King of Creation

Chapter 2102: Chapter 2087: Better Him Than Me

Having merely glanced at the Jade Scroll, Marquis Kaiyuan’s trusted Grand Steward, Hee Xun, was initially dumbfounded, then wore an incredibly difficult expression.

After some deliberation, Grand Steward Hee Xun spoke with difficulty, "Marquis, isn’t this approach somewhat inappropriate?"

"What could be inappropriate?" Ye Zhen, using the Ancient Mirage Qi within the Mirage Dragon Pearl to assume the form of Marquis Kaiyuan Ji Guan, suddenly displayed a ferocious expression, frightening the Grand Steward Hee Xun into a tense state.

Marquis Kaiyuan Ji Guan was a quintessential royal disciple, unruly and reckless.

He was not only a playboy but also capricious, acting entirely according to his own whims.

Of course, the ways he acted were distinct—royal disciples in this regard were naturally wise.

Towards those below, naturally unruly and fickle, but toward those above, aware of existence stronger in background and power, they were very clear about what could and could not be done.

To avoid disaster, Grand Steward Hee Xun deliberated once more before speaking slowly, "Marquis, doing this might damage your reputation."

"What kind of person is the Marquis, borrowing Spirit Stones from those hillbillies, and even signing a promissory note, it’s really...."

"You know nothing!"

Ye Zhen, transformed into Marquis Kaiyuan Ji Guan, spat fiercely, "This Marquis is merely pitying those foolish hillbillies this time, giving them a chance to make a fortune."

Noticing Hee Xun’s unnatural gaze, Marquis Kaiyuan Ji Guan casually explained further.

"This time, this Marquis has found a grand financial opportunity, at least three times the return. Investing a hundred thousand High Grade Spiritual Stones could at minimum bring three hundred thousand High Grade Spiritual Stones. Thus, due to the high capital requirement, this Marquis seeks from these hillbillies, offering them a chance to earn money."

Having said this, Marquis Kaiyuan Ji Guan turned to Grand Steward Hee Xun, "Moreover, you cannot be left out, nor can any of the stewards and deacons in the mansion.

This Marquis knows those greedy fellows have been reaping so much benefit in this Marquis’s residence, if not supporting when crucial."

With murderous intent in his snort, "Then don’t blame this Marquis for finding a few to execute, making an example, setting some order in the mansion."

Grand Steward Hee Xun shuddered at the words of Marquis Kaiyuan Ji Guan.

These days, everyone relied on the Marquis Mansion and Marquis Kaiyuan Ji Guan, Zhengyao City Guardian’s reputation to get by, seeking advantage.

Everyone’s background was not entirely clean.

If Marquis Kaiyuan Ji Guan truly investigates, no one could escape.

Hesitating, Grand Steward Hee Xun cautiously said, "Marquis, then let this servant try, those hillbillies will surely give face, but it’s unclear how much they will lend?"

At these words, Marquis Kaiyuan Ji Guan’s expression became immensely grim, "Ordinary soldiers without any rank or military position can be exempted.

However, among the garrison troops of Zhengyao City, all from Capital Commandant and above must lend to this Marquis, with a lower limit of borrowed Spirit Stones according to rank.

Tell them, if a Capital Guard lends less than a thousand High Grade Spiritual Stones, a General-in-chief less than five thousand High Grade Spiritual Stones, a Captain less than twenty thousand High Grade Spiritual Stones, a commander less than fifty thousand High Grade Spiritual Stones, and a Military Commander less than a hundred thousand High Grade Spiritual Stones, then they need not continue their service.

This Marquis will personally arrange a very good position for them."

"Additionally, all merchants within Zhengyao City, according to their scale, must lend Spirit Stones to this Marquis, with a minimum of five thousand High Grade Spiritual Stones.

If they refuse, tell them this Marquis knows someone backs them, though this Marquis cannot confront them, but I will visit every day, let’s see how they deal with this Marquis."

Hearing the orders of Marquis Kaiyuan Ji Guan, Grand Steward Hee Xun’s face grew even more distressed.

"Marquis, doing this...."

"Just follow this Marquis’s instructions. Fail, and watch your hide, and moreover, to set their mind at ease to lend Spirit Stones, you can use my Zhengyao City Guardian Grand Seal to write them a promissory note.

Set a term of ten days.

After ten days, this Marquis will repay the principal and interest in full at a twenty-percent interest." Ye Zhen in the guise of Marquis Kaiyuan Ji Guan said.

"Alright! This old servant will do his best."

Gritting his teeth, Grand Steward Hee Xun nodded helplessly; the Marquis had spoken to such an extent, he could only comply.

The extent to which it could be achieved, well, was up to fate.

After all, with the Guardian Grand Seal, the credibility should be high.

Subsequently, just as Grand Steward Hee Xun was about to leave, he was once more summoned by Marquis Kaiyuan Ji Guan.

"This matter must be handled overnight, the sooner the better; that business opportunity waits for no one. If those people do not understand, tell them, this Marquis just returned from the Grand Governor’s Mansion, where this lucrative opportunity originated, let them figure it out themselves."

"Additionally, immediately send orders to the two Military Commanders of Zhengyao City, Hua Su and Jin Jun, have them come see me immediately." said Ye Zhen disguised as Marquis Kaiyuan Ji Guan.

Hee Xun was somewhat confused, but recalling the Marquis’ temperament, he nodded, and quickly passed down the orders.

About a quarter-hour later, the two Military Commanders overseeing Zhengyao City’s forces, Hua Su and Jin Jun, arrived hurriedly with faces full of astonishment.

"Sir, you summoned us urgently, may we ask what military orders you have?"

Marquis Kaiyuan Ji Guan did not immediately speak, but instead slowly placed the Zhengyao City Guardian Grand Seal in front of them.

"This Marquis has just returned from the Grand Governor’s Mansion and discovered a profitable business deal. If successful, let’s not speak of others, you two can split eighty thousand High Grade Spiritual Stones."

"Eight hundred thousand High Grade Spiritual Stones?" Hua Su and Jin Jun, the two Military Commanders, exchanged glances, feeling both tempted and surprised.

To be honest, in their position as Military Commanders, relying on the advantageous location of Zhengyao City, they could earn at least a profit of a hundred thousand High Grade Spiritual Stones a year at the very least.

However, after all the expenses and lubrications, getting five or six thousand in hand would be considered fortunate.

Eighty hundred thousand High Grade Spiritual Stones, at least forty thousand for each, that was already a substantial amount.

But the problem is, after all these years, they are quite familiar with Marquis Kaiyuan Ji Guan, and he has never treated them this favorably.

Now hearing such promises from Marquis Kaiyuan Ji Guan, each one of them looked increasingly uneasy, suspecting there must be something fishy involved.

Ye Zhen, posing as Marquis Kaiyuan Ji Guan, naturally understood their thoughts, "I assure you with the Grand Seal of the garrison commander, as long as this matter succeeds, not to mention the immediate benefits, your prospects in the future, you both should understand."

"As for the rest, it’s inconvenient for me to disclose, this is only the beginning, and the Grand Governor’s Mansion is backing us, once successful, it’s a never-ending source of wealth. Otherwise, I wouldn’t have come to you."

Upon hearing this from Marquis Kaiyuan Ji Guan, Jin Jun and Hua Su, the two Military Commanders, knew they had to act. If they didn’t express anything, imagining with their feet, Marquis Kaiyuan Ji Guan would surely make their lives difficult later.

"Sir, when we came, Grand Steward Hee Xun had already briefed us, we both have decided to temporarily lend you each fifteen thousand High Grade Spiritual Stones!"

To be honest, this was already everything they had saved over the years.

They earned annually, but expenses were inevitable, weren’t they?

Unexpectedly, Marquis Kaiyuan Ji Guan shook his head, "This is not the matter I was referring to. If it were, would I need to call both of you here? If I commanded it, would you dare defy it?"

Both Hua Su and Jin Jun were even more surprised, "That’s not the matter? Then please enlighten us, sir!"

"Military supplies!"

Ye Zhen, still posing as Marquis Kaiyuan Ji Guan, had an angered expression, "Military supplies, I need you to immediately, now, hand over all military supplies from our Zhengyao City, excluding those of the standby garrison, and everything that can be retrieved from the warehouse, lend them temporarily to me."

"Ten days, no more than ten days, there will be all new ones transported here."

At this, both Hua Su and Jin Jun were shocked, "Sir, dealing privately in military supplies, that is... a capital offense!"

"Who said I’m privately dealing in military supplies?"

"Which of your eyes saw me dealing privately in military supplies!"

"It’s just a temporary loan!"

"Moreover, only for ten days of transition, after which everything will be refitted anew. For these ten days, only one unit will be stationed for garrison.

"If both of you don’t speak, and I don’t speak, who would know?"

Saying this, Ye Zhen, as Marquis Kaiyuan Ji Guan, cast a sidelong glance, coldly saying, "Lest you two have leaned on a different support, seeking to topple me?"

Marquis Kaiyuan Ji Guan’s words prompted Hua Su and Jin Jun to swear unwavering loyalty, they nearly bared their chests to prove their sincerity.

On another note, who is Marquis Kaiyuan Ji Guan, anyway?

The Grand Governor of the Human-Demon Battlefield, and Prince Ji Yuan’s cousin.

Within the Royal Clan, such relationships are common, but Prince Ji Yuan holds Marquis Kaiyuan Ji Guan in great esteem, otherwise, how could someone like Marquis Kaiyuan Ji Guan manage a rich place like Zhengyao City?

With such a background, anyone making a living in the military, who could dare to offend Marquis Kaiyuan Ji Guan?

Unless they don’t wish to stay.

"Sir...." The expressions of Jin Jun and Hua Su, the two Military Commanders, turned extremely distressed, though Marquis Kaiyuan Ji Guan said so much, the implications of this matter are tremendous.

Confiscating then trafficking military supplies, should anything happen or if it gets exposed, that would be a case severe enough to overturn the heavens.

But Marquis Kaiyuan Ji Guan wasn’t giving them much time to ponder, with a sudden chill he bellowed, "You two, just say if you are in or not!"

"If not, I’ll immediately arrange others. Many eyes in the military have been coveting your positions, envious to the point of being green."

The expressions of Jin Jun and Hua Su immediately turned in utter panic.

Although their positions as Military Commanders couldn’t be removed just by a word from Marquis Kaiyuan Ji Guan, he did indeed have such power.

"Alright, you both needn’t worry, if you’re truly afraid, I can use this Grand Seal to issue you both a military order!

Additionally, your benefits won’t be small either, that should suffice, shouldn’t it?"

Ye Zhen employed this strategy adeptly, giving a stick then a sweet date in return.

Jin Jun and Hua Su, the two Military Commanders exchanged looks, seeing helplessness in each other’s eyes.

Finally, gritting their teeth, they both nodded heavily, "Sir, we will handle it now, but you must immediately issue us the military order!"

Hearing this, Ye Zhen burst into laughter, "Alright, this military order, I will issue it to you immediately!"

The stranger dies the Taoist lives, anyway, the one issuing the military order is Marquis Kaiyuan Ji Guan!

Now, Ye Zhen just waits to reap the benefits!

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