Everyone's attention was drawn to the loud noise, and a group of people turned to look at the shattered screen.
Of course, it wasn't to see the screen, but to see the revered master behind it.
Whether it was the wind from Xuan Yuanzhan's palm strike or a gust of wind caused by the shattering of the screen, the veil above the Venerable Lord's head was blown up, and the Venerable Lord quickly raised his arm and turned to the side to cover himself.
People did see him, but this lord was dressed in black and had a black veil over his head, so they couldn't see his appearance at all.
Xuanyuan Zhan also looked at the Venerable One immediately. Although he couldn't see his face clearly, he still scanned him from head to toe. The clothes and the veil on his head were nothing special, but what he was wearing on his feet...
A pair of official boots!
White Eagle, his back drenched in cold sweat, glanced at the Venerable One who had almost had his curtain blown off, then turned to look at Xuan Yuanzhan.
He did it on purpose, didn't he? He appeared to be attacking him, but he actually wanted to see what would happen to the Lord.
He's got a brain!
Bai Ying's eyes involuntarily glanced again at the small white jade cup in Xuan Yuanzhan's hand, his old face flushed again, and he immediately looked away.
"Your Majesty!" The two guards beside Your Majesty were also stunned by the commotion. When they came to their senses, they immediately drew their swords and stood guard beside Your Majesty.
The lord made sure his veil was still on properly before waving away the two guards.
The Lord raised his eyes and looked in the direction of Xuan Yuanzhan and Bai Ying.
He had met Bai Ying before, but this newcomer...
This is the first time the Lord has seen him, but he never expected that this person would have such an unparalleled appearance!
Seeing that the Venerable One was staring at Xuan Yuanzhan, Zhang Debiao quickly stepped forward to apologize on Xuan Yuanzhan's behalf: "Venerable One, my third brother did not mean it just now, please do not take offense."
The Venerable One smiled calmly, seemingly unconcerned that the screen had shattered and he had almost been exposed: "Young people are bound to be impetuous, that's understandable. But why didn't you bring someone this capable before?"
Zhang Debiao quickly replied, "Didn't the Lord say that we can only bring one at a time? This time, my second brother is sick, so I brought my third brother along."
The Lord raised an eyebrow noncommittally and looked at Xuan Yuanzhan again: "You are the third leader of Silver Tiger Stronghold!"
Upon hearing the question, Xuan Yuanzhan stepped forward with great respect and replied, "Yes."
Xuanyuan Zhan stepped forward, and the Venerable One scrutinized him carefully once again.
This man not only possessed unparalleled beauty but also an air of nobility, making him stand out even more from these rough and unruly bandits. How could such a person have become an outlaw?
The lord grew increasingly suspicious and narrowed his eyes, saying, "Judging from your accent, you don't seem to be from the North."
“Yes.” Xuan Yuanzhan nodded honestly: “I am from the capital and came to the north to do horse trading. When I arrived in the north, I found that there was a famine. I failed to trade the horses and lost all my money. Fortunately, I met my elder brother who took me in.”
Xuanyuan Zhan's words did not dispel the Venerable Lord's doubts: "Doing horse trading? Judging horses requires skill."
Xuanyuan Zhan, of course, understood the Venerable One's probing words, and calmly replied, "Judging a horse naturally involves techniques. First, examine the head and ears: ears like bamboo leaves, eyes like bird eyes, and a tail like a drooping broom. Next, examine the skull: the angles should be well-defined, viewed from the front, back, and side, revealing narrow bones, thin skin, a sloping nose, a forehead that seems to be bowing, distinct ridges, and a far-reaching gaze, with a spirit and a noble bearing..."
Xuanyuan Zhan launched into a long, rambling speech, befitting a seasoned horse trader.
If the Venerable One still had some doubts about Xuan Yuanzhan just now, after Xuan Yuanzhan's long speech, the Venerable One no longer had any doubts.
He really is a horse trader!
Judging from his demeanor, he had assumed he was the son of a high-ranking official, but now that he knew he was just a horse trader, he didn't need to worry.
In addition, his martial arts skills are indeed very powerful, so we can use them to our advantage!
What's your name?
Seemingly having dispelled his doubts, the Venerable One spoke to Xuan Yuanzhan in a more amiable tone.
Xuanyuan Zhan replied respectfully, "Reporting to Your Majesty, Su Zhan."
"Su Zhan?" The Venerable One murmured, then smiled and said, "A good name!"
In Kyoto, there seems to be only one nobleman with the surname Su: General Su. However, General Su's son is probably still very young, and this person is obviously not related to General Su.
The Lord smiled and looked at White Eagle: "Chief Zhang has a good eye, finding such a skilled Third Master."
Zhang Debiao quickly stepped forward and said modestly, "Your Excellency is too kind. My third brother is still young and has much to learn from you."
The Lord nodded with great satisfaction.
This time, Zhang Debiao really brought him some unexpected surprises.
This Su Zhan is something else. Judging from his martial arts skills, he should be even better than Bai Ying. With his help, this big deal will definitely be twice as successful!
We've already made a scene and even fought, but we still need to continue discussing this matter.
Qian Ergou spoke first: "Since the Lord insists on bringing Bai Ying along, that's fine. The profit sharing we agreed on before needs to be redistributed."
Neither Zhang Debiao nor Li Yuanbao uttered a word, clearly agreeing with Qian Ergou's statement.
Although this big deal was arranged by the lord, he still needs the help of these villages to make it happen.
They were originally in a cooperative relationship, not a superior-subordinate relationship. When it comes to matters of interest, it's impossible to let him decide everything. Everyone should raise their opinions.
If they can reach an agreement, they will; if not, they will part ways. Anyway, they already know about this big deal, so they can just skip him and do it themselves.
The Lord knew these few were troublemakers and didn't want to really argue with them. After thinking for a moment, he said, "Brothers Bai Ying and Su Zhan are both quite skilled in martial arts. This big deal will depend on the two brothers. So, if this deal goes through, I'll take 20% less, and the other 20% will be my share for Brothers Bai Ying and Su Zhan."
The original agreement was that he would get 40%, and the other three villages would each get 20%.
Now that he has voluntarily reduced his share by 20%, without affecting the interests of other villages, Zhang Debiao, Li Yuanbao, Qian Ergou, and others are naturally delighted and would not disagree with such a distribution.
Qian Ergou, being the most shrewd, quickly flattered, "Your Excellency is truly generous! Then it's settled. We'll stick to the original plan, each taking 20%, with Brother Su Zhan taking 10% and Liuying Village taking 10%."
Since it doesn't affect their interests, what's wrong with taking a share from Eagle Village?
To be honest, having multiple Liuying Villages would greatly increase the chances of this big deal succeeding.
And this Su Zhan, his martial arts are so powerful, he and his follower are indeed worthy of this rank.
Not only did Qian Ergou have no objections, but Zhang Debiao and Li Yuanbao also had no objections; both of them thought this approach was excellent.
As long as they don't try to take away their profits, everything is negotiable!
Bai Ying, who had remained silent until now, suddenly spoke up: "It is Bai Ying who will receive one-tenth, not our Liu Ying Village!"
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