After some discussion, everyone finally settled on the details of Li Chen's entry into the local market and the opening of his business.
Li Chen could conduct these businesses, but so could other Master Artisans-even some Puppet Master Craftsmen who specialized in a particular discipline!
But it went without saying that on his own territory, he would naturally reap the greatest benefits.
Li Chen now had considerable attainments as a Puppet Master and possessed a Spirit Peak. Whether in capital, connections, or business conditions, he ranked among the best in the area. These advantages were more than enough to set him on a virtuous cycle of development and lay the foundation for future prosperity.
Yet precisely because of this, a measure of restraint would benefit the Market District's prosperity and growth. There was no need to squeeze every last drop out of everything; enough was enough.
After the discussion, Dong Pengfei drew Li Chen aside and said privately, "Fellow Daoist Li, there's something I'd like to discuss with you."
"What is it?" Li Chen asked curiously.
Dong Pengfei said, "Didn't I mention earlier that this area needs a favorable environment to attract traveling merchants and gather talented people from far and wide?"
Li Chen nodded and looked at him.
Dong Pengfei said, "Actually, I learned from my Lineage that several Wandering Rogue Cultivators have arrived in Sea Eye City. They're looking for newly opened Spirit Peak Blessed Lands where they can put down roots and develop."
"Your Broad Cloud Peak has more than a dozen subsidiary peaks of various sizes, and within a hundred-li radius, there are dozens of spirit valleys and False Blessed Lands. It's time you considered recruiting subordinates and taking your development further!"
This was indeed a common approach. As a Peak Master, Li Chen could use