In the corridor, Kong Peng walked towards the courtyard under the guidance of the servants in the mansion.

As for the members of the accompanying caravan, they were all placed in the living room waiting.

Along the way, Kong Peng looked at the surrounding environment with curiosity.

What meets the eye is not as magnificent as imagined, but rather simple and elegant in style.

Normally, as he was used to seeing wealthy families, he knew that most of the real big shots would not show off too much.

Apparently, the same is true for this mysterious lord.

Kong Peng secretly commented on this, and gradually developed some expectations for the meeting with Lin Hao.

As you reach the end of the corridor, you will enter the inner courtyard area of ​​the atrium.

As they had been instructed in advance, the guards standing at the gate of the courtyard glanced at Kong Peng sharply but did not step forward to stop him.

"Brother Kong, I have long heard of your great name. We in the City of Chaos welcome you."

Seeing Kong Peng walk into the inner courtyard, Bai Lin immediately walked forward politely.

After some polite conversation, Kong Peng introduced him, "This is our lord, King Lanling."

"oh."

Kong Peng responded awkwardly, looking curiously at the mysterious man in black in front of him.

"Your Excellency, this is our first meeting. I apologize for my impoliteness just now."

However, Kong Peng soon realized that his behavior was a bit rude, and he quickly bowed slightly and said apologetically.

"No problem."

Lin Hao smiled with relief and didn't mind.

His casual attitude undoubtedly made Kong Ming's impression of him more favorable.

After some introductions and courtesies, the host and guests took their seats, and soon the servants prepared tea for everyone present.

As he had often heard the legend of Lin Hao recently, Kong Peng could not suppress his curiosity when he met him this time, and asked:

"Your Excellency, please forgive me for asking, how did you create such a magnificent city in such a short time?"

Lin Hao said calmly: "Money makes the world go round. I believe you should know that our Chaos City has a Lingyang Stone mine."

The news about the Lingyang Stone mine had actually spread long before the Xingyu Empire attacked the City of Chaos, so it was no longer a secret.

Therefore, at this moment, Lin Hao spoke frankly.

While speaking, Lin Hao glanced at Bai Lin next to him and said with a faint smile: "Of course, the most important point is that I have a group of loyal partners under my command."

These words immediately made Bai Lin feel warm in his heart.

Because in Lin Hao's words, he did not regard them as his subordinates, but used the word "partners".

Although there is only a difference of two words, the meanings are worlds apart.

Kong Peng's face was calm. He was very observant and couldn't help but secretly admire in his heart: "This lord is really capable. He actually knows how to control people."

Lin Hao asked calmly: "Through the introduction of the Bandung Chamber of Commerce, I heard that you want to become the general agent of cigarette products?"

"Yes, Your Excellency."

Kong Peng nodded and smiled, "This product is novel and has huge business potential."

"With my many years of business experience, I am confident that I can create a greater profit margin. Please rest assured to hand over the general agency rights to me."

Lin Hao pondered for a moment and did not make a decision in a hurry.

Immediately, he raised his eyes slightly, stared at Kong Peng indifferently, and said meaningfully: "Nowadays, many businesses are vying for the general agency rights of cigarettes, so it's not that I can just give the agency rights to him with a few words of assurance."

Hearing this, Kong Peng smiled slightly, and understood in his heart.

After years of working in the business world, he knows very well that there is no free lunch in the world.

As for money, there is too much for him to take out.

Too little and it seems insincere.

But what can be used to achieve the value of obtaining the general agency rights?

As his mind turned, Kong Peng suddenly had an idea and seemed to have thought of something.

Immediately, he reached for the storage ring and took out a rectangular box from it. It was made of black iron metal and had a rune similar to an isolation formation engraved on the surface.

This rune box made of black iron is obviously used to seal some kind of energy object.

"Your Excellency, this is a rare spiritual plant that I won at an auction some time ago, the Purple Lightning Bamboo."

Kong Peng smiled and opened the box while speaking.

Suddenly, a dark purple bamboo appeared.

Lin Hao's eyes narrowed slightly, and he looked at the purple bamboo in the box with curiosity.

"Is this... Purple Lightning Bamboo?"

Next to him, Bai Lin also had a look of surprise on his face and couldn't help but look at him.

But this purple bamboo has no branches or leaves, and is surrounded by traces of lightning, emitting heart-pounding energy fluctuations!

You can tell at first glance that it is something extraordinary!

"My Lord, this bamboo is about nine feet long and three fingers wide."

Kong Peng smiled and explained: "The material is as hard as iron, and it has natural lightning. If it is cast into a spear, it will be the most suitable."

Hearing this, Bai Lin's eyes flashed, and he couldn't help but exclaimed: "It is indeed the Purple Lightning Bamboo. I didn't expect Brother Kong to be able to obtain such a rare spiritual plant!"

"Can you lend it to me?"

Lin Hao asked with a hint of curiosity in his eyes.

"Can."

Kong Peng held the box and immediately walked up to Lin Hao.

Lin Hao didn't waste any words. He just reached out and grabbed the purple electric bamboo.

boom!

The moment it touched his body, Lin Hao suddenly felt an extremely surging force of thunder surging towards him.

Under the stimulation of the electric current, all the hairs on my body stood up in an instant!

"Such a strong thunder energy!"

Lin Hao was startled for a moment, and immediately mobilized the spiritual energy in his body to block out the thunder force that enveloped his body.

Immediately, Lin Hao exerted force with his right palm and suddenly slapped it on the purple lightning bamboo.

There was only a loud 'bang'.

As the bamboo shook violently, brilliant arcs of lightning flashed on its surface, but it was not damaged at all.

“The hardness is really good!”

Seeing this, Lin Hao's expression changed slightly.

The force of his palm just now could have shattered ordinary black iron into pieces on the spot.

However, the material of this purple electric bamboo is extremely hard, without even a trace of crack.

To this, Lin Hao nodded secretly.

This piece of thunder bamboo, both in length and thickness, is really good for casting weapons such as spears.

"Although this bamboo was not easy to come by, it is also a token of my appreciation. If Your Excellency the Lord does not mind, I will give it to you as a gift."

Seeing that Lin Hao seemed quite interested, Kong Ming's humble smile revealed a hint of confidence.

In his opinion, what martial artists value most are all kinds of natural treasures.

And this purple lightning bamboo is undoubtedly more valuable than vulgar things like money.

"Well, thank you very much."

Lin Hao was not polite. He played with the purple lightning bamboo in his hand for a few times and then put it directly into the storage ring.

Because he was indeed moved.

When I have time, I will find Master Chen from Wanlong Pavilion and ask him to forge a spear for me.

In the weapons list, the spear is the king of all weapons, and the sword is the master of all weapons.

Now that he already has the Dragon-Devouring Sword, it would be just right for him to have an additional spear.

"Bai Lin, the procedures for the general agency will be left to you to handle later."

After saying that, Lin Hao's body suddenly soared into the air and flew directly towards the direction of Wanlong Pavilion.

"Yes, my lord."

Bai Lin immediately bowed.

After watching Lin Hao leave, he looked at Kong Peng next to him and said with a smile: "Brother Kong, congratulations on becoming the general agent of our cigarette products."

“This… is it?!”

Upon hearing this, Kong Peng was stunned at first, then he looked surprised.

Since this was our first meeting, I originally thought that this mysterious lord would be difficult to serve.

Unexpectedly, it was so refreshing, completely beyond his imagination.

It's so exciting to work under such a leader!