At the product showcase, the Linghe Chamber of Commerce successfully clarified the rumors, regained the trust of the cultivators, and its business gradually returned to its former prosperity. However, Lin Yang knew in his heart that after this battle, Wanbaoge would definitely not let it go, and an even more intense open and covert struggle might be quietly brewing.
To prepare for a potential crisis, Lin Yang convened an emergency meeting at the Linghe Chamber of Commerce headquarters, gathering its core members. The atmosphere was heavy as everyone sat around a large stone table. Manager Wang spoke first, his face filled with worry: "Manager Lin, Wanbao Pavilion has suffered a setback this time, and they certainly won't let us off easily. They have immense power and extensive connections; we must devise a comprehensive plan to deal with them."
Lin Yang nodded slightly, his gaze sweeping over everyone, and said, "Manager Wang is absolutely right. Wanbaoge has been operating in the Lingxu market for many years and has a deep foundation. But our Linghe Chamber of Commerce is not without its advantages. Our products are unique, and with everyone working together, as long as we have the right strategy, we may not be unable to compete with them."
At this moment, Li, the alchemist in charge of the elixir business, spoke up: "Manager Lin, I think we can continue to work on our products. For example, we can develop more new types of elixirs, improve their quality and efficacy, and make them difficult for Wanbaoge to imitate."
Lin Yang's eyes lit up upon hearing this, and he said, "Alchemist Li's suggestion is excellent. We can increase our investment in alchemy and weapon crafting, pool everyone's wisdom, and develop more competitive products. At the same time, we must also strengthen the Chamber of Commerce's defenses to prevent Wanbaoge from sabotaging us in secret."
Zhang, the craftsman in charge of magical artifacts, continued, "Manager Lin, speaking of defense, we can forge some special defensive magical artifacts and distribute them to guild members and shops. These artifacts can not only withstand a certain degree of attack, but also issue alarms, allowing us to respond to danger in time."
Lin Yang nodded in agreement and said, "That's a good idea. In addition, we can't just be passively defensive; we also need to take the initiative. We need to thoroughly understand Wanbaoge's business model and weaknesses, look for opportunities, and give them a blow in the market so that they won't dare to easily attack us."
The members of the Chamber of Commerce responded enthusiastically, offering their suggestions. After a heated discussion, they formulated a series of countermeasures. On the one hand, they increased investment in research and development of alchemy and weapon crafting techniques, constantly innovating to maintain product competitiveness; on the other hand, they strengthened the Chamber's security measures, built a multi-layered defense system, and assigned dedicated personnel to closely monitor Wanbaoge's movements and gather intelligence.
After the meeting, Lin Yang went alone to the backyard of Lingyang Pavilion and fell into deep thought. He knew that the struggle against Wanbao Pavilion would be extremely difficult, and the slightest misstep could plunge the Linghe Chamber of Commerce into utter ruin. But he held a firm belief in his heart that no matter how great the difficulties, he would lead the Linghe Chamber of Commerce to secure a place in the commercial landscape of the cultivation world.
In the days that followed, the Linghe Chamber of Commerce proceeded with its operations methodically according to its established strategy. Alchemists and weapon refiners worked day and night, experimenting with various new formulas and refining methods. Security personnel increased patrols of the Chamber's shops and headquarters to ensure absolute security. Meanwhile, intelligence gatherers began cautiously observing the every move of Wanbaoge in every corner of the Lingxu Market. However, Wanbaoge seemed to have sensed the Linghe Chamber of Commerce's vigilance. They refrained from large-scale action for the time being, instead secretly accumulating strength. The Lingxu Market appeared calm on the surface, but undercurrents were surging, and a more intense storm was brewing. Whether Lin Yang and the Linghe Chamber of Commerce could withstand this storm remained to be seen.
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