357: Chapter 15 Gift-Giving_1 357: Chapter 15 Gift-Giving_1 The carriage moved along the thoroughfare, with the two n sitting opposite each other.
The curtain was gently lowered, which already blocked the noise of the street.
The array patterns carved into the carriage body were enough to prevent prying.
“What are you planning to do?” asked Jiang Wang.
Since they had already been to the Jubao Business Association, their whereabouts could no longer be kept secret from Zhongxuan Zun.
Whatever they intended to do, they had to act quickly.
Because once Zhongxuan Zun’s subsequent moves started, they would likely be too overwheld to respond, and thereafter exhausted from running for their lives!
He did not ask “What should we do?” because soone like Zhongxuan Sheng would never be at a loss.
“For the Jubao Business Association, they are currently at an advantage in their competition with the Business Alliance.
It’s the ti to extend their lead.
The operations in Yang Country can hardly bypass the Zhong Xuan Family.
As for whether Zhong Xuan Family’s leader is or Zhongxuan Zun, it makes no difference.
The reason they chose Zhongxuan Zun is simply because they think that at this ti, Zhongxuan Zun can offer them greater help!”
With determination, Zhongxuan Sheng said, “I want to make them realize that they are wrong, trendously wrong!”
Proving the Jubao Business Association wrong was no easy feat.
Because they were actually right!
Discounting the battle in Yang Region, Zhongxuan Zun indeed could provide greater help to the Jubao Business Association, in all aspects.
Whether it was his own network and influence, or his say within the family, he held considerable advantages over Zhongxuan Sheng.
The people of the Jubao Business Association were not blind or foolish; on the contrary, they were a group of extrely astute rchants who, in matters of business, valued profit above all else.
They brought out resources to collaborate with Zhongxuan Sheng because they needed to defeat the Business Alliance, and in Yang Region, there was a trendous opportunity.
Now, turning to work with Zhongxuan Zun, they did so because they saw even brighter prospects ahead.
But since Zhongxuan Sheng said this, he naturally had his own plan in mind.
So Jiang Wang simply asked, “What do you need to do?”
“If I rember correctly, you have a good relationship with Xu Xiangqian of Qingya Academy?” Zhongxuan Sheng inquired.
Jiang Wang pondered briefly: “We share a bond of kindred spirits!
But we haven’t spent much ti together, so it’s uncertain if he would be willing to offer any significant help.”
He needed to clarify the nature of their relationship to prevent Zhongxuan Sheng from having any unrealistic expectations that could affect his entire plan.
“A bond of kindred spirits is enough!
No need for significant help,” Zhongxuan Sheng replied, tapping his thigh.
It was not a specially made carriage, and he felt constrained sitting in it, but at that mont, he could not afford to be choosy: “You only need to arrange a eting with Li Longchuan through him.”
“et Li Longchuan?” Jiang Wang expressed doubtfully: “It was obvious from the encounter outside Heavenly Abode Secret Land that he seems reluctant to get involved in the dispute between you and Zhongxuan Zun.”
“I also do not need him to be of significant help, just to give him a gift,” said Zhongxuan Sheng.
“A gift he cannot refuse!”
Jiang Wang raised his eyebrows: “The Qiu Mount Bow?”
“Do you think he could refuse it?” Zhongxuan Sheng asked.
After killing Ji Cheng, the Qiu Mount Bow, the hereditary treasure of the Ji family of Tianxiong, had beco Zhongxuan Sheng’s spoils of war.
This famous bow was considered a valuable treasure, especially for those skilled in archery, surpassing all other divine weapons.
When it ca to giving gifts, Zhongxuan Sheng was indeed generous.
After thinking it over, Jiang Wang said, “Any master of archery would be unable to refuse the Qiu Mount Bow, but giving such a significant gift hastily may cause him to hesitate instead.”
“That is exactly why it should be given in such a way.
What has the Shin Li Clan never seen before?
What do they lack?
If the gift is too insignificant, he wouldn’t even bother taking a look!” Zhongxuan Sheng retorted.
He then took out a storage box and handed it over, “In this storage box, there is nothing but a Qiu Mount Bow.
I’m troubling you to deliver it!”
The task was not difficult, as Xu Xiangqian was still in Linzi at the ti.
Qingya Academy had a sub-court in Linzi, and Xu Xiangqian had invited Jiang Wang there before, but due to a series of incidents, it had not happened.
Jiang Wang took the storage box and then asked, “Just to deliver a gift?”
“Just give the gift, no need to say or do anything else.”
Jiang Wang nodded, signalling his understanding, “I’ll go right away.
Is there anything else I should pay attention to?”
Zhongxuan Sheng was silent for a mont, then raised his eyes to look at him and said, “Brother, I’m dragging you into gambling with again!”
Jiang Wang simply laughed and said, “Your luck at gambling is always very good!”
He stood up, lifted the curtain, and left.
Watching the sedan curtain drop again, Zhongxuan Sheng murmured, “You didn’t even ask how big the gamble is or what it’s about!”
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Unlike the main Academy, the Qingya Linzi Sub-court is just a regular academy that teaches only reading and not cultivation.
This is because any sect established within Qi Country that teaches and practices cultivation must be regulated by the governnt of Qi Country.
They have certain responsibilities and duties in normal tis, and cannot refuse conscription during tis of war.
Being one of the top four academies in the world and ranking very high within the Confucianist Gate, Qingya Academy did not wish to be restricted.
For these reasons, this sub-court was forbidden to teach the ways of cultivation.
Of course, since Qingya Academy itself did not take any national stance, its disciples were known to serve in various countries.
Qi Country also would not treat them too harshly, preventing local talent from flourishing.
Apart from not being allowed to teach the ways of cultivation, the Qingya Sub-court was still treated with considerable respect in other aspects.
In this sub-court, the particularly bright and outstanding scholars might also be selected to be brought to the main Academy for cultivation, thereby stepping onto a transcendent path.
After all, it largely resembled an ordinary private school in most respects.
Xu Xiangqian, traveling to study in Qi, took up a post as an academy instructor at the Qingya Linzi Sub-court.
After winning the Divine Power Seed in the Heavenly Abode Secret Land, he spent his days loitering around Linzi.
When Jiang Wang found the sub-court, Xu Xiangqian was not there.
If not for the head of the sub-court calculating the ti and saying the man would return soon, Jiang Wang would have considered going out to search.
After waiting less than the ti it took to burn two incense sticks, which was like nurturing the Heaven and Earth Lonely Island for a mont, Xu Xiangqian indeed returned with a glowing face and a breeze in his robes.
“Back from gathering inspiration today, hey!” He looked inside the courtyard and leaned forward with his strikingly large forehead, “Isn’t this Brother Jiang?
What wind blew you here?”
Jiang Wang squinted at him and asked, “What inspiration did you gather, then?”
Xu Xiangqian chuckled and lowered his voice, “Warm Jade Pavilion.”
But it was not because he was embarrassed.
He glanced outside, “Better not let that old pedant hear.”
The so-called “Warm Fragrance and Tender Jade” made it clear what kind of place Warm Jade Pavilion was.
With Xu Xiangqian’s identity as a core disciple of Qingya Academy and a student of the renowned Confucianist Mo Ya, the sub-court headmaster, no matter how much of an “old pedant”, had no say over Xu’s comings and goings.
This alone revealed that although Xu appeared not to be upright, he deeply respected his teachers and valued integrity.
With a smile, Jiang Wang said, “I’m ashad to say that since we parted ways in the Heavenly Abode Secret Land, I have not kept in touch.
Today, I’ve co to seek sothing from Brother Xu, indeed, I have a request!”
Xu Xiangqian imdiately lifted his robe and sat down opposite Jiang Wang, then solemnly said, “Brother Jiang, feel free to speak your mind.”
Being evasive and beating around the bush is not the way to maintain a friendship.
Jiang Wang didn’t try to conceal the fact that he had co to ask for a favor, and went straight to the point, “I ask Brother Xu to be a middleman and arrange a eting with Li Longchuan from the Shin Li Clan!”
“That’s no issue at all!” Xu Xiangqian agreed without hesitation.
“Just one thing,” he said earnestly, “I’ll only be responsible for getting you two to et.
I won’t be involved in anything else.
Whatever your reason for eting him, I won’t take a stance.
Li Longchuan and I have a good relationship, and I can’t put him in a difficult position!”
That’s a true gentleman, straightforward and unpretentious, without diminishing his sincerity.
Jiang Wang nodded and said, “That is only right!”
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