"Since you have your own plans, I won't interfere too much. However, remember one thing: no matter what difficulties you encounter, the Body Sect will always be your support."
"Teacher, don't worry, I won't let you down."
Du Busi laughed, turned around and waved:
"Alright, you'd better get back to what you're doing. Remember to come back early; there's a ton of stuff waiting for you at the sect."
Toji watched as Du Busi's figure disappeared into the depths of the forest, then turned and sped off towards Heaven Dou City.
Heaven Dou City remains as prosperous as ever.
Toji I walked along the familiar streets, I felt the hustle and bustle and vitality of the city.
In three years, Heaven Dou City has not changed much.
Soon, he arrived at a shop managed by Liang Wu.
This shop mainly deals in Soul Tool and some rare cultivation resources. Although it is not large in scale, it is quite famous in Heaven Dou City.
"Boss, you're back."
The shopkeeper, seeing Toji, hurried over, his face full of surprise.
Toji asked, "Where is Liang Wu?"
The shopkeeper replied respectfully, "Lord Liang is already waiting for you at the designated location; you'll see when you get there."
"Good."
Toji he went into the shop and upstairs.
This is a restaurant for entertaining guests; it's quite expensive.
Following his usual route, Toji went to the corner and, sure enough, saw Liang Wu waving at him.
After Toji sat down opposite him, Liang Wu poured tea and pushed the best dishes in front of Toji.
"The chopsticks and bowls have all been washed."
"Hmm." Toji picked up his chopsticks and took a bite of meat. He had to admit that delicious food could indeed arouse primal desires.
It's undeniably delicious.
His large appetite remained intact; as he ate, he said:
"Report."
Liang Wu immediately spoke:
"Sir, business has been going well lately, everything is going smoothly. The Soul Engineer Competition has also started, and this is the first bit of money we've earned."
As he spoke, Liang Wu took out a pen and notebook and wrote a number in the notebook.
More than ten million...
Toji's lips twitched violently upon seeing the number.
Profits... so high?
Just from the fact that he splits the profits 70/30 with those nobles, he could get over seven million.
This is just the profit from one simple match; it's far more than what you'd make in the Soul Fighting Arena.
"Because we were the first in the Heaven Dou Empire to get a piece of the pie, the market is naturally huge," Liang Wu grinned. "In the Heaven Dou Empire, most Soul Master still hold traditional views and don't even look down on Soul Tool."
"In another ten years or so, or perhaps when war breaks out again with the Sun Moon Empire, they might place even greater emphasis on Soul Tool."
"We're now at the forefront of the industry. As the saying goes, 'If you're standing in the right place at the right time, even a pig can fly!'"
Toji nodded in satisfaction and stuffed another piece of meat into his mouth:
What about the Soul Tool business?
"The profits aren't as high as from the competitions, but it's still around a million. However, in the long run, this business is the most stable."
Liang Wu bluntly stated:
"If the lab can invent more products that are easy to mass-produce, cost-effective, practical, and at a level between three and five for Soul Tool, we might be able to earn even more."
"We can just cooperate with the royal family of the Heaven Dou Empire then!"
"That kid Li Xuanfeng has connections, doesn't he?"
"I'll go back to the lab and ask; it might be almost ready by then." Toji spat out the bone and continued eating, saying, "How's the market opening going?"
"We've already established a market presence in cities large and small, and we have connections. With the Body Sect as our backing, they've naturally given us plenty of face. Let's all make money together!"
Liang Wu said with a smile.
That's true.
Toji strongly agrees with this point.
Use the appropriate method to solve the problem depending on the type of person you are dealing with.
Those who lack money can use money to solve problems; those who lack resources can use resources to solve problems.
If all else fails, force can be used.
Over the past three years, he has Toji called upon many disciples of the Body Sect to come down the mountain to help.
When the disciples of the Body Sect step in, the effect is phenomenal.
When everyone heard that the Body Sect, the most mysterious sect in the world, was going to help them make money, they all rushed to get on board.
"Right now, the most diligent are still those nobles who cooperate with us. Seeing any profit, they're itching to pounce and take a big bite," Liang Wu chuckled. "With their connections and resources, our market can be said to have spread throughout the entire Heaven Dou Empire."
"Then it'll be Gold Soul Coin accumulating Gold Soul Coin, I wonder how much I can earn, hahaha -- I can't even imagine it."
Liang Wu felt that the best decision he had ever made was to loyally follow Toji.
He has now achieved financial freedom and can now soar freely in a mountain made of Gold Soul Coin.
After his initial excitement, Liang Wu began to deliver bad news:
"However, there was still one unexpected situation."
"That's normal. Nothing is ever too smooth. Where?" Toji had already calmly finished off the four or five plates of food in front of her.
Liang Wu was already used to Toji's tastes. "It's Heaven Dou City."
"This is where the biggest profits are, and of course we don't want to miss it. But when we tried to expand our business to Heaven Dou City, it either didn't go smoothly, or the officials found excuses to obstruct us."
"They keep saying we're missing documents here, missing documents there, they're just trying to find ways to mess with us and prevent us from making money in Heaven Dou City."
"We can't even hold the Soul Engineer Competition in Heaven Dou City, otherwise, the money we've earned would probably be double what it is now."
"Have you tried to find someone to handle this?" Toji frowned.
"We've tried everything, even bribing the higher-ups, but those greedy devils don't refuse gifts and still handle things the same way. There's nothing we can do."
"Going against the officials doesn't benefit us at all. We can only keep giving them gifts until they're fed, and maybe then they'll be willing to cooperate with us."
"What kind of people did you hire?"
Toji had already finished all the food in the room, took a sip of tea, and slowly wiped his mouth with a tissue.
"You know... those low-level officials, right?" Liang Wu said with a forced smile. "You know, even the smallest officials are the most adept at currying favor..."
Have you ever heard the saying...?
Toji paused for a moment, then continued:
"If your connections aren't strong enough, they'll not only take your money, they'll take your life."
"Stop giving gifts to those lower-level leaders; it only wastes more resources."
"Then who should we turn to? Even those nobles are no match for them," Liang Wu said, looking troubled.
"Could it be that you, sir, have some connections?"
"Of course."
Toji laughed; his laugh was very cheerful.
"Let's go directly to the city lord of Heaven Dou City."
Liang Wu's smile froze instantly.
"Looking for... looking for him? Didn't you have a grudge against him?"
Toji calmly drinking tea:
"When faced with self-interest, nothing else matters."