I Became the Alchemy Master by Picking Up Trash-Chapter 64 - 63: Complaint

Ye Qingting: "Ah Xing, there’s one more thing. I’d like to ask your opinion."

"I showed the Preservation Jade Box you sold me to my grandfather, and he’s very interested. He plans to introduce it to the Ye Family and wants me to discuss buying out the patent with Youjian Shop."

Li Xing took a sip of tea and listened quietly.

"I didn’t reveal your identity as a talisman master. My grandpa doesn’t know about your relationship with Youjian Shop, so that’s why he has this idea. Please don’t blame the old man."

Stealing or monopolizing are despicable actions in any industry. Ye Qingting couldn’t explain Li Xing’s identity to Ye Chun, nor did he want Li Xing to misunderstand and think the Ye Family doesn’t know what’s good for them.

"I understand."

Ye Qingting: "A good Preservation Box can maximize the preservation of the medicinal properties of herbs, which is very important for enhancing the medicine’s efficacy. The Ye Family indeed needs better Preservation Boxes now. If it’s possible, I’d like to sign a long-term purchase contract with Youjian Shop to order Preservation Boxes in large quantities. The price is negotiable, but the Ye Family wants priority supply rights."

After saying this, Ye Qingting looked at Li Xing nervously and earnestly. This was the best solution he could think of. If Li Xing didn’t agree, the Ye Family would probably have no chance at the Preservation Box.

Li Xing shook her head and said, "No, I don’t have that much time and energy to waste on making Preservation Boxes."

Seeing Ye Qingting’s expression darken, Li Xing suddenly changed the situation: "Here’s the talisman pattern for the Preservation Box. Take it back to your grandfather and let him find a talisman master to make it according to the pattern."

A complex talisman pattern appeared in front of him, and Ye Qingting’s mood was like a roller coaster, soaring from the depths to the peak.

"So you’re willing to sell the patent to the Ye Family?"

"Not sell, but conditionally transfer it for the Ye Family to use. I want ten percent of the profits from the sale of Preservation Boxes by the Ye Family."

Ye Qingting was surprised: "Ten percent?" This cost was too low. Even if it were reversed, with the Ye Family keeping ten percent of the profit, the Ye Family would still make a surefire profit.

Li Xing leaned back on the chair and continued:

"Yes, just ten percent, but I have a condition. The Ye Family must keep my secret. No matter who asks about the talisman pattern of the Preservation Box in the future, you are not to mention me at all. You must insist that the developer of this preservation talisman is from the Ye Family. If you can do that, we can sign the contract now."

This was an incredibly easy thing for Ye Qingting, and the two quickly reached an agreement.

"The Ye Family only has the right to use this talisman pattern. It cannot be resold, disclosed, nor restrict my use. The Preservation Jade Boxes I need must be given priority by the Ye Family."

"No problem!"

Li Xing also had a great demand for Preservation Boxes, and purchasing jade materials and carving talismans cost a lot of money and time.

With the talisman pattern, the Ye Family would surely hire high-level talisman masters to make them in bulk. With the Ye Family’s financial resources, the jade materials used for the Jade Boxes wouldn’t be subpar.

Good materials combined with good talismans would undoubtedly make the Preservation Box even more effective, and Li Xing could use them anytime. This was undoubtedly a favorable situation for her.

The Preservation Array was something Li Xing brought from the Blue Star cultivation world, but in this world, she was the mother of preservation arrays (talismans).

All the children on the Qianyuan Continent knew that creating talismans was undoubtedly more challenging than drawing them. To avoid unnecessary trouble, Li Xing needed someone to shoulder the risks for her.

As for that ten percent profit, it was Li Xing sending a signal to the Ye Family. Since they took her talisman, they must also protect her.

There’s also a critical reason: the Preservation Array, which seemed ordinary to her, was a coveted treasure even for noble families on the Qianyuan Continent. 𝕗𝐫𝚎𝗲𝘄𝐞𝕓𝐧𝕠𝘃𝕖𝐥.𝐜𝚘𝚖

Family like the Ye Family who are sophisticated enough to buy it with money were considered refined. But if faced with uncouth characters who plunder without regard, she, a powerless individual, would only have to accept it.

Relying on a big tree for shade was wise before she grew into one herself. The Ye Family had significant power, and with Ye Qingting to support her, they were undoubtedly the best refuge.

Ye Qingting wasn’t foolish. In a flash of thought, he understood the reasoning behind it; Li Xing feared that possessing such a treasure would cause her trouble.

"Ah Xing, would you like to become a Guest Elder of the Ye Family? The benefits are quite substantial."

"I’d rather not. I’m not yet strong enough to become a Guest Elder. Maybe someday."

Becoming a Guest Elder would undoubtedly allow her to make better use of the Ye Family’s resources and reputation, using them as a shield. However, it would not conform to her preference for staying low-key while reaping benefits.

"Ah Xing, this precious talisman pattern you want only ten percent of the profit; it’s as though our Ye Family is getting it for nothing. I feel guilty about it. Why don’t I invest and buy shares in Youjian Shop? Any profit is yours, and any loss is mine."

"Include me too, I want to invest!"

Cui Tianxiao couldn’t hold back. Li Xing had mentioned that the Red and Blue Medicine would be available at Youjian Shop, and investing would undoubtedly be risky-free. Rather than waiting for Youjian Shop to become popular and then trying to latch on, why not forge a good connection now?

"Alright, as long as Yang Dawei doesn’t oppose, I’m fine with it!"

With her presence, Youjian Shop had a great future and would undoubtedly not incur losses. Those who invest would all share the profits. But Li Xing didn’t mind, thinking when it comes to friends, profits should be common.

After the registration deadline, there were still half a month for freshmen to prepare for their start, during which Ye Qingting and Cui Tianxiao, locals, took Li Xing around almost all of Harssas, trying out all sorts of foods, though they most frequently visited Youjian Shop.

With new shareholder capital injected, Youjian Shop’s interior decorations finally matched its class. They installed the latest display screens, replaced wooden shelves with folding-space storage cabinets that covered the walls, and hired two smart shop assistants for help.

Yang Dawei could finally focus entirely on managing the shop’s operations and promoting the new products, busying himself every day.

Cui Tianxiao didn’t like outsiders in their territory, so he evicted all the second-floor tenants. No tenant complained, as they had received enough compensation to rent a better place for a year.

Now the entire second floor was a private clubhouse for the three of them. Ye Qingting and Cui Tianxiao even had their own rooms and set up a game room and a combat room, indicating they intended to stay there long term.

For some reason, both Ye Qingting and Cui Tianxiao felt that cultivating with Li Xing was much more efficient than cultivating alone, with Elemental Power being more active too.

Besides that, living under one roof with Li Xing always gave them a sense of invigoration and a better appetite.

Perhaps Yang Dawei was right; some people naturally have a strong aura, and the longer you stay with them, the better your luck becomes.

Today, while Li Xing was browsing the newly issued materials on her light brain, she suddenly heard noises downstairs, as if a quarrel was escalating. Li Xing closed her book, went downstairs to check.

"You, you promised... me that you could certainly fix it!" A delicate young man with light blue curly hair shouted at the shop assistant, his face flushed and stammering.

"Dear customer, please calm down. Let’s discuss this in the reception room." The customer was causing a scene, and the shop assistant, unable to calm him down, hurriedly notified Yang Dawei to handle the situation personally.

"No, no, I won’t go! Let’s talk right here! You took the money and did nothing; I, I will file a complaint with the Merchant Guild!"