Hunter x Hunter: Infinite Growth

Chapter 108 Members X Suppliers X Currency

The day after Kita left.

Bisky was also preparing to leave.

I specifically chose to do it early in the morning.

Kevin, Bisky, and Yung sat in the garden courtyard, leisurely drinking tea.

Kevin took out a small box and handed it to Bisky.

"Master, this is a small token of my appreciation."

Bisky took the box, opened it, glanced inside, and saw several different pills and a black card. She then closed the box.

Kevin asked Bisky to find someone to design and make this black card.

Although the production specifications of this black card are not as high as those of a hunter's license, the craftsmanship is still top-notch.

"For the store where you plan to sell medicines, in what form do you intend to sell them?"

Before leaving, Bisky asked this question.

Kevin had clearly given this question considerable thought, replying, "I'll open a physical store, and then I plan to sell the medicine online and via email."

Kevin had this idea after he learned about the Hunter intelligence website.

What is certain is that although most computers in the Hunter world are huge, they are quite advanced in terms of network software.

When Kevin was making the membership card, he referenced the design specifications of the hunter's license and used the relevant barcode.

Of course, the technical sophistication of the membership card is still far behind that of a hunter's license.

However, according to Kevin's design requirements, when browsing the internet, members can directly identify and access the internal website using their membership cards.

However, the internal website has not yet been completed, and only two membership cards have been distributed.

After saying that, Kevin changed the subject: "However, I don't know any professionals in this field. At this stage, there are very few IT personnel who understand how to set up network defenses and build websites."

There's nothing that can be done about it; he can recruit, but he can't recruit the talent he needs.

They are all recent graduates or those whose skills are not yet proficient.

Although the internet has begun to show signs of development in this world, it is far from reaching its peak.

Moreover, after learning that there were many skilled hackers on the internet, Kevin decided to look for someone with hacking skills to help design the website.

After all, in this world, whatever the need, if it involves hunters, asking hunters for help is usually a good idea.

Bisky nodded and casually said, "Then you can post the commission directly in the Hunter Association, or you can post it through the Thousand Ears Association."

I remember there are hacker hunters, but they seem to keep a low profile, and I've only ever heard of them.

Upon hearing Bisky's suggestion, Kevin nodded in response: "No problem, I was just planning to do that too."

After discussing the matter, Kevin took out another box and handed it to Yun Gu.

Yun Gu opened the box and glanced inside; it contained his reward.

The card in the box was not black, but light gold. The color on the card was carefully designed, and apart from the red stone pattern in the center, the whole thing looked very exquisite.

This is Kevin's membership system, simply divided into three levels: Black Card, Gold Card, and Silver Card.

With Kevin's return, Cloud Valley's mission came to an end. With the task completed, he naturally had to leave.

This isn't a long-term commission, and Yun Gu wouldn't accept such a long-term commission.

This time, my purpose in coming here is somewhat to offer assistance.

The two said goodbye to Kevin, who saw them to the door and waved goodbye.

The estate, which was bustling just a few days ago, has become deserted so quickly.

Now, only Menchi and Buhara remain on the estate.

Kevin had already drafted the relevant contracts and invited the two to the meeting room to discuss them.

After the negotiations are completed, the two will likely leave soon after.

Inside the reception room.

Kevin placed the prepared contract and two cards on the table.

He said, "According to my plan, I intend to sell the medicine using a membership system. Non-members can only buy two doses of medicine from me each year."

"Members have different purchase limits based on their membership level. At the same time, I will also set different restrictions on the sale of certain medicines based on the membership level."

After saying that, Kevin took out three different cards: a black card, a gold card, and a silver card.

Arrange these cards in order.

The background of each of the three cards is made of a different material representing their respective names, and each card has an irregular red stone pattern in the center.

The patterns on the card face are all composed of the next level of color, and the back is also composed of the next level of color.

For example, black cards use gold stripes, gold cards use silver, and silver cards use black.

Kevin continued.

"After all, I have to make all the medicines myself, and if there are no restrictions, it will take up a lot of my time and energy."

Moreover, things are valued for their scarcity.

Menge nodded; she had expected Kevin to restrict sales, and thought it was a reasonable rule.

After all, we cannot put the cart before the horse.

Then, Kevin handed the two cards he had just prepared to the two of them.

Menqi took the card and examined it carefully, discovering that its appearance was significantly different from that of a regular membership card.

They look like the same black card, but the designs on them are slightly different.

The front still features an irregular red stone pattern, while the back has been changed to a hunting knife pattern.

It's not the VIP membership you get with a regular membership card.

"This is a card I designed specifically for suppliers. Holding this card will grant different purchase limits for medicines and allow them to enjoy different medicine products."

Of course, when you use this card, you will receive a corresponding discount on each type of medicine.

In terms of pure benefits, this card is even better than the highest tier of Black Card membership.

These are all normal benefits, nothing more to say.

As the two men looked at the card over and over, Kevin continued.

"Now, I will explain the relevant policies for [suppliers] in detail."

Kevin then handed two more copies of the contract to the two men.

"First, you can provide me with the materials, and I will classify and price them according to their value."

"Once the price is confirmed, I will pay you in cash."

"The uses of currency are very simple. You can buy medicine at a more favorable price, directly exchange it for the equivalent amount of money, and also use it to exchange for special medicines that can only be purchased with currency."

This system is Kevin's real trump card, and it leads to his true goal.

The two of them flipped through the contract in their hands while listening to Kevin's explanation.

Kevin's design is not complicated and is easy to understand.

Simply put, his customers who sell medicines are mainly divided into two groups: [members] and [suppliers].

The medicines he sells, barring any unforeseen circumstances, will likely be divided into three tiers based on their efficacy:

[Regularly available for sale]

[Member Purchase Limit]

Currency exchange

Menchi and Buhara were well aware that Kevin had built such a sales system primarily to have a stable "channel" for material supply.

As for the money earned from expanding and selling connections, these are merely incidental values ​​generated by this goal.

This is not something difficult to understand. Once you understand Kevin's Nen ability, you can easily figure out the process.

Once you understand this point, it's not hard to understand all of Kevin's settings.

Kevin didn't want the work of making the medicine to take up too much time, lest he put the cart before the horse.

Therefore, he set limits on the amount that could be purchased and spent, and unsurprisingly, the number of members who could buy the medicine was definitely limited.

Even for Black Card members, there are quantity restrictions on the number of potions they can purchase.

[Members] provide Kevin with "connections" and "wealth," which is an extra benefit.

What Kevin really needs are the suppliers, who can provide the materials for making the medicine.

Therefore, it can be seen that suppliers enjoy more special benefits than members.

The most basic medicine, which everyone can buy but in limited quantities, should be the easiest basic medicine for Kevin to make.

Without a doubt, this is the medicine that is sold regularly.

According to Kevin, the medicines they are seeing so far meet the standards for "normal sales".

Members of different levels can purchase more special medicines, which are definitely rarer and have greater effects.

Those who are not members are not even eligible to purchase.

These types of medicines are more time-consuming and labor-intensive to produce, so they fall under the category of "member-limited purchase".

The last type, top-tier potions that can be purchased with currency, is Kevin's key to achieving his goal.

The best way to motivate suppliers is to offer them sufficient incentives.

This is the enticing benefit Kevin has prepared for its suppliers.

In other words, this bottle of medicine must be the most useful and effective, something that people yearn for and want to obtain.

It is something that can be called a "lure".

"So, the currency we get by exchanging materials can be traded freely, right?"

Looking at the contract in his hand, Buhara grasped the key question and asked.

Kevin nodded without hesitation; this was one of the benefits enjoyed by the [Supplier] group.

It can even be explained in reverse as a benefit that "members" can enjoy, since they are not entitled to obtain "currency" but can purchase it from here.

A double win, Kevin also wins, that's a triple win.

Menqi nodded in satisfaction: "I have to say, cooperating with you as a [supplier] is a very tempting thing with such benefits."

It's easy to see Kevin's true needs from this system.

Other buyers who want to purchase Kevin's [Currency Exchange] level potions will need to buy or exchange [Currency] from other [Suppliers].

This will inevitably come at a price higher than the market price.

From this perspective, the suppliers seem to be the top-tier members.

However, Kevin also set an annual basic material supply quota for each supplier.

If this minimum supply level is not met, Kevin has the right to revoke the supplier status.

However, Kevin is very selective in choosing his suppliers, so you generally don't need to worry about this amount.

"However, to truly make this system work, you'll definitely need to come up with a drug that's worth buying with [currency]."

Menqi added.

After she finished speaking, she stared intently at Kevin.

This is the most basic requirement.

Menqi felt that since Kevin was able to make such a classification, he must have already figured out the specifications and effects of this top-grade drug.

After all, if the results are not good, it is difficult to attract people to work hard for it.

Kevin gave them a confident smile as he met their gazes.

He took out a specially made small box from his pocket, inside which was only a single dose of medicine.