Chapter 346 325: Yang Family Mansion

At the flying ship's exit.Ma Ning's expression was a bit peculiar at this moment.

I wonder if any of you have watched the Japanese-dubbed Romance of the Three Kingdoms.

Zhang Fei, with his rough and burly appearance, shouting "Oni-chan" has overwhelmed many.

And Yang Bolin's style is even more broken than Zhang Fei's.

After all, his attire resembles Kongming a bit more than Zhang Fei.

It's a pity Wang Qiang didn't come along this time, otherwise Ma Ning would have surely knocked on her head with a ballpoint pen a few times.

However, the addressing is a minor issue, a peculiar indulgence of someone past their prime.

Thus, after the initial incongruity, Ma Ning quickly adjusted his state.

He performed the universal etiquette of the Damo Realm with Yang Bolin:

"Shopkeeper Yang, thanks to your blessings, everything is going smoothly."

This time, Ma Ning continued to negotiate with the Purple Treasure Pavilion as a shopkeeper, while Zeng Gu Cheng's outward identity was just a minor assistant.

Although his rank within the camp is higher than Ma Ning's, his primary purpose this time was for the Floating Array Technique and did not participate in other matters.

Thus, the task of in charge was entrusted to Ma Ning.

After reciprocating the etiquette.

Yang Bolin glanced at Ma Ning's numerous 'attendants' out of the corner of his eye, a glint of light flashing in his eyes.

As mentioned earlier, the formation of Ma Ning and the others this time was indeed much more high-profile, clearly planning something significant.

The group then entered the city under the guidance of Yang Bolin.

The entourage was settled in an inn under the Purple Treasure Pavilion's name, which was completely vacated, specifically for entertaining guests of the Taoshu Commerce Association.

Ma Ning and a few others brought the spatial bag containing the antenna equipment to the Yang Family Mansion.

Compared to the Wei Family's main residence and the Mo Family Mansion, the Yang Family Mansion was much larger.

Based on the estimation of Ma Ning and the others, the area of the Yang Family Mansion was at least over six million square meters.

That's six square kilometers, or 9,000 acres.

Moreover, according to the information previously gathered by Gu Junming, who was responsible for Taihe Building, there were more than 4,000 clan members within the Yang family's five degrees of separation.

Including various maids, servants, cooks, and grooms.

The population living permanently within the manor exceeded ten thousand throughout the year.

After all, being a longstanding Nascent Soul family of nearly a thousand years, a thriving household is quite normal.

Among these thousands of Yang family members.

The highest apparent cultivation level was an elder of the Yang family from generations past, Yang Wenbing.

This person reached the eighth layer of the Core Formation Realm and was said to be able to break through to the ninth layer at any time.

Besides Yang Wenbing.

The Yang family also had nearly twenty Core Formation Realm cultivators, and more than a hundred Foundation Establishment Realm cultivators.

The Wei family's Core Formation ratio in Chixian City was about sixty to one, with roughly three Foundation Establishment Realm cultivators among over two hundred clan members—this number included the previously fallen old man in the purple robe.

The Yang family's ratio is slightly higher, around 35 to 1 including the Core Formation Realm cultivators.

After all, Ziqiong City and Chixian City's cultivation resources are different.

Ziqiong City is one of the seven core cities in the southern region, a heart-level city of an entire area.

From the perspective of the Damo Realm.

Ziqiong City might not yet reach the level of a super first-tier city, but it is undoubtedly first-tier.

In such circumstances, the clan members might not eat elixirs like candy, but in most times, they are not lacking in resources.

Furthermore, considering a family's development plan, this ratio will undoubtedly be lower in practice.

Even if the Yang family has a hidden hand at Perfection of Core Formation or Nascent Soul Stage, no rabbit would find it surprising.

Because it is common for rabbits to have such habits, laughter.

Meanwhile, compared to the overly flamboyant Mo Family Mansion, the Yang family's style embraced both low-key and luxury.

No gold or silver ornaments were visible on the outside, keeping a very ancient style.

But if you observe carefully, you will find even the wood used in the latrines is valuable.

Under Yang Bolin's guidance, Ma Ning and others walked straight.

Finally, they met Yang Family Patriarch Yang Wanli, who had been waiting there in the reception hall.

Yang Wanli had an extremely imposing appearance, with facial lines not as gentle as those of a businessman like Yang Bolin.

He looked like the kind of dependable person whose promises you could count on.

Of course.

Expressions, in fact, should be judged based on appearance.

With Yang Wanli's dignified face, playing cool and reliable looks high-class, for an unattractive person, that would be a laughingstock.

After taking their seats.

Yang Bolin proactively poured wine for Ma Ning and Zeng Gu Cheng:

"Shopkeeper Ma, coming from afar is not easy.

This old man has prepared a humble amount of wine with my brother, hoping Shopkeeper Ma does not find it too bland."

Ma Ning glanced at the table filled with all sorts of delicacies, some he didn't recognize but could tell from their appearance were the kind ordinary people couldn't afford, a smile tugging at his lips:

"Ah, Shopkeeper Yang, what do you say?

Such a lavish feast, how could one say it's bland?

To be esteemed by Shopkeeper Yang and Patriarch Yang, this old self and my assistant are quite flattered.

If there is any rudeness, we ask for forgiveness from you both."

Afterward, everyone engaged in mutual flattery in a business-like manner, officially opening the feast.

After the meal began.

Yang Bolin first curiously inquired about the customs behind the Celestial Moon Mountain Range, which Ma Ning, being prepared, narrated unhurriedly.

"Behind the Celestial Moon Mountain Range, there are many tribes, and our Taoshu Commerce Association comes from one of those major clans, nicknamed Wind Spirit Moon Shadow...."

"An ancestor of mine was a remarkable person named Granny Liu, who once pulled up willow trees by their roots at Dagu Port and beheaded Hua Xiong after warming up the wine...."

Having decided to assume the identity of someone from the Celestial Moon Mountain Range, the rabbits didn't stop collecting information about it.

And as they gathered,

The rabbits suddenly found that the area behind the Celestial Moon Mountain Range was vast, and communication between tribes was extremely sparse.

Some tribes even didn't know of each other's existence despite being tens of miles apart.

So the rabbits conspired together.

Why not just make up a story ourselves?

After all, it's just a narrative for external cover-ups.

Yang Bolin and the others probably couldn't, nor did they have the means to verify the truth of this matter behind the Celestial Moon Range.

And coincidentally.

There were a few writers in the camp.

Among them, 'He Comes from the Wulin' and 'The Dream Narrator' were both professional Xianxia writers, and their made-up stories were much more interesting than the information the rabbits collected.

Thus.

A patchwork story emerged.

It must be said.

This carefully crafted story was indeed very attractive to indigenous people of the Damo Realm.

Yang Bolin initially just asked out of politeness, but as he listened, he gradually became enraptured.

Even his Oni-chan, Yang Wanli, showed interest.

Seeing everyone in high spirits, Ma Ning subtly slipped in some side topics, extracting quite a bit of intelligence about the Damo Realm.

For example, "In our tribe, there are several branches. One named Chuan rides a creature called Genggeng to work every day. I wonder if there are similar creatures in this southern region," and so on....

With glasses clinking and exchanges flowing.

Inevitably, both the host and guest enjoyed the gathering immensely.

When only a few remnants of the dishes were left in front of everyone, Yang Bolin discreetly exchanged a glance with Yang Wanli.

Then he turned his head and said to Ma Ning:

"Shopkeeper Ma, shall we discuss the real business now?"

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Note:

Heard that Shenyang had a light pillar incident, interested students can look it up, chuckle.