Steady Cultivation: Starting With the Perk “Work Hard, Rest Hard” Chapter 596: Massive Sales
Previously on Steady Cultivation: Starting With the Perk “Work Hard, Rest Hard”...
Li Chun loitered by the entrance, anticipating any potential customers.
Each time someone passed by, he'd call out, "Grand opening special, ten percent off!"
Regrettably, those passing by merely cast a glance and moved on, showing no interest in even peeking inside.
A sigh escaped Li Chun's lips.
Suddenly, he noticed a group in the distance making a direct beeline for the shop.
"Oh?"
Li Chun was taken aback.
He watched as the group entered the establishment. Upon seeing the wares displayed, their faces instantly brightened with excitement.
"The rumors were true!"
Their eyes all fixed on Li Chun."Are you the proprietor of this establishment?" someone inquired.
Li Chun shook his head. "I'm merely the shopkeeper. The owner is my master, the renowned Seven Stars Artifact Refining Master!"
"Master Seven Stars? Your esteemed reputation precedes you!" the individual remarked casually, then continued, "We've heard someone recently acquired a quantity of goods from here at the listed price. For bulk acquisitions, can the price be further reduced?"
Li Chun mused about their background but responded, "Wholesale rates are slightly more favorable. For the New Moon series, the minimum order is one hundred items, priced at 180 million Chaos Jade. The Seven Stars series currently has no discounts and is limited in stock."
"Excellent. Our Sand Dunes Battle Group intends to place a bulk order for ten thousand sets of the New Moon series equipment!"
"What? Ten thousand units!" Li Chun's eyes widened in astonishment.
"You don't have them?" the person questioned.
"Yes, yes, we do! However, the delivery timeframe will need to be extended!"
At that moment, others chimed in."Our Black Crow Battle Group also requires ten thousand sets of the New Moon standard issue, along with one hundred sets of the Seven Stars standard issue!"
"My Chasing Sun Battle Group is ordering twenty thousand sets of the New Moon standard issue!"
"The Unicorn Battle Group also needs to reserve ten thousand sets of the New Moon."
In rapid succession, several colossal orders were presented to him.Li Chun stood completely dumbfounded.
The magnitude of these transactions, involving such immense sums, left Li Chun unable to make any decision.
He promptly stated, "I shall summon my master. Kindly wait a moment, esteemed patrons."
"Very well!"
The group waited for a short period.Su Yuan emerged. Seeing representatives from four distinct battle groups, he too displayed a look of surprise. "I had not anticipated that the four major battle groups would place such high value on my creations. I am truly deeply honored."
"Master Seven Stars, our Sand Dunes Battle Group wishes to forge a long-term business alliance with the Seven Stars Artifacting Shop. In addition to the current batch of standard issue equipment, we plan to procure further quantities in the future. Might we inquire if a further price concession is possible?" asked the Sand Dunes Battle Group's representative.
Su Yuan replied, "These prices are already quite low. My profit margins are minimal. I'm sure you understand that artifact refining success rates are not high. Coupled with material attrition, when all costs are factored in, the profit is indeed thin."
"That is accurate. May we know the estimated delivery time for this order?"
Su Yuan offered a slight smile. "I still have some inventory on hand. After refining an additional quantity, the goods can be dispatched!"The representatives from the other battle groups grew visibly concerned!
"Master Seven Stars, we too have an urgent need for a batch of standard issue equipment. Could it be delivered at the earliest possible moment?"
Su Yuan smiled faintly. "I am aware of the orders from all four of your groups. They will all be fulfilled concurrently. Please be at ease. However, a thirty percent deposit will be required upfront. Is this agreeable?""Certainly! No issue whatsoever!"
The representative from the Sand Dunes Battle Group readily consented.Su Yuan and the delegates from the four battle groups swiftly adjourned to a private dimension to finalize the transaction specifics.
Meanwhile, Li Chun resumed his duties tending to the shop.
He had only been attending to the shop for a brief duration.
He observed more than a dozen Dominators making their way towards the shop from a distance.
Before this contingent of over ten could approach, several dozen more individuals arrived in their wake.
Li Chun mused inwardly, "Has the word spread so quickly?"
A throng of people surged into the shop."Is this the originating source for the New Moon standard issue equipment?"
"This armor appears quite well-crafted. Shopkeeper, could you elaborate on its strengths and weaknesses?"
Li Chun was suddenly inundated with work. Attending to such a large number of patrons would leave him overwhelmed, even with the use of his Avatar.Many decisive Dominators simply located their desired items, made their purchases, and departed without delay.
However, certain Dominators persisted in browsing the shop without pause, leaving Li Chun with no choice but to continuously explain. Just as he reached his breaking point, Zheng Bowen and Zheng Li made their arrival.
"Shopkeeper Li, we've arrived to offer our assistance!"
"The two of you? Very well, then please help me attend to the customers!" Li Chun exclaimed with evident relief.
With the assistance of Zheng Bowen and Zheng Li, Li Chun felt a significant easing of his burdens. A continuous stream of cultivators entered the establishment. In a mere half-day's time, the shop's inventory of standard-issue weapons had been entirely depleted. Li Chun could only offer apologies to those who arrived later, urging them to return another time. The unexpectedly booming business had even taken Li Chun himself by surprise.
Su Yuan turned to face Zheng Bowen and Zheng Li, who were still present in the shop, and inquired with a puzzled expression, "What is the meaning of this?"
Li Chun stepped forward. "These two individuals wish to become part of the Seven Stars Artifacting Shop. They hold you in high regard, Master, and desire to follow your guidance!"
Su Yuan regarded the duo with surprise. "You wish to follow me? I am not some exalted figure, nor do I possess substantial backing. Aligning yourselves with me could prove to be a precarious decision for you!"
Zheng Bowen promptly affirmed. "We are voluntarily joining the Seven Stars Artifacting Shop. It is our firm belief that under the leadership of Master Seven Stars, the Seven Stars Artifacting Shop will undoubtedly flourish with each passing day. We are prepared to dedicate our utmost effort. Our sole hope is to receive some measure of protection from Master Seven Stars."
After a moment of contemplation, Su Yuan stated, "Your joining the Seven Stars Artifacting Shop is not an issue. In truth, I am currently in need of more personnel. I shall provide you with the basic compensation and sales commissions you require. Furthermore, you need not concern yourselves with matters of safety."
Zheng Bowen was ecstatic. "Thank you, Boss!"
Zheng Li added, "Thank you, Master!"
Su Yuan waved a hand dismissively, cast a glance at the now-empty shop, and with another gesture, replenished the shelves with more Chaos Dominator Artifacts. He then addressed Li Chun, "I am headed to the Wu Family Materials Store to acquire some supplies. The three of you, please manage the shop in my absence."
"Yes!" The three responded in unison.
Su Yuan proceeded to the Wu Family Materials Store. Upon seeing him, the proprietress immediately displayed a welcoming smile. "Our esteemed customer has arrived. Please, do come in!"
"Proprietress Wu, I am here to procure materials once more. This time, the required quantity surpasses that of our previous transaction!" Su Yuan announced.
"Oh? How much do you require? Rest assured, I have everything you could possibly need here."
"On this occasion, I require raw materials valued at a total of twenty trillion. I wonder if you are capable of fulfilling such a substantial order!" Su Yuan stated calmly.
The proprietress was rendered speechless. "Twenty trillion? Such a colossal sum?"
"Indeed! And this is merely for the immediate need. I anticipate requiring even greater quantities in the future!"
Proprietress Wu's expression turned serious. "Twenty trillion worth of materials... I can arrange it! However, it will necessitate a gradual accumulation."
Upon hearing this, Su Yuan nodded. "That is acceptable. Should the quantity of Dominator-level materials prove insufficient, materials of the Dao Venerable-level may be utilized as a substitute. The valuation will be adjusted according to prevailing market rates!"
Proprietress Wu's heart fluttered with joy. While an exchange rate existed between Dominator-level and Dao Venerable-level materials, it was uncommon for individuals to trade Dominator-level materials for Dao Venerable-level ones. This arrangement presented an opportunity for her to secure a more lucrative profit.