Mundane Saint

Chapter 83 – You need to use cash ability now

Qing Yi blinked. He only knew how to kill and gather information, so he didn't understand the "brilliant plan" Shang Xiong was contemplating.

Nor did he need to understand.

"Someone come!"

Shang Xiong called out, and the attendant guarding outside immediately pushed the door open and entered.

"Summon the vice president to meet with me."

The attendant received the order and quickly retreated. In less than half a cup of tea's time, Vice President Yi Gong arrived.

"What are your orders, President?"

"Go to the treasure vault and bring me two hundred thousand spirit stones and that treasured yellow-grade sword."

Shang Xiong's "brilliant plan" was actually quite simple.

It was nothing more than the word "profit."

Upon learning that the Golden Phoenix Treasure Hall's reward for Qin Yiyao was neither spirit stones nor magical weapons but merely gold and silver used by mortals, he immediately had this idea.

That Qin Yiyao was inexperienced in the world, completely unaware she'd been deceived by Feng Wuxin, that cunning and treacherous woman.

She didn't understand that the profits from the "Golden Spirit Liquid" should give her at least a twenty percent share, but now, Feng Wuxin wasn't giving her even half of that, which was outright robbery!

However!

Qingfeng Treasure Hall didn't engage in such unscrupulous acts.

When Shang Xiong personally brought people to the Medicine Hall and placed the spirit stones and yellow-grade sword in front of its owner, that naive girl who had never seen such wealth would surely be shocked into gasping!

Then, Shang Xiong could take this opportunity to whisper into Qin Yiyao's ear, telling her that the Golden Phoenix Treasure Hall was exploiting her, secretly withholding the massive profits that rightfully belonged to her, and their intentions were despicable!

And then... the "Golden Spirit Liquid" would be sold under the Qingfeng Treasure Hall's brand.

Simple, straightforward, and undoubtedly an effective and brilliant strategy!

It was all about being sincere, with a touch of financial power.

But hearing Shang Xiong demand two hundred thousand spirit stones from the treasure vault in one go, Yi Gong was immediately frightened and hurriedly said, "President, the available spirit stones in the vault are only two hundred thousand! Why do you suddenly need so much? What's it for?"

In such a large treasure hall, the available spirit stones in the vault usually exceeded seven or eight hundred thousand.

Unfortunately, due to their cooperation with that mysterious black-robed man—who first supplied a thousand bottles of Blue Spirit Liquid and promised continued supply in exchange for Qingfeng Treasure Hall helping him find six types of medicinal herbs—they were in a bind.

He didn't want to search for them himself, so he came to Qingfeng Treasure Hall for a mutually beneficial exchange, waiting for the hall to deliver the herbs to him.

They had already found four types, costing Qingfeng Treasure Hall over four hundred thousand spirit stones.

So, Yi Gong knew the treasure hall was actually in a bit of a tight spot now.

But Shang Xiong just gave him a harsh look and said sternly, "When I tell you to take it, you take it! No more nonsense!"

The arm can't twist the thigh. Seeing this, Yi Gong could only comply and carry out the order.

Soon, Yi Gong returned with two boxes of spirit stones and a long wooden box.

"Everything is here, President. I want to know, what exactly are you planning to do..."

"You don't need to ask too much. I have my own plans." Shang Xiong waved Yi Gong away and personally opened the two boxes.

Immediately, a rich and pure spiritual energy filled the air, invigorating Shang Xiong.

The spirit stones in these two boxes amounted to exactly two hundred thousand.

Shang Xiong stared at the boxes with a burning gaze, a sinister smile curling at his lips, "Feng Wuxin, you'll ultimately be taken down by me!"

These two boxes of spirit stones would be enough to "convince" the owner of the Medicine Hall.

...

Inside the Golden Phoenix Treasure Hall, everything was running smoothly.

Looking at today's earnings, the smile on Feng Wuxin's face was like a blooming flower, becoming more radiant and alluring.

They were making a fortune!

Two thousand bottles of Golden Spirit Liquid sold out in less than two hours.

And according to her insider at Qingfeng Treasure Hall, President Shang Xiong was indeed infuriated to the point of spitting blood by the dismal situation at his own shop.

So she was even happier.

It's just a pity that old dog didn't die from anger, otherwise, she would have opened a bottle of daughter's red wine to celebrate tonight.

"You're quite happy."

Qin Yiyao sat across from Feng Wuxin, indifferently fiddling with her nails, casting her a glance, "Is eight hundred spirit stones really worth this much joy?"

She certainly knew that the "Golden Spirit Liquid" she refined was causing a sales frenzy in Cloud Spirit City.

But this didn't move her at all.

The victory was anticipated, so there was no surprise.

Moreover, Feng Wuxin sold five bottles for two spirit stones, which was already a huge profit, but Qin Yiyao was not very satisfied. After all, the price was too low, and she spent two hours refining the medicine!

Wouldn't it be better to practice swordsmanship instead of refining medicine?

"I'm not happy about the eight hundred spirit stones, but about Qingfeng Treasure Hall's miserable state."

Feng Wuxin put down the ledger, stood up, and stretched lazily, "However, I hope Miss Yiyao can produce more Golden Spirit Liquid, preferably four times more, and as for the price... it can be raised a bit."

Qin Yiyao raised an eyebrow at this, "Three times."

She didn't want to waste that much time.

Feng Wuxin shrugged, "Miss Yiyao decides."

With that, she snapped her fingers, and the maid behind the door entered, placing a wooden box on the table and opening it to reveal neatly arranged gold notes.

A total of one thousand taels of gold.

"This is for Young Master Gu."

Qin Yiyao glanced at it and closed the wooden box.

"And... the spirit stones for Miss Yiyao."

Feng Wuxin took out a red jade token engraved with the Golden Phoenix Treasure Hall's emblem and placed it in front of Qin Yiyao.

"There are three hundred thousand spirit stones here, which can be withdrawn at any of our Golden Phoenix Treasure Hall branches."

Qin Yiyao's lips curled slightly as she silently accepted it.

This was the real "reward."

That Young Master Gu lived a secluded life, and this so-called "cooperation" didn't mean much to him. This branch of the Golden Phoenix Treasure Hall in Cloud Spirit City couldn't offer such a strong person any precious magical treasures, so when he asked for gold, they gave it to him.

But Feng Wuxin knew very well that this wasn't an "equivalent" cooperation.

Exchanging mortal money for the highly profitable "Golden Spirit Liquid" was nothing short of deception.

So, when Qin Yiyao came with her request, Feng Wuxin accepted without hesitation.

Some money must be earned with a clear conscience.

"Let's hope we continue to have a pleasant cooperation."

Qin Yiyao held the wooden box in her arms, ready to leave.

"Wait."

Feng Wuxin called out to her.

"Hmm?"

Qin Yiyao stopped and turned back, "Is there a problem?"

"That senior... who exactly is he?"

Feng Wuxin cautiously asked this question.

She was very curious about how strong Gu Heng really was.

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