Supreme Alchemist
Chapter 2328 - 2328 2318 Commercial City

2328: Chapter 2318: Commercial City 2328: Chapter 2318: Commercial City “Snap!”

The ruler in his hand harshly struck the top of Dashan’s head.

Long Yan looked at Niu Shan with a vexed expression, like hating iron for not becoming steel, only realizing after personally guiding him that this fellow, no matter the aspect, just couldn’t get the hang of it.

Of course, when Long Yan mentioned “no matter the aspect,” he was generalizing.

Niu Shan’s method of cultivating his body through strenuous effort was indeed meticulous, something even Long Yan could not find fault with, and even inspired Long Yan to join in the physical cultivation.

However, when it came to cultivating the True Qi unique to the Great Witch, Niu Shan was exceedingly inept.

It wasn’t just ordinary ineptitude, but a complete inability to grasp the concept.

The Great Witch’s cultivation methods were indeed astonishing, so remarkable that even Long Yan, who cultivated the Nine Suns Divine Art, found them impressive.

But one needed to circulate it through the body three times to form the foundational Sea of Consciousness.

Niu Shan was utterly clueless about this.

He ate plenty usually, but his True Qi remained stagnant at the True God First Stage, barely increasing at all.

It wasn’t because he didn’t make an effort—apart from physical training, Niu Shan spent most of his time cultivating this True Qi.

However, Long Yan dared not let him circulate it alone because Niu Shan simply couldn’t remember the proper routes, always ending up with mishaps.

There are countless meridians in the human body, yet in the past few days, Niu Shan managed to go wrong at every turn.

Long Yan had the urge to crack open Niu Shan’s head just to see what was actually inside.

“Looks like we’re watching over Niu Shan again today.”

Because of the need to instruct Niu Shan, the pace of Long Yan and others had slowed down again.

However, since they had already been not far from the Commercial City, it did not cause much of a delay.

Long Yan looked out at Niu Shan, who was still diligently toughening his body, and let out a helpless sigh.

It’s rare to see a cultivator with a physique that seemed around the early stage of Divine Emperor First Stage, yet whose True Qi remained at the True God First Stage.

Seeing Niu Shan in the courtyard, standing like a black tower, Long Yan thought that Niu Shan resembled a Demon Beast more than a cultivator.

After hearing Long Yan’s complaints, Yin Yue simply covered her mouth with her hand and giggled lightly.

Initially, Yin Yue wanted to share some of Long Yan’s burdens, but after listening to Long Yan explain the complex circulation routes once, she abandoned the idea.

Meanwhile, despite complaining every day, Long Yan would still personally guide Niu Shan’s circulation of True Qi after a short while.

“We are getting closer and closer to the Commercial City.

When the time comes, you first lead Niu Shan and separate from us.”

Long Yan had received a message from Zhang Tianmen early this morning.

At this business congregation, the Yanmen Commerce Association would be the true focal point.

Although many associations would want to cooperate with Yanmen Commerce Association, those eyeing the association were not in the minority either.

Long Yan did not want Yin Yue and Niu Shan to be put in danger.

He had originally intended to use Niu Shan as his secret weapon, but Niu Shan’s current Cultivation Base was still somewhat weak.

Of course, it would be fine if Niu Shan could control That Force, but Niu Shan simply couldn’t control it.

Now, he could only settle the two of them first and deal with the enemies.

After that, Long Yan would take the two of them back.

“No, I won’t go!”

On hearing Long Yan’s decision, Yin Yue refused.

Ever since she knew Long Yan was the Guest Elder of the Yanmen Commerce Association, she had anticipated something like this.

But before she came down the mountain, her Master had relayed a message to her telepathically,

“Facing tribulations together is a way to speed up the relationship between two people.”

Yin Yue, with her cheeks blushing, looked towards Long Yan, but noticed he wasn’t looking in her direction at all.

Following where Long Yan’s gaze was directed, she saw Niu Shan standing awkwardly at the doorway.

“Brother Yan, I’m going to come too, I can protect you.”

While saying this, Niu Shan pompously showed off his sturdy arm to Long Yan and said with a goofy smile.

Corners of his mouth lifting into a curve, Long Yan stood up, patted Niu Shan’s solid shoulder, and stepped out the door.

Niu Shan, with a bewildered face, looked at Yin Yue, who was glaring at him angrily, unaware of what had happened.

What did Brother Yan mean by patting me?

And what’s with this young lady?

Her gaze could almost devour me.

Women are truly troublesome!

Ahead was the Commercial City, and Long Yan, unable to resist the persuasion of Yin Yue and Dashan, brought them to the Yanmen Commerce Association.

The Yanmen Commerce Association now was not the same as before.

This Commercial City was not the headquarters of the Yanmen Commerce Association.

Recently, Zhang Tianmen, with his connections, the financial backing of Long Yan, and their combined efforts, had built many branches.

Of course, the area of the branches where the three were now located was already three times larger than the original Heavenly Gate Chamber of Commerce.

Long Yan was pondering the amount of money he had entrusted to Zhang Tianmen.

The profits were usually split equally between the two of them, which probably amounted to an astronomical figure by now.

Long Yan wasn’t too concerned about these worldly possessions.

However, now there was Niu Shan, a major eater at the table.

What used to be a comfortably filled purse for Long Yan had now become stretched tight.

Of course, Niu Shan had also made considerable progress.

With Long Yan’s relentless efforts, Niu Shan was now able to remember all his Qi circulation routes, and his strength had undergone a qualitative leap compared to before.

In just about three days, Niu Shan had already reached the True God Fifth Stage in terms of his True Qi.

The speed of this breakthrough even made Long Yan green with envy.

Of course, during this time, Long Yan also felt he had reached a bottleneck, but breaking through to the Divine Emperor stage did not require too much trouble, although it did require some opportunity.

Among the Divine Emperors, many spend their entire lives without encountering their chance, thus their lives end at that point.

Therefore, Long Yan was not in a hurry.

At the same time, Zhang Tianmen very much looked forward to Long Yan’s arrival.

“My God, Young Master Long, you’ve finally arrived.

If you hadn’t come, I would have been hard-pressed to hold on,” Zhang Tianmen exclaimed.

Looking at Zhang Tianmen, who clung to him like a child, Long Yan merely smiled.

It seemed he had not misjudged the man.

Even though Zhang Tianmen wore a face of complaints, he could have held out for a while longer if Long Yan had not arrived.

Of course, now that Long Yan was here, any problem could be solved.

Sitting in the chair, Long Yan listened to Zhang Tianmen recounting recent events.

The Yanmen Commerce Association had already been considered a dark horse in everyone’s eyes.

This time, without having to wait for the other two big Commercial Associations to make a move, some smaller ones had already chosen to strike first.

For instance, the Iron Hand Chamber of Commerce now wished to invite the Yanmen Commerce Association for some business discussions, but any discerning person could see that they wanted to step on the Yanmen Commerce Association to climb higher.

Normally, specific details would be discussed in a business negotiation, after all, everyone is in it for profit.

But the Iron Hand Chamber of Commerce vaguely mentioned the meeting, which was clearly a Hongmen Banquet in disguise.

“Oh?

They aren’t being cautious?”

A cold light flashed in Long Yan’s eyes; it seemed the gathering had only just begun, and there were already those who wished to use the Yanmen Commerce Association as a stepping stone.

But to think they’re worthy of stepping on the Yanmen Commerce Association to rise up?

“So, what should we do with this matter?”

“Go, since it’s a business negotiation, of course, we should go.

Whether it’s a Hongmen Banquet or not.”

Long Yan’s demeanor appeared somewhat domineering in the eyes of Zhang Tianmen.

No matter who they are, just deal with them all.