Chapter 111.1 What have I done wrong!

In the assembly hall.

Wang Ke had raised everyone’s emotions to a climactic point. Some could have kept their cool, but most looked at him in anticipation.

“Everyone, I know that some people don’t care about their own safety, so they don’t need to buy this insurance! Don’t you worry; the God Wang Company will not force anyone. Act at your own discretion!” Wang Ke cried out in a clear voice.

That last statement made those unwilling to feel at ease.

“Next, it’s buying time. Do not rush, please! Those who don’t want to buy it for themselves, their disciples, brothers, or their friends, you may find the exit by the east gate. We will not force you to stay. I have also arranged for my men at the east gate to register your identities; all of you can receive a delicate gift for having attended our opening ceremony!” said Wang Ke to the audience.

Those who are not buying get to leave first?

Many people in the crowd became hesitant.

Only Zhang Li’er looked at him in admiration.

“Sis, what’s that expression on your face!” Zhang Shenxu was perplexed.

“Wang Ke is really bad to the core! He’s asking the non-buyers to leave first? Heh!” Zhang Li’er seemed to be excited by the proceedings.

“What’s the problem with that?” Zhang Shenxu was still puzzled.

Zhang Li’er laughed and explained to her brother, “It shouldn’t have been a problem at first; but now, it is a huge problem. Wang Ke’s speech just now was so moving, asking every sect elder to buy insurance for their disciples in order to boost their sense of belonging… But if everyone sees you walk out, just like that, wouldn’t that be a cause for disappointment in their disciples and juniors’ hearts? It would have been fine if the crowd were rowdy, because no one would have noticed and there would be no embarrassment. But now, Wang Ke is asking them to leave first? By the east gate of all places? Just so that they would have a detour to the front? That’s for making them parade around the entire crowd, further exposing their heartlessness! Which elder or senior would be willing to go through the embarrassment? What’s more, all their followers would stay if the higher-ranking cultivators didn’t leave either!”

Zhang Shenxu was stunned. “Ah?”

Tong An’an was overtaken by anxiety as he watched in the crowd.

“Come on! Leave already! That way I can leave unnoticed! What should I do if none of you leaves?” Tong An’an’s muttered to himself. His heart was like a cat on a hot tin roof.

Wang Ke kept on calling me out, but I managed to stay covered. What should I do now? I’d never leave alone like this! How? What should I do!

“Oh? Looks like those who stayed are interested in the ‘Accidental Death Insurance’! Let me express my gratitude to all of you. You are brave warriors who stand out amongst the righteous of the Ten-thousand Great Mountains! All of you are role models!” Wang Ke said with a respectful bow.

Everyone remained quiet.

Wang Ke continued, “Look toward the south gate; I have arranged over a hundred staff members to help you with the purchase and signing of contracts. Everyone, please continue to the south gate so you can sign the contract and receive a fine welcoming gift for free; I only need you to register your identities!”

“The south gate?” Everyone looked over.

And there they saw hundreds of seats and counters set up like a barricade over the south gate. They could only leave after registering and signing the contract.

Tong An’an’s face turned black. What the hell should I do now?

Wang Ke explained further, “Everyone, please don’t rush to leave after you sign the contract and make your payment. The God Wang Tower has prepared guest rooms for you to rest. Once the process is complete, I will use my seal to validate every contract before returning them to you. You may leave after this is done!”

“Okay!” many answered.

“Finally, all customers ready to purchase more than ten insurance policies can move to the west gate’s Prized Customers Zone. We have the most comprehensive service over there!” Wang Ke shouted.

“Prized Customers Zone?” Zhang Li’er was somewhat stunned by this.

Did Wang Ke come up with all these terms? Insurance buyers can also be ranked?

“All right. Thank you, everyone, for supporting the opening ceremony of our God Wang Company; thank you for your time and patience hearing me out. I hereby announce that the God Wang Company’s first product launch is officially over! Everyone, kindly make your choice, please!” Wang Ke announced and bowed toward the audience.

People quickly got up from their seats.

Many high-ranking cultivators ran toward the south gate’s counters to make their purchases—

But still, many others remained seated while in deep thought.

Even more people were engaging in heated discussions.

Of course, there were still people who chose not to buy and left by the east gate.

Even so, only a few of them were rushing out through that exit. After all, it would be embarrassing to make a quick getaway right after the product launch; some wanted to wait a while longer and chat with their friends first.

Wang Ke found an appropriate moment to walk down the stage.

Chen Tianyuan met him with a black face.

“You wretched disciple! Is the insurance a genuine thing?” Chen Tianyuan asked softly.

“Revered Teacher, I’m doing this for the sake of those brave martyrs, to stand up against the unfair treatment they have received over the years. But of course, I want to earn some money along the way. Thank you, Revered Teacher, for coming to support me!” Wang Ke replied, also in a soft voice.

Chen Tianyuan had already been aware that Wang Ke was using his reputation for business credibility. But well, he didn’t think much of it because he saw Wang Ke favorably.

“Then tell me, which gate I shall leave from?” Chen Tianyuan asked.

“Revered Teacher, there’s still the north gate, used by the staff. You should go through the north!” Wang Ke sent Chen Tianyuan off immediately.

The latter left with an unhappy look. Although the whole event looked quite refreshing, Chen Tianyuan felt that publicly aiding his disciple fool around had been demeaning.

Mo Sanshan walked over with an awkward expression after the sect leader left.

“Wang Ke, not bad! You used the sect’s credibility for self gain?” he asked with a deep voice.

“Hall Lord Mo, why do you put it that way? Didn’t I make myself clear just now? The Heavenly Wolf Sect and the God Wang Company are completely unrelated to this; I made sure to emphasize the fact in front of the entire crowd!” Wang Ke rebutted immediately.

Mo Sanshan gave him an annoyed look. That’s right, you did say it. But the thing is, did anyone believe you? No one did! They thought you were just joking!

Mo Sanshan gave Wang Ke another conflicted look before he flung his sleeves and left.

“Hall Lord Mo, please exit through the north gate!” Wang Ke reminded him.

And so, Mo Sanshan left.

A fuming Murong Luguang was also about to take his leave; the ribbon cutting part was too shameful for him. I would have never gone up there if the Sect Lord hadn’t. And now I’m being asked to purchase Wang Ke’s product? You must be joking!

“Eldest apprentice-brother, you can’t leave through the north gate!” Wang Ke stopped Murong Luguang.

“Why?” Murong Luguang asked.

“My Revered Teacher and Hall Lord Mo are seniors of our sect; that is why I helped them leave in a less conspicuous way to protect their reputation. On the other hand, you and I are peers!” Wang Ke explained and persuaded, “Both of us are considered disciples of the Heavenly Wolf Sect. You should really give me some face, or else it would look bad on us all!”

“Look bad? Humph!” Murong Luguang snorted coldly.

He cared not whether it would look bad and was about to leave by the east gate—

“Go! Bring out our eldest apprentice-brother’s calligraphy!” Wang Ke ordered his subordinate.

Murong Luguang’s face froze immediately. My calligraphy? That thing I was forced to write back on Sword-study Peak?

“God Wang Company — Reliable and trustworthy”?

He didn’t understand those words back then; but now, everything was crystal clear. It was all a god-damned trap! And I even signed my name on it. It would be useless, even if I leave by the east gate! Once my calligraphy is made public, everyone will think I fully support Wang Ke!