The Nine Cauldrons

Book 8 Chapter 46 – The Strongest and Sharpest Blade

“Yunji.” Teng Qingshan gazed at Mu Yunji, “You mean, the Duan Clan gets 20%, Fu Clan gets 15%, I get 20%, and your Mu Clan gets 45%?”

“Yes.” Mu Yunji nodded with a slight smile.

In Mu Yunji’s opinion, Teng Qingshan should be satisfied with his cut. After all, his share was equivalent with the Duan Clan, who had dispatched 80 million troops.

“Yunji.” Teng Qingshan stared at the latter, “I want 30%!”

“30%?”

Fu Dao, Fu Yunzhan, Duan Shijin and Mu Yunji all received a big scare.

The Duan and Fu Clans were only to receive 35% in total, while Teng Qingshan wanted 30% for himself?

“Mister, t-this won’t do…” Mu Yunji smiled bitterly. The Rising Sun Trading Company had already reached an agreement with the Duan Clan. The Rising Sun Trading Company would receive a 20% share, no less. As for the Fu Clan…he, Mu Yunji, had already agreed that they would receive 15% once they mobilized their Divine Blade Guardians.

If Teng Qingshan received 30%, that meant the Rising Sun Trading Company would only get the remaining 35%!

“That is absolutely impossible.” Mu Yunji shook his head, “Mister Teng, please don’t place me in a difficult position… Our Mu Clan is only receiving 45%, and that is already our bottom line.

“Bottom line?”

Teng Qingshan shook his head, “Alright, I shall also take a step back. Yunji, I don’t care about the other details, but if you want me to join your alliance, it is a simple choice! I get a 30 % share, though if the the 30% exceeds 100,000 Jin worth of Fiery Gilt Steel Ores, then I will take only the Fiery Gilt Steel ores, and your Mu Clan can have the rest.”

“That is my only requirement. If you do not agree, then let’s drop the discussion,” Teng Qingshan said.

“T-this…”

Mu Yunji began to hesitate.

If Teng Qingshan insisted on a 30% share, Mu Yunji really had no clue on how to proceed. However, Teng QIngshan’s demands left a certain leeway.

If a 30% share of the ore deposit were less than 100,000 Jin, then Teng Qingshan would choose the former.

If the 30% share exceeded 100,000 Jin, he would only take the 100,000 Jin worth of Fire Gilt Steel Ores!

“Mister, you’re really placing me in a difficult position.” Mu Yunji smiled bitterly.

To the side, Fu Dao, Fu Yunzhan, and Duan Shijin said nothing because they knew that this was a contest solely between Teng Qingshan and the Mu Clan of the Rising Sun Trading Company. If Teng Qingshan received a higher portion of the spoils, the Mu Clan would obviously receive less. Furthermore, the Duan and Fu Clans’ shares would be untouched.

“Would you guys mind leaving us alone for a moment?” Mu Yunji turned toward the three men.

“Haha, sure. You and Mister talk.” Fu Dao laughed as he left with Fu Yunzhan, Duan Shijin following behind.

Only Teng Qingshan and Mu Yunji were left in the tent.

“Yunji, what’s your decision.” Teng Qingshan looked to Mu Yunji.

Mu Yunji said helplessly, “In all honesty, Mister Teng…just sending me here was a gesture of respect toward you by the Mu clan. Our clan’s bottom line has to remain at 40%! That’s as low as we can go…and now Mister wants 30%? That would leave us with 35%, T-this…””

“Yunji, what if this ore deposit produces a large amount of Fiery Gilt Steel Ores? If the amount is really high, 10 or 20% would be worth 100,000 Jin. All I am requesting is 100,000 Jin of Fiery Gilt Steel Ores. Doesn’t this leave your Mu Clan with a large profit?” Teng Qingshan laughed.

“Mister Teng.”

Mu Yunji heaved out a sighed deeply as he looked toward Teng Qingshan, “For just this affair, our Mu Clan has expended huge effort. We provided highest quality armor to the Duan Clan. We also dispatched 1,500 ‘Dreamy Cloud Guardians’ to turn the tide of battle at a crucial moment…As we were facing the combined might of several great clans, we put everything on the line, so even if we receive the entire mine, our Dreamy Cloud Guardians would still suffer heavy casualties.

“Mister, don’t you have a divine bird that possessed the ability to spew fire?” Mu Yunji inquired.

“Old Brother Mu Wang told you?” Teng Qingshan laughed.

Previously, the Blue Luan had taken action and repelled the Six Legged Bladelike Chi, saving both Teng Qingshan and the Great Elder Mu Wang. He would never forget this ‘Blue Luan,’ no matter how long he lived.