The Strongest Businessman

'He was actually just acting dumb so that Adakus would lower his guard that made him spout some unnecessary things that actually benefitted Dylan's arguments! Is he really just a nineteen year old? Why do I feel like I am staring at some old veteran here...' Okemos thought dazedly.

'He did not interact much earlier with Adalus to keep his presence small and he waited for Adalus to speak... Wait, but Adalus was just answering our questions... Does that mean he even predicted what questions we were going to ask?! This kid actually set this sort of intricate trap without us knowing...?' Arman felt cold air on his spine as he was amazed and scared of Dylan's intellect at the same time.

But, how could they know that Dylan's predictions and words were all based in the highly advanced psychology of Earth at the Advanced Digital Age that it could deeply explain myriads of thing regarding human behavior. As the greatest businessman, he needed to know the behavior and interest of his target market that required him to read an ample amount of psychology books which in turn helped him in his negotiation skills.

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Adalus voice sounded hoarse as his smile was incessantly twitching,"Of course, I know. It seems that Young Noble is concerned about me. Do not worry, I will have a very reasonable reason from me delaying the report. Young Noble, asked about compensation? How much did you pay for the lot? Was it around 60,000 gold coins?"

"The full payment was sixty five thousand gold coins..." Dylan spoke while wearing a frown. Seeing his reaction, Adalus quickly looked at his butler who quickly brought large bag of gold and placed it on the table, "Within the bag is seventy thousand gold coins, you can check it before you take it if you like. I hope that this will be an equal compensation already."

'I can't believe I am actually being threatened by this kid! This kid is actually this sly and cunning! No wonder, Premier Halls Azelmek, took him as his disciple and formed a partnership with his business. ' Adalus harbored even more ill intentions to Dylan because of this!

'I can't let him grow more! He will become a huge threat to us in the future! Inhave to kill him!' If earlier he was just trying to help Gayolei to get rid of Dylan, nor, he wants to personally kill Dylan himself.

But, he knew that he could not do anything as the situation does not allow it, he could only quietly endure Dylan's words, 'If only these three were not present, I would have easily decapitated this arrogant brat who knows nothing but let his glib tongue run freely!'

At that moment, Dylan quickly returned to his calm demeanor and di not even look at the large amount of gold coins. He had no doubt that within there was exactly seventy five thousand gold coins like what Adalus said earlier but his aim was different, "But the compensation I had in mind is another thing. So please, withdraw this money bag."

"Oh, what could be this compensation you wish to seek for, Young Noble?" Adalus asked with a problem-filled look. He angirly clenched his fist that was under the table. He gritted his teeth behind his lips, 'This kid is actually testing me my tolerance patience!'

'This... is actually fun to watch!' The four sect heads felt and odd feeling of happpiness when they saw Adalus' frustrated expression. They knew all too well what it's like to face Dylan in a negotiation but seeing how irritated Adalus was made them feel this, 'I am really glad he's not our foe.'

"Since the money, energy and time we used was for getting a lot, so I think it would be better to get another lot of land from those which you own. And, I already have a place that I would like to have." Dylan stated with a calm and warm voice.

"Young Noble, it would be best if you refrain from being too free-willed. Are you going to ask me to hand over the deed of our best business?! Asking me for a land in my possession is an outrageous request! If Young Noble does not change his decision, I would have to be disrespectful to you and force you out." Adalus who was already burning from anger was trying to remain calm despite his temper already at it's limit.

"What do you mean, Sect Head Adalus? I am not interested on the lot of your best business because I have already a lot in mind. It is that lot you have at Lightning Boulevard. The one that costs only forty one thousand gold coins. That's all." Dylan conversed cordially as he looked at the shocked Adalus.

"Really?" Everyone present exclaimed in shock. They did not expect that Dylan would only settle for a small plot of land which was far smaller than what he originally wanted. Suddenly, they could no longer see through Dylan's intentions at all.

"Yes." Dylan simply smiled at their confused and shocked expressions. He even jokingly spoke," That lot is what I want unless you willingly give me more. I won't decline if you do, though."

"Indeed, if that is what Young Noble wants as his compensation, I shall not decline any longer and to make up for your losses here's twenty five thousand gold coins. Just take it as a token of friendship from me." Adalus smilingly said. Hearing that Dylan was not taking advantage of him, he could not be any more happy but there was still an uneasy feeling that has been bothering him, albeit, he did not know what it was.

'So, this is a show of cordiality. I never thought that this kid would actually be so capable in matters like this.' Adalus offered the twenty five thousand as a mere act of giving face to Dylan and he knew that Dylan would most likely reject it to give him some face.

"Sect Head Adalus is too generous and hospitable..." Dylan praised him with a warm smile. Adalus smiled when he heard this because it appears that what he thought of was what was exactly happening. But, suddenly, Dylan continued his sentence, "...it would be shameful and unbecoming of me to not accept such a gift. I thank you for such a sincere gift, Sect Head."

'I've been had! This kid set me up again!' Adalus' smile became stiff as he did not expect Dylan to actually accept the offer! It remained like that for some time while Dylan put the big bag of cash to his storage ring naturally. When he saw Dylan taking the cash, it was as if a boulder was stuck on his chest.

No matter what amount of money that was, for businessmen, if it was not used for their benefit, they would feel a huge loss from it. But, Adalus continued to play along, "Hahaha, it is mere money but if it could strengthen my sect's relationship with yours, then it would be worth it."

"Then, I shall look forward to working with Sect Head Adalus in the future." Dylan smilingly said. After which, he put on an 'I just remembered something,' look and said, "Sect Head Adalus, what about the deed for the lot I mentioned earlier?"

"There's a little bit of problem regarding this." Adalus spoke with a slightly conflicted expression. 'If you want to get something from me, you have to get it after suffering a little bit. Let me make things hard for you!'

"Oh, is there a problem?" Dylan replied with a surprised face.

"There is. There are at least thirty employees that are managing that place. I know Young Noble wants to use that place and create branch of your business. Since your business is different from their trained jobs, they will not be of use to you. If so, my employees would definitely lose their jobs and might express hostility against you, so if Young Noble gives me time, I would be able to find another branch for them to work to. At that time, we can arrange for a time and place to meet and I will give you the deed." Adalus explained. In his heart, he really wanted to add, '...and kill you that day!'

"So, that's the problem..." Dylan appeared to be in deep thought, but contrary to Adalus' expectations, he was able to quickly devise a plan."Sect Head Adalus is really a caring and considerate leader to his subordinates. My respect for you has incread yet again. But, fret not, your employees will not lose their jobs. I shall directly take them under my wing and train them. It would be too much of an inconvenience to them if they were to transfer in another workplace. Thus, I will take responsibility of their training while they work there."

Adalus did not expect for Dylan to come up with a solution on the spot. Even if it was feasible, Adalus still argued, "But training them would take too much time, not to mention it would affect your schedule and your business' growth because of the increase of people you need to give salary to. Even your cultivation might be affected by this action."

"My employees are fully equiped with the ability and skill to train so they would mainly be the ones training them. Although I would also instruct from time to time, I believe that if my employees train them, they would quickly adapt to their jobs and even form friendships which would definitely be beneficial during work and the entire business." Dylan replied readily.

"But, aren't your employees' schedule already packed? Young noble have three buildings that needs ro be managed and each needs to have at least twenty two or twenty five employees to function. It would be unwise to make your employees overwork." Adalus did not back down and said.

Dylan was unfazed and quickly constructed a refute, "For normal people, that is indeed the case but my emplotees have been trained by me. Each of the three buildings only needs eighteen of my employees to function on daily baisis. Not to mention that I have already, more than a hundred employees working under me. They have shifts every day so my free employees can switch mentoring them everyday that way all of my employees would get to interact with the new employees. Would that suffice to answer Sect Head's concern?"

"...." Adalus became more amazed by how Dylan managed his business. It was not only him, the four sect heads were also in awe as soon when they heard Dylan's arrangements. Dylan's customer rate this week has already reached one thousand five hundred per day. To think that there would be only fifty four people entertaining and assisting them was incredible! Then those fifty four must already be experts at their jobs! Just how did Dylan train his employees?

'I did not expect him to be this talented! He must die!' Adalus recovered. He lowered his head to hide the fact he was gritting his teeth but quickly sat upright and said. "To think that Young Noble actually has this much management skills. If this is Sir Dylan's plans, then I am rest assured of my employees welfare."

"Thank you for your trust to me, Sect Head Adalus. As gratitude, I shall be the one to go to the City Hall and finalize the documents." Dylan maintained his faintly smiled as he thanked him.

"Then, I would have to trouble, Young Noble.' Adalus raised his right hand and injected some of his Origin Energy onto it. He retrieved a scroll and a paper which he swiftly wrote on for moment before passed both over to Dylan, "This is the deed to the lot while this is the letter of approval for this trade."

"Thank you for doing business with us. Thank you for the hospitality as well. We have consumed much of the Sect Head's time already. We shall now take our leave." Dylan bid his farewell to Adalus.

"It is a small matter. Do come again if you have time in the future." Adalus waved his hand and smiled. He also looked to his butler and ordered, Julio, escort them"

Dylan said before turning around, "I will keep that in mind, Sect Head Adalus." With him, the four sect heads also followed and said their goodbyes to Adalus.

A few minutes later...

A black clothed man suddenly appeared near Adalus and knelt, "Sir, they have left. The faces of the four sect heads were getting increasingly pale as they walked together with Dylan Ford and their auras became weaker and unstable as well."

"Excellent! Hahaha! That brat may have swindled a property from me but at least the Clear Silver Poison is working well to kill those bastards. You may now leave." Adalus laughed triumphantly. But when he looked to his side, the black clothed man was still there, he angrily scowled, "Why are you still here? Didn't I tell you to leave?! Scram already!'

"But, my lord I have something urgent to report." The black clothed man remained kneeling. Adalus was still agitated but allowed him, "Speak!"

"Our intellugence group found out that Dylan only actually paid for the installment fee for the lot which means they only expended thirty six thousand gold coins and not sixty thousand." The black clothed man stated.

"What?! Why the fuck did you only tell this to me now?! What do I keep you buffons for?! SCRAM!!" Hearing that report made Adalus blow his fuse that he was restraining ever since Dylan came. He punched the black clothed man with full force that sent him flying to the door. After being able to regain his balance, the man quickly fled.

The furious Adalus roared wrathfully, "The next time we meet, I will kill you, Dylan Ford!!!"