A Royal Merchant!
This was the goal nearly every merchant aspired to.
It was no longer just a matter of profit; it was a symbol of identity and status!
Currently, in the pharmaceutical industry of East Sea City, only a handful of families could truly compete with him.
Among them was the Su family.
The middle-aged man hadn’t been very confident before, but now that he had this thousand-year Tianshan snow lotus, he was one hundred percent certain!
“Heaven is helping the Liu family!”
…
After the Su family and Ye Xiaoyun had left, Asura hurried down in the elevator.
“Lord Qilin, my four subordinates have just arrived.
They—”
Before Asura could finish, Xiao Changge cut him off.
“What have you found out about the matter I asked you to investigate?”
Upon hearing this, Asura’s expression grew solemn.
After a moment’s hesitation, he said, “Lord Qilin, can we speak privately?”
They quickly made their way to a lounge.
“My lord, I’ve uncovered a few leads.”
Asura handed a file to Xiao Changge.
“This is the intel on the Cao family,” he said.
“Lady Xiao’s murder all those years ago…
it’s connected to them!”
“The Cao family?”
Xiao Changge’s brow furrowed slightly.
Asura nodded.
“Yes, the Cao family of East Sea.
They’re a Royal Merchant now.
Back then, they weren’t qualified for the title.
But right after Lady Xiao was murdered, the Cao family conveniently became a Royal Merchant.
It’s too much of a coincidence.”
“Fine.
Then we’ll start with the Cao family,” Xiao Changge said, his eyes filled with a cold killing intent.
‘Anyone connected to my mother’s murder must die!’
‘And those powerful families from the Dragon Capital back then…
they must all die!’
Asura said hesitantly, “The higher-ups were hoping you would…”
“If I want my revenge, who can possibly stop me?” Xiao Changge said coldly.
Asura didn’t dare say another word.
Dragon Country’s stance, of course, was to hope Xiao Changge wouldn’t seek revenge, as far too many people were involved.
The investigation had barely begun, and it had already led to the Cao family.
If the Cao family was truly involved in what happened back then, they would be annihilated before long.
「Meanwhile, on the top floor.」
The elites of the city were all gathered.
Naturally, Ye Xiaoyun’s arrival drew the fawning attention of many, but her cold and aloof demeanor scared them all away.
Bai Qing, who was beside her, said, “Miss Ye, I just got word that the Asura War God went downstairs to welcome someone.”
‘This time, Ye Xiaoyun’s main goal was to meet her personal hero, the one and only Asura!’
Her expression flickered upon hearing her assistant’s words.
‘She recalled what Xiao Changge had said earlier.
Could Asura have really gone to meet that guy?’
“Go find out at once who he went to welcome!” Ye Xiaoyun ordered.
“Yes!”
Bai Qing nodded.
Five minutes later, Bai Qing returned with her findings.
She smiled and said, “Miss Ye, it wasn’t Xiao Changge.
The Four Great Female War Gods are here.
It’s only natural for him to welcome his most capable subordinates.”
“So that’s what it was.” Ye Xiaoyun breathed a sigh of relief, which was quickly followed by a disdainful smirk.
‘That makes sense.
A nobody like Xiao Changge would never be worthy of a personal welcome from Asura.’
‘Even thinking such a thing was disrespectful to Asura.’
Aside from Asura’s banquet, the Su family’s birthday banquet was also being held on the first floor of Tianxiang Pavilion.
Meanwhile, a formidable figure had arrived at the Su family’s birthday banquet.
It was Young Master Cao, Cao Tiancheng.
The Cao family was one of the titans of East Sea, and a bona fide Royal Merchant.
For the Su family to become a Royal Merchant in the pharmaceutical sector, they had to cultivate a relationship with the Cao family.
Therefore, upon Cao Tiancheng’s arrival, even Master Su himself had to stand up to welcome him.
“Young Master Cao!”
“Young Master Cao…”
“You honor us with your presence!
You truly do!”
Everyone treated him with the utmost respect.
“The Su family’s bid to become a Royal Merchant rests entirely in your hands, Young Master Cao!” Su Bingtian said, his face full of anticipation.
“Not a problem, not a problem at all!”
Cao Tiancheng put on a magnanimous air, but his eyes were locked on Su Jiayin, a predatory smirk playing on his lips.
How could the Su family members fail to see his intentions?
However, as it was advantageous for the family, they were more than happy to let it play out.
They even went out of their way to give Cao Tiancheng and Su Jiayin an opportunity to be alone.
When no one was looking, Cao Tiancheng emptied a small vial of powder into Su Jiayin’s wine glass…