Survival Game: Call Me an Honest Businessman

Li Zhi looked at Wu Yin.

Wu Yin walked very fast, pretending not to know her at all, looking her up and down.

Li Zhi: "...I said I don't know why you believe me?"

Actually, she had already guessed it.

But to make Perth feel better, it's better to put it more tactfully; maybe she'll believe it then?

At the time, Li Zhi was actually puzzled. If Master Sivir was really one of the best in the entire Eastern Qi as Celia said, then she shouldn't have been able to cut in line for the orders she had.

But in reality, I was able to cut in line.

Moreover, her airship was modified almost without any waiting time.

When Li Zhi saw the customers coming and going at Master Sivir's place, she actually had some doubts, but she was too busy. Things were going in the direction she wanted, so she didn't want to devote any more energy to this matter.

After all, she was the one who benefited from the airship's modification.

For those who have already benefited from the status quo, remaining silent is a strategy to maintain their inherent advantageous position.

She always needed to reassess her relationship with Celia.

Logically speaking, businessmen should only talk business.

But she and Celia are clearly more than that.

On many occasions, she truly regarded her as a teacher.

But there were also many moments when Li Zhi was keenly aware that she and Celia would never be on the same path.

But situations like today...

It seems to be happening more often now.

While Li Zhi was deep in thought, his clone in the Beast Market also arrived at Sister Big Pancake's hospital.

Big Pancake Sister is back, and Lion South is here too.

As soon as Li Zhiyi appeared, they stood up immediately.

The lion clan elder behind Shi Nan also looked over at Li Zhi.

The monkey and fox elders, seated at opposite ends, also turned their scrutinizing gazes to Li Zhi.

Li Zhi's clone was still wearing the same mask as yesterday.

"Ladies and gentlemen, I am very pleased that you could all be here on time. Let's get straight to the point about my hospital opening in the North District."

Lion Elder: "This area is jointly governed by our Lion Clan and the Monkey Clan. We both agree to your opening of a hospital, but we would like to know which orc races your hospital will treat, and what weapons you will sell?"

Seeing that neither the monkey clan elders nor the fox clan elders had any objections, Li Zhi guessed that they must have discussed it yesterday.

"I will open this to all orc races."

Upon hearing her words, the elders of the three races reacted in different ways.

The lion elder hesitated, the monkey elder was pleased, but the fox elder was clearly not satisfied.

Li Zhi took in everyone's expressions and continued, "As for weapons, I have a batch of weapons without attribute points, but I guarantee they will be sufficient to deal with ordinary prey."

The monkey elder's tone was somewhat sharp: "You're a level 5 merchant, you should be qualified to sell C-grade weapons, equipment, items, and potions. Do you also look down on us orcs, so you sell us those junk items that others don't want?"

Neither the lion clan elder nor the fox clan elder spoke, waiting for Li Zhi's reply.

Li Zhi did not speak.

Silence spread through the small foyer.

The three elders sat at three different points in the shop, gazing at Li Zhi from three angles simultaneously.

But Li Zhi remained completely calm.

In this transaction, or rather, this collaboration, she was in a completely dominant position.

It is the beastmen of the Beast Market who need her, not the other way around.

The hospital and weapons were also tailor-made to the needs of these orcs.

In addition, she holds a prestigious Level 5 merchant status in the entire Beast Market.

No one can pressure her.

Li Zhi did not speak; his cloak spun in mid-air, creating wavy arcs.

"Since you all do not need to cooperate with me, then let's call it quits."

As soon as she finished speaking, the monkey elder jumped up and rushed to Li Zhi's side. However, he did not dare to stop her and could only explain, "My lord, wait. Monkey Jiao did not mean to offend you. It's just that his younger brother was killed in the battle a few days ago, and he is in a bad mood. Please understand."

Li Zhi lowered his eyes, his tone indifferent: "Why should I understand you?"

The monkey clan elder was taken aback.

She had already stepped out of the store.

Lion and Big Pancake Sister exchanged a glance.

The two of them, one on the left and one on the right, quickly walked to Li Zhi's side.

Big Pancake Sister said, "Sir, please don't be angry. Elder Monkey Jiao already knows he was wrong and he wants to apologize to you. Besides, we really need a hospital and doctors. I know you're willing to open a hospital in the North District because you've shown kindness, I..."

Li Zhi paused, interrupting Big Pancake Sister.

"You've got it wrong," Li Zhi said calmly. "I'm a businessman. I don't do any business out of charity; I do it to make money. You want weapons and items with attribute points, of course I have those, but... can you buy them?"

Li Zhi's words caused the three clan elders who had come after him to stop in their tracks, their expressions shifting in complex emotions.

"No merchant is willing to sell graded weapons to D-rank races, not because you don't have money, nor because we don't have goods, but because it's a customary merchant agreement. If I violate it, I will be ostracized by other merchants."

Li Zhi's gaze swept over these people, his tone purely curious: "What kind of benefits can you offer that would make a level 5 merchant like me willing to risk offending other merchants just to sell you leveled goods?"

Lion Clan Elder: "...My lord, you are right, but we would like to know, what benefits will you gain from opening a hospital here? After all, if you open the hospital in the southern district, more patients who can afford medicine will see a doctor, and only then will you be able to make money."

Li Zhi: "That's a misconception of yours. The cost of opening a hospital in the South District is much higher than that in the North District. Just the taxes alone will significantly reduce my profits."

"Moreover, there are hospitals in the South District, and there are already mature medical treatment methods. If I go there, I will be caught in the competition, and the cost and effort involved will only be greater. But I opened in the North District because you need my help. Not only will I not pay taxes, but I also need you to provide the venue and promise that all orcs entering my hospital area will have to pay a certain ticket."

Li Zhi spoke so matter-of-factly that these orc elders almost thought all her demands were perfectly reasonable.

The fox elder, who had remained silent until now, said, "The orcs in the Northern District who need medical treatment simply cannot afford the entrance fee you demand, and if you do this, very few people will be willing to come to your hospital for treatment."

The elders of the other two clans nodded in agreement.

Li Zhi: "But what if my territory becomes the safest trading area in the North District?"