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Chapter 70: Chapter 70 Xia Family First-Rate Grand Opening
Ergouzi realized that something was off, feeling a strangely overwhelming sense of justice—this wasn't its style!
"The Justice Elixir, it will make you continuously do good deeds."
"Woof, how dare you trick Lord Ergouzi!"
"Ergouzi, the outside world is fascinating but also dangerous, there are many people in need of help, and you are the only dog that can assist them because you are the embodiment of justice."
"That's right, Lord Ergouzi is the embodiment of justice!"
"Lord Ergouzi wants to do good deeds!"
Ergouzi felt a rush of enthusiasm, panting eagerly, and dashed out without delay.
Meanwhile, the boisterous cries from the street reached Li Xiaobai's ears.
"Xia Family First-Rate Bathhouse, now open for business, half price on the first day, absolute comfort, don't miss out walking by..."
Xia Family First-Rate?
Why does that name sound so familiar?
Li Xiaobai looked in the direction of the sounds and saw that a huge storefront on the street had opened, almost the size of an inn and even a two-story building—many times larger than his own Tangneng First-class.
The Xia Family First-Rate Bathhouse, just on its opening day, was bursting with popularity, with countless cultivators flooding in to pay and experience it.
Through the experience of Tangneng First-class, virtually everyone in the city now knew the magical effects of bathing.
Although the several major families had yet to unlock the secret of the bathhouses, the fact that they could increase one's cultivation level was there for all to see.
"The Xia Family has opened a bathhouse too; could it be that they've gotten hold of the boss's recipe?"
"Maybe they've taken a different approach, using some other methods!"
"But looking at the scale, the boss simply can't compete with the Xia Family, this building alone can accommodate a thousand people at a time."
"No doubt about it, I'm booking a stay here tonight!"
"Heh heh heh, me too, maybe the effects of the Xia Family's baths are even stronger than Tangneng First-class!"
"Let's go, let's go..."
The cultivators were excited, rushing into the Xia Family First-Rate shop, among them Li Xiaobai spotted many familiar faces.
Even Li Family's young master, Li Ya, had gone for the experience.
Li Xiaobai sneered inwardly, imitators had appeared; the Xia Family really had no shame, trying to ride on his coattails and make a quick buck.
But this wasn't going to be so easy.
He didn't believe the Xia Family could create a pool that would increase the cultivation levels of cultivators, and even if they could, it would require an incredible amount of precious natural resources.
The skill provided by the System needed no cost at all; any bathhouse he built with his own hands would have that effect.
Which was superior would be clear after tonight.
Back at Tangneng First-class, the place seemed a bit desolate.
Ergouzi had run off to do good deeds; who knew when he would return, and judging by that scoundrel's nature, the chances of being beaten to death while doing good deeds were pretty high.
All the customers in the shop had left, having received news of the Xia Family First-Rate's opening day discount promotion. The Xia Family was, after all, a major clan, with financial and strength resources beyond comparison to Tangneng First-class's opening.
Luxurious decoration and stylish bathhouses immediately attracted hordes of fans.
The cultivators conscientiously went to enjoy high-end life services.
At this moment in the shop, aside from Situ Yanyu and her grandson, there were only an old beggar and a few female cultivators left.
"Young Master Liangchen, the customers have all..."
Situ Yanyu seemed very anxious; the cultivators who were comfortably bathing had vanished in a moment, and the revenue for the day probably would be cut in half.
"I've already found out, a Xia Family First-Rate Bathhouse has opened next door, and all the cultivators have been lured over there."
"So what should we do? Should we go out and look for customers?"
"There's no need for that much trouble, after tonight, customers will come back on their own. You go and practice in the pool; come back to mind the shop tomorrow."
"Also, take stock of how many customers are still in the shop, and directly give them a monthly VIP membership. For the next month, our shop will reserve a spot for them; they can come and soak anytime, free of charge."
"Understood, I'll get that ready," Situ Yanyu went off to prepare.
Li Xiaobai didn't mind the customers' departure; he chuckled and walked to the edge of the pool, ready to relax.
Once the cultivators realize that soaking in the Xia Family's bathhouse doesn't bring any benefits, they'll still obediently return to his Tangneng First-class shop.
Only by then, it won't be so easy to get in.
He casually changed the prices listed on the wall.
Men's bathhouse: One mid-grade Spirit Stone for every half-hour. Overnight stay: Eight mid-grade Spirit Stones.
Women's bathhouse: One mid-grade Spirit Stone for every hour. Overnight stay: Six mid-grade Spirit Stones.
One mid-grade Spirit Stone is equivalent to a hundred lower-grade Spirit Stones, the price has been turned up by dozens of times, today's deserting cultivators are probably going to regret it to their guts.
"Boss, that's a slick move, raising the prices by dozens of times. Those cultivators will probably be even crazier about coming in to soak. You couldn't have been deliberately waiting for this moment to hike up the prices, could you?"
The old beggar spoke lazily, his whole self clean inside and out at this point. If he wasn't wearing those ragged clothes, he might have actually looked somewhat ethereal.
"Heh, just the usual business strategy, nothing worth mentioning. How come you didn't go to the new Xia Family First-Rate, old man?"
Li Xiaobai asked with a chuckle.
"Isn't that obvious? What kind of relationship do the old beggar and the boss have? How could I just abandon you for a new shop in town?"
"Heh, it's because you don't have any Spirit Stones in your pocket, right?"
"Hey, hey, don't point out what we both already know. The old beggar here is very supportive of you. That Xia Family First-Rate, jumping on the bandwagon and seeking hype, won't last long. Tangneng First-class is the one with a future."
"Good eye, old man. My Tangneng First-class is going to become a chain store across the whole Mainland in the future."
Li Xiaobai felt grand aspirations, already picturing the day when Tangneng First-class became the strongest chain store.
In every corner of the Immortal Spirit Continent, one could find the presence of Tangneng First-class, and every day cultivators would take pleasure in bathing, paying countless Spirit Stones.
Truly counting Spirit Stones until one's hands go soft.
"In wealth and prosperity, let's not forget each other."
Old Situ Kong chuckled weirdly on the side; in just a short two days, he had already become chummy with the old beggar.
Elderly people often have more in common, such as not caring about the beauty's face when a beauty emerges from a bath.
Soaking in the pool, relieving every tension.
[Attribute Point: 2000.]
All points into defense!
[Defensive Power: Indestructible Golden Body Sixth Turn. (22000/60000).]
[Status: Blood Demon Corrosion (Moderate).]
Meanwhile, at the Xia Family First-Rate.
Many cultivators entered the pools with great anticipation. The pools were clearly constructed with a hefty sum, edged with gold and lined with silk—luxurious and comfortable.
But there seemed to be an issue with the water in the pool, why couldn't they feel an increase in Spiritual Energy after soaking in it?
Could it be that they haven't soaked long enough for the pool to take effect?