After hearing Gu Shining's words, everyone nodded in unison.
Everyone was chatting and laughing, and it didn't feel boring even when they were on the road.
On such occasions, the person who talked the most was naturally Gu Changde, a talkative person. He made up for what he didn't say when he attended the Nascent Soul Ceremony on the way.
Others were willing to listen to him, after all, Gu Changde could always make an ordinary thing interesting.
After returning to Bifeng Mountain, Gu Shining took advantage of the fact that Gu Xuanzhan and Gu Changhuan were not in retreat and held a family meeting. The main proposal of the meeting was to open a store in Haoranfang City.
"In Jiuqifang City, our Gu family already has a lot of properties; but our Jiuqi Mountains is only a small place after all. The number of casual cultivators and monks is limited, and the number of spiritual stones that can be earned is naturally limited;
Now that our Gu family has two Zifu Stage monks, and there are several times more Foundation Establishment Stage monks than before, it is time to expand our business outwards.
So I want to open a store in Haoranfang City, what do you think?"
The people present couldn't help but look at each other after hearing Gu Shining's words.
It is naturally beneficial to open a store in Haoranfang City, but Haoranfang City is far away from the Jiuqi Mountains. If something happens, the Gu family will not be able to rush to help immediately.
Moreover, most of the forces that can open stores in Haoranfang City have profound knowledge, which the Gu family cannot compare with.
Since the establishment of Haoranfang City, there are many century-old stores;
If the Gu family wants to open a store there, their reputation and heritage cannot compete with it. In addition, the family cannot provide timely assistance, so the competitiveness will be very weak.
In this case, it may be difficult for the Gu family's store to make a profit.
Since you can't make a profit, it's better to put these spiritual stones and thoughts elsewhere, maybe you can get more profits.
Several foundation-building elders of the Gu family think so.
They looked at each other, and Gu Shilang stood up and said:
"Clan Chief Mingjian, although our Gu family still has a certain reputation in the Jiuqi Mountains, there is still a gap when compared with the merchants in Haoranfang City.
If you want to expand your industry, how about opening a store in Yuntianfang City?"
After Gu Shilang said this, several elders nodded.
"What you said is true. I wonder what other people think?"
Gu Shining said this.
Apparently he insisted on opening a store in Haoranfang City.
Gu Shilang frowned and sat back.
At this time, Gu Shiqing stood up and said:
"I think that although our Gu family does not have an advantage in terms of heritage and reputation, the store may not be profitable for a while, or it may not be able to make too much profit;
But as long as our Gu family can ensure that the quality of the spiritual items we sell is of high quality and the prices are fair and reasonable, we can slowly accumulate a reputation for future use."
After hearing her words, the two elders were obviously shaken.
No matter how the foundation-building elders argued, Gu Xuanzhan and Gu Changhuan remained calm.
Because the two of them knew in their hearts:
As long as the Gu family wants to continue to develop upwards, they cannot remain trapped in the Jiuqi Mountains. Sooner or later, the Gu family will have to take this step, and sooner rather than later.
Everyone discussed for a long time and finally decided by voting whether to open a store in Haoranfang City.
The final result was as Gu Shining wished, and more elders agreed to open a store in Haoranfang City.
After the elders dispersed, Gu Shining raised his hands towards Gu Xuanzhan and said:
"There are many fish and dragons in Haoranfang City, and the water is very deep. If we just send the foundation-building monks to guard the city, I'm afraid they won't be able to cope with it.
I think it would be best if Elder Taishang or Elder Zhutian could be in charge of the shops in Haoranfang City."
Gu Xuanzhan and Gu Changhuan had already expected this, and now they were not surprised to see Gu Shining say this.
Gu Changhuan had already thought about this when everyone was discussing whether to open a store in Haoranfang City.
Whether it is to garrison the shops in Haoranfang City in the future or garrison in the Jiuqi Mountains, there are actually pros and cons to each.
It is convenient to do many things when you are in your hometown, but when you go to Haoranfang City, your movements are inevitably somewhat restricted and uncomfortable.
However, the level of spiritual energy in Haoranfang City is higher than that in the Jiuqi Mountains. If it is stationed for a long time, it will help the monks practice.
It's just that in the first few years after the establishment of the Haoranfang City store, there will definitely be a lot of trivial matters that need to be dealt with. At that time, it would be impossible to stay in retreat for a long time with peace of mind.
In the long run, the store stationed in Haoranfang City is actually a bad job.
So, Gu Changhuan said:
"That's okay.
I just don’t know if the clan leader has thought about what kind of store he wants to open in Haoranfang City.”
Gu Shining didn't hesitate much, but said directly:
"My Gu family made their fortune by refining elixirs, so I thought that the store I opened should focus on selling elixirs.
Of course, other spiritual items are also for sale.
The Jue Ling silkworms raised by the family have begun to take shape. Since the year before last, there has been a surplus of silk from the Jue Ling silkworms after they have been used by the family, and it is time to sell them.
There are also some other spiritual objects, although they are not of high quality, but I have not seen them in Haoranfang Market, and I think they can be sold."
After Gu Shining finished speaking, Gu Xuanzhan nodded and said:
"Just have an idea in your mind about this matter."
Gu Shining smiled and said:
"To be honest with the Supreme Elder, I have been thinking about this for several days.
Our Gu family has a bright future now, and it is only a matter of time before we open a store in Haoranfang City, but I am a little worried that it will delay the cultivation of the Supreme Elder."
After all, Gu Xuanzhan had delayed several years in the foundation building stage before. If he wanted to successfully form the golden elixir, he would need to spend more thought and time than ordinary people.
After hearing this, Gu Changhuan smiled and said:
“When the store is first set up, it may indeed be a little busy.
But that’s okay.
Grandpa, although you can station in the Jiuqi Mountains first, I will be in charge of Haoranfang City;
After three to five years have passed and the shop is back on track, wouldn't it be good for Grandpa to station in Haoranfang City again?
It just so happens that I am quite accomplished in alchemy, and while I am stationed here, I might be able to quickly build up the reputation of our Gu family shop."
When Gu Xuanzhan heard this, he naturally smiled and accepted Gu Changhuan's kindness and filial piety.
Gu Shining's eyes also lit up
"This will cause trouble to Chang Huan."
Then the three discussed some details, including the manpower and material resources required to open a store, etc.
Although Gu Shining had already planned this, he was still shocked when all the expenses were actually calculated.
"Opening a store in Haoranfang City for a period of three years will cost as much as 130,000 spiritual stones!"
Gu Shining felt pain in his body as he spoke.
Gu Xuanzhan didn't care about this. After taking a sip of tea, he said leisurely:
“If you want to take something first, you must give it first.
If you are reluctant to make small profits, how can you earn more spiritual stones!"
After hearing this, Gu Shining's face looked much better.
When Gu Changhuan heard this, he felt a sense of enlightenment.
If you want to take it first, you must give it first.
He thought of how to get the elixir recipe from the monks at the minimum cost!