Divine Convenience Store-Chapter 133: Sold out in less than a day

[Yu Qingyan: Shopkeeper, this is unexpected but... I’ve sold out everything in just two cities. I’ll come by the store later to give a proper report.]

Lin Mo blinked.

Sold out? Already?

He had expected Yu Qingyan to do well, given her status as the Emissary of the Verdant Sky Pavilion and her keen business sense, but this was beyond his expectations. Her caravan had only visited two cities!

Liu Xiaoyu, who had been peeking at his expression, caught the shift in his demeanor. "Boss? Something happened?"

Lin Mo showed her the message but Liu Xiaoyu’s reaction was lukewarm.

"Oh, Boss, you need to understand that you’ve underestimated the value of our products, especially when combined with the reputation of Yu Qingyan and the Verdant Sky Pavilion. This combination doesn’t just add value; it multiplies it. With her personally leading the caravan as our Official Distributor, those who have previously dealt with her will not question the authenticity of our products."

Lin Mo rubbed his chin as he hummed in thought, "Mhm. It makes sense.. But selling out everything this fast… Her inventory was 5000 high-grade spirit stones worth of products, you know? Our revenue yesterday only amounted to 1000 high-grade spirit stones. Tell me. Does that make sense?"

As someone who had limited experience in economics and spent most of his work life sitting in an office cubicle, carrying out only the tasks assigned to him, Lin Mo had yet to fully grasp the significance of reputation and influence. His understanding of the world was still narrow, as his current focus was solely on managing the Divine Convenience Store.

Luckily for him, he had his trusty and quirky assistant.

Liu Xiaoyu nodded slowly like a sage as she raised a finger. "Boss, you’re still thinking small. This is the Verdant Sky Pavilion and Yu Qingyan. Their reputation spans far and wide. Not just within our region or within the Southern Wu Kingdom. They have branches in many places, connecting different places through trade."

"Add our products that have been gaining traction lately. The result is as you’ve seen. After all, they’re not just valuable but revolutionary. The cultivation world is always desperate for ways to get stronger, and we’re giving them that opportunity on a silver platter. Anyone with a spirit stone to spend will get their hands on it. And those with excess will also not shy away from spending more for other convenience and indulgence we are offering."

Lin Mo digested Xiaoyu’s words. The Divine Convenience Store’s influence was growing rapidly and it continued to spread even at this moment. If Yu Qingyan could clear out her inventory in just two cities, then the demand for his products would continue to skyrocket at an alarming rate.

This was both good and bad.

Good, because their revenue would increase exponentially. The progress to the next tier of the Divine Convenience Store would be accelerated.

Bad, because if supply couldn’t keep up with demand, he’d be facing an entirely different set of problems.

His mind immediately turned toward restocking but then he remembered. He didn’t have to worry about it too much as the Divine Pantheon was the one entirely responsible for the products of the store. If they couldn’t keep up with the demand of this region, why would they use the store to spread their influence?

Shaking his head, Lin Mo erased his bad take of the situation. His expressions brightened as a small smile peeked from his lips.

Liu Xiaoyu nudged him with her elbow. "Boss, are you done overthinking?"

"Mhm. Looks like it won’t be long before we see our next branch."

As he said that, he accessed the [Distributor Interface] and tapped on the [Distributor List]

[Distributors (1/1)]

[Yu Qingyan (Rank 1 - Eligible for upgrade)

-Inventory Value Capacity: 5000 high-grade spirit stones]

He nodded upon seeing that she was already eligible for upgrading her rank. That would raise her inventory’s capacity.

He closed the [Distributor List] and then went over to the [Transaction Records] and [Performance Reports].

The reports were nothing short of staggering. Find your next read on novelbuddy

Yu Qingyan’s transactions in just two cities in less than 24 hours had already far outpaced what the store’s revenue for the past few days.

There was a long list of sales, each one either from someone from a sect or a noble clan from the cities their caravan visited.

Yu Qingyan also upheld the policy of not letting just one faction to buy everything as she set a limit to what they could purchase. But even with that, the purchases from sects, clans, and influential figures were likely spreading the store’s reputation even further.

He scrolled through the numbers, taking in the absurd growth rate.

"See that boss?" Liu Xiaoyu peeked over his shoulder, her golden eyes sparkling with excitement. "That’s the value of picking Yu Qingyan as the first Official Distributor. You should marry her soon and make her a permanent part of our store."

Ignoring Liu Xiaoyu’s last sentence, Lin Mo exhaled slowly. "Mhm. This is insane. At this rate, even if we don’t open our store and only rely on Miss Yu, we’ll still be raking in sales."

"That’s not good, Boss! We have to keep our doors open!"

"Relax. I didn’t mean it that way. Anyway, look after the cash register for now. I’ll talk to her."

Lin Mo stepped away and returned to the Communication Hub where Yu Qingyan’s message was still left on read.

He quickly composed a response.

[Lin Mo: That was impressively quick, Miss Yu. I possibly underestimated your influence. I apologize.]

Not even a few seconds passed before a reply came in.

[Yu Qingyan: Why apologize? I merely did my job as your Distributor. Besides, Shopkeeper Lin, I earned a lot from this short caravan trip. I marked everything up at around 10 to 20% of your retail price.]

So, she earned close to 1000 high-grade spirit stones in less than 24 hours. What a profitable venture. Lin Mo thought.

Was that her fortuitous event? If their caravan only passed through two cities and sold everything out on the second one, then they possibly didn’t even reach halfway their journey to the border of the Southern Wu Kingdom. The Celestial Providence specified that it would happen in another region so… this speed was owed to her and her sect’s influence. She still had that pending fortuitous encounter.

[Lin Mo: The apology is due. By the way, did you run into any trouble?]

[Yu Qingyan: Nothing that delayed our caravan. Shopkeeper, are you worried about me?]

Lin Mo couldn’t help but shake his head. He read that as Yu Qingyan trying to elicit a flustered response from him.

Imagining how she must’ve been feeling pleased at her accomplishment, he decided to throw the fire back.

[Lin Mo: I am. Miss Yu is now a partner of our store. You’re also our esteemed first Golden Patron. I believe my concern is valid.]

[Yu Qingyan: Shopkeeper Lin, that’s such a dry response.]

[Lin Mo: Dry? Miss Yu, are you expecting a different answer? For example… I care about your well-being, it’s only right for me to be concerned.]

[Yu Qingyan: See you later.]

Unlike her earlier responses, that one took a minute before it arrived. To top it off, it’s not even a direct response but a closing message.

"Huh. Looks like she’s so susceptible to this kind of banter. That was enough to make her flustered, huh?" Lin Mo smiled as he shook his head, deciding not to dwell on it too much.

[Lin Mo: Alright. See you later, Miss Yu. By the way, check the Store Bulletin Board. There will be an announcement exclusive for Golden Patrons.]

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[Store Bulletin Board - Golden Patron Exclusive Announcement]

[Introducing: Immortal-Grade Artifacts]

Esteemed Golden Patrons,

This is the first of what can be considered as a privilege for all of you, loyal patrons of our store.

Our store has recently received a new batch of exceptionally rare products.

These are not your ordinary innovative products.

Mortal. Spirit. Earth. Heaven.

These are the known grades of artifacts in our realm with increasing rarity.

But what if I tell you that we are offering a grade higher than that?

Let me introduce you to the three Immortal-Grade Artifacts forged or owned directly by the divine beings of the Divine Pantheon.

-Heavenly Mirage Illusion Orb

-Everlasting Spirit Fountain

-Boundless Knowledge Jade

Each one is a treasure that can shake the foundation of any sect or faction in our realm.

To ensure fairness and maintain discretion, these artifacts will not be openly displayed in the store. Instead, interested parties must undergo a strict verification process before being granted the opportunity to make an offer.

Additionally, to prevent conflicts and unnecessary disturbances, all transactions regarding these artifacts will be conducted with absolute confidentiality.

Rest assured that both your identity and purchase will be protected.

For inquiries, please consult directly with the Shopkeeper. Send a message through your Viewing Jades and he’ll set a date for the showcase.

– The Divine Convenience Store

[End of Announcement]

After sending that out, Lin Mo stretched his arms as he spread his Spiritual Perception again, observing the entire store.

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"That should do for now. Only five of the Golden Patrons have Viewing Jades. There’s no rush in selling them."