Cultivation Starting from Full Talent-Chapter 370 - 368 Zhao Yuanlong
Chapter 370: Chapter 368 Zhao Yuanlong
Chapter 370 -368 Zhao Yuanlong
On Liufeng Island, the wedding of the Zhao family’s ancestor and Nangong Rou was an extravagant affair, with an unprecedented and bustling turnout. Not only did Loose Cultivators from the three islands attend, but many from Kunpeng Immortal City were also present.
According to Sui Zhuyue, who returned from her investigation, the wedding gifts alone filled an entire hall, and the celebration of the Daoist couple soon became the hottest topic in Yunzhou.
Additionally, it is said that the Island Master of Chigua Island, Huang Yihan, personally offered his congratulations and presented a ten-thousand-year-old Silver Moon Bamboo as a wedding gift, making it the most generous gift among the attendees.
Later, as Ning Daoran had guessed, Liufeng Island, Chigua Island, and the Zhao family formed a coalition and astonishingly built a new market on top of a Second Order High Grade Spiritual Vein at the foot of the mountain on Liufeng Island.
This market, named Flowing Wind Square, was personally overseen by the ancestor of the Zhao family. The emergence of this sea-based market, with a Late-stage Golden Core cultivator in charge, quickly became a popular topic among Cultivators in Yunzhou, with merchants and Loose Cultivators constantly coming and going.
In no time, many Loose Cultivators residing on Liuhua Island even went to Flowing Wind Square to seek fortunes, and some proposed to terminate their leases to set up shops in Flowing Wind Square.
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Liuhua Island, Island Master Cave Mansion.
“Young Master.”
Sui Zhuyue’s beautiful face was full of worry, “The business at Flowing Wind Square is thriving, and it’s said that even Qingfu Square has sent people to scout the area. It’s likely that Qingfu Square will soon set up a branch there.”
She frowned, “If that really happens and even Qingfu Square sets up shop in Flowing Wind Square, our business on Liuhua Island might really be taken away. Over the past two months, our shipments of Spirit Rice and tea leaves have drastically declined, with a lot of the transactions with Kunpeng Immortal City being snatched by Flowing Wind Square.”
Ning Daoran held his teacup, his eyebrows tightly knitted and remained silent.
He originally did not want to intervene in business matters, as he was not interested in these overt and covert business struggles, but the intentions of Nangong Rou and the ancestor of Zhao family were too obvious—they set up Flowing Wind Square targeting Liuhua Island.
As the leading island among the three, if Liuhua Island does not respond, it might indeed only be able to collect some rent from Cave Mansions in the future, while the business of Spirit Rice and Spiritual Tea would have to concede greatly to Liufeng Island.
“Young Master.”
Little Bai pursed her red lips, “The reason those Loose Cultivators flock to Flowing Wind Square is simply because it offers free residential areas on a Spiritual Vein, plus a Late-stage Golden Core cultivator as a deterrent, giving them a sense of security.”
She shifted her gaze slightly, “On the eastern slope of Liuhua Island, there’s a large vacant area under which lies a branch of a Spiritual Vein, and that branch is at least a Third-tier Middle-grade Spiritual Vein, it’s just that we haven’t developed any Cave Mansions there yet. In my opinion, why not set up a market on this vacant land? With you, Young Master, personally overseeing it, how could it possibly lose to Flowing Wind Square?”
“Well said.”
Ning Daoran nodded, “Little Bai, Zhuyue, I’ll leave this matter to the two of you. Withdraw the needed funds directly from the treasury of Liuhua Island. Act quickly, I hope the market can be established within a month.”
“Yes, Young Master, rest assured!”
Afterward, within just one day, numerous cultivators, craftsmen, and ships continuously transporting building materials arrived on the eastern Spiritual Vein slope of Liuhua Island. Additionally, numerous stone and woodworkers began extracting materials directly from the nearby mountains, and with the help of cultivators, buildings rapidly rose from the ground at an incredibly fast pace!
In less than a month, a new market appeared on the eastern slope of Liuhua Island as if it had descended from the heavens.
Ning Daoran named this market Liu Hua Square.
Sui Zhuyue’s accumulated connections over the years were quite substantial, quickly attracting many merchants to set up shops, including Array Masters, Talisman Masters, Puppet Masters, and more.
Ning Daoran reserved the largest shop for himself and then left Liuhua Island for a trip to Wanren City.
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In the afternoon, Wanren City was brimming with autumn vibes.
Dressed in a blue gown, Ning Daoran stepped into Qingfu Square, the city’s largest shop.
This time, he did not use aliases like Independent Practitioner Jianjia, but revealed his true identity. Instantly, upon entering the shop, a gaze firmly fixed on him.
“Ning… Fellow Daoist Ning?!”
From the crowd, a distinguished gentleman hurried over—it was Zhao Yuanlong, the former workshop master of Qingfu Square in Immortal White Dragon City.
“Fellow Daoist Ning, it really is you! I never thought that after parting from Immortal White Dragon City, we would have another chance to meet!”
“Indeed, it is I!”
Ning Daoran offered an apologetic smile, “Master Zhao, I, Ning, have come to Wanren City this time for an important matter to discuss with you. May we speak privately?”
“Of course!”
Zhao Yuanlong quickly gestured, “Someone, prepare a private room, I have esteemed guests to entertain!”
“Yes, Master!”
A beautiful and graceful woman nodded with a smile.
Shortly after, in the private room.
Prohibitions were raised, and Zhao Yuanlong, extremely cautious, lowered his voice and laughed, “I heard that during the battle on Liuhua Island years ago, Fellow Daoist Ning actually joined forces with True Monarch Du’e to annihilate the physical body of the No-Action True Monarch of Sangyu Country!”
“Merely by luck.”
Ning Daoran laughed, “The situation was very perilous then. If I hadn’t killed No-Action True Monarch, he would certainly have killed me. I had no choice but to fight, and luckily enough, I was actually able to help Senior Du’e eliminate No-Action True Monarch’s physical body!”
“I hold utmost admiration for you!”
Zhao Yuanlong appeared proud, “At this moment, probably everyone in Wanren City knows that Ning Daoran, who allegedly destroyed a Nascent Soul True Monarch’s physical body, has come seeking me, Zhao Yuanlong… Hahaha, Zhao benefits from your reputation, this time I might be in the spotlight in Wanren City for a while. My thanks to you, Fellow Daoist.”
“You’re too kind, Fellow Daoist.”
Ning Daoran said, “I have known Fellow Daoist for over a hundred years, we are already friends, no need for such formalities.”
“Does Fellow Daoist Ning really consider me, Zhao Yuanlong, a friend?”
“Of course.”
“In that case…”
Zhao Yuanlong appeared somewhat excited, then as if remembering something, he said, “Fellow Daoist Ning, have there been any news about Daoist Lin Man?”
“None.”
Ning Daoran shook his head: “Fellow Daoist Zhao seems to never forget Talisman Master Lin?”
“That kind of astonishingly brilliant woman…”
Zhao Yuanlong’s old face blushed as he spoke, “Just one glance was enough to dazzle me for a lifetime, how could I easily forget? It’s just that Zhao is not as fortunate or destined, unlike Fellow Daoist Ning. Clearly, Talisman Master Lin favored you greatly, yet you still missed such a good match.”
“I have my own bitterness, Fellow Daoist Zhao, let’s not discuss this anymore.”
“Hahahaha~~~”
Zhao Yuanlong felt quite cheerful and said, “Zhao has been in Wanren City for many years now, but never have I felt as delighted as today. How about this… Zhao will order a table full of dishes, and we can drink and chat together.”
“Agreed.”
Ning Daoran nodded; many big business deals are struck over a meal, and he very much agreed with this notion.
…
Soon after, a table of delicious dishes along with two jars of fine wine were brought out, and even Zhao Yuanlong, delighted, invited the two youngest and most beautiful female managers from Qingfu Square to join them for drinks.
After consuming two pots of wine, Ning Daoran went straight to the point: “Fellow Daoist Zhao, you should be aware that after the battle at Liuhua Island, the City Lord Lin of Southern Heaven Palace granted me Liuhua Island.”
“Of course, this news has already spread throughout Yunzhou.”
“Now, I have established the Liu Hua Square on Liuhua Island. As it has just started, it greatly needs support. I have reserved the largest shop space there for you, Master Zhao; I assume you know what I imply, right?”
“Oh?”
Zhao Yuanlong narrowed his eyes: “Fellow Daoist Ning, are you suggesting that Zhao opens a branch of Qingfu Square at Liu Hua Square?”
“Exactly.”
“Actually, without hiding from Fellow Daoist, the Ancestor of the Zhao family from Liufeng Island also approached me. Though I am not well acquainted with the Zhao family Ancestor, he has been a regular patron of Qingfu Square. I have already sent people to survey Liufeng Island. Honestly… If not because Liu Hua Square is adjacent to your Liuhua Island, Zhao might have already sent people to start a branch there.”
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“Oh?”
Ning Daoran smiled meaningfully: “I first thank you deeply for your kindness!”
“However, friendship aside, business is business.”
Zhao Yuanlong said, “After all, opening a branch involves substantial expense, and Zhao has to apply for it from the headquarters, getting spirit stones and other materials. So, let’s negotiate the details of opening this branch first.”
“I attentively listen to your esteemed ideas.”
“If Qingfu Square were to open in Liu Hua Square, may I know how much profit share do you intend to take?” Zhao Yuanlong asked.
“For the first three years, I will not take any cut from one spirit stone; after three years, only ten percent annually. What do you think about that?” Ning Daoran spoke calmly.
Zhao Yuanlong’s eyes slightly lit up, deeply moved; the terms offered by Flowing Wind Square Market were to take one and a half percent of the profits, clearly, Liu Hua Square offered better conditions.
“Furthermore.”
Ning Daoran continued, “Liuhua Island will provide ten nearby Third-tier Middle-grade Cave Mansions for Qingfu Square’s guests free of charge, and Liu Hua Square is built on top of a Third-tier Middle-grade Spiritual Vein. The island will allow Qingfu Square to set up a Spirit Gathering Array underground.”
“Really?”
Zhao Yuanlong was thoroughly moved.
Not to mention his past friendship with Ning Daoran, this business opportunity was worth a try in itself!
“Of course.”
Ning Daoran nodded with a smile: “I, Ning, keep my word and only ask for a quick decision from you. Liu Hua Square is waiting for Qingfu Square to help regain its momentum!”
“Done!”
Zhao Yuanlong, drunk and jovial, stood up banging the table, his face flushed, saying, “Fellow Daoist Ning, it’s a deal. Zhao will arrange everything, and tomorrow morning, Qingfu Square’s first batch of goods and staff will arrive at Liu Hua Square by flying boat, Zhao himself will come in person; please arrange someone to receive us.”
“Fellow Daoist Zhao, rest assured, I will have the Chief Manager of Liuhua Island, Sui Zhuyue, receive you personally!”
“Excellent, then it’s settled!”
Zhao Yuanlong staggered, leaning on the shoulder of a nearby female cultivator as he saw Ning Daoran off.
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The next morning.
A mist veiled Liuhua Island, and several giant Flying Boats had already appeared in the sky, as the branch of Qingfu Square officially opened in Liu Hua Square!
