In just a few short hours, Qu Qirong’s impression of Deng Tianyu had changed three times.
First, during the initial test, her impression of him was that of a handsome youth who would not be swayed by temptation.
Second, when he turned the useless Spirit Wood into ‘Deeply Rooted Affection’ and ‘Tender Affection,’ Deng Tianyu became a Lecher in her eyes.
Finally, now that he had displayed unheard-of business tactics and a unique understanding of commerce, he had transformed into a commercial prodigy.
And the previous image of a lecher vanished instantly.
He merely looked at these products from a neutral perspective.
Whether they were for female cultivators or male cultivators, they were just products meant for pure profit.
It was like a physician seeing a patient—no distinction of gender, good or bad, only the specific ailment.
As her thoughts flowed, Qu Qirong brought up the main topic of the day:
“Now, shall we discuss the matter of cooperation?”
“Sect Master Ning, Mister Deng, in your opinion, how should we cooperate?”
In her address, she now called Deng Tianyu “Mister.” This was because of the unprecedented insights and business tactics he had just demonstrated.
In learning, those who are capable are teachers. Calling Deng Tianyu “Mister” was not unwarranted.
“Tianyu, you speak,” Ning Wan said, looking at her precious disciple.
Though she was the Sect Leader, she had very little experience with commerce.
“After yesterday’s trial, today’s ‘Unyielding Devotion’ is guaranteed to sell even more explosively.”
“Numerous competitors won’t allow our Purple Cloud Sect to monopolize these profits and will start producing imitations.”
“Of course, given the strength of the Purple Cloud Sect, we also can’t swallow the entire Youzhou market.”
“Under these circumstances, we hope to expand our sales channels, which is why we’ve come to seek cooperation with you, Madam.”
Deng Tianyu first laid out their own current situation and the purpose of this cooperation to show his sincerity.
Qu Qirong took a sip of her fragrant tea. “What is the specific plan?”
“The specific plan is simple. The Purple Cloud Sect will designate ‘Unyielding Devotion’ as special sect attire and announce to everyone that we will be jointly refining and selling it with the Spirit Treasure Pavilion.”
“Except for the Purple Cloud Sect and the Spirit Treasure Pavilion, no other sect or power may privately imitate it!”
Deng Tianyu pondered for a moment before he continued.
His idea was very simple: Use the Spirit Treasure Pavilion’s might to directly seize control of the manufacturing and selling rights of ‘Unyielding Devotion.’
You see, sect attire represents the honor and face of a sect.
If other powers refine or sell another sect’s official attire, it is essentially a provocation and could easily lead to a war.
Of course, if the Purple Cloud Sect alone designated ‘Unyielding Devotion’ as sect attire, no one would care.
After all, the Purple Cloud Sect is only a third-rate power.
But with the addition of the Spirit Treasure Pavilion, any power wanting to imitate would have to consider whether they could withstand the wrath of a top-tier second-rate power—possibly even a first-rate power.
In this way, ‘Unyielding Devotion’ and any new Dharma Robes introduced later would be entirely monopolized by the Purple Cloud Sect and the Spirit Treasure Pavilion.
The resulting profits would be long-term, not just a temporary gain. This was the effect Deng Tianyu aimed to achieve.
“I see!” Qu Qirong narrowed her beautiful eyes, already understanding his point.
Under this model, the benefits from the cooperation between the two sects would be maximized and long-term.
“If we truly cooperate as Mister Deng suggests, how should the profits be distributed between our two sects?”
Qu Qirong pinpointed the most crucial aspect.
Undeniably, the prerequisite for cooperation is mutual benefit.
And for a cooperative relationship to remain stable, there must be no issues with profit distribution.
Otherwise, once disputes arise, everything else is meaningless.
Deng Tianyu replied, “The Spirit Treasure Pavilion takes seventy percent, and the Purple Cloud Sect takes thirty percent. What does Madam think?”
It wasn’t that he didn’t want the bigger share, but that was simply unrealistic.
Whether in terms of strength or financial resources, the Purple Cloud Sect couldn’t compare to the Spirit Treasure Sect.
“Acceptable!” Qu Qirong did not deliberate for long before agreeing.
Thirty percent was exactly her bottom line.
“I have already prepared the relevant agreement.”
“Madam, please review it for any issues.”
“If there are no objections, it will officially take effect upon Madam’s signature!”
Deng Tianyu took out two pre-prepared copies of the agreement from his Storage Ring and handed them over.
“Did Mister Deng already know that I would agree to cooperate?”
“What if I unilaterally breach the agreement? What would you do?”
Qu Qirong took the agreement and asked with great interest.
This was her first time dealing with someone as confident as Deng Tianyu.
“I think Madam will not breach the agreement.”
“Because Shizun trusts you, so I choose to trust you as well.”
Deng Tianyu smiled as he said this.
From the moment he knew that Shizun Ning Wan had asked Qu Qirong to help locate the Blood Soul Crystal and Dragon Spirit Earth Fungus, he understood that their friendship must be quite deep.
Otherwise, knowing Ning Wan, she wouldn’t seek help from an outsider.
Beside him, Ning Wan’s brows curved gently, and she cast a soft, sweet look at her precious disciple, a faint sweetness flowing through her heart.
“I truly envy Sect Master Ning for taking in such a disciple.”
Qu Qirong also revealed a smile that fully displayed her noblewomanly charm.
After this, Deng Tianyu discussed the specific details regarding the cooperation with her, and they signed the agreement.
By the time Ning Wan and Deng Tianyu left, daylight had been completely replaced by night.
“Deng Tianyu, is it?”
“Truly an interesting junior!”
Watching their retreating figures, Qu Qirong murmured to herself.
On the Dharma Boat, images flickered past like a movie reel.
Deng Tianyu stood at the bow facing the gentle breeze, admiring the pleasant night scenery.
Yet his mind conjured an image of his Mother Consort.
Compared to his previous life as an orphan, he undoubtedly craved maternal love deeply.
And his Mother Consort had certainly filled that void, albeit for merely two years.
As for the Zhenbei King, perhaps because of the urgent war with the Demon Barbarians at the Northern Border, Deng Tianyu had never met him from the moment he was born.
“Tianyu, what are you thinking about?”
Just as his thoughts were in turmoil, a charming and doting voice sounded.
Shizun Ning Wan had somehow appeared behind him. She gently wrapped her arms around his waist and rested against his shoulder.
Even through their clothes, he could feel the pressing fullness of her ample bosom, inevitably stirring fanciful thoughts.
Deng Tianyu said softly, “I was thinking about my Mother Consort.”
In front of his Shizun, he never hid his true feelings.
“If Tianyu misses her so much, you can treat me as your Mother Consort.”
Ning Wan moved to the front and pulled Deng Tianyu into her large, soft chest. Her beautiful eyes rippled with an intense glow of maternal love.
Over these sixteen years together, just as Deng Tianyu saw her as family, she felt the same about him.
The tiny little thing from back then had grown up, but in her eyes, he was still the small child she held in her arms.
