Shang Zhenqiang was about to step forward and say something, but was stopped by Shang Zhentian.
Shang Zhentian knew what his brothers were thinking. Perhaps marrying his daughter to Queen Chen could form an alliance with the Chen family, allowing the merchant to live a very stable life in the next few decades.
But Shang Zhentian also knows in his heart that if Merchant Fort cannot become stronger, it will be annexed by other forces sooner or later. This is a natural law.
Moreover, Shang Rou is his favorite daughter. Although as the owner of Merchant Fort, the interests of Merchant Fort are very important, in Shang Zhentian's heart, his daughter's happiness is more important because he is a father.
"Chen Yide, my daughter is still young, so it's a little early to talk about marriage."
Shang Zhentian said lightly, his eyes filled with irresistible majesty, and he glanced slightly at his brothers.
Suddenly, the elders of Merchant Fort suppressed their words one by one. As the Lord of Merchant Fort, Shang Zhentian is not only the undisputed number one in cultivation, but he is also a man of his word. As long as he does
Once the decision is made, no one can change it.
"Master Shang, please think about it again. Tianyao Academy is coming to the Lingcheng area soon."
The middle-aged man named Chen Yide took a step forward and said, and at the same time he exuded a sense of coercion.
This pressure was so great that it forced several people around him to take a few steps back before they could stand firm.
Ye Qing also felt this sudden pressure. This pressure was indeed great, but it was not as high as a military commander. This Chen Yide should be at the ninth level of a military commander.
Ye Qing immediately came to a conclusion in his mind, and at the same time he took two steps back slightly. He didn't want to appear too special, even if this pressure had no effect on him.
Feeling the soul pressure released from Chen Yide, Shang Zhentian snorted coldly, and the general's ninth-level soul power was instantly released, immediately pushing back the opponent's soul pressure.
"Chen Yide, this is Merchant Fort, not your Chen family. If you want to practice your skills, Shang will accompany you at any time."
Shang Zhentian said coldly.
Chen Yide knew that he couldn't do anything to Shang Zhentian. The cultivation levels of both parties were on par with each other, and since he was in Merchant Fort, he would definitely not be able to gain any favor if he took action.
"snort!"
Chen Yide also snorted coldly, looked at Shang Zhentian meaningfully, then waved his hand and took everyone from the Chen family away.
Before leaving, Chen Tian glared at Ye Qing resentfully, his mouth shape constantly changing.
Ye Qing saw it and saw that Chen Tianzheng was saying: Boy, I will make you regret it.
However, Ye Qing didn't pay attention at all, and just looked at Shang Rou next to him and smiled, which made Chen Tiantian's teeth itch.
After the Chen family members left, Shang Zhentian said: "Let's all leave." Then he left alone.
Ye Qing also left the hall with Shang Rou's sister and brother and returned to Shang Rou's courtyard.
There were only five merchant elders left in the hall, sitting there with dejected faces. They seemed to have seen the scene of the merchant not long ago.
Another three days passed. Since he had to participate in the preliminary round with several other people from the merchant, Ye Qing exchanged some tactical cooperation with them every day.
In fact, it is only Shang Hua who is talking, because he has the highest prestige among the younger generation of Merchant Fort. Although his cultivation level may not be higher than Shang Rou, Shang Hua has participated in the preliminary competition in the previous two years, so he is naturally the most experienced.
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And Ye Qing just sat aside and listened to some news about the competition, but there was nothing he could do to cooperate with them in combat. After all, Ye Qing's martial arts were very different from theirs, and their contact time was limited. Unlike Shang Hua, they often practiced together.
, are relatively familiar with each other.
At this time, a middle-aged man walked over. Everyone looked up and saw that it was Shang Zhenqiang, the second elder of Merchant Fort.
"Father, why are you here?" Shang Hua stood up and said.
Hearing this, Ye Qing smiled slightly and thought to himself: "It turns out that Shang Hua is Shang Zhenqiang's son. No wonder he looks so domineering. Like father, like son!"
"Well, I have brought you some bad news. The Chen family has officially formed an alliance with the Sun family and has begun to suppress our merchants' industries. You should work hard. Only by joining Tianyao Academy can Merchant Fort get out of its current crisis."
After listening to Shang Zhenqiang's words, everyone changed their faces and looked worried. Of course, except for Ye Qing, who still had a calm expression.
"Father, we will definitely enter the finals and compete for the top five places."
Shang Hua said seriously.
"Alas!" Shang Zhenqiang glanced at Shang Rou, sighed softly, then turned and left.
Seeing Shang Zhenqiang sighing at herself, Shang Rou couldn't help lowering his eyes, but he didn't see a trace of determination flashing in those beautiful eyes.
"Everyone, please go back and practice hard. I will have a chat with brother Ye Qing."
Shang Hua said to Shang Long and the others.
Soon, only Shang Hua and Ye Qing were left. Seeing Ye Qing still looking calm, Shang Hua frowned slightly and said, "Ye Qing, I don't know what's so special about you.
Today I want to compete with you. If you don’t have extraordinary strength, then I will ask the fort master to replace you. After all, our brothers in Merchant Fort are familiar with each other, and we can better exert our combat power if we fight together."
After hearing Shang Hua's words, Ye Qing still sat where he was and said with a smile: "There's nothing special about me. It's just that Lord Shang is looking up to me. If it's a competition, I don't care."
"This matter is related to the fate of my merchant fort. I can't bear it today. Please accept the move."
Shang Hua didn't give Ye Qing a chance to escape, and directly attacked Ye Qing.
Shang Hua held a heavy sword in his hand, weighing at least two hundred kilograms. He slashed at Ye Qing mercilessly, shaking the air around him with a dull sound.
"Purple Flame Slash!"
A stream of purple flames emitted from the blade. Judging from its power, Ye Qing could tell that it was a low-level martial skill of the Xuan level. The purple flames on the blade were related to the sword itself, not Shang Hua's Yuan Power.
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It seems that this knife is also an extraordinary object, at least an intermediate magical weapon.
"The Merchant Fort is considered a second-rate force after all. The younger generation has such high-quality weapons in their hands. Compared with them, the Xishan Gate is really far behind."
Seeing Shang Hua's attack, Ye Qing did not change at all and instead studied the details of Shang Hua's Fort.
Seeing that this powerful sword was about to hit Ye Qing, Shang Hua obviously did not expect that Ye Qing would react like this. It was obviously too late to stop the attack at this time, and he could only hope that Ye Qing was not what he seemed.
It's useless.
Ye Qing shook his head slightly, made a fist with his left hand, and then stretched it out slightly.
Bang!
The purple flames instantly dissipated, and a figure flew out in a panic.