Chapter 302: Cooperation! Major Forces!
Regarding the matter of the Gods Guild having shops, all Guild forces were very clear.
The Gods Restaurant they were currently in was one of them.
They knew, but they didn't know there were so many!
These were over two hundred vacant shops!
If all were utilized, how much profit could be generated!!!
Given the realism of 'myth', moving real-world industries in wouldn't be a problem!
All forces had tried to purchase shops, but the answer they received was always that there were no vacant shops.
All Cities were like this.
Some well-informed individuals knew there were many vacant shops on foreign servers that could be purchased with money.
But there wasn't a single one on the China Server, which left many forces helpless while also setting their sights on the shops owned by the Gods Guild.
Li Xiang looked at everyone's reaction and was very satisfied.
He would release a portion of the shops.
Firstly, because the Gods Guild simply couldn't handle so many in a short period. Even if they wanted to develop, it would take a very long time, and there was no way to rush it or any good solution.
However, by pulling these major forces in together, they could quickly generate revenue!
Secondly, because the Gods Guild had so many shops, it would inevitably attract the envy of other forces. There wouldn't be a problem now, but there definitely would be in the future.
After all, the cake was only so big. If they didn't leave a little bit for others, there would be big problems.
Thirdly, Li Xiang only opening the shops in Wu Shuang City had a significant reason.
To make relationships with other Guilds closer, more contact was necessary.
The China Server was too large. Among the ten Cities, besides Wu Shuang City which only had the Gods Guild, the other nine main cities had other major Guild forces stationed.
It seemed like the Gods Guild occupied one City, but that wasn't the case. From another perspective, it was the Guild forces of the other nine Cities isolating the Gods Guild.
With the shops in Wu Shuang City open to these forces, this isolation would cease to exist. Furthermore, because everyone was a partner, it would only make the circulation of goods in Wu Shuang City faster, making it a presence that surpassed the other nine Cities. And the Gods Guild, as the local power, would only achieve better development and greater heights!
Opening the shops in Wu Shuang City was extremely profitable for the Gods Guild.
Feng Qingyang was the first to speak, "Um... Title Giant, I want to know how you plan to handle these shops?"
Li Xiang smiled and said, "One hundred shops. Any shop on this map can be chosen. A maximum of one hundred shops will be opened for you to use, and... it will be free to use."
Hearing 'free to use', everyone became vigilant.
Everyone knew there was no free lunch in the world.
If there was, there must be a venomous snake hidden behind it!!!
Li Xiang continued, "Don't worry, everyone, I'm not trying to trick you. It's free to use, but 10% of the profits you earn from operating them must go to my Gods Guild."
10%?!
Everyone was stunned.
Not because the amount was too large, but because it was too small...
They were even prepared for Li Xiang to demand a hefty share, asking for 30%-40%, or even 50%.
Wan Shui Lou spoke up, "President Qu Ming is truly righteous... However, you must have paid a huge price to acquire these shops. I'm a bit curious, how will you profit from allowing free usage?"
Li Xiang shook his head, "That's a secret."
Actually, it was very simple. The price Li Xiang paid was low enough!
Shops in main cities of other countries were extraordinarily expensive due to the influx of a large number of players.
After all, it was a realistic game. When demand far exceeded supply, prices would naturally soar. Official NPCs in some countries even auctioned off shops.
A single shop could be auctioned for tens of millions or even hundreds of millions of gold coins, a terrifying price.
However, Li Xiang, using his Imperial Guard identity and the advantage of being the first to enter a City, obtained all the shops at the lowest possible price, and with discounts, the price was unbelievably low.
"Then... how do you plan to distribute the shop qualifications?"
"For this, you can discuss the specifics with my Guild's Vice President, Qing Shui Ya. I have fully entrusted her with handling this matter."
After Li Xiang finished speaking, the private room door opened, and Lu Qingshui walked in.
Instantly, everyone's gaze turned to her.
Lu Qingshui looked at the crowd staring at her.
Every ID above their heads was a name that could cause a sensation outside.
At this moment, they were all sitting here obediently.
All of this...
It was all due to the influence of Li Xiang, who was sitting in the main seat.
Only he could make these people stay here obediently!
Walking to Li Xiang's side, Li Xiang exchanged a glance with her, giving her an encouraging look, and then looked at the crowd.
"Let me introduce you, this is my Guild's Vice President, Qing Shui Ya."
"Hello, Vice President Qing Shui Ya."
"Hi, Vice President Qing Shui Ya, do you remember? We were in the same second-tier main City before."
"I look down on your attempt to get close. How about this, I'll host and invite Vice President Qing Shui Ya to visit my Guild."
"Oh please, your Guild is full of monks. Vice President Qing Shui Ya is so beautiful and pretty, going to your Guild would be like entering a wolf's den. My Guild has high-level tea masters, it's better to come to my Guild for some tea and chat about life!"
...
The serious atmosphere just now suddenly became lively.
The cooperation for the shop opening was settled here. The remaining details would be handled by more professional people.
Li Xiang had always been unwilling to do such mentally and physically exhausting things.
Afterwards, the dishes and wine were served.
As an Emperor private room, the food and drink were exceptional.
Amidst the clinking of glasses, representatives from all forces present added Qing Shui Ya and Li Xiang as friends.
Late night.
The representatives of the various forces said goodbye to each other and used their return-to-City stones to leave.
The originally lively Emperor private room was suddenly left with only Li Xiang and Lu Qingshui.
"Qingshui, are you feeling pressure?"
Lu Qingshui nodded.
Li Xiang laughed heartily, "I thought you would say it's a piece of a cake."
Lu Qingshui rarely rolled her eyes at Li Xiang playfully, speaking with excitement mixed with worry, "So many forces, almost all the major forces in China are here. Once this cooperation is successful, our Gods Guild's number one position will definitely become completely unshakable."
"Yes, that's true. This mission is important. You should put all your energy into this. As for the Guild side, leave it to Liu Yunfeng and Wang Zhiyan to handle."
Lu Qingshui didn't refuse, "Okay!"
"Log off quickly, it's already this late."
"Okay okay~ You should also log off early and rest."
Watching Lu Qingshui log off, Li Xiang leaned back in his chair, contemplating his next plans.
"In two more days, the defense event will end, and it'll be time to visit other countries..."
"If the information Chen Sisi gave is correct, that's the territory of the Beautiful Country."
"It's also time to settle the score with the Demon Guild..."