God-Level All-rounder Expert
Chapter 507 - 544: The Watchful Eyes Await Autumn Waters

Chapter 507: Chapter 544: The Watchful Eyes Await Autumn Waters

Yang Dingfeng said, "Alliance Hierarch, I have limited knowledge; if I say anything out of turn, please forgive me. If what I say is unfit, you can just ignore it."

Fang Yi replied indifferently, "Go ahead, I’m not a tyrannical dictator. I understand right from wrong."

Yang Dingfeng was an old hand at this; his earlier words were just a way to hedge his bets and leave himself a way out.

After organizing his thoughts, Yang Dingfeng spoke, "These gold bars have many uses, typically for making jewelry and decorations, and they can also be used in aerospace, chemical industries, and so much more. But in Xuan Cang, we won’t be able to utilize them all, so we have to sell them abroad. As for refining and production, it’s definitely not feasible on the mainland, so I suggest we transport this gold to Lank City, and then move on to production there."

"Lank City is an external region, and it has a large trading volume. There are many legal loopholes to exploit, and the advantages are numerous. There, we can better flex our muscles..."

Yang Dingfeng spelled out a lot, while Fang Yi just listened silently, pondering in his heart.

After a long time, Yang Dingfeng finished speaking and looked at Fang Yi expectantly.

"You keep saying how great Lank City is, but we don’t have any foundation there. Aren’t you afraid of running into a trap by transporting large amounts of gold like that?" Fang Yi said, his eyes showing a hint of mockery and ridicule.

Yang Dingfeng shuddered and lowered his head, "It was just a suggestion. Please consider my earlier words as unheard, Alliance Hierarch."

"How can I say I didn’t hear something I have indeed heard?" Fang Yi shook his head, then with a quasi-smile, he said, "You still have something to say, don’t you?"

Yang Dingfeng shuddered again, not expecting that Fang Yi would see through his thoughts, indeed terrifying.

Taking a deep breath, Yang Dingfeng admitted, "Actually, I do have some connections in Lank City, but compared to here, they’re far from enough. So initially, it may be difficult to establish ourselves, but once we open up the channels there, it will be a completely different world."

"Do you have that much confidence?"

"My confidence is all due to the Alliance Hierarch, and I merely act upon a single word from you," Yang Dingfeng unwittingly threw a compliment.

"It’s not impossible to transport the gold there for refining and production," Fang Yi murmured thoughtfully.

Yang Dingfeng’s face lit up with joy, "The Alliance Hierarch is insightful."

"Don’t flatter me, or I might get carried away, Yang Dingfeng."

At that, the joy on Yang Dingfeng’s face was instantly replaced by solemnity.

Fang Yi’s eyes turned cold, his gaze sharp as a sword, and under such scrutiny, Yang Dingfeng felt immense pressure.

Fang Yi’s tone turned drastically colder, "Yang Dingfeng, you’re under my command; it’s fine for you to look out for yourself. However, in the Dragon Soul Alliance, we value unity. We make money together—that’s the principle... do you understand?"

Yang Dingfeng’s face was tense as he bowed his head, saying with utmost respect, "Rest assured, Alliance Hierarch, I... I understand."

"Good that you understand." Fang Yi didn’t elaborate further; it was just a casual warning. Then Fang Yi lit a cigarette and walked back into the mine.

Meanwhile, Yang Dingfeng stood rooted to the spot, not daring to move until Fang Yi was out of sight. Only then did he dare to raise his head, taking a deep breath while looking in the direction Fang Yi had disappeared to. He let out a breath, suddenly feeling his back drenched with cold sweat.

"The Alliance Hierarch’s warning... that look was terrifying," Yang Dingfeng sighed lightly, his heart still racing.

Returning to the mining cave, just in time to encounter Lin Mu, who was overseeing his subordinates at work. Upon seeing Fang Yi, Lin Mu immediately greeted him respectfully, "Alliance Hierarch."

Fang Yi was struck with a thought and asked, "Have you visited the Lin Family recently?"

"The meaning of the Alliance Hierarch is...?" Lin Mu was extremely cautious.

"Relax, I am not testing you. I just want to ask how Lin Mengyan has been doing lately." Fang Yi said, and that was just making small talk—Fang Yi indeed had no other intentions.

Lin Mu uttered an "Oh" and then smiled, saying, "Thanks to the Alliance Hierarch’s concern, the young miss is doing quite well. Rumor has it that the Family Head intends to have her take over the Lin Family. I suppose it won’t be long before the young miss becomes the Family Head herself."

Fang Yi nodded and didn’t ask any further, exchanging a few words before leaving. Soon after, he ran into Meng Wei and had a chat with him too. Meng Wei also casually inquired about Bai Jingjing’s situation—after all, he used to be her follower, so asking was not out of line.

Fang Yi didn’t mind Meng Wei’s interest and told him that Bai Jingjing was now with the Sky Sword Sect. And as soon as he mentioned Bai Jingjing, Fang Yi couldn’t help but think of her mother, Hua Huiyue, especially the Jade Heart Pill that Hua Huiyue had given him.

According to Hua Huiyue, once eaten, the Jade Heart Pill would attach itself to the heart, causing itching sensations at intervals, making a person feel unbearable pain, with an effect somewhat similar to his Heart Shattering Pill.

But... it had been a month already, hadn’t it? Why hadn’t there been any reaction?

Fang Yi immediately thought of his poison-resistant physique or perhaps the half of the Ice Tai Sui he had taken had cured the medicinal effects of the Jade Heart Pill—otherwise, why wouldn’t there be any reaction?

After much thought, Fang Yi couldn’t figure out the reason, then shook his head and laughed at himself. While others would have been praying every day not to have an outbreak after taking the Jade Heart Pill, he was actually hoping for one. Wasn’t that a bit crazy?

Finally, Fang Yi found Su Ge’er and greeted her before planning to leave.

"Alliance Hierarch, wait a moment," Su Ge’er suddenly spoke coquettishly, stopping Fang Yi in his tracks.

Fang Yi looked at Su Ge’er with curiosity, only to see her approach gracefully in a few quick steps.

"Is there something you need, Senior Sister Su?" Fang Yi asked with a smiling gaze.

"Of course, there’s something," Su Ge’er’s voice was dripping with allure, enough to melt bones. Her flirtatious looks and charm were bewitching.

Fang Yi took a step back and laughed, "If you have something to say, Senior Sister. Please speak directly."

Su Ge’er pouted, "Don’t call me Senior Sister, okay? I’m your subordinate now; just call me by my name—call me Ge’er. It sounds so much nicer."

With an awkward nod, Fang Yi wasn’t sure what Su Ge’er was getting at but figured that trouble was likely brewing; and without a doubt, Su Ge’er was already a siren incarnate, so Fang Yi was on full alert.

"Alright, Se... Ge’er, what did you want to talk to me about?" Fang Yi was thick-skinned; Su Ge’er had requested it, so he complied with her preferred form of address.

"I just wanted to ask if you’ve been very busy lately," Su Ge’er batted her enchanting eyes, filled with a seductive, spring-like charm.

"Not busy. I’m available," Fang Yi turned his head away, trying not to look at Su Ge’er any longer—to avoid the heat of another blush.

"Really? Then if you’re available, why haven’t you visited Golden Splendor anymore? Mu’er and Long’er have been pining for you, mentioning you every day. Yet you haven’t come by, leaving them waiting so wistfully..." Su Ge’er sighed deeply, as if she was referring to herself.

"Mu’er and Long’er?" Fang Yi was taken aback and asked, "Who are they?"