The price of 13 billion was slapped hard on the face of the Sixth-Rank Immortal King like a slap with a palm.
But when he looked in the direction of the voice, he found that it was an Eighth-Rank Immortal King who shouted out the price.
“You’re…”
Before the Sixth-Rank Immortal King could finish his sentence, three puppets appeared beside him.
At this moment, Chen Changsheng on the stage spoke: “Anyone has the right to bid at the Investment Conference.”
“Violence is not allowed here.”
“I give you three breaths to sit down, or I will kick your head off as a ball.”
Upon hearing this, the color of the Sixth-Rank Immortal King’s face turned somewhat grim.
The Undertaker’s puppetry was unrivaled in the world; in terms of strength, he truly wasn’t confident enough to match him.
But to just sit down obediently would mean losing face.
“Bang!”
Just as the Sixth-Rank Immortal King hesitated, a large hand forcefully pressed his head onto the ground.
Wang Zun, the representative of the Sacred Forbidden Ground and a top-notch Eighth-Rank Immortal King, had made a move, and it was a lethal one.
“Sit down when I tell you to sit down. Do you think you have a say in this?”
“A tiny Sixth-Rank also dares to speak big here. If it weren’t for the Abyss City today, you’d already be dead.”
After saying these words coldly, Wang Zun released his right hand and returned to his seat.
Seeing this, Mao Weng laughed: “Your temper is still as explosive. He’s just a clown, why bother with him?”
Hearing this, Wang Zun wiped his hands with a handkerchief and said: “I was just getting to the key part, and this scoundrel interrupted me. Annoying!”
They continued chatting occasionally.
At this moment, the Sixth-Rank Immortal King got up from the ground, and no one in the venue paid any more attention to him.
Although the seats in the venue were chosen freely, everyone chose their seats according to their strength when they arrived.
The seats closest to the podium belonged to the various Forbidden Grounds and powerful forces in the great world.
The middle part consisted of some relatively strong organizations.
At the back, there were small sects and independent cultivators.
The Sixth-Rank Immortal King who had previously been dissatisfied was only seated in the middle-back area.
Facing this situation, the Sixth-Rank Immortal King could only wipe the bl**d from the corner of his mouth and sit down silently.
In the cultivation world, the strong dominate, and if the true big shots don’t speak up, jumping out and acting wildly is indeed taboo.
Seeing the scene return to calm, Chen Changsheng smiled: “It seems everyone has regained their senses. Now, let’s continue with the Investment Conference.”
“Does anyone have a price lower than 13 billion?”
No one in the large venue raised their bid because the Cold Iron Mine was extremely difficult to excavate, and 13 billion was simply a loss.
No force would want to make a loss.
“Very good, then the 100,000 cubic meter Cold Iron Mine project will be taken by this guest.”
“If I’m not mistaken, you should be the star performer of the Abyss City Mining Team.”
“Your response to the call of the Abyss City to invest in this project is very promising.”
Hearing Chen Changsheng’s praise, Zong Xingyan hurriedly stood up to bow.
After some polite exchanges, the Investment Conference continued.
The remaining smaller projects, though lower in price, were still within a reasonable range.
When all the projects were completed, Wang Zun, who had remained silent, spoke.
“Everyone knows the construction costs of these projects, but several investors have offered extremely low prices.”
“As a shareholder of the Abyss City and the largest investor in this conference,”
“May I ask how they achieved such prices?”
Facing Wang Zun’s question, Chen Changsheng smiled faintly: “I am also surprised that these guests were able to obtain the projects at such low prices.”
“But what price they take on these projects is their own freedom, and the Abyss City cannot interfere.”
“However, since everyone is so interested in this matter, the Abyss City will personally negotiate with these investors.”
“We will invite everyone to visit under the condition that core secrets are not involved.”
“And beforehand, there will be a fee for the visit, after all, it’s their way of making money, and we can’t just copy them.”
Satisfied with this answer, Wang Zun nodded and then got up to leave.
As people gradually left, Zong Xingyan and Wang Liangji quickly contacted the Qingshan Sect.
…
At the Abyss City Inn.
“Senior Qian, how is your consideration of the cooperation going?”
Wang Liangji and Zong Xingyan looked nervously at the elder in front of them.
On the investment conference, the two had caused quite a stir. Now, without the protection of a major force, their lives might be in danger.
Hearing this, Elder Qian said indifferently: “Xiao Wang, it’s true that I have a deep friendship with your master, but this matter is not personal, it’s public.”
“The price of 13 billion is simply impossible to complete the Cold Iron Mine project.”
“Although I am an elder of the Qingshan Sect, I cannot let the sect lose money.”
“Moreover, you’ve caused such a big mess. The Qingshan Sect wants to protect you, but it’s not an easy task.”
Hearing this, Zong Xingyan thought for a moment and said: “Elder Qian, if the Qingshan Sect is willing to help us out.”
“We promise that from now on, all mining projects will be done in collaboration with the Qingshan Sect.”
“We will split the profits four ways, with the Qingshan Sect taking four parts and we take four.”
Looking at Zong Xingyan’s serious expression, Elder Qian shook his head and said:
“To get a force to intervene, it’s not just about a little bit of profit.”
“Today, the conflict was with the Fire Cauldron Sect’s elder. Although the Qingshan Sect is stronger than the Fire Cauldron Sect, we don’t need to provoke an enemy unnecessarily.”
“Out of consideration for our old friendship, I can privately plead for you to save your lives, which shouldn’t be a problem.”
Seeing that Elder Qian still did not want to cooperate, Zong Xingyan clenched his fists.
“Elder Qian, I know you’ve already done everything you can.”
“But if I tell you that I’m confident in making a profit of 4 billion from the Cold Iron Mine project?”
Hearing this, Elder Qian became somewhat unsettled.
“A 13 billion Cold Iron Mine project with a profit of 4 billion?”
“That’s right, the entire Cold Iron Mine project can be completed with only 9 billion in costs.”
“With proper management, the costs can even be reduced further.”
“On the bidding day, Elder Qian called out multiple times, but those major projects were all snatched away by the Forbidden Grounds.”
“With our involvement, the Qingshan Sect might not be unable to compete with the Forbidden Grounds.”
“At that time, it will depend on whether you have the guts to face the Forbidden Grounds.”
