Protect Our Clan Leader

Chapter 1540: Chapter 85 Insignificant Character from Dongqian_4

“Brother Langtai is overthinking it,” Yun Mengyu had already prepared a countermeasure before coming and was not surprised by his reaction, she continued calmly, “We neither intend to purchase nor rob the Han Clan of their Mysterious Iron Ingots. We plan to borrow them!”

“Borrow?”

Both Han Langtai and Han Qixuan looked at each other in bewilderment.

Was this fourth princess out of her mind?

The Han Clan didn’t even want to sell the ingots, let alone lend them out. Currently, the price of Mysterious Iron Ingots was climbing higher and higher, and the future market outlook was incredibly promising… To let go of the ingots at this time would surely result in a loss.

The cunningly astute Han Qixuan’s eyes swiveled as he prepared to tactfully refuse, but Yun Mengyu raised her ten fingers and said, “Three years’ time, I borrow ten and return thirteen!”

Han Qixuan was taken aback for a moment, uncertainly looking at Yun Mengyu, “Your Highness the Fourth Princess, you mean…?”

“Quite simple, we intend to borrow enough Mysterious Iron Ingots to forge a hundred thousand sets of Black Armor, and in three years, I will repay you with ingots enough for a hundred and thirty thousand sets,” Yun Mengyu explained earnestly.

“Can these words be taken seriously?”

Han Qixuan stood up suddenly, his eyes shining with keen anticipation.

Over the years, the Han and Wei Families had been secretly stockpiling Mysterious Iron and driving up the prices together. As both families controlled a significant portion of the Mysterious Iron Vein production in the entire Immortal Dynasty, they had always cooperated smoothly.

This time, the target price set by the two families was eight hundred Immortal Crystals per set. Moreover, they insisted on selling them uniformly—no under-the-table deals were allowed.

Calculating by this price, a hundred thousand sets would be eighty million Immortal Crystals!

This was almost the entirety of the Han Clan’s reserves, the culmination of centuries of diligent accumulation, all relying on this windfall to swell their wealth.

However, Yun Mengyu’s proposal meant that in three years, they would receive a repayment of ingots for a hundred and thirty thousand sets. Based on eight hundred per set, that would amount to an extra twenty-four million Immortal Crystals, not including the potential price increases of the ingots over the three years.

How much money was that?

It was equivalent to a standard Dao-level Item! And if exchanged for Divine Spiritual Treasures, at least five could be purchased!

Even for a Prominent Family of the first rank, accumulating such an immense fortune would take a very long time.

It must be said, Yun Mengyu’s proposal was incredibly tempting.

For a moment, Han Qixuan’s breathing grew heavier.

“What if the Fourth Princess cannot gather that many Mysterious Iron Ingots by that time?” Han Langtai wasn’t blinded by the potential profit and asked with a frown.

“Then we will compensate the Han Clan based on the highest market price of Mysterious Iron Ingots at the time, paying the difference in full, with a guaranteed minimum price of eight hundred Immortal Crystals per set,” Yun Mengyu quickly rattled off the figures, “Which means, the worst outcome for the Han Clan in three years will be a compensation of one hundred and four million Immortal Crystals. Of course, we will prioritize using Mysterious Iron Ingots to replenish your stock.”

It was only then that Jade Spirit True Monarch set down the teacup she had been holding all along and said indifferently, “This matter, both myself and the King of the North’s Mansion can guarantee.”

Despite appearing very calm on the surface, her heart was filled with many emotions.

Two eleven-year-olds had hatched a terrifying plan involving billions of Immortal Crystals. Poor Jiang Yuling in all her life had yet to witness such an immense sum firsthand~~

“Very well, very well~~ Since Jade Spirit True Monarch and the King of the North’s Mansion are guaranteeing it, then this old man can lend with peace of mind. I can also contribute to the Human Alliance this way.”

Upon hearing that, what else could make Han Qixuan feel uncertain?

He immediately agreed with a smile.

However, not completely swept away by the prospect of profit, he lightly coughed and said very seriously, “Nevertheless, there are two conditions from Han regarding this matter.”

“Firstly, this must be kept secret, and everyone present must swear an oath of secrecy to not reveal even the slightest information to outsiders. Secondly, all terms must be clearly written down on paper, forming a written agreement, so if the King of the North’s Mansion and Jade Spirit True Monarch fail to repay, Han can seek adjudication from the Immortal Supreme and the Immortal Emperor.”

Only with these provisions could he dare to lend out the stockpile with confidence.

“Naturally. The secrecy of this matter is of utmost importance, after all, we also do not wish for the Demonic Dynasty to become aware of this, to avoid it becoming the catalyst for the next great war between Immortal and Demon,” Yun Mengyu said, her little face equally serious and solemn.

But don’t be fooled by her calm appearance, she was bursting with joy on the inside, so excited she was almost hopping up and down; only by maintaining a stern face could she prevent herself from laughing then and there.

Rich was right. Wealth captivates hearts; greed is the original sin.~~

As long as the stakes are high enough, even the most preposterous of things can become reality.

Of course, Yun Mengyu didn’t plan on playing fast and loose with her princessly reputation. She would definitely pay back every single Mysterious Iron Ingot to the Han Clan in three years.

As for the process in between and whether the Han Clan would end up riddled with regret, that was none of her concern. After all, everything would be fulfilled as written in the contract.

Now, what was it that Rich said?

Strategic borrowing to short sell.

Yes, “strategic borrowing to short sell.”

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