Earning Franchise Fees, Arriving at Hundred-Zhang Cliff (2/2)

Time flew by and the next day arrived.

Early one morning, Xu Changqing, Hu Bugui, and Zhao Ziyue gathered together again, then took their belongings and flew towards [Foundry Peak].

"Those three guys really did come!"

"I've made barbecue this time too, so who's afraid of who?"

"Although my watermelons aren't top-grade, Spirit Rice Wine isn't top-grade, they're cheap!"

The moment Xu Changqing and his two companions appeared, many of their colleagues became alert.

Pairs of eyes were fixed intently on them.

Customers who had tried the barbecue the day before immediately turned up their noses and crowded around.

Many people showed expressions of disgust towards the food in their hands and mouths.

He vomited before he had finished eating, and even threw the rest on the ground.

Then, holding the Spirit Stone, he approached Xu Changqing and the other two.

Meanwhile, the competitor's stall was almost deserted.

This shows that Xu Changqing and his team cultivated a considerable number of fans in just one day.

In comparison, the expressions on the faces of their peers must have been extremely unpleasant.

But it wasn't over yet; Xu Changqing's next action left them utterly hopeless.

Hu Bugui arranged the shelves.

Grilling meat.

Apply barbecue seasoning while doing so.

As the rich aroma filled the air, customers' mouths watered.

Xu Changqing suddenly pulled out a "GG" card with three large characters on it.

What?

Eat for free!

Holy crap, it's free!

"This is to thank all our customers for their support yesterday!"

"Quick, squeeze in!"

This move instantly snatched away the few customers remaining at the other stalls, effectively monopolizing the market.

"Damn it!" Seeing this scene, countless colleagues gritted their teeth, their hearts bleeding.

Seeing that things were about right, Xu Changqing gave Zhao Ziyue a wink.

The latter understood immediately and walked to the other side.

Soon, he arrived at a stall that had no customers.

The stall owner was a female cultivator who had awakened Fire Spiritual Root.

She has considerable experience, insights, and skills in grilling meat.

Unfortunately, they lost out because of the barbecue seasoning.

No matter how hard you try, you can't recreate the taste of the roasted meat from Hu Bugui's hands in a short period of time.

Zhao Ziyue said with a smile, "Fellow Daoist, you don't want to... lose money, do you?"

"Weren't you with those two guys over there?" Liu Meng asked in surprise.

Zhao Ziyue nodded slightly. "Yes, we're together. My Zhao Ziyue."

Liu Meng snorted, "You surnamed Zhao, are you here to laugh at me?"

"Of course not."

Zhao Ziyue grinned and said, "I'm here to discuss a collaboration with you."

Upon hearing this, Liu Meng's gaze immediately went blank. "You want to cooperate with me?"

Zhao Ziyue pointed to the opposite side and said, "See how popular our stall is?"

Upon hearing this, Liu Meng nodded subconsciously. "I saw it."

Zhao Ziyue coaxed patiently, "Do you... want your business to be just as booming?"

Liu Meng's expression changed slightly. She couldn't help but look the man in front of her up and down. Seeing that he looked like a bookworm, she hesitated for a moment, then asked, "What is the price?"

Zhao Ziyue shrugged. "Don't worry, I don't want you."

You can join our team for just ten Mid-Grade Spirit Stones.

Thus, you can get the barbecue seasoning recipe for free.

Liu Meng exclaimed in surprise, "Ten Mid-Grade Spirit Stone!"

Seeing the other party's reaction, Zhao Ziyue couldn't help but curl his lip. "You think it's too expensive?"

I'd better choose another one!

After all, only smart people can make big money.

He turned and left, not wanting to waste any more time.

As he walked, he muttered to himself, "Oh dear, I only earned 60 Mid-Grade Spirit Stone yesterday!"

"Fellow Daoist, please wait!" Upon hearing about this astonishing gain, Liu Meng quickly ran forward.

Zhao Ziyue raised an eyebrow. "What?"

Liu Meng took a deep breath. "Ten Mid-Grade Spirit Stone stones for a barbecue seasoning recipe?"

Just thinking about how someone else's earnings yesterday amounted to a full 60 Mid-Grade Spirit Stone...

She felt immense envy and jealousy.

Zhao Ziyue nodded and said, "If you're worried, we can sign Spirit Talisman Contract."

"My name is Liu Meng. Fellow Daoist Zhao, please wait a moment. I'll go and gather ten Mid-Grade Spirit Stone right away." At this moment, Liu Meng wished she could grow wings and fly away.

If you miss this chance to make a fortune.

She feels like every time she's sleeping, she wakes up and slaps herself hard.

Upon seeing this, Zhao Ziyue immediately returned to Xu Changqing and Hu Bugui's side.

Xu Changqing asked, "How is it?"

Zhao Ziyue whispered, "A female Daoist has already shown interest and is currently preparing Spirit Stone."

Xu Changqing was very satisfied. "Very good."

Develop one person first, and then wait until others see that she's making money.

Naturally, more people will hand over Spirit Stone in exchange for the barbecue seasoning recipe.

Are ten Mid-Grade Spirit Stone a lot?

It seems like a lot, but it's not actually that much.

It's stuck in a limbo, somewhere in between.

Ordinary cultivators could take it out by gritting their teeth and stomping their feet.

As long as you can recoup your costs, then you're not at a loss.

If business is booming and the profits exceed ten Mid-Grade Spirit Stones, then it's definitely a huge profit.

How much longer do we have to wait?

Hu Bugui couldn't help but say, "I want to go fishing at Black Dragon Pool!"

Xu Changqing replied, "Soon."

Not long after, Liu Meng rushed back.

He stood in front of the three people.

Her gaze darted back and forth between Hu Bugui, Xu Changqing, and Zhao Ziyue.

Finally, I looked around at the densely packed customers.

Seeing so many people enjoying their meal, her heart began to pound.

If all these people could become his customers.

Wouldn't that mean... we've struck it rich?

Zhao Ziyue asked, "Fellow Daoist Liu, have you gathered Spirit Stone?"

Liu Meng immediately took out ten Mid-Grade Spirit Stones: "Of course."

Each person who joins receives ten Mid-Grade Spirit Stones.

What if there are ten people?

Even a hundred people?

Suddenly, Zhao Ziyue became even more enthusiastic. "Fellow Daoist Liu is indeed a smart man; you deserve to be rich."

Liu Meng suddenly hugged ten Mid-Grade Spirit Stones to her chest and said seriously, "Let's sign the Spirit Talisman Contract first."

"Of course." Zhao Ziyue immediately took out a blank Contract Talisman.

As everyone knows, signing a contract is equivalent to being recognized by the Immortal Sect.

If anyone goes back on their word or denies it, officials from the Punishment Department will come knocking.

Zhao Ziyue complied with the requirements and handed over the barbecue seasoning recipe.

Liu Meng handed over ten Mid-Grade Spirit Stone as a franchise fee.

Xu Changqing said, "Lao Hu, teach Fellow Daoist Liu how to apply barbecue seasoning."

"Okay," Hu Bugui replied.

Next, Liu Meng began learning how to apply barbecue seasoning.

It's actually not troublesome at all; in fact, it's very simple.

The slightly difficult part is mainly the ratio of the barbecue seasoning.

But not long after, Liu Meng said she had learned it.

They even tried it a few times, and some of them did it quite well.

Xu Changqing and his two companions tasted each one and found that the cooking time, texture, and flavor were all surprisingly good.

Hu Bugui immediately announced, "Ladies and gentlemen, we have finished all the barbecue for today."

"What?"

"So fast?"

"I haven't had enough yet!"

The customers all looked surprised upon hearing this.

However, Hu Bugui did not offer any further explanation, but immediately put the things away.

Immediately afterwards, the three of them rode on the Big-Leaf Grass and quickly left the area.

"Our opportunity has arrived!" Just as the other competitors were eager to try.

At this moment, Liu Meng revealed a confident smile and started setting up her stall again.

And the spirit beast meat she roasted.

In terms of both texture and taste, it's even better than Hu Bugui.

This immediately attracted many customers who hadn't left.

Enter money-making mode in minutes.

Meanwhile, the three who left on the Big-Leaf Grass began to divide the Spirit Stone.

A total of ten Mid-Grade Spirit Stones.

Xu Changqing holds 70%, therefore he receives seven medals.

Hu Bugui holds 20%, therefore he takes two coins.

Zhao Ziyue he would take one-tenth of the prize, therefore he took one piece.

"Although it's less than yesterday, it only took half an hour today!" Hu Bugui exclaimed in amazement.

Xu Changqing instructed, "From now on, you all continue as you are today. Lao Hu will do the grilling, and Lao Zhao will recruit people."

As for myself... I'll still be farming, of course.

"Okay." The two people next to him nodded in unison.

Before long, they arrived at the Hundred-Zhang Cliff where Black Dragon Pool was located!