Chapter 153 Collecting Information
The next morning.
In the temporarily rented Dongfu courtyard, Lin Tianming and his group of six people sat around a stone table. After a night's rest, the fatigue of the past ten days had completely disappeared.
Lin Shilu sat in the main seat, glanced at everyone and said;
"Now that we have arrived in Qianchuanfang City, you may wish to share your opinions on what to do next and what suggestions you have. ”
After finishing speaking, all the clan members remained silent, and Lin Tianming also fell into deep thought.
More than ten breaths passed, and all the tribesmen stared at each other in silence. The atmosphere was a bit awkward, and then Lin Tianming said leisurely;
"Fifteenth" Grandpa, we are new here. We have no connections and don’t know how the market works. If we start hastily, we will probably take a lot of detours."
Lin Tianfeng on the side nodded in agreement, and the rest of the people were also looking forward to it. Looking at him.
Seeing everyone's expressions, Lin Tianming stopped delaying and continued to express his opinions.
"Don't be too hasty in renting a store. We might as well walk around the city more, take a look at the popularity of the business district, and the situation of our competitors, and get more information, and then it would be safer to start this matter. What do you think?"
Before he finished speaking, Lin Xingli looked surprised and added;
“Tian Ming’s words are reasonable. If we start rashly, we will take many detours. In addition, we don’t know the details of Fangshi Commercial District. The basic situation is that it is easy to touch the interests of other forces. Although we are doing business, we are also afraid that the other party will use some underhanded tactics."
"Be cautious and inquire more about the information. You will definitely not go wrong. It can avoid a lot of unnecessary trouble. We are just doing business, so we should be as stable as possible."
After Lin Tianhong added, Lin Shilu nodded thoughtfully, with an expression of relief on his face.
In fact, he asked casually to see the abilities of several clan members.
This trip came to Qianchuanfang City, and he took several tribesmen together. He had no doubt about Lin Tianming's ability, but the two of them would definitely be in seclusion for a long time, and he didn't want Lin Tianming I am entangled in worldly affairs, so many times, other people have to do the management of the shops in the market.
Fortunately, the few accompanying tribesmen did not act eager for quick success and acted cautiously, so they would not suffer any loss anywhere.
Withdrawing his thoughts, Lin Shilu gave instructions;
"You are right, this matter should not be rushed. You may wish to stroll around the market in the past few days to collect more news about the market. , we will make a decision after discussing it for a few days.”
"Be safe when you go out and don't cause trouble." Lin Shilu warned loudly.
A few people nodded in agreement, and then left the cave together, leaving only Lin Tianming and two people.
"Tianming, I have summoned fellow Taoist Ye, and I will go to the Yingbin Building with me in the evening to meet my old friend."
After hearing Lin Shilu's order, Lin Tianming naturally would not refuse and agreed. At this time.
Lin Tianming had already anticipated the purpose of this trip.
If the family wants to gain a foothold in Qianchuanfang City, they can ask Ye Pinghai for advice. After all, he has been in Qianchuanfang City for decades and is a second-level alchemist. He might be able to give some advice.
Seeing that he knew it well, Lin Shilu nodded with satisfaction.
Lin Tianming also stood up and clasped his fists, ready to go out for a walk and find out some news.
After leaving the residential area, Lin Tianming walked on the broad street, thinking in his mind.
If you want to say where in the entire city is the most well-informed, it is naturally restaurants and teahouses. Some monks also like to gossip about some forces while drinking and tasting tea. If you go there, Maybe something will be gained.
After making up his mind, Lin Tianming walked towards the west district of Fangshi.
Half a quarter of an hour passed, and he walked through several streets and squares and arrived at Fangshi's commercial district.
In the early morning, the entire market was very popular, and a large number of monks were shuttling between the shops.
Lin Tianming walked towards the depths, looking at the shops along the street, keeping the names of the shops in mind. When he encountered some shops that dealt in elixirs and spiritual weapons, he would go in and browse. While shopping, you will also buy a few pills to see how good their alchemy skills are.
Unknowingly, half a day passed. He had visited the entire Fangshi commercial district, and got a lot of useful information.
According to his calculations, in the entire West District of Fangshi, there are at least twenty large shops that sell a large number of second-level spiritual items, and nearly a hundred small shops. There are one or two shops almost every few dozen feet, and close to the square In popular areas nearby, shops are more densely packed.
From the looks of things, the competition is really not that big.
Throwing this information behind him, he soon walked to an attic.
Looking up, I saw that the attic was three stories high and covered a large area. The words "Yuxi Restaurant" were written on the sign at the door.
Diagonally across from it, there are also several larger restaurants. Not only is the area larger, but from the looks of it, the grade of this Yuxi restaurant seems to be inferior to the ones opposite,
It was noon at this time, and a large number of monks entered the restaurant. At this time, Lin Tianfeng and Lin Tianhong appeared quietly in front of him.
Lin Tianfeng smiled and said;
"Sixth brother, it seems that we have similar ideas. Since we have met, let's have a meal together, just in time to get some news."< br>
Lin Tianming was a little surprised. He did not expect such a coincidence. Since Lin Tianfeng proposed it, he would naturally not object.
The three of them walked into Yuxi Restaurant. There were many people drinking and chatting in the lively hall.
When Lin Tianming and the others came in, a young man from the third level of Qi Refining came forward to receive them.
“Three fellow Taoists, please come in. I wonder if you want to have private rooms, or just eat in the lobby?”
Lin Tianming chuckled. He came here just to inquire about the news. If he went to the private rooms, , there is a ban on isolation. In this case, it would be meaningless.
Looking at the dozens of tables in the lobby that were almost full of Qi Refining monks, many monks were discussing various gossips happening in the city.
Lin Tianming was secretly happy, but his expression was calm, and then he said lightly:
"Just in the lobby!"
Originally, he thought of hosting a few monks and opening a private room so that his reception bonus would be larger. Unexpectedly, a few people chose to be in the lobby.
“These people are obviously in the late stage of Qi refining, but they go to the most ordinary positions. Is it because they are short of money?”
“In this way, the tip is probably wasted!”
The young man who received the reception thought secretly, but did not show any abnormality. He still responded with a smile and personally led Lin Tianming and others to choose a seat.
The three of them found a seat by the window and sat down. Then Lin Tianming took out three spiritual stones and handed them to the young man receiving them.
"Prepare a table of special meals, and prepare some good spirit wine!"
Seeing Lin Tianming give a tip, the young man was overjoyed, took the spirit stone and trotted all the way to prepare it for them Meal went.
After a while, a table of exquisite meals was served.
“Fellow Taoist, please use it slowly, I’m calling you if you have something to do!” said the young man
Lin Tianming nodded, and the young man left wisely.
Looking at several jade plates filled with fragrant spiritual beast meat, there were three pots of spiritual wine beside them.
The three of them chatted and ate while Lin Tianming pricked up his ears and listened carefully to the various topics discussed in the hall. At this moment, not far away, four Qi Refining monks were sitting on a table, having a meal, and the four of them were chatting while drinking large amounts of spiritual wine.
One of the men in white robes put down the wine glass in his hand and whispered:
"Three fellow Taoists, have you ever heard that Lingxiao Tower, located in the south of the business district, is closing?"
Hearing this topic, Lin Tianming secretly observed every move of several people and what they said. Every word.
"Lingxiao Tower is closing?"
"Is it impossible?" a man in gray robe asked.
Another Qingshan shook his head and said with an expression of disbelief.
"It is said that Lingxiao Tower is the property of the Gao family in the Qingfeng Mountains. It has been open for hundreds of years and the business has always been good. How could it close?"
The man in white robe looked calm and said in a very weak voice.
“You don’t know this. According to rumors, the Gao family fought with the Wei and Zhou families in the Qingfeng Mountains. As a result, the Gao family was defeated and the clan members suffered heavy casualties. That’s why they wanted to sell off the property as soon as possible. , so that the family can leave the Wei Kingdom and avoid the pursuit of the Wei and Zhou families."
Hearing. After saying this, the green-shirted young man's face changed and he exclaimed:
"The Gao family was very strong before. Although they suffered heavy losses, there is no need to leave the house, right? After all, the Wei and Zhou families No matter how strong you are, you don’t dare to act wildly in the city and break the rules of the city, right?”
The man in white robe disagreed, and then explained.
“This has to start with the geographical location of the Qingfeng Mountains. The Wei and Zhou families are very powerful, and one family alone is not weaker than the Gao family. It is said that there are five people in the foundation period each, and the territory of the two families is just right. Being in a choke point, even if the Gao family hunkered down in Fangshi, their shop would not be able to survive without the treasures to replenish it. How long? It’s better to sell the shop as soon as possible and develop elsewhere. Maybe there will be a chance to make a comeback.” !”
Listening to the white-robed man’s explanation, the three of them woke up from a dream, and the green-robed man changed his subject.
“To say that in recent decades, the entire Wei State has been relatively peaceful, with no large-scale clan wars occurring, which can be considered a rare peace.”
After hearing this, the white-robed man's expression changed, and then he said:
"Have you forgotten that the Luoyun Mountains went through a tragic battle a few years ago!"
These words came first. When he came out, on a table not far away, a Qi Refining monk suddenly looked towards the man in white robe.
The monk at the fifth level of Qi Refining stood up, clasped his hands in his fists, and quickly asked:
"I'm Chen Xiu, a casual cultivator. I came to Qianchuanfang City for the first time. I don't know. I am very interested in the war that my friend mentioned. I wonder if I can tell you about it?”
The man in white robe chuckled, feeling that many people in the city had known about this matter in the past few years, and there was nothing to hide.
Immediately, the white-robed man who liked to make friends called Chen Xiu to sit down, and then said:
"A few years ago, there was a war between several major families in the entire Luoyun Mountains. The Jin family and the Wu family was destroyed, the Sun family suffered heavy losses,"
"After the battle in Luoyun Mountains When it came to Qianchuanfang City a few months ago, it caused a huge sensation."
"I didn't expect that the little-known Qingzhushan Lin family had hidden enough secrets for six members of the Foundation Establishment period. , will take the lead in killing all the Jin family members in Jinjiaoshan.”
"You know, the Jin family was the strongest family in the Luoyun Mountains before, and several members of the Foundation Establishment period were all wiped out."
When Chen Xiu heard this, he was surprised, and then said:
< br>"It stands to reason that it should be Even if the situation is evenly matched, the clan will not be exterminated no matter how bad it is, right? The Jin family, which has long been ranked first, is so vulnerable?"
"Haha..."
The man in white robe said with a sarcastic smile. ：
"The Lin family of Qingzhu Mountain is not a small clan, let alone a good one. You must know that the ancestor of the Lin family had a master named Jindan!"
"What, Master Jindan?"
< br>Chen Xiu exclaimed, and his breathing suddenly became rapid.
The foundation-building monks are all existences that are out of reach for them. Jindan Zhenren is really too far away for them, the Qi-refining monks, and is almost destined to be impossible to reach this realm.
After being stunned for several breaths, he calmed down and then sighed:
"The Jin family is also in bad luck. It's not good to provoke anyone. They have to go to the family whose ancestors had trouble with the Jindan monks. In the end, they stole the chicken but lost the rice!"
The man in the white robe looked calm and agreed. One sentence.
"Yes, the families that have produced golden elixirs are not good. Even if they are lonely, they cannot be destroyed easily!"
......
How many times? Although the people's words were not loud, Lin Tianming could still hear them clearly across several tables.
Afterwards, a few people stopped talking about the Luoyun Mountains and started discussing some trivial matters.
Unknowingly, half a day passed quickly.
For the whole afternoon, Lin Tianming and the other three did not leave Yuxi Restaurant. They stayed inside, drinking and chatting, but also collecting news.
After an afternoon of waiting, the three of them also gained a lot. Among them, the useful news was that the Gao family's Lingxiao Tower was about to change hands.
In addition, some rumors have also been heard, but the authenticity is hard to say.
Seeing that it was approaching dusk, Lin Tianming raised his wine glass and said to Lin Tianfeng and Lin Tianfeng:
"Brother, you and the second brother will go back to the station first. The younger brother and the fifteenth grandpa have important things to do!"
Lin Tianfeng's face was full of doubts, but he did not ask what happened.
“Go, Tianhong and I will wait for a while and then go back together in the evening.” Lin Tianfeng said.
“Okay…”
Lin Tianming nodded, drank the spiritual wine in his hand, then dropped dozens of spiritual stones, clasped his fists at Lin Tianfeng and the others, and then left Yuxi Restaurant.
Yuxi Restaurant and Yingbin Building are both in the commercial district, but they are not far apart, just separated by a street.
After a while, Lin Tianming arrived outside the Yingbin Building.
There was still a moment before the time agreed by Lin Shilu. Lin Tianming was standing on the street, looking at the surrounding environment.
Although it is in the same area as Yuxi Restaurant, the location of Yingbin Building is better and the grade is obviously much higher.
Yuxi Restaurant is almost a place that only Qi Refining monks go to, while the people who come in and out of Yingbin Building are basically Foundation Building monks.
Moreover, the characteristics of the meals and the decorated atmosphere are also quite different, obviously targeting different groups of people.
Half a quarter of an hour passed, and Lin Shilu appeared in his field of vision.
"Tianming, we are hosting this time, go in and wait first!"
Lin Shilu ordered, and then led him towards the Yingbin Building.
(End of this chapter)