Chapter 57 There is a master in the royal family But Wang Teng is not a person who gives up easily. He took a deep breath, tried to calm his inner waves, and said to the owner of the barbecue restaurant, "Thank you for telling me the truth. We understand. However, although the Tianhun Chamber of Commerce is strong, justice and fairness are the foundation of business. We in the Benti Sect have always acted in an open and aboveboard manner and are not afraid of any challenge. Today’s rejection will surely become our driving force for progress in the future.” After leaving the shop with a strange atmosphere, night had quietly fallen. In the dim lights of Tianhun City, Wang Teng and Lang Ya walked side by side, their steps firm and powerful. "Brother, although you and I are not from these big merchants, now that we have embarked on this path, there is no turning back." Wang Teng's voice was particularly clear in the cool night breeze. His words contained both worry about the unknown and persistence in justice. "Tianhun Chamber of Commerce, what is hidden behind this name is not only the accumulation of gold and silver treasures, but also the interweaving of power and conspiracy. What we have to do is not only to unveil its veil, but also to make the truth known to the world." Hearing this, Lang Ya curled up a faint smile, and his eyes also flashed with an unyielding light. "You are right, Junior Brother. Although I am not a direct disciple of the Body Sect, I have been taught by the sect since I was young. I know how to repay kindness and I also know what justice is. No matter what the outcome of today's incident is, I will fight alongside you until the last moment. But there is one most crucial point. We must determine what the relationship is between the Tianhun Chamber of Commerce and the Tianhun royal family.
It would be best if there is no connection, but if the Tianhun royal family is behind this, then we will return empty-handed." Lang Ya's words were like an alarm bell under the night sky, clearly and powerfully sounding the alarm in Wang Teng's heart. He stopped, his eyes flickering in the night, as if weighing every possible consequence. "Brother, what you said is absolutely right," Wang Teng responded in a deep voice, with a serious tone that could not be ignored. "The connection between the Tianhun Chamber of Commerce and the royal family is indeed the key that we must find out. Once the royal family is involved, the complexity and danger of the entire situation will increase exponentially." He paused and turned his gaze to the distance, where the lights were dim, but also concealed countless unknowns and variables. “We always keep the sect master’s teachings in mind. Although the Body Sect is committed to protecting justice, it also needs to assess the situation and avoid unnecessary conflicts. It is not what we want to do to be at odds with the Heavenly Soul Royal Family, nor is it a wise move under the current circumstances. " Wang Teng’s thoughts raced, trying to find a clue in the complicated situation. "Therefore, I think that the first thing we need to do is to collect intelligence about the relationship between the Tianhun Chamber of Commerce and the royal family as little as possible without attracting attention." He continued, his tone revealing a firmness and determination, “Searching in secret is our safest option at the moment. We can send reliable personnel to infiltrate the Chamber of Commerce or approach members of the royal family and look for clues from their daily interactions. But I still have some doubts. If the Tianhun Royal Family can really do this and block our cooperation with the shops, it means that they have already realized the economic war. If this is true, then the Tianhun royal family really has capable people. If we can’t use this kind of person for our benefit.” Upon hearing this, Lang Ya nodded, with a hint of approval in his eyes. "Junior brother, you have thought it through. This plan is feasible. However, we also need to be prepared for any eventuality and make preparations for both scenarios." He added, with a hint of caution in his tone, "After all, searching in secret is not an easy task. It requires patience and perseverance, as well as sufficient wisdom and courage." At this moment, an idea suddenly flashed through Wang Teng's mind, and his eyes lit up, as if he had found the key to breaking the deadlock. "By the way, Senior Brother, I remember Sister Su Mu once mentioned that she has many friends in various places and often goes to various high-end occasions. Maybe she can get some information about the Tianhun Chamber of Commerce and the royal family from her social circle." Wang Teng said excitedly, his eyes flashing with anticipation. "Sumu?"
Lang Ya was also stunned when he heard this, and then he suddenly realized. “Indeed, she is a legend in the consumer world. She is indeed an invaluable source of information in this regard. Her super supreme membership status allows her to access many levels that are difficult for ordinary people to reach. " Wang Teng nodded and further elaborated on his thoughts: “Besides, Sister Su Mu has a close relationship with you, and she will definitely do her best to help you. If she really knows something, it will be a great help to us. We can try to learn more about the internal situation of Tianhun Chamber of Commerce and the royal family through her." "Then, without further delay, we will start preparing immediately. On the one hand, we will continue our secret search. On the other hand, Senior Brother, please contact Sister Su Mu in person to see if she can provide us with some valuable information." Wang Teng concluded, his tone full of determination and confidence. So, the two began a more in-depth and detailed investigation. They first came to the most prosperous commercial district in Tianhun City, where there were many shops and a wide variety of goods. It was the economic lifeline directly controlled by the Tianhun Chamber of Commerce. Wang Teng and Lang Ya cleverly disguised themselves as ordinary businessmen and visited a number of stores that seemed to have no direct connection with the Chamber of Commerce. Through clever conversations and indirect questions, they gradually pieced together the tip of the iceberg of the Chamber of Commerce's huge business empire. "I heard that the supply of that batch of rare minerals was suddenly cut off recently, and many small businesses suffered serious losses as a result." When an elderly shop owner mentioned this matter, his eyes were full of helplessness and indignation. "The Tianhun Chamber of Commerce has absolute power over everything. How dare we, the small fish and shrimp, complain?" Similar remarks were frequently heard during subsequent visits. Wang Teng and Lang Ya gradually realized that the Tianhun Chamber of Commerce not only consolidated its position by monopolizing resources and manipulating the market, but was also good at taking advantage of information asymmetry to launch precise attacks on competitors. They will even resort to illegal means to eliminate all potential threats. Wang Teng and Lang Ya cooperated with each other tacitly. One was responsible for chatting with the store owner, while the other carefully observed the layout of the store, the placement of goods and the reactions of customers, trying to capture information related to the Tianhun Chamber of Commerce from every detail. Of course, this kind of work is done by Lang Ya, while the brain and mouth are left to Wang Teng. The shops they choose seem to have no direct connection with the Chamber of Commerce, but in fact they are an indispensable part of the commercial district. Through these small shops, one can get a glimpse of the subtle changes in the entire business ecology. In front of a shop selling rare medicinal herbs, Wang Teng stopped and casually asked about the source and price of the herbs. The shop owner was a middle-aged woman with a kind face, but her eyes hid a hint of worry that was hard to detect. "Sir, you have really asked the right person." Newcomer, new book, please support~ (End of this chapter)