Chapter 161

Are you sure you don't want a ten percent share of profit, but instead want to buy some talismans from me to take back? You should know that even a ten percent share would net you at least several dozen low-grade spirit stones!

Hu Jiushisan gave Zhu wu a deep look, his face full of surprise, and reminded him:

Even if you want to buy some talismans from me cheaply to resell yourself, I couldn't possibly sell them to you at market price; at the very least it would be three low-grade spirit stones for two talismans—watch out for losing out!

Niuda snapped angrily: "You haven't done anything at all, just a middleman, and you can earn half the profit—you're too crafty!"

It was originally angry, but Zhu wu didn't want a ten percent share; instead he wanted to cheaply get a batch of talismans from Hu Jiushisan to resell himself, so it could no longer obtain a ten percent share from Hu Jiushisan.

Once or twice would be fine, but over time Hu Jiushisan might use Zhu wu as an example to squeeze it.

It just endures in silence, and Hu Jiushisan would take the opportunity to deprive it of its ten percent share.

As for Zhu wu, the culprit, how could it possibly have a good attitude?

Just that.

It knows that aside from Zhu wu's laziness and gluttony, he has many strengths, such as his cleverness; since Zhu wu is giving up a ten percent share and preparing to cheaply obtain talismans from Hu Jiushisan.

This shows Zhu wu has his own calculations!

According to Zhu wu's calculations, cheaply obtaining talismans could earn more than a ten percent share.

It thought long and hard, and finally understood Zhu wu's purpose in doing this.

Originally.

It had also prepared to make such a demand, but never expected Hu Jiushisan to be so shameless.

What does it have to do with you? Anyway you can get a ten percent share—it's not like I'm not giving you any benefit!

Hu Jiushisan gave Niuda a bland glance, his eyes full of contempt; one could only say a dumb ox is a dumb ox—clearly he failed to grasp Zhu wu's purpose, and said:

Five Son, if you want to cheaply get talismans from me, that's the price; if you're unwilling, you can keep taking a ten percent share.

No problem, Brother Hu, we'll do as you say!

Zhu wu said solemnly.

It isn't stupid either; how could it fail to see that a ten percent share couldn't last long—just from Hu Jiushisan's earlier attitude one could tell as much.

Hu Jiushisan's willingness to give them a ten percent share was merely to stabilize them first, not wanting them to be left with no way out and resort to mutual destruction.

Once Hu Jiushisan's position is secure, it will be time for him to settle accounts with them.

Who let them, in the talisman business, have absolutely no irreplaceable value.

Giving up the ten percent share in advance, cheaply obtaining talismans from Hu Jiushisan, and then selling them at a markup later—that is the correct choice.

Of course.

It had not failed to consider cutting ties with Hu Jiushisan and aligning with Wang Ping'an to secure a firsthand source.

But this thought never lingered even a second in its mind before it dismissed itself, for it lacked a powerful backer.

Even if it had a powerful backer, it wouldn't be running errands on someone else's turf.

If it really dared to do that, not only would Hu Jiushisan not let it off, but even the Fox Demon clan behind Hu Jiushisan would not spare it.

It could only abandon that idea!

Hu Jiushisan said: "If you want to get talismans from me to engage in resale, I also need to tell you one thing: you cannot sell them at the Jiu tou shan ji shi!"

No problem!

Zhu wu replied, "You sure?"

Hu Jiushisan gave Zhu wu a strange look.

It would have this demand, not because it's being unreasonable, but because it sells the vast majority of its talismans to clan shops, which will definitely mark them up, and it also secretly sells a batch of high-priced talismans.

If Zhu wu were allowed to sell talismans at the Jiu tou shan ji shi, it would definitely affect its business.

Zhu wu spoke again: "Brother Hu, I'm sure!"

Before Hu Jiushisan could speak, Niuda couldn't help but shout: "Five Son, do you have water in your brain? You can agree to such a demand, but if you don't sell at the Jiu tou shan ji shi, those marked-up talismans you bought will likely end up stuck in your hands—do you have spirit stones to burn?"

Brother Niuda, rest assured—aside from the Jiu tou shan ji shi, there are other places to sell talismans; at most it'll just delay things a bit, and for monsters like us, time is something we never lack.

Zhu wu smiled.

Even if Hu Jiushisan didn't say so, it wouldn't sell talismans at the Jiu tou shan ji shi, given that this is Fox Demon territory, Hu Jiushisan sells Wang Ping'an's talismans to its clan shops, which will definitely mark them up.

If it dared to sell the same talismans at the Jiu tou shan ji shi at the same price, people would choose the Fox Demon's shop; if the price were cheaper than the Fox Demon's shop…

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The Fox Demon will absolutely not let it off!

Since ancient times, blocking someone's source of wealth is like killing their parents!

Hu Jiushisan is one of our own, and besides, the talismans were bought from him; if Hu Jiushisan muscles in on the business, others can turn a blind eye.

As an outsider demon, it dares to muscle in on the business…

All we can say is that it's grown a bear's heart and leopard's gall from eating too much!

Hu Jiushisan laughed heartily: "Since that's the case, no problem—I can sell you a batch of talismans cheaply, deducting the cost from the low-grade spirit stones you just took out; if it's not enough, I can let you owe me!"

Thanks, Brother Hu!

Zhu wu expressed thanks.

Niuda frowned: "Five Son, if you're running off to sell talismans elsewhere, does that mean you're not doing your job?"

Brother Niuda, I still have some brothers at home; I'll have them sell the talismans!

Zhu wu shook his head.

The outlook for the talisman business is clear to it—maybe a few days' trade could earn more than its monthly salary—but it clearly knows it can obtain cheap talismans from Hu Jiushisan.

It's all thanks to this job!

Without this job, still wanting to get cheap talismans from Hu Jiushisan?

Might as well say it's a dream!

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Wang Ping'an walked out satisfied; the Four Gates of the Five Elements Escape Technique, originally priced at four hundred Low‑grade Spirit Stones, he bought for two hundred eighty Low‑grade Spirit Stones. How could he not be happy?

If he weren't worried about lacking Low‑grade Spirit Stones and still needed to buy a large number of spirit fruit trees, he would want to purchase other spells and cultivation methods in this shop.

The dazzling array of spells and cultivation methods left him stunned.

He liked it very much!

He decided to finish buying the spirit fruit trees and spirit medicines; if there were any surplus Low‑grade Spirit Stones, he would keep patronizing this shop, purchasing some spells and cultivation methods.

If Low‑grade Spirit Stones were insufficient, he would continue drawing Talisman, sell the Talisman for money, and then return to this shop.

Anyway, this shop he has decided on!

"Fellow Daoist, please wait a moment!"

A faint voice sounded; Wang Ping'an instinctively turned his head and saw, not far away at a corner of the wall, a serene old man waving at him.

(End of chapter)