Apart from the Yuelai Inn, there is another secret market in the 'Mountain City'. Compared with the secret market under the Yuelai Inn where everyone can set up stalls as long as they pay, the secret market in Hongxiangfang sells goods.
The only other person is Hongxiangfang itself, and everyone who enters it is the guest of Hongxiangfang.
Of course, it doesn't mean that it can't be sold.
But the only target of sale is Hongxiangfang.
And doing so did not make Hongxiangfang lose its customer flow.
On the contrary, the business of Hongxiangfang is better than that of Yuelai Inn.
Not only is the quality of the items sold guaranteed, but the prices are also relatively transparent, and there is no chance of raising prices.
Therefore, if many Jianghu people come to the "mountain city" and choose a secret market, their first choice is Hongxiangfang. Only if they can't negotiate with Hongxiangfang, they will choose Yuelai Inn as the second choice.
Naturally, the corresponding transparent price will still be slightly higher than the market price.
However, most people in the world don't care.
Recalling the information about Hongxiangfang that he had learned from Li Deshang, Jason did not raise his hand to accept the so-called 'small gift'.
Although special techniques were used to seal the smell of the 'secret medicine' itself, at such a close distance, Jason could faintly smell the sweetness of the 'food'.
His sense of smell had already assured him that the palm-sized box contained the 'secret medicine'.
Moreover, the level is quite high.
It's beyond the 'Tiger Blood Zhuangyuan Powder' and is close to the 'Shenchan Pill'.
The market price of a ginseng toad pill is about 2,500-3,500 yuan.
This price is almost the monthly income of his current martial arts studio.
You must know that this is the income after winning the competition in his martial arts school and becoming famous.
Put it in the past?
One quarter is not enough.
What's more important is that secret medicines like 'Shenchan Pills' are basically priced but not available.
Its price is much higher than the market price.
Unless something special happens, such secret medicine will not be sold at all.
Everyone will keep it for themselves.
Even if I don’t need it anymore, I will leave it to my descendants and family.
However, Hongxiangfang came up with a similar level of secret medicine during one visit.
Will it be a simple visit?
Jason didn't believe it.
There is no such thing as pie in the sky.
Jason knew this when he was in his hometown, and when he arrived in the city that never sleeps, he was even more severely taught.
Even though the owner of Hongxiangfang in front of me looks very friendly.
You must know that the old woman who invited him to eat bread in the 'Sleepless City' was friendlier than the owner in front of him. She had a kind face and made people feel calm when she spoke.
But what’s the result?
The bread was drugged.
If you eat it, you will fall into coma.
Then?
People would have their throats cut, bled, and sold into meat pies.
Fortunately, he survived, and the 'old man' felt it in time and saved his life.
But Jason couldn't guarantee that he would be so lucky every time.
So, Jason handed it over again.
"No reward for no merit."
Jason said.
"Master Mu, you're welcome. You and I are in Wuguan Street together. It's just some small gifts."
The owner of Hongxiangfang laughed.
It seems that it is just what he said, just some small gifts.
Jason didn't comment on this, but just looked at his boss indifferently.
After three full seconds, the old boss seemed to understand Jason's thoughts and put away the palm-sized box. There was no anger on his face, and he was still smiling.
"Master Mu is really upright and upright, I admire him."
"Can I ask for a cup of tea?"
asked his old boss.
"Can."
Jason said concisely.
And deep down in his heart, Jason had already guessed what the other party wanted to do.
Win over!
The purpose of the other party coming here is to win over him.
The so-called "little gift" is to ask for directions by throwing stones.
After being rejected, he still asks for tea, which shows that the other party is determined to win.
'It seems that I still misjudged the influence of an accomplished warrior of 'Bone Forging' on 'Mountain City'.'
'No!'
'I have also revealed that I am a 'natural god'!'
'Perhaps the owner of Hongxiangfang is guessing whether I can fight against the warriors who have entered the 'skin training'.'
After the martial arts competition, Jason unintentionally revealed that he had become a master of ‘forging bones’.
This was his original plan, to show off his strength bit by bit.
Don't be abrupt.
However, he still somewhat underestimated the influence of the 'Bone Forging' Dacheng + 'Natural Divine Power'.
However, this did not prevent him from turning around and leading the owner of Hongxiangfang towards the lobby in the front yard.
The eyes of everyone in the martial arts training field in the front yard couldn't help but fall on the owner of Hongxiangfang.
Those who can come to Wuguan Street to learn martial arts, except for a few, are all from well-off families, otherwise they would not be able to afford the tuition fee of 10 yuan a month. Naturally, they are no strangers to the owner of Hongxiangfang.
Similarly, we also know what kind of business Hongxiangfang does privately.
'What does the owner of Hongxiangfang want from the owner?'
‘Does Hongxiangfang want to cooperate with the owner?’
Such speculation emerged in everyone's mind.
Only Jia Youcai is different.
Jia Youcai's eyes were full of worry.
When the 'Pursuant Rebirth Sect' attacked the city, Hongxiangfang closed down.
When everything settled and the situation became clear, Hongxiangfang reopened.
Maybe Hongxiangfang is just well-informed.
But being so well-informed still made Jia Youcai feel uneasy.
because……
There is no news about Li Deshang.
It's not that Hongxiangfang didn't inform Li Deshang, Jia Youcai wouldn't be so naive. He knew that a force like Hongxiangfang had both sides. It was impossible to truly influence Li Deshang, one of the "chief officials".
Note.
Maybe we'll get along well.
But they will make friends with everyone worth making friends with.
Yes, there are degrees of severity.
For example, the Mu Ye in front of me.
Jia Youcai can guess that as long as the owner of Hongxiangfang understands the current situation of 'Shancheng', he will definitely try his best to please Master Mu.
It is really obvious what kind of influence a warrior who is accomplished in 'bone forging' will have in the 'Mountain City'.
However, this is not what Jia Youcai is worried about.
What really worries Jia Youcai is that after some flattery, Hongxiangfang's attitude will affect Master Mu.
This is not impossible.
One party gives benefits one after another without any effort at all.
One party is unable to succeed and needs to be firmly relied on.
Everyone will choose the former.
And coincidentally, Li Deshang is the latter.
In the seemingly stable 'mountain city', there are too many places where Li Deshang needs to rely on Master Mu. Once Master Mu's attitude changes, the situation in front of him will be overturned.
Li Deshang will be shattered to pieces.
And him?
The outcome is not much better.
'hope……'
"Jia Youcai!"
Jia Youcai was still thinking in his heart when he suddenly heard Doubao's shout in the kitchen in the distance.
"Sister Doubao, what's wrong?"
Jia Youcai immediately ran towards the kitchen.
"I'm cooking and can't leave. The owner of the restaurant asked you to take the tea to the front hall and follow me to wait on you."
Doubao said as he handed a tray with a teapot, teacups and dried fruits to Jia Youcai.
Jia Youcai was stunned.
Then the catcher laughed.
"Okay."
"I'm good at this."
With that said, Jia Youcai took the tray and walked towards the hall.
The worry just now?
It has long since disappeared.
That Mr. Mu has already expressed his attitude and will not change. Otherwise, he would not be allowed to make tea and water at this time. He said that he was waiting on him, but in fact, isn't this just showing his attitude?
'As expected of Master Mu.'
'Only someone like Master Mu can practice kung fu to this extent at this age.'
'And a guy like me?'
'Too many thoughts.'
With admiration and sigh in his heart, Jia Youcai entered the front hall.
Jason and the owner of Hongxiangfang were sitting on the left and right.
On the side, the entourage from Hongxiangfang stood behind his boss. Jia Youcai, who was wearing a bundt, laid out the dried fruits, made tea, and stood behind Jason with a low eyebrow.
"Is Jia Baotou okay?"
The old boss smiled and cupped his hands, but did not stand up.
"TOEFL, TOEFL."
Jia Youcai responded with a smile.
"Same, same."
The old boss smiled again and cupped his hands, then turned his head to look at Jason, and said in a gentle voice: "I heard that the master of the Mu Hall can neither destroy nor establish, and is a blessing in disguise, but he has become a great master in 'forging his bones'. Such a talent is really amazing.
"
“It’s all thanks to Brother Gou Sheng’s unwavering help.”
"Otherwise, Mubai would have died long ago."
Jason responded politely.
And he clearly pointed out Li Deshang's role.
Jason is very satisfied with Li Deshang as a collaborator, not only because of Li Deshang's sincerity, but also because there is a trace of innocence in Li Deshang's character.
In the words of Jia Youcai, 'You are a good person, but you are stupid in reading.'
Jason didn't hate such naivety.
Of course, he doesn't like reading reviews that make him stupid.
He prefers to call it ‘bookishness’.
"Master Li, I have always admired you."
The old boss of Hongxiangfang is already a man, so why can't he understand Jason's successive hints?
Jia Youcai's appearance here, coupled with Jason's words, is enough to explain everything.
Then, the old owner of Hongxiangfang picked up the tea cup and took a sip with a smile.
“Nice jasmine flowers, fragrant.”
"It would be nice if I put two rock candies."
"It's better to add a piece of tangerine peel."
The old boss said and took another sip.
As if to moisten his throat, the other party continued.
"Rock sugar makes the tea taste better and easier to drink, while tangerine peel has the effect of regulating qi, strengthening the spleen, drying dampness and reducing phlegm. Drinking it together with tea really complements each other."
"But it happens to be right. Too much sugar will make it greasy, and too much tea will make it bitter. The same is true for tangerine peel."
"Tea is like this, and so are people."
"The 'Mountain City' is not big compared to the state capital, but it is huge compared to the villages under its jurisdiction. When managed by one person, some oversights are inevitable."
As he spoke, the old boss paused and looked at Jason calmly.
He has made it clear enough.
If you continue, it will be too straightforward. If you are rejected by the Mu Pavilion Master in front of you, you will really not be able to step down.
'The other party is not only trying to win over, but also interceding on behalf of the wealthy people in the 'mountain city'.'
'And, the best thing is that one of our own people can join Li Deshang's staff.'
Jason instantly guessed what his old club meant.
Jia Youcai on the side didn't understand it at first, but he understood it later.
The other party is here to beg for mercy!
In fact, since the homes of several wealthy households in 'Mountain City' were confiscated, many people have come to plead for mercy.
However, Li Deshang stayed behind closed doors.
Now someone is begging Mubai...
'hiss!'
‘It’s not easy.’
Jia Youcai took a breath in his heart, he knew very well that to be able to invite the old owner of Hongxiangfang, the wealthy family members must have spent a lot of money, which was enough to seduce this old owner.
Of course, it's more likely that...
Hard to refuse!
What is hard to say no to?
If someone speaks up, the old boss must comply.
After all, Hongxiangfang is not just a ‘mountain city’.
There’s one in the state capital too!
'Will it be someone from the state capital?'
Jia Youcai guessed, but on the surface he remained honest and silent.
He is extremely grateful to be standing here.
If you speak casually, you will only be shameless and make things difficult for Mr. Mu.
If he does this, Jia Youcai will look down on himself.
"It depends on your ability. I believe in Brother Gou Sheng."
Jason said calmly, picked up the tea cup and drank it in one gulp.
He would put rock sugar, tangerine peel and other things in the tea.
Because it tastes good.
Simply delicious.
Nothing else.
At most, add one more to quench your thirst.
As for more?
there is none left.
Jason never interferes in things he is not good at, let alone interferes with other people's decisions or affects other people's plans - people have to rely on themselves.
He recognized this sentence very much.
But what is even more recognized is that people must have self-awareness.
He has his own ideas.
Li Deshang has Li Deshang’s ideas.
The two are working very well together now, but that doesn't mean that he will make any decisions for Li Deshang.
The so-called persuasion?
joke.
That was really a false and hypocritical excuse. Given the current situation Li Deshang was maintaining, if he spoke, Li Deshang would agree whether he wanted to or not.
This attitude was felt by the old boss.
"Master Mu is really admirable."
"This makes me want to cooperate with Master Mu even more."
"This time it's Hongxiangfang's own business. Although the 'mountain city' is peaceful, there will inevitably be gangsters roaming around. I hope to cooperate with Master Mu. If anything happens to Hongxiangfang, Master Mu can help without hesitation - of course.
Every month, Hongxiangfang will provide Master Mu with three 'Puiyuan Pills', and if Master Mu takes action, he will be rewarded."
After the old club understood Jason's attitude, he immediately kept silent about the previous matter and instead invited him.
In the 'Mountain City', if you are successful in practicing martial arts, you can not only open a martial arts gym, but also become a guest of merchants, a guardian, and some will even join a bodyguard bureau.
However, there is no escort agency in 'Mountain City'.
Moreover, most people who practice martial arts in "Mountain City" come to Martial Arts Street.
Because most businesses prefer to be affiliated with martial arts schools.
This is also the reason why people from well-to-do families are willing to learn martial arts, not only because it can strengthen themselves, but also because it can create an extra bond with the martial arts school.
"good."
Jason nodded and agreed.
Doubao said that he knew about things like guest guests.
Three pills of 'Peiyuan Pill' per month is not bad. After all, it's just a case of not selling it. If you sell it, it will be a different price.
"Master Mu is really a quick talker."
"I'll have the paperwork delivered shortly."
"There is also a 'monthly gift' for this year."
The old owner of Hongxiangfang said with a smile.
One year’s ‘monthly gift’?
Jason glanced at his old club in surprise.
Not to mention anything else, this kind of generous gesture alone is enough to win anyone's favor.
Jason was surprised, while Jia Youcai was shocked.
One pill of ‘Peiyuan Pill’ costs one hundred oceans.
A year and twelve months is thirty-six pills.
That’s 3,600 yuan!
I have to be a good boy!
How much is this!
I won’t be able to make any money in my life, right?!
After Jia Youcai made a simple calculation, his eyelids jumped and his brain began to shut down.
But the old boss stood up.
Now that the matter is settled, the old boss is going to make arrangements.
As for increasing camaraderie?
Since Mubai agreed to become a guest of Hongxiangfang's "Mountain City", there is plenty of opportunity.
However, just when his old club was about to leave, Jason suddenly spoke——
