Chapter 577: Chapter 243 A War Without Gunpowder Smoke_2

Luo Chen expressed his thanks.

Then, he discussed with the other party about the quantity of Jade Dew Pills to be supplied each year, the due date for payment, and other trivial matters.

With that, the matter finally came to an end.

“I’ll be taking my leave now.”

“Time flies, friend. I won’t see you off.”

“Uh, goodbye!”

Watching Luo Chen ride off on his cloud with such a carefree figure, Shi Boying gripped the jade bottle in her hands a bit tighter, feeling somewhat uneasy in her heart.

She has long resided in the Ice Castle.

This time, because she had grown old and the Ice Castle had a shortage of manpower for the rotational duty in Tianlan City, she was sent out to handle various matters for the sect.

Throughout this time, she never came across this kind of “bribery” incident.

Seemingly, the feeling was rather peculiar.

After keeping the jade bottle safely, she adjusted her mindset and returned back to her immortal mansion.

“Was the negotiation successful?”

A cold voice rang out.

Shi Boying couldn’t help but shudder inside. She said respectfully: “Yes, it was successful. At present, Luo Chen is indeed not proficient in refining Jade Dew Pills. So for the next few years, the supply of the pills may not be stable. It will not exceed five bottles a year at the most.”

If outsiders heard this, they would probably find it laughable.

A mere trade of five pills, warranting such seriousness from both parties?

But only the parties involved knew what it meant.

Not proficient, yet he can produce five bottles in a year.

What about when he becomes proficient?

Ten bottles, a hundred bottles?

Or even, more!

That’s why Dan Taijun extended the special supply for up to a hundred years.

This length of time would be enough for the other party to improve their proficiency. In the process, she could get enough benefits for herself.

It was only while outside, it finally dawned on Shi Boying.

Even though she was old, in this matter, she had not thought as far ahead as Dan Taijun did.

“Five bottles? It does not differ too much from my estimation. Don’t report this matter to the sect. The quantity is too small, claiming credit will not work and might even cause unnecessary trouble.”

Shi Boying was taken aback.

Then, she quickly understood.

The other party wanted to keep this batch of pills to aid her cultivation!

Even if it was the Lower Grade Jade Dew Pill, for female cultivators, it was far superior to the Medium Grade Qi condensing pills provided by the Medicine King Sect.

With this batch of pills to aid her, it would likely expedite her advancement to the Eighth-Level Foundation Establishment!

After accepting the matter, she curiously asked about another matter.

“Why not recruit him into our Ice Castle?”

The Ice Castle was a Golden Core Great Sect mainly comprised of female cultivators.

However, that didn’t mean there were no male cultivators within the sect.

Male cultivators who were suitable for the cultivation techniques of the Ice Castle would also be admitted.

Only, most of the time, they would be sent out to handle various businesses for the sect after some achievement in their cultivation.

Not to mention, there were powerful female cultivators in the sect who had formed Dao companionships with male cultivators, and they reside inside the Ice Castle for long periods.

Luo Chen could refine Jade Dew Pills, a miraculous pill that could aid the female cultivators of the Ice Castle.

By logic, he should be recruited…

Meeting the other party’s indifferent gaze, Shi Boying suddenly realized something.

If he was recruited now, wouldn’t that mean sharing Luo Chen, who was a resource, with other people in the sect?

As if sensing her inner doubts,

Dan Taijun said coldly: “Times have changed. In the current situation, our sect will not recruit rogue cultivators rashly.”

“Especially those like Luo Chen, who come from The Great River District, and have an ambiguous relationship with the Yu Ding Sword Sect.”

Shi Boying nodded.

Suddenly, she caught on to a piece of information in the other’s words.

“Yu Ding Sword Sect?”

“Does that mean, our Ice Castle has formed an alliance with Luo Yun Sect?”

“Silence!” Dan Taijun reprimanded, then indifferently said: “Elder sister, some things are better left unsaid, they are not meant to be announced publicly.”

Filling her lungs with a deep breath, Shi Boying nodded earnestly.

Indeed, such matters should not be carelessly announced publicly.

The current situation in the Yu Ding Realm is Luo Yun Sect, allied with Ailao Mountain and Qingdan Valley, against Yu Ding Sword Sect and Flame Alliance.

The former have a large influence, while the latter possesses a deep foundation.

If Ice Castle rushly announced its alliance, it would easily stir up great trouble.

It’s better to keep things quiet.

However, thinking that after Ice Castle joined in, the Luo Yun Sect ally with the power of three sects, they have a great chance of winning.

“If Luo Yun Sect succeeds, Can our Ice Castle, finally move out of that bitterly cold place?”

…

Luo Chen was not aware of why the Ice Castle, whose alliance was vigorously sought by Sword Sect, had unknowingly shifted towards Luo Yun Sect.

All he knew was that after arriving at the Tian Lan Immortal City, the uneasiness that haunted his mind had finally dispersed with the acquisition of the Ice Castle’s badge.

“Heh!”

“We have a backer now.”

Luo Chen did not hesitate.

He left the city immediately, heading straight for the Luo Tian Creed.

A meeting was called as soon as Luo Chen arrived.

“Jade Marrow Pills can be massively sold now!”

Just a simple sentence.

But it stirred everyone’s emotions.

Sima Huiniang asked curiously, “Chairman, have you already resolved the pressure from the higher-ups?”

A snowflake magic tool appeared in the middle of the hall.

Luo Chen infused it with spirit power, causing the snowflake to slowly rotate.

“Ice Castle!”

“Ice Castle!”

Cries of astonishment came from several cultivators in the hall.

Luo Chen flung his hand, and the magic tool fell into Sima Huiniang’s hand.

“Emblazon this emblem onto our Luo Tian Creed banner, and our business will not encounter any trouble from now on.”

Everyone looked at each other.

They didn’t expect that Luo Chen had really solved the biggest problem in such a short time.

The badge of the Ice Castle!

Wouldn’t it mean that the Luo Tian Creed had attached itself to the Ice Castle, becoming its subordinate power?

Maybe not so formally.

But at least, it could spare the Luo Tian Creed from many difficulties in future business deals.

Sima Huiniang took a deep breath and said seriously, “I will carry it out immediately.”

Not just her, but also the cultivators from the Luo Tian Creed Battle Hall and Golden Hall, had to start getting busy.

If the process of refining pills was busiest for the Pill Hall and Medicine Hall.

Then when selling the elixirs, it was time for the Golden Hall and the Battle Hall to put in their efforts.

Now, the only issue that needs to be considered is.

“Chairman, how should we price the Jade Marrow Pill?” Gu Caiyi asked.

Without hesitation, Luo Chen stated, “Medium Grade Jade Marrow Pill is to be sold at forty Spirit Stones per bottle. The Ascendant Grade Jade Marrow Pill is priced at eighty-five per bottle.”

Upon hearing this price, Gu Caiyi almost blurted out.

“So low?”

Not just her, but the rest of the people in the hall also found it unbelievable.

Under normal circumstances, the price of Jade Marrow Pill is fifty for the medium grade and ninety for the Ascendant grade.

In the face of unsustainable war, the price of raw materials is rising.

Instead of joining in the price inflation, they chose to reduce the price instead.

This…

In response to the general incomprehension, Luo Chen calmly stated, “We need to use low prices to penetrate the market, squeezing out the market for low-rank cultivation pills other than Qi Nurturing Pill, and Yellow Dragon Pill.”

“Once we have penetrated and gained market share, we can gradually increase the price.”

“This is a war. Only those who survive can earn Spirit Stones.”

“Do you understand?”

Price war!

It’s a simple business principle.

But for cultivators who prioritize profit, yielding profit is more painful than being killed.

Many people, even though they know this principle, are reluctant to cut prices.

Luo Chen is naturally no exception.

But he knows that only by gaining enough market share can he maximize his profits.

Moreover, with a pricing of forty and eighty-five, would the Luo Tian Creed not make any Spirit Stones?

Not necessarily!

With his success rate in refining pills, he far exceeds pill refiners of the same level in terms of cost control.

So, a price war is what he fears the least.

“The Luo Tian Creed needs this war!”

“Only by monopolizing the market of low-rank pills produced by small clans and minor powers, we can discuss the future.”

“This war is no less significant than the battle of Xiao Huan Mountain.”

“Everyone, get ready!”

“By winning this war, everyone’s future cultivation resources will have a secure foundation!”

Every sentence, like devil’s whisper into their ears, stirred everyone’s hearts.

There might have been doubts at first.

But Luo Chen’s every decision had been deeply thought out and always right throughout his journey.

Everyone had immense trust in him.

After his explanation, everyone was full of motivation.

“We are not just selling pills; we are also waging a war without gun smoke.”

“Only by winning can we secure our future and ensure ample resources for cultivation!”