"By the way, should we adjust the standards for recruiting new disciples?" Qian Renxue asked. "Right now, the worst disciple in the entire Outer Pavilion is already Soul Elder."
The first batch of disciples they recruited were not actually top-tier in talent. The reason they were able to make such progress in a short period of time was entirely due to the three basic resources that Luo Can provided every month: Soul Condensing Liquid, Yellow-Grade Soul Power Pill, and Five-fold diluted Reversal of Fate-Defying Lake Water.
However, the effects of these basic resources are ultimately limited. They are extremely effective in the first three months, allowing Spirit Master and Soul Grandmaster to improve rapidly. But once they reach the Soul Ancestor level, they can only barely maintain 30% of their cultivation speed.
"The standard remains the same," Luo Can shook his head and said, "But the age can be reduced to under twenty."
He paused, then added, "It doesn't matter if someone lacks talent; as long as they are willing to work hard and have a resilient character, the Fate Defying Pavilion can nurture them. But if someone's heart is wicked, even the highest talent will be a scourge."
"Yes, I understand." Qian Renxue nodded, a hint of understanding flashing in her eyes.
Indeed, the Fate Defying Pavilion has no shortage of resources, but it lacks reliable people. Luo Can's Fishing skills can provide an almost unlimited supply of all kinds of rare and precious materials. As long as the disciples are loyal and hardworking, they can be made into experts through sheer effort.
Three days later, in Yaowang Town, at the Ye Clan.
Ye Shengxin stood in the courtyard, watching the family members coming and going, a gratified smile on her face.
In less than a year, the Ye Clan's fortunes have changed dramatically.
The family, which had once declined due to the curse of the " Nine-Heart Begonia," has now recovered its vitality and expanded rapidly in business thanks to the backing of the Fate Defying Pavilion.
The new branches of Luo's Herb Shop have been confirmed to open in Barak City, the capital of the Balak Kingdom, and Silves City, the capital of the Silves Kingdom. At the same time, with its two exclusive elixirs, " Injury Recovery Pill " and " Soul Recovery Liquid," it has quickly opened up the market in Suotuo City.
What made Ye Shengxin even more gratified was that the Ye Clan's collateral branches, who had been disheartened by the Martial Soul Curse, had now rekindled their hope. Some were helping out at the herbal medicine shop, some were serving as stewards at the Fate Defying Pavilion, and some had even begun to try learning about Soul Tool... The entire family had regained its vitality.
"Father." Ye Qingyu walked over quickly, her face filled with excitement, holding a stack of account books in her hand. "Since the Suotuo City branch started selling Injury Recovery Pill and Soul Recovery Liquid, its sales have exceeded five thousand Gold Soul Coin in just seven days! At this rate, it will have a commanding lead over the other two branches for at least six months."
Ye Shengxin quickly took the ledger and flipped through it.
The total sales of the three pharmacies were:
Yaowang Town Main Store: 58 Gold Soul Coin
Nuoding City Branch: 247 Gold Soul Coin
Suotuo City Branch: 5219 Gold Soul Coin
"Five thousand two hundred and nineteen..." Ye Shengxin murmured, repeating the number, her eyes filled with shock. "Only seven days... seven days!"
"This is just the beginning." Ye Qingyu's eyes were full of excitement. "Following the Pavilion Master's advice, we originally planned to find a 'shill' at the Suotuo City branch to promote the product. But on the very day the pills arrived, a Soul Ancestor who had just finished Soul Fighting was seriously injured in the match. Normally, a healing-type Spirit Master would need to expend a lot of Soul Power and time to heal him, but he had another match the next day and couldn't wait any longer. With nowhere else to turn, he came and bought a Injury Recovery Pill."
She paused, her tone tinged with emotion:
"As a result, his injuries were almost fully recovered by the next morning! Now, Spirit Master are lining up to buy them every day, and the three-per-purchase limit is simply not enough. I estimate that this month, the sales of the Suotuo City herbal medicine shop... will exceed ten thousand Gold Soul Coin."
10,000 Gold Soul Coin.
This is a figure that would make any medium-sized family envious. And Luo Can achieved it with just one branch and two kinds of pills.
"Scarcity drives up value." Ye Shengxin closed the ledger, took a deep breath to calm herself, and said, " The Pavilion Master said that we must limit the quantity in the early stages. Even if production increases, we must maintain its scarcity in order to keep the price high."
"I understand." Ye Qingyu nodded, then, remembering something, added, "Also, the first batch of everyday Soul Tool has been completed. Hall Master Ju Zi asked when the Soul Tool shop will open?"
"The location has been chosen," Ye Shengxin said. "It's on the busiest street in Heaven Dou City. The shop is currently under renovation and is expected to open next month."
"Okay, I'll get back to Hall Master Ju Zi tomorrow."
Ye Shengxin looked at her daughter, a hint of emotion appearing in her eyes.
Once upon a time, the Ye Clan suffered a decline due to the curse of the Nine-Heart Begonia, with its members dwindling and its business shrinking. He thought he would never see the family's revival in his lifetime and could only watch helplessly as the Ye Clan gradually declined.
Unexpectedly, Luo Can's appearance not only broke the curse but also propelled the Ye Clan to new heights. Now, backed by the Fate Defying Pavilion and possessing exclusive elixirs, the Ye Clan's business empire is rapidly expanding... It all feels like a dream.
" The Ye Clan might actually be able to surpass the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect..." Ye Shengxin thought to himself, then shook his head, suppressing this overly bold idea.
The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect is incredibly wealthy and has a profound foundation, far surpassing the current Ye Clan. But... what about the future?
"Oh, right, Father," Ye Qingyu put away the account book, then added, "When I came back today, the Vice Pavilion Master told me to prepare to recruit new disciples."
"Oh?" Ye Shengxin quickly asked, "How do you plan to recruit them?"
Ye Qingyu paused for a moment, then organized her thoughts. "I plan to start registration in three days, lasting ten days, and recruit two hundred people. The age limit is twenty years old... Judging from the Vice Pavilion Master's words, the Pavilion Master still prioritizes character first, and talent second."
"Yes, then we'll do as the Pavilion Master wishes." Ye Shengxin nodded repeatedly. He paused, then asked curiously, "Tell me, which disciples in the Pavilion are currently outstanding? I've heard that the Outer Pavilion has produced quite a few talented individuals recently."
A hint of admiration flashed in Ye Qingyu's eyes:
"There are quite a few. For example, Yang Gang, whom I mentioned to my father before, is now a level 58 Spirit King. Before setting off to explore the Far North, he exchanged for a Black-Grade Body Refining Pill to prepare for absorbing his sixth Spirit Ring. He said... he wants to challenge a 30,000-year-old Spirit Ring."
"Thirty thousand years?!" Ye Shengxin was startled. "You've got some nerve! Ordinary Spirit Emperor only have a sixth Spirit Ring that's a little over ten thousand years old. You dare to challenge thirty thousand years with Seventh Spirit Ring...?"
"With the Pavilion Master here, what's there to be afraid of?" Ye Qingyu said confidently. "And Li Qing has also exchanged for a piece of Ten-Thousand Year Whale Rubber and is currently in seclusion trying to break through to level fifty Spirit King. Once the two of them break through, the first batch of Inner Pavilion Disciple' assessment can be officially put on the agenda."
Ye Shengxin nodded repeatedly, her eyes filled with satisfaction.
How long has the Fate Defying Pavilion been established? Less than a year. Yet it has already cultivated so many outstanding disciples. Given time, how powerful will the Fate Defying Pavilion become as these disciples grow?
As the two were talking, a member of the Ye Clan rushed over, his face filled with anxiety. "Patriarch, Miss, Sect Master Ning of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect has come to visit, saying he wants to discuss cooperation!"
Ye Qingyu and Ye Shengxin exchanged a glance, both with a deep sense of surprise in their eyes.
Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect?
Why would the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, a sect with immense wealth and known as the "Number One Support Sect in the World," suddenly visit and want to discuss cooperation?
After a long silence, Ye Shengxin finally said in a deep voice:
"Please let him in."