Just as Yulou Pavilion finalized its cooperation with Qingxi Fang for horse racing, its competitors were also carefully considering how to counteract Yulou Pavilion.
"They are taking advantage of us too much. It's okay if they imitate our name,"
They're even selling talismans? This is too bullying."
In the rear courtyard of Baifu Tang, a Chu family cultivator dressed as a storekeeper is complaining.
He is the manager of Baifu Tang, Chu Zengye.
The Qiuxi Lane's market forQi Gases talismans is not very large, and the Chu family, through several generations of operation, has established the reputation of Baifu Tang, allowing it to occupy a third of the market in Qiuxi Lane.
A third may sound small, but for an area with sufficient competition, this level of dominance is already impressive.
How can Chu not be anxious when Wang's suddenly started up a treasure store called Baibao Pavilion? The name is almost the same as that of Baifu Tang, and the business is overlapping a lot, which surely makes Chu nervous.
"People are really taking advantage of you, what can you do about it?"
Zengye, let's talk about how you plan to deal with it.
I came all the way to Qiuxi Lane, not to listen to your complaints.
Chu Zengshu, the patriarch of the Chu family, said helplessly to his younger brother, "I don't really agree with what Zengye just said."
The Wang family of Anbei is large and prosperous, and it's not necessary to deliberately copy the shop name of the Chu family. However, how to deal with the formidable challenge posed by Baibao Pavilion is indeed a problem.
Qiuxi Lane is not very large. With the famous name of Wang behind Baibao Pavilion, coupled with many innovative business practices, it naturally doesn't lack customers.
But if they take a bit more, that means Chu's Baifu Tang will have to make do with less. That's a big issue!
How can Chu Zengshu not be worried? That's why he rushed here so urgently.
"Ancestor, we can also do a group discount for three people at nine percent off, to compete with Baibao Pavilion for customer resources."
Regarding the strategy to copy Baibao Pavilion, Chu Zengye has no concerns. After all, it was Baibao Pavilion that first copied Baifu Tang's name.
"You're thinking too simplistically. Our model is to buy low and sell high."
To buy talismans in large quantities from scattered cultivators and small families at low prices, and then slowly sell them out.
Baibao Pavilion's model is that the Wang family draws the talismans themselves, and then sells them through their own store after they are completed.
Baifu Tang cannot compete with them in price reductions!
We are bound to lose if we compete on price. We need to think of other ways."
A single grain of dust from the era, when it falls on the shoulders of an individual, becomes a mountain.
Mangle ancestors for refining jade, they send a lot of pressure down through the Red Light Sect.
As the puppet of Red Light Sect and a minor faction of Mangle, Wang family was sliced off the back foot.
In the midst of change, to maintain the family's financial balance, Wang Xianmao established Baibao Pavilion in Qiuxi Lane.
So, Chu's Baifu Tang was at a disadvantage.
The cost of Mangle Ancestor was inevitably borne by Red Light Sect.
When Red Light Sect faces pressure, they can also directly seek help from their numerous vassals.
The pressure faced by Wang family could be borne by scattered cultivators and small families through various means.
But what can a small Qi cultivation family like Chu's do?
As the tides of the times roll over, they reach Chu's family, and their long-built Baifu Tang, fragile as a piece of paper.
There are huge differences between Chu and Wang, many methods that might have been useful in the past have lost their effectiveness when facing Baibao Pavilion, which has a foundation of jianguan, standing behind the Wang clan.
Chu Zengye thought for a long time before whispering.
"Ancestor, don't you know a few cultivation robbers? Their surface identities are completely unrelated to each other."
"We can spread some rumors about Baibao Pavilion's talismans not working well through these people, to damage their reputation!"
Chu Zengshu was startled and looked around. He quickly realized that there were only the two of them present, and he let out a sigh of relief.
He leaned his head towards Chu Zengye and whispered under his breath, "You fool!"
"Don't say it that way. We supply goods to those people, it is a normal business transaction. We are still supplying them goods."
If we involve those people, aren't we mixing ourselves with robbers as well?"
Wow, Baifu Tang's business stands out in Qiuxi Lane, there must be a reason for it.
Chu family sells talismans not only through their stores but also through a special secret sales network, exclusively for robbers.
"Ancestor, Baibao Pavilion is pressing down on us step by step, backed by the Wang family. Their product quality is not low."
Moreover, they also have a variety of elixirs to supply. Under the balance of things, Baifu Tang's business is in danger.
"We must take action, make a decision and act immediately!"
In Chu Zengye's eyes, there was helplessness, struggle, and madness, but not the slightest hesitation.
The business of Baifu Tang is directly related to the life and death of the Chu family, and he must protect it!
Under his brother's gaze, the leader of Chu family remained silent for a long time, and finally said.
"I'll make the arrangements, you don't need to worry about these things. By the way, tell the staff at the store that I'm just staying for one day."
The 'Xian Alliance - Ten Sects' system only slightly mobilized, and it forced normal cultivators to dance with bandits.
In these years, many things have changed from the past.
Compared to Jiang Bao's formality and mannerisms, the new guardian cultivator Mu Chunze is so dark that he would even dilute water with water.
Diluting water with water is something that ordinary people can't even think of.
That's why he can become a disciple of Zifuchu.
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Yulou originally intended to wait for Hongmei to think it through before going to continue practicing cultivation at Xifeng Residence.
After all, Hongmei is currently under great psychological pressure, and Yulou is concerned that this kind-hearted yet black-hearted master will explode.
But yesterday, the nun Yingyao came to visit them, representing that Hongmei may have adjusted her state.
Therefore, Yulou and Yuaan came to Xifeng Residence early today.
"Is my master here?" Yulou asked the waiter in the front hall.
"The master left early this morning, but Xingyao is here; she is currently in the side hall discussing a custom-made magical artifact with a female customer."
After listening to the waiter's answer, Yuaan looked at her older brother.
"Brother, now is the perfect time to refine the Zi Tong Pofa Zhu."
The two brothers still owe Wu Jinyan a debt of gratitude, and they need to pay it back as soon as possible.
Although Yulou is now the manager of Baibao Pavilion, he cannot randomly use the crystalline stones on Baibao Pavilion's account.
Without disturbing Xingyao, the two brothers went to the forge.
Yuaan stirs the fire, and Yulou brings water, and they quickly prepared.
"This is our first time refining an instrument ourselves. Yuaan, how about you try it first?"
Yulou's request was rather odd, and Yuaan hesitated for a moment but did not refuse.
In fact, Yulou considered that his cultivation level in refining is higher than Yuaan's.
If he tries first, he might have more chances to explode, which could affect his own state and that of Yuaan.
Letting Yuaan go first would capitalize on his youthful and competitive nature, making him more focused on the refining.
At the same time, with Yulou being someone with a higher cultivation level in refining behind him, Yuaan's mental pressure would also be greatly reduced.
When combined, the decision for Yuaan to refine first clearly reflects its value.
Yulou thought about it this carefully, which is why he said to let Yuaan try first.
Cultivating is like this.
Two pieces of Zi Tong, just the material cost is close to three hundred spiritual stones, adding other miscellaneous auxiliary materials that account for it, and refining it will consume at least 310 spiritual stones.
Three hundred and ten spiritual stones for refining six Zi Tong Pofa Zhu talismans, with each talisman costing fifty-two spiritual stones.
Refining and exploding once costs fifty-two spiritual stones, Yulou cannot be careless.
It seems that he is only hesitating over a small detail.
Even if Yulou sells two hundred Zi Tong Pofa Zhu talismans, the spiritual stones he earns won't be enough to buy the mid-quality magical belt at his waist.
A tree that grows as large as one's arms starts from a small seed, and a tower that stands nine stories high is built upon layers of earth.
It is essential to have resolve and determination, as the task ahead is indeed heavy and the journey long.
Both Yulou and Yuaan are not lacking in grand ambitions, but the young man Yuaan is obviously unaware of the deeply hidden perseverance in Yulou.
He just stood in front of the forge and without looking, threw the Zi Tong directly into the furnace, and said at the same time.
"I feel like I can refine five layers of restrictions. Brother, can I try it?"
It's clear that his desire to win has been guessed by Yulou.
"Of course, but if it explodes, it will cost us 52 spiritual stones."
"Try it, 52 spiritual stones aren't much, but it's equivalent to our clan's allowance for two and a half years."
With Yulou saying that, Yuaan naturally dared not take any big risks.
So, Yulou is responsible for burning fire, and Yuaan is responsible for refining.
In the careful collaboration between the brothers, the first Zi Tong Pofa Zhu talisman was soon refined.
However, the Zi Tong Pofa Zhu talisman Yuaan refined only had three layers of restrictions.
The design was supposed to have four layers, excluding the three basic restrictions, and another layer of breaking law restriction was to be refined in.
But it was obvious that Yuaan felt his strength waning when he tried to refine to the fourth layer.
Too small, the volume of the Zi Tong is only a third of that of the copper, and he can't handle it.
"Who just said they could refine in five layers?"
Yulou placed the Zi Tong Pofa Zhu talisman into the blood of a monkey, while laughing and asking and answering himself.
"Oh, I don't remember. It's not me, haha."
Monkey blood can increase the power of breaking laws, and Yuaan's Zi Tong Pofa Zhu talisman was not refining well or poorly, but the nature of Zi Tong determined that it could have some power in breaking laws itself.
It's still the same logic. A spell with ten degrees of power is attacking, and a Zi Tong talisman sword with five layers of breaking law restrictions can directly cut it open with three degrees of power.
When breaking various protective spells, it's like cutting melons and vegetables.
And this awkward version of the Zi Tong Pofa Zhu talisman can strike down a ten-degree spell with eight degrees of power, considering this point, it still has some value.
Embarrassed by Yulou's teasing, Yuaan said nothing.
He calculated his internal power, and then threw a small piece of Zi Tong into the forge, his eyes filled with seriousness.
This time, I must refine a Zi Tong Pofa Zhu talisman with four layers of restrictions!
Yuaan can refine jade into a mid-grade magical artifact, showing he has some talent in refining. Of course, this may also be due to Yulou's prodding and leadership.
As Yuaan channeled his power and struggled with the Zi Tong in the forge, Xingyao Sister entered the back hall, accompanied by a female cultivator with a veil covering her face.
"Yingxi Dao friend, our Xifeng Residence does not accept orders for wood-made magical artifacts. My father is skilled in gold and stone, and fire law refining is not suitable for wood-made artifacts."
However, I can introduce you to a suitable place. Look, they are the son of the King of Anbei, and the Wang family is famous for their mastery of wood law within the Red Lantern Society.
Xingyao Sister seems to be introducing the Wang family to the female customer.
Yulou didn't have time to care about the two women, but instead looked at Yuaan.
Good, good, good. It turns out that Yuaan is indeed a clever young man.
With two female cultivators beside him, he didn't even glance at them, and his refining technique was still so steady.
Yuaan, you little brat, you could be something great!
