I established the Eternal Immortal Clan by taming beasts.

Burning Bone City is a very special place.

Backed by the Burning Bone Pass, it is the first line of defense against demonic beasts, and is fundamentally different from inland towns.

Therefore, apart from the Fang family at the very top, it can be said that none of the various forces have enough influence to shake the fundamental situation.

Whether there is one less chamber of commerce or one more, it doesn't matter much to them.

But those Golden Core families were, after all, the local tyrants of Burning Bone City.

If they were facing other forces, they might dare to be angry but not speak out, after all, the other party has a powerful background and deep connections, and they cannot afford to offend them.

But it was different for the Lin family, who were outsiders.

Who is the Lin family?

What right do these bumpkins from Chuyang City, from a Golden Core family that has only recently advanced to the Golden Core stage, have to come to Burning Bone City to steal food?

Will they join forces to suppress us? Will they cut off our supply chain? Will they steal our customers?

The three families Lin Che mentioned are all potential sources of conflict with the Lin family.

The first family is the Cheng family.

They started out by helping the guards of Burning Bone Pass repair their spirit armor. Their ancestors were weapon refiners, and over the generations they have accumulated considerable achievements in weapon refining.

It is now the largest supplier of magical artifacts in Burning Bone City.

The Cheng family's Wanbaoge brand is well-known throughout the entire Fenguguan area.

The second family is the He family.

They started out helping transport supplies, and from the initial spirit beast cart, they have developed into a spirit beast transportation network that almost monopolizes the logistics business from Burning Bone City to the surrounding areas.

The He family's spirit beast workshops are located throughout the streets and alleys of Burning Bone City. If you want to transport anything, you can't avoid them.

The third family is the Liu family.

They started as military doctors and later focused on making elixirs, earning an excellent reputation in Burning Bone City.

Their family's elixirs are known for their effectiveness and reasonable prices, and many wounded soldiers and rogue demon hunters have come to choose the Liu family's brand.

It can be said that the Lin family's move in was essentially taking business away from them.

The spirit beasts are vying for the He family's market, while the elixirs are vying for the Liu family's market.

Although the Lin family is not currently using magic tools and has no direct conflict with the Cheng family, what about the future? Who can say for sure?

Therefore, these three families are the ones the Lin family needs to focus on.

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Lin Xuandong's expression became more serious.

He picked up his teacup and took another sip, seemingly considering his words.

"There haven't been any obvious reactions yet." He pondered for a moment, his brows furrowing slightly. "However... I've heard some rumors."

"The Cheng family's attitude toward our opening a trading company in Burning Bone City is rather ambiguous."

They didn't object outwardly, but they were already secretly trying to find out about us.

What does our chamber of commerce plan to sell, where will we source our goods, what will the prices be, and how many people do we plan to recruit?

The workers I sent to renovate the shop said that there have been people loitering around suspiciously lately; they're obviously spies sent by the Cheng family.

"The He family is more open-minded."

He changed the subject, his tone becoming lighter: "The head of the He family may have heard of the reputation of our Qingmu Chamber of Commerce, and even asked someone to pass on a message saying that there is an opportunity to cooperate. Although their spirit beast workshop is engaged in transportation, it also sells some spirit beast cubs on the side. As for the quality, it is naturally not as good as ours. If we can purchase goods from us, it will benefit both parties."

"There's been no movement from the Liu family for the time being."

Lin Che remained silent for a moment.

He recalled his past visit to the ancient karst cave.

A mere Foundation Establishment stage member from a collateral branch of the clan dared to ambush and kill a Golden Core cultivator after the auction, demonstrating just how arrogant the He family's family tradition is.

If the upper beam is crooked, the lower beam will also be crooked; if the leader indulges them, those below will act with impunity.

I'm afraid they won't let the Lin family smoothly open their chamber of commerce in Burning Bone City.

The waters of Burning Bones City are much deeper than those of Beginning Sun City.

However, this was to be expected.

"Alright, continue."

Lin Che put down his teacup, his gaze falling on Lin Xuandong, his tone carrying a hint of testing: "How do you plan to proceed with the Burning Bone City matter? What support do you need from your family, or from me?"

Lin Xuan sat up straight, his expression becoming serious.

He knew this wasn't casual conversation; his father was testing his abilities.

"Father, I want to proceed in three steps." He put down his teacup, held up three fingers, and his face showed the shrewdness and composure of a businessman, completely different from his usual carefree image.

"The first step is to establish a firm foothold. Get the shop up and running, not for profit, but for survival. I will transfer a group of experienced people from Chuyang City over there, including the shopkeeper, accountant, and waiter—all of whom will be our own people."

Regarding the supply of goods, spirit beasts, spirit beast meat, and pills are all supplied by my family and affiliated forces. I am responsible for finding suitable buyers in Burning Bone City.

In the first year, my goal was to let the people of Burning Bone City know that the Green Wood Merchant Guild had arrived, and that the Lin family's products were second to none.

"The second step is to break the deadlock." He clenched one of his fingers.

"Once I have established a firm foothold, I will gradually expand my influence. I will take the initiative to contact the major chambers of commerce in Burning Bone City to seek cooperation, rather than confrontation."

The Cheng family's Wanbaoge mainly deals in Buddhist artifacts, while we do not, so we have no direct competition.

The He family's spirit beast workshop transports spirit beasts, while our Azure-Eyed Eagle and Wind-Treading Spirit Steed are mounts and hunting beasts. Although there is some overlap, their roles are different.

The Liu family's pills are mainly for healing and support, while our pills are more focused on cultivation and daily life.

There's room for cooperation; it's not a life-or-death situation. If we can reach a cooperation agreement with them, even just a tacit understanding of non-aggression, our situation in Burning Bone City will be much better.

"The third step is to establish your brand."

He folded his second finger, leaving only the last one standing upright in the air, and his voice rose a few decibels.

"Once we've established a firm foothold in Burning Bone City and gained a foothold, I'll start making big moves."

For example, holding a spirit beast auction and inviting various forces in Burning Bone City to participate;

For example, offering customized services to breed spirit beasts with specific attributes according to customer needs;

For example, we can cooperate with the demon-hunting team in Burning Bone City and provide them with exclusive spirit beast mounts.

"I want the people of Burning Bone City to think of the Lin family and the Green Wood Merchant Guild whenever they hear the word 'spirit beast.'"

After he finished speaking, he looked intently at Lin Che, awaiting his father's evaluation.

Lin Xuanqi listened from the side, a hint of approval flashing in his eyes.

Lin Che did not comment immediately.

His gaze fell on Lin Xuandong's face. The gaze wasn't sharp, but it made Lin Xuandong involuntarily straighten his back.

"The idea is good, but have you considered why the Cheng, He, and Liu families would cooperate with you? You're just an outsider chamber of commerce, new to the scene, and you're already trying to take a slice of their pie. Why should they sit down and talk to you?"

Lin Xuan was taken aback, then fell into deep thought.

His idea was indeed too idealistic.

He thought that as long as he took the initiative to show goodwill and seek cooperation, the other party would accept.

But he overlooked the most fundamental point: interests.

In the world of cultivation, profit is more important than anything else.

If you take away someone else's cake, why should they greet you with a smile?

Seeing his silence, Lin Che didn't press further. Instead, he picked up his teacup and slowly took a sip.

The tea was no longer hot; the slightly bitter flavor spread across the tip of the tongue, with a hint of sweetness.

He was giving Lin Xuan time to figure things out on his own.