Wang Changsheng opened the door and saw Wang Yaozu standing outside.
"Grandpa, did the Wang family say anything to me?"
Wang Yaozu shook his head and said: "I didn't say anything, I asked Mingzhong to entertain them. The Wang family is a big family of immortal cultivators and cannot be offended. Go out and meet them!"
When he came to the hall, Wang Changsheng saw a man and a woman. The woman was Wang Ruyan, and the man was a middle-aged man dressed as a Confucian scholar.
Wang Changsheng clasped his fists at Wang Ruyan and the middle-aged Confucian scholar, and said politely: "My lord, Wang Changsheng, I wonder if these two Taoist friends are here to give you any advice?"
"Wang Daoyou, Wang Shuhan, I heard from Ruyan that Wang Daoyou is an experienced puppet master?"
The middle-aged Confucian scholar gave a brief introduction and then went straight to the point.
"I am indeed a puppet master, but I can't say I have much experience."
Wang Changsheng looked humble.
Wang Shuhan glanced at Wang Yaozu and Wang Mingzhan, but hesitated to speak.
"Wang Daoyou, if you have anything to say, just say it straight, my grandfather and sixth uncle are not outsiders."
"That's the thing. Ruyan is very interested in the art of puppetry. I would like to ask Fellow Daoist Wang to teach Ruyan how to refine the puppet beast. In terms of reward, Fellow Daoist Wang will definitely be satisfied."
Wang Changsheng frowned. He taught Liu Yuerong how to refine the puppet beast. That was because Liu Yuerong's father was the head of Yaowang Valley. He would need to prepare spiritual water in the future and needed the help of a second-level alchemist, so he was willing to teach him. As for the Wang family, he could Don’t want to teach.
He didn't believe that Wang Ruyan was also interested in the art of puppets. This was obviously an excuse. If Wang Ruyan learned how to refine puppet beasts, it would only be a matter of time before the Wang family sold puppet beasts on a large scale.
Puppet beasts are the main source of income for the Wang family. There is still a certain market for puppet beasts on the market. Qingyang Sect also sells puppet beasts, but most of them are sold to other places. If the Wang family starts selling puppet beasts on a large scale, it will inevitably have an impact. to the Wang family’s income.
Yaowang Valley is famous for its alchemy skills in the immortal world of the Song Dynasty. The profit from elixirs is much higher than that of puppet beasts.
After hearing Wang Shuhan's words, Wang Yaozu and Wang Mingzhong frowned in unison.
Wang Changsheng shook his head and said tactfully: "I'm sorry, Fellow Daoist Wang, I am not very talented and knowledgeable, and I cannot teach Fairy Wang. Please ask Fellow Daoist Wang to hire another famous teacher!"
Wang Shuhan was not surprised by this, smiled, and then said: "Fellow Daoist Wang, let's do this! We provide the materials, and you help refine the puppet beast. For four materials, you will give us a second-level low-grade puppet beast. We will give you two hundred spirit stones for a second-level low-level puppet beast. The first-level puppet beast will be counted separately. Don’t refuse in a hurry. I will settle the account for you. Your Wang family only has two foundation-building monks, and only Qing. Lianshan's spiritual vein has limited strength. The puppet beasts you refine can only be sold in the Song Kingdom. There are not many stores and you can't sell many of them. If the puppet beasts are handed over to our Wang family, we can sell them. Better prices and you can reduce labor costs as well.”
"Fellow Daoist Wang, our Wang family really wants to cooperate with you. We will provide the materials and you can save labor costs. This is a win-win situation."
Wang Ruyan smiled at Wang Changsheng and said slowly.
It is true that the Wang family is the number one cultivating immortal family in the Song Dynasty, but the four major sects secretly exclude the Wang family, restrict the development of the Wang family, and weaken the Wang family whenever there is an opportunity.
The four major sects all wanted to win over the Wang family, but the Wang family played both sides. They didn’t want to offend anyone and had no clear stance. This violated the taboos of the four major sects. When the four major sects failed to win over the Wang family, they began to exclude the Wang family and the Wang family’s immortal cultivators. There are more than 400 people, and there are only more than 20 foundation-building monks. The monthly expenses are quite a lot.
As long as it is a business of earning spiritual stones, the Wang family wants to get involved. The Wang family is just a small family. Wang Shuhan believes that Wang Changsheng has no reason to reject his suggestion.
Wang Changsheng was a little moved and looked thoughtful.
One portion of the materials needed to refine a second-level puppet beast costs hundreds of spirit stones, and ten portions are thousands. The Wang family has to send people to Dafang City to purchase each time, and the quantity purchased each time is not large, which is extremely inconvenient. It is also easy for things to happen. In addition, the Wang family is just a small clan. If a large number of second-order puppet beasts are sold, some people will definitely be jealous. If the second-order puppet beasts are sold to the Wang family and the Wang family sells them on their behalf, the risk will be reduced. Of course, by doing this, the Wang family will definitely lose some profits, but in the long run, this is the best strategy.
Wang Changsheng pondered for a moment and said: "Fellow Daoist Wang, this matter is of great importance. Let me think about it carefully. Let's do this! After I think about it carefully, I will contact you and we will discuss the specific matters."
"Okay, okay, we live next door. Fellow Daoist Wang is welcome to come to our door at any time. We still have things to do, so we should take the first step."
Wang Shuhan agreed with a smile and left with Wang Ruyan.
After sending the two people away, Wang Changsheng casually released a soundproof cover to cover Wang Yaozu and Wang Mingzhong.
Wang Yaozu frowned and asked: "Changsheng, with four materials, can you refine a second-level puppet beast?"
"It can't be refined at the moment. At least five and at most seven ingredients can be used to refine one. You can slowly talk to the Wang family. If you can't reach an agreement, forget it. What I want to ask is, should we cooperate with the Wang family? I personally prefer to cooperate with the Wang family, but I would like to hear your opinions."
"Cooperating with the Wang family will definitely reduce some of the benefits, but it can also reduce labor costs. In the short term, we will suffer, but in the long term, cooperation with the Wang family will be beneficial to our development. The Wang family is the Song Dynasty. It is also easier for the No. 1 Immortal Cultivation Family to collect materials. It would also be easier to ask the Wang family to help find out about the heaven and earth spiritual water. Since you established the foundation, Mingyuan has sent many people to various cities to inquire, and even sent people to When we arrived in the Wei Kingdom, we didn't even find out about the Heaven and Earth Spiritual Water. This is not because the clan members are not paying attention, but because we don't have enough information, and the information that monks in the Qi Refining Stage can get is limited."
Wang Yaozu's analysis was clear and logical.
Wang Mingzhong thought for a moment and said: "There are too many interests involved in the cooperation between the two companies. I think it is better to go back to Qinglian Mountain to discuss it with my second uncle and brainstorm ideas. Don't act too hastily."
Wang Changsheng nodded and said: "What Uncle Qi said is, so be it! I will visit Wang Shuhan another day and make an appointment with him to discuss it."
"By the way, Changsheng, when I was wandering around with my fourth uncle yesterday, I found someone selling a hundred-year-old Xuanshui gourd. The meat of the Xuanshui gourd is edible and can also be used to refine water-based magic weapons. I heard from Fourth Brother He said, you are using the magic weapon left by Third Uncle. My fourth uncle and I pooled together some spiritual stones and bought a Xuanshui gourd. You can use it to refine the magic weapon!"
Wang Mingzhong said, taking out a blue gourd.
"Your seventh uncle gave up all his wealth to buy you this Xuanshui gourd. You will return the spirit stones to Ming Zhong later. It is not easy for him to save a few spirit stones."
Wang Yaozu said with a smile.
"Fourth Uncle, what you said is out of context. We are all a family, as we should be. Besides, I only took out the spiritual stones I had on me, but unlike you, I also sold the only two spiritual weapons I had on me! You I’m afraid the only desserts I bought for Chang Yue are left in my storage bag.”
When Wang Changsheng heard this, he was very moved and thanked him: "Thank you, Grandpa, Seventh Uncle."
He accepted the Xuanshui gourd, returned the spiritual stone to Wang Mingzhong, and wanted to help Wang Yaozu buy the spiritual weapon back, but Wang Yaozu refused: "I am already old, how many times can I come out? Whether it is a spiritual weapon or a spiritual talisman, I can no longer use it. After the Yutian Dharma Assembly, I will return to Qinglian Mountain to retire. I don’t plan to leave Qinglian Mountain again. Changsheng, Ming Zhong, the future of the family depends on you. I am already old and cannot help. What are you doing?"
Wang Mingzhong patted his chest and promised: "Fourth uncle, judging from what you said, you can take care of yourself in peace from now on! We will be the mainstay of the family."
"Yes! Grandpa, you can enjoy your happiness with peace of mind from now on!"
"Fourth uncle, seventh uncle, and ninth brother, breakfast is ready."
Wang Changyu came over and said with a smile.
Wang Changsheng and the other three agreed and went to have breakfast together.