Even with the support of Long Yan Academy, it was impossible, after all, Long Yan Academy was only the preeminent academy in Anyun Country, and other countries all had academies with similar or greater strength.
In any case, Mu Hanyan and Mu Nan’s words sounded more like the grandiose vows children make while playing house, akin to the solemn promises made between two bare-bottod kids, rely a punchline to a joke.
At that ti, they could never have imagined, that this joke would one day beco reality, Nanyan Comrce would beco the most dazzling star on the Holy Court Continent, and right now, that very star was on the rise from Heishi City.
Before even setting foot in Nanmu Auction, Mu Hanyan and Mu Nan could already feel the difference.
In just one day’s ti, yesterday’s events had spread throughout the surrounding small towns, with many people drawn by its reputation, curious to see what was so extraordinary about Nanmu Auction.
Outside, the previously quiet marketplace suddenly buzzed with activity. rchants and cultivators traveling between the nearby towns were in ceaseless flow, while they inquired about the location of Nanmu Auction and discussed it in hushed tones with the vendors lining the streets.
These rchants naturally felt a mix of envy and resentnt toward the sudden rise of Nanmu Auction.
"Hmph, what’s so great about Nanmu Auction, who knows who’s behind it — a new player disrupting the rules that all the major trade guilds have long agreed on, just throwing money around to drum up business, let’s see how long they can hold up," soone complained bitterly.
"Indeed, they shouldn’t think that just because they’re backed by Long Yan Academy, they can rest easy," another person added with a venomous hope, "they’ve offended the big chambers of comrce, and they’ll surely have to deal with the consequences."
Mu Hanyan and Mu Nan heard many such comnts along their way.
"It seems we’ve beco the target of public criticism," Mu Nan said with a wry smile.
"Do you think a tiger from the mountains would be afraid of a few sheep?" Mu Hanyan, however, remained unfazed and chuckled, "They’re just clowns prancing on stage. It’s a waste of our energy to give them any thought."
Mu Nan’s eyes lit up, chiding himself for his pettiness. Mu Hanyan was right. Compared to their grand ambitions, what were a few insignificant rchants in Heishi City? Like sheep facing a lion, no matter how much anger, dissatisfaction, or hatred they harbored, what difference could it make?
Huayue’s and Master Qu’s attitudes changed subtly when they saw the confidence brimming on Mu Hanyan’s face. Suddenly, they felt that it might not be as simple as child’s play. But could it really be possible?
Even though they knew the chances of success were slim, at that mont, sothing deep within them was ignited, their blood heated with a naless expectation.
That thing, for Mu Nan, who was passionately invested in comrce, was ambition, but for them, it was the perennial heart of a true warrior!
Upon arriving at Nanmu Auction, Mu Nan summoned Housekeeper Sun, and announced the rebranding of Nanmu Auction to Nanyan Comrce, along with Mu Hanyan taking charge of the chamber of comrce.
Seeing Mu Nan willing to give away thirty percent of his hard work, Housekeeper Sun might have grumbled in the past, but now he had no objections at all.
Who was Mu Hanyan? That was the sa Star Divination Master that even his ntor had to show extre deference to, and flatter until even he, as a disciple, felt nauseated. For him to be willing to take charge of Nanyan Comrce, that was an opportunity they could hardly even wish for.
Not only did he have no objections to Mu Nan’s decision, but he was utterly impressed. Such breadth of vision and courage at such a young age, his future achievents were likely to exceed his initial expectations.
"By the way, where is Master Qu?" having settled the important matters, Mu Nan asked Housekeeper Sun.
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