latelenovela Chapter 132 Paving the Way
Chapter 132 Paving the Way
Although Gu Zhenzi did not use his full strength, who knows if Kongming also held back?
He suppressed his shock; Kongming was now absolutely qualified to negotiate with him.
Gu Zhenzi snorted coldly, but his feet involuntarily walked in the direction Kongming pointed.
"Fellow Daoist Gu, I have always regarded you as a reliable ally. I have been fortunate enough to return this time, and I hope to cooperate with your sect again. I will not shirk my responsibility for the losses I caused your sect before. This is my sincerity!"
Kongming slowly spoke, waving his feather fan.
Gu Zhenzi stopped and scrutinized Kong Ming. "Cooperation? How do you intend to cooperate?"
"Now that the Jade Cauldron Sect has returned all military power to me, attacking the three prefectures of the An clan is imminent. Our previous agreement still stands. After we take the three prefectures, you can just ask for the benefits!"
Kongming looked directly into Gu Zhenzi's eyes and calmly said, "An Lushan has always been a thorn in my side, and I must eliminate him."
"Hahaha... Zhuge Kongming, anyone can make empty promises, let's get real!"
Gu Zhenzi refused to budge an inch, after all, Kongming had said the same thing last time, and in the end, all the benefits were taken by the Jade Cauldron Sect.
"Does Fellow Daoist Gu know the purpose of the 'Flying Appreciation Conference' initiated by the Jade Cauldron Sect today?"
"It's just a bottle of wine, isn't it? Would you believe me if I said I wasn't actually that interested?"
Gu Zhenzi glanced at Kongming and said disdainfully.
Kongming didn't say much upon hearing this. With a wave of his feather fan, a beautiful little porcelain bottle flew to Gu Zhenzi's front.
"Zhuge Kongming, what do you mean by this? Do you think you can make my sect serve you with this thing?"
Gu Zhenzi took the porcelain bottle and asked with a hint of anger.
"Please try it first, then we can talk!" Kongming said with a slight smile, gently waving his feather fan.
Although 'Flying Apsaras' has not yet been tested by the market, judging from the attitude of Yu Ding Zong, Kong Ming has great confidence in this wine.
Gu Zhenzi didn't believe there was anything special about the wine at all, and opened the small porcelain bottle with some skepticism.
Instantly, a rich aroma of wine filled the air. It felt like a spring breeze or a clear mountain spring, refreshing and delightful.
Gu Zhenzi couldn't help but take a small sip, feeling his taste buds conquered by an unprecedentedly wonderful sensation—a taste he had never experienced before.
As for the expressions, they were exactly the same as those of Kongming and Qingyang when they tasted it for the first time.
"This……"
Gu Zhenzi's eyes widened in surprise, and she took another bite.
"Fellow Daoist Gu, what do you think of this wine?" Kongming asked with a smile.
Gu Zhenzi put down the porcelain bottle, his eyes flashing with undisguised surprise and admiration.
"This wine is extraordinary! It is truly a rare and exquisite brew. But with just this little bit of gluttony, I'm afraid your plans will fall through!"
Although Gu Zhenzi was shocked by the 'flying', he would not care about anything more delicious than the interests of his sect.
"Hahaha... Fellow Daoist Gu is thinking too simply. I didn't convince your sect with just a few jars of wine. Do you think the Jade Cauldron Sect went to such lengths to hold this tasting event just for you to taste fine wine?"
Kongming laughed heartily, put away his feather fan, and looked at Gu Zhenzi with a meaningful gaze.
"Oh! Could there be some kind of conspiracy involved here?!"
Gu Zhenzi replied indifferently.
"The Jade Cauldron Sect's move is merely a prelude to a new marketing model and its potential." Kongming's smile faded, and his gaze became deep and serious.
Upon hearing this, Gu Zhenzi's pupils contracted, and he tentatively asked, "Does the Thunder God Sect intend to promote this wine to the entire cultivation world? How much of such a fine wine do they have in stock?"
"This wine comes from my Wolong Manor and has already begun mass production. Fellow Daoist Gu, would you like to hear my words now?"
Kongming narrowed his eyes slightly and spoke frankly.
"Mass production?"
Upon hearing this, Gu Zhenzi was shocked, but even more so, she found it hard to believe.
He knew that rare things are often difficult to replicate, let alone such a fine wine that could instantly conquer the taste buds and leave an unforgettable impression.
"Zhuge Kongming, are you kidding me? How can you guarantee that mass production won't lose its flavor with such poor quality?"
"Hahaha... Don't worry about that, fellow Daoist. I have my own plans!"
Kongming gently waved his feather fan, looking confident and composed.
Gu Zhenzi immediately realized the implications.
Imagine if this wine could become popular in the cultivation world. It would bring not only countless riches, but also the reputation and status of the sect. No wonder the Jade Cauldron Sect attaches such importance to it.
Gu Zhenzi pondered for a moment, secretly calculating this sudden business opportunity.
In the cultivation world, resources often mean influence and power, because a sect's strength can only improve with abundant resources.
Such a sensational wine would undoubtedly bring them unimaginable profits.
"Tell me, how can we cooperate?"
"Fellow Daoist Gu, if your sect helps me take over the three states of An, the previous profit distribution will still stand. In addition, I will grant your sect the exclusive agency rights for 'Flying Heaven' in the Great Yuan Dynasty. What do you think?"
Kongming simply laid his cards on the table, not believing that Gu Zhenzi could resist such a huge temptation.
"Is this true? I wonder if Fellow Daoist Zhuge has the authority to say so?"
Upon hearing this, Gu Zhenzi's eyes lit up.
After figuring out the key point, if it weren't for Kongming's sudden increase in strength, which gave him the right to be on equal footing with him, he would have even wanted to force Kongming to hand over the brewing recipe.
The cultivation world has always adhered to this principle, and the Jade Cauldron Sect is no exception.
If Kongming himself lacked the strength, then he could only do the work for others and become someone else's vassal.
"This wine belongs to me, Wolong, and all rights belong to me. Now, I ask you, fellow Daoist, do you agree or not?" Kongming countered.
"Deal! But we need to agree on how the profits will be split beforehand!"
Gu Zhenzi was a man who could take things in stride, and he immediately inquired about the distribution of profits.
"Well... just like with the Jade Cauldron Sect, I'll charge you two thousand gold coins per jar. You two can decide the selling price yourselves!"
"What? You want to charge us two thousand gold coins for a jar of wine? Zhuge Kongming, isn't that a bit too much of a rip-off!"
Gu Zhenzi's expression was rather unpleasant. The best wines were priced at around a hundred gold coins, but the purchase price of this 'Flying Sky' wine was as high as two thousand gold coins. How could he not be shocked?
"Hahaha... Fellow Daoist Gu, are you perhaps frightened by these two thousand gold coins? You tasted this wine just now, don't you know what's going on?"
Kongming laughed and asked.
"Two thousand gold coins is indeed an exorbitant price, but this wine is worth it!"
Gu Zhenzi savored the feeling of flying into the sky and suddenly felt that two thousand gold coins were a reasonable amount.
"The Jade Cauldron Sect is a model I've set for you. Fellow Daoist Gu, I probably don't need to teach you how to operate it!"
With his increased strength, Kongming naturally gained more confidence. He was no longer as cautious towards these top experts as before.
Now, as long as he doesn't offend the three major sects, other sects will have to think twice before trying to control Kongming...