After Bianyi left, Shen Qiang pondered for a long time.

The Long Yan Sword Sect was, after all, an old sect in the Cultivation World, deeply entwined with countless relationships within it.

In this respect, Shen's Holding and he could not yet compare.

Shen Qiang had been exposed to cultivation for just over half a year and his activities were confined to Provincial City; thus, his exposure to the Cultivation World was limited to the people around Provincial City—Wanxin Hesheng, Cheng Xinyi, Zhong Family Medical Pavilion, and nearly everyone else was an enemy.

Even so.

Shen Qiang and the worried Bianyi were still different.

Bianyi was a very cunning man who never liked to trust others, and he was also a person who prioritized interests above all.

Therefore, he instinctively thought that Zhong Family Medical Pavilion, Xu Nan, Bai Jiao, and Ji Liangchuan would reach some agreement with the Long Yan Sword Sect.

But Shen Qiang did not think so.

The reason was simple.

Xu Nan and Bai Jiao had initially approached Shen Qiang for their interests.

But now, they were Shen Qiang's friends.

So Wanxin Hesheng and Cheng Xinyi might declare that they would not intervene in matters between Long Yan Sword Sect and Shen's Holding, but Xu Nan and Bai Jiao would stand by Shen Qiang at any time.

This trust had no origin.

The same principle applied; if Bai Jiao or Xu Nan were to face such a situation, Shen Qiang wouldn't ask why but would directly help them.

As for Ji Liangchuan.

He was an ambitious and wild individual.

It was even less likely for him to strike any deal with the Long Yan Sword Sect.

The only possibility of reaching an understanding with the Long Yan Sword Sect was the Zhong Family Medical Pavilion.

But Shen Qiang was a grand-uncle master to the Zhong Family Medical Pavilion.

If they were to reach an understanding with the Long Yan Sword Sect, in the eyes of the Cultivation World, it would be nothing short of betraying and dishonoring one's master.

So there was no need to doubt that aspect.

And to deal with the current situation of frequent subtle maneuvers by the Long Yan Sword Sect, blindly worrying and seeking help everywhere was utterly pointless.

First, Shen's Holding and the major forces of the Cultivation World were not well acquainted.

Second, to have someone help you and form an alliance, you need to at least prove you have the strength.

The Long Yan Sword Sect was merely a second-rate sect in the Cultivation World, mediocre at best.

If every small movement from them terrified Shen's Holding into desperately seeking help and connections, it would only be looked down upon by the Cultivation World.

So regarding this matter.

Shen Qiang's attitude was very clear.

That is, if the Long Yan Sword Sect would act moderately, able to accept and acknowledge Shen's Holding status in Provincial City, then Shen's Holding would not provoke trouble intentionally. However, if they were relentless in persecuting Shen's Holding, then Shen Qiang wouldn't mind crushing them completely.

The next morning.

When Shen Qiang woke up naturally, it was already 9 AM.

Just as Shen Qiang got up, he received a phone call from Ji Liangchuan.

"Shen Qiang, are you at home? I'm already downstairs at your building."

Shen Qiang was surprised, but he still told him he was at home and to come up by himself.

Soon after, hearing a knock at the door, Xiu Ju went to open it. Shen Qiang, who had just finished dressing and washing up, saw not only Ji Liangchuan had come, but Xu Nan and Bai Jiao had also arrived with him.

Besides, each of the three of them brought an assistant and dressed very formally.

This scene left Shen Qiang somewhat astonished.

But after they sat down in the living room, their conversation made Shen Qiang feel quite puzzled.

"Shen Qiang, the banquet at noon will be grand, all the important entrepreneurs from the province will participate. Thankfully, our Cheng Xinyi has a solid foundation and relationships are handled well, so at noon, I can join you at the banquet," Bai Jiao said proudly with a smirk.

Shen Qiang asked in surprise, "What banquet?"

Xu Nan, Bai Jiao, and Ji Liangchuan all looked startled.

Bai Jiao said in astonishment, "The excellent entrepreneurs' banquet hosted by the City Government. The attendees are all important entrepreneurs from within the province and you are the most important among them."

Looking at Shen Qiang's astonished face.

Xu Nan asked in surprise, "How can you not know about such an important event until now?"

Shen Qiang slightly embarrassed, said, "Alright, you caught me. I indeed didn't know about this banquet, and I am quite curious why you three are so eager about this?"

"Of course, it's for the better development of family businesses!" Bai Jiao flirtatiously raised an eyebrow, "Conditions differ from place to place, establishing good business networks is crucial, especially for us at Cheng Xinyi and Wan Xin He Sheng. Most antique collectors and investors are outstanding entrepreneurs because only they have the sufficient financial resources."

Xu Nan looked at Shen Qiang and said with a smile, "You wouldn't think that our Wan Xin customer base in the antique business comprises ordinary office workers, would you?"

Shen Qiang laughed. Antiques, even slightly better treasures, were worth hundreds of thousands to millions, and the real rarity priced over hundred million. Ordinary office workers definitely couldn't afford them.

Even if they were knowledgeable and eager, without enough money, they could only watch.

"What about Ji Liangchuan then? Is he planning to sell Magical Treasures to those entrepreneurs?" Shen Qiang asked with a raised eyebrow and a smile.

Ji Liangchuan fidgeted with his phone, sounding anxious, "Our Ji Family stands in the Cultivation World with entry-level Magical Treasures, but when facing ordinary people, our Ji Family sells a variety of production equipment, from precision lathes to production lines. Anything you need, there is nothing our Ji Family cannot manufacture."

"If we don't establish a good relationship with those entrepreneurs, do you think our Ji Family could sell precision lathes to a roadside repair shop?"

Hearing their words, Shen Qiang sighed helplessly.

Indeed, practitioners of cultivation transcend the mundane yet are also constrained by it.

"Shen Qiang, you certainly must have been building good relationships with many entrepreneurs lately, haven't you?" Ji Liangchuan said with a hint of envy, "Your name, Tianyou Pharmaceutical Care and Streptococcus Liquid, have dominated the headlines of various news channels these past days. I'm really envious. If a company were to invest money in advertisement, even investing tens of billions wouldn't achieve this effect."

Hearing this, Shen Qiang felt a bit awkward.

Actually, regarding the news about Streptococcus Liquid, Shen Qiang himself had no interest whatsoever.

Because this was frankly not a concern for him.

Almost simultaneously, Xu Nan's eyes brightened, and she smiled at Shen Qiang, "The leader of the delegation visiting Provincial City from abroad admires you greatly. Didn't he say it on the TV news? They eagerly hope that Tianyou Medicine could enter their country's pharmaceutical market."

"This is indeed fantastic news, because for any company, international operations are exceedingly challenging, facing layers of approvals and various difficulties. If our Wan Xin He Sheng could get such an invitation, it would be like reaching the peak of life!"

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