Chapter 996 - 937: Fleeting Blossom and the Duke’s Deal
In the northern mountain area of the Lionheart Empire, Buck Town. This remote town with inconvenient transportation, undeveloped commerce, and military, which usually goes unnoticed by large guilds, has caught the attention of various players due to the appearance of a special NPC.
Suddenly, players gathering intelligence flocked here like flies chasing the smell, adding extra popularity to this isolated town.
Meanwhile, Mad God Shitian, the president of the Mad God Guild, was clearing out stock from the guild’s warehouse at a stall in the plaza’s teleportation array, coldly observing these incoming and outgoing outsider players.
Since the guild used a large sum of money to book a venue to kill a bear last time and failed, internal conflicts within the Mad God Guild instantly erupted, coupled with instigating players who had been offended taking the opportunity to provoke discord, causing a large number of players to leave the guild. Now the guild is basically a hollow shell, and its reputation has soured, making recruitment difficult.
It must be said, this is the bottleneck in the development of small to medium-sized non-professional guilds. It’s basically hard to exceed the size of 300 people. Also, during development, no major mistakes can occur, otherwise, members will immediately be poached by other medium-sized guilds.
As for the reason for leaving the guild, it’s nothing more than, "I’m sorry everyone, I have a friend starting a guild, I must help out," and other excuses, leaving the president speechless.
It has now been two days, and Mad God Shitian is no longer angry, instead feeling tired and uninterested, with no intention to rally. After clearing the guild’s stock, he can still make a small fortune, and Mad God Shitian knows the last opportunity is right in front of him, he is waiting! Waiting for a large guild to buy his guild.
The more high-end and mysterious the Forging Steel Hand that destroyed his guild, the higher his guild’s value. After all, his guild has been operating here since the server opened, and their task progress at Duke’s side is unparalleled. It’s just that until now, no one has come to negotiate with him.
Yet this has not shaken Mad God Shitian’s confidence in the value of his guild. If nothing else, just the abnormal amount and frequency of attention from these paparazzi shows the guild’s worth! Mad God Shitian deeply understands that behind these paparazzi surely stands a super large guild. Being noticed by a large guild means the value cannot be low. Perhaps the other party is conducting research and evaluation, or deliberately neglecting to lower the price for acquisition.
I’ve seen through everything, I must be patient!
The teleportation array flashed briefly, and Mad God Shitian instinctively raised an eyelid as a female player with a shining silver helmet appeared. As the town’s popularity isn’t high, female players are even fewer, so when this female player appeared, Mad God Shitian couldn’t help but look again, and when he did, was stunned!
Fleeting Blossom!
The first female farm owner in the China Region to recruit an Epic Hero. Compared to the paparazzi exploring the way, a player of Fleeting Blossom’s caliber personally showing up clearly carries different weight.
At this moment, Fleeting Blossom was also scanning the stalls around, then happened to lock eyes with Mad God Shitian!
Mad God Shitian’s heart skipped a beat: "The rich lady is here!"
Fleeting Blossom approached Mad God Shitian and smilingly asked, "You’re the president of Mad God, right? Still recruiting for the guild?"
Mad God replied indifferently, "I’m clearing stock, not interested in developing the guild or recruiting."
Fleeting Blossom responded with an ’oh’ and got straight to the point: "So you’re selling the guild?"
Mad God’s heart skipped a beat, but he continued to speak calmly: "Want to buy? If so, you can use Gold Hunting Net as the transaction intermediary, money in hand, position ceded."
Fleeting Blossom laughed heartily: "Can’t afford it because your guild is extremely valuable!"
Extremely valuable! Mad God’s heart trembled violently! Receiving such direct evaluation from the first female lord player in China Region boosted Mad God Shitian’s confidence. How much is ’extremely valuable’ worth? Surely not something a player of her caliber would care for, say 1 million. So is it 3 million? 5 million? Even 10 million?
Mad God restrained his urge to ask the price, calmed his excitement, and still indifferently said, "As long as the price is right, I’d consider selling it."
Fleeting Blossom shook her head and sighed: "You don’t even know what the right price is, no matter how you sell it, you’ll suffer a big loss, do you believe it?"
A big loss? Could it be that offering 10 million is still a big loss? Mad God frowned, starting to ponder her intentions: "Go ahead, what do you want?"
Fleeting Blossom replied earnestly: "This isn’t a small deal, do you want to know how much your guild is really worth? If you want to know, let’s help each other. You add me to your guild, then come with me to Duke Mansion to talk business. If nothing comes of it, you kick me out, pretend nothing happened. I can only apologize for wasting your time. If it works out, your guild’s value will greatly increase, and I achieve a business deal with the help of your guild’s prestige, beneficial for both. Are you interested?"
Exactly, although Fleeting Blossom is the first farm owner in the China Region, to meet an NPC like the Duke is really far off. Under normal circumstances, it is almost impossible to see them, and even if seen, it’s hard to accomplish anything.
But after joining the Mad God Guild, with their guild’s foundation, Fleeting Blossom’s starting point would be higher, making it possible to meet the Duke. If joining the guild still doesn’t allow meeting the Duke, then the guild is worthless, it’s no point mentioning.
Mad God is certainly clear about the meaning of "borrowing prestige." For such mutually beneficial cooperation, he has no reason to refuse: "Okay, anyway I’m idle now, I’ll go join the fun with you."
——System Prompt: You have invited Fleeting Blossom to join your guild, please wait for the other party’s response.
Fleeting Blossom laughed heartily: "Thank you!"
So, when Fleeting Blossom walked down the street with the "Mad God" guild emblem above her head beside the Mad God Guild’s president, the entire street went into an uproar!
At this moment, Mad God Shitian knew he had profited! No matter if Fleeting Blossom is a beauty or not, a player with her reputation joining his guild is itself a huge advertising effect, the guild’s value has already increased.
Mad God Shitian, in a good mood, began to chat proactively: "Ms. Beauty, are you negotiating for local specialties here? I’ve got quite a bit on hand, interested in purchasing?"
Fleeting Blossom laughed: "If we’ve negotiated with the Duke, everything’s on the table then! I say, President, are you sure you really don’t want this guild anymore? If the guild’s potential is realized, its future is limitless."
Mad God chuckled: "Who knows, I’m the type to go with the flow. People like me are hard to say if they’re up to doing big things or not."
So, followed by a group of paparazzi, Mad God President and Fleeting Blossom chatted and laughed all the way to Duke William’s Elk Manor.
Then Mad God Shitian entered and approached the guards for an introduction: "I have brought a guest who wishes to discuss a business deal with the Duke."
At that moment, the butler came over: "So it’s you, sir. The Duke is unwell and busy with affairs. If you have any business, just come inside and speak with me."
Mad God glanced at Fleeting Blossom: "Is it okay to talk with the butler? Actually, it’s not often I get to see the Duke."
Fleeting Blossom laughed heartily: "Of course it’s fine. As long as you’re inside the Duke Mansion, your guild’s value is not less than 2 million!"
Mad God was suddenly delighted! Two million, that’s already a price that satisfies him well. So, how much is the guild truly worth?
In the Duke Mansion’s reception room, Fleeting Blossom handed over her business card. The butler said: "Oh, you’re the director of the newly established Canal Company in the Empire. I wonder what business you have with the Duke?"
Fleeting Blossom smiled: "I heard that the Duke is currently setting up art exhibitions with high bonuses across the country. I think, even for the Duke, financial resources might be a bit tight, right? Our company is willing to purchase the Duke Territory’s special products at 50% above the town’s purchasing price for one month first. We’ll buy everything that’s available. Is the Duke willing to deal?"
The butler exclaimed with joy: "Wonderful! It’s a deal! Let’s establish a contract!"
Mad God Shitian silently watched as Fleeting Blossom and the butler signed the contract, shook hands, and then saw her off at the door: "Warrior, next time you can come directly to see me!"
Until this moment, Mad God Shitian still felt somewhat confused: "A beauty traveled all this way just for a purchase deal? Does this show the value of our guild?"
Fleeting Blossom laughed heartily: "Right, but this is only the beginning. Now the President should understand that the Duke is extremely short on money, right? You saw how straightforward the butler was; as long as you can provide the Duke with money, the Duke might agree to anything."
Mad God asked puzzled: "Why being so short on money, yet still issuing high bonuses and renting high-cost venues for a national art show competition?"
Fleeting Blossom laughed: "That’s where the nuance lies; before clearing this up, your guild will definitely make a loss if you sell it."
Mad God had a sudden realization: "So, that’s the secret!"
Fleeting Blossom laughed: "Alright, I’ve achieved my goal, thanks for the introduction, President! I can smoothly roll away now!"
—— Guild Information: Unfortunately! Fleeting Blossom has left your guild.
Mad God was suddenly startled: "Beauty, thank you! Can we add each other as friends?"
Fleeting Blossom laughed heartily: "No problem! Sis is a Red Scarf, no thanks needed!"
After finishing this matter, Little Fang also breathed a sigh of relief in the dormitory: "I didn’t expect this Mad God Guild to progress well, can’t let Bloodrose acquire it so cheaply, or they’d soon forget their name with everything going too smoothly recently."
Little Li nodded: "This first deal is just the stepping stone, I believe after setting this precedence, future road and tunnel digging issues can be discussed."
Little Fang laughed and cried: "Darling, are you serious?"
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At this time, in Bloodrose Studio. Just as Bloodrose was preparing for tomorrow’s event, the paparazzi sent news of Fleeting Blossom’s appearance in Buck Town and the video showing her interaction with Mad God President joining the opponent’s guild.
Everyone in Bloodrose Studio was surprised: "She has a canal to dig properly, instead she runs to this mountainous area to join the excitement?"
"Hey, hey, she wouldn’t possibly be here to buy the guild, would she?"
"Impossible, right? How could she, an individual player, possibly buy a guild?"
Bloodrose Holy Spear’s eyebrows twitched: "Long nights bring many dreams, immediately have someone inquire with Mad God about selling his guild."
Soon, the message returned: "Mad God Shitian said he’s not selling!"
Everyone in Bloodrose Studio was amazed: "What on earth happened?"
(These days Ashtray is exhausted, today started having diarrhea, only one update today, makeup update tomorrow) (To be continued. If you enjoy this work, you’re welcome to visit Qidian [qidian.com] to vote recommendation tickets, monthly tickets, your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users please visit m.qidian.com to read.)