I established the Eternal Immortal Clan by taming beasts.

Time flies, and the next day arrives in the blink of an eye.

In Chuyang City, all the major restaurants seemed to have made a pact to launch new dishes on the same day.

These are several kinds of spiritual dishes that the Zhou family has devoted themselves to developing to accompany drinks!

Moreover, each company has launched a dazzling array of promotional activities.

New customers enjoy special discounts, returning customers receive complimentary drinks, and customers who spend a certain amount receive gifts such as spirit fruits and spirit wine.

The publicity campaign was massive, and the offers were incredibly tempting.

The seasoned gourmets, who were already accustomed to frequenting various restaurants, flocked to the establishment in droves upon hearing the news.

Even many cultivators who were originally regulars at Lin Family's Hundred Flavors Restaurant were attracted by the overwhelming publicity and the real discounts.

Driven by a desire to try something new or to compare options, many people turned to these grander restaurants with more impressive decor and seemingly more choices.

In the first few days, the scene was indeed very lively.

The newly launched appetizers, both in flavor and in spirit, have been carefully adjusted by the Zhou family's beast tamers and spiritual chefs.

They've really put a lot of effort into the variety of flavors and how "refreshing" they are, which has won praise from many early adopters.

Not only did regular customers nod in approval, but most of the new customers attracted by the discounts also gave positive feedback.

The main halls of all the restaurants were packed, and even the private rooms were booked well in advance, making business extremely booming.

……

However, it only became a hit for five days.

Wan Dafu, the manager of Yingxianju, stood by the window of a private room on the third floor, looking down at the main hall, his brows furrowed into a deep frown.

The initial packed house did indeed appear as expected, but the hype died down far too quickly!

In just five days, the restaurant's business visibly returned to normal.

Regular customers will still come.

Those casual practitioners who were attracted purely by the opening discounts quickly disappeared like the tide after the event ended and prices returned to normal, rarely returning to the shop.

"No...this approach is wrong!" Wan Dafu was a seasoned businessman and keenly sensed the problem.

These snacks, meant to accompany drinks, are characterized by their convenience, affordability, and delicious flavor, making them suitable for small gatherings with friends or for enjoying a quiet drink alone.

It doesn't need the grandeur and magnificence of a large restaurant.

On the contrary, small pubs like "Baiweizhai" that are compact, friendly, affordable, and have a fast turnover are more suitable!

The high costs of large restaurants mean that it is difficult to keep the prices of their dishes very low, and independent cultivators are most sensitive to prices.

Once they lose their price advantage, they naturally revert to more economical options.

Coincidentally, he learned that Zhou Wanhai, who was in charge of this matter for the Zhou family, was having lunch at the shop that day.

Wan Dafu was anxious and didn't care about anything else. He immediately straightened his clothes and hurried to the private room where Zhou Wanhai was.

Inside the private room, the soft sounds of traditional Chinese string and wind instruments filled the air as Zhou Wanhai comfortably reclined on a large chair covered with soft animal hides.

On either side of him stood a beautiful maid. One poured wine with her delicate hands, while the other picked up a piece of spiritual food with her slender fingers and gently brought it to his lips with a smile.

Zhou Wanhai squinted, looking relaxed, clearly in a very good mood.

The Lin family is about to fall into trouble due to the shortage of raw materials. The "chokehold" plan he spearheaded is about to succeed. After the success, the family will naturally reward them handsomely.

In his mind, the Lin family was already trapped, with no chance of turning the tables.

The booming business at the restaurant these past few days has further confirmed his judgment.

This made him feel a little smug, and he began to enjoy the taste of victory ahead of time.

When someone pushed open the door without announcing themselves and disturbed his enjoyment, a hint of displeasure flashed across Zhou Wanhai's face.

But upon recognizing the visitor as Wan Dafu, the manager of Yingxianju, he quickly put on his usual, somewhat insincere, warm smile.

"Oh, it's Lao Wan! Business has been booming these past few days, you must be exhausted! What brings you here? Come on, sit down and let's talk!"

He pointed to the empty seat opposite him, his tone relaxed.

Wan Dafu had no time for pleasantries; he sighed heavily.

He plopped down opposite Zhou Wanhai, his face clouded with worry: "Brother Zhou, I came here precisely because of this business deal, but I'm really unsure of myself!"

He poured out his observations and concerns like beans spilling from a bamboo tube:

"In just five days, the number of customers in the store has dropped significantly! Those independent repairmen who were attracted by the discounts disappeared as soon as the promotion ended."

"I think the business of selling snacks to accompany drinks is completely unsuitable for a big restaurant like ours! It should be sold in a small shop like the Lin family's 'Hundred Flavors Restaurant'!"

"We've invested so many spirit stones in promotion and raw material preparation, and we're afraid we'll end up just making a lot of noise but not making any money!"

Upon hearing this, Zhou Wanhai calmly took a sip of the spirit wine that the maid had offered to his lips, smiled leisurely, as if everything was under his control.

"Old Wan, your judgment is still accurate, it coincides with our Zhou family's internal assessment."

He put down his wine glass and tapped his fingers lightly on the table.

"A grand restaurant is indeed not the best setting for selling snacks to accompany drinks." He changed the subject, a hint of smugness flashing in his eyes.

"Have you forgotten our Zhou family's backup plan? We've cut off the Lin family's supply of spirit beast cubs! Their Baiweizhai restaurant will soon be facing a rice shortage!"

"When the time comes, won't those customers who want snacks to go with their drinks have to obediently come back to places like ours where we have goods to sell? Business will come back on its own."

Of course, there was something he didn't say explicitly.

The Zhou family had already made preparations in secret, quietly taking over shops on several main bustling streets in Chuyang City and decorating several small taverns similar to the "Baiweizhai" model.

They'll open for business as soon as the Lin family falls, and take over the entire market.

At that time, the market for this product will be made by the small tavern owned by the Zhou family!

"Come on, let's drink! Don't scare yourself."

Zhou Wanhai raised his glass, confidently offering words of comfort:

"Since this scheme was orchestrated by my Zhou family, every aspect has been carefully considered, and it will not fail. You can rest assured and just wait and see how the Lin family is thrown into chaos!"

Seeing how certain he spoke, Wan Dafu, though he had his doubts, still chose to believe the Zhou family.

He forced a smile, raised his glass and clinked it against Zhou Wanhai's, but his heart still felt like it was weighed down by a stone.

……

However, the events of the next few days unfolded in a completely different way from what Zhou Wanhai and Wan Dafu had envisioned!

Because of Zhou Wanhai's assurance, Wan Dafu stayed home and cultivated for a few days without going to the store to personally oversee things.

As soon as he stepped into Yingxianju, the lobby was even more deserted than a few days before, or even before the snacks were served!

Only a few tables of regular customers were leisurely dining, a stark contrast to the bustling scene that should have been present at lunchtime on weekdays.

His heart tightened, and he immediately sought out his supervisor to inquire.

The supervisor looked troubled and reported cautiously.

"Shopkeeper, our business didn't suddenly turn bad today. It's been declining for the past few days, with customers decreasing day by day."

The supervisor hesitated for a moment, then lowered his voice and added:

"Shopkeeper, I've also heard some rumors that the Zhou family has opened new taverns on several main streets in our Chuyang City!"

"The shop isn't big, it's similar to... similar to the old Lin family's 'Hundred Flavors Restaurant,' also specializing in selling snacks to accompany drinks and various simple spiritual meals!"

"What?!" Wan Dafu was struck dumb, his head buzzed, and he almost lost his balance.

The color drained from his face instantly, replaced by a pale and angry expression of utter deception and betrayal.

"Excellent! Excellent! Excellent Zhou family! Excellent Zhou Wanhai!"

He gritted his teeth and spat out those words, his chest heaving violently.

"They're trying to drive us to our doom! They talk a good game, telling us to introduce new dishes to attract customers, but behind our backs they've been plotting to kick us out and go it alone!"

Originally, the Zhou family only controlled the restaurants and eateries in terms of chefs and raw materials.

Although they were controlled by the Zhou family, they still managed to earn spirit stones.

But now the Zhou family is trying to dig up their roots!

"The Zhou family is truly a bunch of shameless scoundrels who eat people alive and say one thing to their face and another behind their backs!"

He could no longer contain his anger and asked the manager for the exact location of the Zhou family's newly opened tavern.

He stormed out, slamming the door behind him, and headed straight for the nearest Zhou Family Tavern.

I had just arrived at the shop with the brand-new "Zhou Ji Restaurant" sign.

Wan Dafu saw Zhou Wanhai!

His face was so gloomy it was almost dripping with water, and he was hurrying out of the Zhou family tavern.

Without looking back, he strode quickly toward another street, as if something extremely urgent had happened.

"What? Feeling guilty? Trying to run away when you see me?!"

Wan Dafu's anger intensified, and he rushed forward, grabbing Zhou Wanhai's sleeve.

Zhou Wanhai was already feeling anxious, and the sudden tug made him stumble, which only fueled his anger.

Upon seeing that it was Wan Dafu, whose face was full of anger, he immediately understood why the other party was acting this way.

But he had more important things to do at the moment and didn't have time to get entangled with Wan Dafu.

With a cold snort, she forcefully shook off Wan Dafu's hand: "I don't understand what's wrong with you! I don't have time for you right now!"

After saying that, he turned around and was about to leave quickly, heading straight for the neighborhood where the Lin family's "Baiweizhai" was located.

Wan Dafu was thoroughly enraged by his attitude and wanted to chase after him to argue.

But out of the corner of his eye, he caught a glimpse of the deserted scene at the "Zhou Ji Restaurant" next to him, with the waiters yawning boredly, and a thought suddenly struck him.

Even the Zhou family's own shop is doing so poorly? This doesn't make sense!

He forcibly suppressed the urge to explode, snorted coldly, and followed Zhou Wanhai at a distance.

The two of them, one in front of the other, soon arrived at the street corner where the Lin family's "Baiweizhai" was located.

The sight before them caused Zhou Wanhai, who had been walking briskly, and Wan Dafu, who was following closely behind, to widen their eyes and freeze in place, as if they could not believe what they were seeing.

A long, winding queue had already formed in front of Baiweizhai's not-so-spacious entrance!

The business is so booming that it's even more popular than when Baiweizhai first opened!