Immortal Venerable's Order
Chapter 515 - 518: Refusal to Cooperate

Chapter 515: Chapter 518: Refusal to Cooperate

The girl in pink had a celestial demeanor; although she did not lead a pampered life, she had never been looked down upon by others. A flash of anger appeared in her eyes, but it quickly vanished, and she smiled sweetly, "This young brother, could you please inform Hall Master Yan that Manager Tong Feifei from the Zhao Family’s Commerce requests an audience? I believe he will see me."

The burly man paused briefly before responding gruffly, "Since you are the manager of the Zhao Family’s Commerce, you should wait here first."

Just as the burly man turned around, he saw Xia Yu, the Hall Master of Ziyi Hall, rushing over.

Upon reaching Tong Feifei, Xia Yu, panting heavily, said, "Apologies, Manager Tong. The subordinates were unaware of the proper etiquette. Please do not take offense."

Tong Feifei smiled and said, "It’s all right. Please take me to see Young Master Yan."

Tong Feifei followed Xia Yu into Ziyi Hall. As soon as she saw Yan Rufeng, she took out a storage ring, placed it on the table in front of Yan Rufeng, and smiled slightly.

"Young Master Yan, this storage ring contains the proceeds from auctioning the nine True God Pills. Please count them."

Yan Rufeng smiled politely, did not even look at the storage ring, but fixed his gaze intently on Tong Feifei.

Tong Feifei felt a chill under Yan Rufeng’s gaze and took a small step back, whispering, "Young Master Yan, are you uncomfortable with me wearing a veil?"

Yan Rufeng shook his head and said blandly, "Manager Tong, you’re not being honest."

Tong Feifei’s heart skipped a beat, but she forced herself to remain calm and said with a smile, "I don’t understand what you mean, Young Master Yan."

Yan Rufeng stood up slowly, turned his back to Tong Feifei, and said coolly, "Manager Tong, if you don’t wish to explain further, then please leave."

Tong Feifei’s head buzzed instantly. She hadn’t expected Yan Rufeng to issue a dismissal so abruptly.

Despite this, Tong Feifei did not leave, nor did she get angry, for she was aware that Yan Rufeng’s actions upon becoming the Hall Master of Ziyi Hall had already shaken the entire city.

In just three days, the name Ziyi Hall had spread throughout Xuanwu City.

Tong Feifei slowly removed her veil, approached Yan Rufeng, and smiled warmly.

"Young Master Yan, are you so eager for me to leave because you no longer plan to collaborate with our Zhao Family?"

Yan Rufeng smiled faintly, "Collaboration? Why should I continue collaborating with your Zhao Family?"

Hearing this, Tong Feifei panicked. She had promised Patriarch Zhao that she would secure a batch of True God Pills from Yan Rufeng.

Believing everything was under control, Tong Feifei had not anticipated Yan Rufeng’s straightforward refusal.

Usually calm and composed, Tong Feifei now broke into a cold sweat. She knew her life could be at risk if she couldn’t obtain the True God Pills from Yan Rufeng.

"Young Master Yan, can you tell me which commerce you are collaborating with?"

Seeing that Tong Feifei was not giving up, Yan Rufeng shook his head slightly.

"Manager Tong, Ziyi Hall has no plans to collaborate with any commerce in Xuanwu City at the moment!"

Upon hearing this, Tong Feifei finally felt relieved and thought to herself, "That’s good. Since Yan Rufeng does not plan to collaborate with anyone else, our Zhao Family still has a chance. But why does Yan Rufeng refuse to collaborate with us? How will I explain this to the Family Head when I return..."

Worried, Yan Rufeng saw Tong Feifei’s concern and smiled slightly, "Manager Tong, I have other matters to attend to, so I will not see you off."

Knowing it was futile to stay longer, Tong Feifei bid farewell to Xia Yu and left.

After Tong Feifei departed, Xia Yu, who was puzzled, pouted and said coldly, "Brother Yan, why did you refuse to collaborate with the Zhao Family? Please give me a perfect explanation."

Yan Rufeng smiled slightly, took a sip of tea, and said slowly, "Sister Xia Yu, the Zhao Family’s Commerce has auctioned off three True God Pills in the past three days, but we gave them nine."

Xia Yu thought for a moment, then hurriedly picked up the storage ring left by Tong Feifei and examined it with her Divine Sense, becoming extremely excited afterward.

"Brother Yan, I think you misunderstood," Xia Yu said excitedly.

Seeing this, Yan Rufeng shook his head helplessly.

Xia Yu smiled sweetly and continued, "Brother Yan, it’s true that the Zhao Family’s Commerce auctioned off three True God Pills, but this storage ring contains twelve thousand High Grade Divine Stones. According to my knowledge, one True God Pill sells for at most twelve hundred Divine Stones. They did not charge us any handling fees— we clearly made a profit, so why do you still refuse to collaborate with the Zhao Family?"

Yan Rufeng shook his head, "Sister Xia Yu, you need to understand the effect of the True God Pill. The Zhao Family only auctioned three, but the remaining six True God Pills have added six powerful True God Realm experts to their ranks!"

Xia Yu suddenly realized the truth, and after a long silence, exclaimed, "Brother Yan, if what you say is true, continuing our collaboration with the Zhao Family will make them the top family in Xuanwu City in no time."

"You are indeed correct," Yan Rufeng said with a smile.

Xia Yu seemed to suddenly think of something. She frowned and bit her lip in worry, "Brother Yan, if you refuse to collaborate with the Zhao Family, doesn’t that prevent them from becoming the top family? Won’t we be in a dangerous situation?"

Yan Rufeng let out a long breath.

"Sister Xia Yu, you are overthinking. Our refusal to collaborate with the Zhao Family will not put us in danger; it will, in fact, make us safer."

Xia Yu shook her head, feeling increasingly uneasy.

Seeing this, Yan Rufeng smiled and said, "Sister Xia Yu, don’t worry. I’m quite certain the Zhao Family will send someone to Ziyi Hall again tomorrow."

"I hope so."

Xia Yu forced a smile and left Yan Rufeng’s room.

At sunset, within Xuanwu City, the suspended city radiated magnificently under the evening glow. In the depths of the Zhao Mansion, inside an opulent hall, a middle-aged man with a furrowed brow sat solemnly, lost in thought.

After a long while, the middle-aged man sighed deeply.

"Did Yan Rufeng from Ziyi Hall really say that?"

"Yes, Family Head, Feifei would not dare to conceal anything!" Tong Feifei said, bowing respectfully after rushing back from Ziyi Hall.

After a brief moment, the middle-aged man waved his hand and said, "Feifei, you are dismissed."

After Tong Feifei left, the middle-aged man’s expression changed as he stood up, a cold look in his eyes. "Well, Yan Rufeng, you dare to refuse our Zhao Family? Once I investigate your background, should you remain obstinate, don’t blame me, Zhao Jun, for being ruthless..."