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Chapter 563 Merchants’ Investment

Only then did Li Ming have some understanding of Confucian cultivation. Generally speaking, this is an extremely awkward method of cultivation that requires extremely special talents to achieve success.

Of course, if you meet someone who is suitable for this path, you can also soar to the sky, so there are many masters among Confucian practitioners.

Li Ming still remembers clearly that in Yunzhou where Guangde Temple is located, there is only one Cheng Daru, a Confucian master who is listed in the Record of Ascension to Heaven and a powerful person in the realm of supernatural powers. He once suppressed the Dragon King with a piece of calligraphy.

Not to mention this person, this Confucian swordsman is also a special case. He cultivated a righteous spirit through reading, and then he got the entry into the orthodox method. In just a few years, he turned from a weak scholar who could not even tie a chicken into a famous knight in the world. The time it took him to break into the innate realm was only about ten years. At that time, he was only in his early forties, and was considered extremely young among the innate masters. He could be said to have benefited from the Confucian cultivation method.

Afterwards, Li Ming asked a few more questions about Confucian cultivation, but they were not about the so-called correct way to get started. Xie Mingcheng also told him everything he knew. During the period, Li Ming also occasionally put forward some high-level views, which made Qian Tong and Xie Mingcheng gain a lot.

at the same time.

Jinping County.

Zhu Songci settled the caravan down and asked Manager Wu to sit in the inn.

"Mr. Wu, what do you think about this matter? Am I..." Zhu Songci spoke haltingly, in stark contrast to his previous confident look.

Shopkeeper Wu sighed inwardly, but immediately pulled himself together and said, "Sir, this time we're going to make a ton of money!"

Zhu Songci was slightly startled when he heard this, then asked, "Why do you think so?"

Shopkeeper Wu stroked his goatee and said, "Sir, you helped Miss Yue before simply so that you could rely on the Yue family's power in the future, have more business dealings, and run the caravan more prosperously. I believe the master values ​​you, don't you?"

Zhu Songci naturally nodded in agreement. Shopkeeper Wu was the most useful person under his command. Besides having a keen eye due to his many years of business experience, he was also his father's trusted confidant. He was smooth-tempered but decisive in his actions. Apart from not knowing martial arts, he had almost no shortcomings. Zhu Songci relied on Old Man Wu a lot. At this moment, the two of them were together in a quiet room, and naturally they could talk freely with or without other people around.

Shopkeeper Wu smiled and said, "Young Master, are you worried about the recent rumors of the Yue family colluding with the demonic sect? Do you feel that all your hard work and investment has been in vain?"

Zhu Songci sighed and said, "I haven't been in charge of the caravan for long, but I have learned a few lessons. As the saying goes, for businessmen, wealth and honor are sought through risk. If you only seek small profits, you are the most foolish of fools. Even after ten years of consistent work, you can only accumulate a meager savings. Only by making decisions at critical moments, and even having the courage to risk everything, can you succeed!"

Upon hearing this, Shopkeeper Wu nodded first, then shook his head and said, "It took a long time to build Shang Jiuren. The dangers of mountains and rivers are also in the loess."

As he spoke, he tapped the ground lightly with his left foot before continuing, "I understand your feelings, but a journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step, and a river is formed by the accumulation of small streams. The only shortcut to many things in this world is to avoid shortcuts. I've been in business for many years, and many people may look down on me, thinking I'm just running around and earning a hard-earned living. However, I've built my fortune day by day, from one carriage to forty-six, from a farmhand to a shopkeeper. I've seen many people become rich overnight, often seizing opportunities and becoming wealthy. If they stay within their means, they can still enjoy wealth for a few days, but if they are ambitious, luck won't always be on their side."

"When you made your decision that day, I had a few words to say. I just felt that you needed to experience some ups and downs on your own to grow. Now is the perfect time. Your self-reflection is worth a thousand words from me." Looking at Shopkeeper Wu's expression, Zhu Songci couldn't help but smile bitterly and said, "Master Wu, do you also think I was wrong?"

Shopkeeper Wu shook his head and said, "Quite the contrary. I think you've done a great job. It's just icing on the cake, but how can it compare to helping someone in need? You just lacked a little bit of luck. In fact, it's often like this, just a little bit of luck. We businessmen can invest in opportunities for a short time, but we can't invest in opportunities for a lifetime. Often, just one failure can have devastating consequences."

Zhu Songci nodded thoughtfully, then stood up and bowed to Shopkeeper Wu, saying, "Mr. Wu has given me a lot of valuable advice and wisdom. He is truly a good teacher and friend."

Shopkeeper Wu quickly gave him a false helping hand and said, "This is what I should do. The master handed the young master over to me, naturally hoping that he would become a successful person. In fact, the young master can't be considered a failure this time."

Zhu Songci shook his head helplessly and said, "Of course not. The Yue family has dealings with the Demon Sect and even threatens many forces in Jiaozhou. My initial attempt to use the Yue family's power to open up the Jiaozhou trade route was naturally shattered. Now that the Yue family is in a difficult situation, how can they have the energy to care about me?"

"Not really," Shopkeeper Wu said, shaking his head. "Although I don't practice martial arts, I've been out there for so many years that I have some understanding of the situation in the martial arts world. The Yue family is indeed the target of public criticism right now, but why haven't they fallen?"

"That's because..." Zhu Songci rolled his eyes and suddenly asked, "Hero Li?"

Shopkeeper Wu nodded and said, "Hero Li saved the day, eliminated this disaster, and thwarted the Demon Sect's conspiracy. He deserves the greatest credit. When you and Miss Yue became acquainted, you also spent some time with Hero Li, so you know him well."

Zhu Songci then asked, "A chivalrous and generous elder?"

Shopkeeper Wu nodded slightly and said, "He never let the Yue family collapse. He naturally had his own plans. The Yue family is still able to survive now because of his support. No matter what he really thinks, at least he didn't openly oppose it. In other words, the Yue family has lost a Grandmaster Yue Yuanba, but gained Li Ming behind him. Besides that, has the Yue family's strength been reduced?"

Manager Wu's words awakened Zhu Songci from his dream, and he suddenly realized that although the Yue family's prestige had greatly decreased, it was still a powerful force with three innate warriors, and even Li Ming was behind them. The strength was not lacking, but it was just now despised by many people because of the Demon Sect.

Shopkeeper Wu said with a smile, "Is adding icing on the cake any better than helping someone in need? Young Master, what you should do now is not to distance yourself from the matter and think that you made a failed investment. Instead, you should step up your efforts, show your attitude, and do your best to win over Master. The Yue family will surely be grateful to you, and it will also deepen your relationship with Hero Li. Master will definitely not refuse!"

Zhu Songci felt relieved and immediately bowed, saying, "Old Wu, if I achieve anything in the future, it will all be thanks to your guidance!"

Shopkeeper Wu smiled but said nothing. Zhu Songci then asked, "By the way, where is Scholar Ning?"

Shopkeeper Wu stroked his beard and said, "The storybook he wrote seems to have received a good response after being corrected by Hero Li. Now someone from the bookstore has come to him, so it may be published soon."

(End of this chapter)