Chapter 160: with translation of chapter title

Niuda naturally knows Hu Jiushisan's surname is Hu, and Jiu tou shan ji shi belongs to the Hu family—more accurately, it belongs to the Fox Demon clan, and it is just a laborer.

Otherwise.

How could it possibly tolerate Hu Jiushisan flaunting his power in front of it?

Just thinking about seven or eight hundred talismans, after deducting costs, at least half could be earned—four or five hundred low-grade spirit stones—but it could only get ten percent of the profit.

That is forty or fifty low-grade spirit stones.

But Hu Jiushisan can take eighty percent of the profit—how could it possibly be willing?

Niuda said: "If it weren't surnamed Hu, it wouldn't even be qualified to be our squad's squad leader; for this business, let it take the lead, let it take the big share—I have nothing to say—but it takes eighty percent of the benefits and gives me only ten percent. Isn't that just sending off a beggar?"

It's fine; if you think ten percent profit is too little, you can go ahead and "fish die, net break"!

Hu Jiushisan said sarcastically.

"You..."

Niuda instantly flew into a rage; if at first, "fish die, net break" was merely a threat to Hu Jiushisan, but hearing Hu Jiushisan say that, it could no longer suppress the anger in its heart.

At worst, it's just forty or fifty low-grade spirit stones—it won't earn anything, and it won't let Hu Jiushisan take eighty percent of the profit.

Zhu wu looked at Niuda, furious and ready to leave, obviously intending to go "fish die, net break"; deep in its eyes was nothing but helplessness.

This stupid ox, could it really not see that Hu Jiushisan is completely unafraid of "fish die, net break"?

Based on its understanding of Hu Jiushisan, although it doesn't know what plan Hu Jiushisan has, it believes that if Niuda really goes to "fish die, net break", the only ones who will suffer losses will be it and Niuda.

Let alone not getting even ten percent profit, it might even lose the job of guarding the gate.

Who made Jiu tou shan ji shi belong to the Hu family?

Zhu wu quickly stepped in front of Niuda and spoke bluntly:

"Brother Niuda, could it be that you can't see at all that Brother Hu is completely unafraid of your "fish die, net break"; even if you want to "fish die, net break", aren't you curious why Brother Hu isn't afraid of your "fish die, net break"?

Niuda was first stunned, then reacted, turning its head to look at Hu Jiushisan; although it didn't speak, the meaning in its eyes was very clear.

"If you, Fellow Daoist of Paper, come to me to sell talismans for one or two months or even longer, I would worry that you would report me, and I would fear 'fish die, net break'!"

Hu Jiushisan gave a cold laugh, not hiding anything, looked scornfully at Niuda, eyes full of contempt, and said:

"Just looking at your omen, Fellow Daoist of Paper, perhaps every few days you'll come to me to sell talismans."

"Yesterday it was only over a hundred, today you suddenly brought out seven hundred eighty-nine; who knows how many you'll be able to bring out tomorrow or the day after—do you think this business can be kept hidden?"

Niuda was impulsive, but it's not stupid—more accurately, it still has a bit of brains; hearing Hu Jiushisan's words, it immediately reacted, astonished and asked: "You mean you want to hand over this business to your ancestor?"

The fact that the Hu family has a shop in Jiu tou shan ji shi is clear even to Niuda and to ordinary humans who frequently come and go; although it's said to be the clan's business, the one who truly has authority is still the Hu family's ancestor.

"Indeed so!"

Zhu wu thought to himself.

Even before Hu Jiushisan was completely indifferent, when Niuda threatened with "fish die, net break", it didn't seem like "fox borrowing tiger's might"; it guessed what the situation would be.

Among them was this guess!

"If the ancestor finds out about this, don't think I can take eighty percent of this business—actually I earn very little; the bulk goes to the ancestor!"

Hu Jiushisan said righteously.

Although that's what it said, if you look closely, you can still see a hint of pride in its eyes.

It will tell this business to its ancestor, because the business is too big for it to control; besides fearing bad outcomes, it also wants to show itself in front of the ancestor.

Of course. It won't let itself suffer a loss!

It will sell the majority of the talismans to the clan's shop at the price of two talismans for three low-grade spirit stones, keeping only a small portion to sell at a higher price.

This way, it can make money, but its clan's shop won't suffer a loss.

Having personally witnessed the quality of Wang Ping'an's talismans, it believes Wang Ping'an's talismans can fetch a higher price; the Fox Demon clan is not limited to just Jiu tou shan ji shi.

They also have influence elsewhere!

Although.

Although they don't hold a dominant position, but given the Fox Demon clan's racial talent…

The Fox Demon clan produces nothing but handsome men and beautiful women, and they have various ways to serve people, all taught earnestly by the clan elders.

The outstanding disciples of the Fox Demon clan, after using the expensive metamorphosis pills they purchased…

Either they become concubines of great demons, or they become pretty faces for great demons; even human lords have ambiguous relationships with them.

Under these circumstances.

In this novel you have arrived

The Fox Demon clan cannot expand its power on others' territory, but opening one or two shops is still possible.

Naturally, there's no need to worry about having too many talismans to sell nowhere, which would drive down their price.

"No wonder you're not worried about 'fish die, net break'!"

Niuda gave a cold laugh, and the whole demon instantly became dispirited.

Besides reporting, it almost had no means to counter Hu Jiushisan; but in this situation, its reporting method not only couldn't be used, it would actually harm it.

Once it goes to report Hu Jiushisan, let alone being expelled from Jiu tou shan ji shi, they might even find an opportunity to harm its life.

In the face of profit, it dare not gamble on other demons' consciences.

Of course.

It also has another method: mutual destruction; but only when there's no way out does it not have the idea of mutual destruction.

It roughly understands why Hu Jiushisan would give it ten percent of the profit.

It's just afraid that it will be driven to desperation and do mutual destruction.

It really wants to be ruthless…

But better to live shamefully than die heroically; and even ten percent profit, though not much, is still many low-grade spirit stones, while its monthly salary doesn't have many low-grade spirit stones.

Earning an extra low-grade spirit stone is still a gain!

"The big profits have all been taken by the ancestors; I just earn some hard-earned money, so naturally I'm not afraid of you fighting to the death and breaking the nets!"

Hu Jiushisan let out a cold snort, arrogantly said: "If you're sensible, I'll give you a ten percent share, no problem. If you're not sensible, then it'll be a fight to the death and breaking the nets; we'll see in the end who ends up losing!"

Niuda let out a snort and said nothing.

Hu Jiushisan looked at Niuda's demeanor; how could he not know? This was an indirect submission, he said proudly: "Number Five, what do you say?"

"Brother Hu, over all these years, thanks to your care, the talisman business—I can't help at all; how could I shamelessly take advantage of you? This ten percent profit, I cannot accept it no matter what."

Zhu Wu shook his head; just as he finished speaking, Hu Jiushisan had not yet reacted, when Niuda glared at him angrily, paying no attention, and continued to speak:

"I just want to buy some talismans cheaply from you, Brother Hu, and sell them myself; although the earnings are just hard-earned money, at least I've put in some effort!"

(End of chapter)