Ever since Chen Shuangbai helped Gao Hao win the Pearl-Seeking Contest, Gao Hao's status in Jade Wave Immortal Market has been rising steadily.
Seeing his remarkable abilities, the old fogies in his lineage all placed bets, allowing Gao Hao to defeat several of his older brothers and sisters in one fell swoop. Now, among the younger generation of the Gao Clan family, he can be considered one of the top performers.
Given his status, he naturally cannot go out easily.
However, when Gao Hao heard that friction was gradually emerging among the twelve kingdoms in the country, he wanted to do something.
War inevitably involves the trading of massive amounts of goods.
The business opportunities it presents are enough to attract any discerning businessman.
Chen Shuangbai cupped his hands and smiled, "Brother Gao, it's been a long time! You're even more dashing than before."
Gao Hao quickly returned the greeting, a sincere smile on his face, "Brother Chen, you flatter me. My meager skills are nowhere near as impressive as your glorious exploits at Wild Geese South Pass, where you slaughtered many and terrified the enemy."
Chen Shuangbai's heart skipped a beat, wondering if this fellow had been here for several days, or if he had just arrived.
How can you know so much about your own affairs?
Chen Shuangbai, however, was unaware of this.
Gao Hao only arrived half a day ago.
He knew about Chen Shuangbai's deeds because of this.
This is partly because he initially chose Chen Shuangbai because of her potential, and a person with high potential cannot hide their brilliance no matter where they are placed.
As for why he knew about Chen Shuangbai's rampage during the Battle of Wild Geese South Pass...
That's naturally because of Gao Hao's "money power".
Upon his arrival, he immediately instructed his attendant to take the Spirit Stone to inquire with the local cultivators. After several handfuls of Spirit Stone were used, the cultivators were so eager to reveal even the color of their underwear.
For Gao Hao, anything that can be solved with Spirit Stone is not a difficult problem.
After learning about Chen Shuangbai's deeds, Gao Hao immediately arranged for someone to find Lin Jingtao, and then, as an old friend, asked Lin Jingtao to find Chen Shuangbai and bring him to see her.
Chen Shuangbai had a fairly good impression of this young master and didn't give him any attitude.
After exchanging a few pleasantries, Gao Hao led Chen Shuangbai and Lin Jingtao onto the imperial carriage.
The interior space of the vehicle was much more spacious than it appeared from the outside, presumably due to the arrangement of some kind of spatial expansion formation. Such formations vary in strength; even a Foundation Establishment Realm could set up a weaker one.
The interior was exquisitely furnished, with all kinds of spiritual tea and fruits available, and two pretty maids standing by.
Lin Jingtao had never been to sea before, and seeing the abundance of the sea for the first time, his eyes lit up. Looking around, he exclaimed, "The sea is truly prosperous!"
Gao Hao smiled, instructed a maid to pour a cup of spiritual tea for the two of them, and then got down to business.
Based on his understanding of Chen Shuangbai, Gao Hao knew that getting straight to the point was much better than guessing.
"Brother Chen, I've come here today to do business with you... or rather, with the Jade Spring Sect behind you!"
Chen Shuangbai took a sip of tea, already having guessed what was going on, and asked calmly, "What kind of business is Brother Gao interested in?"
"And... Brother Gao, are you here representing yourself, or on behalf of the Jade Wave Immortal Market?"
"In a sense, if this deal goes through, I can represent the Jade Wave Immortal Market."
Gao Hao pondered for a moment before saying this.
Chen Shuangbai was slightly surprised.
He discovered that Gao Hao was much smarter this time compared to the last time.
Lin Jingtao listened silently without replying.
Chen Shuangbai is True Disciple, he is not.
Therefore, Chen Shuangbai has a higher priority in representing the Jade Spring Sect.
Seeing that Chen Shuangbai had no intention of refuting him, Gao Hao continued, "Pills, Law Artifact, and talismans. These three are currently the most consumed and scarce resources on the battlefield."
"My Gao Clan has been operating in the East Sea for hundreds of years and has established deep cooperative relationships with many alchemy workshops and equipment stores, Higher Vehicle a stable supply of high-quality goods. If the Jade Spring Sect is willing to sign a long-term supply contract with my Gao Clan, I can guarantee that the price will be at least 10% lower than the market price, and that we will be given priority in supply without any delays."
Chen Shuangbai gave a half-smile and replied, "Leaving aside whether this deal can go through, if it's just a 10% discount... Brother Gao, are you unwilling to concede?"
Gao Hao's face immediately fell, and he began to complain bitterly, saying, "Brother Chen, one-tenth is already quite a lot. Not to mention the vast distance between the sea and the mainland, Jing Kingdom is not even on the coast, so merchant caravans face considerable risks when traveling!"
Chen Shuangbai said, "Although Jing Kingdom is not on the coast, it is only separated from the sea by Ning Country. Three Sects of Ning Country... oh no, now it should be four factions. They rely on the Spirit Gauze Sea and deal with your family every day. This trade route is extremely safe. Why would they attack your family's caravan for no reason?"
Gao Hao wasn't embarrassed by Chen Shuangbai's words; instead, he laughed heartily.
"Brother Chen, you are indeed very perceptive! Nothing can be hidden from you."
"However... my family transported all sorts of spiritual items across the sea, which involved risks, as you are probably aware of..."
As they talked...
Gao Hao suddenly spread his hands and said, "Forget it, let's not beat around the bush."
Chen Shuangbai.
Then this young master from the Gao Clan said, "What the Gao Clan wants is not just this war profit, but also the opportunity for long-term cooperation with the Jade Spring Sect after the war."
" The Jade Spring Sect produces pills with stable output and Higher Vehicle quality, ranking among the top sects in the country skilled in alchemy... Moreover, the [ Mystic Light Illuminating Life Pill ] that Brother Chen took out last time is a rare pill at sea, capable of Spirit Transformation."
"Now you should understand, Brother Chen, right?"
After hearing Gao Hao's words, Chen Shuangbai immediately understood.
After all that, it turns out that what this young master Gao really had his eye on was the [ Mystic Light Illuminating Life Pill ], a tempting prize.
Oh, wait, that's not right.
Although the [ Mystic Light Illuminating Life Pill ] is scarce, the vast market for basic pills is clearly more lucrative in terms of Spirit Stone.
His real target is most likely the Jade Spring Five Pills of the Jade Spring Sect.
Easy to refine, effective, and widely applicable... Most importantly, the pills made using the Water Method Alchemy Technique of the Jade Spring Sect have fewer toxic substances and are more suitable for long-term use.
Chen Shuangbai did not rush to answer, but nodded seriously and said, "This matter is not something I can decide; I need to report it to my sect's True Person."
Gao Hao nodded and said, "Of course."
Not long after.
Chen Shuangbai Gao Hao into Wild Geese South Pass and arrived at the central hall.
Old True Person He was not present; only True Person Mei and True Person Shi, who had already surrendered to the Jade Spring Sect, were there. True Person Shi was dressed in a black robe and had an expression that said "keep away" on his face, treating him as if he were invisible.
Gao Hao had seen the Golden Core cultivators of the Gao Clan before... but compared to his own family's several Golden Core ancestors...
The person before us, True Person Mei of the Jade Spring Sect, had a pure and serene appearance. He did not deliberately release any pressure, but the aura of Golden Core True Person naturally permeated the entire hall, demonstrating his profound cultivation.
" Gao Hao of the Azure Wave Gao Clan Jade Wave Immortal Market pays respects to True Person Mei!"