Chapter 1108: Northwest Commerce
Zhang Xiaoshan's murderous aura leaked out, scaring Liu Dajiang into a shiver.
Liu Dajiang spoke with trepidation.
"I heard it from a merchant who came from Lan City the day before yesterday. It's said to be done by the Northwest Commerce."
"Northwest Commerce?"
"That's right, the Northwest Five Provinces General Commerce, because the White Dragon Commerce in your city threatened its position, so Northwest Commerce made a move. I'm not too clear on the specifics."
"Prepare the car, take me back to Xijing..."
...
In the car, Zhang Xiaoshan picked up his phone, which had plenty of charge, and started dialing.
Impatiently wanting to find out news about the White Dragon Commerce.
The first call was to Chu Ying, the president of White Dragon Commerce.
Unable to connect.
The second call was to the vice president, Liang Chengdao, still unable to connect.
The third call was to Baldy Liu, still unable to connect.
Zhang Xiaoshan realized the severity of the situation.
The last call was to Wei Hu, who had a very official background.
Even the people of Northwest Commerce, as bold as they might be, wouldn't dare to touch Wei Hu.
...
Inside the Wei Mansion.
Wei Hu paced back and forth incessantly in the study, his expression anxious.
"Grandfather, now that there's such a significant change in White Dragon Commerce, shouldn't you utilize some of your connections?"
Wei Ling's beautiful eyes were also red and swollen, as if she hadn't slept well last night.
Wei Hu sighed helplessly.
"Miracle Doctor Zhang saved my life; the debt is as heavy as a mountain. It's never excessive to repay him, but this time, Northwest Commerce made a move."
"Northwest Commerce governs various industries across the Northwest Five Provinces, with intricate relationships, especially the president Su Zhengjun of Northwest Commerce, whose connections reach the heavenly court. My connections remain in the military world, unsuitable for involvement in this kind of struggle."
"If anything goes wrong, the economy of the Northwest Five Provinces might suffer heavy losses."
"The Capital City side will undoubtedly intervene."
Wei Hu grew more worried as he spoke.
"Especially, Northwest Commerce released news that Miracle Doctor Zhang had been assassinated by a Divine Realm expert they invited. Without experts to guard the White Dragon Commerce, they dared to act so presumptuously. As long as Miracle Doctor Zhang can appear, all troubles could naturally be resolved."
"My biggest worry now is that the news released by Northwest Commerce is true, and Miracle Doctor Zhang has indeed met an untimely death."
"No, he won't, he won't be dead."
Wei Ling's eyes were already moist.
At this moment, the phone on Wei Hu's desk rang.
This was his private phone, and very few could get through.
He hurriedly answered it.
"It's me. Meet me at the highway exit in half an hour."
With just a sentence, the other party hung up the phone.
Wei Hu was startled at first, then revealed a face full of delight.
He had already recognized who the caller was.
"Quickly, prepare the car..."
...
Half an hour later, the parties met at the highway entrance.
"Miracle Doctor Zhang, you're alive, that's wonderful, truly wonderful."
Looking at Zhang Xiaoshan standing safely by the roadside, Wei Hu cried tears of joy.
Wei Ling's beautiful eyes couldn't help but redden.
"Straight to the point, why can't I reach any of the high-level members of White Dragon Commerce? What exactly happened?"
Zhang Xiaoshan was anxious, skipping the pleasantries, and got straight to the point.
Wei Hu explained.
"Yes, yes, Northwest Commerce suddenly made a move against White Dragon Commerce."
"All the high-level members of White Dragon Commerce were detained by them, along with the family heads of the top ten wealthy families in Qin Province, except for me who has a background in the military sector, they dared not touch, others of prominence were not spared."
"The Qin Province business world has been thoroughly controlled."
"What?"
Murderous intent spread from Zhang Xiaoshan in an instant.
Wei Ling quickly tried to soothe Zhang Xiaoshan's emotions.
"Miracle Doctor Zhang, you don't have to worry too much; they've just been apprehended and put under house arrest temporarily, their lives are not threatened for now. So many prominent figures, though Northwest Commerce is domineering, they dare not openly kill anyone."
Upon hearing this, Zhang Xiaoshan let out a sigh of relief.
As long as everyone's life is not threatened, everything can be resolved.
"Where are they now?"
"Breeze Courtyard."
"In this place, how unexpected."
This was precisely the place where Zhang Xiaoshan encountered Master Hei and obtained the whereabouts of the Sword Tomb.
Wei Hu detailed the situation.
"The Northwest Five Provinces have always been connected geographically. The Su family was the earliest large family in the Northwest; when New Country was founded, the Su family took the lead in establishing Northwest Commerce through forceful acquisition and forced mergers, completely controlling the Northwest business world."
"This time, you suddenly established the White Dragon Commerce, gathering all major companies and families from Qin Province, making Northwest Commerce feel threatened, and wanting to swallow White Dragon Commerce."
"Especially, there's news that you suddenly disappeared, having been assassinated by an expert sent by Northwest Commerce, which further unnerved people in Qin Province."
"Two days ago, the president of Northwest Commerce personally arrived in Xijing, held a banquet in Breeze Courtyard, inviting the high-level members of White Dragon Commerce and the top ten wealthy families of Qin Province, as well as city-level richest individuals. Who would have thought, during the banquet, they directly detained everyone, forcing them to surrender to Northwest Commerce."
"Some, fearing the Su family's power, were forced to surrender, but the core members of White Dragon Commerce, especially responsible persons of White Dragon Group's various companies, preferred death over surrender, and thus were detained by them."
"Courting death."
Zhang Xiaoshan's face was as cold as ice.
"To dare detain my people, it seems the president of Northwest Commerce, Su Zhengjun, is truly tired of living."
"Take me to Breeze Courtyard."
"This, this, you may not know, the Breeze Courtyard is guarded by a Divine Realm expert brought by the Su family. How about we plan longer term?"
"Divine Realm expert?"
"Can the Su family actually invite a Divine Realm expert?"
Zhang Xiaoshan was taken aback.
Wei Hu answered affirmatively.
"Yes, they invited a Divine Realm martial artist, said to be Chen Jiao's senior brother, here specifically for revenge for Chen Jiao. Several Transformation Realm martial artists of White Dragon Association were severely injured by him, and he even killed one."
"Chen Jiao's senior brother?"
Zhang Xiaoshan's expression turned sharp.
Wasn't Chen Jiao a favored disciple of the Third Moon Envoy of the Chasing Moon Alliance?
So, this senior brother of Chen Jiao would be the chief disciple of the Third Moon Envoy?
Then, doesn't this mean the Su family of Northwest Commerce is connected with the Chasing Moon Alliance?
Could it be that Northwest Commerce is also an outside force of the Chasing Moon Alliance?
If so, it should even more be eradicated.
"Then let's settle new and old scores together."
"Lead the way."
Zhang Xiaoshan's tone was determined and undeniable.
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