Family Cultivation: Rise of the Wilderness

Chapter 158 Agree
"The Burning Fiend Pill?"

Upon hearing this, everyone's expressions turned serious.

This is because the Burning Demon Pill is an indispensable item for the Demon Hunting Team.

Zhang Mazi was favored by various demon-hunting groups and even managed to stay unharmed in the turbulent Puyin Mountain for several years.

This is not only because he can help various demon-hunting groups sell their goods, but also because he can continuously bring in Burning Demon Pills.

The amount of Burning Fiend Pills that flowed from Zhang Mazi's hands was several times that of the Li family.

"Zhang Mazi has seized more than 60% of the Burning Fiend Pill market. If we don't drive him out, how can our interests be protected?"

Zhao Jindou's eyes shone brightly as he surveyed his surroundings, his tone resounding: "Just because Zhang Mazi sells the Burning Fiend Pill, does that mean we won't sell it to him? Or just because Zhang Mazi sells the Hundred Herbs Pill, does that mean we won't sell the Hundred Herbs Pill to him?"

Upon hearing this, whispers filled the room.

Everyone knows that in Puyin Mountain, the Burning Evil Pill is the best-selling item.

How could these itinerant merchants not understand?

However, Zhang Mazi seized the opportunity and dumped a large number of cheap Burning Fiend Pills in Puyin Mountain, making it impossible for them to sell their Burning Fiend Pills.

To avoid losses, they had no choice but to repeatedly reduce the quantity of Burning Fiend Pills they purchased.

Zhang Mazi seized the opportunity to expand his market, not only making a fortune but also using the Burning Demon Pill as a link to gather many demon-hunting groups, build his own circle, and gradually erode the demon beast material market.

In just a few years, Zhang Mazi rose to prominence, and his development momentum was even more ferocious than that of Zhao Jindou, who had the backing of Dai Shan.

Zhao Jindou had no choice; he couldn't give up his business in Daishan. His energy was often tied up in Daishan. Although he was one of the earliest itinerant merchants to settle in Puyin Mountain, he now seemed like an outsider, while Zhang Mazi had become the local tyrant.

"Fellow comrades, if we don't defeat Zhang Mazi, this venomous snake, we will have no way to rise up! In the past, we all fought alone, which allowed Zhang Mazi to grow stronger, but things are different now. We are all comrades of the Puyin Mountain Guild. With alliances and strategies, we can turn the clouds upside down and make the rain fall. What is Zhang Mazi and his ilk worth mentioning?"

Zhao Jindou's voice was impassioned, like a booming bell.

Everyone who heard this was moved.

Finally, someone stood up: "I have no objection to expelling Zhang Mazi."

"Zhang Zhi'ang?"

When everyone turned around and saw this person, they were somewhat surprised, yet also felt it made sense.

Because Zhang Zhi'ang had suffered greatly at the hands of Zhang Mazi, he was naturally willing to be the vanguard in this attempt to take revenge on Zhang Mazi.

Zhang Zhi'ang's statement brought a turning point to the situation.

Ultimately, itinerant merchants are divided into large and small. Zhang Mazi was a large itinerant merchant, while most of the people present were small itinerant merchants.

As the saying goes, "When a whale falls, all things are born," meaning that if Zhang Mazi falls, they will naturally have a chance to rise to prominence.

However, some people still had concerns. Old Man Wu frowned and said, "Chairman Zhao's three strategies are certainly good, but with our financial resources, we are afraid we are not capable of waging a price war with Zhang Mazi. Even if we were to fight, I wonder if Chairman Zhao has any expectations on how long this would last?"

Old Wu's words resonated with many.

It's not that people are unwilling to help Zhao Jintou, but once a price war starts, it can't be stopped, and if victory cannot be achieved in a short time.

Half of those present must have gone bankrupt.

"Gentlemen, Zhang Mazi is not as powerful as you think. If he were really rich, his reputation wouldn't be so bad."

Zhao Jindou chuckled and said, "Zhang Mazi makes money even from the smallest odds and ends. On one hand, he is indeed very greedy, and on the other hand, he is short of funds. Don't be fooled by his current success; he doesn't have many spirit stones on him." Zhao Jindou knew this all too well. His own business was quite large, bringing in thousands of spirit stones every year, but it wasn't easy for him to come up with three or five hundred.

In order to maintain the status quo, he has to invest most of his money in various channels, and once he gets those money back, the situation will collapse.

After offering a few casual explanations, Zhao Jindou said confidently, "Zhang Mazi is in the open, while we are in the shadows. Once a price war is launched, he will definitely not have time to prepare."

"Even if he realizes what's happening and sells everything he owns, the inferior pills he has are simply not enough to compete with us."

"If he insists on maintaining the market, for every spirit stone we spend, he will lose two. In three months, no, just two months, he will surely leave Puyin Mountain in disgrace."

"and……"

At this point, Zhao Jindou suddenly smiled and said, "Please do not forget that we have always been invincible."

Upon hearing this, everyone's eyes flickered as they looked at Li Xiangming.

Zhao Jindou's so-called invincible position undoubtedly referred to the Li family. Madam Feng, speaking on behalf of everyone, asked, "Manager Li, will you take action?"

Li Xiangming slightly curled the corners of his mouth: "The Li family is also a member of the association. We have the right to pursue our own interests, as well as the obligation to protect the interests of others."

"As Chairman Zhao said, Zhang Mazi's existence has already affected the interests of all of us, and the Li family will not turn a blind eye to it."

Li Xiangming clearly stood on Zhao Jindou's side, and everyone's thoughts immediately became complicated.

Zhang Mazi was indeed a behemoth to them, small-time merchants, but the Li family was even larger than Zhang Mazi.

If the Li family wants to, they can definitely drive out Zhang Mazi. Don't be fooled by Li Xiangming's claims that the Puyin Mountain Guild Hall is not an assassin organization.

If the Li family suffers heavy losses in the price war, then resorting to off-site tactics will be inevitable. This is why Zhao Jindou said that Puyinshan Guild Hall is invincible.

Thinking of this, Madam Feng's eyes flickered slightly, and she smiled charmingly: "This is the first meeting of our guild. I am not very knowledgeable, but I am not unromantic. I will agree with Chairman Zhao today."

Madam Feng had recently accompanied Zhao Jindou to Daishan and profited handsomely. Now that she saw a chance to drive away Zhang Mazi, she decisively chose to support him.

Zhao Jindou responded with a smile: "Madam Feng is truly a heroine among women."

Seeing this, others also expressed their opinions, and ultimately more than two-thirds of the itinerant merchants agreed to engage in a price war with Zhang Mazi.

This means that the first meeting of the Puyinshan Guild Hall was a great success.

"In that case, I thank you all. If you work together with me, we will take down Zhang Mazi and share in the riches and glory."

"However, let me be frank: after today's meeting, if I find that anyone has not done their best, I, Zhao, will certainly treat them as my enemy."

Zhao Jindou's sharp eyes were fixed on everyone present.

Although the Puyinshan Guild Hall does not have a hierarchical structure or any coercive measures, as a group organization, the most basic bottom line is to advance and retreat together.

According to the rules of the association, if a resolution is approved by more than two-thirds of the members, then the other members must abide by it.

If you do not wish to comply, you must voluntarily withdraw from the association.

Of course, those who withdraw can reapply to enter the venue, but they need the consent of a majority of people and must pay the seat fee again.

Everyone present paid a seat fee. Some newcomers paid a full two hundred spirit stones. They hadn't even started to enjoy the benefits yet, so why would they want to leave the guild hall?
With their eyes darting around, everyone tacitly agreed with Zhao Jindou's words.

Thus, a political organization targeting Zhang Mazi, and also the first to represent the interests of itinerant merchants in Puyin Mountain, was established.

(End of this chapter)