Qian Wenshi wanted to give Yuchi a maid, but she wasn't from Xufu Town.
She came from an Exotic Realm, her complexion was captivating, and she wore all sorts of special clothing.
There was truly a heart-stopping beauty about her.
And Yuchi?
He refused, citing that this maid could be old enough to be his grandmother.
Unexpectedly, Qian Wenshi had a thing for this.
The three of them and some other sailors gathered together for a good meal before returning to the Wei Mansion.
Yuchi and Wei Zhe returned to the mansion, and Yuchi's father, Wei Xubing, upon hearing that Yuchi had saved Qian Wenshi, happily gave Yuchi a thousand taels of silver, very generously, telling him to spend it freely, and kept hinting that Yuchi should consider getting a wife since he was of age.
Of course, Yuchi refused, as there were so many homeless maidens waiting for him to rescue them.
With so much suffering in this world, how could he let marriage slow his pace!
Wei Xubing laughed heartily and had already left the Wei Mansion to attend to matters at the Twelve Linked Huts. The dealings there were complicated, but after the most difficult matters were resolved, he still had more affairs to handle.
"Third Brother! How did you manage to bring him back?" Wei Zhe couldn't help but ask.
He just couldn't figure it out!
"Because I have a master." Yuchi smiled, "The gift he gave me upon our first meeting was this Antitoxic Pill."
"A master?" Wei Zhe was surprised, "I'm not one to beat around the bush, but we don't have a cultivator in the Wei Family. Our meridians are thoroughly blocked, and our bodies lack Spirit Roots."
"I don't really understand it," Yuchi said with a laugh, scratching his head, "Maybe he saw that I'm a good person?"
"Haha." Wei Zhe laughed out loud.
He looked at his Third Brother with admiration.
His feelings towards this Third Brother were getting better and better!
Truly impressive!
"If that senior ever comes to visit our Wei Mansion, you must tell us so we can properly host him!"
"I certainly will!" Yuchi replied with a smile.
I am the senior, the senior is me.
Right now, my brother doesn't know this, but who knows what expression he'll have when he figures it out in the future.
Then he changed the subject.
"Brother, do we have our own tailor in the Wei Family?" Yuchi and Wei Zhe stood in the courtyard.
"Yes, we do."
"Can we produce Wei Mansion's own line of clothing?" Yuchi inquired.
"What do you mean?" Wei Zhe asked, intrigued.
"Like this: I plan to establish a Clothing Pavilion with a very good reputation. I've already thought of a name, I'll call it the Immortal Robe Pavilion," Yuchi stated earnestly.
He certainly couldn't use the term brand.
Because the concept of brands didn't exist in the Nine Provinces; everything was spread by word of mouth, so speaking in terms of reputation, maybe his brother could understand.
"I see what you're getting at." Wei Zhe nodded, "Your idea is viable, but executing it will be difficult. Most of the populace won't accept complicated concepts. Many merchants have tried this and failed."
"That's because they lack business acumen." Yuchi pointed at himself and said with a smile, "I have it."
Just joking!
This is someone from a past life who survived as a cunning merchant. For anyone facing this market, their eyes would light up with greed.
However, Yuchi didn't plan to engage in unscrupulous business; he wanted to follow a straightforward path.
Wei Zhe couldn't help but chuckle.
He took Yuchi under a large tree where there was a small stone table, and the two of them sat opposite each other, sipping tea — quite pleasant.
"Summarize your approach, and I'll help you evaluate it." Wei Zhe poured a cup of tea for his Third Brother.
The two brothers had not done this for many years.
"First, we will only create women's clothing." Yuchi said.
In a past life, it was said that men's purchasing power was even less than that of pets...
Though this saying is steeped in prejudice, for Yuchi, it's impossible to cater to every audience.
A brand should focus on a single target to enhance its appeal.
Otherwise, if Immortal Robe Pavilion offers clothing for all ages and genders, it's unnecessary and will greatly increase operating costs.
"Second, we'll only do business with female sect disciples." Yuchi continued.
This further segments the market. How many sects are there in the Nine Provinces?
A lot. Most people strive for the dream of cultivation if they possess Spirit Roots.
And the population base in the Nine Provinces is massive, so even if Spirit Roots are rare, the sheer number of people counters that.
So focusing on the market of female sect disciples is enough.
Moreover, their purchasing power is remarkable.
"Third, we must invite some renowned female sect members to be our pavilion's courtesans," Yuchi said, "Courtesan here is a metaphor, but under the lead of these female celebrities, our Immortal Robe Pavilion's reputation will gradually resound."
Wei Zhe was astounded by what he heard.
The normal approach would be to climb up from the bottom, step by step gaining ground among common folks!
Starting with such a high positioning?
Yuchi naturally saw no need for explanation and simply asked, "Brother, do you know any female disciples from any sect? Ones who are very graceful, with both strength and reputation!"
"I'm not sure, but I know which sect has them." Wei Zhe said, "North of Xufu Town, five hundred miles away, there is a Cloud Mountain Sect. They have many outstanding female disciples, but if you want them to wear our clothes, it'll cost a lot!"
"How much approximately?" Yuchi asked.
"I'm not certain, but around ten thousand taels?" Wei Zhe said, "That's the Foundation Establishment Stage."
"Pfft!" Yuchi was shocked, "How much?"
"Ten thousand taels, for either the Foundation Establishment Stage, and that's just for them to wear it for a month." Wei Zhe nodded, "That doesn't even cover the money to bribe the Cloud Mountain Sect disciples. Once this kind of business begins, we'll have to start feeding the Cloud Mountain Sect. Will the elders agree? Will the sect leader agree? They have huge appetites!"
Yuchi held his forehead.
If it's that expensive, then there's no need. He wouldn't go outside for help; he'd just look within his own Ascension Gate. As the sect leader, he had these small privileges, not to mention this was also considering the sect's development. When the Immortal Robe Pavilion makes money, it can provide the disciples with Elixirs, allowing the sect to grow, so this small request isn't excessive.
Not only is it not excessive, but it's an actual blessing.
This is because Yuchi naively assumed that other sects were like his own, not realizing how harsh other sects could be.
Disciples not only needed to spend money for cultivation but also needed to help earn money for the sect.
Sects could be understood as a cultivator's shop, the Sect Leader being the Shopkeeper, the elders as other Stewards, and the disciples as the helpers.
"Alright then, Brother, you find a tailor first. I want to make a piece of clothing and see how it goes."
"Okay! It won't cost much just to make an original outfit!"
...
Seven days later.
Yuchi got his clothing, and it was not just similar to what he imagined, but exactly the same!
So the artisans of this world are indeed capable!
The fabric wasn't anything special, just ordinary cloth, but with this design placed before you, it was undoubtedly beautiful! It's from some online game, apparel for healing classes!
There were more girls in healing classes, and these painters were masters at getting girls to part with their money.
Yuchi didn't remember all the details, but it was enough.
"It's good!"
Yuchi was very satisfied!
The entire outfit had a light blue tone, it was a dress with some ribbons and prints, and the art style was just like the attire in a cultivation game, incredibly realistic, and it perfectly fit the aesthetic of the Nine Provinces!
Wei Zhe was even more shocked as he looked at the outfit before him!
"Third Brother! What kind of ideas are swirling in that head of yours!" Wei Zhe exclaimed in amazement.
The design of the clothes was absolutely brilliant.
It was clearly the most ordinary of clothes, yet seeing this ordinary garment laid out here, it made one have an irresistible urge to wear it!
Then.
"Let me try it on!" the two brothers said in unison.
After saying that, they paused.
They both looked down.
"I just wanted to see the actual effect." they both said simultaneously.
They lowered their heads even further.
The faces of the two men turned bright red.
"Let's go find Wei Fei." They both agreed.
Wei Fei was playing games with the child he was raising. Recently, he dared not step into a casino.
But then he was dragged over by these two brothers.
Wei Fei was the most handsome of the three brothers, with the features akin to a lady, and had it not been for his gambling habit, he would have been what Yuchi imagined as a classical gentleman.
No wonder he could be so extravagant outside, as his good looks warranted it.
Soon, screams from Wei Fei echoed from the room.
"No, please..."
"Ah!"
"No, please..."
"Eh?"
"I look so beautiful..."
"... Really stunning."