Chapter 218: Ning Xiuyuan — I'll Take No Share, All Profits Go to the Tang Sect
It wasn't that Ning Xiuyuan lacked pride; it was simply that what Ye Chen had just revealed left him utterly awed.
Just seeing Ye Chen's strength alone made him realize the obvious—he was no match.
Though Ning Xiuyuan stood at rank seventy-nine as a peak Soul Sage, he was a support-type spirit master. Against ordinary juniors, he could still boast some superiority, but against a powerful Ultimate Ice attack-type Soul Emperor like Ye Chen, he'd be flattened in a single strike.
He had never encountered Ultimate Ice firsthand, yet he had heard the legends. Those who wielded it could defy two major cultivation realms in battle—a terrifying talent.
Given Ye Chen's abilities, Ning Xiuyuan even suspected that Ye Chen could already fight a Title Douluo.
By the time Ye Chen advanced to that level himself, who in the world could possibly rival him?
Such monstrous potential far eclipsed even the original Shrek Seven Devils—by a factor of ten, perhaps dozens. If such a prodigy did not ascend to godhood, it would be an injustice to the heavens.
To befriend the likely future supreme of the continent—perhaps a future god—was the greatest fortune the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect could ever hope for.
For this, Ning Xiuyuan was willing to lower himself without hesitation.
"Sect Master Ning, you probably know of the Tang Sect," Ye Chen said evenly. "I currently serve as its deputy master and have in hand several advanced soul tool technologies."
Shi Hao and Jian Wuchen didn't understand business intricacies, but even they could tell that this was no trivial matter. Both turned to gauge Ning Xiuyuan's reaction.
As sect master, Ning Xiuyuan grasped the significance immediately—the profits involved were astronomical.
"You wish to use our Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect's extensive trade network and mature production and sales system to help distribute these innovations?" His eyes flashed keenly. He already understood the game: as long as the technology was genuine, the profit would be limitless.
Ye Chen's other projects were irrelevant—the core lay in the new soul tool production technology he held. Owning it meant owning an inexhaustible source of value.
"Exactly," Ye Chen confirmed with a nod. "As for the profit split…"
He paused, ready to explain his planned divisions—
But Ning Xiuyuan cut him off with a grin.
"No need for details. It's settled! For your care toward Xiaotian, and the honor you've brought our sect, this collaboration poses no problem at all!"
Ye Chen blinked in surprise. That was... almost too easy.
Before he could mention percentages, Ning Xiuyuan's next words stunned everyone further.
"As for profit sharing, there's nothing to discuss," Ning Xiuyuan continued warmly. "The Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect will take nothing from the deal—not a single coin."
"What…?"
Even Ye Chen raised a brow.
Not just him—Ning Tian, Shi Hao, and Jian Wuchen all gawked at Ning Xiuyuan in disbelief.
This was a man renowned for his shrewdness—a skilled, steady merchant by nature. Generous, yes, but never foolishly so.
And yet here he was, agreeing to a large-scale partnership without taking any share.
"We're all family now!" Ning Xiuyuan said cheerfully. "Every factory we help establish for the Tang Sect, every craftsman we train—they'll all belong solely to the Tang Sect. Furthermore, all early investments—factory construction, equipment purchases, worker training, material storage, and even cargo transport—will be entirely covered in advance by our Seven Treasures Sect!"
He smiled sincerely at Ye Chen. "Just think of it as our small token of gratitude toward you—for reviving our sect's heritage and aiding Xiaotian so greatly."
"I've always admired the Tang Sect. After all, our sect's ancestors and Tang Sect's founders were allies millennia ago. We ought to support one another. Develop as you please—don't worry about funding. Repay the advance when your Sect is prosperous; there's no rush—and, of course, no interest."
The words struck like thunder.
Shi Hao and Jian Wuchen exchanged startled glances. They weren't merchants, but they understood—this was a fortune.
Covering all initial expenses, taking all the risk, and requesting nothing in return? The Sect Master was investing at an unprecedented level.
Then understanding dawned on them both—Ning Xiuyuan wasn't investing in the Tang Sect.
He was investing in Ye Chen.
A twelve-year-old Soul Emperor, with a ten-thousand-year fourth ring and a hundred-thousand-year sixth. A wielder of Ultimate Ice. A sixth-level soul engineer.
Each of those titles alone could shake the entire continent—and Ye Chen possessed them all.
Befriending such a prodigy guaranteed a future alliance of immeasurable worth. The profit from soul tools was trivial compared to that.
What Ning Xiuyuan sought wasn't short-term gold—it was the lasting prosperity and protection of the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect for centuries to come.
If Ye Chen continued to rise—and through his bond with Ning Tian—then he would become the sect's greatest pillar.
That connection would be worth thousands of times more than any business interest.
With Ye Chen's support, their trade networks would flourish, their political influence soar. Enemies would think twice before acting; allies would compete for favor; and the sect's voice across the soul master world would only grow stronger.
Ning Tian blinked adorably, her expression dazed.
She had expected her father to agree and offer generous terms—but no profit share at all? That was far beyond expectation.
And "family"? Her face went red. She might already be Ye Chen's woman, but they hadn't officially announced anything yet…
Still, this stance left no doubt—her father was accepting them as a pair.
"Maybe… I should get Ye Chen to agree to a formal engagement…" she thought, her blush deepening.
Meanwhile, Ye Chen's surprise faded into calm understanding.
He saw through Ning Xiuyuan's intent immediately.
As expected of a businessman—quick to weigh the scales, bold in investment.
But Ye Chen accepted it without hesitation.
To him, it wasn't debt—it was opportunity.
Like taking out a loan, only he never needed to repay it in gold, just goodwill. And with his growing strength, repaying that favor someday would be effortless.
"Then," Ye Chen said at last, smiling faintly, "let's say—happy cooperation. I have the blueprints ready. From here on, Xiaotian can handle the follow-up."
As he spoke, he pulled several scrolls from his storage soul tool and laid them neatly on the table.
(END CHAPTER)
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