Publicity Methods

Tao Yaoye paused for two seconds, then uttered two words: "What?"

She wasn't that she didn't hear what Vice Leader Shi was saying, but she felt that his words didn't quite fit the previous atmosphere.

Lanting and Tao Yaoye both bewildered.

Given the atmosphere just now, even if Huo Spirit Transformation and Vice Cult Leader Shi were holding two large machetes to their necks and demanding the money, she wouldn't be surprised.

Lu Yang had anticipated this.

It's more accurate to say that he had already thought of this when Tao Yaoye invented the Dream Bubble.

Back when Tao Yaoye first went to the barbecue restaurant with Lu Yang to meet Vice Leader Shi, Lu Yang told her not to be too nervous when meeting people from the Nine Tao Yaoye Sect, because the Nine Nether Sect would need her help in the future.

At the time, Tao Yaoye didn't understand.

Lu Yang had originally planned to use his identity as a member of the Heavenly Court Sect to suggest that Vice Leader Shi cooperate with Tao Yaoye, but then he thought that it would make the Heavenly Court Sect seem to value the barbecue restaurant too much, which would easily arouse Vice Leader Shi's suspicion, so he gave up on the idea.

It seems that Vice Leader Shi is quite clever; he figured out the need to cooperate with Junior Sister Tao even without my prompting.

Vice Leader Shi thought he had spoken too suddenly and smiled faintly.

"I wonder if Mr. Tao has heard of 'Come Again Barbecue Restaurant'? My surname is Shi, and I own the barbecue restaurant."

Seeing that Tao Yaoye and Lanting were still in a daze, Lu Yang showed a surprised expression. "The one that's recently become incredibly popular, with chain stores all over the continent, and everyone who's tried it raves about it and wants to come back again and again?!"

"This must be Lu Tianjiao. To be able to fight to a draw with the young leader of the Heavenly Court Sect is truly a source of pride for cultivators of our time."

Vice Leader Shi spoke from the bottom of his heart. He knew Lu Shao's background all too well. He was Dou Tianzun's personal disciple and the designated next leader. Even the High Antiquity immortals were wary of Lu Shao's talent, which showed how strong his talent was.

It's unbelievable that someone as powerful as Young Master Lu would encounter an opponent who is evenly matched with him!

"I have long admired Mr. Tao's name. Mr. Tao is exceptionally talented, capable of creating such a novel thing as a dream bubble, causing quite a stir in the Great Xia. He is truly a young man of great promise."

Vice Master Shi sighed inwardly, "This is the difference between people. Look at Tao Yaoye, she's already a millionaire before she's even twenty. And this is just the beginning. On the other hand, I've lived foolishly for two thousand years, I owe a billion in debt, and I get struck by lightning every month."

"The man who brought you here is my subordinate, and also the manager of the first barbecue restaurant. His surname is Huo."

"He's not good with words, so I told him not to say anything inappropriate. I hope he didn't say anything rude on the way here."

Tao Yaoye said he definitely didn't say anything impolite; he didn't say a word at all, which was even more frightening.

"I wonder what kind of advertising Mr. Shi is referring to, using the term 'illusory bubble' for promotion?"

"Well, before the 'Dreamy Bubble' event starts, there's a waiting period, right? I'd like to use that time to promote my family's barbecue restaurant."

Tao Yaoye hesitated slightly. "But that time was only one minute. Can such a short time be used for publicity?"

"One minute is enough; we'll create a one-minute propaganda illusion," Vice Master Shi said with a smile. He had already done his research.

After operating the store for some time, Petrochemical Bone has summarized two conditions for a thriving business: first, a good reputation, meaning the taste and service must be up to standard to attract repeat customers; and second, effective advertising to build brand awareness.

The development momentum of Dream Bubble is much stronger than that of their barbecue restaurant. Countless people are watching it every day, making it an excellent way to promote the business. The effect is definitely much stronger than advertising through the intelligence network of the Landing Money Merchant Guild!

Vice Leader Shi's choice to use "Dreamlike Illusion" for publicity was based on multiple considerations; as a seasoned Old Devil, he had his own reasons.

The strong publicity effect was one aspect, but another was Tao Yaoye's identity—a disciple of the Ask Dao Sect.

Finding an opportunity to cooperate with the Ask Dao Sect is not easy; this is an excellent opportunity to establish a connection with the Ask Dao Sect!

Didn't you see how the Immortal Sect went to great lengths to even get into the Ask Dao Sect's mountain gate, using spies and conspiracies?

It's not easy to get in the Ask Dao Sect Seeking Sect.

If this move succeeds, the Nine Nether Sect will openly cooperate with the Ask Dao Sect and secretly with the Heavenly Court Sect. They will have backup plans for both the righteous and demonic paths, allowing them to advance and retreat with discretion and adaptability, thus gaining the full advantage of popular support!

"Regarding the cost, I'd like to know Mr. Tao's thoughts; anything is negotiable."

Vice Sect Leader Shi was going all out; this was a crucial way to promote the barbecue restaurant and an opportunity to connect with the Ask Dao Sect, so he couldn't be stingy with Spirit Stone.

Fearing that Tao Yaoye would not agree to the cooperation, he specially arranged for an actor to impersonate the owner of the washing maid and kill Lu Yang and his two companions halfway, so that Huo Spirit Transformation could save the day.

That way, I'll owe myself a favor, and I won't be afraid of not agreeing to cooperate.

In this situation, even the price won't be too high.

Actually, this whole thing has a flaw if you think about it a little. The one who intercepted Lu Yang and the other two was at the Spirit Transformation Soul stage. It took Huan Nu twenty years to harvest the soul of Song Yuanwai, a mere mortal. Even if the demonic path is cautious in its cultivation, this efficiency is far too low for a clandestine assassination.

Lu Yang noticed this, but didn't point it out.

There's no need. The barbecue restaurant is their own business. Even if Vice Master Shi doesn't resort to these methods, Lu Yang still wants to use the "Dream Bubble" promotion to advertise the barbecue restaurant.

Tao Yaoye was caught in a dilemma. This was the first time she had encountered such a situation, and she didn't know how much to ask for.

She glanced at Lu Yang, seeking his help.

With the petrified bone here, she dared not use her Divine Sense to transmit her voice, fearing that it would be intercepted.

Lu Yang was also unaware of market prices, so this was probably the first case. He leaned forward slightly and asked with a smile, "I wonder how many Spirit Stone Mr. Shi is prepared to offer, and for how long?"

Petrified Bone never expected that the other party would throw such a difficult problem at him.

He gritted his teeth and said, "Ten million, for a year's worth of advertising rights!"

Ten million. That's the amount an ordinary Spirit Transformation can accumulate in a lifetime. If they come from Spirit Transformation Aristocratic Clan, they'll have even more.

"Mr. Shi, you're really joking." Lu Yang smiled faintly, took out the storage ring given to him by the Chamber of Commerce, and placed it on the stone table.

"The three of us can earn six million by completing one mission. Ten million might not be enough, right?"

Lu Yang wasn't bragging. Judging from the rewards he'd received from each mission, six million this time was considered a small amount. His last mission involved taking Li Haoran out for a walk and incidentally establishing the Heavenly Court Sect. The mission before that involved killing a tiger demon and dealing with the cougars, and incidentally infiltrating the Immortal Sect. Those were all gains that couldn't be measured in Spirit Stone. Every mission yielded more than this one.

"Two thousand... no, thirty million!"

Petrified Bone's heart was bleeding. No one had ever used the "Dream Bubble" promotion. If it failed, all 30 million would be wasted.

Lu Yang remained as relaxed and carefree as ever. "One price, fifty million, one minute of promotion in the opening credits within a year, plus a scene in the fantasy film where you'll be eating barbecue skewers at the same restaurant again."

Vice Leader Shi was taken aback; he hadn't expected such a method of propaganda.

If the publicity is successful, 50 million isn't out of the question.

Thinking of the booming business of the barbecue restaurant, coupled with the deep pockets of the Heavenly Court Sect, Vice Sect Leader Shi gritted his teeth and declared, "Then fifty million it is!"

"Mr. Shi will be glad he partnered with us."

The second update will be around 11 PM.