Ye Tian looked at him, "Joining the Heavenly Alliance is a major decision. Have you thought it through?"
Gong Tianli smiled, "There are many powerful people in this world, but I respect no one. Today, having met you, sir, I am convinced. Moreover, the Heavenly Alliance itself is a massive backing. I, Gong Tianli, am willing to join!"
Ye Tian said, "Good. From now on, you, Mr. Xi, will be the hall master of the Heavenly Alliance in Ba Province. Your territory and your people will still be managed by you."
Gong Tianli, "Thank you, leader, for your trust! Leader, if you are not in a hurry, please stay in Banan for a few days."
Zhang Longsheng chuckled, "Brother Xi, I heard that a treasure was recently unearthed in Ba Province. Do you know about it?"
Gong Tianli smiled, "Brother Zhang's ears are truly sharp; you know about this too. That's right, an old farmer discovered a rare treasure, which many people vied for. In the end, it fell into my hands. Leader, please don't leave today. I will host a banquet for you, and perhaps you can help me identify this treasure."
For something the King of Banan called a treasure and that Zhang Longsheng was aware of, Ye Tian knew it must be extraordinary. He smiled, "Alright, I'll go and see what kind of treasure it is."
Gong Tianli was overjoyed. He immediately instructed his subordinates to prepare a car and asked his sisters to look after his mother. He then invited Ye Tian and Zhang Longsheng to his luxurious mountain villa in Banan.
Banan is mountainous, and Gong Tianli's villa was named Purple Dragon Mountain Villa. Gong Tianli began construction ten years ago, but as his influence expanded, the villa grew larger. Although it was now inhabited, some areas were still under construction.
Purple Dragon Mountain Villa was not just a place for private entertainment; it also operated commercially. The most luxurious business banquets in Ba Province preferred to be held at Purple Dragon Mountain Villa.
Of course, Purple Dragon Mountain Villa offered not only fine wine and delicacies but also beautiful women and whatever else guests desired.
As Ye Tian's convoy drove into the villa, it took over ten minutes within the estate to reach a mountain.
Purple Dragon Mountain Villa was located in the suburbs. It had two rivers, three lakes, and seven peaks, with numerous buildings constructed in an ancient style that was not devoid of modern charm.
Less than ten kilometers from the villa, an airport was built to facilitate the arrival of dignitaries and VIPs.
The villa Ye Tian and his party arrived at was called Supreme Peak, with over ten thousand square meters of built-up area. The most distinctive feature was a mountaintop villa, which served as Gong Tianli's place to entertain distinguished guests, and where he occasionally resided for leisure.
As the car reached the summit, Zhang Longsheng couldn't help but exclaim, "Brother Xi, I've heard of the fame of Purple Dragon Mountain Villa for a long time. Seeing it now, it truly lives up to its reputation. The investment in your villa must be no less than fifty billion, right?"
Gong Tianli chuckled, "Actually, it didn't cost much. The construction was done by my subordinates. The land was also inexpensive."
He pointed to a row of villas on a distant peak, "Look at those villas; each one has an investor. These are their extramarital residences, or their mistresses."
Zhang Longsheng laughed, "Brother Xi also does this kind of business?"
Gong Tianli, "It's merely catering to their preferences. In fact, what truly makes money here is that mountain peak."
He pointed, "It houses the largest private casino in the southwest, with an annual turnover exceeding seven hundred billion and profits over twenty billion."
Zhang Longsheng couldn't help but envy, "I'm also running a casino, but compared to yours, mine is much smaller, and not as high-end."
Gong Tianli, "For a high-end casino to grow, it needs excellent credibility. I've been in this business for ten years. For the first five years, I didn't make much money; I was purely building my reputation. Nowadays, which of the big gamblers in the circle doesn't know my Purple Dragon Mountain Villa?"
Zhang Longsheng, "It's more than just that, isn't it?"
Gong Tianli smiled, "Of course, our service is also better. For example, if someone makes money, we can pay them through lotteries or other legal means."
Ye Tian, "This business, while seemingly profitable, is not easy to manage."
Gong Tianli, "You speak the truth, leader. Over the years, many people have been envious and wanted to compete with me, but I defeated them all. Of course, I also paid a price."
Zhang Longsheng, "Brother Xi, we are not interested in gambling. What about your treasure?"