Chapter 33: The Establishment of the Tarot Society, Prosperity Awaits!

Su Xing naturally understood that Jin Congxue was jesting and responded in a half-joking manner, "Certainly, to have the privilege of caring for such a great beauty like you! I couldn't ask for more!"

Jin Congxue, upon hearing this, playfully rolled her eyes and remarked, "Tsk, you little lecher!"

"By the way, I have something important to tell you. The reason these fifty pills were auctioned off at two million each is that they were newly released. Several wealthy sisters of mine were eager to purchase them, hence the high price..."

"However, the subsequent price of these pills will surely decrease... I estimate it will stabilize at around one to one point five million each."

Su Xing nodded upon hearing this, finding it consistent with his expectations. He remarked, "That's fine. At one million each, it's already quite profitable for me. As long as you help me convert the money into white-grade equipment!"

If the average price per pill was one million, Su Xing could produce a hundred low-grade Beautification Pills in a week, resulting in an income of one billion Da Xia coins per week.

If converted into energy, this would yield approximately six hundred thousand energy points, a significant figure. At least for the near future, Su Xing wouldn't have to worry about energy shortages.

Upon hearing Su Xing's words, Jin Congxue rolled her eyes and said, "Brother, do you really think the money in our Jin Congxue Merchant House comes from the wind?"

"Selling you one piece of white-grade equipment for nine hundred, that's already the cost price. When considering our labor costs, we're operating at a loss!"

"Moreover, your intention to purchase white-grade equipment worth one hundred million is equivalent to more than a hundred thousand items! This nearly accounts for ten percent of our Jin Congxue Merchant House's entire stock flow!"

Su Xing felt somewhat embarrassed upon hearing this. After all, the Jin Congxue Merchant House needed to profit. Previously, they might have earned a few hundred coins selling one piece of white-grade equipment.

But now, it was as if they earned nothing at all; it was like Su Xing was merely having the Jin Congxue Merchant House work for him, especially as his strength grew, and his future demand for white-grade equipment would only increase.

Feeling a hint of regret, Su Xing tentatively asked, "Then, what do you suggest I do? White-grade equipment is crucial for me."

Jin Congxue pondered for a moment after hearing Su Xing's question and replied, "Although I don't know why you're so determined to acquire white-grade equipment, I don't need to know your secrets."

"However, let me share some internal data from the Jin Congxue Merchant House. Among the ten billion population of Da Xia, only about five billion are combat professionals, with the number of bronze-level combat professionals being around four billion."

"Higher-level professionals generally don't use white-grade equipment. This means that the annual circulation of white-grade equipment in Da Xia is only about five billion."

"Yet, with your current purchasing rate of a hundred thousand white-grade pieces per week, you'd need over five million pieces in a year! This practically occupies about one percent of the entire market share!"

"According to Da Xia's laws, this might even constitute monopolistic behavior!"

Su Xing slightly furrowed his brows upon hearing Jin Congxue's words. He hadn't thought about it to this extent. Him individually purchasing such a large quantity of white-grade equipment and not selling any might indeed draw official attention, posing a significant problem.

Moreover, with his increasing strength, acquiring fifty million pieces in a year wasn't impossible.

So Su Xing asked with a frown, "White-grade equipment is indeed crucial to me... Is there any way to avoid this issue?"

Jin Congxue thought for a moment and replied, "There are ways, more than one!"

"Firstly, enhance the quality of the equipment. Not just white-grade but if you also require green-grade equipment, perhaps it won't attract as much attention."

"Secondly, you can establish your own guild specifically for purchasing low-level equipment, even hiring some individuals to run dungeons for equipment. This way, not only can you save costs significantly, but it won't attract attention either."

Su Xing's eyes brightened upon hearing Jin Congxue's suggestions.

He had previously attempted to absorb green-grade equipment, gaining about fifty energy points per piece. However, a green-grade piece cost at least twenty thousand Da Xia coins, making it less cost-effective, double the price of white-grade equipment.

The second option proposed by Jin Congxue was intriguing. Establishing his own guild would indeed alleviate many troubles.

So Su Xing blinked and asked, "Beautiful Miss Jin Congxue... Can I hire you as the head of my guild?"

Jin Congxue widened her eyes upon hearing Su Xing's words and asked, "Do you want me to act as your guild's representative? Please... I'm a part of the Jin Congxue Merchant House! Strictly speaking, if you establish a guild, you'd be our competition!"

Su Xing felt there might be a chance as Jin Congxue didn't directly refuse. He then took out several high-quality Beautification Pills he had refined earlier and handed them over, saying, "Ahem, not without benefits! These pills should suffice! Moreover, I'll prioritize providing you with more in the future!"

Taking the pills, Jin Congxue spoke softly, "Boss, you're indeed generous! This single exquisite Happiness Pill is worth at least five million... Just a wave of your hand and you're offering tens of millions in salary!"

After a moment's thought, Jin Congxue continued, "However, setting up a guild requires many things. It not only needs sufficient funds but also requires a network of contacts..."

Su Xing blinked and said, "But you are Miss Jin Congxue of the Jin Congxue Merchant House! Don't you have connections?"

Rolling her eyes, Jin Congxue responded, "So, you're turning me into a laborer? I indeed possess quite a few resources. Initially starting the guild is enough... But!"

"Establishing a guild requires quite a sum of money. The initial investment needs to be at least one billion, and it requires hiring a specialized team to run dungeons... However, this is where you naturally have an advantage. Aren't you a student at Kyoto University? You can recruit freshmen from your university; they'd need to run dungeons for leveling up, and they'd be a perfect fit for your needs!"

Su Xing considered this and remarked, "I'll give you two hundred Beautification Pills each week... Half of the earnings from their sales will go towards establishing the new guild, and the other half towards purchasing white-grade equipment for me. Once the guild is established, you can invest all the earnings from the pills into the guild. I'll only need white-grade equipment from the guild! How does that sound?"

Upon hearing this proposal, Jin Congxue thought for a moment and replied, "If that's the case, it seems feasible! Two hundred Beautification Pills per week... It's equivalent to two or three hundred million injected into it!"

"In that case, I'm confident I can establish the foundation of the guild within a week! Additionally, I have some connections at Jiangnan University; I can arrange for their students to run dungeons for equipment!"

Pausing for a moment, Jin Congxue added, "However, at this moment, we still have an important issue to address!"

Su Xing, puzzled, asked, "What issue?"

With a smile, Jin Congxue responded, "My boss... You haven't even chosen a name for your guild yet!"

Su Xing was momentarily taken aback and then smiled, saying, "Then let it be called the Tarot Society..."

(End of this chapter)