Grand opening promotion

Su Bai's figure quickly appeared in the bustling crowd on the adjacent Artifact Refining Street.

Shops lined both sides of the street, and the glint of various Spirit Artifact faintly shone through their doors.

He didn't linger in front of those grand, imposing stores, but instead skillfully turned into "Hundred Refinements Pavilion," a restaurant with a modest storefront but a solid reputation.

Spirit Artifact- grade Alchemy Furnace costs tens of thousands of Spirit Stone, far beyond what Su Bai could possibly hope for at this moment.

His goal was clear: a top-grade Top-grade Magic Artifact -level Pill Furnace that could support his current alchemy skills and maximize the "Candle Heart Reflecting Fire" Talent would suffice.

After careful selection and comparison, Su Bai finally chose a top-grade Top-grade Magic Artifact Pill Furnace.

As for the Mid-grade Magic Artifact Pill Furnace that had been with him for a long time but was now somewhat outdated, Su Bai didn't hesitate to give it to the shopkeeper at a discounted price.

After settling the accounts and making up the difference of 2,800 Spirit Stone, the new Alchemy Furnace was placed in Su Bai's Storage Bag.

At this moment, all his possessions amounted to only seven thousand two hundred Spirit Stone.

Next comes the procurement, which is fundamental to cultivation.

Su Bai went straight to Alchemist Lan's shop.

After showing his VIP Card, he purchased ten bottles of "Blue Origin Pill" without hesitation.

This pill has a significant effect on consolidating and improving his current Foundation Establishment Early Stage cultivation. One bottle can sustain him for ten days of arduous cultivation, and ten bottles will provide a guarantee for his cultivation over the next hundred days.

The expenditure of nearly six thousand Spirit Stone made his heart tremble slightly, but one cannot be stingy when it comes to cultivation.

After paying for the pills, the Spirit Stone bag dwindled further, leaving only a little over 1,300 stones.

Each set of Spirit Medicine Ingredients for the Golden Marrow Pill costs 300 Spirit Stone. After purchasing four more sets of Spirit Medicine Ingredients the Golden Marrow Pill, Su Bai was left penniless.

As for the 75,000 Spirit Stone from [Azure Fish Hall]...

Firstly, you need to apply in advance to return to Azure Fish Island.

Secondly, the journey to Azure Fish Island is too far, so let's just leave the Spirit Stone Azure Fish Island for now; they won't run away anyway.

After purchasing the Blue Origin Pill, Su Bai rushed back to the original spirit medicine shop.

Zhang Ying had been waiting for a long time. Her round face showed some fatigue from focused attention, but her eyes were bright.

Upon seeing Su Bai, she immediately greeted him, her tone slightly excited. "Senior Lu, the shopkeeper has tested me. I've memorized the common Golden Marrow Pill Ingredients, their age, the relationships of mutual generation and restraint, and the tricks used to pass off inferior goods as superior ones. I shouldn't make any mistakes."

The shopkeeper, standing nearby, stroked his beard and nodded, confirming that what Zhang Ying said was true.

In just half a day, she has mastered the skill to such an extent, which shows that she has some understanding of identifying spirit medicine.

Su Bai personally asked a few tricky questions, such as the effect of subtle differences in the medicinal properties of a certain auxiliary medicine caused by different harvesting times on the formation of the pill. Zhang Ying thought for a moment and was able to answer about 70-80% of the questions correctly.

A hint of satisfaction flashed in Su Bai, and he nodded slightly. "Not bad, you'll be in charge of procurement from now on."

He then turned to the shopkeeper, "Shopkeeper, could you please fetch four more portions of the Golden Marrow Pill Ingredients?"

"In addition, I have set up a shop at Number Eighty-Seven Alchemy Street, named ' Number Nine Pill Shop '."

"From now on, any materials needed will be delivered directly to the shop on a regular basis. Just coordinate with Zhang Ying, and the price will remain as we agreed."

The shopkeeper beamed and readily agreed, "Congratulations on the opening of Alchemist Lu's new shop! Rest assured, this old man will arrange everything perfectly and deliver it on time."

Soon, four sets of Golden Marrow Pill Ingredients, neatly categorized and packaged, were handed over.

Su Bai paid the last 1,200 Spirit Stone, leaving him with only a little over 100 Spirit Stone, truly penniless.

"Let's go back and start refining the pills."

Su Bai put away the materials.

We must get the Spirit Stone circulating as soon as possible; time is the Spirit Stone, and we can't afford to be careless!

Zhang Ying nodded vigorously and followed suit.

Back at the deserted Alchemy Street Number Eighty-Seven, Su Bai activated the Magic Array and showed Zhang Ying around the shop's layout.

The building is a two-story structure, with a front hall and back room downstairs, and a quiet upstairs.

"Please use this Quiet Chamber downstairs for now; it will serve as both a place for cultivation and a temporary post for your guard duty."

"The shop is newly opened, and everything is in its initial stages. For now, you're the only one available, so you'll need to put in a lot of effort. Once business picks up a bit, we'll get you some help, and then your title of ' Manager ' will be truly deserved," Su Bai explained simply.

Zhang Ying quickly replied, "Thank you for your trust, senior! I will do my utmost!"

She knew that this was not just a job, but the beginning of a life-changing opportunity.

Su Bai said no more, turned around and went upstairs to the specially designed Alchemy Room.

The interior furnishings were simple, consisting of only a Stone Platform and a Prayer Mat.

He took out a brand-new, top-grade Alchemy Furnace, and with a gentle finger gesture, a wisp of pure Alchemy Fire fell into the bottom of the Pill Furnace, slowly Nourishing.

Compared to the old furnace, this cauldron is more compliant with the flames and conducts heat more evenly. The Cloud Patterns on the cauldron's body seem to flow slowly under the firelight.

Su Bai calmed his mind and adjusted his state to its best before starting to process the materials for the first batch of Golden Marrow Pills.

Three hours passed quietly in focused concentration.

Finally, a refreshing medicinal fragrance rose from the Pill Cauldron, gradually filling the entire second floor and even seeping down through the gaps in the floorboards.

The lid of the cauldron was gently opened, revealing a hundred round, plump Golden Marrow Pill, golden in color with a faint Purple Light, lying quietly at the bottom.

Su Bai carefully probed with his Divine Sense, a smile appearing on his face.

"Indeed, to do a good job, one must first have the right tools. This cauldron not only increased the success rate of pill formation by about half a percent, but also further reduced impurities in the Pill, resulting in a purer fusion of medicinal power."

"Although it still falls into the category of ordinary Golden Marrow Pill, its quality is now firmly a level above the ordinary products that cost fifty Spirit Stone a bottle on the market."

He pondered to himself, "Following this trend, with the ' Candle Heart Reflecting Fire ' effect, if I refine a dozen more batches, the quality should see another significant leap, and at that time I might be able to reach the ' Upper Grade ' level."

He summoned Zhang Ying via telepathy.

The girl quickly went upstairs and smelled the fragrant aroma of the pills filling the room, which invigorated her.

Su Bai handed her two Jade Bottle (each containing ten pills, or one bottle): "This is the first trial of the new furnace. The quality of the pills is acceptable, slightly better than the ordinary Golden Marrow Pill on the market."

"The shop is newly opened and located in a remote area, so we need to actively attract customers. Take these Pill to the market in front and sell them for 45 Spirit Stone a bottle. Each person is limited to one bottle per day, as it's a grand opening promotion."

Seeing Zhang Ying accept the Pill, Su Bai added, "Also, remember to hang a sign outside the shop saying ' Golden Marrow Pill are temporarily sold out'."

Upon hearing this, Zhang Ying's round face showed confusion. "Senior, didn't we just refine the Pill and were about to sell them? Why is there a 'sold out' sign?"

Su Bai smiled slightly, a sharp glint flashing in his eyes. "Things are valued for their rarity; such is human nature."

"Things that offer good value for money are never short of buyers."

"We're new here, and we need to let people know as soon as possible that ' Number Nine Pill Shop ' has such a great deal."

"Releasing a limited quantity each day at a low price not only attracts attention and generates buzz, but also makes customers feel like they got a good deal, leading to word-of-mouth recommendations."

"Listing items until they're sold out creates a sense of scarcity, making people feel that the opportunity is rare. After a few days, as the reputation grows and demand accumulates, we'll adjust the plan accordingly. Just do as we say and observe the results."

Zhang Ying seemed to understand, but Su Bai's confidence, she suppressed her doubts and nodded earnestly. "This junior understands, I'll go and do it right away."

Su Bai waved his hand and turned back to the Pill Cauldron.

With time running out, he decided to work harder during the initial opening of the new store, refining three batches of Golden Marrow Pill at least three times a day!

In this way, thirty bottles can be obtained every day. Ten bottles are given to Zhang Ying for word-of-mouth promotion, five bottles are placed in the store as a daily "limited supply" gimmick, and the remaining fifteen bottles are accumulated and released when the market hype is fully ignited and demand reaches its peak, so as to obtain the maximum profit.

Carrying twenty Golden Marrow Pill and her senior's instructions, Zhang Ying took a deep breath, walked out of the quiet shop Number Eighty-Seven, and stepped into the bustling crowd on the main street of the Alchemy Street.

She composed herself, found a spot that wouldn't obstruct passage but was also quite conspicuous, mustered her courage, and spoke in a clear voice:

"Number Nine Pill Shop is now open! Special offer for our valued customers! High- Higher Vehicle Golden Marrow Pill, only 45 Spirit Stone per bottle! Limited quantities available daily, one bottle per person! Genuine products at fair prices, welcome to inspect!"

A crisp cry rang out on the street, filled with the aroma of herbs and the sounds of bargaining, immediately attracting the attention of many passing Cultivator.

The Alchemy Street is lined with shops, and various promotional methods are common, but a new store that directly sells its products on the street with its staff calling out to customers and clearly limits purchases to low prices is quite novel.

A Qi Refining Layer Nine Cultivator in a gray robe, with a sharp and capable appearance, stopped in his tracks. His gaze swept over the Jade Bottle in Zhang Ying's hand, scrutinizing her. "Number Nine Pill Shop? Never heard of it. What's the quality of your Golden Marrow Pill? May I take a look?"

"Of course, please take a look, senior."

Zhang Ying was prepared and generously handed over a small, already opened bottle intended as a sample.

The gray-robed Cultivator took it, examined it closely, and then carefully sniffed it, a glint of light flashing in his eyes.

He was a regular customer of the Golden Marrow Pill and was extremely familiar with it.

The Pill in my hand, in terms of its color, aroma, and the faint fluctuations of Spiritual Qi it exudes, is indeed of slightly higher quality than the ordinary pills sold for fifty Spirit Stone in the market.

Although it hasn't reached the "Upper Grade" level yet, the price of forty-five Spirit Stone is definitely a bargain.

"Are all ten pills in this bottle of this quality?" he confirmed.

"Absolutely the same! I guarantee it with my life!" Zhang Ying answered resolutely, her round face full of sincerity.

The gray-robed Cultivator hesitated for a moment. The price and quality were indeed tempting, and the one-bottle limit dispelled his idea of stockpiling a large quantity.

But this only piqued his curiosity further. "Is this a special offer only for today? Where is your shop located? How many days does this promotion last?"

"The shop is at Number Eighty-Seven Alchemy Street, and the sign reads ' Number Nine Pill Shop '."

"Our grand opening promotion will last for several days, as my Alchemist said! However, the daily quantity is really limited, so it's first-come, first-served."

Zhang Ying answered according to Su Bai's instructions and pointed in the direction of the shop.

Number Eighty-Seven... is quite secluded.

The gray-robed Cultivator muttered something, then deftly pulled out forty-five Spirit Stone. "Alright, give me a bottle. If it's really as you say, I'll come back tomorrow."

"Alright! Thank you for your patronage, senior!"

Zhang Ying took the Spirit Stone and handed over a bottle of sealed Golden Marrow Pill. She was thrilled; this was her first sale!