The guild was still buzzing about what had happened in the Sin Domain Canyon today. Although Nie Yan and his team had the advantage of terrain to effectively block the Triumph Empire and the Radiant Holy Flame at the Narrow Pass, without that geographical advantage, such a feat would not have been possible. Nevertheless, this event had dealt a heavy blow to the morale of both the Triumph Empire and the Radiant Holy Flame.
Nie Yan and others gathered at the guild headquarters, handling guild affairs.
“How bad were our losses?” Nie Yan asked Guo Huai, who was standing beside him.
“The losses are manageable. Three hundred of our brothers survived by entering the Dark Cave and holding the entrance against attackers. Another hundred or so avoided death by hiding in various corners. We gained a lot of equipment, which should more than compensate for the losses. The only real loss is the experience points our members lost. Fortunately, leveling up has become easier since the opening of the Forgotten History, so they should be able to recover quickly,” Guo Huai replied. The losses of the Bull Tribe were acceptable, especially considering how many players from the Triumph Empire and the Radiant Holy Flame they had eliminated; they had definitely made up for their losses.
“What about the Holy Roman Empire and the Ga-lan Temple?” Nie Yan asked. “Their losses must have been significant as well.”
“Not many of their members survived either, but such losses in a guild war shouldn’t have much impact on them. It’s not like they’ve been completely wiped out,” Guo Huai said. Winning or losing in a guild war was normal. With their strong financial resources and large membership, even if they lost some players, it wouldn’t cripple them.
“Make sure to compensate the fallen members adequately. We absolutely cannot treat them unfairly,” Nie Yan said. It was vital to handle the aftermath properly and fairly, ensuring no resentment arose among the members. He also instructed Guo Huai to distribute the guild contribution points that all members should receive.
“I’ll handle it. Don’t worry,” Guo Huai replied. The Bull Tribe had no shortage of management talent, which was essential for the smooth operation of the guild. The distribution of guild contribution points was supported by precise data from the main AI, and with dedicated personnel managing the process, unequal distribution was rarely an issue.
“Also, make sure to distribute the equipment I promised,” Nie Yan added.
“By the way, there’s something I need to tell you. While you were at the Sin Domain Canyon, conflicts occurred between our members and those from the Bloodthirsty Blade, Mage Alliance, and Sacred Guardian.”
“What was the outcome?”
“We lost over two hundred members.”
Nie Yan’s heart sank. After a moment’s thought, he said, “If you find their exact coordinates, report them immediately. Otherwise, forget it. They don’t pose a significant threat to us yet.”
“I understand, but you should also be cautious. We’ve been constantly battling against the Triumph Empire and the Radiant Holy Flame, which has drained our resources. If we continue to be bogged down by them, the gap between us and the Bloodthirsty Blade, Mage Alliance, and Sacred Guardian will only widen. They’ve already started building strongholds, and some have even upgraded to level six guilds. If we don’t develop further, we’ll be at a disadvantage when they attack us.”
Nie Yan nodded gravely. He understood the severity of the current situation; Guo Huai’s words were not an exaggeration.
“I also heard something else. Century Capital and Karon Fund together acquired 36% of Angel Dominion’s shares. Although they can’t directly command Angel Dominion, as major shareholders, Century Capital can influence Angel Dominion’s decisions to some extent,” Guo Huai said. He vaguely knew about Nie Yan’s conflict with Century Capital, so he informed Nie Yan about this development immediately after learning it.
“Angel Dominion?” Nie Yan was startled. After Century Capital failed to acquire the Radiant Holy Flame and withdrew its capital from Karol City, Nie Yan had anticipated that Century Capital would redirect its capital elsewhere, targeting other guilds. He hadn’t expected them to set their sights on the Sa’thern Empire.
Angel Dominion had been a more powerful guild than the Triumph Empire and the Radiant Holy Flame in Nie Yan’s previous life, ranking first among the Lawful Good-aligned guilds and hailed as the number one guild. Even at the Triumph Empire’s peak, it couldn’t rival Angel Dominion.
At its strongest, Angel Dominion had over thirty top-tier professionals and countless elite members, controlling five cities and 126 strongholds, demonstrating its immense power.
Although Angel Dominion was far away in the Sa’thern Empire, Nie Yan still felt a sense of impending danger. That was a formidable force!
Combined with the nearby threats from the Bloodthirsty Blade, Mage Alliance, and Sacred Guardian, the Bull Tribe still had a long road ahead.
“Even if Angel Dominion is strong, they can’t fly over here,” Guo Huai tried to reassure Nie Yan, seeing his serious expression. At least not until flying mounts become available would people from the Sa’thern Empire be able to come over.
The classes in the Orc Empire were different from those in the Glinlan Empire, as were the skills. No one could predict what the situation would be like then.
“Keep an eye on Century Capital and inform me immediately if anything unusual happens,” Nie Yan said. He could not afford to relax his vigilance against Century Capital. Although Century Capital had redirected its financial resources to the Sa’thern Empire, the Bull Tribe could breathe a bit easier for now, as the distance between the two empires meant it would be a long time before they encountered each other.
After properly handling the guild affairs, Nie Yan received a message from Ban Xing De Hu Li (Half-Awake Fox).
“I just received a message from the Karol City Magistrate. The fortress battle has been postponed to five days later,” Ban Xing De Hu Li said. Although the Holy Roman Empire had also suffered heavy losses, they were determined to win the fortress battle. No one had expected it to be suddenly postponed.
“Why?” Nie Yan was taken aback and asked.
“It seems a paladin from the Radiant Holy Flame obtained the position of Cardinal of the Holy Temple and requested the Magistrate to delay the fortress battle, and the Magistrate agreed,” Ban Xing De Hu Li replied, unaware of what exactly the title of Cardinal entailed.
“There’s nothing we can do then. We’ll just have to wait another five days,” Nie Yan said. A Cardinal was a title from the Holy Temple, slightly lower than his Demon Hunter title, and far below the Scholar title. However, as a member of the Holy Temple, this person could still receive many benefits in Karol City. Nie Yan hadn’t expected him to request a delay in the fortress battle.
“I heard the Triumph Empire and the Radiant Holy Flame are too scared to cause us trouble anymore. Those guys have finally backed down,” Ban Xing De Hu Li said. The postponement of the fortress battle didn’t affect his mood much; waiting a few more days was no big deal.
After such an intense war, Nie Yan thought it was time for the Bull Tribe to rest and recover for a while. After all, their enemies were not only the Triumph Empire and the Radiant Holy Flame. They couldn’t focus all their efforts on these two guilds. Improving their own strength was the key.
Nie Yan chatted with Ban Xing De Hu Li for a while about future development directions and other matters before ending the call.
He checked on the development of the Star Pharmacy and the Assassin Alliance. Both were progressing steadily, which relieved Nie Yan. He then purchased another virtual asset, the Northern Auction House in Karol City. Thus, Nie Yan now owned three out of the four auction houses in Karol City, with the ownership of the last one still unknown.
The credit point exchange was about to begin, which would surely impact the entire game. Nie Yan was prepared for this. The influx of capital from major financial groups would inevitably affect the future landscape of Karol City. Guilds that received financial backing would enter a new phase of development.
“Nie Yan, I need to tell you something,” Guo Huai suddenly rushed over.
“What is it?” Nie Yan asked. What could make Guo Huai so anxious?
“Do you remember me telling you about the Longyue Financial Group?” Guo Huai asked.
“Of course, what about them?” Nie Yan asked. The Longyue Financial Group was the company owned by Xie Yao’s grandfather.
“The Longyue Financial Group wants to invest in our guild. They’re currently in contact with me, and I don’t know how to respond. What do you think?” Guo Huai asked. The offer from Longyue was very tempting. If the Bull Tribe received their investment, it would have a bright future. This was an opportunity! With strong financial backing, the Bull Tribe would experience rapid development.
Longyue Financial Group was a major financial group comparable to Century Capital!
When Nie Yan had rejected Century Capital, Guo Huai had felt it was a pity. He hadn’t expected that a few days later, Longyue Financial Group would come knocking. It seemed that a good product never lacked for buyers.
“What are their terms?”
“They want more than 30% ownership of the Bull Tribe. If we sign the agreement, they will enter into a ten-year cooperation agreement with the Bull Tribe, continuously investing in us to help the Bull Tribe reach the pinnacle! Additionally, they will send a representative to oversee and guide our operations,” Guo Huai said. The terms offered by Longyue were extremely favorable, which excited him greatly. Signing the agreement would promise a bright future for the Bull Tribe.
“Let me think about it,” Nie Yan said. The Bull Tribe was his creation, and he held absolute shares. Letting others take a small portion and accepting Longyue’s investment was acceptable, as they would still control the majority of the shares, so there was no need to worry about losing power. Moreover, with Longyue’s support, the Bull Tribe would surely achieve great success.
Moreover, Nie Yan felt a complex emotion he couldn’t quite express. If he accepted Longyue’s investment, it would create an additional connection and entanglement between him and Xie Yao.
“Continue negotiating with them and discuss the terms. We can sell up to 30% of our shares at most, no more than that. As for how much they’re willing to invest, try to get the best deal possible. Draft an agreement and send it to me,” Nie Yan said. He wasn’t particularly skilled in business negotiations or haggling over prices, so he left that to Guo Huai. In the end, any agreement would require his signature.
With Nie Yan’s approval, Guo Huai eagerly went to discuss the details with the representatives from Longyue Financial Group.
Nie Yan wasn’t surprised that a financial group had approached them. The Bull Tribe’s past achievements were evident, so even if Longyue hadn’t come, other financial groups would have. Longyue wanted to send a representative. Nie Yan wondered who it would be and hoped the person wouldn’t be too difficult to work with.
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