The Thousand Spirits Spirit Rune was a chain brand with a history of over a thousand years. Even the one in Spiritwind City had been established for over a hundred years.
Ma Hang was able to climb his way up from an apprentice to the position of a shopkeeper. His IQ and EQ were both outstanding.
After the tea was served, Shopkeeper Ma chatted for a while. He knew that this young man wasn't someone who liked to socialize. Hence, he went straight to the point.
"The spirit rune that Teacher Sun drew earlier, could it be your own creation?"
Ma Hang's round face was full of smiles.
"Nope!"
Sun Mo rejected straightforwardly. Although this thing was unique to him, it was designed by the system.
"Could it be excavated from some ruins?"
Ma Hang's eyes lit up. He stared at Sun Mo as if he was looking at a priceless raw stone.
"Nope!"
Sun Mo didn't want to waste time and explained, "I found it in an ancient book by chance!"
Ma Hang's heart skipped a beat. He pursed his lips and stopped himself from asking about the name of the ancient book. "Pardon me for asking, but is this spirit rune unique to Teacher Sun?"
"Definitely!"
Sun Mo nodded.
When Ma Hang heard this expected answer, he was still shocked. This was a unique spirit rune. Even if it didn't have any effect, it had research value. Moreover, he had heard from Sun Mo that this spirit rune could release lightning balls. After being attacked, it would automatically counterattack. It could also be controlled to launch long-range attacks.
If this spirit rune was really like what Sun Mo said, having both defense and attack, its value would be inestimable.
"I'm sorry, please let me ask again. Are you sure that no one else knows about this spirit rune? For example, the ancient book that you saw, maybe others have seen it before or even own it? "
One couldn't blame Ma Hang for being cautious. The benefits involved here were too great.
Others only saw the glory of the Thousand Spirits Shop. It was a big brand that had been in the spirit rune field for thousands of years and earned a shocking amount of profit every year. However, only the upper echelons of the Thousand Spirits Shop knew how much effort they had to put in to achieve the sales.
The Thousand Spirits brand was still very famous in Jiangnan and could be ranked in the top three. But when placed in the context of the entire Tang Country, or even the Central Province, it was becoming more and more insignificant. It couldn't even be ranked in the top ten of the spirit rune world.
Especially the top three Spirit Rune Giants in Nine Regions. The annual research funds spent on the development of new Spirit Runes were enough to pay for the military expenses of the entire Tang Empire for a year.
Spirit runes could be compared to a type of industry in the modern world. It was like medicine. A new type of spirit rune was like a new type of medicine. If its effects were powerful, it would represent a huge market, terrifying influence, and a vast amount of money.
"I can swear to the heavens that only I know about this spirit rune."
Sun Mo's tone was solemn. The other party had confirmed that this was the meaning of the question.
Ma Hang couldn't help but clench his fist excitedly. If he handled this matter well, he could be transferred to the headquarters and become a higher-up. Therefore, he became even more cautious.
"Teacher Sun, can you please explain the effects of this spirit rune in detail?"
After Ma Hang finished speaking, he couldn't help but frown. He looked at the apprentice standing at the side and berated, "How did you do your job? Why aren't you pouring tea for the three students? "
"Eh?"
The apprentice started and subconsciously glanced at the teapot in his hand. (Shopkeeper, have you forgotten? Didn't you specially instruct us before? This tea is very expensive. When you are brewing tea for the customers, don't you need to care about the attendants?)
To put it bluntly, he felt heartache for the money.
"Eh what eh? Go and pour some tea and bring some snacks over. "
If it wasn't for the fact that he was worried that scolding someone might affect his position in Sun Mo's heart, he would definitely scold this apprentice. (What a f * cking idiot. I'm talking about normal times, but is this still normal times?)
(This is a business that might change the power structure of the spirit rune world, and you are just going to wait on me like this?) (You really don't have any judgment at all.)
The apprentice's status was low, so how would he dare to talk back? He immediately lowered his head and did as he was told.
"Thank you!"
Li Ziqi expressed her thanks in a very polite manner. However, she didn't drink the tea. Lu Zhiruo didn't drink either. Instead, she walked around the shop, looking at the spirit rune products.
Ying Baiwu held the teacup with both hands and took a small sip. An instant later, a strange taste spread out in her mouth, causing her chest to be filled with fragrance.
"This is the spring tea harvested from the third level of the Darkness Continent, Bihu Mountain. Teacher Sun should have heard of it before, right? The Bihu Waterfall produces countless amounts of water vapor throughout the year, nourishing the tea trees in the vicinity. That's why this Bihu Spring tea is produced. I'm also very fortunate. Five years ago, I made a great contribution and received 250 grams of it as a reward from my master. "
Ma Hang made an inviting gesture.
Sun Mo lifted the teacup and drank a mouthful. After that, he couldn't help but praise, "Good tea!"
The tea was good, and the person was amazing as well.
Although Shopkeeper Ma seemed to be chatting casually, there were two meanings in his words. (First, I'm very capable and my master thinks highly of me. You can rest assured when discussing business with me.)
(Second, these tea leaves are extremely precious. I couldn't bear to drink them even after keeping them for five years. Now, I'm taking them out to treat customers and even giving them to your female students. This is a great courtesy.)
"Teacher Sun, I wonder what your thoughts are?"
Ma Hang asked. "As long as it's something I can do, I'll definitely do my best."
"I wish to sell ten lightning protection runes."
Sun Mo stated his intentions.
"Just for sale?"
A hint of disappointment flashed on Ma Hang's face. However, he perked up again. The more important a business was, the more it couldn't be negotiated in one go. It had to be done slowly.
"Yes, if I wasn't lacking spirit stones, I wouldn't be selling them."
Sun Mo shrugged.
"Teacher Sun, you're worrying too much. No matter what, I've been in this industry for 20 years. Although I don't dare to say that I'm a professional, I definitely won't make a mistake. Given the powerful effect of your spirit rune, even if I don't use this method, I'll still treat Teacher Sun as a distinguished guest."
Ma Hang was very good with words. He pointed out Sun Mo's little trick without anyone noticing and also had the intention to lower the price. (Since everyone knows that only my Thousand Spirits Shop can afford to pay such a high price, then let's not play games and talk openly!)
"One spirit rune, 50 spirit stones!"
Sun Mo stated his price.
Cough cough!
Upon hearing this price, Ying Baiwu immediately coughed and stared at Sun Mo dumbfoundedly. (Teacher, you can't be serious, right? Earlier, you were just selling it for 10 spirit stones, and you're selling it for 50 spirit stones? Do you think I'm a fool?)
However, what Ying Baiwu couldn't understand was that Ma Hang didn't reject it. Instead, he sank into deep contemplation.
"Calm down!"
Li Ziqi reminded him softly.
This was how her teacher should do business. Before one gained fame, even if one took out a good item that was comparable to gold, no one would care about it. However, once one gained fame, things would be different.
Sun Mo selling the spirit rune potted plants at a low price earlier was just to pry open the doors of this Thousand Spirits Shop and attract Shopkeeper Ma's interest!
"Teacher Sun, have you considered selling the spirit rune design drawing?"
Ma Hang still asked.
Sun Mo shook his head. For a spirit rune, there was a sequence to how the lines should be drawn and how the layout should be laid out. It wasn't as simple as just drawing out all the spirit rune lines. If it was that simple, then all painters would be spirit rune masters.
In terms of drawing skills, who would be able to beat them?
"Since that's the case, I would also like to ask Teacher Sun not to sell it to other spirit rune merchants for the time being."
Ma Hang requested.
"Sure."
Sun Mo didn't intend to sell it in the first place.
"Teacher Sun is a straightforward person. In that case, I can't be stingy either. Ten lightning protection runes, 500 spirit stones. Final price."
Ma Hang was very decisive.
Gu!
The apprentice let out an unconscious sound from his throat as he looked at Sun Mo in astonishment. His gaze was filled with envy. This price was relatively high. It was enough to buy a level 8 spirit rune.
Cough cough!
Ying Baiwu choked again. (Very good, I don't want to learn sword dance anymore. I want to learn the study of spirit runes. Even if Aunt Gongsun broke her legs from dancing, the speed at which she earned money wouldn't be as fast as Teacher!)
(Look, in just a short while, Teacher has already earned close to 600 spirit stones.)
Although the iron-headed girl who loved money didn't know the purchasing power of spirit stones, she knew from the expressions of those people that this thing was even harder than gold in the Darkness Continent.
"Ziqi, bring a spirit rune over."
Sun Mo knew that the other party would definitely buy these for research purposes. This was actually an unspoken rule in the spirit rune world. I'll make a copy first. If I can't make a copy, then I'll buy the original.
If I can make a copy, then sorry, it's hard to say which one is the original. If Sun Mo wanted copyright fees, he'd better scram as far away as possible.
"What are you standing there for? Go and refill the tea for this female student! "
Ma Hang reprimanded. This apprentice really had no judgment at all.
(Although this is my business, what if you don't have a job? You have to serve the customers well and make them feel at home.)
Li Ziqi quickly took out a lightning protection rune from the bamboo tube and passed it to Sun Mo.
"There's no need, I trust you..."
Ma Hang pretended to reject it, but his eyes were staring at Sun Mo's hands without blinking.
Si la!
The spirit rune paper was torn apart, and blue electric arcs immediately darted out. They were petite and looked like fish that were the length of a finger.
Beep beep!
These electric arcs instantly gathered together, forming three lightning spheres that revolved around Sun Mo's body in an irregular manner. They were like the floating satellites of Jupiter.
Ma Hang's pupils shrunk abruptly before widening again. His wrinkled face was filled with astonishment.
As a shopkeeper who had been in the spirit rune industry for 20 years, Ma Hang dared to swear on his head that he had never seen the effect of this spirit rune before.
Sun Mo's heart stirred as he looked toward the corner of the shop.
Swoosh!
A lightning sphere immediately shot out.
"The speed is average!"
Ma Hang's lips twitched. This thought had just entered his mind when he saw the lightning sphere exploding with a bang after colliding with the wall.
Sizzle! Sizzle!
Streaks of blue lightning extended out in all directions like a spider web, instantly enveloping an area with a radius of three meters. When the lightning disappeared, what was left was a stretch of charred black.
"So strong!"
The apprentice exclaimed in shock.
"Shopkeeper Ma, you can go back and test the effect of the automatic defense yourself. I don't have a complete set of defensive equipment here, so it's easy for me to get injured."
Sun Mo explained. If this lightning sphere hit the body, even if it didn't turn into charcoal, it would still cause numbness and stiffness. Some high voltage would definitely be unavoidable.
"Not at all, I trust Teacher Sun."
Ma Hang took the spirit runes and glanced at them out of habit. After that, he couldn't care less. What kind of setup was this?
He had never seen it before! However, it was filled with a strange sense of beauty. How should he put it? It was those neatly arranged spirit rune lines. As long as he took a look at them, his thoughts would be clear and he would feel extremely comfortable.
"Shopkeeper? Shopkeeper? "
Sun Mo was in a rush and could only rush him. Otherwise, who knew how long this fellow was going to stare for?
"Sorry, sorry. I'll go get the spirit stones now!"
Ma Hang moved very quickly. Actually, 500 spirit stones was considered a medium-sized business to this shop. It wasn't to the extent that Ma Hang would need to take the money personally. An apprentice would be able to do it. However, this time around, Ma Hang handled it personally.
In less than three minutes, Ma Hang came over with a big bag.
"Master Sun, please count it. There are 600 spirit stones here!"
Although Ma Hang mentioned Sun Mo's name, he passed the bag to Li Ziqi. He could tell that Li Ziqi was his trusted assistant.
Moreover, you want a spirit rune master to count it personally? Even if you don't want to act cool, a spirit rune master does.
Ying Baiwu was drinking tea, but she had been paying attention to this side. Hence, she instantly heard the change in the way Ma Hang addressed her teacher. Earlier, he was calling her Teacher Sun, but after seeing the lightning protection rune, he immediately called her 'Master Sun'.
However, this wasn't important. The money-grubbing girl darted over and stared at the big bag. "Eldest Martial Sister, let me help you count it."
Li Ziqi smiled. (My teacher is really impressive.)
Ding!
Favorable impression points from Li Ziqi + 50. Respect (1,111/10000).
As for Lu Zhiruo, she was no longer shocked. This was because this was her teacher's normal behavior.
"600?"
Sun Mo frowned.
"The extra 100 spirit stones were used to pay for this one."
Ma Hang looked at the spinning lightning sphere around Sun Mo and subconsciously reached out to touch it. Was 100 spirit stones a lot? Yes, but if it was given to a spirit rune master, it wouldn't be a lot.
One must know that many people didn't have the chance to give it even if they wanted to.
Ding!
Favorable impression points from Ma Hang + 100. Friendly (100/1,000).
"Then it would be impolite of me to decline."
Sun Mo didn't mind. Besides, he knew how to return the favor. "Shopkeeper Ma, don't worry. I don't lack money anymore. I won't sell such spirit runes again."
"Many thanks."
Ma Hang was very grateful. What did Sun Mo's words mean? It meant that the spirit rune masters of the Thousand Spirits Guild had a chance to snatch it away. Before their competitors knew about this spirit rune, they would be able to start researching and replicating it.
However, after thanking Sun Mo, Ma Hang felt awkward. After all, replicating something like this was a little embarrassing.
"Shopkeeper Ma, we'll meet again in the future."
Sun Mo waved his hand. He played with a spirit stone in his hand and left.
Li Ziqi and Lu Zhiruo hurriedly followed after him.
Lu Zhiruo had wanted to take Sun Mo's backpack, but it was snatched away by Ying Baiwu. She had seen it earlier that there were many spirit runes inside. They were all spirit stones. Although Lu Zhiruo wasn't clumsy, what if it was damaged?
It was better for her to take care of it herself. Besides, she didn't know why, but she suddenly felt a sense of security when she carried this backpack. (Wait a minute, I forgot something.)
Ying Baiwu walked a few steps before she turned and ran back. She picked up the teacup and drank the tea inside in one gulp. En, it was shameful to waste it.
If it wasn't for the fact that she was worried about losing face, the money-grubber girl would have chewed the tea leaves and swallowed them.
"Teacher Sun, take care!"
Shopkeeper Ma personally sent Sun Mo and the other three out of the shop. He only turned and returned to the shop after they were over 50 meters away.
"Shopkeeper, why do you think his luck is so good? He could find this spirit rune in any ancient book! "
The apprentice was so envious that his eyes turned green. If he could find a new spirit rune, he wouldn't have to worry about food and drink for the rest of his life.
Ma Hang didn't have the time to bother with him. He was carefully packing the ten spirit runes.
"However, he's too arrogant. Our Young Miss is a genius that only appears once in a hundred years in the spirit rune world. In addition to those spirit rune grandmasters, it would be a piece of cake for them to decipher this lightning protection spirit rune."
When the apprentice mentioned the Young Miss, his gaze turned into worship and admiration. Being able to marry into the Young Miss' family was his greatest dream in this life.
"Stop talking nonsense."
Ma Hang passed the package to the apprentice. "Go, quickly send this to the head shopkeeper."
"Alright!"
The apprentice replied, but before he could leave the shop, he was stopped by the boss. "No, it's better for me to go personally."
If the shopkeeper left the shop, it would definitely affect the business. But this time around, Ma Hang had to make this trip even if he had to close the shop for ten days.
Because this spirit rune was simply too important.
The spirit stones were all the size of a fingernail. Even if there were 600 of them, given Ying Baiwu's strength, she would be able to carry them easily. However, at this moment, the miserly young girl felt that they were extremely heavy, causing her breathing to become much heavier.
"I earned it just like that?"
Ying Baiwu rubbed her eyes. In just two hours, her teacher had easily earned 600 spirit stones. This was six times the small target. If she were to sell that lightning protection spirit rune, the price would be sky-high.
(Wait a minute, I can't sell it.
This is a spirit rune unique to my teacher. If I were to sell it in the market, it would be a monopoly and I would be able to earn a lot of money.)
At the thought of this, Ying Baiwu hurriedly told this idea to her teacher.
"Teacher's goal is to become a great teacher and a saint. What's the point of selling spirit runes?"
When Li Ziqi heard this, she rolled her eyes. (Even if you become the number one merchant in the spirit rune world, would it be as impressive as the title of a saint?) That was a person with students all over the world.
"I feel that money isn't bad either."
Ying Baiwu knew that she was in the wrong, but she still mumbled in a low voice.
Sun Mo didn't blame Ying Baiwu. Everyone's worldview was formed by the environment they grew up in. The money-grubber girl would starve for 29 days a month and do manual labor every day. Why was she doing this? Wasn't it because of food?
Li Ziqi was a young lady from the royal family whose snacks were worth half a year of Ying Baiwu's salary. It was impossible for her to understand her.
Very soon, Sun Mo returned to the street filled with plants.
Boss Qian was sitting at the entrance, bored to death while waiting for customers. When he saw Sun Mo walking back, he couldn't help but burst out laughing.
When Sun Mo was here, he had bought a total of six potted plants. But now, the female student behind him was carrying five potted plants in her hands.
"Che, you can sell a potted plant in less than two hours. You're very impressive. Hey, do you want to be my apprentice?"
Boss Qian teased.
Hehe!
When the other bosses heard the commotion, they came out to take a look and laughed as well.
Ying Baiwu's brows twitched. She wanted to retort but was stopped by Li Ziqi.
"It's beneath your status to quarrel with such a person!"
Li Ziqi felt disdain.
Sun Mo didn't pay him any heed and directly entered Boss Yao's shop.
"You're back?"
Boss Yao smiled when he saw the potted plants in the hands of Lu Zhiruo and the others. After that, he consoled, "It's not so easy to do business. Just put them back. You can keep the money from selling the potted plant. Just treat it as a gift from me. I hope you guys can temper yourselves in the Darkness Continent and have a good harvest."
Boss Yao surveyed this shop, his gaze filled with sadness. As expected, he couldn't open it anymore. But after all, this was a shop that he had guarded for 15 years. He couldn't bear to part with it!
Although it was small, he had relied on it to feed his family and nurture his children.
"Hehe, Boss Yao, according to the agreement, I'm here to return the money. Double the original amount!"
As Sun Mo spoke, he snapped his fingers.
Ying Baiwu clutched the bag of spirit stones, not willing to take them out.
Li Ziqi shook her head and took it from him. She then took out a spirit stone and placed it on the table.
"Ah?"
Boss Yao started. What was this for? Moreover, his eyes weren't bad. He glanced at the big bag that was filled to the brim with spirit stones.
This couldn't have been earned just now, right?
(No, that can't be. I must have lost my mind. This teacher has only left for over an hour. How can he earn so many spirit stones?)
(Even if it was a robbery, it wouldn't be so fast!)
However, Boss Yao soon regained his composure and hurriedly pushed the spirit stones back. It was too much! Too much!
Indeed, these common medicinal plants weren't worth much. One spirit stone could buy 20 potted plants and still have some left.
"I'll just take a few more pots!"
Sun Mo looked at the shop and directed Ying Baiwu to take the potted plants. At the same time, he chatted with Boss Yao. "If Boss Yao receives some rare darkness plants in the future, you can help me take note of them. The price will definitely satisfy you."
"Even if you don't need to say this, I'll do it!"
After Boss Yao spoke, he smiled bitterly. "It's just that I'm afraid my shop won't be able to operate for much longer."
"Oh, then I'll order some plants from you every month."
Sun Mo wanted to make spirit rune potted plants. Didn't it matter where he bought them? Besides, he planned to pass this spirit rune drawing technique to Li Ziqi and the others. It'd be much better if they used up potted plants.
"Ah?"
Boss Yao was stunned.
"Our teacher is also the logistics department head of the Central Province Academy. He has this authority."
Lu Zhiruo explained when she saw that Boss Yao didn't believe her. She didn't wish to see her teacher being looked down upon.
"Ah?"
Boss Yao's wooden eyes opened even wider. (Could this be the illegitimate child of some major character in the school? That can't be right. The logistics department head is in charge of the purchasing of the entire school. It's a position with real authority. Hence, he's already a major character with high status and authority.)
Sun Mo couldn't be bothered to explain. He made a form and got Boss Yao to do his best to purchase these darkness plants. After that, he filled in the few darkness plants needed for the giant medicine packet and spring water beauty medicine packet. This way, Boss Yao wouldn't be able to discover Sun Mo's true intentions.
Li Ziqi assisted Sun Mo at the side like a competent little assistant. She even personally drafted an agreement.
In the end, Sun Mo and Boss Yao signed their names.
"Boss Yao, I'll take my leave then. I wish you good luck with your business."
Sun Mo smiled and turned to leave.
Ying Baiwu and Lu Zhiruo each carried a bamboo rack with six potted plants behind them. There was no helping it. These were meant for the students to use.
"Teacher Sun, take care!"
Boss Yao sent them to the door.
"You don't have to send me off."
Sun Mo flicked his finger.
Pak!
The spirit stone he had been playing with in his hand drew an arc and landed in front of Boss Yao.
Boss Yao hurriedly caught it.
"This is for you."
After Sun Mo said that, his eyes swept toward Boss Qian who was standing in front of his shop.
This scene also fell into the eyes of the owners of the medicinal plant shops.
"What the hell? That poor teacher suddenly became rich? "
Due to curiosity, everyone gathered in Boss Yao's shop. However, why was this fellow mumbling to himself while holding a piece of paper? Had he gone senile?
"It's protected! It's protected! "
Boss Yao looked at the agreement in his hands as tears streamed down his old face.
Although he didn't earn much from this business, he had the advantage in the long run. It was enough for him to use it to feed his entire family.
Who would have thought that his fate would change because of that Teacher Sun?
However, that girl beside him whose chest was smaller than a purse was terrifyingly astute. She should only be 12 or 13 years old, right? He didn't expect the negotiation to be so ferocious!
Even an old dog like him couldn't handle it!
"An order agreement?"
Boss Qian's eyes were sharper and he immediately saw the content. "And it's a three-year contract?"
"What? Let me take a look! "
"F * ck, it's true!"
"Boss Yao, you've struck it rich!"
Although the bosses said that, their eyes were filled with envy and jealousy.
After hearing these words, Boss Yao instantly returned to his senses. He hurriedly kept the agreement and laughed.
"That, that's just a small business!"
At this moment, Boss Yao's eyes were filled with wariness. He mustn't let these people snatch away the business that he had just gotten.
"Boss Yao, aren't you going to close your shop?"
Boss Qian's meaning was very simple. (Why don't you transfer these agreements to me?)
"Close my shop? Impossible, I still have to work for another 30 years! "
Boss Yao put on an expression that said 'don't talk nonsense'.
"..."
All the bosses were speechless. (Just two hours ago, you were still wearing an expression of disappointment and unwillingness as if you wanted to sell your wife and children. But now, you're changing your mind?)
(Moreover, your expression looks like you're in high spirits!) It was as if you were going to go all out!
Teacher Qian had seen the agreement before. The 'three years' on it was still like a steel needle, deeply piercing into his eyes.
"Could that teacher really have sold his potted plants?"
Some bosses were curious.
"I don't know!"
Boss Yao chortled. He wouldn't tell you guys. "I'm sorry, I still have to stock up. Everyone, please understand!"
Although the bosses weren't willing, since Sun Mo had already sent them off, they didn't feel good to stay any longer. Hence, all of them walked out while discussing non-stop.
(What did that teacher do earlier?)
However, everyone's gazes soon landed on Boss Qian with contempt and disdain.
"His judgment is bad!"
Upon hearing this discussion, Boss Qian was so angry that he almost vomited blood. (I was clearly the first one who came to look for him, but why didn't I grab this opportunity?)
(That Old Yao really benefited too much.)
A three-year supply agreement. This meant that Boss Yao's shop would have a stable income for the next three years. (Damn, I'm so unwilling!)
At the thought of this, Boss Qian lifted his hand and ruthlessly slapped Sun Mo's face. (Who asked you to look down on me? Now, all the spirit stones in my hands are gone.)
(To say that Sun Mo has no money?) These bosses didn't believe it. Didn't they see that Sun Mo had casually tipped Boss Yao a spirit stone?
That was a spirit stone, not a copper coin.
When their shop's business was good, they would only earn one spirit stone a day.
"Could it be that I really don't have the talent to do business?"
Boss Qian started to doubt his life.
"They definitely wouldn't expect that we've earned 600 spirit stones!"
On the way back, Ying Baiwu was joyful. Just now, she was still envious of those students who had received a spirit stone. But now, she had 10.
Yes, Sun Mo was much more generous compared to Gu Xiuxun and the other teachers. He directly gave her 10 spirit stones. This was a huge sum of wealth!
Ding!
Favorable impression points from Ying Baiwu + 100. Respect (1,100/10000).
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