Traveling to Ancient Times: My Space Contains Weapons

Chapter 926 Refreshing Cigarettes

Outside, a bustling crowd gathered, and upon seeing the carriage from the city lord's mansion, everyone consciously made way for it.

Even so, it made the wide streets extremely crowded.

The carriage moved very slowly, with shops and stalls lining the streets, and a road paved with bluestone slabs running through the entire street.

Moreover, to Chu Chen's surprise, some of the houses in this Mountain and Sea City were already over six stories high.

It's important to know that in this world, a three-story wooden building is usually the limit, which shows that the architectural strength of this city is extremely powerful.

"Chu boy, don't underestimate this Mountain and Sea City. It's called Mountain and Sea City because it's bordered by mountains on one side and the sea on the other."

"Therefore, this city, blessed by the ocean, is incredibly wealthy."

"You made the right choice to drive the road here. The only thing this place lacks is iron ore, but there's plenty of iron ore in Desert City!"

Shui Churou sat opposite Chu Chen and introduced the city to him.

Chu Chen nodded in agreement, thinking to himself, "What a coincidence! When I develop modern metallurgical technology, the ironware from the entire Shanhai City will make the Desert City a fortune."

Once the tobacco market opens up, the city of Damo will have these two industries, ensuring a life of plenty and prosperity for a thousand years.

"In that case, it seems we'll have to have a good talk with Guo Song about cooperation today!"

Shui Churou nodded: "That's right. If we want Desert City to become prosperous, this cooperation is absolutely necessary!"

About an incense stick later, the carriage slowly entered the city lord's mansion.

In a huge reception room, Guo Song and three officials sat opposite Chu Chen and his group.

"Lord Chu and all of you have come from afar. Please have some tea and rest for a while."

After he finished speaking, a group of beautiful maids walked in from outside and placed tea and snacks in front of them.

Ba Tiancheng stared intently at the group of maids, thinking to himself, "Why is Chu Chen's mansion so shabby when they're both city lord's mansions?"

However, Chu Chen and Guo Song saw all of this.

However, the two had completely different attitudes toward Ba Tiancheng.

Chu Chen kicked him in the leg from under the table, thinking to himself, "Don't embarrass yourself like you've never seen anything like this before."

Guo Song secretly made a note of this matter.

He recognized Ba Tiancheng and Sha Yanyan in front of him. They were the domain lord's precious treasures. Whatever he wanted, they, the city lords, had to provide.

"Lord Guo, your Mountain and Sea City is truly wonderful! Nestled between mountains and the sea, it's a prosperous place!"

"Lord Chu, you flatter me. The desert has abundant iron ore reserves, but it remained dormant until now because there was no access to it."

"Now that Lord Chu has spared no expense in connecting the passage to my Shanhai City, the prosperity of this Desert City is only a matter of time!"

Listening to Guo Song's flattery, Chu Chen didn't believe a word of it.

He thought to himself, "Anyone who can become a city lord is a shrewd person. Who knows what they're up to?"

Chu Chen nodded and chuckled as he handed out cigarettes to the men around him, then picked up the pack, took out two cigarettes, and handed them over.

Guo Song had never seen this before and thought it was some kind of food, so he accepted it out of politeness.

The next moment, he was completely at a loss. He saw that the four men on Chu Chen's side all took out a small gadget from their pockets.

Then, with a click, a flame appeared on the thing, and when the flame was lit on the white stick, it began to draw in the smoke from the stick.

"Lord Chu, what... what is this?"

"Haha, this is a specialty of my Desert City, cigarettes. They have the effect of refreshing the mind and eliminating fatigue."

"In my desert city, there's a saying: 'A cigarette after a meal is pure bliss!'"

Once the topic turned to the cigarette in his hand, Chu Chen started puffing away incessantly.

Guo Song took Chu Chen's lighter with some skepticism, then pressed it down like they did, and a small flame appeared.

"Haha, this little thing is amazing, I'll give it a try too!"

After saying that, Guo Song lit a cigarette and took a deep drag in front of Chu Chen and the others.

The next moment, he coughed violently, just like Fee.

"Cough cough cough cough, this... Lord Chu, why does this smell so pungent?"

"Um...you haven't mastered the method yet. Inhale it, yes, yes, inhale it, and in a moment, you'll feel like you're floating on air!"

Seeing that Guo Song was getting a little carried away, Chu Chen and the other three surrounded him, giving him guidance like they were on steroids.

Especially Fey thought to himself that this was a calling card for the Desert City and it must be promoted.

After smoking half a cigarette, Guo Song seemed to have found the knack, and his mind gradually became dizzy, as if he were drunk.

Upon seeing this, Chu Chen immediately snatched the cigarette from him. If you smoke too much of this stuff the first time, you'll be in trouble if you throw up later!

"Lord Chu, what's going on?"

"Take it slow this time. I'll give it to you after this initial shock wears off!"

After saying that, Chu Chen took out a few packs of cigarettes and threw them on the table.

After seeing that Guo Song was on the right track, Ba Tiancheng picked up a cigarette and aimed it at the other people on Guo Song's side.

About the time it takes for an incense stick to burn, the reception room was filled with smoke. Upon seeing this, Shui Churou and Sha Yanyan immediately walked out of the reception room.

"Lord Chu, are you saying that you'll build a tobacco factory in our Shanhai City and give me a 20% share?"

"That's right, Brother Guo, you have to understand, if everyone smoked this stuff, the daily consumption would be immeasurable!"

How could Guo Song not understand this principle?

The eight of them had already finished two small packets in this short time in the meeting room.

Although I don't know how much this thing costs now, judging from its exquisite packaging, you can tell it's not cheap.

A 20% stake is, in a sense, a huge incentive from Chu Chen.

Such sincerity instantly won over the relationship between Shanhai City and Damo City.

"Haha, Brother Chu, I can't possibly refuse such a good deal!"

"Brother Guo, we should have more exchanges between the desert and the mountains and seas in the future."

Chu Chen smoked a cigarette while exchanging pleasantries with Guo Song, but inwardly he sneered, thinking to himself, "I only have 20% of the shares, not 20% of the profits. You're the one who has to invest."

I'm the major shareholder. When the time comes, you, a minor shareholder with only 20% of the shares, will just be following in my footsteps.

Although you can make money, how much you want to make depends on your own mood!

After exchanging compliments, Guo Song invited the group to the restaurant.

Upon entering the restaurant, the group was stunned by the abundance of seafood on the table.