"The city fair is about to start. Come on, I'll take you to our booth!"
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Upon seeing the city fair, Jiang Yuan realized that this was the large-scale trade fair that had been held in the past. However, compared to the 21st century, the things sold in the Apocalypse Era were much more diverse.
There are only five major selling points in the entire city, and Wanyao Pavilion is one of them. The other four are Hao Lian's family, the local tycoon of Tianshan City, Qiyanfang, the weapons merchant of Tianshan City, Xuebao, the mercenary group of Tianshan City, and the Chaoyuan Chamber of Commerce, an outside force.
“This time, we need to be wary of the Chaoyuan Chamber of Commerce!” Luo Yingqiu pointed to an extremely luxurious but nearly empty booth and said, “The Chaoyuan Chamber of Commerce wants to establish itself in our Tianshan City and open up sales channels here, but how could we possibly let them have their way!”
"Does the Chaoyuan Chamber of Commerce also sell pills?" Jiang Yuan couldn't help but ask.
"You don't even know this?" Luo Yingqiu looked at Jiang Yuan suspiciously. This guy claims to be a businessman, but he doesn't even know what the Chaoyuan Chamber of Commerce does. What kind of businessman is he?
Gu Anlei knew that Jiang Yuan had been living in the Holy Spirit Clan and was therefore unaware of the affairs of the Human Clan, so she explained, "The Chaoyuan Chamber of Commerce is involved in many industries. It started with elixirs and then gradually gained control of mining, finance, communications, pet beasts, and the most comprehensive spiritual plant cultivation garden in all of China."
"So many?" Jiang Yuan's eyes were filled with shock.
"The reason why the Chaoyuan Chamber of Commerce has grown from a small family into such a huge business empire is largely due to their Chaoyuan Pharmaceuticals. The founder of the Chaoyuan Chamber of Commerce is the chief alchemist in China, and Chaoyuan Pharmaceuticals under her name already has a much higher status than other pharmaceutical companies, not to mention that Chaoyuan Pharmaceuticals has a huge and complete financial chain behind it. So once the Chaoyuan Chamber of Commerce enters Tianshan City, there will be no place for my Wanyao Pavilion in Tianshan City within half a year!" Luo Yingqiu said helplessly.
"So, you always manage to beat them in the city assemblies?" Jiang Yuan asked.
“That’s right. The city association is an important channel for enhancing influence. In other places, we may not be able to compete with the Chaoyuan Chamber of Commerce, but in Tianshan City, as long as our Wanyao Pavilion stands, I will make sure that the Chaoyuan Chamber of Commerce cannot set up shop here!” Luo Yingqiu said confidently.
"Manager, look at the Chaoyuan Chamber of Commerce's booth, isn't that Ling Shang?" The alchemist next to Luo Yingqiu pointed at the booth opposite and asked in surprise.
Luo Yingqiu stared straight at him, her expression immediately turning serious. She said coldly, "You brat, no wonder you haven't returned from your herb-gathering trip for so long. Turns out you've already been poached by the Chaoyuan Chamber of Commerce!"
"This Ling Shang is too treacherous! If it weren't for the shopkeeper training him, would he have become a low-grade spirit-level alchemist in just three years!" The alchemist in charge of this mediocre pill refining said indignantly on behalf of Luo Yingqiu.
"Stop talking. Do you want everyone to laugh at my Wanyao Pavilion? To laugh at us for not even being able to protect our own people?" Luo Yingqiu said coldly.
"But the store manager..."
"There are no buts, just give it your all later!" Luo Yingqiu no longer showed her lazy and charming side. At this moment, she was very composed. She could not let the Wanyao Pavilion in Tianshan City be destroyed in her hands.
"Boss lady, what kind of pills should I refine later?" Jiang Yuan asked.
"Any low-grade spirit-level pill will do, but the quality of the pill must be good, preferably of excellent quality!" Luo Yingqiu said with a hint of pleading when she mentioned excellent quality, because excellent quality was a basic requirement to win in such a competition.
"That won't work!"
Jiang Yuan shook his head, and Luo Yingqiu's expression changed. She thought to herself, "Could it be that I misjudged him?"
"I usually start with a perfect result when refining pills!" Jiang Yuan replied casually.
"Really?" Luo Yingqiu breathed a sigh of relief.
Jiang Yuan smiled but didn't say anything. In fact, he had been refining the same few pills over the years and had long since mastered them.
The city fair started quickly. Although there were dozens of booths, most people's attention was focused on the five largest booths.
This represents some of the most powerful forces in Tianshan City!
"Welcome everyone to the Tianshan City Council!"
A dignified middle-aged man stood on the central stage, surrounded by the booths of the other five forces, while the smaller forces were lined up in order of their status.
"He is the city lord of Tianshan City, and one of the few Xuan Shen Realm experts in the city!" Gu Anlei whispered in Jiang Yuan's ear.
“Very strong!” Jiang Yuan nodded slightly; he could feel the powerful force emanating from the other party’s body.
"This city meeting is primarily for exchange; let's not let it damage the harmony!"
The city lord of Tianshan City glanced at the people from the Chaoyuan Chamber of Commerce. This time, they would definitely challenge the entire power of Tianshan City. There was no other way; if the Chaoyuan Chamber of Commerce wanted to settle in Tianshan City, it had to snatch food from the mouths of other forces, since the pie was only so big.
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