Longteng Trading Company?
Long Chen was stunned. They actually showed up? Is he here to demand someone?
There was a huge feud between Long Chen and Longteng Trading Company. The people of Longteng Trading Company had caused the deaths of the Bai siblings, and this hatred could never be let go.
The Bai siblings, such kind and pure people, were persecuted by them all the way, and in the end, they used despicable tricks to kill them, leaving Long Chen no chance to help.
In his heart, Long Chen had already prepared to fight Longteng Trading Company to the bitter end, but after returning, due to various trivial matters, he hadn't had time to cause trouble for Longteng Trading Company.
And now, they actually showed up. Clearly, the visitor was hostile. Judging by the pace of communication between Ziyan Tian and Nie Yingtian, they must have just received news that Long Chen was robbing Longteng Trading Company repeatedly.
Whether it was Huayun Trading Company or Longteng Trading Company, they could not directly exchange messages with Ziyan Tian; otherwise, news from the Qiankun Cauldron would have already reached Nie Ying Tian.
Other heavens must cross the Heavenly River from Purple Flame Heaven to reach Nie Ying Heaven. The river between Purple Flame Heaven and Nie Ying Tian cannot be crossed via teleportation arrays.
Even Lingxiao Academy, because of its foundation stone, can cross the Heavenly River between Ming Hao Heaven and Ziyan Heaven, but it cannot directly cross Nie Ying Heaven.
Therefore, news about Ziyan Tian would take at least half a year to reach Nie Ying Tian, meaning Longteng Trading Company had already received the news for half a year.
However, just yesterday, Nie Ying Tian underwent a huge change. With the appearance of the Saint King Arena, it is said that the Milky Way will also change, and the Demon Eye may be affected by unknown forces and shut down.
In this way, crossing the Heavenly River would mean no need to take a detour along a specific route; instead, it could cross directly. At the same time, Heavenly Venerable experts could seize the opportunity to cross the river without being killed by the terrifying beings within it.
It seems that with the appearance of the Saint King Arena, the order of heaven and earth has become peaceful, and no major powers dare to raise arms recklessly.
The original Saint King Assembly was a grand event honored by all races. During the event, the major clans were forbidden from attacking each other, as they had to keep the promises made by their ancestors.
Moreover, if anyone dares to invade and massacre other races on a large scale at this time, legends say they will be captured by the Heavenly Dao and bring misfortune.
There are many rumors, but whether they are true or false is impossible to verify. However, one thing is true: during the Saint King Assembly, the major clans of the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths will not make major moves. Unless provoked, they generally won't easily launch large-scale wars.
And the Saint King Arena had only just appeared yesterday, so Long Chen was certain that news of the battle with the Vermilion Bird Empire hadn't arrived yet. Longteng Trading Company was simply here to stir up trouble.
"Tell them to wait a moment, I'll be right there." It seemed he was already used to such things, the president said calmly.
"I'll go with you. I want to see what kind of people Longteng Trading Company is really all about." Long Chen said.
After Long Chen said this, the president hesitated for a moment, but finally nodded and agreed to meet with the people from Longteng Trading Company with him.
Guo Ran and the others couldn't get involved in this kind of matter. After all, it wasn't a war. Huayun Trading Company only discussed business, and Long Chen could accompany the president alone.
"President, our Huayun Trading Company operates with integrity and is honest to all ages. Why is it that in Nieying Heaven, our business can't compete with Longteng Trading Company?" Leaving the residence and walking side by side with the president, Long Chen couldn't help but ask.
In the message Huayun Trading Company sent to Long Chen, it also introduced the current situation of Huayun Trading Company in Nieying Heaven. Huayun Trading Company's share in Nieying Heaven was about 30%, while Longteng Trading Company's reached an astonishing 60%, twice the scale of Huayun Trading Company.
The remaining ten percent were all miscellaneous trading firms, which couldn't compare to Huayun Trading Company or Longteng Trading Company.
However, this ratio left Long Chen somewhat puzzled. He believed Huayun Trading Company's business style and merchants' quality were the highest, while Longteng Trading Company's group were like bandits—the two were simply incomparable.
"Two words: skill." The president smiled faintly.
"Oh?" How to put it? Long Chen asked.
The president smiled slightly and said, "Before joining Huayun Trading Company, I was once a desperate fugitive, moving between good and evil.
Later, it was the God of Wealth who favored me, leading me to Huayun Trading Company. There is a saying in the Classic of Wealth that deeply touched my heart and changed my destiny.
To put that sentence simply: everyone is a merchant, gaining benefits through exchange. Everything in their hands is a commodity, and as long as the profit is generous, they will sell without limit.
This includes their youth, life, and soul, even their faith. In conflicts of interest, they lose themselves, lose their direction, and ultimately, for profit, they resort to any means.
Merchants are the most terrifying, because in their eyes, anything comes with a price mark, and as long as the offer is generous, they will sell it.
These things—even including family affection, friendship, romance, truth, and faith—if a group of faithless businessmen were to control the world, the world would be on the verge of collapse. "
The words of the elder are like the evening drum and morning bell, striking straight to the soul and provoking deep reflection." Long Chen said, moved.
His words were perfect. To put it bluntly, business is also human, and business nature is human nature—the two are universal.
"This is the divine teaching of the God of Wealth, not something a foolish old man like me can say. When I joined Huayun Trading Company, a senior during the assessment asked me, 'In your heart, what can't be sold?'" The president laughed.
"How did the president respond?" Long Chen also laughed.
"My answer is, wife and kids." The president laughed heartily.
Long Chen also smiled, then asked, "And then?" "
And then there was nothing more?"
"So you pass now?" Long Chen asked in surprise.
"Yeah, it passed."
Long Chen nodded and said, "I see. Actually, this question asks where your bottom line lies." "
Sir, you are truly clever and wise. I was stunned for a long time before I figured out the key point." The president praised him.
Long Chen said, "Then I understand. Huayun Trading Company has its own bottom line in business. Some things can be managed, some things cannot, such as fairness and conscience." The
president chuckled, neither confirming nor denying it, as if this question was subjective and had no real answer, making it inconvenient to answer.
Long Chen couldn't help but sigh. Huayun Trading Company truly was full of talent. From top to bottom, everyone was admirable. Just this alone made countless inheritances far beyond their reach.
Most importantly, in their eyes, Long Chen could see selflessness and fearlessness. Everyone lived so fulfilled and contented, which made Long Chen admire him and envy him deeply.
"Long Chen, you've got some nerve."
Long Chen and the president chatted and laughed, and before they knew it, they had already entered a large hall. As soon as they entered, they heard a sharp shout