Gambler's mentality!
Hunger marketing!
From the perspective of modern people, Hao Ren's "blind box auction" was not a particularly impressive tactic.
However, in the world of cultivation, where such "flashy" commercial methods had never appeared before, Hao Ren's "blind box auction" was astonishing!
All the powerful cultivators were completely convinced.
They were filled with excitement and passion, actively participating in every auction.
The winning bids grew higher and higher.
Hao Ren profited immensely.
The various powerful cultivators were also very happy.
Some profited.
They happily acquired a large quantity of "Dong Xuan Mi Ling" at relatively low prices!
Some lost.
A large amount of "heavenly materials and earthly treasures" were distributed, yielding only a small number of "Dong Xuan Mi Ling."
Those who lost did not resent Hao Ren, only blaming their poor luck.
...
Qian Duoduo, who had participated throughout the entire process, elevated his admiration for Hao Ren to an entirely new level!
The master was truly amazing!
The master was so skilled even in "commerce"!
The master was simply an omnipotent deity!
Qian Duoduo's horizons were broadened, opening a new world for him.
Oh, so this was how "business" could be conducted.
Could similar tactics be applied to the sales of "Sheng Xian Long Ya Mi" and "Long Ya Mi Jiu"?
As it turned out, Qian Duoduo, the "front man" chosen by Hao Ren and a tool for selling "Sheng Xian Long Ya Mi" and "Long Ya Mi Jiu," was indeed a genius in commerce!
Qian Duoduo went into seclusion for three days and three nights, and he "enlightened."
Upon emerging, Qian Duoduo employed a series of high-end strategies and began to vigorously expand his "commercial empire."
He set his sights on those powerful cultivators from other regions.
These individuals were all foolish and wealthy, and they were the perfect targets for "harvesting."
Step one, implement a membership system!
"Fellow Daoist, come and see this 'Sheng Xian Long Ya Mi.' Not only does it contain a trace of dragon qi, but it also possesses the miraculous effect of 'sage's scripture recitation.' This was personally planted by the master, and it is priceless. Do you want it?"
"Fellow Daoist, come and see this 'Long Ya Mi Jiu.' It is fragrant, mellow, and tastes superb. It offers immense benefits for cultivation advancement, enlightenment, and breakthroughs. Do you want it?"
Yes!
They wanted it desperately!
Fang Tian and a group of other powerful cultivators' eyes gleamed, their heads nodding so eagerly they almost fell off.
In the past few days, Fang Tian and the others had watched Zhong Xuanzi and others consume "Sheng Xian Long Ya Mi" and drink "Long Ya Mi Jiu," and they had been almost drooling with envy.
They wanted to buy it with money, but they had no way to do so.
Zhong Xuanzi and the others couldn't even get enough for themselves, so how could they possibly sell it?
Now, Qian Duoduo had stepped forward to solve this problem.
To obtain "Sheng Xian Long Ya Mi" and "Long Ya Mi Jiu," it was simple: just become a "member" through him.
Some of the smart cultivators, with their astute minds, were not so easily fooled. They immediately asked Qian Duoduo how much it cost to become a member.
If the price was too high, they would not accept!
Qian Duoduo was prepared. He chuckled and shook his head, stating: "It costs no money!"
What?!
Such a thing exists!
The cultivators were excited, thrilled, almost jumping up!
They flocked towards Qian Duoduo, surrounding him and clamoring to become "members."
Qian Duoduo shook his head again, speaking slowly and deliberately.
"Becoming a member does not cost money, but there is a qualification requirement. You must purchase at least three grains of Sheng Xian Long Ya Mi or three bottles of Long Ya Mi Jiu to be eligible for Bronze membership!"
"Bronze members enjoy various benefits, including a 1% discount on all items, and a birthday blessing during your birthday month..."
Everyone was taken aback. What kind of requirement was this?
They had come precisely to purchase "Sheng Xian Long Ya Mi" and "Long Ya Mi Jiu."
Furthermore, there were all sorts of "benefits" for becoming a member.
They had to become members!
Once again, everyone eagerly surrounded Qian Duoduo, requesting to become members.
Qian Duoduo processed the memberships for the first three individuals, and then he decisively ended his business.
"I apologize, fellow Daoists. All membership slots for today have been issued. Please come back early tomorrow!"
Ah, only three "membership slots" were available. This was too few!
The powerful cultivators expressed their regret and annoyance.
Why hadn't they pushed forward a little earlier? If they had tried harder, perhaps they would have successfully become "members." Alas!
...
It turned out that "hunger marketing" was truly an unfailing tactic.
With this single move, Qian Duoduo whetted everyone's appetite and made them flock to the "membership slots."
Every time Qian Duoduo appeared, the powerful cultivators would rush forward on their own accord, begging him to process their memberships, without him even needing to shout.
Business was booming!
A small number of "lucky ones" successfully became members, while the majority of cultivators gained nothing. Watching others feast and drink, they were filled with envy.
At this point, they all thought to themselves.
Alas!
If only I could obtain a "membership slot." Even if it required favors or money, it wouldn't matter...
When everyone's "mentality" reached a certain tipping point, a piece of gossip began to spread among the circles of powerful cultivators.
"Hey, hey, fellow Daoist, have you heard the latest reliable news? I heard there's a way to get extra membership slots!"
"Really? Are you sure it's not a scam?"
"Oh, it's absolutely true! Some fellow Daoists have already succeeded! It is said that the person selling the membership slots has very strong connections!"
"Is that so? What is their background?"
"Fellow Daoist, I'm only telling you, don't spread it around!"
"Don't worry, fellow Daoist, my lips are famously tight!"
"The identity of that person is... the master's mount, the Azure-Eyed Purple Gold Hu!"
"Wow! Their connections are that strong!"
"Yes, it's just that the mount is greedy and its hands are dark, and the price it asks is exceptionally high!"
"Alas! Let the price be high. Anyway, I brought enough wealth on this trip, so I'm not afraid to spend it..."
...
Similar conversations were constantly unfolding within the circles of powerful cultivators.
Later, in the quiet of the night.
Some powerful cultivators would stealthily creep towards the cave entrance, where a "divine beast" had long been waiting in the darkness.
"You know the rules, right?"
A certain divine beast growled.
The "fat parrot" beside it immediately lowered its voice and spoke with the tone of a weathered and experienced underworld boss.
"Money in hand, goods in hand!"
The sneaky powerful cultivators nodded repeatedly.
"We know, we know! We understand the rules!"
As they spoke, they took out storage bags one after another and respectfully placed them on the ground.
The certain divine beast, exuding an imposing aura, glanced at them dismissively without even looking.
The "fat parrot" understood. It hopped forward, opened all the storage bags, and after carefully inspecting them, it said to the certain divine beast:
"Brother, no problem!"
The certain divine beast nodded.
The "fat parrot" then took out "membership jade talismans," quickly recorded the information of each powerful cultivator into them, and then handed the talismans to the cultivators.
The powerful cultivators accepted them with trembling hands, their faces filled with excitement.
A transaction was thus smoothly completed.