Transmigrator's Guide to Conquering Another World-Chapter 468 - 432: Ma Ning: There’s Really Such a Good Deal?

The establishment of the demon que traveling group list is a very important prerequisite in the entire project.

Of course.

Considering the special situation of the demon que, the traveling group will inevitably carry some 'large express deliveries' just in case.

After all, the bunnies are always steady.

This move is a tacit backup; the details understood internally, and not for outsiders to know.

According to the time agreed by both parties.

The traveling group will set off for Ziqiong City in thirty-seven days and then depart for the demon que in forty-two days.

The current strongest combat power in the camp—Cao Yi's realm has reached the Qi Cultivation Ninth Layer, and the command is preparing to give him an extra push during this free time.

If possible, strive to let him reach the Foundation Establishment Realm before departure.

The rabbits under Wei Fan's breakthrough collected some information back then, and breaking through to Foundation Establishment is not a particularly difficult barrier.

Breaking through to Foundation Establishment does not interfere with thunder tribulations; at least it's much easier than breaking through to the Core Formation Realm.

As the saying goes.

The higher the warrior's realm before departure, the greater their freedom at the demon que, and the less likely they are to make mistakes.

And as the command was drafting the accompanying list.

Thousands of miles away in Ziqiong City.

At this moment.

Inside Taihe Building.

"What? Yang Bolin is here?"

In the backyard of Taihe Building.

Ma Ning, who was sipping goji tea for health, made a soft sound of surprise, put down his teacup, and said to Gu Junming in front of him:

"It's strange. It's not even the agreed final payment date yet.....

Chief of Staff Gu, did he say what the matter was?"

Gu Junming shook his head. Since the two used Huaxia language, he wasn't worried about being overheard:

"No, he just said there's an important matter he wants to discuss with you.

Besides, he ordered two servings of stinky tofu as usual, one marinated and one deep-fried, didn't seem unusual.

But before I came, I reported this to the camp, and coincidentally, Teacher Mingmou was a guest at the command; Captain Lin asked for a live deduction.

Teacher Mingmou couldn't draw any specific conclusions, only confirmed that it had nothing to do with our final payment."

"I see..."

Ma Ning pondered for a moment and said:

"Then I'll go meet him, it mostly isn't anything bad.

Chief of Staff Gu, shall we stick to the old routine and cooperate once more?"

Gu Junming glanced at the recorder frequently worn on Ma Ning's chest, and said tacitly:

"Rest assured, the meeting circumstances will be transmitted back to the camp in real-time."

Ma Ning nodded and gestured invitingly:

"Then, Shopkeeper Gu, let's follow through with the full act; kindly lead the way."

A moment later.

The two reached the most luxurious private room on the fourth floor of Taihe Building.

Looking at the door slightly ajar before him.

Ma Ning adjusted his collar and knocked on the hard spot at the edge of the door:

"Shopkeeper Yang, are you there? May this old man come in?"

As soon as the words fell.

The sound of footsteps came from inside the room.

Within a few breaths, Yang Bolin's shrewd old face appeared before Ma Ning, enthusiastically saying:

"Shopkeeper Ma, long time no see, all well?"

"Thanks to Shopkeeper Yang's blessings, everything's fine."

Ma Ning cupped his hands politely towards him, then gave Gu Junming beside him a look.

Then he entered the room under Yang Bolin's guidance.

As soon as he entered.

The characteristic smell of stinky tofu greeted him—interestingly, perhaps due to a lack of stinky culture in the Damo Realm, the bunnies' stinky tofu was surprisingly popular.

From a sales perspective now.

Taihe Building and Shaxian Snack both gradually introduced various local specialty stinky tofus.

Such as Min Province's marinated steamed stinky tofu, Star City's black stinky tofu, and other variants like kimchi stinky tofu, sour and spicy stinky tofu, etc.

Ma Ning, though not a stinky tofu eater, is a bona fide Star City person, thus not feeling repulsed by the smell.

After sitting down.

He first poured tea for Ma Ning and himself, then asked:

"Shopkeeper Yang, has everything been going smoothly on Elder Yang's side these days?"

The Elder Yang Ma Ning referred to is naturally Yang Zhengchu.

Cultivators at the Core Formation Realm automatically upgrade to 'Elder' upon breaking through to the Nascent Soul Realm, a tacit rule of the Damo Realm.

Hearing Ma Ning mention Yang Zhengchu, a faint smile immediately appeared on Yang Bolin's face:

"Thank you, Shopkeeper Ma, for your concern, the Elder is well and should be preparing alone at the mansion for the demon que journey."

Then he paused and said:

"Shopkeeper Ma, given our current relationship, I won't beat around the bush.

I came not to reminisce, but to discuss something with your esteemed side."

Ma Ning was prepared for this, maintaining an unchanged expression as he lifted his tea:

"What would Shopkeeper Yang like to discuss? Speak freely."

"Then I'll speak straightforwardly...

The specific matter concerns our previous transaction's final payment; my side hopes to make a slight change in the payment method....er, Shopkeeper Ma, are you alright?"

"Cough cough....it's nothing."

Ma Ning patted his chest after getting a bit choked, gesturing he's fine, while his expression turned slightly peculiar.

Is this the so-called "poisonous milk" from Wang Qiang's expression?

Teacher Mingmou's accolades +1.

Then he looked at Yang Bolin, frowned, and asked:

"Shopkeeper Yang, didn't we reach an agreement on the final payment before?

Why is there now a readiness to change it?"

At the mention of the final payment issue, Ma Ning's expression immediately turned serious.

Though his personal relationship with Yang Bolin was good, they could probably become friends outside of their identities.

But the final payment is a major matter involving the entire camp, and even the speed of national development, and cannot include any private exchanges in it.

According to the agreement between the rabbits and the Yang Family back then.

Besides covering all material expenses during Yang Zhengchu's tribulation period, the Yang Family has to pay the rabbits an additional 500,000 spirit stones as a 'labor fee.'

Additionally.

Ma Ning verbally agreed with Yang Zhengchu for a supplementary transaction of 200,000 Happy Sticks at the celebration banquet.

Calculating at the unit price of 0.8 spirit stone per stick, it amounts to another 160,000 spirit stones.

660,000 spirit stones are no small sum.

Back then, Yang Bolin set up such a big scheme at Ziqiong Market, deducting the part from Tingyun Pavilion, the actual income was only about 300,000 spirit stones.

Though theoretically, the Yang Family should foresee the consequences of maliciously delaying the final payment.

But who can assure you that people aren't tempted by profit?

The same local cases are far too many, indeed even some lower-level official institutions set such traps.

Even if not openly refusing to pay, dragging it on under other names for a few months is entirely possible.

This is precisely why Ma Ning did not return to Chixian City with Lin Ziming and others:

He had to oversee the Yang Family paying the final payment before heading to the demon que, clear one account to open another.

At this moment.

Facing Ma Ning's eyes that had grown considerably sharp.

Yang Bolin instead seemed very confident.

Seeing him pour Ma Ning another cup of tea, he gestured invitingly:

"Shopkeeper Ma, have a sip of tea first.

Your side can rest assured, the Yang Family has no intention to delay the final payment,

The change I mentioned refers to inquiring whether your side is willing to accept some cities owned by the Yang Family as substitutes, to settle the spirit stone transaction by barter.....

Ah, Shopkeeper Ma, are you choked again?"

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Note:

There's an event happening in the comment section on the 5th; the first to leave a message, arranged by fan value, can achieve the title of fan for the top ten.

Based on my observation, it seems that the helmsman is about enough, estimating that 8000 or so fan value stewards could also possibly steal a march, since some readers who donate more might be cultivating.....