Pillar of Yita

Tus listened to her words, snorted coldly, and turned to look at the three of them, ”Such a large guild alliance like the Descendants of Flor, do they really need to inform you in advance about what resources they require?”

”No, that’s unnecessary, but coincidentally, yesterday we had a conflict with the Descendants of Flor at the port, and then they immediately snatched the items we wanted from your guild at a high price. I guess there is no connection there, is there?”

Mr. Silian was slightly taken aback by the words and stopped.

Tus’s face changed, hurriedly said, ”Your conflict with the Descendants of Flor is your own business, we don’t care what they buy the items for. Whether it’s actually useful or for revenge against you, as far as we’re concerned, as long as the goods can be sold at a higher price, that’s all that matters.”

But Tang Xin killed with words, squinting her attractive eyes, ”Can they really sell it?”

Mr. Silian came to a complete halt, he wasn’t stupid, looked at Tus beside him, ”Mr. Tus, you said the Descendants of Flor bought these Earth Origin Crystals to build a positioning teleportation array?”

Tus took a deep breath, vaguely feeling that things were developing in a bad direction, ”...that’s what they say.”

”Is that so?” Tang Xin countered, ”Then we can sign the contract now, when do the Descendants of Flor intend to complete the transaction with you?”

Tus was already sweating, gave a dry laugh, ”How would I know... but of course the sooner, the better, but for these things, it really depends on the buyer’s requirements...”

But Mr. Silian’s words immediately dispelled his thoughts, ”Mr. Tus, ask the Descendants of Flor when they want the goods?”

Tus looked at Tang Xin with a murderous gaze, but reluctantly took out the Communication Crystal, then pretended to fumble and stumble through a conversation on the other side, only then closing the crystal.

He looked at Mr. Silian, then at the others, his voice suddenly much quieter, ”Half a month...”

Tang Xin looked at Mr. Silian, smiled, ”Mr. Silian, I’ve said all I need to say, can you still accept this transaction?”

Mr. Silian did not answer her, he pondered for a moment, then said to Tus, ”Mr. Tus, how much deposit are the Descendants of Flor willing to give?”

Tus’s throat was dry, the Descendants of Flor people can’t possibly give a deposit, if the deposit is paid, can it be retrieved?

This batch of Earth Origin Crystals totals half a ton, market value estimated at about four million Lysel. Even if the deposit was thirty percent, that’s one hundred and twenty thousand.

The Descendants of Flor people asked him to teach the other side a lesson, promising him numerous benefits, but how could they realistically spend over a hundred thousand on this?

If those people truly dared to do so, it would cause trouble within the guild.

Originally, he thought this was a simple matter, it wasn’t the first time he’d done such a thing.

Moreover, even if it were known that the Descendants of Flor were behind the scenes, would those Free Summoners dare to retaliate?

But he never expected that someone would actually dare oppose the Descendants of Flor.

Not only that, but not even delay a moment, the other party came sooner than expected.

”Mr. Silian,” Tus wiped his sweat, ”The contract hasn’t been finalized yet, rushing them for a deposit seems a bit inappropriate.”

”Then tell the Descendants of Flor,” Mr. Silian remained unmoved, ”either finalize the contract today, trading deposit, we can wait for follow-up payments, or I’ll have to sell these items to others.”

”Silian,” Tus’s voice became blunt, ”You’re going to offend the Descendants of Flor, have you considered the guild’s development?”

”So you’re admitting,” Mr. Silian looked at the man, ”that you knew early on the Descendants of Flor purchased these Earth Origin Crystals for revenge, Mr. Tus?”

”No,” Tus’s expression changed, he couldn’t admit to that, immediately shook his head, ”I, I was only considering a possibility.”

He earnestly pleaded, ”Silian, we don’t care what they buy these things for.”

”But the premise is that it must be sellable,” under Tus’s murderous gaze, Tang Xin casually remarked again, ”The risk here, Mr. Silian can’t be unaware, right?”

”Silian, this, this is just her side of the story.”

Tang Xin chuckled, ”Is that so? But there’s more to say.”

She took a Record Crystal from Hilveld’s hand, handing it over, ”Although our transaction with your guild might not be completed, there’s an old saying in our world - business that fails still leaves goodwill, this is a small gift for your guild, Mr. Silian, if you don’t mind, you can take a look first.”

Tus already had a bad feeling, looking at Tang Xin like she had seen a ghost, ”What is that?”

But Mr. Silian gave him a glance, then looked at the crystal, already having some expectations. He said nothing, opened the crystal to take a look, his expression quickly turned cold.

From his angle, the young people behind him could also see the images on the crystal, prompting a slew of gasps and exclamations.

Among everyone, it was Tus who couldn’t see the crystal’s contents, only feeling Mr. Silian’s gaze becoming colder, growing increasingly uneasy inside.

Finally, Mr. Silian clenched his hand, angrily commanded, ”Arrest this traitor!”

The young people behind him were already itching to act, as soon as the order was given, they immediately swarmed up, twisted Tus’s arms and pressed him to the ground.

The latter emitted a pig-like scream, ”What’s this, what’s this, you can’t treat me like this!”

Mr. Silian felt a wave of disgust, didn’t bother speaking more to this person, tossed the crystal toward him.

Tus’s mouth gaped wide, just able to see within the crystal, capturing his residence in Orlenze, and in the image, someone was walking out of his room.

Though he couldn’t make out the person’s face, their garb was unmistakable, they were from the Descendants of Flor.

The scene was set in the dead of night, his private meeting with the Descendants of Flor obviously couldn’t have any excuses.

Even Tus himself was dumbfounded, his face turning paper-white, only thinking – who filmed this scene?

How could the Descendants of Flor lack such basic vigilance?

Moreover, how did these people guess that the Descendants of Flor would come to find him?

This had only been a day and a night, how could he be exposed so quickly?

He hadn’t yet figured it out, but Mr. Silian was unlikely to give him the chance to comprehend.

Mr. Silian wasn’t planning on dealing with the guild’s scandal in front of outsiders, he just bent down to pick up the crystal, then looked at the three young people before him.

The other party wasn’t old, but their methods clearly exceeded expectations.

He thought about it, said to Tang Xin, ”I apologize for the embarrassment. But with such circumstances, I must consult the Chairman’s opinion on the transaction now. If the Descendants of Flor aren’t willing to put up the deposit, I’ll recommend the Chairman sell the items to you—”

”Thank you, Mr. Silian.” Tang Xin politely smiled, expressing no concern.

At this point, the matter was settled, even if the Descendants of Flor intervened, it was meaningless. Unless they truly put forth this sum, but that was virtually impossible.

Fang Hong estimated they’d linger here for a few more days, hence she wasn’t in a rush.

The three watched the group from art of contention walk away, only Fang Hong remained somewhat incredulous.

Tang Xin then turned back, smiling at him, ”How was it, bro, was this little drama exciting?”

Fang Hong was a bit speechless, ”Since you had the Record Crystals, why didn’t you tell me earlier?”

”Saying it too early spoils the magic, Lord Captain,” Hilveld answered with a squinting smile, ”The Record Crystal’s contents aren’t that fatal, it only functions best when the other party is already predisposed to suspicion.”

”Agreed,” Tang Xin nodded, ”Miss Hilveld is right, I wanted the crystal to have a decisive effect. Once suspicion is raised, they’ll investigate further, and since that guy was inherently problematic, things will only become clearer with more examination.”

She said all in one breath, then suddenly realized her position seemed a bit off, awkwardly glanced at Miss Ship’s Officer, but the latter only smiled.

Yet Fang Hong just listened, astounded.

He glanced at Tang Xin, then at the nicely smiling Hilveld, just thinking he must never offend his Ship’s Officer and cousin in the future.

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