Raise a sword!

After a fierce battle, Jiang Peng had no choice but to accept the task of recruiting disciples from the Pill Hall for the business.

There was no other way; Lan Yingying was a demon in her past life, and ordinary people couldn't subdue her. Jiang Peng also tried his best, but in the end, there was no fun in it, and he only managed to subdue her because he was just trying to save face.

"The trading company is run by Brother Liu Chuang, who is the older brother of me and Sister Yinxi. He recently broke through to the seventh level of Qi Refining and has several demon-hunting teams under his command. He has a certain reputation in the market."

On the bed, Lan Yingying, her face flushed, leaned against Jiang Peng's chest and began to talk about serious matters.

"The main business is elixirs, and it was only possible to do so because of your involvement, Jiang Lang."

Lan Yingying then recounted the business in detail.

They had clearly been preparing for this for a long time, and therefore had thought of everything very carefully.

After listening, Jiang Peng couldn't find any fault with it even from a modern perspective; he felt it was a sure-fire way to make money.

"The shops in the black market and the market, as well as the connections they make, all benefit from Yinxi's influence. She owns 50% of the business."

Jiang Peng remained noncommittal.

To become a successful merchant in the market, one needs financial resources, connections, and a strong background.

Sun Yinxi may seem to be working behind the scenes, but in reality, without her, this whole thing wouldn't have been possible. Therefore, a 50% share is not only not high, but in Jiang Peng's opinion, it's actually a bit low.

"Of the remaining 50%, you, me, and Brother Liu Chuang will each take 15%, and the remaining 0.5% will be given to Cangshan Pavilion."

Jiang Peng laughed and said, "I know you've put all your savings into this, and I won't have to put in a single penny to get the same share as you..."

Before Jiang Peng could finish speaking, Lan Yingying shook her head and said, "Jiang Lang, you underestimate me. I am not a short-sighted person. Without Jiang Lang's connections, the business would not have been able to connect with the Pill Hall, and we would not have been able to run that sure-fire pill business."

After saying a lot of things, Lan Yingying finally turned the tables.

"Again?" Jiang Peng was shocked.

"I've rested enough."

Lan Yingying mounted the horse without a second thought, completely disregarding the horse's feelings.

"In short, three days from now at noon, Jiang Lang should go to Cangshan Pavilion. After the contract is finalized at Cangshan Pavilion, our trading company will be officially established."

...

Three days later, at Cangshan Market.

Jiang Peng arrived at Cangshan Pavilion just past noon.

The person in charge of managing Cangshan Pavilion is still the steward Xu Wenshan.

Now that he has met this person again, Xu Wenshan's attitude towards Jiang Peng is noticeably more polite than the previous two times.

"I heard that Junior Brother Jiang also contributed to the sect's Foundation Establishment Pills this time?" Xu Wenshan inquired familiarly.

"I'm just helping out my master and broadening my horizons along the way," Jiang Peng replied, waving his hand.

Xu Wenshan, however, said with envy, "Refining Foundation Establishment Pills is such a big deal, it's not as simple as Junior Brother Jiang makes it out to be."

During their casual conversation, Xu Wenshan's attitude could almost be described as obsequious.

Even with Jiang Peng's thick skin, he was somewhat overwhelmed by his flattery.

Fortunately, Jiang Peng didn't have to wait long before he saw Lan Yingying.

"Jiang Lang!" Lan Yingying also saw Jiang Peng and immediately walked over quickly, pointing to the man and woman beside him.

The man looked to be around thirty years old, with a full beard, but he exuded a shrewd air about him.

This must be Liu Chuang, the one who runs the demon-hunting team.

The female cultivator on the other side was petite.

At first glance, she looked no more than fifteen or sixteen years old, with a gentle smile on her oval face. Many disciples from Cangshan Pavilion came forward to greet her, and she responded to each one without showing the slightest arrogance.

This is a beauty who is just as stunning as Lan Yingying.

If Lan Yingying's temperament is charming and alluring, then this woman is pure and innocent.

But beneath that innocence, and in that seemingly gentle attitude, Jiang Peng could detect a hint of coldness.

He smiles at everyone the same way, and treats everyone the same way.

"Fellow Daoist Liu Chuang, Senior Sister Sun." Jiang Peng stepped forward and bowed slightly.

Liu Chuang sized Jiang Peng up and down, then first burst into laughter, before lowering his voice and saying, "Hmph, if you mistreat my sister Yingying, I won't let you off!"

A sense of déjà vu, like meeting one's brother-in-law, arises spontaneously.

Jiang Peng smiled slightly but did not respond.

Sun Yinxi, standing to the side, greeted him respectfully.

"I've heard Sister Yingying talk about Junior Brother Jiang before, back when he hadn't even joined the sect yet... Although this is our first meeting, we've actually been friends for a long time, so we're practically strangers."

Sun Yinxi smiled and said, "In the future, I will need your help with the business. Of course, if you encounter any trouble, please don't hesitate to come to Ni Chang Peak to find me."

Jiang Peng thanked her.

Next, witnessed by the steward Xu Wenshan, the four of them signed a contract, stipulating the ownership of the shares in the business.

After signing the contract, the four of them soon parted ways.

Sun Yinxi seemed to have sect affairs to attend to, and only made a brief appearance before leaving in a hurry.

Liu Chuang, the actual operator of the shop, has recently been entangled in trivial matters.

Lan Yingying had only recently become Elder Zhou's disciple, and she couldn't leave the sect for too long.

Jiang Peng, on the other hand, wanted to wander around the market, so they parted ways.

...

Life on the mountain was certainly leisurely, but after a while, Jiang Peng couldn't help but want to see the excitement down below.

However, after wandering around the market, Jiang Peng eventually arrived at the stall in the northeast corner.

Having nothing better to do, I looked at many stalls, but there really weren't any good treasures worth buying.

Jiang Peng, who was just taking a break, was not disappointed and continued to stroll leisurely.

As I was strolling around, I suddenly heard shouts from behind me.

"Brother Jiang?"

Jiang Peng turned around and saw Qian Laosi walking quickly towards her.

"Brother Jiang, what a coincidence! I was just about to ask Miss Hao Xue to come find you."

Jiang Peng asked curiously, "Brother Qian, what brings you here? Are you buying pills again?"

"Great news!" Qian Laosi looked mysterious as he pulled Jiang Peng to a teahouse next door and asked for a private room to sit down.

After confirming that no one was around, Qian Laosi took out a piece of broken jade about the size of a palm and placed it in front of Jiang Peng.

"Brother Jiang, you are always very knowledgeable. Do you recognize this object?"

Jiang Peng raised an eyebrow slightly and took the broken jade from her hand.

Golden characters immediately flashed before my eyes.

[Incomplete Array Plate: Tier 3 High-Grade, Guardian Array]

Jiang Peng looked up at Qian Laosi and asked in surprise, "This is a damaged array plate. Where did you find it?"

Qian Laosi did not answer, but instead pressed on, "What about the rank?"

"At least Tier 2, or even higher," Jiang Peng said.

Qian Laosi grinned, took back the incomplete array plate, and played with it in his hands.

Then, in a nonchalant tone, he said something that made Jiang Peng's eyes widen.

"I discovered ruins in the mountains; I suspect it might be... the cave dwelling of a Golden Core cultivator!"