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It was half past one.
Lunchtime at the studio, but Yi Tianchen had yet to make an appearance. By the floor-to-ceiling windows in the hall, Liu Yuhan stood alone, her gaze fixed on the winding Li River in the distance, as if she could hear the gentle rustling of the phoenix tail bamboo swaying in the breeze along the shore.
How serene that must be!
Yet ever since that thought crossed her mind, ever since she made that bet, tranquility had become elusive. Liu Yuhan did not want to gamble on this; if she could, she would prefer to come from humble beginnings, at least allowing her to do what she truly wanted. But she couldn’t; she had no other options.
Gamble or comply.
The King's Guild had once been a place where she poured her blood and sweat, perhaps too much of it. Now, she was set to bring down the very guild she had painstakingly built. If there was anyone besides the current President of the King's Guild, Zeng Jian, who did not wish to see this unfold, it was Liu Yuhan.
Alas, this world was filled with contradictions; it merely emphasized them differently. Even back then, Liu Yuhan thought it was all just a farce—challenging a well-established large guild with nothing to her name in just six months? Was that even possible?
Until that day when someone familiar beside her solemnly declared, “I won’t let you lose!”
A simple statement, an ordinary phrase, yet Liu Yuhan sensed so much complexity and significance within it. It was akin to a long-time friend whose habits and mannerisms you were intimately familiar with—how could you not recognize them?
From that moment on, Liu Yuhan had a clear realization: this person before her was no longer the one she once knew.
Just that one sentence.
She began to wonder if her thoughts from three years ago were correct. Was this person—the one she had recklessly chosen to stay—truly the one she had been searching for?
Unbeknownst to her, Liu Yuhan felt a deep reliance on this individual. Or perhaps it was simply a step every woman eventually took. Her strength did not stem from a need to prove anything; it arose from not having found someone worthy of her trust.
“ Liu Yuhan, what are you thinking about so deeply?”
A crisp and melodious voice suddenly broke through her thoughts. Mu Wanqing stepped lightly closer, peering into Liu Yuhan’s eyes with a curious sparkle as if trying to uncover some secret. But Liu Yuhan quickly pushed her away with a playful laugh and teased, “Hehe, are you thinking about him?”
"Where is..."
Liu Yuhan replied irritably, suddenly realizing that she shouldn't have responded that way. She couldn't help but feel a bit shy and said, "Who is he?"
"Oh, he's just him!"
Mu Wanqing teased Liu Yuhan with a grin. The two of them were playfully bantering when they heard the sound of a door opening. Turning around, they saw Li Tielong swaggering out of the room, still smiling as he sighed lightly, "Hmm, not bad, not bad at all!"
"What's not bad?"
Mu Wanqing asked curiously, secretly wondering if he was referring to their playful antics.
Li Tielong stepped forward and said, "Just ten minutes ago, we acquired a batch of rare iron ore, which is essential for crafting Golden Equipment weapons. Right now, it's practically priceless!" He continued to praise, "What's more important is that we've reached a long-term cooperation agreement."
Golden Equipment-level weapons are not yet mainstream gear. This means there is still significant profit potential. If they can seize the opportunity to craft and release such weapons into the market, they are bound to reap considerable rewards and possibly create a monopoly.
"What conditions did they offer?" Liu Yuhan asked thoughtfully.
"They did present some conditions, and quite a few at that," Li Tielong nodded and continued, "The other party is a small studio specializing in forging-related life skills, currently with five members. Their conditions are threefold: first, they have the right of first refusal when good materials are available; second, when it comes to finished products of equal quality, we prioritize purchasing from them; thirdly, which is quite special, they only want to cooperate without joining us."
"Is there anything else?" Liu Yuhan nodded in agreement with Li Tielong's assessment of the studio.
"When we were acquiring materials, we ran into someone from King's Guild. I'm just worried whether they'll glean any inside information from our actions," Li Tielong expressed his concern.
"Who is it?" Mu Wanqing asked.
"Overlord Batyen, who claims to be the top mage of King's Guild. At that time, he was also in the market acquiring materials. But in my opinion, acquiring materials was just a pretext; his real intention was to probe our strengths and weaknesses—he just hasn't found any evidence yet," Li Tielong explained.
"That traitorous guy!" Mu Wanqing couldn't help but feel indignant and sneered, "If it weren't for Liu Yuhan helping him back then, how would King's Guild have reached its current status? It's one thing for him to forget his gratitude; now he's teaming up with Zeng Jian against us—how heartless!"
Liu Yuhan smiled lightly, but the uncertainty of human nature remained. Back then, the King's Guild was in a phase of rapid development and was in urgent need of talent. There was also a little backstory regarding Overlord Batyen—he was recommended by Liu Tianlong.
Who is Liu Tianlong? He is Liu Yuhan's father, the founder of Liu Group!
It was precisely for this reason that Liu Yuhan brought Overlord Batyen on board. Overlord Batyen did not disappoint her; he quickly established himself through his own abilities and earned the praise of then-President Zeng Jian, laying a solid foundation for his position in the King's Guild.
"We're all serving our own masters, so it can't really be called eating from both sides," Liu Yuhan said with a slight smile, but her expression soon turned serious. "However, one thing is undeniable: the King's Guild has already taken notice of us and is keeping an eye on us. We must guard against their moves."
Li Tielong nodded and continued, "Now it all depends on Tianchen Boss. If we can't gather ten thousand points of reputation soon and claim the title of the first Chamber in Southern Wilderness City, all our current efforts may go to waste, and it will be difficult to clean up the mess then."
Liu Yuhan fell silent. She had considered this issue long before deciding to abandon martial pursuits for business. Yet it was an unpredictable problem that could not be controlled but was crucial nonetheless. The only solution was to gather ten thousand points of reputation.
"Don't worry! Tianchen is so capable; he will definitely make it!"
Mu Wanqing giggled as she gently linked her arm with Liu Yuhan's, appearing sweet and charming. After a moment of contemplation, she added, "But... I feel like Tianchen might be hiding something from us. Is he really the same Yi Tianchen who couldn't even manage a living profession before?"
Li Tielong was taken aback; he had considered this question as well.
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