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Chapter 1555: Chapter 88: The Wang Family Rolls Up the Immortal Dynasty! A Great Wind Arises (Seeking Monthly Tickets)_6

The others in the storefront had been busy all morning, and it was finally time for lunch break. They used the chance to rest or attend to their own matters.

Sunlight streamed through the windows, casting a hazy glow over everything in the shop, lending the place an air of peaceful serenity.

Just then—

A massive shadow fell across the sky.

A gigantic Cloud Manta flying ship pierced through the clouds, gliding gracefully as it descended into the docking yard.

Once it steadied, tow vehicles from the square drove over to guide the flying ship, slowly swiveling its body until it eventually docked at a designated berth on the yard’s edge.

Soon enough, the rear hatch of the Cloud Manta flying ship opened, and a group of crew members began unloading cargo from within.

The moment Shopkeeper Chai saw the commotion, he knew business was coming his way.

Sure enough, it wasn’t long before a middle-aged man in luxurious attire strolled into the store, his plump face beaming with confidence. “Old Chai, prepare twenty ox carts for me. Same as always, put the bill on Yao’s Air Transport’s account.”

“Whoa~ Old Tan, did you strike it rich? You’re in such a good mood.” Shopkeeper Chai folded away the **Immortal City Daily**, walking over with a broad smile to exchange pleasantries.

“Rich? Pfft~” The round-faced middle-aged man chuckled, shaking his head. “The truly rich are the big shots. Me? I’m barely hitching their wagon, picking up scraps where I can.”

If Wang Licui were here, she would’ve instantly recognized this plump middle-aged man—it was that same shopkeeper she had crossed paths with many times before.

Having suffered heavy losses twice at Wang Licui’s hands, the shopkeeper had since learned his lesson and dared not act against her anymore.

The last time Wang Licui and the Wang family traveled to the Immortal Dynasty aboard a Cloud Manta flying ship, the shopkeeper had gone above and beyond, bustling around diligently to serve them until they felt completely at ease. Thanks to that, he managed to regain favor and even earned some merit points.

As the shopkeepers chatted, the staff inside the store had already sprung into action. Some were busy recording accounts, while others prepared the ox carts with swift efficiency.

In no time, massive carts hauled by giant Ironback Spirit Cows rolled into the docking yard, lining up neatly to be loaded with cargo.

The Spirit Cow carts provided by Weichi’s Vehicle and Horse Association were all enormous box carts, capable of transporting tens of thousands of pounds of goods in a single trip. A transaction involving twenty such carts was a sizable business deal even for Weichi’s company.

The plump shopkeeper and Shopkeeper Chai followed the carts to the yard, standing by the cargo area to supervise and direct the crew and workers as they loaded the goods.

Owing to the long transport distance and the occasional storms encountered in midair, the goods onboard the Cloud Manta flying ship were stored in uniform-sized wooden crates to ensure safety. From the outside, it was impossible to tell what was inside.

“Old Tan, judging by the look of pride on your face, this batch of goods must be quite valuable.” Shopkeeper Chai’s years as a seasoned manager gave him an exceptional eye for detail; seeing how excessively cautious the crew was, he immediately sensed something extraordinary.

He glanced at the plump shopkeeper. “We’ve been old friends for over a century now—you’ve got to give me a hint so I can warn my staff to be extra careful.”

Chai had worked at Weichi’s Vehicle and Horse Association for over a hundred years. Back when the plump shopkeeper was still working at the Immortal City Yao’s Airfreight Branch, the two had already established ties. As such, their conversations naturally had a casual tone.

The plump shopkeeper chuckled slyly. “Since you’re curious, consider it a treat—I’ll let you see for yourself.”

He brought Shopkeeper Chai aboard the ship and motioned to the crew to open one of the wooden crates in front of him.

Inside the box lay exquisitely crafted glassware, as beautiful as works of art. From lampshades to cups, plates, and bowls, the assortment was dazzling.

Shopkeeper Chai instantly sucked in a sharp breath.

Glassware wasn’t rare, but glassware of this level of intricacy—made with such precision and grace—was something he had never seen before. And to see such a large quantity in one shipment! Given the inherent worth of glassware, if the entire batch was of this caliber, the cargo was worth an astronomical amount.

He shot the plump shopkeeper a look of envy. “Glassware is notoriously delicate—it can’t withstand knocks or falls. You can rest assured; I’ll make sure my staff handles everything carefully to ensure you receive the goods in pristine condition.”

“I’ll count on you, old friend,” said the plump shopkeeper smugly. “Not to brag, but this entire batch uses a new technique from Dongqian Country. Part of it is destined for direct delivery to the Immortal Court’s Internal Affairs Office. If anything gets damaged, I’d really be in hot water.”

Shopkeeper Chai’s envy deepened, so much so that his eyes reddened slightly.

The Yao family truly lived up to their reputation, backed by King Chaoyang—no wonder their business had reached all the way to the Internal Affairs Office of the Immortal Court. Any random transaction of theirs was laden with profit. In contrast, those with Weichi’s association had to scrape by, earning little more than sweat-soaked wages.

As they spoke, one of the crew members transporting goods suddenly tripped over something. He stumbled forward and dropped the wooden crate he was carrying.

With a dull “thud,” the crate struck the ground corner-first, jolting the lid open. A few black Xuan Iron ingots spilled out, rolling several times before coming to a stop.

The crew member’s face instantly turned pale with terror.

The plump shopkeeper’s expression darkened immediately as he barked furiously, “How do you move cargo?! Didn’t we tell you to be careful? To be careful! Were my words stuffed into a dog’s belly?!?”

“S-Sorry!”

The crew member hurriedly bowed his head, stammering an apology with trembling lips.

After venting for a while, the plump shopkeeper finally calmed down a bit, waving the flustered crew member away imperiously.

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