owlsbooks Chapter 143: Reaching an Agreement
Chapter 143: Reaching an Agreement
"Each has their own needs?" Li Jun said. "Without my Li family, would he be where he is today?"
Li Wannian remained silent.
He understood perfectly well.
How many promising talents has the Li family cultivated in recent years?
How many people in the family have learned alchemy?
There are probably very few people who can refine a first-grade high-quality "Azure Mystic Pill" at this age.
Although the Li family has made contributions, Yang Jiuli's talent in alchemy is even more valuable.
No matter which immortal sect or family Yang Jiuli goes to, he could become a master alchemist.
However, such words are not appropriate to be spoken at this time.
Li Jun was ultimately a Foundation Establishment cultivator.
"Elder, you are wise. My Li family is in dire need of manpower. Why should we bother with this brat?" Li Wannian said.
"That's true, but such unhealthy trends must not be encouraged, otherwise where will the dignity of the Li family be?" Li Jun said.
"It's not that serious!" Li Wannian said. "If the family hadn't suppressed Yang Jiuli last year and reduced the number of times he could refine pills, he probably wouldn't have hesitated to refuse to sign the contract. After all, what would he do if the family suppressed him again after he signed?"
Upon hearing this, Li Jun's expression darkened slightly as he looked at Li Wannian.
Li suppressed Yang Jiuli.
Behind them is also the lineage of Li Wannian.
When Li Wannian brought up this matter, Li Jun couldn't help but think about it more carefully.
Li Wannian remained righteous and calm, without saying a word.
She simply let Li Jun look at her like that.
"Regardless of the circumstances, the Li family's strategy should be the top priority. This young man's sharp edges will ultimately be a disaster," Li Jun said.
"Press it down."
He stroked his beard.
"If we suppress him further... I'm afraid it will backfire and cause other alchemists to have second thoughts!" Li Wannian said.
"Oh?" Li Jun frowned, displeased. In his view, those alchemists from other families were all people he could easily manipulate.
Why should we care?
However, the Li family has deep roots, and Li Wannian's lineage has also reached the Foundation Establishment stage in the Azure Flame Immortal Sect.
Besides, a new character named Li Feiyu has emerged.
Li Jun also couldn't be too autocratic.
"Furthermore, Master Yang's alchemy skills are among the best of the younger generation in the Li family. Even my You Rong family may not be able to compare with him!" Li Wannian continued, seemingly unconcerned about whether Li Jun was displeased.
Their lineage has been suppressed for a long time.
Li Wannian also had some goodwill towards Yang Jiuli and wanted to win him over.
After all, this young man was someone he brought into the Li family.
This affection can never be erased!
It's easier to win them over than to win them over.
Furthermore, his grandson Li Feiyu and Li Yourong also had some relationship with him, so they could be considered half of his own people.
"Oh, his alchemy skills are even better than You Rong's?" Upon hearing this, Li Jun asked in surprise.
"Indeed, this is a record of Master Yang's finished pills in recent years... as well as feedback records after the pills are sold." Li Wannian moved his hand, and the storage bag at his waist flashed with light, revealing an exquisite animal-hide book that flew towards Li Jun.
Li Jun took the animal-skin book and began to read it.
It contains Yang Jiuli's alchemy records over the years.
He looked surprised when he flipped to the records from the last three years.
"The Azure Mystic Pill: The resulting pill is close to the highest grade of the first rank..." Li Jun's eyes widened, and he glanced at it a few more times.
It seems he wants to verify if he's seen it wrong!
I watched it three times in a row.
All of them are close to being top-tier items.
And this has been the case for three consecutive years.
After a moment, he took a deep breath, closed the animal skin book, and flicked his hand, sending it flying toward Li Wannian.
"Is this account true?" Li Jun asked.
As an elder of the clan, he devoted himself to cultivation and did not concern himself with such trivial matters.
As the manager, Li Wannian had to worry about many things.
"Of course it can't be fake!" Li Wannian said.
"I didn't expect this kid to have some talent!" Li Jun said.
At this moment, his anger had subsided somewhat.
Clearly, he was now more cautious about Yang Jiuli's matter.
If Yang Jiuli were just an ordinary alchemist, then suppressing him would be fine!
But things are different now!
This is the mainstay.
A person who can master the art of making elixirs.
If he were to suppress someone when the family is in need of talent, and things really escalate, Li Jun would also be criticized!
For them, it's just a few words of criticism on the surface, nothing serious.
However, this could become an excuse for other factions to suppress him in the future, so Li Jun naturally had to be cautious.
"This young man has the potential to become a second-tier alchemist. Given time, he will surely become a remarkable figure. Our Li family cannot afford to miss out on such a talent."
Li Wannian said.
"That's true, but if he can't be used by me and instead harms me, then we should eliminate him!" Li Jun said with a gloomy face.
Li Wannian frowned, but did not show much dissatisfaction, and simply spoke in a calm tone.
"Elder, you are overthinking it. As long as the Li family treats people with respect and sincerity, how could we be harmed by them?" Li Wannian said.
"Besides, my Li family also possesses a third-tier pill formula; how could he not be tempted?"
"Even if he is unwilling to be tied to the Li family, we can still have him cooperate with our clan in alchemy. Why not?"
Upon hearing this, Li Jun was speechless, but he didn't say anything more.
indeed……
A clan still needs to maintain good relations with second-tier alchemists.
Thus, later on, someone was able to refine the Foundation Building Pill.
Otherwise, we will ultimately be subject to others.
"Since you have already made a plan, this matter will be left to you to handle!" Li Jun flicked his sleeve and transformed into a rainbow, flying away from the main hall.
"Respectfully seeing off the Grand Elder!" Li Wannian bowed.
After a few breaths, he looked in the direction Li Jun had left, and a slight smile finally appeared on his lips.
"If Young Friend Yang advances to become a second-tier alchemist, Fei Yu's status in the family will surely rise to a higher level," Li Wannian murmured.
Li Feiyu often went to Luoxue Island.
Li Wannian was naturally aware that his grandson had a close relationship with him.
Subsequently, Li Wannian drafted a new agreement and went to see Yang Jiuli.
It was already dusk.
No. 9, Dizi Courtyard.
Li Wannian and Yang Jiuli sat side by side.
Between the two seats is a small table.
Yang Jiuli brewed tea for Li Wannian and pushed it over to him.
"Hehe, this time I went through a lot of trouble to persuade the Grand Elder to finalize this agreement." Li Wannian took a sip of tea, then smiled slightly. A scroll flew out of his storage bag and landed in front of Yang Jiuli.
Yang Jiuli opened the scroll, and with a thought, read through its contents.
Two-thirds of the profits are dividends...
If one becomes a second-tier alchemist during the contract period, after the eight-year contract expires, one must refine three "Great Blood Qi Pills" for the Li family.
This agreement does not include a clause for renewal.
It only reduced profit sharing by 10%.
Upon seeing this, Yang Jiuli's brows relaxed.
Such terms are quite fair and demonstrate the sincerity of the cooperation.
"How is it?" Li Wannian stroked his beard and laughed.
"This agreement demonstrates Elder Li's sincerity, and Jiuli should certainly comply," Yang Jiuli said, standing up.
"There's no need for such formalities between us!" Li Wannian gestured for Yang Jiuli to sit down.
Yang Jiuli took his seat.
"You and Feiyu are the same age and as close as brothers. He often mentions you, and when he left the lake this time, he asked me to take good care of you."
Li Wannian said.
"Feiyu is indeed a man of strong character!" Yang Jiuli said.
"Last time, because of the You Rong incident, you already suffered a lot of injustice." Li Wannian glanced at Yang Jiuli and continued, "This time, I went to discuss it with the Grand Elder... but to my surprise, he remained the same, saying that you are too sharp and he wants to suppress you..."
"Oh!" Upon hearing this, Yang Jiuli's gaze sharpened.
Li Wannian seemed oblivious to this and continued, "I was quite displeased after hearing this, but as a person of low status, I could only argue my case based on reason... I mentioned that the Li family was in dire need of capable people and should not be stubborn, and only then did he change his mind and agree to the matter."
"I'm sorry to trouble Elder Li!" Yang Jiuli said.
"I'm doing this for the Li family," Li Wannian said. "You're a talented person; how could my Li family do without you?"
"Jiuli will never let Elder Li down and will strive to become a first-grade top-level alchemist as soon as possible," Yang Jiuli said.
"Good, good, with your words, I am relieved!" Li Wannian laughed heartily.
He stood up and patted Yang Jiuli on the shoulder, "In that case, I shall take my leave."
Yang Jiuli saw Li Wannian off.
"Li Jun...give me a hard time?" A hint of coldness appeared in Yang Jiuli's eyes as he watched Li Wannian's departing figure.
He's just a mid-Foundation Establishment cultivator.
As long as his mental strength reaches the second level, what is there to fear?
Ants.
Yang Jiuli, however, did not get angry.
Having lived several lifetimes, he has experienced all kinds of storms and seen all sorts of people.
He doesn't waste too much energy on this kind of person; time will tell.
Next, he will focus on cultivation and strive to reach the eighth level of Qi Refining as soon as possible.
As for improving alchemy skills...
He was already a second-tier alchemist!
Yang Jiuli's mention to Li Wannian about becoming a top-tier first-grade alchemist as soon as possible was merely an excuse to spend less time refining pills.
……
Seven days later, on March 25th.
The Li family made all the arrangements perfectly.
Black Wind City Market officially opened.
The Li family invited people of all ethnicities to open shops here, offering rent-free and commission-free services for the first three years.
However, it didn't attract many prominent families.
The major families only symbolically sent some people to open shops here.
Quite a few independent cultivators have moved in.
Many independent cultivators, including first-tier talisman masters, alchemists, weapon refiners, array masters, and spirit value masters, were delighted to join.
After all, Blackwind City offers three years of rent-free accommodation, no commission fees, and the protection of a near-third-tier grand formation.
And the Foundation Establishment Elder of the Li Clan was in charge.
These three years were practically free money.
After all, renting a cave dwelling here costs spirit stones!
As for the higher-priced cultivators, they were not attracted.
Even if a new market is rent-free in the early stages, the foot traffic will eventually be insufficient, and the profits will not be stable.
Coming here rashly and abandoning the existing market is obviously extremely risky.
The Li family had already devised a plan to deal with this.
On the opening day, it was announced that the market would sell "Qi Condensation Pills" and "Azure Mystic Pills" at half price on the 25th of each month.
Limited to 30 pieces.
In addition, the premium "Azure Mystic Pill" is also available at a 30% discount.
There will even be a surprise special offer on the day.
One lucky guest will be randomly selected to receive a free "Azure Mystic Pill".
It caused a sensation at the time.
Some rogue cultivators who came from afar also obtained a 'Azure Mystic Pill', and the news quickly spread throughout the various counties of Chu.
The number of people visiting Blackwind City suddenly doubled on the 25th of each month.
Many independent cultivators also ventured into the Black Wind Mountains to seek opportunities.
Three months later.
June 25th.
On the Black Wind City Wall.
Yang Jiuli and Li Yourong stood side by side.
Looking at the rogue cultivators constantly arriving from outside the city, Li Yourong smiled, her smile as radiant as a flower.
"If this continues, in less than half a year, the market in my Black Wind City will be considered stable!" Li Yourong smiled sweetly.
She turned her gaze away and looked at Yang Jiuli, her eyes shining brightly.
Yang Jiuli, however, appeared quite calm, as if he had expected it.
This promotional idea was naturally Yang Jiuli's.