Chapter 727: Testing the Pills

"Business?" The old man was taken aback.

"I'm Ye Yuan, the owner of the Medicine Fragrance Pavilion on Gu Feng Street—oh, formerly the Fragrance Gathering Tower," Ye Yuan explained.

"Fragrance Gathering Tower! You're the new owner?" the old man exclaimed in surprise.

He had heard about the change of ownership at Fragrance Gathering Tower, but hadn't paid much attention.

He never expected the new owner to be a young man in the Divine Travel realm!

"Our Medicine Fragrance Pavilion plans to deal in pills, and I've come to seek cooperation with the Meteor Trading Company," Ye Yuan said.

The old man couldn't help but laugh: "Young man, business isn't as simple as you think! You say you want to trade pills—what level of alchemists does your Medicine Fragrance Pavilion have? What fine pill formulas?"

After his initial surprise, the old man began to look down on Ye Yuan.

A mere boy, still wet behind the ears, trying to play at business!

He knew Jun Tianyu, and figured the Gu family had reluctantly handed over Fragrance Gathering Tower out of fear of him.

But he was puzzled why Jun Tianyu, always a loner, would get mixed up with a brat.

Though Jun Tianyu was formidable, the old man wasn't afraid of him.

While the Meteor Trading Company's branch in Gu Feng City was weak, the overall power of the Meteor Trading Company was immense!

A mere Heaven Enlightenment realm expert was nothing before them.

The old man was confident that Jun Tianyu wouldn't dare cause trouble here.

Ye Yuan glanced at him and said calmly, "If I'm not mistaken, your Gu Feng City branch is a six-star branch, right? You're only a five-star steward, hardly qualified to make decisions. What use is there in telling you all this?"

The old man's expression changed, and he said warily, "How do you know I'm a five-star steward? No, how are you so familiar with the Meteor Trading Company's internal ranking? Ordinary people wouldn't know this!"

Ye Yuan smiled. "You don't need to worry about that. Just take me to see the person in charge."

This old man was clearly just a shopkeeper, unable to make decisions. The person in charge of the Meteor Trading Company should be a six-star steward.

Given Ye Yuan's relationship with the Meteor Trading Company's head, it was only natural he knew this.

The old man was about to refuse when a pleasant voice came from the inner chamber.

"Let Mr. Ye and Lord Jun come in!"

Helpless, the old man led Ye Yuan and the others inside.

Hearing the voice, Ye Yuan was curious—was the head of the Gu Feng City Meteor Trading Company a woman?

Following Old Duan into the inner chamber, they saw a veiled woman seated at the head.

Beside her stood an old man, also a Heaven Enlightenment realm expert!

As Ye Yuan and the others entered, their gazes lingered on Ye Yuan. Ye Yuan, in turn, sized up the woman.

The woman was only in the Boundless realm, yet she sat while the Heaven Enlightenment realm expert stood behind her.

Clearly, she was no ordinary person.

"Mr. Ye is familiar with our Meteor Trading Company's ranking system—quite surprising. If it's not too much trouble, could you tell Qian'er where you learned it?" the woman named Qian'er spoke first.

Ye Yuan said, "Business is business. If Miss Qian'er is interested, I'll tell you another time. But today, I've come in good faith to discuss cooperation."

Qian'er didn't press the matter; the ranking system, though unknown to ordinary martial artists, was hardly a secret.

Still, she was curious what Ye Yuan, with nothing to his name, could offer for cooperation.

Unlike Old Duan, she knew exactly what had happened in the city these past few days.

A major trading company that couldn't gather such intelligence would be worthless.

This young man Ye Yuan was far from simple!

For one, having Jun Tianyu follow him like a guard was no small feat!

"Very well, since Mr. Ye is reluctant to say more, let's get straight to the point. Your Medicine Fragrance Pavilion has no foundation in Gu Feng City. Even with Lord Jun's protection, establishing a foothold won't be easy. Business can't rely on force alone! Isn't seeking cooperation with us a bit like trying to get something for nothing?" Qian'er said bluntly.

In truth, Qian'er thought otherwise!

To establish the Medicine Fragrance Pavilion, Ye Yuan needed to partner with a trading company.

But instead of choosing the Heavenly Fate Trading Company, he came directly to the Meteor Trading Company—a wise move.

Still, she didn't think Ye Yuan had much to offer for cooperation.

However, the location of the Medicine Fragrance Pavilion tempted her, which was why she let him in.

If the Meteor Trading Company could take over the Medicine Fragrance Pavilion, it would squeeze the Heavenly Fate Trading Company and open up opportunities in Gu Feng City.

The location of the Medicine Fragrance Pavilion was excellent!

Qian'er wasn't thinking of cooperation at all; she wanted the Medicine Fragrance Pavilion to be subordinate to the Meteor Trading Company, so she was aggressive from the start.

Ye Yuan smiled. "Miss Qian'er, save your efforts. My Medicine Fragrance Pavilion is only looking for a supply source, not to become subordinate to any power. If you agree to supply us, I guarantee that within half a year, I'll increase your market share to twenty percent!"

Qian'er's eyes narrowed, but she looked skeptical. Her expression was hidden behind her veil, so it wasn't too rude.

Currently, the Meteor Trading Company's share in Gu Feng City was less than ten percent, crushed by the Heavenly Fate Trading Company.

A jump to twenty percent would be a huge improvement.

The profits would be substantial!

But how could a mere Divine Travel realm youth like Ye Yuan achieve that?

"Heh, twenty percent? Mr. Ye, you're talking nonsense! Our Meteor Trading Company entered Gu Feng City late, but it's been ten years. In that time, we've barely opened up less than ten percent of the market. You claim to boost our share by twenty percent—that's quite a boast!" Qian'er said.

Ye Yuan smiled. "Twenty percent is a conservative estimate. If our cooperation goes well, thirty percent isn't impossible. Don't be too quick to doubt—take a look at these pills first."

With that, Ye Yuan swept his hand across the table, revealing five or six types of pills before Qian'er.

"Mystic Dew Pill, Purple Heart Pill, Fifth-Grade Rejuvenation Pill... These are all common pills. Is this your trump card, Mr. Ye?"

Qian'er's voice was thick with disappointment, feeling she had wasted her time inviting Ye Yuan in.

Ye Yuan laughed. "Miss Qian'er, don't be hasty. Why not try these pills first?"