freeallnovels Chapter 1801 The Black Market Within the Heavenly Ruins!
Chapter 1801 The Black Market Within the Heavenly Ruins!
Qian Duoduo studied the map carefully and asked Manager Wang some detailed questions.
For example, the average spending per person in each region, the competitive store situation, and the rental market, etc.
Finally, he pointed to the second red dot, which is the materials trading area.
"I choose this place."
Manager Wang was somewhat surprised: "The materials trading area has a very precise customer base, but the competition is also fierce."
Are you sure you want to choose this location?
Qian Duoduo smiled confidently: "It is precisely because the competition is fierce that it shows the market demand is huge."
He analyzed, "Although the auction area has a large flow of people, most of them are there to participate in the auction and are not very interested in ordinary materials. Moreover, the competition is too fierce, making it difficult for a new store like ours to gain a foothold."
"The cultivation technique area is for cultivators, but their need for materials is not as strong as that of professional weapon refiners and alchemists."
“The leisure and entertainment area has strong spending power, but the demand is scattered and not precise enough.”
"There is a lot of foot traffic near the teleportation array, but most of them are just passing through, so it's not stable."
“And the materials trading area…” Qian Duoduo’s eyes flashed with a sharp light, “This area is full of professionals with a stable and large demand for materials. As long as we provide high-quality materials at reasonable prices, it will be easy to accumulate a stable customer base.”
"Moreover, most of the shops in the materials trading area are exclusive to a certain world or a certain faction. Shops like ours, which sell products from a newly emerging world, have a unique advantage."
"Because the materials in the new world are often purer and more primitive, they are very attractive to those weapon refiners and alchemists who pursue high-quality materials."
Ye Chuyun nodded repeatedly as she listened.
Qian Duoduo's analysis makes a lot of sense.
The materials trading area is indeed the best choice for them.
Manager Wang also showed an approving look: "That's right, very insightful. Then let's set it in the materials trading area."
He took out a token and handed it to Ye Chuyun: "This is the shop's certificate. After the blood oath is performed, the shop will officially belong to you."
"The exact location of the shop is marked on the map. I'll take you there now."
The three left the management office and headed to the materials trading area.
The materials trading area is located in the southeast of Tianxu, with wide streets lined with shops on both sides.
Manager Wang led the two men to a shop.
The shop is located in the middle of the street, in a good location. The storefront is about 10 zhang wide and three stories high. It looks a bit old, but the structure is intact.
A blank signboard hung on the door, indicating that the previous owner had moved out.
Manager Wang opened the shop door, and it was empty inside, with only some dusty shelves.
"The shop has three floors, each with an area of about 300 square meters. The first floor can be used to display goods, the second floor can be used to set up VIP rooms and warehouses, and the third floor can be used for living or office purposes."
Qian Duoduo walked around the store and said with satisfaction, "Not bad, the space is big enough and the layout is reasonable. It can be opened after a little renovation."
Ye Chuyun nodded: "It's really good."
Manager Wang said, "Since you are satisfied, then it's settled."
"Tianxu will take care of the store's maintenance, cleaning, and security. You only need to focus on running the business."
"In addition, Tianxu will send people to check sales figures every month. If the sales figure is less than 10 billion, a warning will be given in advance."
"If the standards are not met for three consecutive months, the shop will be reclaimed."
"As for the 10% management fee, it is settled monthly and deducted directly from the sales revenue."
Ye Chuyun nodded: "Understood."
Manager Wang explained some more details, then took his leave.
Only Ye Chuyun and Qian Duoduo remained in the shop.
Qian Duoduo clapped his hands excitedly: "Alliance Leader, we're going to be rich now! With this shop, the specialties of the Blue Star Region can be sold to all the worlds in a continuous stream."
"I estimate that, if managed properly, monthly sales can reach at least 20 billion, and after deducting management fees and costs, net profit will be at least 10 billion!"
"That's 120 billion a year, and with the development of the Blue Star Region, we'll be able to offer more and more specialty products, and sales will continue to grow."
Ye Chuyun was also very happy.
This is not only a stable source of income, but also an important stronghold in the myriad worlds.
With this shop, the Blue Star Domain can truly integrate into the trade system of all realms and gain more development opportunities.
"Then I'll entrust the entire operation of the shop to you," Ye Chuyun said solemnly.
"If you need any support, just let me know."
Qian Duoduo patted his chest and said confidently, "Don't worry, I will definitely make the shop a great success!"
"However, starting a business requires initial capital."
Qian Duoduo counted on his fingers: "Renovation, purchasing goods, hiring people... it will cost at least five billion."
Ye Chuyun thought for a moment, then took out a bunch of crystal cards: "Here's three billion. Use it first. If it's not enough, I'll make up the difference after the auction."
Qian Duoduo took it and said with a smile, "Thirty billion is enough. The decoration can be simple. Let's get the goods on the shelves first, and then upgrade slowly after we make money."
Ye Chuyun nodded: "You can handle it as you see fit."
The two discussed some details and then left the shop.
"You go back to your stall first. I should go back too. The grand finale starts tomorrow, and there'll be a tough battle to fight then."
Qian Duoduo nodded: "Go ahead and get busy, leave the shop to me."
After the two parted ways, Ye Chuyun did not immediately return to the private room.
With plenty of time before tomorrow's auction, he planned to linger in Tianxu a little longer to see more of this multiverse trade center.
As she walked, Ye Chuyun noticed a secluded alley.
There were no signs at the entrance of the alley, only a few wary-looking people guarding it.
Occasionally, when someone enters the alley, they are first shown some kind of token before being allowed to pass.
"This is..." Ye Chuyun's heart stirred.
He remembered hearing someone mention that besides the commercial district, Tianxu also had a little-known black market.
Transactions on the black market often involve special items, stolen goods of unknown origin, prohibited martial arts techniques, cursed items, and even some illegal services.
Of course, the black market also has its rules, and not just anyone can enter.
Ye Chuyun became interested in the black market.
Although there are many treasures at formal auctions, they are all clearly priced and subject to strict supervision.
The black market is a place where you can often find some unexpected good things.
However, Ye Chuyun did not act immediately, but instead observed the surrounding area first.
He first concealed himself, then used his divine sense to eavesdrop on and observe their actions and conversations.
Soon, he noticed a detail.
In addition to presenting a token, everyone entering the alley must also pay a deposit to the guard.
The amount of that deposit left Ye Chuyun speechless; it was at least one trillion.
In other words, to enter the black market, the deposit alone requires one trillion God and Demon Coins.
And you also need a recommender.
The recommender must be a regular on the black market and have a good reputation in order to recommend newcomers.