Proficiency: Cultivated 10 Million Times - Chapter 16
Chapter 16: Dividends
Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios
Wang Yu noticed that when Sun Chengshan saw the saber-wielding man, his expression was also rather wary. He seemed to be someone he could not afford to offend.
Behind the man with the knife stood a broad and plump man.
The man was wearing an expensive formal suit and stood with his hands behind his back. His round face looked quite simple-minded and exuded an amiable aura.
However, when Sun Chengshan saw this person, his expression turned serious. He immediately took a few steps forward and said politely with some respect.
“Thank you, Chief Zheng, for arriving in time to prevent this thief from escaping!”
Zheng Anbang smiled and waved his hand. “It’s fine. After all, this is under my jurisdiction. Gu Hongming and He Xuyang actually dared to gather disciples to steal the guards’ goods. They’re really bold and don’t take the Public Security Bureau and the patrol team seriously.”
“You!” Gu Hongming widened his eyes and was about to say something.
Unfortunately, the ruthless man with the knife stomped onto Gu Hongming and dislocated his chin. It was so painful that he couldn’t speak.
“No matter what, it’s all thanks to Chief Zheng that we were able to successfully protect the goods.”
As Sun Chengshan spoke, he took out a small gift box the size of a palm. “It’s a small thank you gift that’s not worth mentioning. Please accept it.”
This was clearly what he’d prepared for.
Zheng Anbang’s expression changed slightly. He gently took the gift box and opened it.
When he saw the contents of the gift box, the smile on his face widened. The fats on his face were squeezed up and almost blinded him.
It had to be said that the gift Sun Chengshan had prepared was quite straightforward. It was a thick stack of star notes.
He could see that the value of each star note was in four digits.
“Master Sun is too kind.” Zheng Anbang became much more closer to Sun Chengshan.
“This is what I should do. I might even have to collaborate more with Chief Zheng in the future.” Sun Chengshan smiled knowingly.
In other words, there would be many opportunities to cooperate in the future, and there would be no lack of benefits for the other party.
Although it pained him to fork out this money, in the long run, it would be very helpful for him to establish a foothold in the island town in the future.
In any case, when the purple coal mine continued to reap profits, these early-stage sacrifices would be nothing.
Zheng Anbang was clearly aware of Sun Chengshan’s financial resources, so he did not reject his goodwill.
In contrast, although Gu Hongming who only ran a martial arts school would also visit him every year to give him some monetary gifts, he was too stupid this time. Since he dared to touch the goods of the garrison, Zheng would naturally cut ties with him.
Under Sun Chengshan’s hint, he didn’t mind doing a favor and letting Gu Hongming and He Xuyang, who were about to enter prison, stay inside forever to prevent future trouble.
That day, the two old martial arts schools in the island town were officially seized by the Public Security Bureau.
Many disciples of Wind’s Aid Hall and the Flying Eagle Sect who had participated in this robbery were arrested and severely punished.
When the news of this nasty incident spread, it still had quite a follow-up effect in the island town.
Even the other martial arts schools suffered a certain amount of criticism, and their business became much less prosperous.
It would probably only slowly return to normal after the impact of this matter died down.
The government also took action and began to strengthen their control over the martial arts schools in town to prevent them from causing more trouble.
Meanwhile, the Shadowless Fist Dojo, which was at the epicenter of the incident, was still open as usual. It seemed to have not been affected at all. Its reputation in the island town had actually increased.
On this day, in Sun Chengshan’s inner room.
Second Brother Meng, Wang Yu, and Sun Chengshan gathered together.
“The garrison had already sent the final payment for the first batch of ores.”
Sung Sun looked at the ledgers, reading them out one by one.
“After the appraisal, we mined a total of 5,652 secondary purple coal stones, 748 intermediate purple coal stones, and 123 superior purple coal stones in two months.
The guards bought them at the current market price. On average, each piece of secondary purple coal was worth 22 crystal pieces, the middle price was 55 crystal pieces, and the upper price was 255 crystal pieces.
In total, we earned more than 196,000 crystal dollars!”
Second Brother Meng’s breathing quickened. This money was an unimaginable sum to him.
“Oh my God…”
That was nearly 200,000 crystal dollars!
According to his previous living standards, this sum of money was completely enough for him to survive for 10 to 20 years.
Wang Yu was already mentally prepared, so he was not too surprised. However, he quickly calculated in his heart. According to the terms of the contract, he would be able to obtain nearly 30,000 crystal dollars after they split the profits.
Sun Chengshan did not find it a big deal. He even felt that this profit was considered too little.
“I spent some time gathering people and planning the mine in the first month. Now that it has gotten on track, the subsequent profits should be even greater.
“Meng, when the time comes, you can look for a reliable mining team to expand. There’s a demand for a certain amount from the garrison. We have to speed up.”
Second Brother Meng woke up from his excitement and thought for a moment. “Then we can only go to the neighbouring island towns to hire people. I know some of them, but I wonder if they went out.”
Sun Chengshan nodded. “Yes, it’s fine if it’s from other towns. The hiring commission is negotiable.”
“Okay, I’ll try tomorrow,” Second Brother Meng agreed.
Sun looked at the accounts but sighed again. “Actually, if I could transport these purple coals, I would have the connections to sell them for a higher price. It’s just that the security level would be lower than selling to the local garrison.”
Wang Yu shook his head and said, “There’s nothing we can do about that. Even without Gu Hongming’s people, there will still be others who will take the risk and we could be caught off guard.
With the garrison guarding the place now, this kind of robbery won’t happen for a while.”
“Yes.” How could Sun Chengshan not know what to do? It was just that his heart still ached for the money.
After all, the process of cultivation was a bottomless pit for money. He had been poor in the past and knew that earning money was not easy.
After that, the three of them discussed the subsequent mining matters. During the process, Wang Yu told Sun Chengshan about his current cultivation.
Naturally, it surprised and delighted Sun Chengshan again, and he valued Wang Yu even more.
After coming out of the backroom, Second Brother Meng left in a hurry, preparing to buy new properties in the island town for his wife and children to live in.
Now that the conditions were good, he was prepared to let his child go to school and practice martial arts in the future or learn a skill to make a living.
In short, he was rich now. He did not have to live a tight life anymore, let alone make his wife and children suffer.
“Master, I want to buy some precious ingredients. Where can I buy them?” Wang Yu asked as he watched Second Brother Meng leave.
It was impossible for ordinary markets to have such precious items for sale. However, some food stalls would occasionally have some precious ingredients for sale.
However, the number was quite limited. Basically, they would be sold as soon as they were brought out for sale. They were something that could only be chanced upon by luck.
This was also the regular way he could access the precious ingredients now. It obviously wouldn’t work.
Sun Chengshan stroked his beard and smiled. “You’re quite impatient, kid. You’re using up the money so quickly.”
“I want to increase my cultivation as soon as possible,” Wang Yu said casually.
“You’re still not satisfied with cultivating to the third level of Body Tempering at such a speed? I don’t know what to say about you.” Sun Chengshan shook his head.
Back then, he had spent almost two years to reach the third level of Body Tempering.
However, Wang Yu was like a rocket. He took less than half a year.
At this rate, he would probably break through to the fourth level of the fist technique in the next two years.
At this pace, he would probably be able to surpass him in cultivation before he was 30 years old.
He could be said to be the disciple with the greatest hope of cultivating his Shadowless Fist to the perfected sixth level.
Moreover, Wang Yu was humble and never arrogant. This was something he especially admired.
If it were other young talents, it was common for them to be complacent. It was even possible for them to rely on their outstanding cultivation and aptitude to do some stupid things that would ruin their future.
