Chapter 12 Cui, the Shopkeeper

"This time, sell it to my second uncle."
The two of them discussed and Chao Yan directly proposed to continue selling the medicinal pills to his own family's Chao's Old Shop.
话说回来，除了晁氏老店之外，两人暂时也没有更好的选择。
以他们的实力，出货量太大，必然要被大势力或者高手盯上，最后死无葬身之地。
It is a relatively safe channel to sell to the Chao's old store.
"Let's do it." Zhao Xuan had no objections to Chao Yan's proposal.
After pondering for a moment, Chao Yan continued, "My uncle contacted me half a month ago, I don't know what it's about. I guess it may be because that batch of pills sold out and he wanted to ask if I still have any left."
"This time, we are bringing so many pills to meet my second uncle. He will probably suspect that we have a stable way to obtain pills."
"Although he is my second uncle and generally won't harm us as family, we still need to be prepared in advance."
"That makes sense," Zhao Xuan nodded.
Chao Yan's words made him feel that Chao Yan was really reliable.
On one hand, there was the family, and on the other hand, there was his friend. Chao Yan was actually able to put his friend's cooperation first before the family.
This practice makes people couldn't help but appreciate.
Of course, speaking of which, it is also because the two have a deep relationship and a strong friendship. Otherwise, if it were someone else, they might have long had second thoughts.
"Let's go and see the situation first before making a decision. If the conditions are suitable and there is no need to take any risks, it wouldn't hurt to collaborate with your second uncle and establish a long-term partnership."
In a moment, Zhao Xuan made up his mind and casually said, "Even if we cooperate for a long time, there's no problem. After all, only when we have money can we practice better, purchase higher-level secret techniques, and obtain better resources."
"That's right!"
Chao Yan nodded in agreement, "Let's go to my second uncle's shop again tomorrow."
"Yes!"
Zhao Xuan smiled and said, "This time, you deal with your second uncle, and I'll continue to play dumb."
Chao Yan had no objections, and the next day, the two of them tidied up a bit and headed to Chao's old shop.
Since they had moved near Xian Street, the distance between the two of them and Chao's old shop had become closer. It only took them half an hour to get there.

Go in and go straight to see Chao Lianshan.
"Xiaoyan, you finally came! And Zhao Xianze, please sit down, everyone sit down, haha!"
Upon seeing Chao Yan, Chao Lianshan's face lit up with surprise. He immediately came out to greet Chao Yan to take a seat, and also greeted Zhao Xuan.

Afterwards, Chao Lianshan had the maid serve tea. After dismissing the maid, Chao Lianshan closed the door and invited Chao Yan and Zhao Xuan to have tea.
The three of them drank tea, and Chao Yan asked, "Has Uncle Er been looking for me lately?"
Chao Lianshan laughed when he heard it, put down the teacup, "Xiaoyan, the batch of high-quality first-grade Gathering Qi Pills you sent last time, do you still have the same level of them?"
"What?"
Chao Yan pretended to be confused, "Have you sold all the pills from last time, second uncle?"
"You little brat!"
Chao Lianshan was speechless and pointed at Chao Yan. Knowing Chao Yan well, he naturally saw through that Chao Yan was knowingly asking.
High-quality Gathering Qi Pill is always in high demand, selling it is only natural.
Chao Lianshan smiled and said, "You don't need to use this trick on your second uncle. Yes, he has already sold all of that batch of goods. Not only did he sell them, but he also had customers come back asking to purchase more. Xiaoyan, how about you? Do you still have any goods in your hands?"
"This... "
Chao Yan pretended to ponder for a moment, then deliberately frowned and said, "Second Uncle, high-quality One-Origin Qi Gathering Pill is hard to come by, and I don't have any in my hands. However, since you need it so much, I can try to ask my friend and see if he has any in his possession. If he does, I can then take it from him and bring it to you, Second Uncle."
"Hmm, how about the day after tomorrow? Uncle number two, do you think the day after tomorrow works? I'll go find that friend the day after tomorrow, and if there is any, they can bring the medicine directly to the store. Uncle number two, please try to prepare more money."
“Money is not a problem. The money our store makes is all in the hands of your second uncle."
When Chao Lianshan heard this, he laughed.
“My second uncle has a lot of courage."
Chao Yan couldn't help but admire.
Even though there is a storage bag in this world that can hold items, it is better to keep money on oneself than in a bank, but who knows if there will be highway robbers.
In case one encounters highway robbers or something similar, not only may one lose their life, but their money can also be snatched away in an instant.
So, the majority of cultivators, if they have a lot of money, will still choose to keep it in the bank, the bank set up by the immortal sect. In terms of credibility, there is still a certain guarantee.
Of course, it seems that one important reason why Chao Lianshan does not keep money in the bank is because the location of the Chao family's ancient shop is near Xian Street in Kaiyuan City, where the public security is relatively good and ordinary people dare not cause trouble under the watchful eye of the Golden Elixir City Lord.
"Then it's settled."
Chaolian Mountain laughed, not taking Chaoyan's words about him being brave to heart.
"Bring the elixir over tomorrow, and Second Uncle will settle the payment with you on-site."

"No problem, I'll listen to Second Uncle."
Chao Yan nodded, then hesitated and said, "But, the price..."
"You little brat, how about this? Second Uncle will give you an extra three dollars for each pill. We'll buy one hundred and seventy-one pills. Is that okay? You should know, for small families like ours, there really isn't much profit in buying one-grade Gathering Qi Pills at one hundred and seventy-one pills."

Chao Lianshan pointed at Chao Yan in silence, seeming to think that his nephew was cunning. He immediately added an emotional appeal in his words, "You are also a member of the family, you should also consider the family's interests."
"Fine, since Second Uncle has said so, if I don't back down now, do I still have the face to call myself a disciple of the Chao family?"
Chao Yan smiled and replied.
"You, you."
Mr. Chao Lianshan looked helpless, as if he couldn't do anything to you.
Immediately, Mr. Chao Lianshan personally accompanied his nephew and Zhao Xuan to the door.
As soon as they left the house, Zhao Xuan and Chao Yan began to discuss. In the end, they decided to sell all the eight thousand and three hundred high-quality top-grade Gathering Qi Pills to the Chao family's old shop in one go.
Two days later, the two of them left with the medicine and headed straight for the Chao family's old shop.
"Hello, Young Master Yan!"
At the entrance of the Chao family's old shop, the shop assistant greeted Chao Yan and immediately greeted him.
"Is my second uncle here?" Chao Yan casually asked.
"Master Er is waiting in the office. He said if Young Master Yan comes, just go straight in," the shop assistant replied respectfully.
Chao Yan nodded and then beckoned Zhao Xuan to enter.
The two of them went straight to Chao Lianshan's office.
As soon as they entered the office, the two of them immediately became stunned.
In Chao Lianshan's office, there was actually another person besides Chao Lianshan.
That is an old man who looks about sixty years old. He has a beard like a goat and, despite his age, is full of energy, giving off a strong sense of oppression.
At the same time, both Zhao Xuan and Chao Yan were shocked when they saw this old man.
Almost instinctively, the two guessed that this old man was probably a Foundation Establishment cultivator.
"Uncle Er, what is this..."
Chao Yan anxiously looked at Chao Lianshan.
Seeing this, Chao Lianshan laughed and greeted, "Were you scared? Don't be afraid, let me introduce you. Xiao Yan, and this is Zhao Xianzhi, and this is the shopkeeper Cui from the Cui family."
"Boss, this is my nephew Chao Yan, and his friend Zhao... Zhao... Zhao Xuan Zhao Xianzhi."
"Xiaoyan, Zhao Xianzhi, say hello to Boss Cui."
"Hello, Old Shopkeeper Cui!"
Although Zhao Xuan and Chao Yan felt uneasy in their hearts, they still greeted the Old Shopkeeper Cui as instructed.
At the same time, both of them had strong doubts in their minds.
Cui? Which Cui?
In Kaiyuan City, there are many families with powerful golden pill cultivators, and Cui Clan is one of them.
Although the power of Cui Clan is not as great as the city lord's, they are still a major force in Kaiyuan City.
"Uncle, is Mr. Cui, the shopkeeper, a member of the Cui family?" Chao Yan asked in advance, looking at Chao Lianshan.
As a member of the Cui family, although he didn't often return to the family, Chao Yan still knew a little about the family's external relations.
Therefore, he is also aware that the Chao family has been constantly flattering the Cui family, hoping to gain their protection.
After all, the Chao family, which is only backed by foundation-establishing experts, is far behind the Cui family in terms of power and influence.
Chaolian Mountain himself, but it's just in the late stage of Qi cultivation, even the strongest member of the Chaolian family, Chaolian Hai, is only in the early stage of Foundation Building.
But the Cui family, just sent out a shopkeeper casually, and it's actually in the Foundation Building stage.
How can the Chao family not try to please such a powerful family?
As long as we please the Cui family, and only if we please the Cui family, can the Chao family's business have a chance to grow, and even have the possibility of doing business in peace.
否则别看他家有筑基坐镇，但东市这边开店这样的小生意，是不是能够轮到他晁家来做都难说的很。
毕竟开元城中有筑基强者坐镇的家族数量可不在少数。
"Two young friends, don't worry!"
The shopkeeper named Cui, who has built the foundation of strength, stood up with a friendly attitude and said, "I am only here for business."
"I heard from Lianshan that you two have high-quality first-grade Concentrating Qi Pills in your hands, and there is a possibility of long-term supply?"
"Ah... um..."
Neither Zhao Xuan nor Chao Yan expected that Shopkeeper Cui would ask such a question, and they were both momentarily stunned.
The two couldn't help but glance at each other.
Finally, according to the pre-agreed plan, Chao Yan took a deep breath and said to Old Cui, the shopkeeper, "Does the shopkeeper want to purchase high-quality One Qi Pill on a long-term basis?"
"Yeah."
Mr. Cui, the shopkeeper, nodded approvingly with a friendly smile, "I have already seen the goods that Lianshan sold last time, and I am very satisfied with them. If you two can supply us continuously, our Cui family is willing to establish a supply agreement with you. As for the price, it is negotiable. Our Cui family is willing to purchase them for 175 yuan each. What do you think, gentlemen?"