The Ambitions to Conquer the Official Career-Chapter 724: Must Not Affect Normal Commercial Activities

"Old Zhou, you’ve arrived first," Yan Guozhen greeted Zhou Yuan with a handshake.

Everyone naturally stepped forward to greet Yan Guozhen as well.

Looking at Ji Yang, Yan Guozhen said, "Ji, your work has been very impressive. The whole Ximu City has come alive."

"It was also luck. I didn’t expect such things to happen here."

"Luck needs to be backed by action to show itself. Before you arrived, this place was just sitting here. No one discovered it, nor did it have such a big influence. Now that you’ve come, it has been unearthed. This is all the result of your dedicated work."

Zhang Chaoping stood aside with no expression on his face, but inside, he was full of complaints. He was the confidant of Yan Guozhen.

Unfortunately, ever since Ji Yang had saved Yan Guozhen, Yan Guozhen’s attitude towards Ji Yang had changed significantly.

There was nothing Zhang Chaoping could do about it.

Then looking at those foreigners, each one of them started to try out the Formation.

Yan Guozhen was curious, "That’s not right. Logically, with so many people entering the Formation, it should be too crowded to fit, right? How come they can’t even touch each other’s bodies?"

Ji Yang said, "I’ve read novels about cultivation. The Formation is said to be a peculiar thing. The inside is vast, and those who fall into it seem to enter a Different Space. So, they can’t actually touch each other at all."

Yan Guozhen said, "This is indeed a peculiar matter. It’s fortunate that this Formation isn’t one designed to trap those foreigners."

"Zhou, my consortium wants to invest here."

Steedson approached Zhou Yuan and said earnestly.

They were determined to get this place.

From the situation with the Formation, it could be seen as something like a miracle. If they could find something related to cultivation here, any amount of money invested would be worth it.

Steedson had done his research on many things in Hua Country. His ancestors were members of the Eight-Nation Alliance and had brought back a lot of good things from Hua Country, enabling his family to develop. One lesser-known fact was that among the ancient books brought back was one specifically detailing cultivation, which also contained Internal Cultivation Methods. These were said to be practicable only in The Mortal World, while cultivation techniques required a special place.

His family had gone to great lengths and spent a lot of money to acquire a set of cultivation techniques, only to find they were impossible to practice.

For over a hundred years, they had scoured the globe for anything related to cultivation. Upon learning about this place, they rushed here immediately.

Seeing the Formation with his own eyes kindled a fire of hope in Steedson’s heart; he knew this might be a chance for his family.

Steedson had already made up his mind. No matter the cost, he had to get this place.

"Steedson, our Will Consortium is also interested in this place," said another foreign team brought by Yan Guozhen. They had explored this area and even sent people to experience the atmosphere of the ancient city. Based on various factors, this place was special. Even aside from the possibility of a cultivation legacy, simply occupying it and developing the site could be profitable.

Zhou Yuan and the others hadn’t expected such a situation to arise and wanted to see what Ji Yang’s stance was.

"Ji, what’s your opinion?"

Ji Yang looked at the few foreigners and said seriously, "You are all here to invest, and we naturally welcome you. As government officials, our primary function is to serve. We will do our best to provide good services for you and handle all kinds of procedures. As for which places you are interested in, due to its huge impact, many areas have already been taken by various enterprises. We can’t use our power to influence normal commercial activities. Everything requires negotiation on your part. I believe that as long as the price is right, others will be willing to transfer their interests to you. Wouldn’t you agree?"

After hearing Ji Yang’s words, the foreigners looked at him seriously.

Before coming, they had heard that in Hua Country, officialdom prevails and that once leaders speak out, businesses have to comply. However, Ji Yang’s performance indicated that he wouldn’t use such power, meaning it was up to them to negotiate with the investors.

With their experience, they knew how to handle such situations. Since that was the attitude, there was no need to say more. They would go talk to the investors, and perhaps with some benefits, they would be willing to transfer.

"Since that’s the case, we will send people to negotiate."

Seeing that the foreigners accepted this way of handling things, Zhang Chaoping secretly breathed a sigh of relief. With too many businessmen squeezing into Shisong County, and most of them representing a family or force, it was crucial to serve them well, or trouble could ensue.

Ji Yang’s approach was feasible, and Zhang Chaoping wouldn’t need to offend any powers. Normal commercial activities were indeed a good method.

Yan Guozhen and Zhou Yuan were also pleased to see this outcome. After all, they also knew that many who had arrived represented certain parties. They were not eager to offend them needlessly.