In an instant, Hua Chengliang turned around.
The accusations came to an abrupt halt.
His originally furious eyes were now filled with terror.
At the same time, many people were tense in their thoughts, just waiting for Qin Siyang to announce the bounty on Hua Chengliang's head.
A pigeon-egg-sized Crimson crystal in exchange for Hua Chengliang's life.
That was already an overpayment.
Anyone who knew how to calculate wouldn't refuse.
Hua Chengliang swallowed.
He had no idea what Qin Siyang was planning.
Qin Siyang smiled faintly, "It seems Vice President Hua no longer has any doubts about me, does he?"
Hua Chengliang remained silent.
Qin Siyang then turned to the Warren Chamber of Commerce's Vice President, Georgia, "Sir, what do you think?"
Georgia smiled awkwardly, "Mr. Qin, do you plan to kill all the members of the Three Great Chambers of Commerce?"
"How could I?"
"Just now, Hua Weicai said that I was just an orphan from the outskirts of the Safe Zone, someone with little knowledge. That's true."
"I wouldn't overestimate myself by challenging the Three Great Chambers of Commerce."
"What happened to Hua Weicai is clear for all to see. He made the first move, and he admitted it himself."
"I was merely returning the courtesy."
Qin Siyang spoke seriously, "Please believe me, I have no intention of targeting the Three Great Chambers of Commerce."
"I only target individuals."
"For example, Mr. Georgia, do you think I am qualified to be the Vice President of the Zhao Chamber of Commerce?"
Georgia sighed and did not respond.
That was as good as admitting defeat.
Qin Siyang turned to the last of them, the Vice President of the Hao Ri Chamber of Commerce, Jiang Changqing.
"Mr. Jiang, what do you think?"
Jiang Changqing, who seemed to be of a similar age to Qin Siyang, said indifferently, "Yesterday, you had Commander Chu's protection here, not your own strength, right?"
"You still haven't proven your strength."
Then, he smiled slightly, "Besides, hiring an assassin doesn't always work."
"For example, you could try throwing out that Crimson crystal now and see if anyone dares to take my life."
Georgia and Hua Chengliang didn't dare to go against Qin Siyang.
They were the lowest-ranked vice presidents within their respective chambers, which was why they had been sent to stir up trouble at the Zhao Chamber of Commerce's ceremony.
There were indeed people who would dare to kill them for a pigeon-egg-sized Crimson crystal, one of the rarest divine materials.
But Jiang Changqing was clearly not worried about this.
It seemed his status in the Hao Ri Chamber of Commerce was quite high.
Looking at Jiang Changqing, who had thick eyebrows and large eyes, Qin Siyang smiled slightly, "It seems Mr. Jiang holds a high status and is confident that no one dares to take your life?"
Jiang Changqing remained calm, seemingly unaffected by Qin Siyang's taunt.
"If you don't believe me, you can try."
Qin Siyang locked eyes with Jiang Changqing.
He had a feeling.
Jiang Changqing's life was truly worth more than a single pigeon-egg-sized Crimson crystal.
At that moment, a deep voice rang out.
"Qin Siyang, if you have two such Crimson crystals, I can kill Jiang Changqing for you."
"And I guarantee that the Hao Ri Chamber of Commerce will not pursue the matter."
Qin Siyang turned toward the voice.
A middle-aged man, taller than Zhao Sifang and sporting a buzz cut, stood with his arms crossed over his chest, looking at Qin Siyang.
Qin Siyang didn't recognize the man, so he asked politely, "I'm not very knowledgeable. May I ask who you are?"
"One of your own. Qin Legion, Qin Yingguang."
Qin Siyang knew nothing about military affairs, he only recognized the commander and crown prince of the Chu Legion.
Now, another Qin Legion had appeared, and they seemed just as formidable.
Daring to openly make an enemy of the Hao Ri Chamber of Commerce.
Jiang Changqing's face turned uneasy as he looked at Qin Yingguang.
Qin Siyang immediately understood, Qin Yingguang's words were not empty threats.
He truly had the capability.
At this moment, another voice spoke up.
"Old Qin, asking for two Crimson crystals just to kill Jiang Hao's youngest son is a bit too much."
"Jiang Hao isn't incapable of having more children. You're simply overpricing it."
"Qin Siyang, just give me one and a half pigeon-egg-sized Crimson crystals, and I'll take Jiang Changqing's life for you."
Qin Siyang looked over.
The speaker was a burly man with a long scar across his face and a general's belly.
"Yan Corps, Yan Budong."
Qin Yingguang frowned slightly at the man, "Yan Budong, are you here to cause trouble?"
"What trouble? Isn't this just business? The lowest bidder wins. I think you're charging too much, and I think a lower price is still profitable. Why shouldn't I speak up?"
Then, after some hesitation, Chu Xiao'ang also spoke.
"Xiao Qin, just give me that Crimson crystal in your hand, and I'll kill Jiang Changqing for you and settle things with the Hao Ri Chamber of Commerce."
Before Qin Siyang could respond, Yan Budong cursed, "Chu Xiao'ang, are you out of your damn mind? That's not how you bid! A single Crimson crystal—how are you making any profit after dealing with Jiang Hao?"
Chu Xiao'ang said indifferently, "I never planned on making a profit."
"If worst comes to worst, I'll just fight Jiang Hao."
Qin Yingguang couldn't help but say, "Are you insane? You'd go to war with the Hao Ri Chamber of Commerce over this?"
Chu Xiao'ang sighed softly, with a hint of helplessness.
Then, he looked at Qin Siyang again, "If you agree, I'll make my move."
The verbal battle between the three military leaders left the surrounding crowd speechless.
They were openly negotiating the price of Jiang Changqing's head.
Hao Liang spat in disgust, "I thought their attitude at the Crimson Crystal Conference was just arrogance. Turns out they argue among themselves the same way."
Li Tianming shook his head and sighed, "Is this your first time seeing the military act domineering? But I must say, Xiao Qin is making me see him in a new light."
"What, are you upset that he had a Crimson crystal but didn't tell you?"
"Upset or not, his move to use one force against another is brilliantly executed."
Li Tianming lit a cigarette and casually chatted with Zhang Kuang and Hao Liang.
"By tying the Crimson crystal to Xiao Qin's life, and with Chu Xiao'ang taking ten percent of the Crimson crystals, anyone who still wants to kill him now has to consider how to deal with Chu Xiao'ang's side."
At this moment.
After the three military leaders' internal bickering, Jiang Changqing's head was now priced at a single Crimson crystal.
More importantly, Qin Siyang hadn't said a single word, yet the three commanders had all volunteered.
Without a doubt, this was a price Qin Siyang could afford.
Qin Siyang looked at Jiang Changqing.
His expression was no longer as calm as before.
He never expected that, as the most favored youngest son of Hao Ri Chamber of Commerce's President Jiang Hao, he was only worth a single Crimson crystal in the eyes of these military leaders.
He had overestimated himself and underestimated others.
The military's top brass were the most fearless among the major forces within the Safe Zone.
It didn't matter whose son or father you were, if the price was right, they would flip the table.
Qin Siyang grinned, "Mr. Jiang, what do you say now?"
Jiang Changqing's expression shifted multiple times but, in the end, he said nothing.
Face was not as important as life.
Seeing Jiang Changqing back down, Chu Xiao'ang exhaled.
It was unclear whether it was in regret or relief.
Having dealt with the three vice presidents, Qin Siyang's smile returned, "I believe I have now demonstrated my qualifications to be the Zhao Chamber of Commerce's Vice President."
"And, of course, I've also made clear what my role as Vice President entails."
"Now, the Zhao Chamber of Commerce has appointed me as Vice President."
"Does anyone still object?"
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