389: Half-price Holy Weapon

Eternal Night Divine Capital, top floor of the Eternal Night Merchant Guild.

The oppressive killing intent and the clamor were sealed outside; here, only the gentle curl of incense and the lingering aroma of tea remained.

Di Tianlan had changed into more comfortable dark casual robes, sitting in the main seat, a merchant's characteristic warm smile on his face.

In the guest seats below, two people were seated.

Situ Lan still maintained that look of youthful arrogance, but a touch of admiration for Di Tianlan, and a trace of imperceptible restraint, had settled between his brows.

The woman sitting beside him attracted most of Di Tianlan's attention.

Situ Qinsheng.

This was Di Tianlan's first formal meeting with the eldest Young Miss of the Situ Family, the controller of the Dark Merchant Guild.

He secretly praised: This woman, capable of managing the Family's power at such an age and possessing cultivation reaching the Law Realm Tenth Level, is indeed extraordinary.

"Young Miss Situ's personal visit brings glory to the Eternal Night Merchant Guild."

Di Tianlan personally poured spiritual tea for the two; the fragrance was refreshing.

"President Di is too polite."

Situ Qinsheng's voice was clear and steady; she inclined her body slightly.

"The Treasure Appraisal Grand Event shook the Eastern Domain. Today, witnessing President Di's strategic demeanor, one realizes that great fame is never without substance."

"A small, empty reputation is hardly worth mentioning. The Eternal Night Merchant Guild's current standing owes much to the strong support of the Situ Family."

Di Tianlan's smile remained unchanged. "Especially the large-scale procurement of Profound-Grade and Heaven-Grade Spirit Weapons previously, and the smooth facilitation of subsequent channels; the Situ Family's contribution is indispensable."

Situ Lan interjected, "President Di, how satisfied are you with that batch of weapons? My sister and I are very curious, what purpose does the Guild have for so many mid-to-high-grade Spirit Weapons?"

His eyes held the curiosity and probing nature of a young man.

Di Tianlan picked up his tea cup, took a light sip, and skillfully deflected:

"The Family is newly established; every aspect requires attention—arming guards, stocking inventory—it is always best to be prepared. As for the specific uses..." He put down the cup, his smile carrying a deeper meaning,

"It involves core Family secrets, so Tianlan regrets not being able to elaborate. However, the Di Clan remembers the Situ Family's assistance in our hearts."

Situ Qinsheng raised her hand, gently stopping Situ Lan, who was about to press further.

A moment later, she broke into a smile, like ice melting in the spring sun: "President Di acts with prudence; Qinsheng understands. Cooperation relies on mutual trust and long-term vision. My purpose for visiting today is twofold: first, to congratulate the Guild on its great success, and second, to discuss future cooperation matters with President Di."

She paused, her tone becoming earnest and candid: "The Eternal Night Merchant Guild has astonished everyone; it is now a nexus for wealth in the Eastern Domain, its reputation far surpassing that of my Situ Family's Merchant Guild."

"The Eternal Night Merchant Guild will undoubtedly become an Eastern Domain giant in the future; I fear my Situ Family will only hold back the Di Clan!"

"President Situ speaks too highly!"

Di Tianlan explained.

"Although the Eternal Night Merchant Guild has made a name for itself this time, a tall tree attracts the wind, and many covet it. The Situ Family has been rooted in the Thunder Prison Prefecture for hundreds of years; their manpower and channel breadth still far surpass the newly established Eternal Night Merchant Guild."

The reality was indeed so; at this stage, the Di Clan and the Eternal Night Merchant Guild were severely short-staffed.

Although the Family's foundation was deep, with the Clan Chief and a Saint Prison Realm Great Demon guarding the peak combat power, there was a serious shortage of mid-level and grassroots personnel!

Guild operations, resource integration, intelligence network setup—all urgently required reliable and experienced personnel. The Situ Family was undoubtedly the best choice.

"Since that is the case, my Situ Family is willing to continue serving as the Eternal Night Merchant Guild's most steadfast ally, mobilizing the strength of our entire clan to handle all peripheral affairs for the Guild, including resource transport, mineral extraction, channel maintenance, information gathering, and even the sales networks for some Medicinal Pills and Spirit Weapons. For this, my Situ Family will only take twenty percent of the profits."

"Twenty percent?"

Situ Lan couldn't help but gasp in shock, his face filled with astonishment.

In the previous cooperation, the Situ Family took forty percent!

This was almost a halving!

He looked at his sister, his eyes full of incomprehension.

Di Tianlan was also slightly stunned.

Situ Qinsheng's expression was calm.

"President Di need not be surprised. The Eternal Night Merchant Guild is not what it used to be. The wealth and influence it generates, even at just twenty percent, far exceed the total revenue the Situ Family achieved in several years at its peak. More importantly," a flash of wise light shone in her purple eyes,

"To stand alongside the Di Clan and witness, and participate in, the rise of a super-power—this momentum is far beyond what current Spirit Stones can measure."

In some respects, Situ Qinsheng had also noticed that the Eternal Night Divine Capital's guards generally had lower strength, far inferior to their Situ Family, and even inferior to the Dark Merchant Guild.

This led Situ Qinsheng to speculate: the Di Clan was indeed an emerging force, with strong peak combat power, but its mid-tier was slightly lacking!

Di Tianlan gazed deeply at Situ Qinsheng.

This woman's foresight and decisive courage made her a rare talent!

What she valued was not petty profit, but the overwhelming momentum brought by the giant ship, the Di Clan, about to set sail!

She was firmly binding the future of the Situ Family to the war chariot of the Di Clan!

This decisiveness and vision earned Di Tianlan a measure of genuine respect.

"Good!"

Di Tianlan clapped his hands and smiled,

"Young Miss Situ speaks frankly and displays extraordinary courage! If the Di Clan were to refuse such sincerity, it would be pretentious! Starting today, the Situ Family is one of the Di Clan's most core allies!"

A genuine smile also appeared on Situ Qinsheng's face:

"Thank you for President Di's trust. Additionally..."

She shifted the topic, displaying a hint of merchant-like cunning, "The Spirit Weapons produced by your Guild are of extraordinary quality. My Situ Family also wishes to procure a batch to enhance our Family guard strength. Regarding the price, we hope President Di can offer some consideration."

"Haha, that can be arranged!"

Di Tianlan was in high spirits. "The first batch will be supplied preferentially to the Situ Family. As for the price... we will calculate it at sixty percent of the market price!"

This was already a huge discount.

"President Di is straightforward!" Situ Qinsheng nodded with satisfaction.

After a brief contemplation, she casually mentioned, "I heard that among the Saint Artifacts exhibited by your Guild this time, there is a profound ice Spear. Its chilling aura is quite extraordinary. It's a pity that my Situ Family primarily uses Lightning Laws, so the attribute compatibility is not ideal..."

How astute was Di Tianlan? He immediately caught the extremely faint trace of regret and desire in her words.

A Saint Artifact held an irresistible attraction for any force!

Even if the attribute match wasn't perfect, its strategic significance was immeasurable.

He tapped his fingers lightly on the table. After a moment, he made a decision that caused the Situ siblings to stop breathing.

"While attribute compatibility is certainly important, enhancing the strength of our allies is also something the Eternal Night Merchant Guild is happy to see."

Di Tianlan looked at Situ Qinsheng with piercing eyes. "That profound ice Spear will be transferred to the Situ Family at half price! Consider it a welcoming gift from my Di Clan to our ally, and a token of sincerity thanking the Situ Family for their strong assistance!"

"Half price?!"

Situ Lan completely lost his voice, his eyes wide open.

Half the price of a Saint Artifact was still an astronomical figure, enough to drain half of the Situ Family's savings!

But compared to the Saint Artifact's actual value, this was practically a giveaway!

Situ Qinsheng took a deep breath, suppressing the turmoil in her heart, and rose to give Di Tianlan a solemn bow:

"President Di's generous gift, Qinsheng... accepts with humility! The Situ Family will absolutely not fail in our duty as allies! From this day forward, the strength of the Situ Family shall be the arm of the Di Clan!"

This bow represented no longer just a transaction, but an alliance declaration bordering on submission.

A half-price Saint Artifact had completely broken down the Situ Family's last defenses, welding their mutual interests and future tightly together.

When Situ Qinsheng left the Eternal Night Merchant Guild carrying the jade box containing the profound ice Spear, which emitted a faint, chilling aura, the sunset cast her shadow long behind her.

She stroked the cold jade box, feeling the terrifying power contained within. Her Purple Heaven Temple Destiny Eye gazed toward the depths of the Godfall Mountain Range, toward the void shrouded by spatial power.

"Luck like a Dragon, soaring to the heavens... stirring up the winds and clouds of the Eastern Domain... The Di Clan... Eternal Night..." she murmured in her heart, her gaze incredibly firm.

This grand gamble, she believed, the Situ Family had bet correctly on the future!