Xiuxian: I use magnetic fields to prove my truth

Chapter 142 Market Segmentation
Previously, the Qingyun Sect and the Changsheng Sect held different positions in the wood-element talismans market, with the Changsheng Sect occupying the mid-range market and the Qingyun Sect occupying the low-end market.

Although the two sides are in some competition, they can each obtain their own market positioning, so they can coexist.

The reason why the two families cannot coexist now is because Zhou Qing's new talisman has completely squeezed out the ecological niche of the Longevity Sect.

Changing this cutthroat relationship isn't actually that difficult; the two companies simply need to agree to stagger their market activities and restore their previous relationship.

Zhou Qing explained his idea and then said, "Why don't our two families discuss repricing each other's talismans? Your talismans can be priced lower, while ours can be priced higher, creating a difference in quality between the two types of talismans. That way, our two families can continue to coexist as before, right?"

The Green Vine of the Longevity Sect typically costs six or seven low-grade spirit stones, while Zhou Qing originally planned to give the Thorn Wrap ten low-grade spirit stones, so that it would not be easy to create a difference.

If the Longevity Sect could lower its level to five low-grade spirit stones, its quality would be significantly different.

When cultivators enrich their arsenal, they will certainly choose Thorn Wrap as their first choice. However, those who are short of money, or when facing situations that are not so dangerous, may prefer to use the Green Vine Wrap of the Longevity Sect.

Master Qingmu nodded in satisfaction and said, "Cultivators are often aloof, especially those with exceptional talent. It's rare to find someone as talented as you who is also interested in business."

"Your idea is very good."

"I just don't understand, since you have my promise and can clearly take over the entire market, why choose to give some of the profits to the Longevity Sect?"

Zhou Qing shook his head and said, "Utterly eliminating them is not always a good way to solve difficult problems. Giving up some benefits and making some friends may lead to a longer-term solution."

"There are endless spiritual stones in the world, why let a small business deal cause you to fall out with your friends?"

Master Qingmu stroked his beard and nodded, saying, "Your views are in line with those of us old-school cultivators. However, the atmosphere in the cultivation world is gradually becoming more and more frivolous. The demonic trend of advocating martial prowess and killing is making a comeback, and even the immortal sects are quite affected. I hope that your magnanimous views from the heyday of the immortal path will not be betrayed by the current cultivation world."

Zhou Qing said, "All things carry yin and embrace yang, and achieve harmony through the interaction of these energies. As a disciple, I will naturally not be limited by certain concepts."

Master Aoki's eyes flashed, and he said, "This statement is extremely profound. I wonder how it should be interpreted?"

Zhou Qing smiled and said, "I am not fully aware of its profound meaning, but I often use it as a motto to guide my self-cultivation."

"Human nature has yin and yang. Yin is its kind and benevolent side, which should be shown on the outside, so that when you are with others, you make them feel like they are bathed in a spring breeze and have a strong sense of vitality. Yang is its strong and decisive side, which should be embraced inside."

“A perfect mind is outwardly easygoing and adaptable, but inwardly unwavering in its principles. When others treat me well, I will repay them with good; when others harm me, I will repay them even more severely. This is what it means to embrace yin and yang.”

Master Qingmu patted Zhou Qing's shoulder twice and sighed, "I'm a little envious of Fellow Daoist Mu."

Hey, why are you using reduplicated words now...?

Zhou Qing thought to himself as he continued down the mountain.

When they returned to the inn, Wang Xuanji and Chen Qingxuan were still discussing how to resolve their current predicament.

Chen Qingxuan's position as an elder is not yet secure.

Although Mu Zhuosha is backing me up, I should also achieve something to live up to my senior sister's support.

After he took office, he first increased the profits of the thriving shops by 30% to be contributed to the sect. Although he took this opportunity to seize many shops for his own people, it also caused a lot of controversy among the sect and its affiliated families.

Fortunately, he has always been an upright person, and no one has any leverage against him, so they can't do anything about him. But if the Longevity Sect doesn't handle this matter properly and really moves all the shops away, those in the sect and affiliated families who have opinions about him will definitely rise up against him.

Even if the sect couldn't strip him of his elder position out of respect for his senior sister, he himself wouldn't be able to continue doing it.

Therefore, after returning to the inn, Chen Qingxuan and Wang Xuanji anxiously pondered a solution. In the end, the two decided that if there was really no other way, they would have to stop selling the new talismans created by Zhou Qing.

But they were unwilling to give up such a good business opportunity.

Just as the two were at their wits' end, Zhou Qing walked in leisurely from outside, so they temporarily put aside their worries and smiled.

Wang Xuanji winked at him and laughed, "Didn't you go out with Fairy Qingyuan? Why did you come back by yourself?"

Zhou Qing said helplessly, "Don't mention it."

Tonight, he made a deal with Master Qingmu: he would take care of Qingyuan in exchange for the secret technique of restoring withered trees to spring back to life.

He couldn't say whether the deal was worth it or not, after all, Qingyuan was already his friend, and since they were friends, he couldn't measure her value from an outsider's perspective.

He just felt a little uncomfortable.

He used to live alone, but now that there is someone to take care of him, he feels that his independence has been somewhat diminished.

Zhou Qing banished these overly sensitive feelings and asked with a smile, "What are you two senior uncles discussing?"

Wang Xuanji said, "Isn't this all about the Longevity Sect? It's really giving us a headache."

Zhou Qing said, "My two senior uncles don't need to discuss this anymore; I've already resolved it."

what?
The two were greatly surprised and quickly asked him how to solve the problem.

Zhou Qing then explained his proposed market-division plan, saying, "Tomorrow, someone from the Changsheng Sect should contact us. At that time, the two senior uncles will be responsible for reaching various details on the market division with them."

Wang Xuanji clapped his hands and exclaimed, "This is a good idea. In the future, if we have such disputes with other sects, we can follow this example."

Chen Qingxuan laughed and said, "It's fortunate that I brought you along this time, otherwise, things here would have been impossible to handle."

Zhou Qing said, "You two senior uncles are just starting out in business and are not yet familiar with this. Once you become more proficient, you will naturally know how to handle things."

Wang Xuanji looked at him strangely and said, "We are indeed new to the business world, but are you a veteran in it? Senior Brother Chen, did you summon this kid? Is his family wealthy merchants among mortals?"

Chen Qingxuan shook his head and said with equal curiosity, "His family is poor, and he doesn't seem like someone who has ever done business."

Zhou Qing laughed and said, "Stop talking about me. Can't I be a little smarter than others?"

Chen Qingxuan said in a serious tone, "That's quite obvious."

All three of them burst into laughter.

(End of this chapter)