King of Creation-Chapter 1474 - 1459: You Asked for It

The Water Palace of Yuanxin Water Mansion is about three hundred thousand miles from Dulong Island, and within a day, Ye Zhen arrived.

As soon as he entered the ten thousand-mile radius of the Water Palace, Ye Zhen was blocked by patrolling members of the Water Clan!

"Who dares to trespass in Yuanxin Water Palace?" A Demon General of the Divine Communication Realm led a team of Water Demons, glaring at Ye Zhen with ill intentions.

"I am Di Kuohai, the Second Shopkeeper from Sky Wing Trading Company, here to visit the Primordial Water Monarch for a business discussion. This is my invitation!" Ye Zhen stated.

The Demon General didn’t even glance at the invitation before sneering, "Do you think my Master, the Water Monarch, is someone you can meet just because you want to? Speak, what business do you have here? Are you a spy from Huaifeng Water Palace?"

With that, the Demon General’s expression suddenly became sinister, "Brothers, search him, let’s see if he’s a spy from Huaifeng Water Palace......"

"Ignorant fools!"

Ye Zhen snorted coldly, and the unique Black Dragon Pressure from the Black Dragon Legacy immediately emanated, appearing like a mountain to ordinary members of the Water Clan.

The Demon General managed to stand, but the other Water Demons, transformed by Spirit Calling Art, fell to their knees under Ye Zhen’s Black Dragon Pressure.

Even the Demon General’s expression changed drastically, for he was aware enough to recognize the formidable aura he couldn’t contend with, despite the opponent’s cultivation being only at the First Stage of Divine Communication Realm.

"Forgive me, my lord, I failed to recognize Mount Tai, and offended you, please....."

"Go ahead and pass on the message." Ye Zhen coldly glanced at the Demon General.

Ye Zhen understood well what the Demon General was attempting—seeing through his ordinary cultivation and trying to exploit him.

Had Ye Zhen not come for a negotiation today, he would have kicked him long ago.

Fifteen minutes later, Ye Zhen met with the Yuanxin Water Mansion’s Water Monarch Dang Xiao.

In terms of superficial strength, Yuanxin Water Mansion’s power surpassed that of Xiansheng Water Mansion considerably. Upon entering the Water Palace, Ye Zhen’s Divine Sense spread like water, discovering seven Water Generals in the Dark Palace Realm inside Yuanxin Water Palace, most of whom had Early Dark Palace Realm cultivation, with one reaching the Fourth Stage.

The highest cultivation belonged to Yuanxin Water Monarch Dang Xiao, at the Sixth Stage of Dark Palace Realm, dominating everyone in Yuanxin Water Mansion.

Though formidable, if a true confrontation occurred, Xiansheng Water Mansion could still hold its own.

However, at this moment, Dang Xiao appeared human, preventing the discovery of his true form. Should he possess any powerful Innate Divine Abilities, it would be another story.

Swiftly, Ye Zhen stated his intentions.

"You’re looking to purchase the ownership rights of Dulong Island from me?" Yuanxin Water Monarch Dang Xiao, slightly rotund in figure, had piercing eyes, "For what purpose?"

"To establish a trading company and open a market!" Ye Zhen replied.

"Haha, that sounds great!" Yuanxin Water Monarch Dang Xiao laughed heartily, "What sort of business is Manager Di primarily dealing with? Or what’s your main specialty?"

This question made Ye Zhen take another look at Yuanxin Water Monarch Dang Xiao; he seemed not easily handled, "Various Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures will be available, expanding slowly. As businessmen, we’ll engage in any business that yields Spirit Stone profits."

"Oh....

Dang Xiao elongated his response, clearly discontent with Ye Zhen’s answer.

"What kind of price are you planning to offer, Manager Di? Are you looking to rent annually or completely buy out Dulong Island?" Yuanxin Water Monarch Dang Xiao asked.

"I aim to buy it completely, so even if the business doesn’t thrive, building a small kingdom on the island would still be great," Ye Zhen joked.

"To be blunt with Manager Di, it’s our duty as Water Monarchs to guard our territories; typically, we wouldn’t outright sell lands within our waters!" Dang Xiao stated.

Ye Zhen understood, Yuanxin Water Monarch seemed intent on hiking the price.

In the next instant, Ye Zhen’s face turned stern, "Water Monarch, I’ve come with sincere intentions. If you continue like this, I’ll have to return to my family and select another island for establishing a market."

Ye Zhen’s remark struck a chord with Yuanxin Water Monarch; with countless islands in the North Sea, finding another suitable for a market isn’t impossible.

However, Yuanxin Water Monarch was wise enough to understand that when a trading company approaches for land acquisition, the decision is already made, and rarely changes, but he dared not push too hard.

Moreover, Ye Zhen sought nothing but legitimacy. Among the countless islands in the North Sea, which truly belonged to each Water Monarch?

"Then what price are you offering?" Dang Xiao inquired.

"The family proposed a price of five million pieces of mid-grade spirit stones!" Ye Zhen tentatively offered.

"Five million mid-grade spirit stones?" Yuanxin Water Monarch Dang Xiao’s eyes suddenly widened, "That’s three thousand miles of island, are you treating me like a beggar with five million mid-grade spirit stones?"

Upon hearing this, Ye Zhen’s face turned stern again, "Water Monarch, I’ve come with sincerity. You understand the current situation of the North Sea waters; surely, Water Monarch understands my meaning?"

"Of course I do, but it can’t be given away for free, can it? Ten times, at least fifty million mid-grade spirit stones, and one-tenth market revenue, or you can forget about claiming Dulong Island!" Yuanxin Water Monarch Dang Xiao offered a price.

"Ten times, plus one-tenth revenue, that’s impossible," Ye Zhen shook his head, feeling he had encountered an extremely greedy man.

Fifty million mid-grade spirit stones is already a fortune, and Ye Zhen could accept it if it settled matters.

But a tenth of market revenue was absolutely impossible!

With Red Yin Grass paving the way, the prosperity of Dulong Island Market could be anticipated—a tenth of revenue would be astronomical.

Besides, considering gifting shares was not uncommon.

But that was reserved for dealing with invincible threats, like the Ruins Market name’s spread attracting Late Stage Realm King or Dao Realm powerhouses for extortion—only then would shares be gifted to ensure market safety.

But absolutely not to the Water Monarch before him.

"Ten million mid-grade spirit stones! Water Monarch, this is our bottom line!" Ye Zhen took a deep breath and said.

"Twenty million mid-grade spirit stones, one-tenth of shares, this is my bottom line too." Yuanxin Water Monarch countered.

Ye Zhen’s face darkened, suddenly stood up, "If that’s the case, then there’s nothing to discuss. Water Monarch, think carefully, I’m essentially gifting spirit stones to you. If you miss this chance, even if we establish a trading company on Dulong Island, what can you do?"

Upon hearing this, Yuanxin Water Monarch Dang Xiao sneered, "Then I must inform you and Sky Wing Trading Company, without my consent, you cannot conduct business on my land!"

"Without my approval, even if you go ahead and establish a trading company on my land, I will lead a million Water Clan members to crush every brick and stone clean!"

As Ye Zhen was heading out, these words momentarily halted his steps, "Seems like Water Monarch is determined to oppose Sky Wing Trading Company?"

"Hmph, you’re the ones disrespecting me first, so don’t blame me for making it difficult for you!"

At this point, Yuanxin Water Monarch Dang Xiao roared violently, "Sons, assemble! Capture this fellow, let Sky Wing Trading Company understand whose territory the North Sea truly belongs to!"

Swiftly, nearly a hundred Martial Artists of the Divine Communication Realm surged from all directions, charging towards Ye Zhen.

"Capture him alive, sons!"

"When Sky Wing Trading Company wants this lad alive, they will have to pay me hefty ransom!" Seeing this, Yuanxin Water Monarch laughed triumphantly.

Yet in the next instant, Yuanxin Water Monarch’s laughing abruptly froze, his expression transformed dramatically!

"You’ve brought this upon yourselves....." Ye Zhen’s cold laughter suddenly resounded!