Big Data Cultivation
Chapter 1101: What Is Fairness

Chapter 1101: Chapter 1101: What Is Fairness

Feng Jun furrowed his brows upon hearing Nangong Youjiu’s words, unable to restrain himself from retorting, "Does the esteemed figure of Nangong know that the Xue Family originally intended to forcefully buy and sell my possessions... That’s the root cause of this incident."

Nangong Youjiu laughed again, "I’ve heard about this matter. However, at that time, Mountain Master Feng was at the Qi Refinement cultivation level. Both of us are cultivators, we should understand... that weakness is the original sin."

"I really don’t like the way you’re putting it," Feng Jun shot back directly, no longer caring that the opposing clan had a Golden Core Ancestor, "So the old and the weak from the Xue Family are considered pitiable due to their weakness, while I am supposed to deserve it because I am weak? Isn’t that a double standard?"

Nangong Youjiu was not surprised by this retort. To powerful families, double standards are quite normal, aren’t they?

Thus, he replied casually, "That is why I invited you to talk, to find a proper solution."

"There’s no solution," answered Feng Jun casually, "A blood debt must be repaid in blood, there’s nothing negotiable about this."

Nangong Youjiu turned his head to look at him, "How should my Nangong Family conduct itself then?"

Feng Jun spread his hands, smiling as he replied, "I can only say sorry as in this matter I was solely targeting the Xue Family, and had no disrespect towards the Nangong Family."

His face was smiling, but inside he was sighing: there’s no helping it, this is the sorrow of being less capable, it’s not even any business of the Nangong Family, yet they forcefully insert themselves.

Nangong Youjiu looked at him, silent for quite a while, before finally saying, "Honestly speaking, there is neither feud nor grudge between us, my Nangong Family does not wish to become enemies with you. But there must be a protocol for resolving this issue..."

"I have a suggestion. You previously trained eight communication talents for the Huang Fu Family. You could train about ten talents for my Nangong Family as well. This way, we would have a reason to stay out of this. What do you think, Mountain Master Feng?"

After a pause, he added, "Of course, I wouldn’t let you train them for nothing. Whatever conditions the Huang Fu Family offered, my Nangong Family will offer the same, ensuring you won’t suffer any loss... We are both businessmen, isn’t more client options better?"

Setting other things aside, his suggestion wasn’t too bad. Manufacturers might not favor too many clients, but the difference between one client and two is significant—this would give at least one more option and foster competition—beneficial for Feng Jun.

Moreover, the Nangong Family did not make their request lightly; they were willing to pay the price.

Feng Jun pondered for a long time, finally replying with a wry smile, "This... is indeed a bit difficult for me to address. I can feel your sincerity, but when I was cooperating with the Huang Fu Family, they made an exclusive requirement."

Nangong Youjiu straightforwardly expressed, "Such a requirement, to you, is actually unfair. Surely you can’t miss seeing that?"

Feng Jun spread his hands, helplessly saying, "Generally speaking, you’re not wrong, it’s indeed a bit unfair, but the Huang Fu Clan wants to establish a deep cooperative mechanism with me, and that requires a show of sincerity... under this premise, some conditions just can’t be scrutinized too closely."

Nangong Youjiu looked at him with interest, "So you think that my Nangong Family is not worth deep cooperation?"

Feng Jun replied with dissatisfaction, "You’re twisting my words, which makes this discussion meaningless. If we can establish effective mutual trust, of course, we can also have deep cooperation. However, as far as the communication system market is concerned, I am currently only considering cooperating with the Huang Fu Family."

Nangong Youjiu blinked, asking indifferently, "Do you have any similar products?"

Feng Jun shook his head, replying straightforwardly, "At the moment, I haven’t discovered a better market, but sooner or later I will."

With an odd look on his face, Nangong Youjiu watched him, "So that means you’re actually refusing?"

"It’s not that I want to refuse actively," Feng Jun answered earnestly, "I am compelled by a promise, and I have no choice. As long as you can get through to the Huang Fu Family, and they give me a heads up, there’s no problem here... Since we’re in business, we still need to talk about honesty."

Nangong Youjiu laughed coldly to himself, thinking if I could work it out with the Huang Fu Family, why would I need to come to you?

After a moment of hesitation, he slowly spoke, "To tell you the truth, if it weren’t for the Huang Fu Family valuing you so much and strongly promoting the Mundane Communication Deliberative Assembly, my Nangong Family wouldn’t have realized such huge business opportunities lay within something as trivial as mundane communication."

On this matter, the Nangong Family did indeed lag in realization, but their strength lies in never underestimating the Huang Fu Family. Whatever the Huang Fu Family values, they would certainly study carefully.

It was because of this intense curiosity that, after much deliberation, they discovered that the seemingly insignificant things the Huang Fu Family insisted on keeping could bring profound and lasting benefits to the clan.

The Nangong Family especially could not stand to see the Huang Fu Family prosper. The enmity between the two families has lasted for hundreds of years, and although it’s not to the extent of killing each other on sight, if there’s a chance to thwart the other clan’s plans and profit from it themselves, why not take it?

Nangong Youjiu slowly explained the situation before looking at Feng Jun meaningfully, "Are you really not willing to consider it?"

Feng Jun shook his head, answering bluntly, "Sorry, you should not have come to me to negotiate this. I may have many faults as a person, but I truly strive to honor honesty... Without trust, one cannot be known."

Nangong Youjiu paused briefly, then asked ominously, "Do you know the consequences of refusing the Nangong Family?"

However, following that, he let out a laugh, "Alright, I was just joking. Don’t take it to heart, but since you can’t provide an excuse to prevent the Nangong Family from getting involved, we have no choice but to... apologize."

The undertone of his words was clearly not friendly, yet Feng Jun stood there steadily, expressionless and silent.

Indeed quite brave! Nangong Youjiu silently gave him a thumbs up in his heart.

He continued to speak, "The Nangong Family are not bullies. If the Xue Family is willing to send a Detached Cultivator to fight a deathmatch with Mount Zhige, after which, the matter will be closed, and neither party shall cause further trouble. What do you think?"

The corners of Feng Jun’s mouth curled into a cold smirk, "If I remember correctly, the ancestor of the Xue Family is a high-rank Detached Cultivator, isn’t he?"

"It will be him who fights," Nangong Youjiu answered nonchalantly, embodying the essence of the term ’brazen’, "Mount Zhige can also find a high-rank Detached Cultivator... I’ve heard you have a sect behind you."

After a pause, he added dismissively, "In fact, a small clan with ordinary foundations like the Xue Family has no real fighting strength. Even the initial-stage Detached Cultivators from the Four Sects and Wutai might not fear this high-rank Detached Cultivator."

You really have some nerve, Feng Jun felt some admiration for the man, "And what if I refuse to fight this battle?"

A strange smile appeared on Nangong Youjiu’s face, "Then the Nangong Family’s reputation would truly be in the dirt. Even just to uphold our family’s honor, we must do something."

Feng Jun looked at him and chuckled lightly, "How about this, you and I find a secluded place and have a match first?"

Nangong Youjiu was furious, "Are you... trying to humiliate me? You even dare to challenge me, who gave you such courage?"

His hand moved slightly, as if he wanted to agree to a fight right then and there, but the next moment, he laughed off the thought.

"I really bear you no ill will, but you need to think this through clearly. Even if the Xue Family doesn’t provoke you, but instead goes after those Combat Cultivators... Tiantong surely won’t step in, maybe the Huang Fu Family’s heads are broken, but others are not."

This touches upon another issue—those Combat Cultivators are still selling perfumes, making them potential rivals of Tiantong.

That’s why he said that the Huang Fu Family supporting those Combat Cultivators had gone mad.

But how should this matter be assessed? Is the Huang Fu Family acting incorrectly? Obviously not, it’s just a matter of perspective—what if they angered Feng Jun and he refuses to supply Tiantong?

Nangong Youjiu believed that the concept of perfume, although not hyped by Tiantong, was monopolized through Tiantong’s channels, which elevated the status of perfume. If that group of Combat Cultivators took over the business, how could they elevate mundane items to luxury status?

He felt it was Tiantong that made perfume what it is, and Mount Zhige wouldn’t dare, nor could afford to, bypass Tiantong—if you do dare, do you really think merchants are only about smilingly doing business?

Huang Fu Flawless, however, knew that with the other resources still under Feng Jun’s control, he had the standing to refuse Tiantong.

In any case, Nangong Youjiu made it clear to Feng Jun: the Xue Family could find trouble for those Combat Cultivators, but refrained only due to the reputation of the Huang Fu Family. If Nangong wanted to show its strength, would the Xue Family have to hold back when dealing with the Combat Cultivators?

"Heh," Feng Jun laughed indifferently, "I hope they’re not that foolish."

Nangong Youjiu gave him a sidelong glance, "Alright, it’s getting late, I should be going. I’ll be on my way the day after tomorrow. If you change your mind, you can find me where I’m staying."

Feng Jun rolled his eyes but couldn’t be bothered to speak further, thinking to himself that his two jars of wine were as good as wasted on a dog.

It was still Yun Buyao driving the all-terrain vehicle that took Nangong Youjiu to Tiantong, with Feng Jun and Elder Liao Brother accompanying him the entire way, but no one seemed in the mood to talk anymore.

Nangong Youjiu was somewhat displeased as well. His main objective, in actuality, was to train in the use of communication technology. The Xue Family’s affair was merely an incidental matter. He was very keen to learn what further developments could be made with the widely-promoted Communication System.

But Feng Jun had bluntly refused to show him any courtesy, not offering any active conversation, directly stating that he should discuss with Huang Fu Flawless instead. This was absolutely unacceptable to him—if he could talk to the Huang Fu Family, why would he need to come to you?

He entered the courtyard with an impassive face, while Huang Fu Flawless was reclining leisurely in a lounge chair, sipping tea. It was the height of summer, and a gentle breeze was providing some coolness to the night. Enjoying a cup of tea in such weather was indeed pleasant.

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