CHAPTER 1000: CHAPTER 687: THEIR SINCERITY, EVERYTHING NEEDS TO COME SLOWLY_2

The two sides clashed, and the Large Ring Saber in Xiu Huang’s hand seemed to possess the power to overturn the heavens and the earth.

The Third Master of Tenglong Mountain was forced back the moment he made contact.

"Not good, this person’s strength far surpasses mine. If we continue to fight, we will surely suffer."

This Third Master was also a decisive person, shouting to his subordinates: "Leave the goods, retreat."

The group fled frantically, and Xiu Huang had no intention of pursuing them further.

One of the subordinates grumbled in frustration: "Family Head, why don’t we keep chasing? Wouldn’t that let them off too easily?"

Xiu Huang glared at this little brother of his: "What do you know? Your Majesty’s plan is to proceed step by step. If we kill one of their Third Masters right off the bat, do you think Tenglong Mountain won’t go all out against us?"

Having followed Wang Yang for a long time, naturally, he wouldn’t think like a bandit anymore; instead, he would consider matters more comprehensively and thoroughly.

"The Family Head is right, we should proceed slowly."

This little brother chuckled and then opened up the goods, finding that they were indeed valuable treasures.

"Wow, even if we robbed for a year and a half on Dongwen Mountain, we might not collect so many things, right?"

At this moment, these Little Demons understood just how wealthy Tianfeng City was.

What Tenglong Mountain intercepted once was worth half a year or even more for them!

Though these goods were indeed tempting, they knew that to accomplish great things, one must not care about immediate interests and must return these goods to the Bei Family People.

The Bei Family Servants escorting the goods back to the Bei Family were extremely anxious and fearful.

This matter would surely be known by the family, and by then, punishments would surely descend upon them.

The lead of the goods escort hurriedly said to the Chief Steward: "Chief Steward, please put in a good word in front of the Family Head. We couldn’t have predicted that the opponent would be so audacious!"

The Chief Steward held his hands within his sleeves, his gaze containing a hint of deep meaning: "I am already aware of this matter and will not report it to the Family Head for now, as it doesn’t have much to do with you. Of course, the premise is that you will not privately swallow that supposed 20% of the goods."

"What are you talking about, Chief Steward? Even if given us ten guts, we wouldn’t dare do such a brazen act!"

"I reckon you wouldn’t have the guts either."

The Chief Steward chuckled and then walked deep into the Bei Family estate.

Arriving in front of an extremely luxurious residence, the person residing within was undoubtedly the Bei Family Head.

"Family Head, according to what the subordinates said, Tenglong Mountain not only increased the frequency of their attacks but also intercepted another 20% of our goods, totaling to a 50% interception."

Hearing this number, the Bei Family Head’s face immediately darkened: "These people from Tenglong Mountain are getting more and more arrogant, really not putting our Bei Family in their eyes!"

The Chief Steward said: "Comparing this 20% of the goods, this old servant believes it’s more critical whether Free Heaven Country can retrieve them."

As long as Free Heaven Country can retrieve the goods, no matter how many percentages were lost, it doesn’t matter.

The Bei Family Head stood up, pondering slightly: "You’re right. I wonder if Free Heaven Country has intercepted them. If not, we should carefully reconsider our cooperation with them."

It’s not that they didn’t trust Free Heaven Country’s capabilities, but rather they doubted whether Free Heaven Country was sincerely cooperating.

After all, this was the first collaboration between the two parties, and skepticism was within a reasonable understanding.

"I will personally go to where Free Heaven Country is located to see if there are any gains."

"Alright, go ahead."

The Bei Family Head waved his hand, although this matter was of great importance, he did not go himself but sent the Chief Steward with people instead.

While waiting for the Chief Steward to stealthily leave the city with his subordinates and arrive at the desolate mountain where Free Heaven Country was located, he indeed found a large pile of goods stacked on the mountain top.

The Chief Steward, quick on his feet, recognized at once these were their own goods.

"Unexpectedly, the other party really had this ability, striking cleanly and quickly. I wonder if they hurt the opponent’s lives; if so, it might be difficult to settle."

The Chief Steward stepped forward, and Xiu Huang’s men called out to Xiu Huang.

Xiu Huang, sitting atop the goods, laughed: "Chief Steward, you came just in time; we had just brought the goods up the mountain, and here you are!"

The Chief Steward also smiled slightly: "Xiu Huang, the Great Commander, is indeed formidable. Probably, no one else could easily take down these goods, right?"

"Hahaha, Chief Steward, your words are so pleasant to hear; I, Xiu Huang, love hearing good words."

Xiu Huang stepped down from the goods and said to the Chief Steward: "These goods are returned in full; we absolutely did not touch a single bit. If anything is missing, it’s got nothing to do with us!"

The Chief Steward merely surveyed them briefly, and with his many years of experience knew this accounted for 50% of the goods; Xiu Huang indeed hadn’t pocketed any.

"Great Commander, what are you saying? You all worked hard this time, so why not leave two boxes of goods as a fee for your efforts?"

The Chief Steward was also a person who knew how to conduct himself, though he knew this was a collaboration between the two parties.

But if he wanted them to help wholeheartedly, it was still necessary to give the people below some benefits.

Sure enough, Xiu Huang directly refused: "Your Majesty has already said this is our cooperation. Since it’s a cooperation, then it is what we should fulfill."

The Chief Steward squinted and smiled: "Though that’s what you say, since we are in a cooperative relationship, we can also be considered friends. Between friends, surely Great Commander wouldn’t refuse a gift, right?"

Xiu Huang did not expect this Chief Steward to be so articulate; no wonder he deeply earned the trust of the Bei Family Head. He indeed seemed to be someone who would navigate smooth transactions.

"Since the Chief Steward has already said so, we shall not stand on ceremony."

So Xiu Huang did not continue to be polite.

The Bei Family People, after clearing up the goods, left two boxes for Xiu Huang.

Just as they were about to leave, the Chief Steward suddenly turned back: "However, before we leave, I still want to ask, did the Great Commander harm the lives of the people of Tenglong Mountain?"

"Rest assured, none of their lives were harmed. If we employed thunderous means from the start, it might alarm the Lord of Tianfeng City, which would be of no benefit to either of us."

Xiu Huang had long expected the other party would ask this question and was well-prepared.

"Good, cooperating with the Great Commander is indeed reassuring."

The Chief Steward finally let go of his last bit of concern.

"Chief Steward, you’re mistaken in listening; it’s not cooperating with me that is reassuring but cooperating with Your Majesty that brings peace of mind, haha."

This remark from Xiu Huang instantly elevated the status and made the Chief Steward understand that in Free Heaven Country, the one to trust was only Your Majesty!

After expressing thanks, the Chief Steward took the goods and left; this cooperation could be considered a very perfect beginning.

After leaving, a Bei Family servant curiously asked the Chief Steward: "Chief Steward, they seem reliable, but do they really have the capability to contend with the Lord of Tianfeng City? Moreover, they mentioned ten thousand people, who are nowhere to be seen now."

The Chief Steward stopped and looked at this subordinate: "If you don’t learn to be observant and perceptive, you’ll remain in this position your whole life!"

This servant looked at the Chief Steward in confusion: "Subordinate indeed does not know, please enlighten me, Chief Steward."

"Firstly, there must be plenty of experts on the other side. Collaborating with our Bei Family was surely after careful consideration and having a certain understanding of Tianfeng City. If it were to be futile resistance, would you do it?"

This servant nodded, indeed the Chief Steward’s words made sense.

"Secondly, you failed to notice small details. Inside this mountain, some objects and apparatus have been added, which means their forces are slowly infiltrating the borders of Tianfeng City."

This left the nearby subordinates even more surprised: "If they aren’t Tianfeng City natives, then where did they come from?"

The Chief Steward looked into the distance and said: "If I’m not mistaken, they must have come from the Four Cities of Weishui River. I didn’t know such experts would appear from the Four Cities."