The Number One Reverse Salesman
Jin Wuyu was also sweating profusely. Although the words around him were unpleasant, the people standing here today were all people he couldn't afford to offend, so he could only force a smile and begin to explain.
Soon, everyone finally learned everything about the Formless Heart Sutra from Jin Wuyu.
This Formless Heart Sutra has actually been in the Jin Clan for many years. Jin Wuyu didn't hide it, saying that the Jin Clan obtained it by accident back then. As for how it happened by accident, there's no need to elaborate.
The Formless Heart Sutra has a history of at least a hundred years in the Jin Clan. Ever since they obtained the Formless Heart Sutra, the Jin Clan has been trying to complete it.
The result speaks for itself: if this thing could be completed, the Jin Clan would have become one of the three great families long ago...
Therefore, Jin Wuyu did not deceive anyone, indicating that the Jin Clan indeed did not have the ability to complete the Formless Heart Sutra. Now that the Huang Clan has fallen, one of the three great families is vacant.
The Jin Clan also wanted to challenge the three great families, which is why they put the Formless Heart Sutra up for sale in exchange for a large amount of resources to make their move.
After hearing Jin Wuyu's very sincere introduction, everyone fell silent.
Jin Wuyu... Are you kidding me? Your Jin Clan has been trying to repair this thing for over a hundred years and still hasn't succeeded. Now you're trying to use it to scam us?
Jin Wuyu also offered an explanation for this... The Jin Clan is indeed not very good at martial arts, so it is reasonable that the Jin Clan cannot make up for it. But it is different for everyone present. Each of you has many talented people under your command Formless Heart Sutra into your hands.
"Jin Clan is right! If the complete version of the Formless Heart Sutra, such God Level cultivation technique, were available, would any of you dare to buy it?"
It was Chu Xinghe who spoke.
Chu Xinghe became anxious after Jin Wuyu's sincere explanation.
Head of the Jin Clan, is this how you sell things?
You just blurt out that you could never fix this thing in a hundred years, isn't that just undermining yourself?
How can we sell it at a high price like this?
I, Chu Xinghe, am worried for you because of your real-name registration!
However, Chu Xinghe's words won the approval of a group of bigwigs.
It's really hard to find a complete one of these, because can you guarantee that what you buy is unique? What if someone creates all sorts of different versions of it and it spreads like wildfire so that even dogs on the street can imitate it? What's the point of spending money to buy it then?
On the contrary, Jin Wuyu's words are tantamount to telling everyone that even the Jin Clan doesn't have a complete version of this item. Whoever buys it will be the only one who has the potential to complete it. Moreover, the Jin Clan has always been renowned, and since this item originated from the Jin Clan will take responsibility if any information is leaked.
The bigwigs present were no joke. If the Jin Clan dared to cheat the buyers after the sale, they could teach the Jin Clan a lesson in no time.
"Just how incomplete is the Formless Heart Sutra Form?" someone asked Jin Wuyu.
Jin Wuyu hesitated for a few seconds before finally speaking, "It's incomplete by thirty percent..."
Upon hearing "thirty percent," the bigwigs nodded in agreement, but Chu Xinghe looked disappointed. Only thirty percent?
Isn't that just randomly filling in the blanks?
But just as Chu Xinghe was feeling disappointed, Jin Wuyu thought for a moment and spoke up, "However, these incomplete thirty percent are all related to the operation of the cultivation technique..."
Goodness... Upon hearing this, several big shots were immediately dissuaded.
So, if 30% of it is about operation, does that mean this Formless Heart Sutra has absolutely no method of operation?
Can a cultivation technique that has absolutely no method of execution still be considered a cultivation technique?
The Grand Elder couldn't help but shake his head after hearing this.
Lacking 30% and having 30% of the skill fully utilized are two completely different concepts.
If you're missing 30%, you can find some experts to gradually make up for it. Even with the most terrifying techniques, there's still a chance given enough time.
But if all 30% of that is the operational route, then it's basically a disaster.
Chu Xinghe looked at Jin Wuyu with a face full of disappointment and frustration.
Jin Clan... are you sure you're not here today to persuade him to leave?
Your presentation is so embarrassing, even I, Chu Xinghe, am ashamed for you. Look at all these big shots around you, none of them have any desire to buy anything. And you call yourself the person in charge of the auction house?
I doubt you could even manage a sales assistant job.
Look at how they're selling! They start calling everyone "family" without even saying a word. "Today I'm giving away freebies to my family! I'm selling at a loss, subsidizing it myself—a huge clearance sale!"
Even if you don't harm your family, can't you at least focus on the merits of the Formless Heart Sutra?
What's the point of emphasizing the shortcomings like this?
If you're discouraging me from buying, who will compete with me? Without competition, how can I buy at a high price?
"Jin Clan, could you tell me what the advantages of this Formless Heart Sutra are?" Chu Xinghe asked anxiously from the side.
"This... everyone should know its advantages. Once it's fully developed, it will become the strongest support skill..." Jin Wuyu said with a look of shame.
Chu Xinghe was so angry he almost vomited blood.
Wasn't my suggestion obvious enough? Jin Clan, couldn't you at least prepare a 30,000-word speech emphasizing your strengths?
What do you mean by glossing over it? Forget about the people around me, I don't even have any desire to buy anything right now, okay?
Actually, it's not really Jin Wuyu's fault. If you're talking about killing people, Jin Wuyu's cultivation level is nothing compared to these big shots. But if you're talking about sales ability, Jin Wuyu can slam the table and declare that everyone here is trash.
The problem is, even livestreaming sales are selective. Selling to your "family" (or "insiders") can be a huge rip-off, and Jin Wuyu has certainly done that before, but selling to these big spenders... what's wrong with them? Are they tired of living?
When the big boss gets home and sees this, won't he immediately send troops to the Jin Clan?
Therefore, Jin Wuyu truly dared not speak nonsense and could only rely on the facts.
"Actually, I don't think it's impossible to compensate for the lack of a cultivation technique's operational path. It mainly depends on strength. Generally speaking, sects without strength definitely can't do it."
Chu Xinghe is going all out. Jin Wuyu, you're such a loser, aren't you? I'll take your place and deal damage for you.
As soon as he said this, all eyes turned to Chu Xinghe.
What do you mean by saying a sect without strength is definitely no good? Chu Xinghe, are you making a mockery of us?
How much money did you receive from the Jin Clan? And now you're taking Jin Clan side?
If you weren't Chu Xinghe, we'd all jump out right now and yell, "You little brat, you're asking for death!" You know that?
Wait a minute... Didn't the Vast Heaven Sect also come to buy the Formless Heart Sutra?
What happened to your promise of absolute victory? According to the usual tactic, shouldn't Chu Xinghe be standing up and belittling the Jin Clan by now? Isn't that a standard way to drive down the price?
Jin Wuyu was also dumbfounded!
What they said makes sense, so why is Chu Xinghe speaking up for us?
I had long heard that Chu Xinghe acted in unconventional and whimsical ways, but seeing him today, it's not just unconventional, it's completely incomprehensible!
The Grand Elder remained silent, deciding it was best to Watch Quietly as Things Change and see what Xinghe had done.
"Ahem... Xinghe, you're right. Our Jin Clan's strength is indeed inferior to everyone else's. Over the years, we've tried to make up for it, but... in the process of making up for it, all of us responsible for it suffered severe losses due to errors in the cultivation path, resulting in qi deviation..."
Everyone: "!!"
Chu Xinghe: "???"
Chu Xinghe looked utterly hopeless... Jin Wuyu, oh Jin Wuyu, I can't save you anymore... This reverse marketing stunt is truly top-notch, I don't even want to buy it anymore after hearing it.
It's one thing for a so-called God Level cultivation technique to be incomplete... but the worst part is that all the most important parts are missing.
It's one thing to miss the most important parts, but trying to fill in the gaps can lead to all sorts of backlash and drive you mad?
You ask me how sorrowful this Formless Heart Sutra? Well, isn't that like a bunch of eunuchs going to a brothel?
You're basically giving a bunch of eunuchs in a brothel an Evil Repeller Pill every time they disagree with each other. Tell me, are you not going to die?
At this moment, Chu Xinghe's mind went blank. Jin Wuyu had already gone this far, and all he could think about was how to make this coherent?
Finally, Chu Xinghe gritted his teeth, stamped his foot, and spoke up, "Actually, this isn't really a flaw!"
Everyone: "???"
Even the Grand Elder is covering his face now... Xinghe, do you want to hear what you're saying...?
Is that even human language you're speaking?
We don't understand it at all...
Chu Xinghe covered his face... Forget it... Destroy it... I really can't make this up anymore. This isn't the Formless Heart Sutra, just rename it the Shameless Heart Sutra.
I really tried my best... but unfortunately Jin Wuyu is truly the number one person to promote products through reverse marketing.
What can I say now? Actually, it's not so bad if you go into a state of demonic possession Formless Heart Sutra?
If one's cultivation is too smooth, can occasionally experiencing a qi deviation help regulate their mood?
One or two instances of qi deviation are fine, but repeated occurrences will eventually lead to death.
This Formless Heart Sutra is so awful; it's the first time Chu Xinghe has realized that even if he went against his conscience, he couldn't save it.
The introductory meeting ended pleasantly... Jin Wuyu pulled Chu Xinghe aside and expressed his gratitude again and again.
Chu Xinghe also silently thanked Jin Wuyu's ancestors for eight generations.
Jin Wuyu, right? The Jin Clan, right?... I'll remember you... You better not become one of the three great families in the future, or I'll wipe you out.
I came here with such high hopes to film the Formless Heart Sutra, I even had my money ready... Do you know how many spirit stones I brought?
My Qiankun Ring is full of Qiankun Rings... My Qiankun Rings are filled with spirit stones!
I had everything planned out for takeoff, but before I could even take off, you just slammed me to the ground and rubbed me to the ground—what the hell is this?!
Back at the villa, Chu Xinghe said dejectedly, "Elder, if you really don't plan to buy it, let's go back now. I don't know how to persuade you anymore."
But the Grand Elder shook his head and said, "Xinghe, although the Formless Heart Sutra has countless flaws, it is still a supreme treasure. Even if it is extremely difficult to complete, isn't that precisely why it came from the Jin Clan?"
"If the Formless Heart Sutra didn't have so many flaws, why would the Jin Clan sell it?"
And look at the various sects, although they all claim they don't need a single bit of this stuff, who actually left?
Nobody's a fool. Because of its numerous flaws, the Formless Heart Sutra certainly won't fetch its former exorbitant price, but it's still something that various parties want to acquire. After all, everyone has dreams, right?
What if I take a picture of it, and one day a disciple who follows the unlimited comprehension path comes along and completes it? Wouldn't that be a huge win?
After listening to the elder, Chu Xinghe's numbness subsided, and he realized that the elder was right. Although this game started against them again, they still had hope!
We haven't lost yet!