It turns out, they were the main characters.

Hmm... a sense of oppression in every sense of the word.

The cheongsam truly lives up to its reputation as the garment that best accentuates a woman's figure.

Mu Zhian reached out and wrapped his arm around the woman's mature and graceful waist. He looked up at her and smiled, "If this is the kind of discount you're talking about, I'd be very happy to accept it."

Unexpectedly, she was teased instead, but Fei Ying remained calm and just smiled at Mu Zhi'an, saying, "This place is not convenient, let go quickly, it won't be a good thing if someone sees us."

Mu Zhi'an laughed and said, "Does my sister think I'm afraid of my reputation being ruined?"

As he spoke, he embraced her more boldly.

Fei Ying's cheeks finally flushed slightly. She glared at Mu Zhi'an and said in a soft, seductive voice, "You little pervert... hurry up and let go."

Mu Zhian then released his grip and slowly poured himself a cup of tea.

Fei Ying subconsciously took two steps back, glancing somewhat embarrassed and annoyed at the young man leisurely drinking tea in front of the tea chair.

Then, he couldn't help but narrow his eyes slightly.

The child's demeanor seems to have changed quite a bit compared to before...

It seems that the rumors about Mu Zhian standing up for the wronged are probably true.

The story of Mu Zhian stopping Gongsun Zan from humiliating a woman had spread throughout Tianxuan City. At the time, some people questioned the rumor, and even after the person involved came forward to prove it, some people still questioned its authenticity.

There's nothing we can do about it. Mu Zhian's image as a spoiled brat is so deeply ingrained that people are more inclined to believe that red rain will fall from the sky than to believe that a spoiled brat can save people.

Fei Ying was one of them.

Because in the past, Mu Zhian's eyes were filled with desire when he looked at her.

In Fei Ying's memory, it was already good enough that the eldest young master of the Mu family didn't join Gongsun Zan in humiliating the maids, so how could he possibly stop Gongsun Zan?

But judging from Mu Zhian's behavior today, that rumor might actually be true.

Although Mu Zhian made some rather intimate gestures towards her today, his demeanor and tone were much more natural, completely lacking the lewdness he used to have.

This confident demeanor is what most easily attracts women.

I may want to think about it, but now is not the right time for casual conversation, nor is it appropriate to find out what exactly happened to this young master.

Fei Ying was very clear about what she should do and when.

She quickly composed herself and said, "Wait here for a moment, I'll have someone prepare the medicine for you."

Mu Zhian nodded: "Mm."

Then, watching the woman's retreating figure as she swayed her hips and was about to leave, he suddenly said, "By the way, has Chairman Huang come to the auction house?"

President...?

Fei Ying paused slightly, turned her head to look at the smiling boy with a puzzled expression, and asked, "Do you need something from our president?"

"It seems he's arrived?" Mu Zhian asked.

Fei Ying nodded gently: "The president did come to the auction house today, saying he was waiting for an important guest..."

Mu Zhian smiled and said, "Then go and invite your president over first. Tell him that an important guest has arrived."

Fei Ying clearly didn't believe him, taking it as a joke. She glanced at Mu Zhi'an and laughed, "Stop fooling around. I wouldn't dare to bother the president so casually."

"Wait here for me a moment, I'll bring the medicinal herbs you requested soon."

Mu Zhian gently put down her teacup and said, "I'm very serious, Sister Fei."

"Just tell Chairman Huang that I've arrived. As for whether he comes or not, that's up to him."

Fei Ying looked at the boy a couple more times, still somewhat doubtful.

She could tell that Mu Zhian wasn't joking... So, the important guest the chairman mentioned really was the eldest young master of the Mu family?

Since they've already put it that way, I might as well go and tell the president... Thinking this, Fei Ying quickly revealed a charming smile and said, "In that case, I'll go and tell the president, but I can't be sure if he'll come or not."

Mu Zhian smiled and nodded, watching Fei Ying's beautiful and charming figure disappear from sight.

He wasn't worried that Chairman Huang of the Morning Light Chamber of Commerce wouldn't come.

Chairman Huang is a smart man, so he will definitely come.

The Gongsun family will provide thugs, and the Mu family will also provide thugs to deal with the black-robed man.

Even if the Dawn Merchant Guild doesn't send out any thugs, there's no reason for them to do nothing, right?

Solving the problem of demonic cultivators requires funding.

This money definitely cannot be paid by the Mu family.

It wouldn't be appropriate for the Gongsun family to come.

It's very appropriate for the Dawn Chamber of Commerce to pay this money...

Chapter 30 Trading 4K

In the side hall, the patriarch of the Morning Light Chamber of Commerce sat in a chair. He was dressed quite elegantly, and his face bore the marks of time. He was slowly brewing tea and looked relaxed.

"Master, where is the important guest you mentioned? I have to go to the auction later, and Man'er is already waiting for me." The beautiful woman beside him asked while massaging Master Huang's shoulders.

"Is this the first time someone has made an appointment with you and then been late?" The beautiful woman's tone carried a hint of dissatisfaction.

She could tell that her husband valued that "important guest" very much, so he came to the auction house early this morning to wait.

Almost an hour had passed, but the important guest still hadn't arrived.

Upon hearing this, Master Huang stroked his beard and chuckled, "I didn't make an appointment with him."

"what?"

The beautiful woman stared at her husband in astonishment and asked, "How did you know the other party would be coming if we hadn't made an appointment?"

"They'll come; it's business, after all," Mr. Huang said with a smile. "If they don't come, then things will get complicated."

Upon hearing this, the beautiful woman couldn't help but ask with concern, "Is this deal really that important?"

Mr. Huang nodded and said seriously, "It's an important, very important business deal."

“If he doesn’t come, I’ll make money for nothing, and that makes me very uneasy.”

"I made money for nothing... but I'm not at ease?" the beautiful woman repeated in confusion.

Master Huang tapped the table lightly with the index finger of his jade ring and laughed, "There's no such thing as a job where you can just bend down and pick up money. You've made this money for nothing now, but you might have to give it back even more later."

"Free things are not necessarily free."

The beautiful woman seemed to understand, but not quite.

Then, he tentatively said, "Master, it's been more than an hour, and the auction is about to start. If I don't go soon, Man'er will get angry again."

“Let her be angry. You spoil that girl so much that she’s become so unruly. If this continues, she’ll get what’s coming to her sooner or later,” Master Huang said, frowning.

His tone was reproachful, but the thought of his mischievous daughter softened his expression slightly as he said:

"Alright, you go find Man'er first. If she hasn't arrived yet, I'll find some time in the next couple of days to visit her."

Master Huang had no sons, only a daughter with his wife. They doted on this daughter from a young age, which led to her developing some strange little quirks.

The beautiful woman nodded gently, turned and left the side hall.

A short while later, Fei Ying, dressed in a red cheongsam, entered the side hall and respectfully said, "Master, the auction is about to begin."

Master Huang played with the two smooth, round gemstone balls in his hand and nodded, saying, "I know... but you're usually the one who handles these kinds of things, so there's no need to ask me again."

As he spoke, he casually asked, "Is there anything else?"

"The eldest son of the Mu family said he wanted to see you... and that he was the important guest you were looking for."

Fei Ying paused, glanced at the expressionless Master Huang, and continued, "Should I go and refuse?"

"No need, you go and preside over the auction."

Master Huang put down the two gemstone balls in his hand, stroked his beard, and smiled:

"It's better for me to go to important guests in person; at the very least, I need to show my sincerity."

Fei Ying paused for a moment, then looked at this Mr. Huang with surprise.

Then, recalling what the young master of the Mu family had said earlier, who had been making inappropriate advances, she was momentarily stunned.

So... the important guest that Master Huang was waiting for was actually the eldest son of the Mu family?

As Fei Ying thought of this, her slender fingertips gently touched her alluring lips, her eyes flickering slightly.

……

Master Huang walked into the side hall and saw the young man drinking tea there.

Mu Zhian had obviously noticed, and looked up with a smile, saying, "Uncle Huang."

Mr. Huang smiled and nodded, then sat down in the chair at the table next to Mu Zhian.

A maidservant stepped forward and poured him a cup of tea, then quietly retreated to the side.

He gestured for the servants in the side hall to leave the main hall. Then, he slowly picked up his teacup, took a sip of tea, and sighed softly, "Nephew Mu, your uncle hasn't been sleeping very well these past two days."

Mu Zhian asked with concern, "If you're not sleeping well, I can ask Elder Ren to make you two calming pills later, which might help you sleep more soundly."

"Then please convey my thanks to Master Ren for me," Master Huang said with a hearty laugh.

Then, he suddenly sighed softly and said, "However, the most important factor that can help Uncle sleep more peacefully is not the calming pill, but you."

"I?"

Master Huang nodded and said, "These past few days I've been worried that my nephew Mu will treat me like an outsider, so I haven't been able to sleep."

Mu Zhian smiled and said, "How could that be? I've always considered Uncle as one of my own, which is why I came to see you today."

He got straight to the point and continued, "Uncle, you must have already heard about the man in black robes, right? As long as he's in Tianxuan City, we can't have peace of mind."

Master Huang nodded in agreement: "Nephew Mu is right, we must get rid of this man in black."

Old Master Huang changed the subject and continued, "However, the Morning Light Chamber of Commerce has only been established for a short time and has a weak foundation, so there's not much I can do to help you. But if you need anything, just say the word, and I'll try my best to get it for you."

Dealing with such intelligent people is so comfortable… Mu Zhian nodded and said, “Actually, I asked Sister Fei Ying for some medicinal herbs today. These are the herbs that will be needed to deal with the black-robed men…”

Upon hearing this, Master Huang waved his hand and said, "Consider these medicinal herbs a gift for Nephew Mu. In addition, your uncle will prepare some gold for you as funds to deal with the black-robed man."

Mu Zhian shook his head and said, "I don't need gold or anything like that, but I do need some spirit stones..."