He met Chi Yan's fiery gaze with calm eyes, his voice neither arrogant nor servile, yet he continued with confidence:
"To us, the Mingwu Clan is just one of our cooperation partners. We provide them with the resources they need, and they pay the corresponding price—it's merely a fair trade."
"Although the Mingwu Clan is one of our important partners, we respect every trade with them, but we also maintain an open attitude, willing to explore potential mutually beneficial cooperation with any trustworthy faction, including the Ascension Clan."
"The foundation of our Gold Coin Chamber of Commerce is to provide value and uphold neutrality, rather than choosing sides or being attached to any party."
Ah Lan's words resonated clearly in the hall.
He paused briefly, observing Chi Yan's reaction, and then presented the real bait:
