Chapter 369 Zhao Yuanlong

On Liufeng Island, the wedding of the ancestor of the Zhao family and Nangong Rou was held with unprecedented grandeur and huge crowds of people. Not only did the independent cultivators from the three islands participate, but many people from Kunpeng Immortal City also came.

According to the information Sui Zhuyue had found out, the gifts alone took up the space of an entire side hall. For a time, this Taoist couple celebration became the hottest topic in Yunzhou.

In addition, it is said that Huang Yihan, the owner of Chigua Island, personally congratulated and presented a thousand-year-old Silver Moon Bamboo as a gift. He was the one who gave the most generous gift among the guests present.

Afterwards, just as Ning Daoran had guessed, Liufeng Island, Chigua Island, and the Zhao family joined forces to build a new market town on a second-grade superior spiritual vein at the foot of Liufeng Island.

The name of this market town is Liufeng Market, and it is presided over by the ancestor of the Zhao family himself. The emergence of this sea market town presided over by a late Jindan cultivator has become a hot topic of conversation in the entire Yunzhou cultivation world. There is a constant flow of merchants coming and going, and a large number of independent cultivators gather in the market town.

For a time, even many independent cultivators living on Liuhua Island went to Liufeng Market to pan for gold, and some even asked to cancel their leases and open shops in Liufeng Market.

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Liuhua Island, the island owner’s cave.

"Sir."

Sui Zhuyue's pretty face was filled with worry. "The business in Liufeng Market is very good. It is said that even Qingxie Market has sent people to investigate. Maybe Qingxie Market will open a branch in Liufeng Market soon."

She frowned. "If that time really comes, even Qingxiefang will move into Liufengfang Market. I'm afraid our Liuhua Island's business will really be snatched away. In the past two months, our spiritual rice and tea shipments have also plummeted. A lot of the transaction volume with Kunpeng Immortal City has been snatched away by Liufengfang Market."

Ning Daoran held the teacup, frowned, and remained silent.

He originally didn't want to interfere in business matters. After all, he was not interested in the open and secret struggles in business. However, the intentions of Nangong Rou and the Zhao family's ancestor were too obvious. They opened Liufeng Market just for Liuhua Island.

As the leader of the three islands, if Liuhua Island does not accept the challenge, it may only be able to collect some rent for the caves in the future. As for the business of spiritual rice and spiritual tea, it can only give a large profit to Liufeng Island.

"Sir."

Xiao Bai pursed her red lips and said, "The reason why those casual cultivators gather in Liufeng Market is simply because Liufeng Market provides free spiritual vein residences, and with the presence of a late Jindan cultivator, those casual cultivators feel safe, so they flock to it."

Her eyes flickered slightly, and she said, "There is a large open space on the hillside on the east side of our Liuhua Island, and there is a spiritual vein branch under the open space. That branch has at least a third-level middle-grade spiritual vein, but it has not yet opened a cave. In my opinion, it would be better to open a market on this open space. With the young master in person, how can we lose to his Liufeng Market?"

"That's a very good point."

Ning Daoran nodded: "Xiaobai, Zhuyue, I'll leave this matter to the two of you. The funds needed to open the market will be taken directly from the treasury of Liuhua Island. You have to be quick. I hope the market can be opened within a month."

"Yes, don't worry, sir!"

Afterwards, in just one day, a large number of monks and craftsmen appeared on the hillside of the spiritual vein on the east side of Liuhua Island, as well as a constant stream of cargo ships transporting construction materials. In addition, a large number of stonemasons and carpenters directly used local materials and mined stones on the nearby mountains. With the help of the monks, houses were built from the ground at an extremely fast speed!

In less than a month, a new market town appeared on the eastern hillside of Liuhua Island as if it had fallen from the sky.

Ning Daoran named this market Liuhua Market.

Sui Zhuyue had accumulated a pretty good network of contacts over the years, and quickly attracted a number of merchants to move into the store, such as formation masters, talisman masters, puppet masters, and so on.

Ning Daoran retained the largest shop and immediately left Liuhua Island and headed for Wanren City.

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In the afternoon, Wanren City was filled with autumn atmosphere.

Ning Daoran, dressed in a blue shirt, stepped into Qingxiefang, the largest shop in the city.

This time, he did not use a buyer like Jianjia Sanren, but showed his true face. Suddenly, just a few breaths after stepping into the shop, a pair of eyes were fixed on him.

"Ning...Fellow Daoist Ning?!"

In the crowd, a man with extraordinary bearing walked over quickly. He was Zhao Yuanlong, the former owner of Qingxiefang in Bailong Immortal City.

"Fellow Daoist Ning, it really is you. I never thought that after parting in White Dragon Immortal City, you and I would have the chance to meet again!"

"It is me!"

Ning Daoran smiled apologetically and said, "Master Zhao, I came to Wanren City this time to discuss something important with you. Can I have a word with you?"

"Can!"

Zhao Yuanlong waved his hand quickly and said, "Come here, open a private room. I want to entertain our distinguished guests!"

"Yes, Lord!"

A beautiful and well-proportioned governor smiled and nodded.

Not long after, in the private room.

As restrictions rose one after another, Zhao Yuanlong seemed extremely cautious. He lowered his voice and laughed, "I heard that in the battle on Liuhua Island a few years ago, Fellow Daoist Ning actually teamed up with True Lord Du'e and killed the physical body of True Lord Wuwei of Sangyu Country!"

“It was just a fluke.”

Ning Daoran smiled and said, "It was very dangerous at that time. If I didn't kill Master Wuwei, he would definitely kill me. I had no choice but to fight. I didn't expect that I was lucky enough to be able to help a little and assist Senior Du'e in destroying Master Wuwei's physical body!"

"I admire you so much!"

Zhao Yuanlong looked proud. "At this moment, all the cultivators in Wanren City probably know that Ning Daoran, who is said to have killed the physical body of Yuanying Zhenjun, has come to find me, Zhao Yuanlong... Hahahaha, Zhao has benefited from you, and I am afraid that I will be able to enjoy the glory in Wanren City for a while. I have to thank you very much."

"You're welcome, fellow Daoist."

Ning Daoran said: "I have known Daoyou for more than a hundred years, and we have been friends for a long time. Why should we be so polite?"

"Fellow Daoist Ning, do you really regard me, Zhao Yuanlong, as a friend?"

"nature."

"in this way……"

Zhao Yuanlong looked a little excited, and then he seemed to remember something and asked, "Fellow Daoist Ning, have you heard any news about Fellow Daoist Lin Man since then?"

"No."

Ning Daoran shook his head: "Brother Zhao seems to have been obsessed with Master Lin Fu?"

"That amazingly talented woman..."

Zhao Yuanlong's face turned red, and he said, "She was stunning at first sight, so how could I forget her so easily? It's just that Zhao is unlucky and has a shallow fate. It's not like Fellow Daoist Ning. Master Lin Fu clearly has a fondness for you, but you still missed this good fate in vain."

"Ning is feeling miserable, please stop talking, Brother Zhao."

“Hahahaha~~~”

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Zhao Yuanlong felt somewhat refreshed and said, "I have been in Wanren City for many years, but I have never felt as happy as I do today. How about... I order a table of dishes, and we can drink and chat."

"Can."

Ning Daoran nodded. He deeply agreed with the statement that many big deals were done over dinner.

…

Soon after, a table of delicious food was served, along with two jars of good wine. Zhao Yuanlong was so happy that he even called the two youngest and most beautiful female governors in Qingxiefang to come and drink with him.

After drinking two bottles of wine, Ning Daoran went straight to the point: "Fellow Daoist Zhao, you should also know that after the battle of Liuhua Island, City Lord Lin of Nantian Palace gave Liuhua Island to me."

"Of course, this matter has already spread in Yunzhou."

"Now I have opened a Liuhua Market on Liuhua Island. It has just opened and is in great need of patronage. I have left the largest shop in the market. Master Zhao should know what I mean, right?"

"oh?"

Zhao Yuanlong narrowed his eyes and asked, "Fellow Daoist Ning wants me to open a branch of Qingxiefang in Liuhuafang City?"

"Exactly."

"To be honest, the ancestor of the Zhao family from Liufeng Island also came to see me. Although I am not familiar with this ancestor, he is also a frequent visitor of Qingxiefang. I have already sent people to Liufeng Island to investigate. To be honest...if this Liufengfang market was not adjacent to Liuhua Island, I might have really sent people to open a branch there."

"oh?"

Ning Daoran smiled meaningfully: "Thank you very much for your friendship!"

"But, friendship is friendship, and business is business."

Zhao Yuanlong said, "After all, it is very expensive to open a branch store. I have to apply to the head office to transfer spirit stones and various materials from the head office. So, let's discuss the details of opening a branch store first."

"All is up to you."

"If Qingxiefang opens in Liuhuafang City, I wonder how much of the profit you plan to take?" Zhao Yuanlong asked.

"In the first three years, we will not charge any commission for a spirit stone. After three years, we will only charge 10% of the profit every year. What do you think, fellow Daoist?" Ning Daoran said slowly and steadily.

Zhao Yuanlong's eyes moved slightly and he was extremely moved. The condition offered by Liufeng Market was to take 15% of the profit. Speaking of which, the condition offered by Liuhua Market was obviously better.

"also."

Ning Daoran continued, "Liuhua Island will allocate ten nearby third-grade middle-grade caves for Qingxiefang to entertain guests free of charge. Moreover, Liuhuafang City is built on a third-grade middle-grade spiritual vein. The island can specially allow Qingxiefang to set up a spirit gathering formation underground."

"really?"

Zhao Yuanlong was completely moved.

Not to mention that he and Ning Daoran had a past relationship, even if there was no such deal, he could still give it a try! "Of course."

Ning Daoran nodded and smiled: "Ning's words are as good as gold. I only ask you to make a decision quickly. Liuhuafang City is waiting for your Qingxiefang to help me regain the momentum!"

"good!"

Zhao Yuanlong was drunk. He slammed the table and stood up, his face flushed as he said, "Fellow Daoist Ning, we have a deal. I will make arrangements right away. Tomorrow morning, the first batch of goods and manpower from Qingxiefang will be sent to Liuhuafang City by flying boat. I will go there in person. Please send someone to pick them up."

"Don't worry, Brother Zhao. I will ask Liuhua Island's chief steward Sui Zhuyue to personally receive you!"

"Excellent! In that case, we have a deal!"

Zhao Yuanlong swayed from side to side, holding the shoulders of a female cultivator beside him as he sent Ning Daoran away.

…

The next morning.

The sky above Liuhua Island was covered with mist, and giant flying boats appeared in the sky. A branch of Qingxiefang officially opened in Liuhuafang City! (End of this chapter)