"Can this magical artifact make a profit?"

Zhang Huaping was shocked, her beautiful face revealing a puzzled expression:

"It's so unscrupulous. Mixing low-quality goods with normal products, can this really sell?"

The old shopkeeper smiled, gesturing Zhang Huaping to sit down: "Selling it this way actually sells more."

Seeing the confusion on the other's face, the old man laughed: "Firstly, do you think there's any difference between low-quality magical artifacts and normal ones?"

Zhang Huaping said: "Of course, it's the difference between one spell and three spells, it's literally three times the difference. In combat, it can be fatal..."

She paused for a moment and muttered: "Not necessarily."

"Yes, on this magical artifact, there's not necessarily a difference!"

The old shopkeeper toyed with the exquisitely crafted box, growing more fond of it:

"This magical artifact is particularly special. Frenzy, low-quality magical artifact, and ordinary magical artifacts all have the same issue: cultivators can only use them once because the side effects are too great. No one can go into a frenzy twice in a day... So the effectiveness doesn't differ."

Zhang Huaping understood as well.

Thus, although the blind box seems stupid, people won't necessarily fuss about buying low-quality items because of this.

One is enough, extra spells are just bonuses.

It doesn't touch the basic attributes of the magical artifact, nor the cultivators' bottom line.

"It's a pity we can't imitate this unique blind box selling method just for this weapon."

The old shopkeeper sighed, recognizing how the blind box broke conventional thinking, and said:

"Unless we find another mass-produced magical artifact where using it once or three times makes no difference, no cultivator would risk their life's savings on such uncertain blind boxes."

In modern society, you can use small products for blind boxes.

But have you seen a capitalist using a house or a car for a large blind box draw?

Because modern capitalists understand.

You can't move such high-demand commodities, and the same logic applies here.

Magical artifacts, after all, are a major expense.

Just like saving money to buy a car or a house.

"Only this weapon is an exception."

The old shopkeeper sighed: "It seems they tailored a blind box weapon selling model just for this one magical artifact!"

"They might even be deliberately crafting low-quality items to create differentiation and earn more."

"By drawing blind boxes of varying qualities to stir competition."

The old shopkeeper analyzed, gradually revealing a serious look, "This flashy appearance is obviously aimed at wealthy cultivators. It's evident whose money they want to earn..."

In this era, business dharma methods are constantly studied by scholars.

Everyone is a scholar, continuously striving to earn one or two more magic coins.

Although the manor invites various online marketing dogs for assistance, the old shopkeeper understands the underlying essence with just a glance.

"Deliberate?"

Zhang Huaping felt her mind couldn't grasp it.

So it wasn't that they lacked skill, but deliberately lowered techniques to craft weapons of poor quality!?

It makes sense.

Before, they acted arrogantly.

Ordinary low-tier, unskilled blacksmiths don't have the confidence to show such arrogance.

But there are still many doubts, and Zhang Huaping was too lazy to investigate. The terrifying meat scent from the blacksmith shop was her psychological shadow, but she was visibly pleased:

"As long as it sells, it's profitable. The store's current purchase price is 450, selling one can earn 49 magic coins, more than normal magical artifacts!"

"That's part of their strategy." The old shopkeeper said: "Our local store earns more, so as long as I'm not a fool, I'll actively help promote their blind box weapons."

"Then I shouldn't rush to sell what I have?" Zhang Huaping said.

"Hold on to it and show it off outside more often."

The old shopkeeper said: "They want you to flaunt it, so your artifact appreciates, and you can earn more, binding you to their ship."

"Tonight, take it to your circles to show off, go to the tavern and let those rich young masters see it."

"If you sell it at the normal price of 499, you earn 299 magic coins effortlessly, and your piece is the ultimate with three attribute spells, which might sell above its current price due to markup."

"Markup? I can earn more? They calculated so intricately?!" Zhang Huaping was startled.

They're waiting for me to go all out for them. If I want to sell at a higher price, I have to help with marketing.

Her heart was set aflame!

Show it off and you might earn 299, even more...

This is much more comfortable than the hard work of going out of town for demon hunting to earn 33 magic coins.

No, I can't be as heartless as those demon cultivators in the manor, but my resources and daughter...

Being heartless I could earn more.

Besides, I'm not exploiting the poor, still earning off those rich young masters...

"I'll try to promote it." Zhang Huaping became genuinely dedicated.

The old shopkeeper sighed, feeling somewhat worried.

The demon cultivators at the manor are usually crazy. Where did they find such an expert for strategy this time, the marketing was so brilliant.

"Let's display these five blind boxes in the most visible spot at the entrance."

"That picture of a landscape with a starry sky is sure to draw a crowd as a sign."

"They're using these boxes just to catch attention, can't let their efforts go to waste."

"Let's try selling first."

...

...

Next morning.

Zhang Huaping adjusted the inventory overnight and arrived for the handover at seven o'clock, early.

She guessed right.

The blacksmiths only start working after eight, during this time only the old steward is around.

Though this seemingly amiable old steward might be the true culprit, the evil executor of the Embers "Self-Love" plan.

But meeting one person is much better than a group.

"The items are here."

Zhang Huaping breathed a sigh of relief, "Please check them."

Ning Zheng saw she seemed nervous but didn't pay it much mind.

He started checking the inventory list, three meat lingzhi, two storage bags... Once verified, he started settling the magic coins.

At this moment, Zhang Huaping said: "By the way, last night's weapon blind box, we need to purchase twenty more."

"Sold last night?"

Ning Zheng paused, not really understanding those blacksmiths' sales tactics, leaving it to the professionals.

"Last night, the exquisite box at the market drew attention, quite a few asked about it but only one sold."

Zhang Huaping indicated it hadn't gained momentum yet.

After all, being sealed in a box, people can't see directly, and spending a sum of magic coins at once is somewhat challenging for most.

Moreover, it was late yesterday, she didn't have the time to promote her treasure saber, she planned to deliver this batch today and then go around town.

But the old shopkeeper said it could sell, so let's get twenty blind boxes first.

Ning Zheng nodded, opened the storeroom for her to retrieve twenty blind boxes, priced at 450 each, receiving 9000 magic coins.

As he marveled at the absurd flow of money, Zhang Huaping said: "Also, the five consigned blind boxes were given together yesterday."

Thus, he received another 2250 magic coins.

"So, a pleasure doing business." Zhang Huaping swiftly left, as if something was chasing her.

"A pleasure doing business."

Ning Zheng watched her leave, closing the teleportation array.

Without agreement and permission on this side, they can't teleport here again.

"How quickly the money came!"

"These cute little blacksmiths surprised me once again."

Ning Zheng stood stunned, picking up the delivered storage bag to pack the magic coins, loading box after box, which actually only took a few large boxes, easily stored.

Ning Zheng felt the weight of the money bag, fully understanding.

These folks aren't very reliable, but they truly are his cash cows.

Seems with them, Jiucai Rong can afford to lack some conscience, paving the way for his cultivation journey.