Changsheng Xiuxian: I can see through everything

Chapter 175: Wanzhu Tao Family (Please subscribe)

Chen Xuan thought about it.

"Fugui, call Fan Xiuxue over."

After Fan Xiuxue came over, Chen Xuan asked, "Are there any plans to purchase the Lingzhu Forest?"

"I've got some clues, and I was just about to report it to Master Chen."

Many cultivation families have spiritual bamboo industries.

Ten thousand spiritual bamboos may seem like a lot, but to a foundation-building family with a large territory, they are nothing.

"There are three cultivation families nearby, each with a large area of spiritual bamboo land. They are the Tao family of Wanzhu Mountain, the Lu family of Baishi Mountain, and the Liang family of Dongyang Mountain."

"Have you talked to them yet?"

Fan Xiuxue showed a trace of guilt.

"We've discussed it, but no one is willing to sell it. Even if they do, the price is much higher than usual."

"What's the price?"

"The Tao and Lu families both charge five spirit stones for one spirit bamboo. The Liang family can be cheaper, charging four and a half spirit stones for one spirit bamboo. However, the Liang family's spirit bamboos are all under ten years old."

"Didn't Patriarch Fan show up?"

"Not yet. The Patriarch wants to discuss this with Master Chen before making a final decision."

Chen Xuan understood.

As the head of the family, you can't speak easily.

Otherwise, if you accept a favor, you will definitely have to repay it in the future.

Five spirit stones for one spirit bamboo, this price is too expensive.

It’s not that we can’t afford it, but that it’s not necessary.

The Tao and Lu families clearly saw that Fan Xiuxue was purchasing a large quantity and had no other choice, so they joined forces to raise the price.

Although the Liang family's spiritual bamboo is slightly cheaper, the quality of the spiritual bamboo is slightly lower, so it is still not suitable.

Chen Xuan plans to build Feiyun Ridge into a base for breeding exotic insects, and will expand production in the future. The spiritual bamboo must take root here for thousands of years, so quality cannot be ignored.

"Ask Patriarch Fan if he has time. I'll go to the Tao family with him."

Fan Xiuxue was delighted and agreed readily.

……

On the fourth day after Chen Xuan inspected Feiyun Ridge, Fan Xiuxue asked someone to bring a letter saying that the head of the Fan family was free in the next two days.

Chen Xuan flew alone on his sword to Baiyun Mountain to meet with the head of the Fan family.

The two went to Wanzhu Mountain together.

On the way, Patriarch Fan said, "The spiritual bamboo of the Tao family in Wanzhu Mountain is of the best quality in the surrounding area. The Tao family has been cultivating spiritual bamboo for thousands of years. However, Patriarch Tao is an old fox. He won't give up unless there is something in it."

Chen Xuan smiled and said, "Don't worry, Patriarch Fan, I have my own way to deal with him."

Patriarch Fan glanced at Chen Xuan doubtfully.

I was wondering in my heart.

Those who can become the head of a cultivation family are all old foxes who are familiar with the ways of the world.

Since Chen Xuan dared to boast like this, he must have an idea in mind.

After arriving at Wanzhu Mountain, we found that it was indeed a precious land of magical bamboo.

The entire mountain is covered with spiritual bamboo.

The breeze blows gently, the bamboo sea surges, and the spiritual energy is overflowing, which makes you feel relaxed and happy.

"It's a treasure trove of land!"

Chen Xuan sighed lightly.

"Who says it isn't?"

The head of the Fan family felt a little jealous.

This Wanzhu Mountain is blessed with unique natural conditions, with millions of spiritual bamboos growing there, and it is rich in spiritual energy.

Just by relying on the output of spiritual bamboo shoots, the Tao family can earn hundreds of thousands of spiritual stones every year and become extremely wealthy.

The Tao family, which is rich in wealth, friends, and land, has been thriving over the years. There are as many as five foundation-building cultivators among them.

In time, the Tao family may be able to produce a fake Dan Zhenren.

"Master Chen and Patriarch Fan have come from afar, and I, Tao, am sorry for not being able to greet them."

The head of the Tao family, along with several elders, greeted them in front of the Tao family manor.

When we entered the reception room, the banquet was already set, and delicious dishes and wine were served one by one.

As the deacon of Jinyang Sect, Chen Xuan sat on the main seat, with the heads of the Tao and Fan families flanking him on his left and right.

They chatted for a while, and Patriarch Fan quipped about the Tao family's wealth, saying their female cultivators' dowries were among the best in the area. "No, Brother Fan, stop joking. The Tao family only grows some spiritual bamboo and sells them for a small fee. They can't compare to the Fan family, who dabbles in elixirs, talismans, array formations, weapons, and swords—everything!"

"Yeah, they dabble in everything, but are not good at anything! How can the Tao family specialize in just one thing and make a fortune?"

After drinking spiritual wine and eating some spiritual vegetables, the head of the Fan family winked at Chen Xuan.

"Master Tao. I offer you a toast."

Chen Xuan raised his glass in tribute.

After the head of the Tao family finished drinking the spiritual wine in his cup, he said, "I heard that Master Chen is a leading figure of the younger generation of the sect. Seeing him today, he is indeed outstanding and a rare talent!"

"No, Master Tao, you are too kind!"

Chen Xuan smiled and said, "If I remember correctly, Tao Shipeng is from the Tao family of Wanzhu Mountain."

The head of the Tao family was slightly stunned.

He knew very well why Chen Xuan and Patriarch Fan came.

However, he did not intend to make too much concession on the price of spiritual bamboo.

For the Tao family, there is no problem selling their spiritual bamboo.

Since Feiyunling needs to purchase a large number of spiritual bamboos in a short period of time, they also need to transplant and plant them.

From a business perspective, it is common sense for the Tao family to raise prices slightly.

What determines the price of goods is often not the actual price, but the supply and demand relationship.

If they were honest, the Tao family didn't do anything excessive.

Considering Chen Xuan's status and the relationship with the Fan family, a price increase of only 20% is very reasonable.

Unexpectedly, Chen Xuan changed the subject and did not mention the purchase of spiritual bamboo first, but instead mentioned Tao Shipeng, a member of the Tao family.

"Shipeng is my clan's grandson, why did Lord Chen mention him?"

"It's like this. I've only just taken up my position at the West City Law Enforcement Hall. A few days ago, I was looking through everyone's files and discovered that Tao Shipeng, who has always performed well in assessments and is diligent and hardworking, has already wasted eight years as a deputy team leader. It's really unjust."

The west city of Lingyun City is divided into ten districts.

Correspondingly, the law enforcement team was divided into ten teams of 100 people, each responsible for a district.

Each team of 100 people has a captain and two deputies.

Tao Shipeng is the deputy captain of one of the hundred-man teams.

"In two months, it will be the end of the year. Two centurion captains will have their rotations completed and will return to the sect for transfers and other appointments."

"I have already communicated with Lord Ling. No matter what, we must consider Tao Shipeng. We can't let those who work honestly suffer losses!"

Upon hearing this, the head of the Tao family was slightly stunned.

He had thought of a way to deal with Tao Shipeng's problem.

But there is no way.

The Tao family started out by selling spiritual bamboo and did not have many connections within the sect.

The captain of the law enforcement team has considerable power.

The deputy team leader and the team leader differ by only one letter, but their status is as different as heaven and earth.

The so-called deputy team leader is actually a reserve cadre. If he is not promoted, he is not much different from an ordinary team member.

Even if no one parachuted in, it would be quite difficult for twenty people to compete for two positions.

"Shipeng has always been honest, always focusing on his work and rarely communicating with his superiors. This is his fault."

Patriarch Tao said thoughtfully.

He glanced at the elders sitting with him.

I saw everyone nodding slightly.

He turned to Chen Xuan and said solemnly, "My Tao family has always valued friendship and loyalty. Lord Chen spoke up for Shi Peng, and the Tao family is naturally grateful."

"I just don't know how confident you are about this matter, Master Chen?"

He is indeed the kind of person who won't release the eagle until he sees the rabbit.

"Master Tao, you're joking. There's no such thing as a fixed number!"

Seeing that Chen Xuan seemed to be in deep thought, the head of the Fan family quickly came out to smooth things over.

Chen Xuan looked up, glanced at the people from the Tao family sitting there, and smiled.

"How about this? Next month, let Tao Shipeng temporarily take over as captain. Since he has to return to the clan to report on his work, it's a good opportunity for him to rest for a while and also give Tao Shipeng some time to familiarize himself with his new position."

Patriarch Fan was stunned.

He didn't expect that Chen Xuan was so confident.

(End of this chapter)