Mundane Saint

Chapter 89 – If a clever plan fails, there’s always a foolish one

Shang Xiong returned to Qingfeng Treasure Hall with a dark expression.

As soon as he sat down, Vice President Yi Gong hurried over, initially intending to ask how the president's "brilliant plan" was going. But seeing his expression now, there was no need to ask.

Such a foul mood.

He must have hit a wall, or maybe a soft one, but either way, it didn't work out.

Yi Gong was under a lot of pressure now. Qingfeng Treasure Hall had over ten "executives" who needed to share in the profits, and the staff needed to be paid. Maintaining the guards and assassins required resources, and Yi Gong was responsible for resource allocation.

But the current situation was that they were about to be completely kicked out of the low-grade healing potion market by Golden Phoenix Treasure Hall!

If Shang Xiong's "brilliant plan" didn't work, then only a "foolish plan" was left...

A maid handed him a cup, which Shang Xiong drank in one gulp before smashing it to pieces, the shards nearly hitting Yi Gong's face.

"That damned country bumpkin!"

Shang Xiong gritted his teeth, and the maid handed him a wine pot, but this time he restrained himself from smashing it.

He had thought his plan was foolproof, offering twenty thousand spirit stones and a yellow-grade treasure sword, yet the owner of the Medicine Hall was completely unyielding!

The sarcastic yet indifferent tone made Shang Xiong's head ache.

Shang Xiong hadn't expected that a mere mortal would be so indifferent when facing him, the dignified president!

Wasn't that Gu fellow afraid that Qingfeng Treasure Hall might flatten the Gu Family Medicine Hall in a fit of rage?

Why wasn't he afraid of me?

The more Shang Xiong thought about it, the more frustrated he became, and he could only drink in silence.

"President, about Golden Phoenix Treasure Hall, today..."

Yi Gong cautiously said.

"What about it?"

Shang Xiong glanced at him.

"Today, Golden Phoenix Treasure Hall still sold two thousand bottles of Golden Spirit Liquid, but the price has now become one spirit stone per bottle, which is more than double their profit compared to yesterday."

As he said this, Yi Gong's gaze fell on Shang Xiong's face. He knew the president would be even angrier, but he didn't dare to hide the truth.

Sure enough, Shang Xiong's fists clenched instantly, veins bulging on his forehead, as if he wanted to tear someone apart!

"Hmph! That Feng Wuxin really knows how to seize the opportunity to make a fortune!"

His breathing was heavy and hot, revealing the turmoil in his heart.

It was foreseeable that in a week, Golden Spirit Liquid would become two spirit stones per bottle, and a week after that, five spirit stones per bottle. Perhaps five spirit stones per bottle would be the final price, but Golden Phoenix Treasure Hall had no need to worry about not selling it, because in just two days, the reputation of Golden Spirit Liquid had already spread!

In a week, not only Cloud Spirit City, but all the cities and towns within a hundred miles would know the name "Golden Spirit Liquid"!

The profit would not just be from Cloud Spirit City alone!

Even further, the Nianling Sect would purchase it in large quantities for their disciples, and once the Nianling Sect endorsed this spirit liquid, it would be equivalent to gaining recognition from a top-tier force. At that point, Golden Spirit Liquid would quickly spread throughout Withered Cloud Province!

Every step was meticulously planned!

Originally, this was also Shang Xiong's vision for the future of "Blue Spirit Liquid."

Unfortunately, the real profit was no longer his to have.

Once Feng Wuxin monopolized "Golden Spirit Liquid," all the small associations, small treasure halls, and even large treasure halls in the area would be impacted!

Of course, the first to fall would definitely be their Qingfeng Treasure Hall branch in Cloud Spirit City.

That woman would definitely not sit idly by with a thorn in her side, and once she had enough power, she would directly move to remove it.

"President, please calm down," Yi Gong cautiously advised.

"Bah!"

Shang Xiong spat angrily at Yi Gong, who jumped in fright and quickly stepped back.

"What do you know!" he roared, "They're about to trample us, and you want me to calm down!?"

Shang Xiong was truly furious.

"So what do we do now?"

Yi Gong asked.

"What do we do? Since he refuses a toast only to drink a forfeit, we'll just erase that Gu Family Medicine Hall!"

Shang Xiong said coldly, enunciating each word with a cruel and ruthless glint in his eyes.

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"If we can't get a share of the Golden Spirit Liquid, then we won't let Golden Phoenix Treasure Hall continue to profit either!"

He no longer cared about reputation or influence. If doing business didn't make money, that was the greatest sin. He even dared to hunt down people from Golden Phoenix Treasure Hall, so what was difficult about killing a couple of country bumpkins?

Although today's visit might alert Feng Wuxin, prompting her to send experts to guard the Gu Family Medicine Hall to prevent their money tree from being chopped down, that didn't matter.

With a hefty reward, there would be brave men.

If the assassins Shang Xiong trained couldn't handle it, then he'd hire even more skilled assassins!

"President, this plan is feasible, but if Golden Phoenix Treasure Hall has already obtained the 'Golden Spirit Liquid' formula, killing the owner of the Gu Family Medicine Hall would be futile."

Yi Gong's concern was not unfounded.

The key was the formula. If Golden Phoenix Treasure Hall already had it, killing Qin Yiyao and Gu Heng wouldn't help, and it would give Golden Phoenix Treasure Hall an excuse, leading to a public opinion backlash...

Their situation would only become more difficult.

So, killing them wasn't enough; they also had to consider whether Golden Phoenix Treasure Hall had obtained the formula and either destroy it or seize it.

"I understand your point."

Shang Xiong waved his hand.

"We should activate our informants within Golden Phoenix Treasure Hall. Even if they're exposed, we need to find out if they have the formula!"

...

In the evening, Qin Yiyao returned to the Medicine Hall, and during dinner with Gu Heng, Gu Heng said, "The president of Qingfeng Treasure Hall came by today."

"He brought twenty thousand spirit stones and a so-called 'treasure sword,' wanting us to sell 'Golden Spirit Liquid' and stop Golden Phoenix Treasure Hall from selling it."

Qin Yiyao looked up and then chuckled softly.

"You definitely didn't agree."

She secretly mocked, thinking that twenty thousand spirit stones and a sword for the sales rights of "Golden Spirit Liquid" was laughable.

Golden Phoenix Treasure Hall had offered her thirty thousand spirit stones upfront, with more shares to come. As for the sword?

Her master's "forging method" was the best in the world!

"Of course, I didn't agree."

Gu Heng said, his tone carrying a hint of sarcasm.

Their attitude was terrible, and they were so arrogant. Talking to him at all was already giving him enough face.

"Master, do we still have any of that medicinal paste?"

Qin Yiyao asked quietly.

She wanted to soak in that medicinal bath a few more times, slowly absorbing all the medicinal power into her body and refining it. Most importantly, it was the dantian dragon energy that condensed after the bath!

With a few more strands, she could practice the Dragon Roar!