Obviously everyone is full of confidence in marching into the Eastern Region.
"Six Sword Slaves continue to explore the Wolong Mountains and draw detailed maps. Xu Zhu and Zhong Ling join together to find the hidden veins in it."
Chu Ming has no intention of giving up the resources in the Wolong Mountains, and the legendary Tiangong inheritance is also among them.
He has nine "Heaven and Earth Copper Coins" in his hand, and he has to try them whether they are true or false.
But the premise of all things is that he can completely control the Wolong Mountains. Otherwise, even if it is confirmed that the legend is true, he will not easily start the inheritance of Tiangong, otherwise he will just make wedding clothes for others.
"After Gang Leader Hong entered the Eastern Territory, the black-faced thieves led by Cao Zhengchun and Ding Chunqiu also entered the Eastern Territory, and the others were ready to cooperate with their actions at any time."
"Yes, I obey."
Chu Ming did not tell the truth about his plan, so there was no trust issue involved here, but the time was not yet ripe.
Although he was only responsible for exploring the route, Six Sword Slave brought back more than fifty demonic beast inner elixirs for Chu Ming. The "meat" he now reserves in the system space is enough for everyone to eat for many years.
After the meeting, Chu Ming rushed to the Hidden Immortal Valley. He originally wanted Zhao Min to feed these inner elixirs to the "Chongming Bird", but unexpectedly he was blocked by the system.
"Master, the Chongming Bird is a sacred beast, and the contract between you is a life and death contract. Any opportunity to get close to it should not be missed."
"Especially because feeding the inner elixir is such a good opportunity to communicate feelings."
Chu Ming has never discovered that the system has such a verbose side, which shows how much he attaches importance to Chongming Bird.
He also followed the good deeds and returned with everyone in the Hidden Immortal Valley.
The white-browed apes dutifully guarded the edge of the waterhole.
"Dazhuang, your master is going to travel far away in a while, and you need to stay here and can't go together. Do you have anything in mind?"
"The little beast is entirely at the discretion of the young master and the master. He doesn't have any ideas."
The smart Da Zhuang immediately said the most correct answer.
"If I had other ideas, I might be the main dish for dinner today!"
The white-browed ape is always wary of himself. Although the young master is usually "amiable", once he turns against him, it will be very scary.
Chu Ming walked into the depths of the cave alone. There were cracks on the huge eggshell, indicating that the Chongming bird would not be hatched for too long.
He placed the inner elixir around it, and the joy coming from inside the eggshell became increasingly clear. Chu Ming put his ear against the eggshell and could hear the heartbeat inside.
Although it can't hatch yet, the Chongming Bird is extremely excited about Chu Ming's arrival and absorbs the inner elixir faster than before.
Chu Ming stayed next to it and kept talking to it. The Chongming bird seemed to understand it. The eggshell shook occasionally, expressing its response to him.
About a quarter of an hour later, after saying hello to the Chongming Bird, he left the cave.
In Qingping Town in the Eastern Region, Hong Qigong looked at the towering pavilion in the center of the block.
"The Eastern Region is still very wealthy, even every town has a West Sea Chamber of Commerce."
"Gang Leader, the spiritual energy here is much stronger than ours."
"Why, I like it here."
"Wherever the gang leader is, Ergou will be there. Wherever you, old man, like, Ergou will also like it."
A young beggar with shrewd features flattered Hong Qigong.
No one would have thought that a group of beggars squatting in a corner to bask in the sun would be good at gathering intelligence.
Qingping Town is the town closest to the Wolong Mountains. Many warriors make a living by collecting elixirs from the mountains and the inner elixirs and skins of monsters.
Therefore, although Qingping is just a town, its prosperity is higher than that of many big cities, especially the branch of the Xihai Chamber of Commerce here is even more impressive.
Due to the acquisition of elixirs and monster materials, the size of the chamber of commerce here is far larger than that of similar towns.
Someone once estimated that the daily transaction volume of the Xihai Chamber of Commerce in Qingping Town is no less than one million spiritual stones.
No wonder they looked down on the Northeast Region and didn't even bother to set up a branch. Compared with the wealth of the Eastern Region, the Northeast Region was indeed too poor.
"For an organization that earns millions of spiritual stones a day, there is no Martial Emperor stationed there. Is the West Sea Chamber of Commerce too trusting? Is your information accurate?"
"Gang leader, the Xihai Chamber of Commerce is equivalent to a first-grade sect. Who dares to take advantage of it? In the past, it was because a third-grade sect had malicious intentions and robbed one of their branches. What do you think the result will be?"
"You little brat, you've learned how to show off in front of my gang leader."
Hong Qigong gave him a violent shock. The little beggar held his head and said with a smile, "Then how dare I! The Xihai Chamber of Commerce dispatched the Presbyterian Hall and destroyed that sect overnight. From now on, no one will No one dares to take any chances with them.”
"Give him a chicken. He did a good job."
Although the Beggar Gang has been in Qingping Town for less than half a month, their work efficiency is amazing.
"Have any of our men ever been seen in public?"
"Gang leader, according to your instructions, our people are collecting intelligence under the cover of local brothers. All work that needs to deal with the outside world is completed by local gang members."
"Okay, remember to cover all traces of us."
"Yes, Gang Leader."
While the work of the Beggar Clan was being carried out effectively, Chu Ming also ushered in the day of selecting characters.
"Xiao Tie, I want to draw a character."
"Okay, Master."
This time, the beam of light lived up to expectations and stayed in the diamond avatar area. This was also the first time Chu Ming drew the Martial Emperor figure. With excitement and anxiety, he ushered in the announcement of the final result.
Diamond Kahuang Medicine Master, a warrior in the early stage of Emperor Wu.
"Xiaotie, do you need to give me an explanation?"
"Master, what's the problem?"
Hearing the system's calm tone, Chu Ming became even more angry.
"Hong Qigong is the Grand Master, and Huang Yaoshi is the Martial Emperor? Are you bullying me for not having read "The Legend of the Condor Heroes"?"
"Master, what state is Hong Qigong in now?"
"Emperor Wu, was your original rating setting too childish?"
"Master, there is no problem with the rating setting of the system, and it will be adjusted according to changes in the actual situation. What would you think if the Huang Yaoshi you drew was just a grand master warrior?"
Xiaotie's words made Chu Ming fall into deep thought.
“What else does the rating do?”
"The rating only represents the initial force value of the system characters. After they come to this world, how high they can develop depends on their own talents and opportunities."
"Wouldn't that mean that many bronze characters can surpass diamond characters?"
"Theoretically, this is true. Moreover, many opportunities in Shanhai Continent are impossible to exist in their original world. For example, Xu Zhu received the inheritance from the seventh elder."
Chu Ming understood what Xiao Tie meant. What the system assessed was only the initial strength of system characters and did not represent the potential for future development.
"Hong Qigong, who is also from Xijue, has broken through to the Martial Emperor level. Naturally, Huang Yaoshi is no longer just a Grand Master martial artist."
Xiaotie once again emphasized the intelligence of the system.
"Master, please allow me to remind you that the highest point of some system characters is the Martial Emperor warrior. Without special opportunities, they will never be able to break through to the Martial Emperor in their lifetime."
In fact, Chu Ming thought of this when Xiaotie talked about talent, but no one can change this reality. It all depends on personal opportunities.
"Huang Yaoshi meets the young master."
"Master Huang, please wake up. We will have big operations soon. You will stay here for the time being and recharge your batteries."
"My subordinates all obey the master's orders."
After handling all the matters, Chu Ming returned to Hedong City. He now has the habit of being alone when thinking.
All the information he had collected about the Xihai Chamber of Commerce was in his hands.
The Xihai Chamber of Commerce was jointly built by three families, namely the Zhang family, the Wang family and the Zhu family. The Zhang family plays a leading role here.
They control 60%25 of the strength of the Xihai Chamber of Commerce, and the remaining Wang family and Zhu family share the remaining Xicheng.
Therefore, for so many years, the position of president of the Xihai Chamber of Commerce has always been held by members of the Zhang family.
Zhu Tao, the deacon who planned Chu Ming's plan at the beginning, was a branch of the Zhu family. Chu Ming discovered that the powerful man who was hunted down by the family and met the Song Emperor by chance was also named Zhu Tao.
I don’t know if this is a coincidence or if there is an internal connection.
The Xihai Chamber of Commerce relied on superb business skills and strong tactics to plan to monopolize the entire continent's business.
The original Xihai Chamber of Commerce also adhered to the principle of equality and mutual benefit and never bullied the weak. It truly achieved "nothing is bullied", and was recognized and supported by big forces and ordinary warriors among the people.
Because of this, Xihai Chamber of Commerce can become the first chamber of commerce in mainland China.
However, with the passing of the old president, the position of the Xihai Chamber of Commerce has gradually become more stable, almost forming a monopoly on mainland business.
In recent years, their behavior has also changed. Similar to what happened to Chu Ming, this is not an isolated case.
The ambitions of the Xihai Chamber of Commerce are getting bigger and bigger. They are no longer satisfied with being just a commercial organization and have begun to frequently intervene in sect affairs.
This also caused dissatisfaction among many forces, but they were afraid of the strength of the Xihai Chamber of Commerce and did not reveal it publicly.
But there has long been an undercurrent surging in private.
"For a chamber of commerce to act in such a high-profile manner and to meddle in the interests of sects, it really feels like its life is too stable."
After Chu Ming read the information in his hand, he couldn't help but judge his behavior in a low voice.
He turned around and picked up the information collected by Hong Qigong on the other side.
It clearly marked the locations of the various branches of the Xihai Chamber of Commerce, as well as the strength of the guards.
Although he had predicted this before, Chu Ming never imagined that they would be so arrogant.
For example, an important branch like Qingping Town didn't even have Emperor Wu in charge, and it was so superstitious about its own strength.
The behemoth of the Xihai Chamber of Commerce has long been in decay, and Chu Ming decided to give it a try.
