Chapter 8: Teaching the Top Merchant How to Do Business!

Chapter 8: Teaching the Top Merchant How to Do Business!

As a notification popped up in the top-right corner of the game screen about a friend switching servers, Chen Mo couldn’t help but shake his head slightly.

"Fifty thousand Imperial Seals scared him off? If he knew I have 9,999,999 of them, he’d probably blow my mind with an Armstrong-level reaction!"

One minute later, the moment the account protection timer expired, Like You immediately sent a trade request. Chen Mo clicked to accept.

Like You: C’mon, c’mon, where’s your fifty thousand Imperial Seals? Show me what you’ve got!
Dai Dai Da Shi Xiong: Fine.

Since he feared Wang Lei might return at any moment, Chen Mo decided against any unnecessary theatrics. He quickly dragged 500,000 Hellen Emperor’s Seals from the System Warehouse into the trade interface.

Like You: ???
Like You: ???
Like You: ???

There was no surprise in store—when Like You saw the 500,000 Hellen Emperor’s Seals actually appear, it was as if a cat had sat on the keyboard. The question marks flooded in, over a dozen of them, before the message changed.

Like You: Holy crap, holy crap, holy crap! Bro, who the hell are you? How did you get so many Imperial Seals? You’ve got several times more than the entire Auction House combined!

Dai Dai Da Shi Xiong: Don’t ask where I got them—just tell me if you want them or not.

As he typed, Chen Mo glanced toward Wang Lei nearby. Seeing him completely surrounded by a crowd of frenzied netizens who wouldn’t let him move, Chen Mo relaxed slightly.

"Damn it, I’ve gotta schedule trades when no one’s around next time. This is way too stressful!"

Like You: I want them! All of them! Let’s do it at 1,300 each like we said!

Dai Dai Da Shi Xiong: 1,300? Bro, you’re dreaming. I want 1,800 per seal—cash only.

Like You: What? You’ve gotta be kidding! You know the Auction House price is way lower!

Dai Dai Da Shi Xiong: Exactly because I know the Auction House price is lower, I’m asking for 1,800.

Like You: Are you messing with me? Why would I pay 1,800 when they’re only worth 1,500 there?

Like You was clearly getting angry now. If he hadn’t still been clinging to the hope of completing the trade, he might’ve started cussing a blue streak.

Dai Dai Da Shi Xiong: Calm down, bro! I’m asking for 1,800 because I’ve got a solid reason.

Dai Dai Da Shi Xiong: Tell me—what’s your take on stockpiling, price control, and market manipulation?

Like You: What do you mean?

Dai Dai Da Shi Xiong: Let me explain. Based on my calculations, the Auction House has fewer than 100,000 Imperial Seals total. I’ve got 500,000 right here. Once we trade, you’ll control five-sixths of the entire server’s supply.

Dai Dai Da Shi Xiong: If you sweep the Auction House afterward, your share will be even higher.

Dai Dai Da Shi Xiong: With that kind of monopoly, you just need to gently manipulate the price and the entire server’s market becomes yours to command.

Dai Dai Da Shi Xiong: Then you can sell each for at least 2,000 gold coins.

Dai Dai Da Shi Xiong: I’m asking for 1,800 now. What’s the problem?

Silence.

A suffocating silence.

After reading Chen Mo’s analysis, Like You—who had been nearly frantic moments ago—fell completely silent. He understood perfectly.

Chen Mo’s logic wasn’t just sound—it was ruthlessly practical. With a little effort, he could dominate the entire Shaan Yi Server’s Imperial Seal market.

Then…

"Whoa! Who is this Dai Dai Da Shi Xiong guy? Even having so many seals would’ve been shocking enough, but now he’s showing off business genius? This is terrifying!"

Shaken, Like You quickly typed a reply.

Like You: Your reasoning’s flawless, but I’m confused—why don’t you do this yourself if you understand the strategy? You’d make even more money!

Dai Dai Da Shi Xiong: I just don’t care about such small profits, that’s all.

Like You: ???

Chen Mo naturally had no intention of telling Like You the real reason.

The truth was twofold: First, he had no time to waste—he needed to raise funds quickly for his Marine Hero - Sea Turtle stockpiling plan. Second, the items he copied from the System Warehouse might generate money, but those profits couldn’t be used to expand his System Warehouse slots.

So regardless of how much profit the Imperial Seals could bring, he had zero interest in chasing it.

Like You: Holy crap, you’re amazing! Bro, I’ve been in trading for years, and you’re the first person I’ve seen who’s this bold. You’re unstoppable!

Dai Dai Da Shi Xiong: Just doing okay. So, are we trading or not?

Like You: Definitely! Let’s go all-in!

Dai Dai Da Shi Xiong: Okay. My bank card number is 62170042. Total amount: 900 million gold coins, 6,000 yuan. We’ll split it into five transactions—1,200 each time. I’ll send the materials first.

While Like You’s reputation seemed solid, Chen Mo opted for cautious installments anyway.

A while later, Like You’s message arrived.

Like You: Bro, the money’s been sent—check your account.

Rather than replying immediately, Chen Mo logged into the bank website to check his balance.

Balance: 6,012.35!

???

Staring at the six-digit balance, Chen Mo froze for a moment. He hadn’t expected Like You to be so bold—transferring 6,000 yuan upfront in the early days of the 60th version?

This was practically unimaginable!

"Tsk tsk. No wonder Like You would later become the top merchant in the game—there’s clearly a reason!"

Dai Dai Da Shi Xiong: You’re incredible, bro! You just paid 6,000 yuan upfront—aren’t you worried I’ll run off with the cash?

Like You: I trust you won’t do that! But even if you did, it’s fine. Just consider the 6,000 yuan my tuition fee for learning that business strategy from you!

Dai Dai Da Shi Xiong: Hahahaha! Respect, bro. With that kind of boldness, you’ll definitely go far in the future.

As he typed, Chen Mo clicked confirm on the trade.

Seconds later, the transaction completed.

Like You: Hey, why don’t we add QQ to chat about business and stuff later?

Apparently impressed by Chen Mo’s skills, Like You’s address had shifted from "bro" to "big brother."

Dai Dai Da Shi Xiong: Sure thing. My QQ is 4396777.

Like You: Whoa! A seven-digit QQ number? Big brother, you’re legendary!

After adding friends and exchanging a few casual messages, Chen Mo turned his thoughts to the future.

"With this 6,000 yuan, my living expenses are covered for now."

"As for stockpiling every Marine Hero - Sea Turtle in the server…"

"Ugh, where the hell am I supposed to find so many accounts in such a short time?"

(End of Chapter)

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