Yuantian Pidao

Chapter 83 Common Prosperity
In Qinghe County, invisible changes are taking place, but the turmoil stirred up by the Taiping Sect has had a huge impact here.

In a remote house, many merchants gathered together. Of course, they were called merchants, but in fact they were all well-known families. It was no exaggeration to say that they were local tyrants. Not only did they own a large amount of land, but they also penetrated their business into every aspect of Qinghe County.

"Chairman Cao, what exactly is the constitution of the Taiping Sect..."

A chubby businessman, getting a little impatient, couldn't help but look at Cao Jinfu who was sitting in the front row. Upon hearing this, others also looked over.

Although the Cao family is also one of the wealthy families in Qinghe County, to be honest, if they had not been associated with the Taiping Sect, they would not have been qualified to sit in the upper position. Everyone was already somewhat dissatisfied with Cao Jinfu, and it reached a climax at this time.

But before Cao Jinfu could say anything, a tall and round figure walked in from outside. He was Cao Banshan. People are in high spirits when they are happy, and Cao Banshan seemed to be in high spirits at this time.

"Excuse me everyone, I encountered a little bandit on the road. He said he was Chen Hu, the meteor hammer, and he dared to intercept the caravan. I couldn't stand it, so I delayed him for a while."

With a smile on his face, Cao Banshan casually threw a strong man who was beaten half to death on the side of the road. At this time, his eyes were dim, his palms were like tiger claws, and there was a gust of evil wind when he walked. After the Taiping Sect was officially established, he seized the opportunity to apply for a demon skin.

Although he would have to pay back the debt later, he thought it was totally worth it. After all, the sooner he had it, the sooner he could enjoy it. Moreover, the quality of this monster skin was also very good. It came from the man-eating tiger. If he could fully control this power, ordinary first-rate warriors would not be his match at all.

Looking at Cao Banshan like this, and then looking at the apricot yellow Taoist robe he was wearing and some of the demonic features on his body, everyone couldn't help but feel a little fear in their hearts. The skin-covering technique, the power of the demon, the high-ranking cultivator of the Taiping Sect, and Cao Jinfu, who was sitting in the upper seat, laughed at this time.

"Haha, my Qilin is back."

Cao Jinfu strode out and went straight to meet Cao Banshan. Seeing his old father's reaction, Cao Banshan couldn't help but twitch the corners of his mouth. When other people saw this scene, they also hurriedly stood up to greet Cao Banshan.

They had known before that the Cao family had established a relationship with the Taiping Sect and that some of their children were practicing in the Taiping Sect. Today, they saw that it was indeed the case and that they were even more valued than they had imagined.

Chen Hu, the meteor hammer master, is not some unknown person. He is a strong man active in Qingxi County. He has only recently fled to Qinghe County. His hammer skills are very sharp and he is not considered a weakling among the second-rate.

Now that he was easily suppressed by Cao Banshan, it was clear how powerful Cao Banshan was. The demonic features on his body were a manifestation of his skin-wearing technique, which undoubtedly showed that Cao Banshan was highly valued within the Taiping Sect, otherwise he would not have been able to pass on such magical powers.

With the arrival of Cao Banshan, a true disciple of the Taiping Sect, the atmosphere in the venue immediately became much better.

"Everyone, the world is becoming increasingly chaotic. Not only are people's lives difficult, but business is also struggling."

He handled the situation with ease, and after exchanging pleasantries with everyone for a while, Cao Banshan got down to business.

Hearing this, everyone knew that the real show was about to begin. They pricked up their ears and began to complain.

"Yes, Elder Cao, you don't know..."

“Business is difficult…”

Following Cao Banshan's words, everyone immediately started crying and speaking in a very serious manner.

Previously, there were no Qi-cultivating cultivators in Qinghe County. Now that the Taiping Sect has emerged, the situation in Qinghe County is bound to change. Everyone present is mentally prepared for this, but they don't know what the Taiping Sect plans to do and whether it will be too excessive.

Looking at the crowd, Cao Banshan calmly took a sip of tea. He had been influenced by this kind of people since he was a child, so he was very accustomed to this kind of scene.

When everyone had almost finished speaking, Cao Banshan put down the teacup in his hand and coughed lightly, and the hall suddenly became quiet.

"Everyone, you all know what the world is like these days. Combining power with wealth is the best option. My Taiping Sect sympathizes with the hardships faced by the people in this county and the declining business. We intend to form a guild to integrate resources and achieve common prosperity and strength."

His eyes were as fast as lightning, carrying an invisible power as he swept over everyone present, and Cao Banshan told everyone the Taiping Sect's plan.

Hearing this, everyone present was very puzzled. They originally thought that the Taiping Sect simply wanted money and was ready to cut flesh to feed the tiger, but now it seems that something is different.

"Excuse me, Elder Cao, what are the rules of this guild?" An old man with white hair and beard spoke as he stood up and saluted.

Upon hearing this, Cao Banshan didn't say much, but just clapped his hands. Immediately, servants came in holding booklets.

"This is the guild rules drawn up by my Taiping Sect. There are detailed annotations in it for you to take a look at."

His voice was deep and powerful, and Cao Banshan made a gesture of invitation.

Upon seeing this, everyone took the booklet and started reading it. It turned out that the so-called guild was a group of people who formed a group to completely control the right to speak in a certain industry through cooperation.

Everyone present had their own understanding of the way of business. After taking a look at the booklet, they immediately understood the mystery. Some were surprised, some frowned, and some were a little worried.

Taking in all these changes, Cao Banshan cast a look at his old father.

Seeing this, Cao Jinfu immediately understood.

"Ladies and gentlemen, the guild's purpose is to standardize industry standards, protect the interests of its members, control product quality and prices, and monopolize the local market. Is there any business more profitable than a monopoly?"

"Once the guild is established, we Qinghe merchants will be able to transform from a scattered group into a real force. Internally, we can protect the people of Qinghe and prevent the tragedy of rising food prices and people being unable to afford food. Externally, we can work together to expand our business territory."

"Everyone, in this world, anyone who wants to trade needs to wield a sword. With the protection of the Taiping Sect, we can be fearless of the threat of force and use all our means. I firmly support the establishment of a guild."

Cao Jinfu took the lead in expressing his attitude in a resounding voice.

After hearing this, everyone was tempted, but they also had concerns in their hearts. Resource integration is easy to say, but if you are not careful, it may really lead to the destruction of families and lives. Moreover, once the guild is established, the Taiping Sect will definitely have the most important say.

Seeing this scene, Cao Banshan stood up.

"I understand everyone's concerns. Before leaving, the Sect Master said that professional matters should be left to professionals. All our Taiping Sect desires is a peaceful, prosperous Qinghe County. Only when Qinghe County thrives can our Taiping Sect thrive. The two have never been in conflict, but rather mutually reinforcing."

"In addition, anyone who is willing to join the guild can not only become a home disciple of our Taiping Sect, but can also recommend family members to practice in our Taiping Sect. From then on, we will be as close as family to our Taiping Sect."

Cao Banshan expressed his attitude in a righteous manner.

When these words were spoken, many people were moved, and someone else immediately stood up.

"I also support the establishment of a guild. I've been doing business outside for so many years and I've had enough of being bullied. I don't want to live like that anymore."

An old man also expressed his support passionately. When he talked about the past, his eyes became red.

This also resonated with many people. After all, Qinghe County is just a lower county. There is no powerful force in the county, so it is inevitable that it will be at a disadvantage when trading with the outside world.

"I agree too."

The words were so resounding that more people in the audience immediately expressed their agreement.

Seeing this scene, Cao Banshan and the old man looked at each other, and a smile appeared on both of their faces.

Soon, the establishment of a guild was put on the agenda.

(End of this chapter)