Chapter 30: Information is Gold

The exam rules are going to change, and dharma weapons will definitely rise in price.

This is a great time to go long!

If we hoard dharma weapons in advance and sell them at a high price before the exam, we will definitely make a big profit.

It's just that Fourth Brother Hu and I have too little capital, making it hard to operate. Moreover, in such a big business of going long or short, there are many buyers in the market, and the risk of being a retail investor is still quite high. If we are not careful and get harvested like leeks, wouldn't that delay Fourth Brother Hu from practicing at the Immortal Academy?

It's just that such a good opportunity, if not utilized well to make a big profit, would really be unworthy of the awareness I should have as a traveler.

What to do?

Tangled!

If I could latch onto a bookmaker, that would basically be a business where you make a profit without losing.

It's just that bookmakers are hard to find. After thinking for a while, a flash of inspiration suddenly appeared in Zhang Xingyu's mind. Since I can't find a bookmaker, why not become the bookmaker myself?

It doesn't matter if there's little money; at worst, I'll start a private equity fund and be the trader myself.

To start a private equity fund, naturally, I need to find big investors to buy shares. Big investors, aren't there two right in front of me?

The little fatty is fat and rich, with a deep background; letting him join will not only strengthen the capital but also reduce the legal risks of the private equity fund's operation.

Big Brother Jin is a disciple of the Immortal Academy and can run a shop, so he must have plenty of money. Moreover, he is a straightforward and generous person, so there will be no major obstacles to cooperating with such a person.

Thinking of this, Zhang Xingyu proposed loudly: "Fourth Brother Hu, Big Brother Jin, Brother Zhu, why don't we join forces to hoard dharma weapons and then sell them at a high price later? We will definitely be able to make a big profit."

"Good idea!" Hearing Zhang Xingyu's suggestion, Jin Muyun's eyes lit up instantly.

"Interesting! I agree!" The little fatty Zhu Dafu also shouted loudly.

"The idea is good, but reselling dharma weapons requires a lot of capital." Hu Siping had some concerns.

Zhu Dafu clapped his hands and shouted loudly: "Capital is not a problem. This time we must make a big profit. Father always says I only know how to spend money; this time I want to show him that not only can I spend money, but I can also earn money."

Next, the four gathered together to discuss the details of the operation.

Half an hour later, the Nanhua Cheng Dharma Weapon Reselling Temporary Association, formally named the "Nanhua Cheng Brothers Investment Foundation," was officially established, with a registered capital totaling 2.5 million gold coins.

Among them, Zhang Xingyu and Hu Siping invested 500,000 gold coins, accounting for 20%; Jin Muyun invested 1,000,000 gold coins, accounting for 40%; and Zhu Dafu invested 1,000,000 gold coins, accounting for 40%.

Said and done.

This afternoon, a large red paper appeared on the wall at the entrance of the small shop, with six large characters written in gold powder in a dragon-flying and phoenix-dancing style: "Buying dharma weapons at high prices."

Leaving Jin Muyun to sit in the shop and buy, Zhang Xingyu, Hu Siping, and Zhu Dafu went into the city to buy dharma weapons on the move.

After leaving the shop, Zhu Dafu suggested loudly: "Big Brother Zhang, Big Brother Hu, let's go to the market in the west of the city to buy. There are many people there, so there should be many people wanting to sell dharma weapons."

Arriving at the market, Zhu Dafu said again: "Big Brother Zhang, Big Brother Hu, let's split into two groups. I'll go to the east end of the market, and you two go to the west end. Let's have a competition to see who buys the most dharma weapons today."

"Good! Let's have a competition; the loser treats everyone to a meal." The two Zhang Xingyu agreed happily.

After Zhu Dafu left, Zhang Xingyu pulled Hu Siping to a shop selling cloth.

First, he spent 100 copper coins to tear off three meters of white cloth, and then asked the shopkeeper to draw knives and swords on it, writing the large characters "Buying dharma weapons at high prices." Finally, he tied this piece of white cloth to a long bamboo pole, and an advertising banner for buying dharma weapons was made.

The two held the banner high, walking in the market while shouting loudly at the top of their lungs.

"Buying dharma weapons! Buying dharma weapons!"

They shouted for a long time, but not a single business came to the door.

The two couldn't help but feel a bit discouraged. They leaned the cloth banner against a large banyan tree and sat in the shade to rest.

Just at this moment, a man with a long sword slung across his back also came under the large banyan tree. This person pretended to be going under the tree to enjoy the shade. When he walked up to Zhang Xingyu and Hu Siping, he asked in a low voice: "Are you buying dharma weapons?"

"Yes, buying at high prices."

Seeing business coming to the door, Zhang Xingyu was overjoyed.

"I have an extra dharma knife, you guys take a look and see how much it's worth." The man said while taking out a crimson short knife from his bundle.

Zhang Xingyu reached out and took it.

This was a one-star dharma weapon, with a shallow rune engraved on the blade.

However, there were still dried blood stains on the hilt of this short knife. It looked like this thing didn't have a very legitimate origin.

However, the two were not the government, and they didn't care much about the origin of this short knife.

"One-star dharma weapon. Market price is 50,000 gold coins." Zhang Xingyu quoted the price.

The beginning of everything is difficult.

This was the first transaction, so the price he quoted was very generous.

The man nodded, and the transaction was reached.

After opening the business, business followed one after another.

By sunset, the two had purchased a total of five one-star dharma weapons and one two-star dharma weapon.

The two rolled up the cloth banner and were just about to close the stall when they looked up and saw Zhu Dafu walking over dejectedly. Behind him followed two servants with empty hands. It looked like he hadn't opened for business all day.

Sigh, business is not easy to do. For someone like him who has lived in luxury since childhood, wanting to do a business deal by himself is truly too difficult.

Children need encouragement. So, Zhang Xingyu stepped forward and patted his shoulder gently: "It's okay, keep working hard tomorrow!"

That evening, the little fatty hosted a dinner at a restaurant. The four found a private room, ate, summarized, and formulated an action plan for the next day.

The next day, Jin Muyun continued to sit in the shop to buy, while Zhang Xingyu and the other two continued to act as mobile vendors.

With the experience of the first day, the little fatty led several subordinates, shouldering the banner, beating gongs and drums, and swaggering through the city all the way.

On this day, they actually purchased twelve dharma weapons.

"Big Brother Zhang, Big Brother Hu, I received twelve dharma weapons today, how about you?" Zhu Dafu showed off proudly in front of Zhang Xingyu and his companion.

"Not bad, not bad, you've made great progress today." Zhang Xingyu gave him a thumbs up.

On the side, Hu Siping pointed to the bag full of dharma weapons: "Today, we received fifteen dharma weapons. Ten one-star ones, five two-star ones."

"Ah? Lost to you guys again?" The little fatty, who thought he could "turn over and sing" today, hung his head again.

Zhang Xingyu found it somewhat funny.

However, a child's enthusiasm still needs to be protected.

So, he patted Zhu Dafu's shoulder again: "Zhu Dafu, your performance today is very good. Think about it, from zero to twelve, you not only achieved a breakthrough from zero, but you also approached our purchase quantity in one day. To be honest, at your growth rate, you will definitely surpass us tomorrow."

Of course, the meal in the evening continued to be hosted by Zhu Dafu.

On the third day, Zhang Xingyu and Hu Siping still stayed under the large banyan tree, waiting for rabbits.

This large banyan tree is truly a blessed place.

The large banyan tree is not far from the entrance of the West Market, with a large flow of people, and everyone coming to the market has to pass through this place.

By noon, the two had purchased five one-star dharma weapons again.

Hu Siping stood up, stretched his arms and said: "Xingyu, there are only 150,000 gold notes left, it seems we have to close early today."

"Hmm. Closing early is also good. We've been gnawing on dry rations for the past two days. After closing, let's invite Big Brother Jin and the little fatty to have a big meal together." Zhang Xingyu laughed.

Before his voice fell, he saw several patrolling soldiers walking over from the street corner.

These soldiers walked straight to the two and surrounded them.

The leader was a fat-headed, big-eared soldier. This person squinted his eyes and shouted at the two: "You two, someone reported that you killed people and seized their goods; now come with us to the City Lord's Mansion."

"Killed people and seized goods? Who said that?" Zhang Xingyu questioned.

"Once you go to the City Lord's Mansion, you will naturally know. Do not resist, otherwise, you will be killed without mercy!" The fat soldier replied coldly.

At the entrance of the Treasure Pavilion, Shopkeeper Qin watched everything that happened under the tree from afar.

Beside him, a clerk gave a thumbs up: "Shopkeeper, you are really brilliant. Without us having to make a move, we can take those two boys who are stealing our business."

Shopkeeper Qin snorted coldly: "This is also a last resort. The day before yesterday, the boss sent someone to send a letter, saying that the subjects of this year's Nanhua Immortal Academy entrance exam have changed, and asked us to hoard dharma weapons in large quantities and sell them at a high price before the exam. These two boys don't know the immensity of heaven and earth and actually ran out to steal our business. For these two days, the shop hasn't received a single dharma weapon; how can I explain this to the boss?"

"So the boss gave instructions. Since that's the case, we can't let these two boys go even more. Why don't I let those soldiers later..." The clerk said this and made a wiping motion across his neck.

Shopkeeper Qin glared at him: "What nonsense are you talking about. We are only seeking wealth, not harming lives. Hurry up and get back to the shop; we need to step up the purchase of dharma weapons these two days. If you don't complete the task assigned by the boss, you can get out."

Hearing his reprimand, sweat flowed down the clerk's forehead: "Yes, yes, I'll go in right away."

Under the large banyan tree, the atmosphere was tense.

Seeing that these soldiers were not coming with good intentions, Zhang Xingyu secretly gave Hu Siping a wink.

The two quietly placed their hands on the hilts of their knives.

"Do not resist, otherwise, you will be killed without mercy!" The fat soldier shouted while drawing his dharma knife.

"Who do you want to kill?"

Just at this moment, a cold, bone-chilling voice sounded behind the fat soldier.

"Who I want to kill, is that any of your business?"

The fat soldier raised his knife and turned his head. When he saw clearly who was behind him, the arrogant aura on his body immediately dissipated.

"Little Prince!" The fat soldier hurriedly nodded and bowed.

Zhu Dafu snorted coldly: "I am buying dharma weapons with my friends, what's this about you shouting and killing?"

"Little Prince, we didn't know these two were your friends. Someone reported to us that they killed people and seized goods, so we wanted to take them back for questioning." The fat soldier hurriedly explained.

Zhu Dafu raised his head: "Killed people and seized goods? I've been with them these past few days. Listening to what you mean, I'm also involved. Why don't you take me back together?"

"Don't dare, don't dare. This must be a misunderstanding. It was the small one who listened to slander; the small one deserves to die, the small one deserves to die." The fat soldier smiled with a face full of smiles, lowering his head to apologize.

"Since it was listening to slander, why don't you apologize to my friends." Zhu Dafu shouted loudly.

"Yes, yes, the small one apologizes. Two big masters, it was the small one who was blind and misunderstood you, please forgive the two." The fat soldier hurriedly cupped his fists to apologize to Zhang Xingyu and his companion.

"That's it for an apology? Who are you trying to fool?" Zhu Dafu's eyes narrowed.

The fat soldier reacted very quickly. He raised his palm and slapped his own face with several loud slaps.

He slapped himself while begging for mercy: "Two masters, it was the small one who was blind, it was the small one who listened to slander, it was the small one who was wrong, please forgive the two masters!"

Seeing that this soldier was really slapping himself hard, and his cheeks were swollen after a few slaps, the anger on Zhang Xingyu and his companion's bodies immediately disappeared.

"Forget it." Zhang Xingyu waved his hand.

There is a saying, a strong dragon does not suppress a local snake.

The two had just arrived here and didn't want to make things too difficult for these officials.

Besides, they had also been city managers before. Being a city manager is not easy either; like a mouse in a bellows, getting squeezed from both ends.

"Hurry up and get out, are you waiting for me to treat you to a meal?" Zhu Dafu saw that Zhang Xingyu and his companion didn't want to pursue it, so he let the fat soldier go.

"Yes, yes, we'll get out, we'll get out." After the fat soldier finished speaking, he took his subordinates and left in a dejected manner. ===== CHAPTER 31 =====