hundredfold, a thousandfold increase in goods?
"Mr. Ryuu," upon hearing this, could not help but gasp for air.
He quickly understood what Qian Duoduo's "concerns" were.
The goods of the "Dragon Rider Merchant Association," such as Sage Dragon's Tooth Rice, Star Spirit Light Water, and Star Spirit Sand... were all rare and valuable "heavenly treasures"!
Once these "heavenly treasures" were released into the market, they would surely be snatched up.
Even more outrageous was the "Dragon Rider Merchant Association's" ridiculously low prices for these "heavenly treasures"!
Originally, this would have been a good thing.
Merchants doing business with the "Dragon Rider Merchant Association" would profit from every purchase.
Both parties would be happy!
However, if the "Dragon Rider Merchant Association's" cargo volume suddenly increased a hundredfold, a thousandfold, problems would arise!
The various merchant associations in "Three Immortals Port," including those in the three "Port Immortal Cities," all knew that doing business with the "Dragon Rider Merchant Association" was profitable. They would invest all their capital and frantically purchase the "Dragon Rider Merchant Association's" goods.
This would deal a fatal blow to the local commodity economy of "Three Immortals Port" and the three "Port Immortal Cities."
When merchant associations did business with the "Dragon Rider Merchant Association," they could earn over nine times their profit. Who would be willing to toil away at other businesses?
Once this commercial atmosphere formed.
The entire commercial system of "Three Immortals Island" would collapse completely, and no one would conduct legitimate business anymore, all turning to trade with the "Dragon Rider Merchant Association."
As a result, "Three Immortals Island's" commercial atmosphere would develop into an extremely distorted state, completely becoming a dumping ground for the "Dragon Rider Merchant Association."
This would be terrible news for the "Three Immortals Sword Sect."
In the future, the "Three Immortals Sword Sect" would have to purchase everything through the "Dragon Rider Merchant Association."
This would essentially mean the "Dragon Rider Merchant Association" indirectly controlling the "Three Immortals Sword Sect."
How could the "Three Immortals Sword Sect" tolerate such a situation?
The moment they sensed the crisis, they would act against the "Dragon Rider Merchant Association."
At that time, the "Dragon Rider Merchant Association" would not only be unable to do business but might even lose their lives.
Therefore, they needed to find a powerful "ally."
"Quasi-Saint Neon"!
If "Quasi-Saint Neon" became the common Saint Son of both the "Yingzhou Sword Sect" and the "Penglai Sword Sect," controlling both great sword sects single-handedly, the "Dragon Rider Merchant Association" would have the most powerful backing.
With this, the "Dragon Rider Merchant Association" would have nothing to worry about and could wholeheartedly dump goods onto "Three Immortals Island" and amass wealth!
Hmph!
What a "brilliant plan"!
"Mr. Ryuu" sneered.
He believed he had seen through the "Dragon Rider Merchant Association's" dark intentions, and his mindset immediately shifted from "passive" to "active."
With the change in his mindset, Mr. Ryuu's gaze towards Qian Duoduo became more piercing, filled with pressure.
"If you want my help, you can negotiate with me properly. Using yesterday's... method to scheme against me, I am very unhappy!"
Qian Duoduo chuckled, adopting a very accommodating attitude, and nodded in agreement.
"Yes, yes, you are absolutely right. It was my petty mind that judged a gentleman's heart. I was worried that Quasi-Saint Neon might covet the Dragon Rider Merchant Association's wealth and annex it..."
As he spoke, Qian Duoduo shook his head.
"Of course, with you by his side to advise him, I believe Quasi-Saint Neon will never do something as ungrateful as crossing the bridge and burning it!"
Hmph!
"Mr. Ryuu" snorted heavily upon hearing this.
How could he not understand that Qian Duoduo's planning of the "yesterday's scheme" was precisely to gain leverage over Mr. Ryuu, to make Mr. Ryuu firmly stand with the "Dragon Rider Merchant Association" and speak up for them, especially when "Quasi-Saint Neon" intended to annex the "Dragon Rider Merchant Association," Mr. Ryuu would surely intervene to stop it!
Foolish!
"Mr. Ryuu" sneered inwardly.
He secretly mocked Qian Duoduo's self-importance and wishful thinking.
Did this fatuous fellow really think a "Mirage Pearl" could control him, Mr. Ryuu?
Dream on!
The contents recorded in the "Mirage Pearl" posed a certain threat to "Mr. Ryuu," but not much!
For the grand cause of "Quasi-Saint Neon," Mr. Ryuu could abandon his integrity without hesitation!
When it was time to act against the "Dragon Rider Merchant Association," he would not hesitate and would not be threatened by the "Mirage Pearl."
However, at this moment, "Mr. Ryuu" did not immediately retaliate.
A sharp glint flashed in his eyes.
The "Dragon Rider Merchant Association" still had value to be exploited!
Qian Duoduo, with his "foolish wealth," was the perfect "tool for exploitation."
It had to be said that Qian Duoduo's words had truly struck a chord with "Mr. Ryuu."
Indeed, "Quasi-Saint Neon" was ambitious and brilliant, a natural king. Why should he be restricted and have his younger brother indirectly control the "Penglai Sword Sect"?
Wouldn't it be more appealing for "Quasi-Saint Neon" to act directly and control both the "Yingzhou Sword Sect" and the "Penglai Sword Sect" simultaneously?
It would be very appealing!
But this matter was not that easy!
The "Empty Saint Son" of the "Penglai Sword Sect," although personally incompetent and weak, had a good father.
If "Quasi-Saint Neon" truly wanted to break convention and control both great sword sects simultaneously, he would encounter unprecedented resistance.
This was much, much more difficult than having his younger brother, "Quasi-Saint East Eight," compete for the position of Saint Son of the "Penglai Sword Sect."
However, even the most difficult tasks always had solutions.
Money!
Yes, that's right, money!
As long as there was enough money, and a "financial offensive" paved the way, all problems would be easily solved.
Although the Yu family was deeply entrenched in the "Penglai Sword Sect," the entire "Penglai Sword Sect" was not the Yu family's property. There were many highly respected "Grand Elders" within the sect.
These old fellows, usually low-key, did not mean they lacked influence.
In fact, it was quite the opposite.
Each of these "Grand Elders" was a "super mighty being" capable of turning clouds with a flip of their hand and rain with the other.
If they united, they could fully withstand the pressure from the Yu family and help "Quasi-Saint Neon" ascend to the position of Saint Son of the "Penglai Sword Sect."
Of course, these "Grand Elders," being wise and experienced, would not undertake thankless tasks.
To gain their strong support for "Quasi-Saint Neon," they needed to be paid, and paid handsomely!
Although "Quasi-Saint Neon" was ambitious and strategic, possessing the talent to govern the world, he... had no money!
He could not afford to bribe those "Grand Elders."
So, who had money?
Mr. Ryuu's gaze shifted to the smiling Qian Duoduo.
The "Dragon Rider Merchant Association" had money!