Published: February 12, 2025
Jie Su became interested. When someone like Ye Zhongming said it was a secret, it must be a significant one.
“Let me hear it,” he urged.
Ye Zhongming squinted and replied, “I can create Crimson Condensation Equipment.”
Jie Su nodded, only to suddenly widen his eyes in surprise.
“What?”
He knew that Ye Zhongming could manufacture good equipment; he had seen him do it for everyone during the novice battlefield. Those pieces of equipment were decent in Jie Su's eyes, but certainly not at the Crimson Condensation level.
It is essential to know that Crimson Condensation Equipment is the standard configuration for mid-tier clans, in high demand, and represents the most profitable gear sold by the Tarros Red Dwarf. The profit margins might not be as exaggerated as at the Renyi level, but the large quantities mean a significant total profit.
There's a saying within the Tarros Red Dwarf: a truckload of Kegang level equipment is not worth a box of Crimson Condensation level, and this highlights the issue.
A simple statement made Jie Su realize the immense... crisis contained within it.
Once the Tarros Red Dwarf learns about this, even if they wage war, they would kill Ye Zhongming.
Even with the Su Clan's help, it wouldn't stop them. No, at that time, the Su Clan would certainly choose to stand by and watch.
“This secret... is too frightening,” Jie Su really felt nervous now, but there was also an unusual excitement.
“Do you think I want those stores within Su City for no reason? I need them to cover up this secret. Every once in a while, I will take out some Crimson Condensation Equipment to sell there, and neither we nor the Star-Eye Clan will be responsible for the store's operation—let you manage it with your people. This will reduce the danger. Because both of us have a demand for this level of equipment, the quantities we release into the market won’t be too many, ensuring there won’t be price fluctuations, making it easy to digest.”
Ye Zhongming explained his purpose for suggesting this condition to Jie Su.
The various business centers of the Su Clan serve a massive population of billions from the Su Clan and numerous affiliated races, making the business potential incomparable to Dark Strip City or other cities. In the future, Ye Zhongming would have many items to sell, and having such a selling point would be very convenient.
By having Jie Su manage, he would be representing the Su Clan itself, serving as a direct lineage, and to some extent, being a part of Yao Han Su. Such stores, even if they stock the same items as others, would be prioritized by many, guaranteeing absolute profits.
“I can help you put these items in the clan's stores...”
Jie Su only said half of it before pausing, smiling self-deprecatingly.
These items could indeed be sold in the clan's stores through his connections, mixed with the Crimson Condensation Equipment actually manufactured by the Tarros Red Dwarf, which would be safer. However, the income and profits would belong to the clan. Selling them in Ye Zhongming's store would mean the earnings are his, belonging to him and the clan leader’s faction.
“We’ll each find our own sources for the store goods. What you put in there is yours, all the profits belong to you, while what I find counts for both of us, split in half. No need to refuse this; after all, you’re responsible for the operation, and you have to pay your employees.”
Ye Zhongming stopped Jie Su’s refusal, saying, “Also, don’t you need money? Relying on those races that support you only to a limited extent won't work. This will be a steady income source for you.”
Jie Su thought for a moment and agreed. He indeed lacked a money-making channel; the previous cooperation with Ye Zhongming to explore the resource planet stemmed from this reason. However, that endeavor would take time before it reaps profit, while this store could open very soon.
“Can you... make Renyi level equipment?” Jie Su asked. If Ye Zhongming could manufacture equipment at this level too, his approach to handling this matter would be different.