goods from that kid, wouldn’t we be able to monopolize the business?"

"Monopoly?"

Yany Chi snorted again, "Do you think the other families among the ten great merchants of Chaotic Sky Island are idle? Would they watch us swallow such a significant business alone?

As soon as the news gets out, in less than three days, everyone will pounce like predators smelling blood, wanting a share!

By then, even if that kid has backing, can it withstand those wolves? Once he gives in, our monopoly will be over!" Yany Chi said.

Hearing this, Shopkeeper Ma nodded, "But, Brother-in-law, isn’t there no other choice, as long as we take the major share....."

"What do you mean by taking the major share! Shortsighted!"

Yany Chi suddenly stood up in fury, "Do you know how much benefit our Sky-reaching has derived from being able to supply Red Yin Grass and Flowstone Vine?

The Alchemy Sects, princes, nobles, and various worlds needing Red Yin Grass have to accept our Overlord terms to get them.

If this business of Red Yin Grass and Flowstone Vine is split by others, our Overlord terms will all become void!

By then, our major clients, acquired through Red Yin Grass and Flowstone Vine, might all be lost!

At that time, not to mention your small Dongsheng, even Sky-reaching might be removed from the ten great directors of Chaotic Sky Island!"

This statement made Shopkeeper Ma’s face suddenly tense up.

His Dongsheng wholly relies on the fringe benefits of Sky-reaching. If Sky-reaching declines, his Dongsheng might directly collapse.

"Brother-in-law, then.... then what should we do? The goods and supply are in that kid’s hands. We can block him once, but not ten times!" Shopkeeper Ma said anxiously.

Yany Chi glared at Shopkeeper Ma again, "Thinking of the term supply is not for nothing these years. Think carefully, the term supply is not simple!"

Hearing this, Shopkeeper Ma furrowed his brows and contemplated, "Supply?"

"Previously, seventy percent of the Red Yin Grass and Flowstone Vine in the two major Ruins Markets of North Sea were controlled by us. Moreover, our supply was very limited and unchanged for over a century.

The total yearly supply is no more than thirty thousand, yet this kid promised fifty thousand per month, surpassing our year’s supply......"

Suddenly, Shopkeeper Ma looked up sharply at Yany Chi, "Brother-in-law, are you saying there’s possibly......"

Yany Chi approvingly nodded, "Exactly. The profit brought by Red Yin Grass and Flowstone Vine doesn’t actually matter much.

Traditionally, the growth conditions of Red Yin Grass and Flowstone Vine were incredibly harsh, and the Primordial Continent itself cannot cultivate them. Only a few Little Worlds have a limited output.

Nevertheless, this kid named Di reported a monthly output that surpasses the yearly total of the Little World supplying us.

Although that Little World might not supply us entirely, do you understand the implication behind this?"

Shopkeeper Ma’s eyes widened like a bell, "Brother-in-law, are you suggesting that behind this kid, there is a Little World capable of mass-producing Red Yin Grass and Flowstone Vine?"

"What else could explain how this kid possesses such a vast quantity of Red Yin Grass?

Furthermore, I feel there might be a new Little World behind this kid. Of course, many have researched the cultivation method of Red Yin Grass for countless years without much progress, though someone might have achieved a breakthrough in its mass cultivation result.

However, I believe the former possibility is greater!"

"A new Little World....." These words made the dazed Shopkeeper Ma drool immediately.