Despite his anger, Mu Yingdong couldn't help but acknowledge Han Yunxi's intelligence.
That was because this was his bottom line. If the price was lower than this, he wouldn't compromise and would only allow them to expose his ugly deeds. If the price was higher than this, they would be able to make a profit. At the very least, they would be able to find some comfort in this matter.
However, they were stuck at this price. It was like a chicken rib that was tasteless to eat, but a pity to throw it away. His old life had almost died from depression.
Mu Yingdong thought it over and over again, but he still found some comfort. Han Yunxi wanted such a large amount, so they should clear out the stock. At the very least, they should convert all the stock that was about to go bad into silver.
In a sense, they would make a small profit.
As a result, Mu Yingdong readily agreed. "Hehe, this Old Man naturally has to give face to the Duke of Qin. If it's an 80% discount, then so be it. Just treat it as a congratulatory gift for Pill Fiend Pharmacy's grand opening. "
Who would accept money for a congratulatory gift?
Han Yunxi cursed Mu Yingdong for being shameless in her heart, so she did something even more shameless than Mu Yingdong, completely crushing him into despair!
She said, "Three hundred types of medicinal ingredients, fifty dan of each. I'll buy them in batches every month. I'll stock them at the beginning of this month and settle the bill at the beginning of next month …"
When she said this, Mu Yingdong's face turned black, but she continued with a serious expression, "I'll settle the bill as much as I buy. Mu Family Head can rest assured. This princess consort guarantees in the name of His Highness that I won't go back on my word!"
Long Fei Ye almost choked on the tea that had just entered his throat. He lightly coughed a few times before calmly saying, "Approved."
Han Yunxi was overjoyed and continued, "Of course, we'll also have to sign a price guarantee agreement. If the price of medicinal ingredients drops, Mu Family Head will have to guarantee the price for Pill Fiend Pharmacy and make up for the difference."
Mu Yingdong's face didn't just turn black. His vision turned black and he almost fainted.
Han Yunxi! Why don't you just go rob someone!
Mu Yingdong was dumbfounded and didn't say anything for a long time. Mu Chaoran's head was almost buried in his pants. He knew that he would never be able to turn the situation around.
As for the two from the Wang and Xie Families, they didn't dare to make a sound. They only hoped that the princess consort would take less of their family's goods after eating so much of the Mu Family's goods.
Not to mention the fact that they were going to lose money at this price, just the insurance agreement alone was going to make them lose a lot of money.
Qin Wangfei had ordered such a large batch at the current price, so it would definitely take one or two years to get all the goods. For the past two years, the price of medicinal herbs had been rising and there was no sign of it falling.
She made it sound nice that it was a price guarantee. Because of time, the essence was that if the price went up, it wouldn't go up, and if the price went down, it would have to be covered!
For example, if the price of medicinal ingredients increased a year later, the Mu Family would only be able to sell to Pill Fiend Pharmacy at the current price. Moreover, if the price dropped, the Mu Family would have to follow suit.
The phrase "sure win, no loss" was simply created for Han Yunxi!
"Mu Family Head, if you think there's no problem, let's make it clear in black and white, okay?" Han Yunxi said, then added, "Once you've made it clear, I'll be able to place the order. As for the first order, I'll pay as soon as the goods arrive. Send someone to deliver the list you want as well."
The list Mu Yingdong wanted was undoubtedly the record of the medicinal ingredients that Zhangsun Zelin had given to Long Fei Ye.
Since Mu Yingdong had been forced to come here in person, he didn't mention a single word about the black market. Instead, he found a high-sounding reason to grant Pill Fiend Pharmacy a medicine order and made it sound like a normal business transaction.
He was truly worthy of being the head of a family. He was truly amazing.
Unfortunately, no matter how amazing he was, he was still under someone else's control in this matter.
Han Yunxi had grasped his bottom line and put him between a rock and a hard place.
Seeing that Mu Yingdong was showing signs of regret, Long Fei Ye said, "Mu Family Head, what do you think?"
The weight of His Highness Duke of Qin's words was different from that of Qin Wangfei's. Mu Yingdong raised his head, weighing the cost of going back on his word.
Leaving aside the fact that Tianning was divided into three parts and what Long Fei Ye would do in the future, there was also the matter of Mute Granny. Heaven knows what Long Fei Ye and Han Yunxi were up to, how much they knew, and what plans they had.
After some hesitation and deliberation, Mu Yingdong finally compromised. "Your Highness Duke of Qin, the Old Man sold you this face. Let's just leave it at that."
Sold him face? Would that count as owing him, Mu Yingdong?
Long Fei Ye said, "Mu Family Head, there's no need for that!"
Mu Yingdong was furious in his heart. Long Fei Ye, don't ever ask for Medicine City's help again!
"Your Highness Duke of Qin really knows how to joke," Mu Yingdong cleverly laid a way out for Han Yunxi. "Esteemed wangfei, let's draw up the agreement."
Han Yunxi knew when to stop. "Someone come, bring me brush and ink!"
Just like that, Han Yunxi used Pill Fiend Pharmacy's name to sign a lengthy agreement with the Mu Clan. It guaranteed both the supply and price of their ingredients.
Pill Fiend Pharmacy's prices were controlled to a certain level that most people could accept. It was also because of this that Medicine City and other markets had no choice but to lower the prices of similar ingredients.
Before the price hike, the Mu Clan wasn't losing out either. It was just that everyone was earning less than before.
Because of this, Han Yunxi had offended quite a few people, but she didn't mind. She said that medicinal ingredients were like rice. They were needed by the people, so the price had to be reasonable! Before long, Pill Fiend Pharmacy had become the best pharmacy in the city.
Of course, this was all for later.
After reaching an agreement with the Mu Clan, Mu Yingdong angrily left with Mu Chaoran. The Wang and Xie Clan elders had made ample preparations, but now they sat there in a daze, unsure of what to do.
"Sirs, please have some tea," Han Yunxi said politely.
The two elders smiled and picked up their teacups to drink.
"If this princess consort's guess is correct, the Mu Clan's medicinal ingredients cost far less than yours, correct?"
Han Yunxi's words caused Xie Hongming to hastily reply, "Yes, yes, esteemed princess consort is wise!"
Wang Zhongyang hurriedly chimed in, "Esteemed wangfei, the Mu Clan has been relying on their influence in the Council of Elders to monopolize the market. Even the best land in Medicine City has been taken by them. They've also used all sorts of methods to blackmail the young pharmacists and have almost monopolized the market! The Mu Clan has to bear the responsibility for the high prices of medicinal ingredients! "
Aiyaya, even the Wang and Xie Clans of Medicine City were on the same side? Why were they so united against a common enemy?
One had to know that the two clans hadn't interacted for at least fifty years. The Wang Clan used to be the leader of the medicinal industry, but with the rise of the Mu Clan, the Xie Clan had long since joined the Mu Clan. In the Council of Elders, the Mu and Xie Clans had always worked together to bully the Wang Clan.
Today's scene was truly a rare sight. Who knew what Mu Yingdong would think if he found out?
There was no doubt that Han Yunxi had said those words on purpose.
"Hehe, Second Master Wang's words are quite pleasant to hear. The Mu Clan's influence has grown over the years, but unfortunately, they don't have the style of a great clan. On the other hand, the Wang Clan's style remains the same and is worthy of respect … "
Han Yunxi was praising the Wang Clan, not Wang Zhongyang, but Wang Zhongyang took it as a compliment and was extremely proud of himself. "Esteemed Princess Consort, I am indebted to you for thinking so highly of me!"
Xie Hongming quickly chimed in, "My father often says that Medicine City's strength of character lies in the Wang Clan! I agree with esteemed Princess Consort. "
Unlike Xie Hongming's shallow flattery, Wang Zhongyang was much more cunning and went straight to the point. Just like Mu Yingdong, he didn't mention a single word about the black market.
"Esteemed Princess Consort, although the Wang Clan's ability is limited and we can't offer as low a price as the Mu Clan, we will still do our best to support Pill Fiend Pharmacy. I ask esteemed Princess Consort to make things convenient for us."
Wang Zhongyang stood up and respectfully bowed. He didn't know that Elder Wang and His Highness Duke of Qin were old friends, nor did he know that Elder Wang had already informed His Highness about the black market.
No matter the outcome of the negotiations, His Highness Duke of Qin wouldn't make things difficult for the Wang Clan. On the contrary, he would be severely punished by Elder Wang as soon as he returned.
Xie Hongming was a junior who was basically Wang Zhongyang's follower. When he heard Wang Zhongyang's words, he hurriedly followed suit. "Esteemed Princess Consort, the Xie Clan's situation is similar to the Wang Clan's. Please show mercy!"
Han Yunxi pretended to think for a moment before agreeing. "The two of you should go back and discuss it. Give me a price in a month. If this princess consort likes it, then this matter will be settled. If not … hehe, then we can slowly discuss it! "
Wang Zhongyang and Xie Hongming were overjoyed. After all, they weren't the patriarchs and didn't have the authority to decide the price. Now that the Mu Clan's incident had occurred, it was a good thing for them to go back and discuss it with their patriarchs.
"Many thanks to esteemed Princess Consort!"
The two of them exhaled in relief after giving their thanks. They didn't dare to linger and quickly bid their farewells.
Although they were going back on different paths, Han Yunxi's words meant that the Wang and Xie Clans had to discuss the price together. In this way, she'd shortened the distance between the Wang and Xie Clans. In other words, she'd driven a wedge between the Mu and Xie Clans.
Once the Wang and Xie Clans joined forces, the Mu Clan wouldn't be able to act so arrogantly in Medicine City.
Compared to cheating Mu Yingdong with the price, Han Yunxi's last move was the most sinister!
Of course, Long Fei Ye had taught her this beforehand. Long Fei Ye had informed Elder Wang long ago and told him to actively ally with the Xie Clan.
Han Yunxi had stirred up Cloud Realm's medicine market with the incident at Pill Fiend Pharmacy, while Long Fei Ye was starting to stir up trouble in Medicine City.
Tianning's situation was already in chaos. Would Medicine City be the next to fall into chaos?
Very soon, Han Yunxi spread the news that Pill Fiend Pharmacy had received a medicine token from the Mu Clan and had signed a business agreement with them. She even publicly advertised for pharmacists.
The medical community was in an uproar at the news!
How Mu Yingdong would deal with the pressure from Medical City was the Mu Clan's problem. In any case, Pill Fiend Pharmacy's reputation soared.
The Mu Clan sent over the first batch of low-grade ingredients that Han Yunxi had requested. At the same time, Han Yunxi personally made a trip to Medicine Ghost Valley to make an inventory of the ingredients she needed. She brought some back herself and left the majority to her servants.
Han Yunxi wasn't planning to settle old scores with the Broomcorn Millet Poison incident. Like before, she hoped that Gu would come to Pill Fiend Pharmacy. After all, half of the business belonged to him.
Unfortunately, she didn't see Gu at all in Medicine Ghost Valley. She assumed that he'd show up once Pill Fiend Pharmacy became famous. Unfortunately, it was as if he'd vanished into thin air without a trace.
On an auspicious day, the sounds of congratulations and firecrackers mingled together to create a lively atmosphere. Long Fei Ye personally wrote down the three words "Pill Fiend Pharmacy" while Han Yunxi hung up the signboard.
Finally, Pill Fiend Pharmacy was open for business!
Would Gu Qishao show up?
Han Yunxi silently waited in anticipation. Gu hadn't shown up yet, but someone else had.
Who … was he?
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