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Chapter 968 The Broken Bottle Merchant Guild Settles in the Village

With the successful defense of Tieyan Village, the whole village cheered and fireworks lit up the sky.

For the Royal Club team in the Chinese region, it wasn't exactly a cause for celebration, but rather a relief after surviving a close call. After all, they're all level 60+ players now, and the monsters are strong and difficult to kill, making it hard to replicate their previous success of easily defeating level 10 players in the Southern Canyon Village. But that's not the main point.

Ma Yinglong immediately dispatched Chang Liang, the head of the guild, to find the village chief. As the guild leader, he was always ready to be stationed in the village. For the past month, almost all team tasks that could be handed over had been completed by the team members themselves, with Chang Liang handling the final step and reaping the lion's share of the credit. Therefore, Chang Liang's daily task was to travel between various task teams within a radius of dozens of kilometers to conduct handovers. Currently, Chang Liang's reputation in Tieyan Village is higher than most players could imagine, far exceeding the normal requirements for stationing in the village.

The reputation system used by Changliang is actually the same system used by major professional teams around the world. So, after a month of the server opening, basically every village will have a player who can stand shoulder to shoulder with the village chief.

At the same time, the Shinsen team's Sataka Maruno Fuji realized the crisis and rushed to the village chief's place.

Chang Liang didn't waste any words: "Village Chief, although we have achieved final victory, the village has also suffered a lot of damage and urgently needs repairs. The canal has also been suspended because all the construction workers died, and the original contractor is no longer able to fulfill the contract. I request that our team take over the task of repairing the canal in the village."

Zuo Gaowan, whose reputation was also quite high, urged urgently, "Village Chief, you won't find a more favorable contract than our group. Our group's engineers will be back as soon as possible!"

Chang Liang added fuel to the fire: "Village chief, even a day's delay in the construction is a huge loss for the village. Besides, they were all killed by the Blood Demon. It's impossible for them to come over in just a few days."

Zuo Gaowan said urgently, "Our contract can provide the village with permanent preferential treatment! It's not something that can be compared to just one or two days. Moreover, we've been digging this canal for a month already. If we're replaced halfway through due to an accident, it will have a huge impact on the village's reputation."

The village chief was in a difficult position: "Mr. Changliang, unless you can provide a contract with the same terms as Mr. Zuo Gaowan, and pay off the initial canal investment of Zuo Gaowan's team to preserve our village's reputation, our village can consider your team!"

Ma Yinglong's scalp tingled: "We came here to salvage abandoned projects, and you think we'd foot the bill for those damn abandoned projects? No way! We'll just cut off their supply lines and make sure those hundreds of thousands of laborers can't get here!"

Zhou Qing also looked troubled: "Brother Long, calm down! The other side has invested for a month, they won't give up, they'll fight us to the death! If they really kill hundreds of thousands of players, not even considering the red name level, there are still hundreds of thousands of people, even if there are hundreds of thousands of pigs, they can't stop them even if they are scattered all over the mountains!"

Tao sighed, "The key is that these laborers are low-level and not afraid of being killed. Once we start at it, it could drag on for a long time, and we don't know how long it will take to get the contract."

Zhou Qing thought for a moment: "Why don't we let Wei Shen's Broken Bottle Merchant Guild give it a try? Although Wei Shen's reputation in the village is far inferior to Chang Liang's, the Broken Bottle Merchant Guild is managed in a very special way by Brother Chun. They have just completed the task of saving the fruit trees. Maybe they can speak up for us in front of the village chief?"

Ma Yinglong: "Okay, quickly ask Wei Shen! Explain the situation to Wei Shen in the chat group first..."

……

Cheers erupted on the first floor of the internet cafe.

Although the victory in the village defense battle wasn't exactly a free win for the royal team in the village, it was a complete windfall for the Wei Shen team and Jiang Moyu girl group on the orchard side! Not to mention they even killed an ancient rhinoceros and got a bunch of artifact-level materials.

And most importantly, these top players on the first floor also spent several tense and exciting hours with the female streamers, and their camaraderie and emotional discussions suddenly heated up!

Previously, the internet cafe's top members were somewhat like losers, feeling unworthy. But the internet cafe manager said that the girl group was arranged by "Brother Chun" (Chris Lee), which seems to imply some kind of leadership matchmaking, right?
Besides, female streamers only have high standards, not necessarily high status. Top streamers are all part of world-class teams working with "Brother Chun" (a popular streamer), what's wrong with that? Jiang's female streamers are also the kind with legitimate operations; there are probably no rumors of them meeting with the top-ranking patron privately. The only rumor is that Jiang himself has a harem. Jiang might not be proper, but that's just a possibility…

For a time, the internet cafe was filled with all sorts of flirting topics, and laughter never stopped.

Just then, Wei Shen received instructions from the regiment's command group, as well as a video call between the regiment's chief, Chang Liang, and the village chief, Baga.

Wei Shen was genuinely surprised, but this was an opportunity given by President Zhou, and also a chance for him to truly impress the female anchor. He absolutely had to seize it.

Based solely on his own words and the village chief's? Wei Shen is quite self-aware; that's impossible!
Wei Shen set his sights on the three stunningly beautiful women who had just come to help guard the orchard. Why did they come to help? Because I'm tall, because I'm handsome, because everyone loves me all night?
It could only be Brother Chun! Or Elder Sheila, or the new mentor who joined the guild. Those are the only three possibilities. Besides, the mentor and elder were discussing matters with these witches on the second floor of the village tavern—they're on the same side.

Wei Shen immediately went up to talk to the black-winged, golden-armored angel. After all, a fallen angel is still an angel, and talking to him should be the most reliable thing to do.

“Madam, thank you for helping us protect the orchard. Once the orchard is up and running, our leader Changchun, Elder Celary, mentor Artie… Stutaya will also thank you.”

Introducing these three first is definitely the right move. It's just that the mentor's name is a bit too long. Fortunately, the longer the name, the stronger the mentor's abilities.

The fallen angel turned his head indifferently: "Since everything is alright here, let's go back to the village."

Wei Shen panicked: "Madam, something urgent! The village needs our reconstruction, and we'd like to discuss the village residency rights with the village chief—"

The fallen angel scoffed, "Simple, it's just a matter of a single sentence."

After saying that, he grabbed the other two witches and flew away.

Wei Shen panicked: "No, this...no way?"

Wei Shen immediately sensed something was wrong and quickly sent his conversation with the fallen angel to the group chat: "Team Leader, good news and bad news. The good news is that the witch can be dealt with with just one sentence, the bad news is that she didn't let me finish speaking!"

Chang Liang was shocked: "She wouldn't have just assigned your Chun Ge Chamber of Commerce to the village, would she?"

Wei Shen was anxious: "That's exactly what I'm afraid of! I really didn't have that thought! This is a huge misunderstanding!"

Chang Liang: "Let me report to Brother Long!"

The next moment, the royal command was stunned!
Ma Yinglong was both amused and exasperated: "What do you all think?"

Chang Liang sighed, "To be honest, this is a competition between our group and the Baka group. Even if Wei Shen appears as a third party, it will be difficult for him to speak up for us in front of the NPCs. He can only be a competitor."

Zhou Qing patted his forehead helplessly: "This... although Brother Chun and Brother Wei are both on our side, tens of thousands of royal brothers have been working hard in Tieyan Village for a month, and Brother Long's salary investment is also considerable. If such a situation really occurs..."

Chang Liang said, "We all admire Brother Chun. Even if he goes to jail, he's still number one in the world. I believe the brothers have no objections."

Zhou Qing smiled helplessly: "The key is that Brother Long needs to make a profit!"

Tao laughed and said, "Brother Long, you should just buy the game. That way, you'll profit forever."

Ma Yinglong said irritably, "Unless there's another doomsday war and the game crashes again!"

Zhou Qing sighed, "How about this, I'll call Brother Chun. If the Broken Bottle Merchant Guild really gets shut down by an NPC with just a word, then let Brother Chun and Wei Shen register and join Brother Long's Royal Alliance as official members, what do you think?"

Ma Yinglong laughed helplessly: "It's like Brother Chun stole my business, and I just bought Brother Chun's company in return?"

Zhou Qing laughed and said, "Brother Long can't say that, so I'll say it for him."

……

Da Chun was laughing and joking at the competition when his phone rang. It was Zhou Qing sending two videos: "Brother Chun, there was a misunderstanding with Wei Shen just now..."

Da Chun was stunned. The first video was about the royal family, the leader, and the Baka group fighting for the right to be stationed in the village. They've gone this far, is it really that hard to fight for it?
The second video is a conversation between Wei Shen and Kai'Sa. Unbelievable! He solved it in a single sentence. Is it really that simple?
But I have to say, Wei Shen is very clever. He can make good use of the relationship between the elders and the mentor, especially since the mentor is the Black Dragon God's biological mother. This relationship is too strong. Could it really work out?

Furthermore, back in the Gem City Elemental Realm, when I spoke with the newly faction-switched Bacchus, I mentioned asking him to look after my main character's nemesis. That connection with Bacchus alone should be enough to give me some leverage, right?

Da Chun laughed: "President Zhou, I'm really sorry, I don't quite understand what Brother Long meant by registering as a member, but I definitely have no objection. I just don't know what Wei Shen and the others think." Zhou Qing smiled: "As long as Brother Chun has no objection, that's good. Wei Shen and the others actually really want to join. Joining the alliance is like joining a chain store, following unified commands from above, with transparent accounts, and various miscellaneous fees. After all, Brother Long needs to run such a large organization, and he needs to transfer resources from various stores from time to time. But the advantage is that there are member salaries and dividends from the headquarters. I mentioned earlier that those solo players are doing it because they don't want to be tied down."

I think I understand! But my income doesn't come from the Chamber of Commerce, and there's absolutely no problem with the Chamber disclosing its accounts.

Da Chun laughed and said, "These things are too troublesome. Why don't we ask Wei Shen to appoint him as a store manager or something?"

Zhou Qing laughed and said, "It's about appointing a legal deputy manager, commonly known as a deputy regimental commander. Since Brother Chun has said so, regardless of whether the village assignment is successful or not, why not just join directly?"

Da Chun laughed and said, "Our chamber of commerce has been able to develop to where it is today thanks to Brother Long's help, so of course there's no problem. Now, shall I sign the contract?"

To be honest, it's mainly due to the security measures in reality.

"Of course, electronic contracts will be sent to Chun Ge's and every member of the Chamber of Commerce's mobile phones, and they can sign electronically directly, which is very convenient."

"Then let's do it."

at this time:

— Broken Bottle Merchant Association Notice: Congratulations! Your Broken Bottle Merchant Association has successfully become the resident merchant association of Iron Flame Village, and you have been appointed as the resident leader.

Zhou Qing was overjoyed: "Brother Chun, it's done! Wei Shen hasn't even had time to return to the village yet, it really was just a matter of a word!"

Holy crap!! Is it really that outrageous?!
Da Chun laughed and said, "Okay, from now on Wei Shen will be Brother Long's deputy manager. You can just ask him to come if you need anything."

"Understood. Brother Chun is a member of the National Security Bureau, so we can't trouble him. However, even though Brother Chun has joined, according to Brother Long's intentions, the Royal Family will definitely still be cooperating with Brother Chun's Chamber of Commerce."

That's what they say, but the Ten Elders have infiltrated the Chamber of Commerce! If this Sheila Li pulls off something big, wouldn't the royal family's huge foundation be ruined? But we can't just tell them to be wary of Sheila Li directly.

Da Chun still offered some extra protection: "There are many NPCs in the Chamber of Commerce. If it's a quest issued by an NPC, please give me a call."

"of course……"

……

Top Ten Chat Group.

Sila, who was dragging the dragon corpse upstream, suddenly received a message from the merchant guild.

Sila was completely bewildered: "Uriel, what's going on?"

Uriel was also bewildered: "I was still pretending to be an NPC in the orchard when I just saw this vice-commander talking to Kasha!"

Gabriel laughed: "The royal family and the gods fought for a month, but in the end, they were no match for a newly arrived Broken Bottle Merchant Guild. It seems that the event involving the mentor and the Black Dragon God was triggered, otherwise they wouldn't have been able to settle in the village so easily."

Michael frowned: "It can't be that easy. Even the village chief has a logical explanation for his actions. Does anyone have a video of the village chief?"

Uriel sighed, “I’m in the orchard, I’m not.”

Butler: "I'll have the insider from the Shenqian team send over the video right away."

Michael: "Okay."

Uriel laughed and said, "No matter what, this is a good thing. It's like Xila got the village posting without doing anything."

Sila laughed: "I saved the orchard and performed a miracle! What do you mean you did nothing?"

Uriel was utterly speechless: "You're such a bitch, you saved the orchard?"

Xila laughed and said, "Anyway, it doesn't matter who does the work, what matters is who gets the credit."

Gabriel laughed and said, "I am quite concerned. The royal family has been working for a month, but the Broken Bottle Merchant Guild has reaped the benefits. What will the royal family think? Will there be infighting among them?"

Butler: "Based on my understanding of the royal family, in this situation, the royal family would acquire the Broken Bottle Merchant Guild, or rather, join it."

Xila suddenly realized: "If we acquire the Broken Bottle Merchant Guild, then everything will be under the command of the royal family? What would happen if I, as an NPC, replaced Da Chun?"

The men laughed, "It must be very interesting..."

Just then, the butler sent a video: "This is the video sent by the insider, showing the three witches talking with the village chief."

Michael instantly realized: "Something's wrong with the village chief!"

Gabriel exclaimed in surprise, "A lecherous expression? Do NPCs have that kind of expression?"

Uriel suddenly realized: "It's Enchantress! It must be Amelia!"

Uriel then called out in the Chamber of Commerce channel to confirm: "Aimee, have you come to the village yet?"

Kasha: "Vice President, what are you saying?"

Olica: "She didn't come!"

Uriel asked incredulously, "They didn't come? Then how did you persuade the village chief to relinquish his post?"

Kaisa: "That's what they said."

Uriel was speechless: "You guys are being way too perfunctory!"

Metadisia: "It was really perfunctory. I even thought about replacing our Dios Chamber of Commerce with them."

Pawa landed: "A warning to all ladies: do not interfere with the development of villages and towns."

Kaisa laughed: "It's because the Broken Bottle Guild is qualified..."

Metadisia: "You're not the guardian deity of this village."

Michael understood: "I get it. It must be Amel who infiltrated, but we absolutely cannot admit it, or the Guardian will take action."

(End of this chapter)