Chapter 4: Trading Conference

However, Lao Liu did not dare to question the orders of Master Qi

So it is Mr. Xiao, hello, hello. My name is Wang Zhigang, from Lingnan, engaged in the herbal medicine business. It is a pleasure to meet you, Mr. Xiao

A five-grade Yeyeshan ginseng seedling, aged between sixty-five to seventy years, weighing five qian... The quality is intact

The footsteps are somewhat hurried

Seeing Lao Liu in a daze, he was well aware of Qi Ye's background; that guy truly possessed real skills. In the past, when Lao Liu followed Qi Ye to conquer the world, he had witnessed it with his own eyes. It was said that Qi Ye had even sparred with Huang San Ye, the leader of the Ge Lao Association in Shancheng, battling for three hundred rounds without a clear victor, ultimately becoming sworn brothers. Because of this, Lao Liu admired Qi Ye to the utmost and vowed to follow him to the death. Over the years, Lao Liu had never seen a hurried expression on Qi Ye's face; Qi Ye always seemed to be as calm as ever, just like the massive hotel beneath his feet, incredibly solid and sturdy, standing firm against the wind and rain.

To speak frankly, although five-grade wild ginseng is precious, it was not worth 100,000 just two or three years ago. Even now, when measured by pharmaceutical prices, it still does not reach that figure. The key point is that in the past two years, a sudden trend for collecting wild ginseng has emerged. Many wealthy individuals in the country, especially those from Hong Kong, have flocked to rare old mountain ginseng, eagerly offering high prices for acquisition. As a result, the value of wild ginseng has immediately skyrocketed, surpassing the prices of many other rare medicinal materials by dozens or even hundreds of times. The key point is that in the past two years, a sudden trend for collecting wild ginseng has emerged. Many wealthy individuals in the country, especially those from Hong Kong, have flocked to rare old mountain ginseng, eagerly offering high prices for acquisition. As a result, the value of wild ginseng has immediately skyrocketed, surpassing the prices of many other rare medicinal materials by dozens or even hundreds of times.

Do not act tough in front of me

What is your honorable surname, sir

Xin Lin appeared oblivious to the whispers around her, softly uttering a "thank you" before putting away the fifth-grade wild ginseng. She returned to table 27 at a measured pace, standing quietly beside it, with no further sound.

Is that so? If Mr. Xiao doesn't say anything, how can one be so certain? Haha, Mr. Xiao, I won't claim to know everything, but when it comes to this medicinal material, I, Wang Zhigang, am not easily stumped... I suppose Mr. Xiao is still concerned about the price, right? As long as it involves money, it can be negotiated.

Chen Guo departed, while the transactions in the venue continued.

This girl is undeniably beautiful, yet she gives off an elusive impression.

A person who is valued so highly by Old Master Yin should certainly present something that astonishes the entire audience in order to do justice to them

Oh, Mr. Xiao, what would you like to exchange? Please tell me. Perhaps I have the medicinal herbs that Mr. Xiao desires.

Without any hesitation, he left the two big bosses behind and walked straight towards Table 32 not far away, a glimmer of surprise flashing in his eyes as if he had spotted a rare treasure.

The thought once again surfaced in Lao Liu's mind, yet his feet did not pause for a moment as he closely followed behind.

The stout man introduced himself with a hearty laugh, carrying a subtle Lingnan accent

A man in his forties, stout with a prominent belly, approached table 27 with a waddling gait. He extended his hand towards Xiao Fan and asked with a hearty laugh, resembling a Maitreya Buddha

Boss Wang had not finished boasting when another slender middle-aged man approached. He immediately added fifty thousand to Xiao Fan's account. Dressed in a typical formal attire with polished leather shoes, it was evident that he was also a significant businessman

I have encountered a serious accident

Chen Guo whispered a command.

A total of forty-five tables of guests were seated tonight, and approximately half of them brought medicinal materials to Yin Zhengzhong for identification. After the identification was completed, Yin Zhengzhong clasped his hands together and said in a loud voice: "According to the rules of the old and the books, everyone please feel free to proceed."

Regardless of what Master Qi instructs, the best course of action is to comply.

When it was the turn of Table 27, the simple girl who had been quietly standing beside Xiao Fan walked to the podium with a small box in her hands and presented it to Yin Zhengzhong with both hands

Yin Zhengzhong made an exception and stood up, taking the box with both hands. He smiled and asked, "Miss, what is your surname?"

Mr. Wang, it is a pleasure to meet you

In this case, it is unnecessary to mention that Seventh Master personally intervened; even if it were Sixth Brother himself, taking down three or five would certainly not be a problem. Is it really necessary to summon all the brothers?

It has been a long time since Master Qi issued such an order. Only three years ago, when that "Northeast Tiger" brought a group of fierce and menacing tiger cubs to disrupt the situation in Qingyuan, did Master Qi set up such a grand display.

Yin Zhengzhong did not dare to be presumptuous in the slightest; he confessed his wrongdoing before sitting down again. Upon opening the box, a strange expression immediately flashed across his face

Soon, no one paid them any attention, as everyone was here to conduct transactions, not to observe people

Isn't it just money

Xiao Yihang is another name for him

Going further up, it is basically approaching the true market price of this fifth-grade wild ginseng. If one does not encounter a buyer interested in collecting, it might end up being a burden.

Just now, Yin Zhengzhong gave a great deal of face to the young man at table 27, which piqued everyone's curiosity about what kind of good things his female companion would bring out. From the way the two were positioned, one sitting and the other standing, without exchanging a single word, it seemed that the girl was merely an attendant to the young man.

Xiao Fan stood up, smiled, and replied in standard Beijing dialect, his tone gentle and quite pleasant to hear

Yin Zhengzhong was taken aback, quickly shaking his head gently. A surge of internal energy rose from his dantian, instantly dispelling the feeling of dizziness and restoring clarity to his mind. Looking at the girl's face again, it seemed much the same, yet there appeared to be extremely subtle changes. However, he could not articulate what exactly had changed.

"Yes, Seventh Master"

There are plenty of them!

Strictly speaking, Grade Five wild ginseng is now exceedingly rare. Even though all the guests present are major herbal merchants, it is not often that they encounter Grade Five wild ginseng in pristine condition. However, this seedling wild ginseng cannot be considered an exceptionally valuable treasure; the guests have all seen Grade Six ginseng kings, which seems somewhat inconsistent with Yin Zhengzhong's extraordinary courtesy towards the two of them.

Strange

Mr. Xiao, you are too polite... Mr. Xiao, I wonder if you would be willing to part with that fifth-grade ginseng? If you are willing to sell, I can offer this amount

Gather all the brothers

Miss Xin, please wait a moment

Wang Zhigang smiled and extended a chubby finger

The poor play with cars, while the rich play with watches

However, encountering such peculiar circumstances twice in a row, as we did today, is truly unprecedented.

Ultimately, the "Northeast Tiger" departed in defeat

Mr. Wang, I am afraid that the medicine I want cannot be provided by you

Xiao Fan smiled without speaking

Everyone couldn't help but glance at each other; the boss was unamused

Xiao Fan smiled and shook his head, saying: "I’m sorry, Mr. Wang, but I do not intend to sell this fifth-grade seedling. I would like to exchange it for something else"

The surname is Xin, with the character for hardship. Xin Lin.

is the new standard of modern "nobility"

As the girl walked over, Yin Zhengzhong had been gazing at her intently. Just a moment ago, his attention had primarily been on Xiao Fan, and he had not paid much attention to the girl, merely glancing at her. Now, as he focused on her, a sudden wave of dizziness washed over him, as if a ripple of water had formed in front of the girl, causing her pure features to blur.

As soon as the situation escalated, several people immediately gathered around, smiling and watching the spectacle. Observing these two major players "dueling" has become a "regular feature" at every trade fair, which is quite thrilling

Seeing that General Manager Chen was about to raise the price, Xiao Fan smiled and said, "I’m sorry, both of you, I would like to go over there and take a look"

The girl replied, her voice flat and devoid of any emotion, just like her demeanor. She stood there quietly, and if one did not pay close attention, it would be easy to overlook her.

Everyone focused intently on the simple girl

Wang Zhigang was even more decisive, adding another 30,000 in one go without even furrowing his brow

Chen Guo left the corridor

A chorus of boos immediately erupted from all around.

Wang Zhigang's expression immediately darkened, and with a forced smile, he said: "What, has General Manager Chen also taken a liking to this fifth-grade seedling? Hehe, Mr. Xiao, I will take a bit of a loss and give you this price!"

However, at this moment, it is imperative that we do not lose momentum under any circumstances

Having already made his point clear, Xiao Fan found it difficult to say anything as these two continued to show off and compete in wealth.

Yin Zhengzhong has roamed the martial world for most of his life; what extraordinary people and events has he not encountered?

Wang Zhigang suddenly extended two fingers

My surname is Xiao, and my full name is Xiao Yihang

Xiao Fan continued to lift the porcelain cup, savoring the tea slowly, his face always adorned with a serene and tranquil smile, as if everything happening in this place had little to do with him; he was merely here to enjoy the spectacle today

Mr. Xiao, I will offer 150,000 for your fifth-grade苗 leaves

Upon hearing this, Wang Zhigang immediately spoke, his demeanor quite self-important. As a well-known herbal medicine merchant in Lingnan, among all the merchants in the room, Wang Zhigang could be considered a significant figure, wealthy and influential. When it comes to wealth, at this stage, Lingnan still stands out as the richest region in the country

As he spoke, Wang Zhigang raised his wrist and shook it slightly, seemingly uncomfortable with the tightness of his cuff, inadvertently revealing the Breguet watch on his wrist

Yin Zhengzhong immediately conducted an assessment of the medicinal herbs presented by the girl

250,000

However, looking at that young man with his refined appearance, it truly does not seem to be the case

Having such a beautiful and refreshing girl as a follower is quite impressive

Xiao Fan remained polite and did not intend to belittle Wang Zhigang in any way. If he were merely seeking ordinary medicinal herbs, there would be no need for him to travel all the way from the capital to this remote valley in Yidong. Xiao Fan was neither delicate nor afraid of hardship; the key issue was that it would delay his cultivation time. This was what Xiao Fan cared about the most

Has another Siberian tiger arrived today

The lively scene can no longer be witnessed

This slender man, General Chen, who emerged unexpectedly, is a major herbal medicine merchant from Yuanzhong Province. He has consistently been at odds with Wang Zhigang, and the two are business rivals. The economic development in Yuanzhong has also been rapid in recent years, with wealthy individuals emerging one after another.

Mr. Chen openly undermined Mr. Wang Zhigang's authority, and naturally, Mr. Wang, the big boss, was not pleased

The wrist is as white as jade

Lao Liu's cold sweat, which had just subsided, began to pour out again.

Very strange

However, there were still a few individuals who followed Xiao Fan to Table 32, unaware of what treasures this young man, who had even received special treatment from Yin Zhengzhong, had discovered. They intended to investigate further.

220,000

Mr. Chen was unequivocal and immediately increased the investment

With a loud bang, the venue instantly became lively, as guests rose one after another, each heading towards their long-anticipated targets