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Chapter 51: The Si He Merchant Guild
Chapter 51: The Si He Merchant Guild
Soon, Liu Zhixiang found several individuals on the list.
Cheng Ran, a regular disciple of Canglang Martial Academy.
With his vital energy perfected, his strength flowed throughout his entire body.
Within a month, at the earliest, or two months at most, Cheng Ran would master the skin tempering foundation, seamlessly integrating his skin membrane throughout his body, and enter the ranks of the Ninth Stage Martial Dao.
Entering the Ninth Stage was the basic requirement for joining the Inspection Bureau.
Canglang Martial Academy had five spots, and Si He Merchant Guild knew that Cheng Ran had a good chance of securing one of them.
Furthermore, Cheng Ran's family was quite wealthy, which could support him in advancing further on his martial arts path.
Xiao Peng, a direct disciple of Canglang Martial Academy.
He also had a good chance of competing with Cheng Ran for that spot.
In the eyes of Si He Merchant Guild, Xiao Peng's skills were more outstanding, and he had already become Wang Jin's direct disciple, being half a year younger than Cheng Ran, which suggested that Xiao Peng's talent might surpass Cheng Ran's.
As for the other four direct disciples of Canglang Martial Academy, they had already secured their spots in the competition for the Inspection Bureau.
Zhou Xing and Zhang Tie Sheng, in Liu Zhixiang's opinion, had no investment potential.
Because Zhou Xing's family, the Zhou family, when it came to industry and influence, was not inferior to Si He Merchant Guild in any way.
As for Zhang Tie Sheng, he had already been recruited by Zhou Xing and became his guest, essentially becoming one with the Zhou family.
The remaining two direct disciples were Li Qing and Zhao Hu.
In the eyes of Si He Merchant Guild, Li Qing also had a slim chance.
After all, Li Qing's family was also well-off, on par with Si He Merchant Guild in terms of status.
How could they possibly afford to give coal on a snowy day?
Therefore, in the eyes of Si He Merchant Guild, only three individuals from Canglang Martial Academy were truly worth competing for.
Cheng Ran, Xiao Peng, and Zhao Hu.
Zhao Hu, an external disciple, came from a poor background, but possessed extraordinary talent and high martial arts aptitude.
In terms of talent, he was not inferior to Zhou Xing in any way.
The only thing he lacked was resources.
Zhao Hu was precisely the type of talent that Si He Merchant Guild valued the most.
Liu Zhixiang first approached Cheng Ran.
After introducing himself and expressing his intentions, he handed over an invitation.
Then, he headed towards the second person, in the direction of Xiao Peng.
In the front courtyard of the martial arts academy.
Cheng Ran slightly raised the corners of his mouth and smiled at Jiang Ning, saying, "Junior Brother Jiang, you see! I told you that there would be people who appreciate me, Cheng Ran!"
Jiang Ning smiled and said, "Then, who does Senior Brother Cheng favor more?"
Cheng Ran replied, "If we're talking about the closeness of our relationship, it's definitely Senior Brother Zhou Xing who has a closer relationship with me, as we're fellow disciples! But at this moment, it's not about the closeness of our relationship, but rather who can offer me greater benefits!"
"Si He Merchant Guild's investment is larger, and if the conditions are equally relaxed, then I would naturally be willing to accept their investment."
"On the other hand, I would accept Senior Brother Zhou Xing's investment."
As Cheng Ran spoke, he looked at the two invitations in his hand and then at Jiang Ning.
"But to be honest, Junior Brother Jiang needs this investment more than I do!"
Facing Cheng Ran's words, Jiang Ning smiled.
He knew that even without any investment, it wouldn't affect his future potential in the slightest.
But he still felt a bit of regret.
Because he was truly lacking in resources at the moment! If he had sufficient resources, his strength would improve much faster, and he would also enter the ranks of the Ninth Stage Martial Dao earlier.
The Inspection Bureau held great significance to him.
Patrolling the Nine Provinces, overseeing the world, executing first and reporting later.
This was a majestic tree.
In the world of martial arts, one eventually had to consider background and connections.
Unless one became a Martial Sage-like figure, capable of standing up to an entire nation and suppressing the entire world, only then could they ignore all of this.
These miscellaneous thoughts flashed through Jiang Ning's mind, and he calmly shook his head.
Cheng Ran had just received the invitation from Liu Zhixiang, and at that moment, he had both thoughts and doubts in his mind.
After the morning's battle, he realized that Jiang Ning was more gifted than he had imagined.
In terms of fist technique, Jiang Ning was clearly superior to him.
The only thing lacking was the accumulation of vital energy, and this accumulation could be greatly accelerated with resources.
Even with resources, in his opinion, Jiang Ning would still not have enough time, and would not pose a threat in the competition for the Inspection Bureau position.
However, one should not fear a million possibilities, but only one.
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In his heart, he was a little afraid of Jiang Ning's miracle.
The next moment.
His gaze became determined.
"Jiang Shidi, how about joining me for the Four Seasons Commerce Guild's banquet tomorrow evening?"
"I know that Jiang Shidi needs this investment more than I do. Even without this investment, I have resources from my father."
"But Jiang Shidi is different. Jiang Shidi comes from an ordinary background, started martial arts training a bit late, and this investment is crucial for him."
"The invitation from the Four Seasons Commerce Guild is for investment negotiations. I want to invite Jiang Shidi to join me at the banquet, where I will recommend him and seek investment from the Guild. Since the Guild values me, they will naturally consider my proposal."
After hearing Cheng Ran's words, Jiang Ning's expression became serious.
"If Cheng Shixiong is helping me like this, won't I be a threat to Cheng Shixiong's position? Our martial arts academy has already decided on four positions, and now there's only one position left to be decided."
Cheng Ran smiled contemptuously: "This problem, to be honest, I've thought about it! But in my heart, Jiang Shidi is not only my fellow disciple, but also my good friend! Since Jiang Shidi is my good friend, I naturally want to seek benefits for my friend."
Cheng Ran smiled again: "Moreover, Xiao Peng and I are also competitors! Whether I can win against Xiao Peng is uncertain, but if Jiang Shidi can participate and win this Inspection Bureau position, it's better than giving it to Xiao Peng."
Jiang Ning was touched by these words.
After a brief moment of thought, he clasped his hands in gratitude.
"Since Cheng Shixiong has said so, I will follow Cheng Shixiong's arrangement! In the future, I will not forget Cheng Shixiong's favor of helping me!"
He also wanted to seek a share of this investment.
Because Jiang Ning knew that he lacked resources and wealth.
For his martial arts progression, he needed wealth.
The energy points on the panel also required wealth.
With sufficient wealth and resources, his strength would grow faster, and he would more quickly gain the ability to protect himself.
He would also be able to ensure the safety of his older brother, sister-in-law, and nephew and niece earlier, and repay the care shown to him by his older brother and sister-in-law.
So he also wanted to seize this opportunity.
At worst, it would just be a wasted trip.
But if he could indeed obtain the investment from the Four Seasons Commerce Guild, it would be a resource worth thousands of taels of silver.
That was vast wealth, and it would be a great fortune to help him now.
Accompanying Cheng Ran, he was not worried about the threat from Xu Yunfeng.
Jiang Ning nodded in agreement.
Cheng Ran was very pleased and patted Jiang Ning's shoulder heavily.
"Good! That's the spirit, Jiang Shidi! Be straightforward, no need to be shy, it's always pleasant to be with Jiang Shidi!"
(End of Chapter)
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