"Marquis, what we've seen these past few days has truly opened our eyes."
After another day of visits, the Mystic Xin Marquis and his advisers returned to the courtyard residence where they were staying, unable to suppress their heartfelt amazement.
"We saw all sorts of spirit incense in the Incense Accumulation Sect's workshops. Anything they allowed us to inspect must be a well-established, ordinary product that can be supplied in bulk. If we can purchase them over the long term, or even manufacture them within our borders, they will surely benefit Great Qian enormously.
"As for precious goods such as the Three Treasures Floating Incense Pill and Enlightenment Incense, we haven't seen them ourselves, but they've been traded in the North Sea region for years. They must be rare treasures as well.
"These qualify as another branch of the Dao Path alongside the Artifact Refining Dao and Pill Dao, and they are extremely valuable to introduce. True Person Li Zhen here also seems interested in doing so. With this great achievement, you and the third prince will surely gain a firm foothold in Yue Province. Even if the worst should happen someday... you could still hold a region of your own, with the strength to stand unshaken!"
The Mystic Xin Marquis nodded slightly. In truth, he largely agreed with his adviser.
The struggle for the succession was perilous and unpredictable. Beyond ultimately ascending the throne, many other matters had to be considered as a whole.
Regardless, increasing their influence and standing could only help. If they could use the Incense Path to forge all of Yue Province into an iron stronghold, they could advance to attack or retreat to defend, ensuring an invincible position.
"We've seen quite a few products of the Incense Path lately. Together with the research we