In other words, Boss Hong was already a super first-rate entrepreneur in the country. Compared to those big shots with a thunderous reputation, he wasn't inferior in any way. It was just that the transactions in the black market were more obscure. Most people wouldn't be able to come into contact with it. Only martial artists who were above average would know of its existence.
Without a doubt, ten percent of the shares of Hong's Group was equivalent to tens of billions of yuan. In this way, he would also become a shareholder of Hong's Group. His annual dividends wouldn't be less than a few hundred million. Even in the capital, he would be a veritable nouveau riche.
As the ancients said, "Everything in the world is for fame and fortune." No matter which era it was, this saying had been proven. In the end, it was all about money.
Although martial artists with outstanding strength had a pretty good ability to accumulate wealth, the power of one person was still relatively limited. Now that Boss Hong had put forward such conditions, as long as I nodded my head, I wouldn't have to pay anything and I would be able to enjoy the fruits of his labor. This was a great thing.
Most importantly, Boss Hong had made it very clear that holding the position of the person in charge of the elixir sector would not hinder the recruitment of the Emei Sect and the Medicine King Valley. No matter which of the two major sects managed to win over a talent, it would not affect the interests of the Hong Conglomerate. It had to be said that Boss Hong's current glory was inextricably linked to his unique business mind.
At this moment, Zhu Bingjia and Ling Li were a little embarrassed. Obviously, they didn't expect that Boss Hong would offer such a generous price. But it was also a bonus, so they naturally couldn't say anything.
Boss Hong smiled confidently. He didn't believe that anyone could refuse such an attractive condition.
Although it was a big loss, Boss Hong firmly believed that as long as I worked wholeheartedly for Hong's Group, the shares would be worth it.
In the future, Hong's Group's business could even expand abroad. By then, it would be popular in the foreign market. Thinking of it, he was overwhelmed with excitement.
I smiled faintly and shook my head. "No, I only want the thousand-year-old Ganoderma or the Tianshan Snow Lotus. You don't have to mention other conditions."
"Oh."
The entire hall was silent. Their shocked expressions were the best representation of what it meant to be shocked. Obviously, almost no one had expected that I would reject them without hesitation!
This was the capital's Hong Group, the most successful businessman in the martial arts world. Although Boss Hong was polite and courteous to Zhu Bingjia and Zhu Bingjia, his actual status was not low. This was because the Hong Group had to pay tribute to the few major sects every year. As the saying goes, when you receive a gift from someone, your mouth is soft. This heavy debt of gratitude caused the few major sects to protect the Hong Group and frequently interact with the people from the major sects. Therefore, there was a saying in the martial arts world that Boss Hong was the representative of the martial arts sects in the martial arts world. Even the number one power in the martial arts world, the True Martial Pavilion, did not have this condition.
The main reason why Boss Hong had paid such a huge price to recruit me was because he wanted to compete with the True Martial Pavilion and become their representative in the truest sense of the word.
However, I didn't agree to Boss Hong's wishful thinking. It was too much of a blow to me.
Although Boss Hong had a smile on his face, a haze flashed across his eyes. If he didn't know my identity, he would have turned his back on me.
Boss Hong's eyes flickered. After about a second or two, he couldn't help but laugh. "Since little brother has made up your mind, I will naturally not force you. However, the door of my Hong family will always be open for you. If you ever change your mind, you are welcome to find me at any time."
Seeing this scene, Zhu Bingjia was a bit gloating. Then, he walked over and took the initiative to add my WeChat. Ling Li hesitated for a moment, then also took out her phone and scanned it.
"Mister, after I return to Emei, I will see if there is anything you need. No matter what, we should always keep in touch." Ling Li smiled gently and took the initiative to say.
Zhu Bingjia was a bit embarrassed. In order to show his gentlemanly demeanor, he didn't express his intention to recruit me again. This matter needed to be discussed with the higher ups of the Medicine King Valley. After all, special people should be given special treatment.
With my unshakable attitude, this "recruitment war" came to an end.
Next, people came to ask about the price of the Chi Deposition Pill, but I rejected them on the spot. It was not because of anything else, but because the three influential people had fully expressed their intentions. If I sold it to others, it would be equivalent to looking down on them. It was purely making enemies for myself.
Since I didn't have the materials I wanted for the time being, there was no need to keep them. According to the information I got, the two sects seemed to have these materials. However, they weren't in charge of this area, so they didn't dare to guarantee it. Anyway, I planned to trade with whoever gave me the materials first.
While no one was paying attention, I gave Master Chen a look and then slipped away. Master Chen was stunned for a moment before he reacted. It seemed that he hadn't recovered from the shock.
Although he knew that I had a perfect alchemy method, some things were better seen than heard. Zhu Bingjia of the Medicine King Valley was a top talent. Even so, he was still sincerely convinced by me, nodding and bowing to me. He didn't have the slightest arrogance of a martial arts master.
Not to mention Boss Hong, this guy was smooth and had a good relationship with all the major martial arts sects. He took the initiative to take out 10% of the shares, which was a huge investment. Just now, Master Chen's heart was pounding. He was afraid that I would nod and agree. If that happened, he would lose his right-hand man, and the momentum of the Guowei Martial Arts School's prosperity would probably slow down.
It wasn't an exaggeration to say that the influence I had as a young junior had already overshadowed him. Originally, Master Chen was worried that it wasn't a good thing for me to grow so quickly. But now, at least in terms of mentality, I was stable. I didn't become arrogant because of the rapid rise in status. It was really commendable.
After a while, Master Chen and I walked out of the trading hall. Looking at our backs, many people secretly shook their heads and couldn't help but whisper.