Chapter 3115 — Dongfang Ying Strikes Back for Revenge
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When he thought of this, Wei Zhao could only say, "Then there is nothing to be done. Perhaps we can work together again when the chance arises!"
"Indeed, you know as well as I do that our Cultivators' Merchant Guild, though we do not fear the Xuandan Sect, have no wish to offend a powerful top-tier ancient sect over such a trifling matter—it does not serve our interests. And however mighty Mr. Ling may be, he is but one man. Unless Mr. Ling can produce sufficient backing or sufficient profit to persuade our grand honorary太上 president to change his mind." Vice President Ouyang said, "After all, we are merchants, and merchants chase profit. Beyond backing, if the profit is sufficient, who cares whether it is the Xuandan Sect or not—we would pay them no heed either. It is only that the pills the Xuandan Sect currently offers are, in both quality and price, in no way inferior to yours, Mr. Ling. I have no way to speak up for you."
"I understand that." As for lowering the price, Wei Zhao had not considered it. Han Jingyi was busy enough as it was, with no great amount of time for pill refinement; if the pills were sold cheaply, Wei Zhao would not bother at all—they would become street-stall goods, and his profit would be scant. This was not a long-term trade, and Wei Zhao could not be troubled to have Vice President Ouyang fight for it. He merely changed the subject and asked, "May I ask, what of the Dongfang family matter? Have they sent anyone to inquire?"
"The Dongfang family asked me only once, through our president. I told them that members of their family had clashed with others while purchasing medicinal ingredients, and that this had led to the death of a Dongfang family elder—but the killer fled swiftly, and we never saw his face." Vice President Ouyang said, "Mr. Ling, for now it is only the president applying pressure, and I can still cover for you. But if the grand honorary太上 president were to inquire, I would have no way out."
"I understand." Wei Zhao nodded. "Even so, I thank you, Vice President Ouyang!"
"Wah-yah-yah-yah-yah! So it was the two of you, working hand in glove! My brother died a wretched death!"
Wei Zhao and Vice President Ouyang were still speaking when Dongfang Ying burst in. He had come here to investigate the cause of Dongfang Jian's death, and he was, of course, a cautious man. Rather than questioning everyone he met, he used his divine consciousness and spiritual power to sense what the others in the Cultivators' Merchant Guild's market were saying—and suddenly he heard the words exchanged between Vice President Ouyang and Wei Zhao. In an instant he flew into a rage, his face savage as he charged over!
The man was a peak mid-stage Heaven-rank expert. Wei Zhao's strength was lower than his, and he truly found it hard to sense his presence; only when the man revealed his power did Wei Zhao realize something was wrong!
"Boom!" A tremendous crash. Vice President Ouyang's office door was kicked open. Dongfang Ying appeared before the two of them.
"Who are you?" Vice President Ouyang frowned and demanded in a sharp voice. He had naturally heard what Dongfang Ying said earlier as well, and had vaguely guessed something—though he dared not be certain.
"Who am I? I am Dongfang Ying, brother of the dead Dongfang Jian! So it was the two of you, working hand in glove, who murdered my brother. Today, you both die!" Dongfang Ying gave a cold laugh, then circulated his heart-method incantation, and a pair of iron tridents appeared in his hands—clearly his Heaven-rank divine weapons!