Shen Tu had just returned to Anping City, living on the streets, sick and hungry, and almost didn't die.

But it also happened that the place where he fell happened to be Liu Menglong's shop, and he was saved by Liu Menglong.

Liu Menglong had the intention of letting him join the Tongzhou Commercial Bank, but Shen Tugang was not a business material, so he could only serve as a guard. How could it be that there was no shortage of guards in the trading house during that time, so Liu Menglong introduced him to a dart game.

This dart game not only escorts darts, but also provides escorts for major merchants.

Shen Tugang was upright and not afraid of death, and soon became the backbone of the dart game, and his cultivation also grew rapidly, all the way to the late stage of Lingtai.

After the establishment of Yangtian Pavilion, Liu Menglong invited ten guards from that dart bureau, with Shen Tugang as the captain.

Liu Menglong is kind to him, so Shen Tugang is really working hard for Yangtian Pavilion.

"Brother Shentu was actually a disciple of the Fire Peak Sect, and he also fought against Mu Shengzong!" Zhou Yang was very surprised after listening to Shen Tugang's story.

Huofengmen, Mushengzong, Houtu Sect, Water Ghost Regiment, and Jinling Island are the Five Elements Sect of Anping River, and they are the peripheral forces of Anping City after Wanjianmen. These five forces are not united on weekdays, and often attack each other for resources.

And Wanjianmen is proudly in the middle, sometimes helping gold to fight fire, sometimes helping water to attack earth, as long as there is a cheap advantage, Wanjianmen will not be stingy.

So after a long time, the Five Elements Sect did not have a good impression of the Ten Thousand Swords Sect. In addition to the contradictions within the five factions, there was a surprising consensus on the issue of dealing with the Wanjian Gate, that is, joint confrontation.

The relationship between the Five Elements Sect and the Ten Thousand Swords Sect cooled sharply, and war was on the verge of breaking out.

As soon as Shen Tu finished speaking, Zhou Yang understood the reason why Qiang Xian started the war.

Following the topic of Shen Tugang, Zhou Yang also told the two about the fact that Wanjianmen sent troops to destroy Mu Shengzong.

"After all, it is our father and son two generations of sects, and it hurts me a lot to watch it being eaten by the Ten Thousand Swords Sect like this!"

The remaining four forces of the Five Elements Sect together are not as good as Ten Thousand Swords Island, and it is only a matter of time before the Fire Peak Gate is eaten.

"yes. Zhou Yang and Mo Chenglong shook their heads helplessly. No matter how ruthless the Huofeng Sect is, it is also the enlightenment sect of Shen Tugang's father and son, just like Yu Zhou Yang of the Ziyuan Sect, they hate not the sect but some people in the sect.

"By the way, Steward Liu asked me something privately before leaving. Shen Tu just hesitated for a moment and then said.

"Oh, what's the matter?" Zhou Yang asked.

"I was asked if I wanted to join Tongzhou Commercial Bank. ”

"Oh, why did Brother Menglong bring up this matter now?" Mo Chenglong wondered.

"Did you mention it before?" Zhou Yang said.

"Nope. ”

"It's kind of weird. Could it be ......" A flash of inspiration flashed in Zhou's mind, and his heart shook.

"What, my brother knows the reason?" Seeing that Zhou Yang's expression was different, Zao Tu just hurriedly asked.

"It's just a guess, maybe I'm wrong. ”

"Right or wrong, you tell the truth. ”

"I have heard before that the relevant personnel of Tongzhou Commercial Bank seem to have been to Wanjianmen during the war. Zhou Yang said.

"Are you saying that the Tongzhou Commercial Bank also participated in the war launched by the Ten Thousand Swords Gate?" Shen Tugang's face was a little heavy.

"I said, it's just speculation. Zhou Yang shook his head. It was indeed a speculation before, but combined with these things, and now Liu Menglong's invitation to the original disciples of the Fire Peak Sect to enter the industry, he has already affirmed this matter, but it is not easy to say.

"Steward Liu invited me to join the firm at this time, could it be that it is also related to this war?" Shen Tugang's brows furrowed even deeper.

"It should be. You were originally a disciple of the Fire Peak Sect, and you have fought against several factions, so you naturally know a lot about the Five Elements Sect. If Tongzhou Commercial Bank really has the heart to participate in this battle, then recruit you into the industry, and there will be a good internal response. Mo Chenglong said.

Zhou Yang nodded when he heard this.

Shen Tugang was silent. He was naturally unwilling to attack his own enlightenment sect as the internal response of Tongzhou Commercial Bank and Wanjianmen. But Liu Menglong is kind to him, if he invites him hard, it is really difficult to do.

After the banquet was over, Shen Tugang returned to his room sullenly.

Mo Chenglong and Zhou Yang made an appointment to go together tomorrow to see the opening of the Tongzhou Commercial Bank's store and auction.

Late at night, in Zhou Yang's quiet room, a furnace of pills was packed into a pill bottle, and he didn't stop alchemy until it was almost dawn.

Now, he is already proficient in refining Huang Lingdan, and his success rate has steadily increased, which is not the same as when he first learned alchemy. However, he didn't immediately try to refine the Fire Spirit Pill with Fire Ground Grass, because now Huang Lingdan was in a hurry, and the four of them, no, it should be that all five of them urgently needed Huang Lingdan, but these five people did not include Zhong Pengfei.

However, there should be a sixth person soon, and Huang Lingdan will also be needed. And what he himself needed was the Fire Elixir.

Early the next morning, Zhou Yang and Mo Chenglong came to the street in the center of the store area. At this time, the street was already crowded with people and in an uproar.

Zhou Yang found that the plaques of the two shops facing each other on this street were very similar, one was Tongzhou Commercial House and the other was Tongzhou Auction House, and the two pairs of plaques were draped with red silk flowers.

In addition to the six facades on the street, the auction house also has an auction hall covering an area of more than ten acres. The hall has two floors, covering a large area and strong momentum, which is second to none in the Tuyan store area.

Drums are ringing in front of the store, and people come and go inside and outside the store, making it a lively scene.

At three o'clock, six people walked out of the store, and there were two at the front, and Zhou Yang knew one of them, who was actually Wang Wuji, the sect leader of the Ziyuan Sect. The other one I don't know, it should be the senior management of Tongzhou Commercial Bank.

Among the four people behind, one is Uncle Zhong Pengfei, the other is Wang Chenggong, an elder of Ziyuanzong, and two should also be people from Tongzhou Commercial Bank.

The six of them stood in two rows, with Wang Wuji and the high-ranking officials of the Tongzhou Commercial Bank in front of them. After a few moments, one of the four people behind stepped forward, pressed his hands down, and the drumming immediately stopped.

He said loudly to everyone: "Everyone, I am Ming Dajing, the foreign affairs deacon of Tongzhou Commercial Bank, today is the day when my Tongzhou Commercial Bank set up a branch in Tuyan City, and it is also the opening of the Tuyan branch of Tongzhou Auction House.

Today, I was fortunate to invite the sect master of Ziyuan Sect Wang Wuji in Tuyancheng, the chief manager of Anping Tongzhou Commercial Bank Shi Zhonghao, as well as Wang Qinggong and Zhong Pengfei of Ziyuan Sect, as well as Deacon Yu Xingye of Anping Auction House. Then, on behalf of the Tuyan Branch of Tongzhou Commercial Bank, I would like to express my heartfelt thanks to Sect Master Wang, Steward Shi, the three elders, deacons and all of you for coming!

Next, Sect Master Wang and General Manager Shi will unveil the Tu Yan Branch of Tongzhou Commercial Bank and Tu Yan Branch of Tongzhou Auction House respectively!

As soon as his words fell, the drums immediately rang out in unison, and the voices were boiling, Wang Wou-Ki and Shi Zhonghao walked to both sides respectively, tearing off the red silk on the plaque, and the people outside cheered again, and the drum music became more energetic.

When Wang Wuji and Shi Zhonghao walked back again, Ming Dajing pressed down with both hands again, the drum music stopped, and everyone stopped making noise. Ming Dajing said: "Everyone, please ask Sect Master Wang Wuji to say a few words to me and others, and invite Sect Master Wang!"

Wang Wuji is of medium height, dressed in a purple robe, with a purple crown on his head, with profound cultivation and extraordinary appearance.

He cleared his throat and said loudly: "Ladies and gentlemen, today I have the honor to participate in the opening ceremony of the branch of Tongzhou Commercial Bank and the opening ceremony of Tongzhou Auction House.

At the beginning of the catastrophe in Tuyan City, there were all kinds of wastes waiting to be lifted, and 100,000 cultivators worked hard to survive and stay strong. Fortunately, when I was in danger of Tu Yan, Tongzhou Commercial Bank extended a helping hand to help us rebuild Tu Yan and restore our homes, so that 100,000 cultivators could live and prosper in peace again, and live in peace.

I, Tuyan people, must remember it in my heart and always be grateful. On the occasion of the establishment and opening of the firm, on behalf of Tu Yan's 100,000 cultivators, I once again thank Tongzhou Commercial Bank for its righteous deeds, and jointly wish Tongzhou Commercial Bank a prosperous business, prosperous people and wealth, and the friendship with me Tu Yan will be immortal for many years!"

Wang Wuji's words raised the Tongzhou Commercial Bank to an extremely high position, which made Shi Zhonghao, the head of foreign affairs on the side, nod secretly.

Zhou Yang was unhappy in his heart, signed an unequal contract, and touted others here, it seems that Ziyuanzong has really become a vassal of Tongzhou Commercial Bank.

After Wang Wuji finished speaking, Ming Dajing said again: "Next, I would like to ask Mr. Shi to give you instructions!"

Zhou Yang was even more upset when he heard this, Wang Wuji just said a few words, and Shi Zhonghao was instructed, this is not a fucking slap in the face in public.

Even the people of the Ziyuan Sect frowned at this time.

Shi Zhonghao was a head taller than Wang Wuji, as if the two had discussed, they were both dressed in purple and red robes and wearing purple and red crowns.

At this time, he also said loudly: "What Sect Master Fang Cai Wang said made my Tongzhou Commercial Bank very pleased and encouraged. My Tongzhou Commercial Bank has done some things to Tu Yancheng, but it can't talk about saving Tu Yan from fire and water, and it's not even enough. However, the danger of the cultivators is not false, and they have also done something.

Now, our Tongzhou Commercial Bank and Ziyuanzong are in line with the principle of friendship and mutual help, jointly rebuilding Tu Yan, prospering Tu Yan, and allowing 100,000 Tu Yan cultivators to live and work in peace and contentment, and practice without worry, which is also the original intention of our Tu Yan branch.

In the future, I hope that the Tu Yan Branch of Tongzhou Commercial Bank and the Ziyuan Sect, as well as all the cultivators of Tu Yan City, will work together, work together, and advance hand in hand to create new glories! Just as Sect Master Wang said, my Tongzhou Commercial Bank and Tu Yan's fellow Daoists will definitely prosper in both people and wealth, and the friendship between the two factions will also be immortal for many years! Immortal for ten thousand years!

As soon as Shi Zhonghao's words fell, Ming Dajing echoed loudly: "Immortal for years! Immortal for ten thousand years!"

The crowd also shouted, "Immortal for years!"

Zhou Yang pouted, although Shi Zhonghao said it was high-sounding, he was full of boastful words, singing and harmonizing with Wang Wuji, and touting each other.

It is not difficult to hear from what the two of them said that Ziyuanzong is obviously in a subordinate position, and its weight in the hearts of the top management of Tongzhou Commercial Bank is not very heavy.

However, the two attended the opening ceremony, which also marked the official entry of Tongzhou Commercial Bank into Tuyancheng, and also marked the beginning of the formal cooperation between Tongzhou Commercial Bank and Ziyuanzong. To be precise, it was the beginning of Tu Yancheng's loss of autonomy.