great-warnovel Chapter 34: A substantial income, thanks to the Wanfang Chamber of Commerce's efforts to win hi
Chapter 34: A substantial income, thanks to the Wanfang Chamber of Commerce's efforts to win hi
Of course, Lao Qin and Han Yanran wouldn't be foolish enough to go back to Chen Chunan to verify whether he actually drew it himself.
Old Qin respectfully placed Chen Chunan's talisman on the seat of honor, then counted all the talismans and bought them all at the highest price.
Chen Chunan noticed that when Lao Qin was counting the spirit talismans, the purchase price of lightning-type spirit talismans was the highest, with a top-grade Heavenly Thunder Talisman fetching as much as 10 spirit stones.
Among the five elemental talismans, defensive talismans are slightly more valuable, with top-quality ones yielding 8 spirit stones. Attack talismans are less valuable, and even the lowest-quality healing talismans only yield 6 spirit stones.
Because Chen Chunan happens to be skilled in lightning magic, lightning-type talismans make up the majority of his repertoire.
This allowed Chen Chunan to sell the talisman, which he had thought would fetch a maximum of 900 spirit stones, for 1104 spirit stones. This not only covered the cost of the talisman paper but also left him with an extra 104 spirit stones.
This greatly surprised Chen Chunan.
Just as Chen Chunan put away the 500 second-grade talismans and 104 spirit stones handed over by Lao Qin and was about to leave.
Old Qin gritted his teeth, stamped his foot, and called out to Chen Chunan, "Young friend, wait! My master has something else to give you~"
Chen Chunan stopped in his tracks: "Your master has something to give me?
Old Qin nodded firmly: "Yes, this is a book on talisman-making techniques for a third-tier rune master, and there's also a book that's definitely the most comprehensive third-tier rune book on the market. This is a gift from my master to you."
Chen Chunan was greatly surprised, but he knew that there was no such thing as a free lunch.
He quickly declined, saying, "These things are too valuable! The talismans alone are worth over ten thousand. I am unworthy to accept them; please take them back!"
Old Qin insisted, "My master said it's not a free gift. This is a spirit talisman supply contract. For the next ten years, all the spirit talismans you make must be sold to our Wanfang Chamber of Commerce. You cannot sell them elsewhere. Of course, personal use and gifts to others are not included. This third-tier talisman master's guide and the third-tier talisman book are considered conditions for our Wanfang Chamber of Commerce to sign you. However, you don't need to worry about us lowering your price. On the contrary, as long as the quality is guaranteed, we will purchase them at the highest price. All the contract terms are on it. Please take a look."
After hearing what Lao Qin said, Chen Chunan's face also became serious.
So it turns out that Wanfang Chamber of Commerce wanted to invest in me?
It seems my talent in talismanic arts is even greater than I imagined.
After carefully examining the contract, Chen Chunan finally chose to lower his guard and sign the spiritual contract.
Signing a contract to control his talisman production for ten years is undoubtedly a huge and beneficial thing for him.
Moreover, if Wanfang Chamber of Commerce really has bad intentions towards me, it seems that I am powerless to resist them now.
Qin breathed a sigh of relief after Chen Chunan signed the contract.
He added, "There are quite a few talisman masters who have signed cooperation agreements with us, so you don't need to worry. The reason why our Wanfang Chamber of Commerce has grown so large is because of our integrity."
Chen Chunan nodded, signed his name, and pressed his fingerprint on the document.
Then he said, "Thank you for your high regard. Please convey my regards to your host, Brother Qin."
Old Qin beamed with joy: "Definitely, definitely! I also wish you a speedy breakthrough to the third-tier rune master!"
Then Chen Chunan took his leave, looking at his red thread with admiration.
Just after the two left, Han Yanran looked at Lao Qin strangely: "When did you contact Miss? How come I didn't know? And Miss wouldn't be paying attention to a second-tier rune master, would she? Didn't you have the authority to give out that third-tier experience manual and third-tier rune book yourself?"
Old Qin glanced at Han Yanran and thought to himself: No wonder you've been following Miss for so long and you're still just a receptionist!
But he couldn't teach Han Yanran the principles behind it, and he was too lazy to explain them to her.
He simply said, "When I saw so many top-grade talismans, I knew this person was a talent, so I secretly contacted you, Miss. You just didn't notice."
Han Yanran seemed to accept Lao Qin's explanation, saying "Oh," and then added, "Remember to give me my commission!"
Old Qin laughed heartily: "Don't worry, it'll be more than you expect! Every time Chen Chunan sells a talisman to me, you'll get a commission. Just sign this profit-sharing agreement!"
Han Yanran's face lit up instantly: "Old Qin, you're so kind! Next time I'm hospitable, I'll definitely recommend you!"
Old Qin chuckled, "Alright, you know me, Old Qin. My commissions are always the highest. Everyone here knows about our hospitality."
Han Yanran smiled and said, "If I didn't know that you, Lao Qin, are the most sincere person, why would I always bring good business opportunities to you?"
Han Yanran was overjoyed to receive such a benefit and went downstairs to continue soliciting customers.
After Han Yanran left, Lao Qin immediately activated a magical artifact.
After a few flashes of light, a woman wearing a phoenix hairpin appeared.
Upon seeing the woman, Old Qin immediately bowed and stood still: "Greetings, Miss. Qin Sheng has something to report."
The woman, who was busy with her business, asked indifferently without looking up, "What is it?"
Qin Sheng lowered his head and recounted the story of Chen Chunan and the top-grade spirit talisman.
The woman immediately became interested. With a gentle wave of her arm, a new light screen appeared, displaying the very process of the transaction that had just taken place.
Seeing that Miss was looking back at the magic orb, Old Qin said nothing more and quietly bowed and waited.
When the woman heard that Old Qin had gifted her the third-tier rune insights and the third-tier rune book in her name, her expression remained unchanged, but a slight smile involuntarily appeared at the corner of her mouth.
After reading it, the woman looked at Old Qin approvingly: "Qin Sheng, you did a good job. This young man is a talent and worth winning over. However, you don't need to do anything in my name later. Since I've delegated authority to you, it's for you to decide for yourselves. By the way, Sun Yun from the Treasure Pavilion is being transferred to Nanzhou to be the branch president. You should take over the Treasure Pavilion's affairs as well."
Old Qin was overjoyed: "Thank you so much for your kindness, Miss! I'm willing to do anything for you!"
The woman hummed in agreement and then disconnected.
After the woman disconnected, Lao Qin could no longer contain his excitement and burst into laughter.
The Treasure Pavilion is an even more lucrative position than the Spirit Talisman Hall. Not only are the benefits generous, but the rewards are also plentiful. If you work there for a few years, you might be able to accumulate enough resources to advance to the Golden Core stage.
Then I will have the opportunity to be sent out to take charge of a region, and a hundred years later, I will be able to establish a Golden Core family!
Then Qin Sheng was very pleased with his little scheme: "Hehe, Miss said not to mention it, how can that be? All my people belong to Miss, so the credit should naturally belong to Miss! It's a pity that silly Han Yanran will never realize this. She deserves to be stuck in the Foundation Establishment stage her whole life."
The woman on the other side felt that she had seen the face she had just recalled somewhere while handling her official duties, but she couldn't quite place it.
She couldn't help but stop writing, lean back in her chair, and frown as she pondered.
After thinking carefully for a moment, she suddenly had a flash of inspiration and remembered the young man who bought the essence of the Earth element a few months ago.
"It was him? That lucky guy? Interesting, very interesting. I'll see how far you can go. I hope you won't disappoint me too much."
Seeing her mistress suddenly talking to herself, the maid Cui'er couldn't help but ask curiously, "Miss, what's so interesting? Tell me!"
The young lady picked up the vermilion pen and threw it at Cui'er's forehead, making her cry out in pain.
"When are you going to change your temper? It's only because of me; if it were any of the other wives, you'd be beaten to death for that mouth of yours!"
Hearing her mistress scold her, Cui'er felt a little wronged, but then she pitifully said, "It's only in front of you, Miss, that I dare to act like this. Everyone knows that you are the kindest and most benevolent mistress in the manor."
"Stop flattering me. Last time I asked you to pay attention to that child, did you?"
Cui'er immediately sensed something was wrong and stammered, "I did keep an eye on him, didn't I? He doesn't live in the market. He left on the first day of the auction after failing to win a Foundation Establishment Pill, and I don't know where he went."
The young lady snorted coldly, "He came to our chamber of commerce again today! I'll teach you to keep quiet, I'll teach you to keep quiet!"
"Haha, hee hee, no, miss, I was wrong, I was really wrong, please stop tickling me~ Waaah~"