Genshin Impact: Journey to Teyvat

Chapter 598 Monopoly

"The worst thing is that during this period, a new tax decree has just been issued, and the form of tax that needs to be paid has actually changed from mola to a product called crystallized bone marrow."

This was in line with the original line. Ganlin nodded and waited for Jiurisu to tell the rest of the story.

"Before the decree was promulgated, most merchants in the Chamber of Commerce had never heard of this kind of goods, until an old merchant from Liyue identified it as material that he had shipped to the Winter Solstice Kingdom when he was young."

Gan Lin lowered his head, it was difficult to say anything. In the current situation, no one would have guessed that the appointment and execution would actually have a private deal with the Fools.

"So have you found a supplier?" Ying asked.

Jiurisu nodded. Although everyone was reluctant, they went to various places to collect crystallized bone marrow and then turned it over as taxes.

But things are not that simple: "As the demand for paid taxes increases, the price of crystallized bone marrow outside is also constantly increasing."

Everyone had guessed this situation, but there was no other way but to accept it, but in the end there was only one merchant left who had this kind of goods.

After the monopoly model was fully developed, the merchant continued to increase the price, but due to the law, the merchants who were stranded here had to buy.

This has led to the fact that people who do business here can no longer survive. After all, the taxes are so high that they have exceeded the profits they make...

Gan Lin folded her arms. Now was not the time to speak. She was still listening and watching quietly...

Then out of the corner of his eye, he saw the arrogant eldest lady with golden hair, who was obviously from the Ugly Country.

Her dress is really obvious. After all, the eldest lady doesn't like to wear Inazuma's clothes. In her eyes, these clothes are not as good as the brand-name goods she brought here.

Serena naturally saw the four people, but because she was carrying her back and Gan Lin was wearing a long gown that was closer to Liyue this time, Serena, who had met the Liyue people once or twice, glanced at them. Just left.

Gan Lin let go of Ivan who was about to step forward just now: "Don't go, I don't think she can be of any help to us."

Ivan was a little helpless: "I know that this person landed in Daozhu like Aina, but the two of them took different paths."

In exchange for Ivan saving her, Aina told Ivan almost all the information she could tell here.

Among them is Selina Bell, who joined the Fools for various reasons and betrayed Aina.

This time, it was also because of Serena that Aina was forced to take Ina Wife back.

Ying and Jiulisu were still talking. She asked why she didn't go to communicate with Kanding and received a sad look from Jiulisu.

"We have also tried and decided to implement communication laws... But in this land filled with thunder, who can still hear the voices of us businessmen in desperate situations..."

It's really tragic.

Gan Lin lowered his eyes in a daze, and in his ears was Jiulisu's voice of missing Fontaine. After all, who wouldn't miss their hometown after experiencing this series of setbacks.

Gan Lin still found it strange why these countries didn't take their people back from Dao Wife.

According to common sense, it is not difficult for these countries to take back businessmen stranded on the island.

Paimon was also filled with righteous indignation: "There is such a thing, this is not giving people a way to survive at all!"

Ying raised her head: "I think there is something fishy about that businessman."

Jiurisu lowered his head: "That businessman?"

Through Jiulisu's introduction, the merchant was also from another country, but later this man cut off contact with them, and even Jiulisu didn't know where his goods came from.

Gan Lin made a suggestion at this time: "Let's go over and look for him. Maybe we can get some information."

Jiulisu nodded. He also thought this was a good idea. As people outside the Chamber of Commerce and new foreigners on the island, the four of them should not cause too much vigilance.

Jiurisu then told the location of this person - under a tree by the seaside in a residential area.

When they left, Jiulisu said behind them: "Thank you very much. If you really have nowhere to go, you can consider coming to our Chamber of Commerce of All Nations."

The group of people said goodbye politely. The All Nations Chamber of Commerce probably would not join. After all, the four of them all owned the Chensong Pot.

Under the maple tree, Werner looked at the crystallized bone marrow next to him in a daze. He noticed someone approaching, raised his head and crossed his arms.

"Eh? I haven't seen this face before. Is it a new one?"

Ying nodded: "Yes."

After hearing this answer, Werner continued to speak indifferently: "So what do you want to do with me?"

"I would like to ask where you source your crystallized bone marrow?" Gan Lin asked, crossing his arms.

Werner drove away angrily: "Go, go, do you understand the rules? I've told you the source of the goods, can I still do my business?"

Gan Lin raised his eyebrows slightly: "Your business? Aren't you a monopoly?"

Werner calmed down for a while after hearing this: "Business secrets, do you understand trade secrets?"

Paimon looked at his impatient look and silently moved closer to Ying: "This person has a bad attitude."

Gan Lin hummed: "The price is too high. I'll pay this amount and give it to four people."

Werner was quite wary: "Are you buying it or not? Why should I give it to you at such a low price? Oh~ I understand. Did Jiulishu's gang ask you to come over to intercede?"

Werner, who had his arms crossed, seemed determined not to take a step back: "Humph, it's not up to them. I won't lower the price at all."

"Why are you like this!" Paimeng got so angry that he actually flew forward a little.

Werner looked very impatient: "Let's go, let's go and tell Jiulisu and the others that they should thank me if they can buy goods from me. Without me, they can't even pay the errand."

Seeing how helpless he was, Gan Lin pulled Ying and said, "Let's go, I can't make sense with him at all."

"Go find Thomas."

When I found Toma, he was standing at the door in a daze, seeming to be thinking about something: "Toma!"

"Why are you back so soon? Is everything done?"

Thomas raised his head and waved hello naturally. Paimon shook his head: "Of course not, we encountered a little difficulty."

Seeing Paimon like this, Thomas couldn't help but smile: "What's wrong?"

"Don't look at us like that. When you ask us to do something, you have to express your feelings, right?" Ying was a little annoyed by his teasing eyes.

Thomas nodded: "But it doesn't matter, I can help as much as I can."