The night has fallen.
Wind Ridge Town, Lord's Mansion, brightly lit.
In the hall, Qin Yang, Li Xinyan, and Elder Gu You were present.
The group had just finished their dinner.
"Sect Leader, we now have our first franchise and our first Spirit dicine supplier, and on this first day, sales by the Bai Family in Celestial Cyan City were also booming, marking our initial step forward."
Li Xinyan said to Qin Yang.
"Hmm."
Qin Yang nodded. The Bai Family becoming the first franchise was not surprising, as Qin Yang had previously discussed it with them. However, the Tao Family's voluntary request to beco a supplier was slightly unexpected.
"Have any other families made any moves?"
Qin Yang looked at Li Xinyan.
"Yes, Sect Leader. An elder from the Li Family in Ye City, the newly risen Zhao Family in Celestial Wind City, and the top family in An City, the Yu Family, have all approached privately to inquire about the terms of becoming a franchise."
"It's clear that they are very tempted by the profits, but they seem to have so apprehensions. Hence, they haven't decided imdiately. All three families have invited you, Sect Leader, to visit them when you have the ti."
Li Xinyan reported.
Upon hearing this, Qin Yang's eyes glowed and nodded slightly, his fingers tapping on the armrest of the red wooden chair.
Qin Yang actually hoped that these families would proactively approach for collaboration. However, the Danyang Shop is not yet strong enough, so their concerns are understandable.
"Also, Sect Leader, the Ye Family from Ye City, the Celestial Wind Family from Wind City, and the Lei Family from An City have already t. They are preparing a joint effort against Danyang Shop."
"Especially the helmsn of Ye City and Wind City, the Ye Family and Celestial Wind Family, have begun prohibiting retail rchants from selling goods from our Danyang Shop in Ye City and Wind City."
"And then there's the Blood Evil Sect, which has been lurking for a while, and is now sending disciples everywhere to ambush rchants traveling to our Wind Ridge Town."
Li Xinyan's face showed a slight concern as she spoke.
"That Blood Evil Sect truly doesn't know when to quit."
Qin Yang's eyes flashed with a cold light. Although Qin Yang had previously destroyed half of their power, the remaining strength was still formidable. Qin Yang hasn't had the ti to trouble them.
"Sect Leader, the Blood Evil Sect's issue isn't urgent. Their attacks on rchants have also caused them so damages. However, the collaboration between the Ye Family, Celestial Wind Family, and Lei Family needs to be broken. Otherwise, if other big families from other towns join them, their alliance will beco more solid."
Li Xinyan said.
"Hmm, Ye City, Wind City, An City, I'll personally pay a visit, and take a look at these towns in the Great Xia Dynasty."
Upon hearing this, Qin Yang nodded, a sharp gleam flashing in his eyes.
"There's another matter, Sect Leader, concerning the Celestial Permanence Comrce Association..."
Li Xinyan's face suddenly beca even more grave as she spoke.
Just as Li Xinyan ntioned the Celestial Permanence Comrce Association, Elder Qingmu walked quickly in.
Seeing this, Qin Yang waved his right hand, removing the Spiritual Barrier, and stared at Elder Qingmu, asking, "What is it?"
"My Lord, Miss Linglong and Master Yan from the Celestial Permanence Comrce Association request an audience."
Elder Qingmu respectfully said.
"Speak of the devil."
Qin Yang slightly raised his eyebrows, his eyes flashing.
"Let them in."
Qin Yang said.
"Yes, my Lord."
Elder Qingmu bowed.
In a short while, Linglong, dressed in a light red outfit with an elegant deanor, like an orchid in a secluded valley, and Master Yan in a blue robe, walked into the hall of the Lord's Mansion.
"Lord Qin Yang, apologies for the late disturbance."
Linglong slightly bowed to Qin Yang and spoke.
"Miss Linglong, no need for formalities. May I know why you both have co at such a late hour?"
Qin Yang looked at Linglong and Master Yan.
Truth be told, Qin Yang didn't have any ill feelings towards them. On the contrary, when he assud the post of Lord, they both personally ca to congratulate him, establishing so sort of friendship.
"Lord Qin Yang, forgive my boldness in asking: will the pricing of the items sold by your Danyang Shop remain unchanged?"
Linglong didn't beat around the bush, staring directly at Qin Yang as she asked.
Today, the grand opening of Danyang Shop in Celestial Cyan City was insanely popular. If things continue this way, the Celestial Permanence Comrce Association fears losing market share.
"Miss Linglong should already have her answer."
Qin Yang replied.
This point was not concealed. The large-scale recruitnt of franchisees by Danyang Shop already indicated that the prices would remain unchanged for a substantial period.
"Linglong understands."
Upon hearing this, Linglong and Master Yan exchanged a glance, and her face showed a slight tension.
"Has Lord Qin Yang considered collaborating with the Celestial Permanence Comrce Association? Our Association's shops span the entire Great Xia Dynasty, and we have the strongest selling capacity."
Miss Linglong asked.
"The Celestial Permanence Comrce Association operates in various domains, so collaboration isn't necessary for now."
Upon hearing this, Qin Yang lightly shook his head.
The Celestial Permanence Comrce Association has many shops and indeed strong selling capacity. However, Qin Yang doesn't intend to have just one partner.
Otherwise, it would be too restrictive. Having the distribution channels solely controlled by one party is not beneficial, nor conducive to their strength expansion.
After a brief conversation, realizing that cooperation with the Celestial Permanence Comrce Association wouldn't happen, Linglong and Master Yan proposed to take their leave.
"Lord Qin Yang, Linglong admires your accomplishnts. Linglong wants to remind you that the higher-ups in the Royal Capital are already paying attention to Danyang Shop."
Before leaving, Linglong's beautiful eyes flashed slightly as she addressed Qin Yang.
"Hmm."
In the courtyard under the night sky, Qin Yang gave Linglong another glance and nodded.
"Sect Leader, this is also sothing I've been aning to tell you. Besides the actions by those big families and the Blood Evil Sect, the Celestial Permanence Comrce Association is highly focused on our shop and will likely take action."
"The Celestial Permanence Comrce Association is backed by royal forces and probably won't tolerate seeing a new shop rise."
"If we don't collaborate with them, we'll only beco competitors."
After Linglong and Master Yan left, Li Xinyan looked at Qin Yang and spoke.
"Competitors then. It's unavoidable; this large pie, everyone wants a bigger slice. My Danyang Shop's goods are high-quality and reasonably priced; naturally, there won't be concessions. If the Great Xia Dynasty will have just one major shop, why can't it be my Danyang Shop?"
Upon hearing this, Qin Yang nodded, a sharp gleam deep in his eyes.
Danyang Shop will have to encroach on so of the existing market forces to grow, which is only natural. Hostilities are inevitable.
"Nevertheless, we do need to quicken our pace. Tomorrow, I'll personally visit those towns."
Qin Yang gazed towards the north under the night sky, saying, as the large towns like Ye City and Wind City are located in the north.
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