Survival skills maxed out, I feed my wife and daughter by catching fish and shrimp

Deng Qixian was really speechless.

He originally wanted to stay in Prince Ning's mansion and eat and drink for free, but who would have thought that Prince Ning thought his qi-sensing skills might be useful in this battle, so he sent him here.

He originally thought that with these high-level experts accompanying him, the safety of himself and his granddaughter would at least be guaranteed, but these three guys actually wanted to go ahead. How could the old man not be nervous?

"Who in Yongzhou is so blind as to dare to rob the carriage of His Royal Highness Prince Ning? Is he tired of living?" Xing Yan sneered, obviously looking down on this weak old man.

"You two don't have to worry. Since there is a Qi-Suppressing Cauldron in this car, there will naturally be corresponding defensive measures. You should be safe on the journey, so don't worry." Lei Shan comforted with a smile.

Deng Qixian sighed, then nodded, and took his granddaughter back to the carriage.

Obviously, compared to Xing Yan, who looked shrewd and calculating, Deng Qixian trusted Lei Shan more.

"Okay, let's not delay any longer, let's get going quickly."

The three of them mounted their horses and sped off. Deng Qixian watched them go, his mind racing. He looked back and forth at the driver, but after a long glance, he couldn't tell what kind of person he was, so he didn't dare to act rashly.

He coveted the big tripod, but he was unsure of the driver's strength, so he had to quietly put aside some of his bold ideas.

An object that cannot be observed even by the Qi-gazing technique might be a master with hidden strength.

The good news is that his safety can be guaranteed.

The bad news is that the most unsafe factor is the master himself.

"Grandpa, are we going to grab some food? Otherwise, why would we be dragging such a big vat?" The little girl Tang Rui was lying on the edge of the cauldron with a curious look on her face. She was about to climb up to see if there was anything delicious inside, but Deng Qixian pulled her down by the back of her neck with a sullen look on his face.

"Eat, eat, eat. All you do is eat all day long. That's the Qi-Suppressing Cauldron. It can suppress dragon energy. If you fall into it, it will refine you. You better be more careful."

The little girl blinked her big, watery eyes and chuckled, "Snacks? Where are the snacks?"

Deng Qixian was speechless. She really had no way to deal with her granddaughter who loved food, so she took out a bag of mung bean cakes from her sleeve. The little girl snatched it away and stuffed two big pieces directly into her mouth, choking so much that her little face turned red.

"You're truly a starving ghost reincarnated! Eat, eat! This journey will likely be filled with twists and turns. I've noticed the climate in Qinghe County is constantly changing, so there must be many unknowns. If things don't go well, just follow me, Grandpa..."

Halfway through the conversation, Deng Qixian felt that the driver in front seemed to move his ears slightly, as if he was eavesdropping on the conversation between the grandfather and grandson, and he immediately shut his mouth.

The more he looked at the driver, the stranger he felt. It would be better for him to have less contact with him.

He suddenly felt his mouth was a little bland, and was about to take a piece of mung bean cake to fill it up, but he found that the whole bag of mung bean cakes had been eaten by the little guy.

Deng Qixian began to grit his teeth and glare, "You little ungrateful bastard, you didn't even think of leaving a piece for Grandpa."

……

Qinghe County, the county seat.

The four major markets were all decorated with lights and colorful lanterns, and the sound of gongs and drums was deafening.

"Look, look, look, buy one get one free on East Market refined rice, hurry up, hurry up!"

"Even good wine needs a well-maintained alley. The good wines in the West Market are on sale for a limited time. There aren't many such occasions!"

"Sir, please stay! There are thousands of excellent weapons in the South Market that will surely satisfy your needs."

"The Taipei City has two new Western scented bags, and we also have some fine silk fabrics waiting for you to see..."

The four major markets seemed to have made an appointment and opened with great fanfare on the same day. For a time, they really attracted a lot of people, and suddenly Yongxin Street seemed much quieter.

These markets have all used their best skills, either directly lowering prices or using all their assets to attract customers, and some have launched many new products at once. The purpose is to destroy Yongxin Street bit by bit through this series of operations.

……

"Boss, this is the intelligence about the four major markets that the messenger just delivered. Just as you expected, these guys only have so much tricks up their sleeves." Shen Wanwu respectfully presented the intelligence he had just received to Chen Changfan. "But they've really cut prices quite a bit this time. The prices of rice and wine are now even lower than ours. Of course, in terms of quality, ours is still superior, but the people may not be aware of this."

"However, the price of cloth is still better and cheaper, and the weapons of Xiaofengzhuang are also top-notch." Shen Wanwu muttered on the side, obviously quite nervous about the actions of the four major markets.

Chen Changfan looked at the information with an unmoved expression.

"People have their own judgment on the quality of goods. If I'm not mistaken, then the buy-one-get-one-free promotion for refined rice in the East Market is nothing but moldy old rice. And the price reduction of liquor in the West Market is the same as the amount of water added to it. Their temporary price reduction is only a temporary eye-catcher, but in the long run, quality and reputation are the foundation of their survival."

Shen Wanwu felt more at ease after hearing these words. His thoughts became clearer, and he immediately grasped the essence of the matter. "As for the weapons in the South Market, they are just crudely made items. How long can the fragrance of the sachets in the North Market last? The people are very smart. Over time, they will naturally understand who is truly getting the best deal."

Chen Changfan nodded, then sneered, "It's just that I don't want to wait. Have you arranged the preparations I told you about yesterday?"

Shen Wanwu quickly responded: "Don't worry, sir, everything has been arranged. All that's missing is your order."

"Then activate it. I really can't wait to see the frustrated expressions on the faces of those people in the four major markets." Chen Changfan's cold eyes revealed a hint of anticipation.

Shen Wanwu took the order and left, his expression full of anticipation.

……

Yongxin Street, Fangshikou.

"Fight with swords, fight with swords, two people fight to chop one sword!"

"Knife-to-knife fight, knife-to-knife fight, three of us fight to chop two knives!"

"Knife fight, knife fight, four people join together to win a free meal!"

The shouts of the guys on Yongxin Street immediately attracted the attention of many passers-by.

Passersby stopped and gathered around curiously, with discussions everywhere.

"This is such a novel activity! Let's give it a try!" someone in the crowd shouted, immediately drawing a wave of agreement. Everyone gathered, eager to participate, and the previously deserted Yongxin Street suddenly became bustling with activity.

After all, in this era, the concept of "fighting with knives" is quite new. In addition to being curious, people were attracted by the word "free of charge" and soon a large crowd gathered.

"Please introduce it to me, how can I get a free meal?"

"What do you mean by 'cut with a knife'?"

Someone in the crowd asked.

Shen Wanwu explained calmly, "To put it simply, it means asking your friends to help you bargain. The more friends you have, the more you can bargain for, and the higher the discount you can get."